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The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 207

Chapter 207: Like Wolves and Tigers

The first volley of cannon fire was usually meant for calibration, particularly with the arcing trajectory of a mortar. Adjusting the barrel’s angle based on the initial shell’s impact point was a necessary step.

Nonetheless, one shell happened to land squarely within the pirates’ defensive position.

Though black powder lacked significant explosive power, the blast was sufficient to knock down two nearby pirates. Shrapnel em...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 213

Chapter 213: Wells' Considerations

At the final moment, Falkenhayn tried to force the 4th German Reserve Army to continue surrounding the French forces in the Cape Town area, but it was all in vain.

The French 1st Tank Brigade, accompanied by two special artillery divisions and nearly forty thousand troops, advanced into the heart of Cape Town, which was the core area of the 4th German Reserve Army. The Cape Town train station, in particular, was piled hi...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 212

Chapter 212: The Psychological Warfare

Tigani's gaze passed over the observation hole, sizing up the troops of General Christine outside the bomb-proof shelter, his eyes filled with envy. "I would rather bring more men back, General Christine!"

Tigani's forces had been encircled by the German army in the Samock Strait, caught under artillery fire and crossfire from both sides. They had suffered losses of at least five thousand men.

More importantly,...

Chapter 450: Duke Charlot Mecklenburg

Charlot ascended to the highest deck of the Dolmabahçe, gazing into the distance at Black Phoenix City. After a moment, he spoke:

“I’ll rename this city ‘City of Fate’ and construct a…”

“No, I’ll build nine grand temples instead!”

Initially, Charlot had intended to build a grand temple for the Serpent of Fate. However, recalling the ancient wisdom of China, he quickly corrected himself, deciding instead to construct nine temples. He even had a rough outlin...

Chapter 449: The Shame of the Legendary Warship Dolmabahçe!

Ardosa Mesu found herself in an awkward position. After all, the Duchess Mesu had already betrayed the Fars Empire, pledging allegiance to Byron. Hence, when Charlot Mecklenburg and the Fars Royal Knights combined forces, she sought out Charlot to bid her farewell.

Charlot’s attitude towards his senior was notably cordial. Firstly, the Mecklenburg and Mesu families had entered into an alliance as friendly families. Secondly, Charlot’s territory would inevitably border the northern l...

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 206

Chapter 206: The First Battle of the Crown Prince's Guard Corps

Tunis City.

In the Kahil Palace, Bey Hamid Ali listened to the battle reports delivered from the front lines, his face breaking into a wide smile.

Initially, upon learning that Younes had indeed returned to Tunis, he was quite alarmed. Fortunately, his beloved consort Hafsa was extraordinarily clever, predicting that Younes would risk a surprise attack on Kairouan.

Following his orders for Koja to...

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 205

Chapter 205: Another Option

France

Southeast of Provence

A neatly aligned and well-equipped legion marched into the port of Toulon.

If one looked closely, it was evident that the soldiers' immaculate white uniforms were slightly different—some had the insignia of irises and dolphins embroidered on their collars, a mark reserved for the French Crown Prince, while others had the emblem of the Paris Police Academy.

Yes, this was indeed th...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 210

Chapter 210: Tank Generational Gap

If tanks were to be categorized by generations at this time, the "Char A1" tank and the A7V tank would actually belong to different generations.

The "Char A1" tank's turret can rotate, whereas the A7V tank's turret cannot.

This may seem like a minor difference, since tanks are often judged based on their ability to penetrate the enemy’s armor with their cannons, but in actual combat, the distinction is far more s...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 209

Chapter 209

This was indeed a trap set by Charles.

The German A7V, although not an excellent tank, possessed formidable firepower: a 57mm caliber cannon along with six Maxim machine guns.

It might be clumsy, but no one could get close, like a moving fortress that would occupy any area it entered. Even the "Char A1" tank was no exception.

The front armor of the "Char A1" tank was 25mm thick, but the side armor was only 13mm.

As long as th...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 211

Chapter 211: God, We've Been Fooled!

The German artillery positions were in disarray, with howitzers overturned by tanks everywhere, and groups of German gunners huddled on the ground, surrendering with their hands on their heads.

Colonel Brown simply ordered them to surrender their weapons and destroy their guns before letting them go.

Several Western European countries were relatively humane toward prisoners of war, with a combat philosophy that b...

Chapter 448: Charlot’s Founding Retinue

Charlot pondered for a moment and said, “Indeed, I do have some friends in Byron, Ingrima, and the Lionheart Empire.”

Antonio glanced at Ardosa and asked, “Junior Sister Ardosa, how did Charlot manage to lure you onto his pirate ship?”

Though Antonio was destined to become the Fars Empire's strongest warrior, he was still quite young. During his school days, he was only two grades ahead of Ardosa Mesu, and they had encountered each other on campus a few times. Thus, they w...

Chapter 447: The Shadow of the Mirror and the Demon of the Mirror

As soon as the labyrinth formed by the ancient scroll appeared above the skies of the Black Phoenix Dynasty, it was shattered by a single shot from Yannis Hadrian. He remarked coldly, “A trivial trick to summon an evil god!”

“What use is it anyway?”

Charlot Mecklenburg gazed at the Agmirlas Labyrinth scroll. This ancient artwork added twenty-three pages to his labyrinth, filling his heart with joy. He infused all these labyrinth pages into his eyes. Originally, there were ...

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The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 204

Chapter 204: Driving Out the Wolf to Devour the Tiger

Russia.

Saint Petersburg.

Crown Prince Paul Petrovich emerged from Catherine II’s bedchamber, glancing back twice reluctantly before finally striding purposefully down the corridor.

It was not that he wished to draw closer to his mother. Quite the opposite—he harbored deep resentment for Catherine II, just as she did for him.

What he found hard to part with was his beloved little angel, Alexandra....

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 203

Chapter 203: Cooperation and Utilization

"Your Highness, the first two points you raised are very reasonable, and I can now represent my father to make a promise to you."

Rabia spoke, then put on a hesitant expression: "However, the matter of the Port of Besseda is beyond the authority my father granted me."

Before Joseph could respond, she immediately added, "But if you can provide some financial support, I am confident I can convince my father." 2025-05-16 19:03:01 +0000 UTC View Post

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 208

Chapter 208: Devil's Camouflage

It was about two-thirty in the afternoon when the rain on the Samock Straight stopped.

The gray sky began to brighten, and Colonel Matteo thought the weather might clear up. The temperature had risen slightly, but just then a gust of wind blew in, and suddenly, white snowflakes began drifting down, mixed with some raindrops.

However, this didn't affect Colonel Matteo. He closed the hatch and retreated back into the A7...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 207

Chapter 207: The Silent Riddle

Falkenhayn knew Charles very well, but also did not know Charles.

Falkenhayn had studied every battle Charles had fought, and he was familiar with every piece of equipment Charles had invented, especially the "Mark I" tank.

He had even boldly analyzed, estimated, and speculated on what kind of tactics Charles would develop around tanks in the future.

But unfortunately, Falkenhayn once again found himself trailing...

Chapter 446: Charlot Mecklenburg! You Destroyed Black Phoenix City and Killed My Emperor

Cresto exchanged a single strike with Georgia Hadrian. Though his hands were left numb from the clash, he steadied himself with a long howl and launched back into the fray.

Known as the “Light of the Holy Mountain,” Cresto was one of the two among the Five Strongest who had achieved their prowess solely through personal effort, catching up to the legendary “Three Heroes of the Empire.” If not for the dazzling brilliance of the old Earl Bretagne...

Ah, and above Bretagne, t...

Chapter 445: The Kingslayer—Georgia Hadrian

Charlot Mecklenburg stared intently at the battlefield. Before him stood Georgia Hadrian, a peerless military genius who had risen to prominence in mere days. Charlot's heart was filled with tension.

Even so, he was confident. Even if Georgia Hadrian were ten times stronger, at best, the count could ensure his own survival against an alliance of dozens of Saint ranks. However, there was no way he could guarantee the safety of Emperor Yannis Hadrian.

If this count intended to take ...

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 202

Chapter 202: Target, Tunisia!

Admiral Jervis continued:

"Additionally, Algiers needs an army to respond to the possibility of the French successfully landing."

"As far as I know, their Imperial Guard is only good at drinking and chasing women. Their combat capability is not very strong."

"We could recruit Albanian mercenaries," Duke of Leeds said, sniffing the aroma of his tea, his expression relaxed. "Those people are very tough, and they spe...

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 201

Chapter 201: The Hunt for North Africa

On the eastern side of the hall, British merchant Alvin saw Lavoisier come to the front and quickly nudged the lethargic young man beside him, whispering,
"Clark, a big shot is here, take careful notes for me, don't miss a single word!"

Yes, this was Alvin, the one who came to Paris during Fashion Week for an interview. After returning to his home country, he sold all his property, took a gamble, and bought the ri...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 206

Chapter 206: This is Charles' Style

The mortar suppressed the German trenches. Its range was short, but its coordination with infantry and tanks could be very tight.

Under the cover of artillery fire, the tanks, accompanied by infantry, slowly advanced toward the enemy's trenches.

The tanks were of the "Mark I" model. Its 17mm frontal armor was slightly insufficient, but this was not a major issue, as a layer of sandbags was temporarily strapped to ...

Chapter 444: Emperor Yannis Hadrian: "Georgia! Abandon the Fight and Surrender to Count Mecklenburg!"

In moments of national crisis, some seek self-preservation, others are overcome by anger or helplessness, some remain indifferent or even defect to the enemy, while a few rise to the occasion, taking bold action to turn the tide.

Georgia Hadrian was a man of no renown, with no extraordinary achievements to his name. Throughout his life, he never sought the spotlight, and the martial elites of the Old Continent likely had no memory of him.

Just as Charlot Mecklenburg would always f...

Chapter 443: The Unassuming Life of Georgia Hadrian

When the orc army besieged Strasbourg, Charlot once muttered, "Why didn’t the Saint-rank warriors of the orcs infiltrate the city before starting the war?"

At the very least, the miraculous defensive structures of the Nine True Gods would have been rendered ineffective.

Thus, when Charlot launched his attack on Black Phoenix City, he devised a strategy to lure away the city's last line of defense. Instead of launching a direct assault, he first had his soldiers disguise themselv...

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 200

Chapter 200: The Development of Industry and Finance

Eymond presented a report sent by officials from Marseille.

Joseph opened the report and, after reading only a few lines, raised his eyebrows in surprise.

The report stated that the King of Spain had sent a shipment of 1.8 million livres' worth of grain, and its quality was excellent.

Although the drought had a relatively minor impact on Spain, it still posed challenges. Carlos III, nonethel...

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 199

Chapter 199: Napoleon’s Forage Officers

In truth, André Davout had greatly underestimated the “recklessness” of these young men.

Among the 30 large wagons brought by the 1,200 police cadets, 22 were dedicated to artillery, including transporting cannons and ammunition.

As for logistical supplies, they saved wherever possible!
Each soldier carried in their backpack 11 pounds of hard bread, 3.5 pounds of dried meat, 4 pounds of oats for the horses, and two b...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 205

Chapter 205: Tank Assault Tactics

On the German Rhodes Line, Major General von Beseler braved the rain to personally inspect the firepower deployment along the front line, with Colonel Effry, the front-line commander, hurriedly accompanying him, accompanied by several guards.

As they walked, Major General von Beseler furrowed his brows and said: "Add a machine gun here!"

"Get rid of the standing water here, or no one will be able to move!"

"If...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 204

Chapter 204: I Didn’t Expect This Outcome

Gallieni stood at the podium in the House of Commons, delivering his speech with righteous indignation:
“Gentlemen, I don't know how to put this into words.”

“Your industrial property is protected by property laws, but the troops trained in the army are not.”

“Charles trained these troops, and he achieved victory on the battlefield with them, yet he has been excluded.”

“This will hav...