"My troops understand how to fight in the mountains better than any Charlemagne soldier. However... it's obvious that our adversaries know much more about our nature and combat habits than all Charlemagnes combined."
Lieutenant Colonel Bittrich helplessly spread his hands, his face etched with exhaustion as he said,
"The enemy doesn't engage us in direct combat; they rely on the terrain to continuously harass our supply lines. Occasionally, they even blend into the civilian population to attack guards or isolated soldiers. Due to the prohibition, we can't use forceful means to retaliate, nor can we misuse violence. The natives are completely uncooperative, and there's no progress in the investigation of the assailants, which is a severe blow to morale. Right now, officers can still control their emotions, suppressing the soldiers' dissatisfaction and anger. But if officers lose control, I can hardly guarantee they won't vent their rage on the civilians."