Commando City: A World at War Novel (World at War Online Book 7) by Mitchell T. Jacobs Read Free Book Online Page A

the city for an extended period of time is just asking for trouble,” Robbie pointed out. “I'm honestly surprised they didn't try to jump us during the last capture. And I know Perseus Flight can provide us with some cover, but they're not going to be able to protect us completely.”
    Plus, even if Raven Flight was able to range about the battlefield with complete impunity, the heaviest firepower they carried were rockets, powerful enough to destroy many targets, but lacking the sheer punch of a 155mm shell or a 120mm mortar. She didn't think they'd be able to parachute in artillery either, even the lighter 75mm guns. The best they could hope for was to bring along a few 45mm anti-tank guns, but those could only be used for direct fire.
    “If you can capture one of the beachheads we might be able to get heavy support ashore,” Gina finally spoke up.
    “Who's going to unload that? Are there even docks along that part of the lakeshore?” Neil asked. “This seems to me like there's a lot of questions and very few answers.”
    “In all honesty, if we do try this we're going to have to rely on our light infantry to carry the day,” Anna said. “And it's going to be tough, but I think we can do it. We have experience fighting in urban areas without significant heavy support, and we know how to take out fortified positions and armor with just light weaponry.”
    Maybe, but having those assets in their back pocket for when they were needed gave them a bit of leeway. Now, relying only on their skills and the light weaponry they brought with them, they'd have to perform flawlessly. One significant mistake and they'd be in serious trouble with no way to turn the tables.
    At least in other situations they could call upon the artillery or their air support to try to get them out of a jam. This far away from their main forces, though, they would be completely on their own. And while Ghost Battalion was experienced in fighting away from the main body of Hydra's forces, this just seemed like they were asking for trouble.
    “So are you for or against this?” Neil asked with some annoyance in his voice.
    Nora looked around at some of the others. “You know what? I think we need to talk this over within the battalion before we go any further.”
    Zach nodded in agreement. “At least we'll be able to come up with some possible solutions before we actually decide whether this is the path we want to take.”
    Anna stood up, followed by Karen. “OK then. Sorry about this, but we're going to meet privately. I'll contact you when we're done,” she told the others.
    “Suit yourself,” Gina said with a shrug. “If we're going to do this then we need a good plan, so you have no objections from me.”
    The military council might not have any objections, but the rest of her comrades certainly did. Nora could feel the atmosphere around her as they exited the council chambers. There was almost a palatable sense of unease around here. Were they getting sent on yet another suicide mission? She didn't know, but the thought wouldn't leave her mind.
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    H ydra HQ in Indianapolis was situated in a tall office complex, almost a skyscraper by this world's standards. Each battalion had their own dedicated level, and Ghost Battalion assembled in their private meeting room. Nora hadn't seen much of the inside of it before, and she noted its rather spartan interior. Other than a table and chairs, the only thing decorating the room was a banner at the far end emblazoned with their battalion's logo, a hooded spirit dressed in black.
    “So,” Anna said after they all gathered, “you're skeptical of the plan.”
    “That's putting it very lightly,” Neil spoke up. “Again, we're supposed to drop into an enemy-held district, cut off from any support with no heavy weapons and a very tenuous supply line? And then we're supposed to hold out until the rest of the alliance manages to take two district held by Ragnarok? Skeptical is putting it