Charlie nodded lightly.
The war in his understanding is a modern war based on the Gulf War pattern.
The core of modern warfare is dominated by the air force, supplemented by the navy and army.
Just like the United States fighting in Iraq, the two armies do not need to engage in short-handed combat. First use fighter jets to fight and seize air supremacy, and then use bombers to carry precision-guided bombs to destroy the enemy’s key defense forces and military industry one by one. , After the opponent is completely paralyzed, a large number of ground troops directly rush in, and they will be able to drive straight into the direct occupation.
However, it now appears that in places like Syria, the method of warfare is basically the same as that of World War II. The two armies mainly rely on the ground forces to fight head-on, and the air force can have little influence.
Charlie remembered that Faisal was the captain of the armored brigade, so he asked him: “Faisal, since 90% of the wars here are ground wars, then your armored brigade must have an extraordinary identity and status?”
Faisal nodded and said truthfully: “Our two most important forces are the armored squadron and the flying squadron. However, the flying squadron only has four armed helicopters, so the main combat effectiveness still depends on my armored squadron.”
Charlie asked curiously: “Faisal, since you can be the captain of the armored brigade, should you rank higher in this armed force?”
Faisal said hurriedly: “Actually, my armored squadron was completely commanded and dispatched by the commander during the war. The reason why I was able to lead a squadron was also that I knew more about tanks, so I acted more as an instructor. The role does not have much real power.”
Charlie nodded lightly. Since the armored brigade is the core combat power here, it is reasonable to be dispatched directly to the commander.
Under the leadership of Faisal, Charlie came outside a courtyard wall made of loess. At this time, the courtyard was full of voices, and the communication between people was basically by shouting.
Moreover, Charlie found that the languages they spoke were different. Some spoke English, some spoke French, and some others spoke a language that he didn’t understand at all. It should be Arabic.
FAQ Novel
Q: Why do they use diesel generators instead of grid electricity?
A: The government army cut off their electricity supply, making diesel generators their primary power source.
Q: Why are they not afraid of air attacks despite using generators at night?
A: Most warfare in Syria is ground-based, and the government forces have limited air capabilities, preferring not to risk civilian casualties that could bolster the opposition.
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