Germany launched a total of 15,000 V1 rockets and 3,000 V2 rockets towards Britain.
There are dozens of British V-series rockets that have not exploded, so V2 rockets are no secret to southern Africa, let alone those defective and semi-finished products.
This is not a von Braun problem.
Germany's support for von Braun is limited. Under such circumstances, it is not easy for von Braun to research the V series rockets to this extent.
Southern Africa can give greater support to von Braun, provided that von Braun is rescued first.
"The total number of German troops in the three villages was only one company, led by Colonel Muller, who was from the SS. He was a very brutal man. Several German soldiers tried to escape a few days ago, but Colonel Muller ordered them to be shot."
Li remembered the scene at that time and trembled all over.
After the Russian army invaded the German mainland, researchers at the Peenemünde base were also organized and received four hours of street fighting training every day.
Until then, the war had nothing to do with the researchers. Their only mission was to improve the V-series rockets.
After leaving the Peenemünde base, the researchers fled all the way without encountering the Allied forces and lacked sufficient understanding of the war.
So when Colonel Mueller shot the deserters, the shock to the researchers was very real.
"Then we have to be careful not to alert the guards -" Major Marley immediately changed his plan. Entering the mountain with such a big fanfare would definitely alert the Germans.
"I know a small road that can lead directly to the professor's village."
That would be easy to handle.
Marly asked everyone to get out of the car, carefully selected dozens of combatants, took a small road to hide in the mountains, and prepared to use the night to go to Von Braun's village.
As long as von Braun is found, more than half of the task is completed.
As for Colonel Mueller.
Marley didn't take it to heart at all.
The SS was originally Mustache's personal guard. Before the outbreak of World War II, its main combat strength was only four regiments.
After the outbreak of World War II, the SS expanded rapidly. At its peak, it had 39 divisions with nearly one million people, including 16 armored divisions and motorized infantry divisions. In the later stages of the war, in order to make up for the shortage of German troops, it began to absorb foreign combatants.
Compared with their combat effectiveness, the SS's ideology was more affected by the mustache, their fighting will was stronger, and their resistance was more thorough.
Interestingly, compared with the Germans, the foreign soldiers in the SS were more stubborn and fought more bravely.
The Peenemünde base is one of the most important research and development bases in Germany. The SS troops responsible for security work are all composed of Germans. This is also the reason why some people took the initiative to escape.
After confirming the identity of the SS, Marley paid no attention to the defenders.
It's really intimidating for the SS to be used as an honor guard.
Fighting ability——
Anyway, there is no comparison with the southern African field troops.
While Marley and Billy waited for dark, Von Braun felt uneasy inside.
Today, scientists did not come to von Braun's room to listen to the news. Walter and Muller came to von Braun to discuss the next plan.
The R&D team came to the Alps not for a skiing vacation, but to work. According to the previous plan, the R&D team would continue to study the V-series rockets in the Alps.
The plan could not keep up with the changes, and the R&D team was streamlined in the Harz Mountains. Even the data was buried in the coal mines in the Harz Mountains, which also made it impossible to carry out research work at all.
"Let's wait until the situation stabilizes. The researchers are not in the mood to work now." Von Braun was stalling for time and the Third Reich would cease to exist. By then, naturally no one would care about these idiots.
A useful scholar.
Smart people all know that after this world war ends, Germany will be subject to more severe sanctions than the last world war. What use will rockets have by then?
Researching rockets is an extremely professional job. Most of these scientists are over fifty and have been studying rockets for most of their lives. It is unrealistic for them to change careers. In other words, they will all be unemployed after the war.
"Doctor, we haven't failed yet, we should continue working." Colonel Mueller looked ugly, and he felt guilty even after hearing these words.
Von Braun raised his plastered arm to signal, with a wry smile on his face.
You see, my arm is broken like this. Even if I want to work, I can't move it.
"We'll talk about work later. The more important issue now is that the supplies we carry are about to be exhausted-" Walter frowned. When people work, they must be fed first.
When the R&D team entered the mountain, they did not bring many living supplies. Hundreds of people ate, drank, and defecated, which made Walter almost turn his head with worry.
The mountain people here are not rich either. There is little land in the mountains. Most of the mountain people rely on grazing to make a living. They live a tight life, barely able to survive.
The R&D team can still support it for a while by purchasing daily necessities from the homes of mountain residents.
When the livestock in the mountain people's homes are exhausted, everyone will have to go dig rats in the mountains.
"If it doesn't work, we can streamline the personnel again -" Colonel Mueller was ruthless.
The last time we streamlined, we kept all unimportant personnel in the Harz Mountains and left them to fend for themselves.
Now that the R&D team has entered the Alps, how can it be reduced if streamlined?
Recalling the scene where Mueller shot the deserter a few days ago, von Braun was frightened.
"No, we must not do that." Von Braun said firmly.
"Are you kidding?" Walter also frowned, and he would not allow Mueller to point his gun at the researchers.
Mueller's execution of deserters was an order from Mustache and was within the scope of his authority.
Walter is the director of the Peenemünde base. Although he also has the identity of a German artillery lieutenant general, he is still a civilian employee after all.
"Of course not, everyone who betrays the country must die!" Muller has gone crazy. Not only does he want to die for the country, but he also wants to drag everyone with him.
"I absolutely disagree with you doing this. We can mobilize everyone to search for supplies and try every means to tide over the difficulties." Walter is not crazy, he is still reasonable.
"Don't you have guns? You can use them to hunt -" Von Braun was dissatisfied with Colonel Mueller's cruelty.
Soldiers definitely eat more than scientific researchers and consume more supplies.
The SS troops under Muller were not just pampered, but also aloof. It was impossible for them to be self-reliant.
"Impossible, our ammunition is limited." Mueller didn't want to waste ammunition. If the gun ran out of bullets, it would just be a fire stick.
"Then when will your ammunition be ready for use?" Von Braun and Walter had the same position, which gave Von Braun some confidence.
Muller smiled grimly and said nothing.
If the Allies came, the SS would probably not be able to defeat them.
Therefore, the weapons of the SS were mostly used against researchers.
After understanding this, von Braun no longer had any expectations for Mueller.
Muller had a heavy task. He had to check the defense before dark and leave early.
Walter did not leave, but he was not in the mood to talk. Both he and von Braun were in heavy moods.
"Staying here is waiting for death. We have to find a way." Von Braun hoped to get Walter's support.
If there is Walter's support, then von Braun will have the confidence to withstand Muller and wait for the support of the Allies.
"What can we do now -" Walter's face was gloomy. He was still different from von Braun. Walter would not surrender voluntarily until he was cornered.
Of course, Walter was not very willing to die for his country.
Before von Braun could speak, there was suddenly the sound of dense footsteps outside the hospital.
Muller left and returned, bringing with him several SS soldiers armed with live ammunition.
"One of your men is missing!" Mueller roughly opened the door and asked von Braun directly: "Where did Keith Billy go?"
"I still need an operation on my arm. Billy is going to help me make an appointment with the doctor." Von Braun had already prepared it.
Von Braun was seriously injured, with comminuted fractures in his shoulder and arm. He could not fully recover from one operation and needed a second operation.
"Why didn't you report it?" Mueller asked sternly. He would never allow anyone to voluntarily leave his sight.
There are wars everywhere now, and Allied troops are everywhere outside the mountains. If Billy goes to find a doctor, it's okay, but what if he goes to find the Allied troops?
"I made an appointment with the doctor, you know this -" Von Braun pretended to be surprised.
Muller did know this, and it was Muller who helped von Braun find the doctor.
"Why don't you let my people find a doctor?" Mueller yelled, and he felt keenly that things were not that simple.
According to regulations, this kind of matter must be reported and then handed over to Mueller's staff for handling.
This is also necessary. After all, the Alps are not that safe. If you are alone in the wild, if you are attacked by a wild beast, it will really be a disaster.
Even if the SS is a splendid military force, its ability to deal with danger is still better than that of scientists who spend all day in the laboratory.
"Is it useful to report to your people? I can't order the noble SS." Von Braun took the opportunity to get angry.
"Very good, send someone to find him and bring him back to me!" Mueller glared at von Braun. When he was captured, Mueller would make von Braun look good.
Von Braun was tough on the outside but very panicked mentally.
It would be better if Billy found allies.
In the event of an accident, von Braun would have no chance to escape.
After Mueller finished his harsh words and led the people away, he did not forget to leave two guards in front of von Braun's door.
This is what house arrest means.
Considering that von Braun was injured, Mueller did not provide special protection to von Braun.
"Calm down, be careful-" Walter seemed to realize something, and gave von Braun careful instructions before leaving.
Von Braun said nothing. All he could do now was pray.
Marly was still very efficient. After nightfall, he led the carefully selected soldiers of the expeditionary force and advanced along the path towards von Braun's village. He encountered no accidents along the way.
This is also normal.
It's not that Muller is careless, it's really a wilderness, and the Allies don't look down on these remote areas, so Muller's pressure comes from within the R&D team, and there is really not much external pressure.
Strictly speaking, the threat from wild beasts is greater than that from the Allies.
Therefore, the SS's guns were aimed internally, not externally.
Long-distance raids are a common occurrence for the Southern African Expeditionary Force. Armed cross-country training for field troops is just an appetizer. Even though the troops have been mechanized, training in this area has not been relaxed.
In the final analysis, war is still about people. No matter how advanced the weapons and equipment are, the basic quality of the officers and soldiers must still be ensured. Southern Africa is not only good at clearing the ground with firepower, but can also fight vigorously even if the weapons and equipment do not dominate.
A small team of dozens of people had a small goal. Less than twenty minutes after setting off, an accident happened.
It's not the expeditionary force's problem, it's Billy.
In the research team, Billy is a young man with relatively good physical fitness.
But compared to the expeditionary officers and soldiers who spent all day crawling in mud and water, there was still a gap in Billy's physical fitness.
Seeing Billy lying on the ground gasping for breath, Marley frowned.
This young man's physical fitness is not good, it's too bad!
The expedition officers and soldiers were still fully armed, with a set of equipment weighing thirty or forty kilograms, and they all marched with heavy loads.
Billy is still traveling lightly.
"Drink some water, drink slowly, don't be in a hurry -" Marley had to endure it even if he was anxious. Without Billy to lead the way, Marley and the others would be headless in the mountains.
"Let's go, I can do it -" Billy took a sip of water, took a few more breaths, and stood up.
We set off again, this time at a much slower pace.
An hour later, under the guidance of Billy, Marley and the commandos finally arrived at the village where von Braun was located.
The village is not big, with more than a dozen houses scattered on a hillside, and six trucks parked next to it. The truck is the temporary residence of the SS.
To say that Muller was good to the members of the R&D team, at least he did not let the scientists crowd the truck.
Of course, this will also help Muller assemble his troops faster.
"The professor lives in the house in the center. You have to be careful when you go there. There are dogs--" Billy was cautious. The dogs here were either military dogs or common guard dogs.
However, it’s hard to say how useful guard dogs can be now, because there are too many strangers in the village now. If they sound a warning when they hear any noise, they may have to bark all night.
"Your mission has been completed, leave the next work to me." Marley actually wore a night vision goggle on his face.
Although Germany also has night vision devices, they are few in number. At least Muller's men were not equipped with them.
Almost everyone in Marly has a night vision device, especially several precision shooters. The night vision devices they are equipped with are the latest models, with better and clearer vision.
It is said above that weapons and equipment are not important. In fact, it is not true. When the gap is so big, it is a complete crushing game, and there is no suspense at all.
Marley observed carefully for a long time. There seemed to be only six sentries in the entire village, and not a single mobile sentry.
