‘So our enemy has
set up a command post on the other side of the valley?’
‘Yes sir, but a river runs through it. We need to find somewhere
to cross to mount an attack.’
‘Ah, but that could walk us into
an ambush. We don’t know the terrain in either direction other than what we see.
If we do find a crossing point it would take a while to direct us all across;
during which the enemy will just fortify their attack from their fort. But what
we do have is time.
‘Sir?’
‘At present we have a direct
supply line from the coast. We need to keep that flowing directly into the
enemy’s fort. If this river flows directly into the sea then there’s a great
opportunity to establish a supply base here. We’ll camp here tonight under full
guard with scouts posted in either direction of the river. If it’s clear on our
side then tomorrow we’ll launch a full artillery advance on the fort. In the meantime
we’ll bring a supply ship along the river to construct a bridge while the enemy
is under fire.’
‘Brilliant Sir.’
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