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	# '''Prevention of Encirclement''': Avoid catastrophic defeats in Schwinn and Maltenstein that would leave Shirekeep cut off from the rest of the empire.		# '''Prevention of Encirclement''': Avoid catastrophic defeats in Schwinn and Maltenstein that would leave Shirekeep cut off from the rest of the empire.

	== Western ~~Front~~: Schwinn Circle ==		== The Western Offensive: Schwinn Circle ==

	=== ~~Early Advance (1733)~~ ===		=== The Fall of Westgate ===
	The ~~Benacians launched their offensive in Schwinn Circle~~ by ~~advancing along~~ the [[~~Imperial Highway~~]]. ~~Using a combination of mechanized infantry and armor~~, ~~the Benacian forces overwhelmed local defenses at Westgate~~, ~~capturing~~ the ~~town with minimal~~ resistance~~. However~~, the ~~garrison’s retreat delayed~~ the ~~main advance~~, ~~giving Shirerithian forces time to fortify~~ [[~~Schwinn~~]]~~, the regional capital~~.		The campaign began with an overwhelming assault by the Benacian VIII Corps, which swiftly overran the border city of [[Westgate]]. The local Shirerithian garrison, numbering only 8,900 soldiers, was ill-equipped to resist the invaders' superior numbers and firepower. Despite scattered resistance, the city fell within days, and its commander surrendered after suffering heavy losses. The rapid fall of Westgate destabilized the Shirerithian defensive posture, opening the way for further [[Benacian Union Defence Force\|BUDF]] advances.

	~~=== Battle of Schwinn (Mid-1733 to Early 1734) ===~~		Capitalizing on the momentum, the VIII Corps moved eastward, capturing [[Dewfield]] and [[Bramblewood]] with minimal resistance. Both towns, became staging grounds for deeper incursions towards both [[Highpass]] as [[Schwinn]]. This phase of the campaign saw the first signs of the atrocities that would characterize Fall Krokodil, with reports of widespread looting and violence against civilians.
	~~The fortified city of Schwinn became~~ the ~~focal point of intense fighting. The Benacians employed a relentless strategy of encirclement~~, ~~using artillery~~ and ~~air power to bombard defensive positions~~. ~~Shirerithian forces~~, ~~including elements~~ of the ~~Palatini Legion, mounted a determined defense: urban combat ensued as Benacian troops attempted to breach~~ the ~~city's walls~~, ~~encountering stiff resistance in house-to-house fighting. Despite heavy bombardments, Shirerithian forces leveraged underground tunnels~~ and ~~pre-planned defensive networks to slow the advance~~.

	~~By early 1734 AN~~, the ~~Benacians had effectively stalled~~, ~~with significant casualties on both sides~~. ~~Schwinn remained~~ a ~~contested zone~~, and the ~~Benacians shifted their focus eastward~~ to ~~achieve a breakthrough~~.		=== The Northern Thrust: IV Corps and the 9th Palatini Legion ===
			While VIII Corps advanced along the southwestern flank, IV Corps attacked the northern sector of Schwinn Circle. Here, they faced the 9th Palatini Legion, one of Shireroth’s most elite units. The 9th mounted a valiant defense, utilizing natural chokepoints and entrenched positions near [[Silverbrook]] to halt the Benacian advance temporarily. The fierce resistance inflicted heavy casualties on the IV Corps, but the fall of Dewfield exposed the 9th’s flank to attacks from the south and west.

	~~== Central Front: Maltenstein Circle ==~~		This was combined with more and relentless artillery fire from across the [[Blue Elwynn]], the 9th was forced to abandon Silverbrook and conduct a tactical retreat deeper into Shirerithian territory. This retreat was harrowing, as Benacian forces pursued them relentlessly. The subsequent battles for [[Meadowbrook]], [[Pinehurst]], and [[Fairhaven]] were marked by heavy civilian and military casualties. The [[Imperial Forces]]' scorched-earth tactics reduced these settlements to ruins, and things only worsened with the arrival of Benacian troops and their widespread reports of pillaging, rape, and executions.

	~~=== Crossing the Blue Elwynn (Late 1733) ===~~		The retreat culminated in a last stand at Pinehurst Airfield, a strategically vital Shirerithian base. Despite valiant efforts, the 9th Palatini Legion was overwhelmed by BUDF artillery and air superiority. The loss of the airfield crippled Shirerithian mobility and supply lines. The remnants of the 9th joined the Shirerithian 1st Corps to the south, which was entrenching in the mountainous terrain near Maltenstein Circle.
	The ~~main thrust of the Benacian advance targeted Maltenstein Circle. Early operations concentrated on crossing the Blue Elwynn River, with~~ a ~~heavy artillery and aerial bombardment campaign targeting the towns of [[~~Pinehurst~~]] and [[Fairhaven]]: After intense fighting~~, ~~including house-to-house combat, both towns fell within days~~. ~~Executions~~, ~~mostly as revenge for Salome's nuclear attacks, were common~~ and ~~tolerated, sometimes even endorsed by higher ups~~. As the ~~Benacians successfully took~~ the ~~two towns at~~ the ~~river,~~ Shirerithian ~~forces conducted a strategic withdrawal while sabotaging infrastructure~~ to ~~slow~~ the ~~Benacians' advance~~.

	=== ~~Battle~~ of ~~Pinehurst Airport~~ ===		=== The Encirclement of Maltenstein ===
	~~As Benacian forces pressed southward, they encountered fierce resistance near Pinehurst Airport,~~ a ~~critical supply and logistical hub. Shirerithian defenders, reinforced by local militia, utilized entrenched positions and artillery~~ to ~~repel multiple assaults: after weeks of heavy fighting, Benacian forces captured~~ the ~~airport~~, ~~but their progress toward~~ the ~~regional capital of~~ [[~~Maltenstein Village~~]] ~~was slowed~~.		In a desperate bid to slow the BUDF’s momentum, Shirerithian engineers flooded the [[Norwood]] Plains, creating a temporary barrier to the Benacian advance and effectively destroying a large part of the town. The Maltenstein River formed a defensive line for those fighting at Norwood. This action bought valuable time for the defenders to reorganize but caused significant disruption to civilian populations and agricultural output. Shirerithian forces regrouped at Oakshade, a small settlement strategically located north of Maltenstein Village. Recognizing the threat of encirclement, Shirerithian commanders concentrated their remaining forces to hold this line: Shirerithian troops used scorched-earth tactics. However, hundreds of thousands of civilians were displaced and became homeless during this period. Despite suffering significant losses, the Shirerithians managed to stabilize the front, ensuring that Maltenstein Village remained under their control.

	~~=== Defensive Stand~~ at ~~Oakshade~~ and ~~Norwood (early 1734) ===~~
	Shirerithian forces regrouped at Oakshade, a small settlement strategically located north of Maltenstein Village. Recognizing the threat of encirclement, Shirerithian commanders concentrated their remaining forces to hold this line: Shirerithian troops used scorched-earth tactics. Strategic flooding of low-lying areas at Norwood (effectively destroying a large part of the town) was done to halt the Benacian advance west of Norwood. The Maltenstein River formed a defensive line for those fighting at Norwood. However, hundreds of thousands of civilians were displaced and became homeless during this period. Despite suffering significant losses, the Shirerithians managed to stabilize the front, ensuring that Maltenstein Village ~~and its road network~~ remained under their control.

	As the Benacians closed in on Maltenstein Village, Tribune [[Augustin Terenov\|Terenov]] executed a daring plan. Dividing his forces into three groups—urban defenders, mobile artillery units, and a guerrilla strike force: he aimed to draw the enemy into a protracted, multi-front battle. The heart of the battle unfolded in the streets of Oakshade. Civilians who had not evacuated joined the fight, turning homes and shops into impromptu fortresses: boiling oil and flaming tar rained from rooftops as militia units ambushed Benacian soldiers in narrow alleys. In the meantime, the few Shirerithian snipers and concealed machine gun nests wreaked havoc on the advancing enemy, forcing them to clear each building room by room. The local temple of the [[Church of Elwynn]], a stone structure in the village center, became - a bit ironically - a symbol of defiance. A detachment of Shirerithian Palatini Legionnaires, nicknamed the "[[Evagati Corps]]", held the temple for two weeks, repelling wave after wave of attackers.		As the Benacians closed in on Maltenstein Village, Tribune [[Augustin Terenov\|Terenov]] executed a daring plan. Dividing his forces into three groups—urban defenders, mobile artillery units, and a guerrilla strike force: he aimed to draw the enemy into a protracted, multi-front battle. The heart of the battle unfolded in the streets of Oakshade. Civilians who had not evacuated joined the fight, turning homes and shops into impromptu fortresses: boiling oil and flaming tar rained from rooftops as militia units ambushed Benacian soldiers in narrow alleys. In the meantime, the few Shirerithian snipers and concealed machine gun nests wreaked havoc on the advancing enemy, forcing them to clear each building room by room. The local temple of the [[Church of Elwynn]], a stone structure in the village center, became - a bit ironically - a symbol of defiance. A detachment of Shirerithian Palatini Legionnaires, nicknamed the "[[Evagati Corps]]", held the temple for two weeks, repelling wave after wave of attackers.

	== ~~Eastern Front: Woodshire Circle~~ ==		=== The Destruction of Schwinn ===
			The battle for Schwinn, the largest urban center in Schwinn Circle, was among the most destructive engagements of the campaign. Prolonged trench and urban warfare reduced the city to rubble. The Shirerithian 8th Legion, tasked with defending Schwinn, fought tenaciously but was ultimately forced to retreat to higher ground to prevent a BUDF breakthrough into Southern Brookshire.

	=== ~~Diversionary Attacks (1733–1734)~~ ===		=== The Attack on Maltenstein ===
	~~In Woodshire Circle~~, the ~~Benacians launched diversionary attacks near [[Montran Regional Airport]]~~ and the ~~town of~~ [[~~Eastbourne~~]]. These ~~operations were designed to distract~~ Shirerithian ~~reinforcements from~~ the ~~main thrust in~~ Maltenstein ~~Circle: the attacks involved heavy aerial bombardments and small-scale ground skirmishes but were not intended to achieve territorial gains~~. Shirerithian ~~commanders recognized the diversion and refrained from committing significant~~ forces ~~to this front~~, ~~allowing them~~ to ~~concentrate on defending Maltenstein~~. ~~This decision led to~~ a ~~lot of discontent between the government~~ and ~~Armed Forces~~, ~~as it was feared that with~~ the ~~fall~~ of Woodshire Circle, the enemy would soon stand before Shirekeep's southern gates. With [[Lichkeep]] recovering from the nuclear detonation from the Benacian retaliation, defensive structures to the south had been mostly destroyed and left the capital vulnerable.		With Schwinn fallen, the BUDF turned its focus to Maltenstein Village, a critical logistical hub. Attacked from the west by VIII Corps, and the north by IV Corps, and the southeast by the Benacian 7th Manoeuvre Brigade, exploiting mountain passes from [[Ransenar]]. These assaults placed enormous pressure on Shirerithian defenders, already stretched thin by the multi-directional offensive., Maltenstein Village was almost entirely encircled within weeks. Shirerithian forces in Maltenstein found most of their supply lines severed, with transport routes reduced to narrow mountain roads. The city itself, serving as a lifeline for communications and logistics, became the target of relentless bombardment.

	=== ~~Aftermath in~~ Woodshire ===		=== The Southern Thrust: Briarcliff and Woodshire Circle ===
	~~Although~~ the ~~diversion failed~~ to ~~draw significant reinforcements away~~ from ~~Maltenstein~~, ~~it inflicted severe damage on local infrastructure~~ and ~~civilian populations~~. ~~By late 1734 AN,~~ the Woodshire ~~front had largely stabilized~~, ~~with only sporadic skirmishes~~.		A portion of IV Corps split from the main force to launch an audacious assault on Shirekeep from the south. However, their advance was halted near Briarcliff, where Shirerithian fortifications and determined defenders repelled repeated attacks. Other BUDF assaults on the Woodshire Circle met similar resistance, as Shirerithian forces focused their efforts on protecting the approaches to the capital.

	==Benacian order of battle==		==Benacian order of battle==

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	As Benacian forces pressed southward, they encountered fierce resistance near Pinehurst Airport, a critical supply and logistical hub. Shirerithian defenders, reinforced by local militia, utilized entrenched positions and artillery to repel multiple assaults: after weeks of heavy fighting, Benacian forces captured the airport, but their progress toward the regional capital of [[Maltenstein Village]] was slowed.		As Benacian forces pressed southward, they encountered fierce resistance near Pinehurst Airport, a critical supply and logistical hub. Shirerithian defenders, reinforced by local militia, utilized entrenched positions and artillery to repel multiple assaults: after weeks of heavy fighting, Benacian forces captured the airport, but their progress toward the regional capital of [[Maltenstein Village]] was slowed.

	=== Defensive Stand at Oakshade (early 1734) ===		=== Defensive Stand at Oakshade and Norwood (early 1734) ===
	Shirerithian forces regrouped at Oakshade, a small settlement strategically located north of Maltenstein Village. Recognizing the threat of encirclement, Shirerithian commanders concentrated their remaining forces to hold this line: Shirerithian troops used scorched-earth tactics ~~and strategic~~ flooding of low-lying areas to halt the Benacian advance. ~~Hundreds~~ of thousands of civilians were displaced and became homeless during this period. Despite suffering significant losses, the Shirerithians managed to stabilize the front, ensuring that Maltenstein Village remained under their control.		Shirerithian forces regrouped at Oakshade, a small settlement strategically located north of Maltenstein Village. Recognizing the threat of encirclement, Shirerithian commanders concentrated their remaining forces to hold this line: Shirerithian troops used scorched-earth tactics. Strategic flooding of low-lying areas at Norwood (effectively destroying a large part of the town) was done to halt the Benacian advance west of Norwood. The Maltenstein River formed a defensive line for those fighting at Norwood. However, hundreds of thousands of civilians were displaced and became homeless during this period. Despite suffering significant losses, the Shirerithians managed to stabilize the front, ensuring that Maltenstein Village and its road network remained under their control.

	As the Benacians closed in on Maltenstein Village, Tribune [[Augustin Terenov\|Terenov]] executed a daring plan. Dividing his forces into three groups—urban defenders, mobile artillery units, and a guerrilla strike force: he aimed to draw the enemy into a protracted, multi-front battle. The heart of the battle unfolded in the streets of Oakshade. Civilians who had not evacuated joined the fight, turning homes and shops into impromptu fortresses: boiling oil and flaming tar rained from rooftops as militia units ambushed Benacian soldiers in narrow alleys. In the meantime, the few Shirerithian snipers and concealed machine gun nests wreaked havoc on the advancing enemy, forcing them to clear each building room by room. The local temple of the [[Church of Elwynn]], a stone structure in the village center, became - a bit ironically - a symbol of defiance. A detachment of Shirerithian Palatini Legionnaires, nicknamed the "[[Evagati Corps]]", held the temple for two weeks, repelling wave after wave of attackers.		As the Benacians closed in on Maltenstein Village, Tribune [[Augustin Terenov\|Terenov]] executed a daring plan. Dividing his forces into three groups—urban defenders, mobile artillery units, and a guerrilla strike force: he aimed to draw the enemy into a protracted, multi-front battle. The heart of the battle unfolded in the streets of Oakshade. Civilians who had not evacuated joined the fight, turning homes and shops into impromptu fortresses: boiling oil and flaming tar rained from rooftops as militia units ambushed Benacian soldiers in narrow alleys. In the meantime, the few Shirerithian snipers and concealed machine gun nests wreaked havoc on the advancing enemy, forcing them to clear each building room by room. The local temple of the [[Church of Elwynn]], a stone structure in the village center, became - a bit ironically - a symbol of defiance. A detachment of Shirerithian Palatini Legionnaires, nicknamed the "[[Evagati Corps]]", held the temple for two weeks, repelling wave after wave of attackers.

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