"Drop anchor!" The massive chains slid into the sea following the command, and on the swaying ocean surface, tiny boats were being pushed out from the sides of the freighters by cranes.
Refitted side ladders had been securely fastened by sailors, and makeshift iron stairs installed on the ship's side were crowded with soldiers carrying various equipment.
"No resistance!" After putting down his telescope, the navy captain on the bridge of the Brunas ironclad warship flanking the fleet said to his executive officer with a hint of regret.
All the angled cannons on the warship were aimed at the shore, various calibers of gun barrels silently awaiting their moment to roar.
"Board the boats! Board the boats!" An officer, wearing a life ring around his neck, waved his arms and shouted loudly, leaning on the ship's railing.
Having climbed to the end of the rope ladder and with weapons on their backs, the soldiers jumped into the rocking boats with the help of sailors.
