Chapter 312: Fall of Zurich (2/2)
”Bring the Austrians back to the fatherland and have them buried in the national cemetery. As for the Swiss soldiers, bury them most fittingly. We are here to rule over these people, and thus we should not make a mockery of their dead.”
The officer nodded his head in response to these orders; while he did so, he prepared to leave before remembering he had a note in his pocket that had arrived from the Italian front. With this in mind, he retrieved the letter and read its contents to General Adelbrand.
”The supply Caravan tasked with providing logistical support to Berengar's Army has been ambushed; they suffered minimal casualties, and a few dozen muskets were looted. Berengar has advised all forces that the enemy may disguise themselves as refugees or merchants and that we should remain vigilant. It would appear the enemy has realized that they can not contend with us in the field and thus are utilizing some unconventional tactics.”
After hearing this, Adelbrand sighed heavily before giving his orders to the officer.
”Double the protection of our logistical network, and relay these orders to the officers in charge. I don't want any mishaps here on our campaign. If the Italians have adopted such tactics, it is only a matter of time before the Swiss do as well.”
After hearing this, the officer saluted General Adelbrand before responding in the affirmative.
”Yes, sir!”
General Adelbrand returned the man's salute before giving him one last order for the day.
”Dismissed!”
With that having been said, the officer left the area where Adelbrand was standing, and the General was left by his lonesome, gazing off into the beautiful sunset that filled the sky with a unique blend of orange and purple light.
Only one thought escaped the man's lips as he reflected on this new information he received.
”Looks like things won't be so boring after all...”
With these events, the war for Austrian independence had taken a new turn, the days of significant field battles and human wave tactics would soon come to an end, as the Italian and Swiss forces would engage in unconventional warfare against the numerically and technologically superior forces of the Royal Austrian Army.
The Austrian occupation and annexation of Switzerland would become a long and brutal conflict, as the non-German population was sure to retaliate against the forces who presided over them with an Iron fist.
Berengar had no use of those who did not toe the line, and rebellion could not be tolerated. Despite the Austrian conquest of Zurich, the war for Switzerland had only just begun. Whether General Adelbrand could adapt to the new tactics employed by the enemy had yet to be seen.
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