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Chapter 902 - Chapter 165: Canal Battle

Cannonballs fell from the sky, exploding upon hitting the water and generating tremendous waves.

The rafts, just launched into the river and not yet effective, were shattered by the torrential waves.

Seeing what was happening in front of him, Colonel Bodman had already lost hope for the upcoming attack.

There was no way around it; the Suez Canal was simply too narrow. Standing by the river, one could clearly see the other side with the naked eye, and no crossing tool could remain hidden.

From the moment navigation began, France and Austria had considered the Suez Canal a top strategic location. To ensure the canal's security, both countries had deployed a heavy artillery presence along the coast.

Not surprisingly, the French's artillery was stationed in Egypt, and Austria's in the Sinai Peninsula. Each country held one side to ensure its own influence.

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