Ochtyr 8th, 1599
This week saw little progress as the Arkianians were continually bogged down in the forests against well fortified Octitanian positions. The Royal Octitanian Airforce kept close air support aircraft from providing significant support. They had to resort to low flying tactics in order to avoid anti-air, and aircraft. By the 5th however, the first major hill had been successfully taken, providing an overview of the flat lands that lay ahead of it. For now, the soldiers that had taken it were given orders to re-purpose what was left of the Octitanian fortifications, and dig in. Despite the fighting in the hills continuing, the major position that was taken gave the Arkianians security and overview of Octitanian positions in the plain. Preparations began immediately for a new offensive intended to drive towards Cassel, new freshly trained soldiers were being brought for the offensive.
In Laganda the deadline had passed, Arkianian aircraft began buzzing the city targeting any anti-aircraft installations remaining as well as remaining heavy equipment while Arkiania forces started moving en masse into the cities exterior. The siege had begun.
This week saw little progress as the Arkianians were continually bogged down in the forests against well fortified Octitanian positions. The Royal Octitanian Airforce kept close air support aircraft from providing significant support. They had to resort to low flying tactics in order to avoid anti-air, and aircraft. By the 5th however, the first major hill had been successfully taken, providing an overview of the flat lands that lay ahead of it. For now, the soldiers that had taken it were given orders to re-purpose what was left of the Octitanian fortifications, and dig in. Despite the fighting in the hills continuing, the major position that was taken gave the Arkianians security and overview of Octitanian positions in the plain. Preparations began immediately for a new offensive intended to drive towards Cassel, new freshly trained soldiers were being brought for the offensive.
In Laganda the deadline had passed, Arkianian aircraft began buzzing the city targeting any anti-aircraft installations remaining as well as remaining heavy equipment while Arkiania forces started moving en masse into the cities exterior. The siege had begun.