Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 87: The Battle of Cerro Diham (2)

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At this time, the Iberian fleet also found the enemy ahead, and Admika quickly prepared the fleet for the battle. He adopted a single-column formation, which mainly focused on one-on-one catch and fight. , The requirements for the handling ability of each warship sailor are relatively high, so it can also be seen that the Iberian fleet has a high self-esteem.

In fact, the three-tiered paddle warship was originally invented by the Phoenicians, and even the sea collision tactic was their first. However, the centuries-old sailing tradition is not only the glory of Carthage, but also their shackles. Even if the powerful Syracuse Navy defeated the emerging Dionian Navy more than ten years ago, it failed to impress the Carthage fleet too much. On the contrary, most of the Carthage naval officers and sailors believed that the failure was caused by the poor ship handling skills of the Syracuse. If they were, they would never commit the stupid mistakes of the Syracuse.

For the Dionian Navy, their tactics have been improving. From the current formation of the Third Fleet, it can be seen that the first half of it is staggered with three crow bridges. There are a hundred tiered paddle warships, and the second half are 50 conventional three-tiered paddle warships arranged in a column without a crow draw bridge. On both sides of the sky-filled star formation are loosely arranged small and medium-sized warships. 50 ships.

This is a summary of several naval battles with Syracuse by the Dionian Military Affairs Department and several senior navy generals. This is based on the flaws exposed by the Raven ship and the problems found in the training. Improvement, each fleet adopts a mixed organization of crow warships and conventional three-layer paddle warships. Basically, crow warships account for 2/3 of the number of three-layer paddle warships, and conventional three-layer paddle warships account for 1/3.

The navy also modified the structure of the two three-layer paddle warships: the crow warship mainly relies on drawbridges to lock the enemy ship, and wins the battle by infantry, so its hull is longer and wider, so First of all, it can ensure that the bottom warehouse is spacious. The infantry stays in it and does not feel crowded or cramped. After all, with the expansion of the kingdom’s territory, the fleet cannot fight the enemy as soon as it leaves the port. It may often take a day or two to patrol. No trace of the enemy can be found. At this time, ensure that the sailors and infantry on the ship have a more comfortable living environment, which is conducive to maintaining their combat effectiveness. At the same time, the crow warship has also added some weight to the stern, so that after the suspension bridge is installed, the front and back can be Keep your balance and sail more smoothly.

If the Raven warship sacrifices speed and guarantees comfort and safety, then the conventional three-layer paddle warship of Dionia has to make up for the lack of speed of the raven warship, so its hull is very narrow, The hull was short, shaped like a willow leaf, and even the mast was low and low, and the number of sailors per warship was reduced to 150. The Ministry of Military Affairs has assembled many well-known shipmakers from Dionia to test and modify this three-layered warship, and finally finalize its shape. Therefore, its maximum speed can reach 15 knots, and its flexibility is also high, so it was worn. The Onia sailors called it a fast three-layer paddle warship.

Under normal circumstances, these fast three-layer paddle warships line up behind the ship formation. After the naval battle begins, they shuttle between the warships to protect the raven warships that are boarding and fighting against those attempting to go around. The enemy ship behind its side. When the enemy fleet retreats, they will use their faster ship speeds to pursue pursuits in order to expand their results.

This was an encounter battle. No one on either side avoided the battle. On the contrary, the sailors were very enthusiastic about fighting. They quickly adjusted the ships and arranged them on the sea within a radius of ten miles according to the command of the commander. In the ship formation, they listened to the sound of the piper's flute, chanted neatly in their mouths, and pushed the oars vigorously. As the paddle frequency continued to increase, the warship rides the wind and waves, and its speed is like flying.

The forefront ships of the two sides are about to collide...

The Iberian naval commander Admiral in the back line listened to the cry of the looking hand on the mast, and clenched his fists excitedly: The first naval battle between Carthage and Dionia is about to begin. Now, he firmly believes that victory will belong to the Carthaginians who have a long history of sailing!

"Boom!...Boom!..." A crow suspension bridge revolved and fell, smashing through the deck of the enemy ship, connecting the two warships together.

"Hades!!!..." The 40 Dionia fleet infantry rushed out from the bottom of the battleship, rushed across the drawbridge with high spirits, and slammed towards the enemy ship. The infantry dedicated to the fleet is very different from the Legionnaires loaded on the first warship. Not only was the number reduced by ten, but they also wore leather helmets and leather armor. The left hand was a completely wooden long shield. , The leather sandals worn by the feet have criss-cross grooves... These changes in weapons and equipment and the reduction in weight are more conducive to their flexible battles on the battleship, and it is not easy to slip on the slippery deck.

When the infantry of the Dionia fleet was killing on an enemy ship, Admika’s excitement disappeared without a trace, in exchange for a cold heart, and in the end he could only order the retreat with a bitter mouth. Order.

The first battle between Dionian and the Carthage navy lasted for just over half an hour. The Third Fleet of Dionian captured Carthage at the cost of 5 warships sunk and 6 warships damaged. There were 18 Taiji three-layer paddle warships and 4 sunk and a big victory.

Has Druba, who had just breached the port, watched the entire process of the naval battle on the lighthouse in Cerro Diham Port, and witnessed the unique tactics of the Dionian fleet leading to the fiasco of the Iberian fleet, which made He was shocked, and at the same time his joy in occupying Cerro Diham was wiped out.

For the people of Cerro Diham who are evacuating from the sea, the victory of the Battle of Dionia also boosted their confidence to return to their homeland.

The next day, the unwashed Hasdruba received the news that the main force of Carthage was defeated on the south coast. Although he was a little gloat, he also felt that his situation was in danger, and there was no south side. The threatening Dionians are likely to transfer troops to deal with his lone army deep into the enemy territory, but it takes some time for the Dionians to move from the south coast to the north coast.

In the afternoon, he again met Palermos' messenger who hurriedly arrived, finally letting the hesitant him make up his mind. It turned out that Dionian’s Third Fleet sailed west early in the morning and landed on the coast near Palamos. After thousands of infantry on the warship came ashore, it attacked the reserve camp of the Iberian army. The vigilance and stubborn resistance of the remaining troops failed to allow them to attack the camp, but they also caused some heavy damage.

Has Druba decided to lead the army back to Palermos, where he stayed for a while, waiting for the Carthaginian Senate to make a new decision, because he realized that the main force led by Monte Arderno was very defeated. It may lead to a new political turmoil.

During the retreat, Hasdruba asked the soldiers to completely destroy the city of Cerro Diam so that they would not encounter any problems during the next attack.

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Venosa-a town located in the northwest corner of the Puchetti region. It is said that Diomedes, one of Homer’s heroes, lived here in seclusion after the Trojan War, seeking a peaceful life, and built this A small town and Aphrodite’s temple to quell the goddess’ anger at the destruction of her beloved city of Troy, so this town is also called the city of Aphrodite, and hence It can be seen the blood and cultural connection between the Puchetti and the Greeks.

However, at this time, this town blessed by the goddess of love was once again raged by war. It was surrounded by the Samoneites, and a few citizen soldiers were stubbornly resisting the enemy's attack on all sides.

"Go and urge the leaders of the tribes to continue their offensive, and be sure to capture this town before dusk!" Leskuk looked at the battle in the front of the city, and gave orders a little anxiously.

"Yes, big boss!" The guard walked away.

Karacheni Chief Contruk glanced at him, relieved him and said: "You can't rush it anymore, don't worry, I think the enemy can't stand it anymore, and it can definitely be taken before dark. This town."

"I'm just...a little worried about the Dionians, we must hurry up, looting more people and materials, and have more bargaining chips to threaten the Dionians!..." Lescuk hurriedly Explained.

"The Dionians are nothing to be afraid of!" Kontruk saw through Lescuk's inner timidity at a glance, and he said loudly with some disdain: "You have failed in their previous battles. It was their trick. You must know that we have never failed in a frontal battle, and we have never failed in a battle with the Greeks! As the leader of the Shillpini, you can be cautious, but you can't lose. The courage and fierceness that Wasani’s descendants deserve!"

As a veteran leader, Kontruk continues to teach the martyr Jacques with his elder status and years of combat experience: "What's more, you have used a strategy to transfer the main force of Dionia to In the northern part of the Dawney area, it will be difficult for them to get here within two or three days. Even if enemy reinforcements come in these two days, it will be a temporary stop for the Dionians in the Pucheti and Mesapi areas. The formed troops will not have too much strength and combat effectiveness. We can just defeat them and boost our fighters...especially the courage and morale of the fighters of Silpini, Cavutini, and Pentney! "In the heart of this old leader of Samone, the three tribe fighters who have fought and failed repeatedly are not qualified Samone fighters, and only Karachenyi fighters are the best.

Les Guk stopped speaking.

At this time, the spies hurriedly came: "Big Chief, Dionia's reinforcements were found in the south!"