161: Fight and run, that's the tactic!

As for the V3 Rocket, that was Sieglinde's most imaginative creation!

Actually, a long time ago, the German Settlement invented rockets as a means of transport.

A rocket, in essence, is a gas propulsion device, and there's nothing particularly unusual about it. One could even say that itsPrototype existed when airplanes were around.

Among them, the V1 model was called a cruise missile, which was also the earliest missile prototype to appear on Azure Star. If this model were to develop for a few more decades, it would very likely evolve into the ballistic missiles that appeared in Lin Ye's two dungeons.

The V2 model, on the other hand, was a supersonic rocket, with greater power and higher consumption. Under limited conditions, it could already achieve supersonic speeds! It was used by the German Settlement in the field of air defense.

Therefore, if it weren't for Lin Ye, the Aryans in the German Settlement would look more like the overpowered people in this world.

Both of these models are classics. Compared to the V1 cruise missile and the V2 supersonic rocket, the V3 Rocket, personally designed by Sieglinde, appears even more peculiar. Rather than a rocket, it's more like an ultra-long cannon.

Within a five-stage accelerated cannon, multiple gunpowder ignition points are set, leading to a chain explosion for propulsion, greatly increasing the projectile's range and power!

The V3 Rocket's barrel is 130 meters long, and its range can reach nearly a hundred kilometers!

To a certain extent, one could say this thing is the prototype of an intercontinental missile! In principle, there is basically no difference; all that's missing is the accumulation of time.

"All troops, listen up! Open fire!!!" Manstein commanded loudly. "Bombard Volgograd from long range!"

At this moment, all secret weapons were brought out, each displaying its unique power, simultaneously firing upon Volgograd.

In a five-million-person dungeon, the German brought an inexhaustible supply of ammunition, so they held nothing back, unleashing full firepower!

In an instant, the tranquil Volgograd was engulfed by artillery fire.

Manstein had no intention of entering Volgograd; his goal was simply pure destruction.

To use all firepower to indiscriminately bombard everything in the city, and then draw in the supporting forces from Moscow.

Whether it was Sieglinde's deliberate calculation or a stroke of luck, this indiscriminate long-range bombardment was indeed very effective.

There were actually a small number of Armata T-14 tanks guarding Volgograd, but under Manstein's full bombardment, even the Armata couldn't withstand such explosive lethality!

One must know that the destructive power of the V3 Rocket and the gustav heavy cannon actually had some of the essence of a Nuclear Bomb! Ordinary shells couldn't penetrate the Armata's armor, but these two weapons were no less effective!

The tank groups that had originally intended to break through the encirclement to provide reinforcement were shattered into fragments amidst the roar of artillery fire, turning into a pile of wreckage.

The sound of explosions was like ocean waves, rolling in layers, one after another, endless!

In less than ten minutes, Volgograd's outer defenses were completely destroyed. The city's appearance became riddled with holes, a scene of utter devastation. Former defensive fortifications, buildings, and facilities were annihilated under the bombardment, leaving only ruins.

The air was thick with the mingled scent of gunpowder smoke and blood.

Even from a great distance, one could hear the tragic wails from within.

"Sky Curtain Notification: You have attacked Volgograd, one of the Bear Clan's main cities! The Bear Clan Army will launch a full counterattack!"

"The Army from the capital, Moscow, will arrive at the battlefield in one hour!"

"The Bear Clan's Southern Army will arrive at the battlefield in thirty minutes!"

"The Bear Clan's Central Army will arrive at the battlefield in forty-five minutes!"

"The Bear Clan's First Tank Division and First Armored Division will arrive at the battlefield in forty-five minutes!"

"The Bear Clan Aerospace Force will arrive at the battlefield in twenty minutes!"

"The Bear Clan's Baltic Sea Fleet will provide long-range support to Volgograd in twenty minutes!"

"Challenger, please complete the occupation of the main city as quickly as possible before reinforcements arrive..."

They're here, just as expected!

At this moment, even Manstein had to admire Sieglinde's intuition and judgment!

The Bear Clan's Aerospace Force and Navy indeed provided support very quickly, able to arrive in twenty minutes.

One could say this time exceeded Manstein's expectations.

Twenty minutes was simply not enough to capture the entire Volgograd. Even if all the troops of the Three Generals were counted, the time would still not be enough.

Because attacking is attacking, and occupying is occupying.

To occupy a main city, one needs to go deep inside and engage in various small-scale battles. Although Volgograd currently has no troops, it doesn't mean there are no various defensive facilities in the city!

After twenty minutes, when the annoying Bear Clan Air Force arrives, Manstein's Army will be restricted and then fall into a hard battle.

After that, the Bear Clan's main Army will surround Manstein's Army!

It's laughable that, in Lin Ye's setting, even at this point, the Sky Curtain was still misleading the Challenger!

It was actually urging the Challenger to race against time to attack the city...

If that were the case, it would undoubtedly lead to defeat!

"Everyone, listen up!"

"Cease all attacks! Then everyone move towards Moscow! Link up with General General Guderian!"

"Let the Bear Clan's Army find nothing!"

Manstein's Army was well-trained. As soon as the order was given, they immediately began to execute it, showing no reluctance towards the battle. Everything seemed to be done in one smooth motion.

Even when facing a victory within reach, everyone could resist the temptation, stopping when told to stop. This level of organization was truly rare.

All military equipment turned around, and the main Army began to move northwest.

This fluid operation of attack and retreat left the people in the live broadcast dumbfounded.

The people of Azure Star all knew that the Aryans were very strong in combat. The German were inherently warlike, and the Aryans were the elite among the German.

It's like choosing the best of the best! Those selected by Sieglinde to remain in the Settlement were inherently those with extremely strong combat talent.

These people were strong, firstly, because their individual combat strength was very high; they were loyal to battle and loved battle. Secondly, they were strong because their people had extremely strong combat discipline and were very obedient to the Leader and the Three Generals.

However, because there had been no large-scale battles of this magnitude on Azure Star before, at most only a few thousand people, some things couldn't be seen.

So no one knew how the highly disciplined Aryans would perform in a million-person scale battle.

Seeing it today, the First Settlement truly lives up to its name as the First Settlement!

The Winter is Coming dungeon can be said to have given these people an even bigger stage!

Not only did they show no signs of discomfort, but they also fought with great momentum.