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The two Austrian generals believed they had been sufficiently cautious.
Behind them were nearly 60,000 Austrian and allied troops, more than enough to sweep through southern France, yet they still meticulously followed Marshal Boliue's orders for reconnaissance, formation, and other preparations.
Next, it was time to launch the attack.
The French forces, scrapping together whatever defensive troops they could, would be crushed in one or two days at most.
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On the highlands 4 kilometers northwest of Cagne Town, Marquis Peche listened to the faint sounds of cannon fire coming from the distance and turned worriedly to Victor, "Major Victor, the enemy's attack seems exceedingly fierce. Should we go assist them?"
