Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 82: The Battle of Anleen Hills (1)

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Soricos breathed a sigh of relief: He knew how powerful the light shields of the 7th Battalion of the First Army were. When there is not enough space to dodge in the narrow mountain road, it may be difficult to avoid the javelin throw of the light shield soldier.

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Udia’s consul Pahimerus led Mesapi city-state alliance soldiers from the hills on both sides and flanked the Tarantums in the mountains.

The Puchetti and Igratia soldiers did not enter the battle, because the scouts reported that the Dionians also entered the Anlein hills.

Tremoni hopes to see them rushing to reinforce the Tarantums, so even if they have more soldiers than Puchetti, another ambush will kill them all.

But the news brought by the scout who fled back, frustrated his wish.

"What?! The Dionians didn't advance to us along that mountain road, they disappeared?!" Tremoni jumped and yelled: "You still have the face to say you don't know, don't think You are a Mesapi, and I dare not punish you! You must find out where the Dionians have gone!"

"King Puchetti, the Dionians suddenly sent hundreds of cavalry to encircle and suppress our scouts. They are very lucky to be able to escape." Igratia Archon Timogras stepped forward and persuaded: "The Dionians will definitely come to rescue the Tarantums. The key is to know which direction they are coming from, so that we can stop them in time, otherwise the situation will be very dangerous."

"Send all the cavalry and search for them as soon as possible! An army of tens of thousands, I don't believe they can hide!" Tremoni shouted angrily, the cunning Dionia Obviously, people are here prepared, so that Tremoni’s previous arrangements have all been soaked up. Then think about the fact that the Dionian army ignored the lure of the Maple coalition and marched straight to Brindisi. Limoni realized that he had underestimated the commander of Dionia.

"What is the name of that young commander in Dionia?" Tremoni asked seriously.

"It seems to be called...Davos." Timothy Grass replied.

Tremoni repeated the name several times, and there was a light of excitement in his eyes...

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With the place where the Tarantum was ambushed as the center, there are cavalry fighting in every mountain road and every low part of every hill in the half of the fan area to the south, and Daves hastened the time to spread out. The Mountain Range Reconnaissance Team was exploring the way ahead, and under their guidance, they led the army to swiftly march in the direction of the horrors.

But Daves did not expect that although the hills here are not too high, they occupy a large area. Sometimes the hills are connected, and there is no path to pass. You can only pass through the low places between the hills. Therefore, the original idea was only to make a small circle eastward, avoiding the ambush of the Maple coalition army, and rushing to the enemy's side by surprise to rescue the Tarantum army. But in fact, this circle is getting bigger and bigger.

The continuous increase in the distance caused the soldiers of Heraclea and Metapontum to complain. Although Dionia's soldiers were a little dissatisfied, few people said it.

Yomakas was extremely anxious: The scout's return and the terrifying sound of killing from afar shattered his surviving fluke, and the Mesapi was indeed ambush!

When he thought of the warning Daves had given before, he felt very regretful in his heart: He hadn't believed in Daves more firmly before, and more resolutely blocked Diomilas's arrogance, now he has tasted the bitter fruit.

At this moment, he pinned his hope of rescue on Davers, but he did not dare to urge him so as not to annoy the young military genius and affect the rescue of Tarantum's army.

Davers was equally anxious, and the long mountain march also made him irritable. He could see the fatigue of the soldiers. The battlefield should be not far ahead. The fighting and screams became clearer and clearer, but he was not sure if there were any difficult hills ahead, forcing them to have to Take a long detour.

"Your Excellency Commander-in-Chief, Izam is back!" Tolmeid yelled from the front.

"Quick! Bring him here!" Daves hurried forward to meet him.

"Your Excellency Commander-in-Chief, ahead...you don't need to make a detour, you can go straight ahead..." Izam gasped for a military salute, and said eagerly, "You can reach it after two more hills. Battlefield. But my subordinates found that the enemy is also rushing here!"

Daves calmed down at this moment: After such a long time, Maple's coalition forces discovered that the movements of his army were normal, and they were on the inside, so there was no regret in rushing to intercept them in front of him. However, the other party also hurriedly rushed, there can be no defensive measures, and an ambush is even more impossible. Face-to-face fighting, the Dionian Legion is not afraid of anyone, as long as there is no need to detour!

At his request, Izam used a branch to draw a simple map of the front on the ground.

Daves pointed to the points and asked in detail, he was already thinking: "Order the whole army to speed up through this hill, and then expand the formation. The first legion is on the left, the second legion is on the right, and the rest The army serves as a reserve team!"

"Yes!" Tolmeide replied excitedly.

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Actually, the Dionian reinforcements circled a large circle, and they had already approached the exit of the Anleen hills, which was equivalent to reaching the rear of the Maple coalition forces, where the terrain gradually calmed down.

The Dionian army traversed the path between the hills, and the continuous hills lay in front of them. Fortunately, these hills were no more than 30 meters high and easy to climb.

Turn it over to reach the battlefield! The Dionian soldiers listened to the sound of fighting from the hillside clearly ringing in their ears. Seeing more and more aliens appearing on the hill, the fighting spirit in their hearts began to boil...

Finally caught up! Puchetti King Tremoni climbed up the hill and exhaled as he looked down at the Greek soldiers who were constantly pouring out of the mountain road ahead.

"Lord, look there!" A Puchetti general pointed to the foot of the mountain, and saw a few Greeks wearing bright crowns and helmets, galloping along the path in front of the hill, stopping from time to time. Point down here, discussing something. A group of soldiers followed closely behind them, and one of them was holding a golden flag high.

"Dai-Fu-S!" Tremoni whispered this somewhat slurred name, and took a few steps forward, subconsciously wanting to see his opponent more clearly.

"My lord, do you want me to send some archers down and shoot them a few arrows?" General Puchetti asked.

"Of course not!" Tremoni refused without thinking about it. He glanced at his hand and said with a slight excitement: "Let's go on the mountain with that young Greek general and the same Greek heavy infantry. Have a real contest!"

Davers carefully controlled the horse, and ran back and forth along the mountain road, observing the terrain of the battlefield.

"Where do you think is the easiest place for us to break through?" Davers asked suddenly.

"There!" Capus and Dracos pointed to the same place in unison.

It is the lowest point between the continuous valleys. The height is only four or five meters. It is not only gentle, but also wide enough.

Davers nodded, but then reminded: "The easiest place to pass is often the most tightly guarded place by the enemy!"

He stared at the two with piercing eyes: "Now, Tarantum's army is being ambushed. Time is urgent. I am going to let Amintas's brigade attack there and try to break the enemy's block in the shortest time!" Antonio Sri Lanka's first brigade has the strongest overall combat effectiveness, but the brigade led by the brave Amintas does have a stronger impact. What Daves needs most at this time is time.

Kapus nodded to express his understanding, Dix wanted to say something, and after hearing Daves's words, he stopped talking.

"When the Legionnaires are ready, you will attack on your own!" Daves decisively issued the order.

Capus and Dracos hurriedly finished the military salute, and each rushed back to their legions.

"Let Heraclea and Metapontum's armies spread out on the right side of the Second Legion as much as possible. After the Second Legion initiates an attack, they can attack forward." Daves continued to order.

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief!" Tolmid immediately turned to the mountain road behind him with two messengers.

When Daves arranged everything, Eumarcus asked in confusion: "Why did Master Daves arrange Trifias, Tudpres and their troops on the right? In this way, on the left side of the entire array, isn’t the enemy’s array longer than ours?"

"Each battle must be arranged according to the actual situation, so as to grasp the initiative of the battle. Our goal now is to break through the enemy's interception and rescue the ambushed Tarantum army. The enemy's purpose is to stop us from moving forward. . My right wing has more troops than the enemy, and it’s easier to make a breakthrough on the right wing. Even if the enemy stops our left wing, the right wing breaks through. The enemy’s attempt is also defeated..." Davers gave the order and was a little idle. Explained patiently to Eumarcus: "And, didn’t you notice that the more you go to the right, the smoother the mountain (because it is close to the edge of the hills), which makes Heraklia and Metapon weaker in combat. Thum’s troops are better able to use their strength."

"But the enemy can see our formation on the top of the mountain, and it will definitely change." Umarcas reminded.

Davers smiled confidently: "They have no time."

Yumakas was curious and wanted to ask why he didn't come in time, so he listened to Davers shouting: "Martonis, why don't you lead your troops and come here?!"

"Dave...oh, commander-in-chief!" Matonis saw Daves's serious expression, and suddenly became nervous: "I...I request... my brigade will attack there." Matonis Pointing to the distance, the breach mentioned earlier.