Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 1185 Careful deployment

On the Heijiang front, a hidden position five kilometers away from the river bank.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, the sun shone through the sparse leaves onto the ground, creating mottled shadows. In this hidden forest, nearly two hundred Nebelwerfer rocket launchers were being deployed intensively.

"Quick, move the rocket launcher to the designated position," a commander shouted, "Pay attention to camouflage, so as not to be discovered by the enemy's reconnaissance aircraft."

The soldiers moved quickly and in an orderly manner, skillfully driving the Nebelwerfers along the predetermined routes into the positions. Each rocket launcher was carefully hidden under trees and camouflage nets, blending in with the surrounding environment.

"Add a few more layers of camouflage nets here," a soldier said, pointing to a rocket launcher, "to ensure that nothing unusual can be seen from the air."

"Understood," another soldier quickly took down the camouflage net from the truck and worked with his comrades to completely cover up the rocket launcher.

On the other side of the position, technicians are conducting the final inspection and debugging of the rocket launchers. The launch angle and range of each rocket launcher have been precisely calculated to ensure that they can cover the enemy's defense line on the opposite bank.

"Fire systems normal," a technician reported. "All rockets ready."

"Very good," the commander nodded with satisfaction, "Once we receive the order, we will be able to deal a devastating blow to the enemy."

In this hidden position, the soldiers were busy and tense in an orderly manner. They knew that these Nebelwerfer rocket launchers would be the key weapon to break the enemy's defense line.

"Remember to keep the radio silent," the commander reminded, "We can't expose our position."

"Yes," the soldiers replied in a low voice and continued with their camouflage and deployment work.

As time went by, the rocket launchers on the position were gradually deployed.

The Nebelwerfer is a powerful multiple rocket launcher system designed for massive fire coverage and suppression of enemy positions.

Nebel rocket launchers are usually equipped with 122mm or larger caliber rockets and can carry a variety of warheads such as high-explosive, incendiary, and smoke screen warheads to meet different combat needs.

The maximum range of the Nebelwerfer rocket launcher is 7 kilometers, which can carry out long-range strikes outside the enemy's firepower range. This range enables it to effectively suppress the enemy's front-line positions and rear support lines.

The Nebel rocket launcher adopts a multi-tube design, usually equipped with 16 to 40 launch tubes, and is capable of launching a large number of rockets in a short period of time, forming dense fire coverage.

The Nebel rocket launcher is mounted on a tracked or wheeled chassis, has good mobility, can be deployed and evacuated quickly, and can adapt to rapid changes on the battlefield.

The rockets of the Nebelwerfer are loaded with high-energy explosives, which produce powerful shock waves and fragmentation effects when they explode, and can effectively destroy the enemy's light armored vehicles, infantry positions and fortifications.

Although the accuracy of rocket launchers is not as good as that of guided weapons, through dense fire coverage, the Nebelwerfer rocket launcher can cause devastating damage to enemy targets over a large range.

Rocket launcher position on the Heijiang front line.

At 150 p.m., a large logistics convoy was delivering ammunition to the position. Dozens of heavy trucks slowly drove in, and the carriages were filled with MM caliber high-explosive rockets. Each rocket was carefully fixed on a special ammunition rack to prevent accidents during transportation.

"Handle carefully," the logistics company commander reminded loudly, "These high-explosive rockets are very sensitive. Be sure to follow standard procedures."

Soldiers lined up in long lines to unload boxes of rockets from trucks and carefully carry them to various launch positions. Each rocket launcher position is equipped with a special ammunition bunker to store these deadly weapons.

"Each Nebelwerfer is equipped with 60 rockets," a quartermaster was counting the number, "to ensure sufficient firepower reserves."

At this moment, the command vehicle of Division Commander Otto drove into the position. He quickly got out of the vehicle and immediately asked about the preparations.

"Report to the division commander," the rocket artillery battalion commander stood at attention and saluted, "We have already received more than 8000 high-explosive rockets, and we expect that all ammunition can be delivered within an hour."

Otto nodded, walked to an ammunition box, and carefully examined the 150MM caliber rocket: "The power of this high-explosive warhead is enough to destroy the enemy's concrete bunkers. A single salvo can turn their defense line into ruins."

“Yes, division commander,” the battalion commander added, “we have calculated the number of rockets needed for each target. Key fortifications will receive more intensive fire coverage.”

Otto continued to inspect the position, watching the soldiers busying around: "Pay special attention when loading. Rockets of this caliber weigh nearly 60 kilograms. Be sure to pay attention to safety when carrying them."

"Understood, commander," the battalion commander replied, "We have equipped each loading group with a special mechanical auxiliary device to ensure that the loading is completed safely and quickly."

"Very good," Otto nodded with satisfaction, "Remember, we only have one chance. The first volley must deal a fatal blow to the enemy."

"Please rest assured, commander," the battalion commander said firmly, "our rocket launchers are all elites, and every shot will hit the target accurately."

Otto looked around the entire position. Densely packed Nebelwerfers were hidden under camouflage nets, and a large number of high-explosive rockets were being distributed to various positions in an orderly manner. This was a force ready to strike a thunderous blow to the enemy.

"Keep preparing," Otto said at last. "By this time tomorrow, the enemy will know how weak their defenses are."

Rocket launcher position on the Heijiang front line.

At six o'clock in the morning, a thin mist covered the entire position, and the air was filled with a hint of tension. Division Commander Otto arrived at the rocket launcher position early to personally supervise the final preparations.

"Everyone pay attention," Otto ordered loudly, "Today's mission is critical. We must ensure that every rocket hits the target accurately."

The artillerymen quickly took action and began to make final preparations and adjustments. Each Nebelwerfer rocket launcher was carefully checked to ensure that the launch system was functioning properly. Technicians were busy shuttling between the launch tubes to make final adjustments.

"The firing angle has been adjusted," an artilleryman reported, "and all rocket launchers have locked onto the target."

"Ammunition loading is complete," another artilleryman added, "and the high-explosive rockets are all in place."

Otto walked to a rocket launcher and carefully checked the launch system and ammunition loading: "Make sure every rocket can be launched smoothly. Any failure may affect the entire combat plan."

"Yes, commander," the artillerymen answered in unison and continued to busily carry out the final inspection.

On the other side of the position, commanders were communicating with the various rocket artillery teams via radio to ensure that all units could launch a salvo at the same time.

"Communication system is normal," the operator reported, "all rocket artillery teams are ready and waiting for the launch order."

Otto nodded with satisfaction and looked around the entire position. After a night of preparation, the Nebelwerfer rocket launcher was ready to launch a devastating attack on the enemy at any time.

"All units, please be alert," Otto ordered over the radio. "Stay alert and wait for the signal to fire."

As the sun gradually rose, the mist began to dissipate, and the entire position looked particularly solemn in the morning light.