The western suburbs of Amiens were flat and open, with few trees, and hidden terrain that was almost unavailable for marching and combat. The outpost reconnaissance unit of the 5th Infantry Regiment of the 2nd Marine Brigade of the German 2nd Marine Brigade, a new cavalry platoon, quickly passed through the rough field roads and the grassless wilderness. Each rider was always alert to the movements around him, and pushed westward from the captured French positions for five or six kilometers. They did not even see a French soldier or a French cannon, as if they had pierced the battlefield and entered the rear of the French army's undefense.

Next to a small bush of bushes more than half a person, the young naval officer Otto Watchwika took his naval cavalry to rest. In front of his sight, a striking three-story building stood in the empty fields. The brown-yellow circular arch and square building body belonged to the typical Renaissance style. With this building as the center, the fence walls surrounded large areas of green grass and many tall trees, and a small path made of gravel could be vaguely seen in the middle of the road.

"Sir, can we spend the night there tonight?"

A cavalry under Warrant Officer Vouchervaka looked at the beautiful rich manor, with a warehouse full of bacon, a wine cellar full of wine barrels and a soft and comfortable bed. In the German Navy, although the Marine Forces belonged to the new army, the salary and logistics support level of soldiers in non-wartime states were better than those of the surface fleet, but the traditional Prussian spirit advocated simplicity and humility. Unless on major festivals, the food on the military table was quantitative and classified, and could only fill the stomach and not pursue extravagant taste enjoyment. Now that we are in the enemy's territory, the soldiers need to sleep in the open, march hard, and have to risk their lives to fight against the enemy at all times. Their spirit and body are like oppressed springs, and various ways are needed to release this pressure. Delicious wine and meat are naturally trophys that these occupiers can easily enjoy.

The warrant officer looked up at the sky, and the sun was getting westward. If it were an ordinary field marching, it was time to find a camping place. But today was the first day of the Marine Forces' participation in the war. Two marine brigades captured Amiens at a huge cost and actively advanced to the French army. With the intuitive feeling of the soldiers, Vachevika felt that the next night was not peaceful. However, in order not to suppress the enthusiasm of the soldiers, he still answered ambiguously: "I hope so."

The cavalry around him suddenly became excited.

Warrant Officer Vachevika left his mount, took out his tools from the telescope cover, and carefully observed it for a while. The tall roof of the building was a very ideal reconnaissance and sniping position, but the French should not ignore it. If they want to grasp the activities of the German army in this area, they will definitely set up observation posts there.

"But we have to occupy it first, maybe a group of French soldiers have already regarded it as a nest?"

After saying that, the warrant officer let the telescope hang on his chest and took off the gray short-brimmed military cap specially designed for the Marine Force. He did not like the pointed steel helmet, whose leather structure did not have any protective effect on bullets or shrapnel, and it was especially stuffy in summer, and the cloth military cap was much better in this regard.

Hanging the military cap on the handle of the mount, Warrant Officer Vouchervaca cleaned his hair with both hands. At this time, he was wearing a field uniform in the style of an army cavalry, paired with field gray breeches and pure black cavalry boots. This fashionable and cool outfit is in line with the new cavalry temperament. The industrialization level has brought new changes to war weapons. The definition and essence of cavalry have also quietly changed. Considering the special combat forms of cross-sea transportation and beach landing, the German naval infantry units have fewer cavalry units than the army. Each marine brigade usually only has one brigade cavalry communication company and several cavalry platoons of regiments, and the riders' mounts have been replaced from previous war horses to motorcycles!

Daimler's automobile manufacturer made the world's first motorcycle in 1885. For more than 20 years, Daimler was committed to the research and development and manufacturing of engines. Mercedes-Benz focused on the development of automobiles. The practicality of motorcycles was faster in the UK and the United States, especially the British Triumph and Harley in the United States. Until 1912, the German Friedrich Shipyard invested 600,000 Mark to jointly invest in the establishment of a motorcycle factory. The initial scale and output of this factory were very limited, but with the acceleration of Germany's expansion, orders rolled in. By the summer of 1914, it had the ability to produce 20 "Lightning" motorcycles, and its performance was not inferior to the military models produced by Triumph and Harley.

Today, the mounts equipped with Warrant Officer Vachervika's cavalry reconnaissance platoon are all domestic "lightning" motorcycles. They have got rid of the original prototype of bicycles and small engines, and have strong off-road maneuverability. The flat ground speed can reach 70 kilometers per hour. The filling of a tank of fuel can run nearly 300 kilometers. The cost and maintenance are more affordable than traditional military horses.

The new cavalry unit of the German Navy has many similarities with traditional cavalry in its composition. A standard cavalry reconnaissance platoon consists of a platoon headquarters and four cavalry squads, with 6 people per squad and 28 people in the platoon. Soldiers usually carry a Type 98 cavalry short gun or a Maderson light machine gun, and officers and non-commissioned officers are assigned Ruger 08 or Mauser C96.

To be cautious, Vachevika sent two double-person reconnaissance teams, brought telescopes, and detoured to the north and south sides of the manor separately, and conducted visual reconnaissance between seven or eight hundred meters. If there were French combat troops deployed in the manor, even if all soldiers were hidden in the house, traces would be left outside. Even if there were French snipers in the manor, it would not be easy to accurately snipe the moving target with a rifle at such a distance. If a machine gun was used, it means that the French army did regard it as a stronghold, which was beyond the ability of the cavalry reconnaissance platoon of Vachevika, and the problem should be solved by the large troops behind.

After the two-person reconnaissance team set off, Vachervika took out his gun calmly and wiped it carefully. He is a fan of Ruger pistols and is wearing a naval Ruger 08. The barrel is 50 mm longer than the standard model, and the range and power are also stronger than the standard model issued by the Army.

In Vachervika's eyes, this Ruger pistol is not only a work of exquisite workmanship, but also a reliable weapon for killing enemies on the battlefield and defending themselves. Daily maintenance is essential and shooting skills are indispensable. Since the outbreak of the war, he has practiced shooting skills day and night, but the Marines have not been given the opportunity to fight, which makes Vachervika often feel melancholy and lost. Now he has finally got the opportunity to fight on the battlefield, and he can't wait to show his skills. However, due to his duties, from the start of the Battle of Amiens, most of the platoons of the 2nd Naval Infantry Brigade have gained the opportunity to fight, but his reconnaissance platoon has not shot a single shot.

Sooner or later, the moment when the sword is unsheathed, Vachervika comforts himself in his heart. At this moment, he feels that the opportunity to pursue honor is getting closer and closer.

"Sir, they are sending signals... Everything is normal in the manor, and there is no enemy situation." The orderly officer in the platoon department whispered.

Vachevika quickly raised his telescope, and both groups of reconnaissance teams were in place, and the signals they used motorcycle lights to send out were indeed no enemy situation.

The young warrant officer grabbed the back of his head, put on his military cap, waved his hand, and headed straight to the manor with his platoon. The four of them swung through the fields and arrived at the main entrance of the manor along a straight sandy road. Vachevika parked his motorcycle in front of the door and knocked on the knocker on the large iron door himself.

After a while, a white-haired janitor appeared behind the iron gate. He looked at the dusty German riders in surprise, and then spoke a few French words.

"This is a war. We have the right to enter to make sure that there are no hiding combat personnel in your country. We have the right to temporarily requisition this place for non-military purposes. If forced to block it, we have the right to use certain force in a civilized way."

Warrant Officer Vachevika made a statement in German, but the other party obviously didn't understand a word. The janitor began to talk about French. Vachevika accidentally entangled with it. He took out his pistol with a calm expression and pointed at the janitor and gestured gently. The other party shouted a few words in anger, and opened the iron door from inside tremblingly.

Vachevika proudly put away his pistol, letting the two subordinates stay at the door, and only took the orderly men to enter the manor. They walked around the gravel road inside, and it seemed that there were indeed no hiding people here, and including the janitor, in the huge manor, Vachevika only saw five people, and none of them were men of service age.

These Frenchmen looked at the two invaders with strange eyes, especially when Vachervika walked up the steps in front of the main entrance of the building with dust, the two maids were very frightened. Vachervika did not stop because of this. He pulled out his pistol and tiptoed into the main hall, but there was no ambush inside. Just as the low-key but stylish appearance of this manor, the interior furnishings of the building were carefully arranged, simple and elegant, giving people a relaxed and comfortable visual sense.

According to the specifications of this building, it took at least half an hour for two people to walk separately. Watchwika only went to the place he wanted to go the most. He climbed the roof of the building and stood at the only commanding height within a few kilometers. He suddenly felt that everything was under control. However, when Watchwika took out his telescope and looked around in all directions, he suddenly saw a group of cavalry approaching the northwest direction, and the atmosphere turned into a shock. He observed for a while, and quickly calculated the next response strategy in his mind.

:The group of French cavalry looked like there were more than 200 people, nearly ten times the size of his cavalry reconnaissance platoon, and it was probably equipped with heavy machine guns and light artillery. Based on the previous lesson, before the sun set, the French were unlikely to use these cavalry to directly attack the German infantry front line. It was not necessary to simply perform reconnaissance missions to invest so many cavalry. Their purpose was probably to wait for an opportunity to attack the German troops after nightfall. So from the current time, they were likely to live in this manor for a short time.

"Anton!Anton!"

Vachevika called the orderlyman's name down from the roof. He was still staying in front of the main hall, only a few steps away from the motorcycle. Five Frenchmen were standing there one by one, which made Vachevika breathe a little relieved.

The orderly man raised his head and responded: "Yes, sir."

At this moment, Vachervika didn't care whether there were any French people in the manor who could understand German. He shouted: "Go to the gate and send a signal to our people to come here quickly. And you go back to the regiment headquarters as quickly as possible and tell Colonel Weismann that we found a battalion of French cavalry, who were coming here, and we will continue to explore their intentions and possibly have a fire with them. Do you understand?"
Chapter completed!