Following the brilliant tactical drill at the abandoned castle, Li Rufeng decided to stage an even more unique exercise: an amphibious attack and defense battle. The drill was set on a vast lake outside the camp, at the center of which stood Heart-of-Lake Island. The attacking force would start from the shore, break through the defender's multiple lines of defense set up across the water and on the island, and capture Heart-of-Lake Island. Meanwhile, the defending force would rely on their naval advantage and fortifications on the island to hold their ground.
On the day of the drill, sunlight danced upon the sparkling surface of the lake as a gentle breeze stirred up rolling ripples. Standing on a high platform by the lakeshore, Li Rufeng announced in a booming voice, "Today's water-borne attack and defense drill will test everyone's combat capabilities in specialized terrain. The attacking force must pilot warships to break through the defender's water blockade; the defending force must utilize vessels and island defenses to ensure the attackers cannot return alive. Is everyone clear on the objective?" The veteran and rookie soldiers glowed with high morale and shouted in unison, "Understood!"
The defending force was commanded by the experienced Zhang Tie. Looking at his subordinates, he said sternly, "As everyone knows, mobility is crucial in naval combat. We will divide our warships into three groups: Group One will provide frontal defense in front of the island, Group T…
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