Chapter 125: Vol. 1 Chapter 125: The Bulgarian-Serbian War 1

In the hope of getting the job done to the maximum, Dante Christov has let go to the maximum. The battlefield is ever-changing. It is difficult to be sure how to give the enemy the maximum kill!

"Well, Commander-in-Chief? It's okay if we shell a few more shots?" The artillery regiment commander asked with concern.

Dante Christov did not hesitate to reply, "Yes! The battlefield is ever-changing, as long as you can hit anyone, if the enemy hasn't surrendered and the shells haven't gone up in your eyes, a misfire is always possible!"

The smart man understood Dante Christov's hint at once. He could be 'shot by mistake'. It seems they can enlarge the scope, the battlefield, and the army, and there are many civilians well!

It is also justifiable that the poor Serbian government, which is not even equipped with military uniforms now, can be excused in case of misidentifying and giving a mishap!

Frankly, Dante Christov wouldn't dare to do that as a soldier with his conscience! But the hatred between Bulgaria and Serbia has overwhelmed the conscience in his heart, and as long as it's not a direct massacre of civilians, he's under no pressure!

By now, Dante Christov has found that many people have their eyes shining underneath to do something big!

He had no desire to stop it but instead asked with interest, "Are there any questions?"

"No!" The people said in unison.

Dante Christov nodded, then said, "The Military Council gave us the order that the war can begin as soon as war is declared, and when to fight is up to you! Next then, the Chief of Staff will lay out the order of battle!"

The chief of staff thought about it and said: "In order to maximize the destruction of the enemy, as soon as war is declared, we will launch an attack!

I order the 107th and 109th Regiments. You will be the first wave of troops to attack and tear through the enemy's defenses..."

"Yes."

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After laying out the mission, the chief of staff had advised: "The battlefield is ever-changing, from now on we must be ready for war! In case the Serbians can't think straight and take the lead, you can't let the trench fall over!"

The crowd laughed out loud. They expected this would be possible if the Serbian side were all a regular army! However, that group of peasants now, if it is used in defense, may still have some fighting power; if they take the lead, a single volley of fire may crumble them!

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It was a pity that Ferdinand's declaration of war came in the evening, which forced Dante Christov's immediate plan of attack to be delayed; after all, an attack at night would almost nullify the power of the artillery!

But the Right Army, located above him, was now starting to strike! The Right Army, though the least in number, is no weaker in battle than the Left Army!

Two main divisions plus two artillery regiments had experience in night battles during the last Bulgarian-Serbian War.

At the end of the 19th-century, in terms of communication, it was not so progressed. Even if the telegrams also need time, the Bulgarian army can know the time in advance, but the Serbian army will have to wait for the notice!

When Ferdinand declared war, the news reached the generals at the front. Even if it was more efficient, it took several hours!

How come many classic wars were fought at night? It is not because the night is not a good time to fight, but also because it is the loosest defense!

Popov was the commander-in-chief of the Right Army.