The soldiers were bewildered, is this battle... still ongoing?
As for the rebel soldiers in the forward positions, they were even more confused, and terrified.
Their original combat goal was to build a forward defense line in front of the main positions, relying on scattered pits and short trenches, to layer by layer impede the Defense Army's advance and inflict as much damage as possible. The firepower from the rear positions was supposed to provide support; armored units ready to support from the rear could lead them in launching a countercharge.
But now, they are still locked in hand-to-hand combat with the advancing Defense Army, and the rear positions they hoped would provide strong support are no more.
What should they do now?
