The 96th Infantry Division was replaced by the 52nd Engineer Regiment, which had less than two thousand soldiers.
This resulted in a severe lack of firepower density along the defensive line, with roughly only 2 rounds per meter per minute.
(Note: Typically, the firepower density should be over 10 rounds per minute per meter. During World War I, this was achieved through sheer manpower, but in modern times it relies on automated equipment.)
However, Admiral Nicholas did not see this as a concern.
"Shire's troops have almost no chance of crossing the river." Admiral Nicholas pointed to the Meuse River on the map and analyzed:
"It's the period when the ice is melting; the river is flooded and has overflowed its banks, reaching a width of nearly 2 kilometers."
"Even if Shire takes the risk of building a bridge, they won't be able to finish it in a short time."
