third wave of pictures

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The third wave is rolling.

Fullsides men advanced very slowly. The transportation-network-lain into the south states was already in a desolate condition for years. The few supplying roads were constantly overcrowded with civiltraffic and the 1. Division must moved over bad side streets. Fullside was a careful tactician. It was no pleasure for him, to pull against an enemy in the field, over which he had only incomplete reports. In the last years, ever fewer assault commandos were pushed over the Mexican border. It seemed strangely for him, that they attacked a large city like Houston. Which only could mean that the enemy had attacked in large number. His regiments were on full strength, but the half of the men has no combat experience and the experienced units were without motivation and difficult to lead. He wanted to set on intimidation and negotiations to clarify the affair without bloodshed. After 7 days they had reached the border to Texas. And should become witnesses of a catastrophic changing.

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In meantime, mayor Mullholand and his familiar ones was to be prepared eagerly the city for the forthcoming events. They had decided to defend Houston by a ring of trenches, should it come to fights. The people of Texas still called after retaliation. Ever more volunteers had announced themselves in the barracks of the militia to participate over in the "rebellion". The people came from completely Texas and the neighboring states to Houston. He didn`t have known how large the desire for independence was in the population. For many of its compatriots the atrocities of the UNA troops in his city had been only the last trip. And he was the leader of these "rebels". A symbol for the resistance against an incapable government. He hated this role.

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The preparations ran very well, but he would look for the dialogue with the commander of the 1. Division. No more American should die by the hand of one of his compatriots. His men wouldn`t deliver the first shot. But what if the 1. Division would play their own game?..., in this case he would be ready to defend his city.

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Meanwhile the events sharpened themselves at the border to Texas. In the morning of 22. June 2199 recon units brought frightening reports to general Fullside. They saw thick smoke clouds nearby the main street and disturbed civilians spoke about an assault and a massacre at UNA troops.

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When the main part of the division arrived at the place of the happening , a picture of  horror was offered to them. 400 bodies of UNA soldiers lay in a provisional attachment. Many had been murdered in a grotesque way. When the high officers, under them general McAllen, examined the dead bodies, he reconized the men, which he had left at the border during his retreat. This men had refused itself, supporting Mc Allens cover-up attempt. He was to be worked to look anxious.

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According to the statements of some civilians, which lived in the proximity, it seemed that mounted units, which had come at night over the border, has kill the soldiers. However it was not possible to assigned these troops to any known grouping. General Fullside was confused and helpless. Who could have arranged this? For McAllen however, the case was apparently clear: The occupier of Houston had pursued them and after his brigade had leaved, they have slammed. For McAllen was this a dangerous situation. As the Division moved to Texas, he was in fear about the possibility that general Fullside could step in contact with mayor Mullholand. Then the truth probably come out and his career would be terminated. His only chance was, that Fullside not involved in discussions, separates attacked immediately. In the following chaos would be already an opportunity for him, to get rid of  the remaining witnesses.

The whole afternoon McAllen tried to convince  the higher officers of the division that the terrorists from Houston ,were the authors. Finally over half of the officers believed him, however general Fullside remained uncertain. Nevertheless he had reached, that the tendency in the division was most provoked. The men demanded revenge for this massacre and McAllen was nearly sure, that there would be an favorable incident for him, when the inevitable confrontation comes.

[Grant]

  Nice pictures. I like the way you used the fort walls.

[GaiusIulius]

very good story and very well taken pictures, Im really look forward to see how the 'rebellion' will end? Dont let ujs wait too long plz!!!

[trhond]

The trench is fantastic!!!

[Leblanc d. II.]

The text is now in english. My great weakness is the english grammatic.

[GaiusIulius]

My great weakness is the english grammatic.

mine too Leblanc, the look acceptable though!