Chapter 62: The King's Army

"; Zhou Wei!" Lin Yu picked up the telephone on his desk, "; ready the vehicles, go to the storage base."

"; Yes, Bureau Chief!"

Waiting in the black Ford sedan downstairs, Lin Yu impatiently opened the system panel.

【German Seventh Armored Division Detailed Information】

【Command Structure】

Headquarters command team (including staff, communications, etc.): 500 personnel

Logistics support team: 800 personnel

【25th Armored Regiment】

Main combat units:

Tiger King Tank Company: 7 Tiger King Tanks

Tiger Tank Battalion: 22 Tiger I tanks

Leopard Tank Battalion: 60 Leopard Tanks

Model 3 Tank Battalion: 40 Model 3 Tanks

38T Light Tank Battalion: 48 38T tanks

Yellow Weasel Assault Vehicle Battalion: 36 assault vehicles

Model 3 Assault Cannon Battalion: 54 assault cannons

Model 4 Assault Cannon Battalion: 48 assault cannons

Fire support:

75mm anti-tank gun company: 18 guns

37mm anti-tank gun company: 12 guns

20mm anti-aircraft gun company: 18 guns

Supporting supply vehicles: 180 military trucks

Total personnel: 2,400

【26th Armored Regiment】

Main combat units:

Tiger King Tank Company: 4 Tiger King Tanks

Tiger Tank Battalion: 12 Tiger I tanks

Leopard Tank Battalion: 36 Leopard Tanks

Model 3 Tank Battalion: 24 Model 3 Tanks

38T Light Tank Battalion: 30 38T tanks

Yellow Weasel Assault Vehicle Battalion: 24 assault vehicles

Model 3 Assault Cannon Battalion: 36 assault cannons

Model 4 Assault Cannon Battalion: 30 assault cannons

Fire support:

75mm anti-tank gun company: 12 guns

37mm anti-tank gun company: 9 guns

20mm anti-aircraft gun company: 12 guns

Supporting supply vehicles: 120 military trucks

Total personnel: 1,800

【7th Armored Grenade Troop】

Three mechanized infantry battalions, each equipped with:

Armored transport vehicles:

Half-tracked armored personnel carriers: 90 (total 270)

Light armored reconnaissance vehicles: 30 (total 90)

Various military trucks: 90 (total 270)

Battalion-level firepower:

120mm heavy mortars: 18 (total 54)

mm Mortar: 24 (total 72)

75mm anti-tank guns: 12 (total 36)

37mm anti-tank guns: 9 (total 27)

Individual equipment: MP40 submachine gun, MG42 machine gun (two per squad), anti-tank rocket launcher

Total personnel: 2,800

【8th Motorized Infantry Regiment】

Two motorized infantry battalions:

Each battalion equipped with:

- Military trucks: 60 (total 120)

- Motorcycles: 80 (total 160)

- Light armored vehicles: 20 (total 40)

- mm Mortar: 12 (total 24)

- 75mm anti-tank guns: 6 (total 12)

-37 mm anti-tank gun: 6 guns (total 12 guns)

One heavy fire support battalion:

-105 mm howitzer: 12 guns

-75 mm anti-tank gun: 12 guns

-37 mm anti-tank gun: 12 guns

-20 mm anti-aircraft gun: 12 guns

Total personnel: 2,000

【7th Armored Artillery Regiment】

Self-propelled artillery battalion: 【maintain original organization】

Marshal's Staff Self-Propelled Artillery: 150 mm caliber, 96 guns

Vespa Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun: quad-mounted 20 mm, 48 guns

Heavy artillery battalion:

Field artillery battalion:

88 mm Field Artillery: 36 guns

75 mm Field Artillery: 90 guns

Mortar battalion:

81 mm Mortar: 108 guns

Traction vehicles: half-tracked tractors, 290 units

Supply vehicles: military trucks, 310 units

Total personnel: 2,000

【7th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion】

Armored Reconnaissance Company:

Light armored vehicles: 45 units

Armored Reconnaissance Vehicles: 30 units

Motorized Reconnaissance Company:

Motorcycles: 90 units

Light armored vehicles: 20 units

Regimental fire support:

75 mm anti-tank gun: 18 guns

37 mm anti-tank gun: 12 guns

20 mm anti-aircraft gun: 12 guns

Supply vehicles: military trucks, 60 units

Total personnel: 800

【8th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion】

Organization same as the 7th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion

Total personnel: 800

【Support Units】

Armored Engineer Battalion: 600 personnel

Engineering armored vehicles: 24 units

Bridge-layer vehicles: 12 units

Military trucks: 60 units

Signal Battalion: 400 personnel

Communication armored vehicles: 30 units

Military trucks: 30 units

Logistics Battalion: 500 personnel

Various supply vehicles: 210 units

Fuel tankers: 30 units

Repair vehicles: 24 units

【Firepower Statistics】

Main battle equipment:

Tiger King Tank: 11 units

Tiger I Tank: 34 units

Leopard Tank: 96 units

Tank No. 3: 64 units

38T Tank: 78 units

Yellow Weasel tank destroyer: 60 vehicles

Model 3 Assault Cannon: 90 units

Model 4 Assault Cannon: 78 units

Artillery system:

Self-propelled artillery: 96 pieces

Visepe anti‑aircraft gun: 48 pieces

88 mm field artillery: 36 pieces

75 mm field artillery: 90 pieces

mm Mortar: 204 pieces

75 mm anti‑tank gun: 108 pieces

37 mm anti‑tank gun: 72 pieces

20 mm anti‑aircraft gun: 42 pieces

Vehicle total statistics

Main battle tank: 283 vehicles

Assault cannon / tank destroyer: 228 vehicles

Self-propelled artillery: 144 pieces

Half-Track Armored Vehicle: 560 vehicles

Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle: 280 vehicles

Engineering special vehicles: 90 vehicles

Military trucks: 1,120 vehicles

Motorcycles: 340 vehicles

Total: 3,045 vehicles of all types

Special notes

All equipment conforms to the 1944 standard, including spare parts

Ammunition reserves:

Tank main gun shells: 200 rounds per vehicle

Self‑propelled artillery shells: 300 rounds per piece

Field artillery shells: 400 rounds per piece

Mortar shells: 600 rounds per piece

Small‑caliber gun shells: 800 rounds per piece

Machine gun rounds: per gun

Fuel reserves:

Gasoline: 3,000,000 liters

Diesel: 1,800,000 liters

All personnel possess the corresponding professional skills

The command system can achieve full‑band radio communication

Total personnel: persons

Total vehicles: 3,045

Note: In reality the German army did not have such fierce firepower configuration; this is a system bonus version, with firepower three times that of the original German army.

"—This is what truly makes a premier armored division," Lin Yu said, nodding with satisfaction.

The vehicle turned a corner and entered the block where the storage base was located.

"By the way," Lin Yu folded away the system panel, "how is the base's renovation going?"

"Bureau Chief, the underground garage is complete and can accommodate at least two hundred vehicles of all types," Zhou Wei adjusted his glasses, "The surface warehouses have also been reinforced and can fully shelter large equipment."

Lin Yu nodded. This storage base, covering thirty mu, appears on the surface as an ordinary freight transfer station, but underground it has been hollowed out.

It is now perfect for parking this armored division's equipment.

"But Bureau Chief..." Zhou Wei said with some concern, "With so much advanced equipment, won't it be too conspicuous?"

"Afraid of what?" Lin Yu sneered, "By the time they notice, it'll be too late."

The vehicle slowly drove into the storage base's main gate.

A hint of anticipation flashed in Lin Yu's eyes. With this armored division, a bloodbath of the concession would be merely an appetizer.

The real show is still to come...

The vehicle entered deep into the storage base, and Lin Yu's pupils contracted sharply.

In the vast underground space, rows of steel behemoths stood in perfect formation. Tiger King Tanks were majestic and powerful, their black barrels pointing forward. Leopard Tanks followed closely, their streamlined hulls exuding a sharp killing intent.

The Armored Grenade Troop's Half-Track Armored Vehicles formed a long column, the MG42 machine guns on them glinting coldly. Marshal's Staff self‑propelled artillery stood tall, its 88 mm anti‑aircraft gun pointing toward the heavens.

"Achtung! (Attention!)"

At the German command, thousands of soldiers clad in tiger‑pattern camouflage instantly stood at attention. Their faces beneath steel helmets were sharply defined, eyes flashing with a chilling gleam that made hearts race.

; HerrKommandant! (Chief!);

A tall German military officer strode over, the Iron Cross on his chest gleaming with a cold light.

; I am Colonel Hans von Shiteyin, commander of the 7th Armored Division, reporting for duty!; He said in standard Mandarin, raising his hand in a salute.

Lin Yu returned the salute: "; Colonel Shiteyin, how are the troops?";

; All equipment is intact, personnel are in position.; Colonel Shiteyin straightened his back,; The 7th Armored Division can enter combat at any time!;

Lin Yu nodded and strode toward the armored unit.

The Tiger King Tank's tracks were almost as tall as him, and the muzzle of its 88mm main gun could easily pierce any armor. Although the Leopard Tank was slightly smaller in size, its streamlined appearance still exuded a chilling killing intent.

; This batch of equipment...; Lin Yu stroked the Tiger King Tank's cold armor,; In this era, it is practically invincible.;

; Yes, sir!; Colonel Shiteyin's eyes flashed with a hint of pride,; Our equipment and training are top-notch.;

Lin Yu continued forward. The armored grenadiers stood at attention, their MP40 submachine guns and MG42 machine guns wiped to a shine. The barrel of the Marshal's Staff self-propelled howitzer gleamed coldly, showing at a glance that it was meticulously maintained.

; Very good.; Lin Yu nodded satisfactorily,; Colonel Shiteyin, are you ready to accept the first mission?;

; Jawohl! (Yes!); Colonel Shiteyin straightened his back,; The 7th Armored Division is on standby at any time!;

; Then that's good.; Lin Yu's eyes flashed with a cold glint,; Let Shen City witness what a true king's army is!;

; Sieg! (Victory!); Colonel Shiteyin shouted.

; Sieg!; Thousands of German soldiers replied in unison, their voices echoing in the underground space.

Lin Yu curled the corner of his mouth into a cold smile. This steel torrent will make the entire Shen City tremble!

; This... this is the Tiger King?; Lin Yu, like a country bumpkin who had never seen the world, walked around the steel beast.

The Tiger King Tank was mighty and imposing; just its tracks were almost as tall as him. The black 88mm main gun pointed diagonally at the skyline, merely looking at it made one's heart pound with fear.

; Yes, sir.; Colonel Shiteyin's mouth twitched slightly, obviously not expecting this big shot to be like this.

; This gun... how far can it fire? How powerful is it?; Lin Yu touched the cold barrel, his eyes shining.

; The KwK43 88mm main gun has an effective range of 3000 meters.; Colonel Shiteyin said solemnly,; Armor-piercing shells can easily penetrate 150mm of armor. In this era, no tank can withstand a single hit from it.;

; My goodness...; Lin Yu swallowed,; How thick is this armor?;

; The front armor is 185mm, the side armor 80mm.; Colonel Shiteyin, somewhat helpless, said,; Sir, why don't we go look at the Marshal's Staff self-propelled howitzer?;

; All right, all right, all right!; Lin Yu broke into a little run toward the self-propelled howitzers.

; Why is this barrel so long?; He craned his neck to look at the Marshal's Staff.

; 150mm caliber, range up to 40 kilometers.; Colonel Shiteyin explained,; One shell can overturn a building.;

; 40 kilometers?; Lin Yu widened his eyes,; That means the entire Shen City is within range!

; That's the theory.; Colonel Shiteyin nodded,; But I'd still recommend using the 88mm anti-aircraft gun for higher accuracy.;

; Anti-aircraft gun?; Lin Yu rushed over to the anti-aircraft gun position,; Isn't this for shooting down aircraft?

; Besides air defense, the 88mm anti-aircraft gun is also an excellent anti-tank weapon.; Colonel Shiteyin followed behind,; When firing horizontally, it can penetrate 200mm of armor.;

; That powerful?; Lin Yu stroked the barrel, reluctant to let go.

Watching this big shot fiddle around like a child, Colonel Shiteyin couldn't help but rub his forehead. Is this official here to inspect the troops, or to visit a military museum?

; Sir, would you like to see our communications equipment?; He tried to change the subject.

Seeing Lin Yu's excited look, Zhou Wei tried to suppress a laugh nearby. Who would have thought that the usually decisive Bureau Chief Lin also had such a childish side.

Moreover, these pieces of equipment would still be top-notch even twenty years later, let alone in this era...

; Sir,; Colonel Shiteyin finally couldn't hold back,; I don't know when you intend to...

; Don't rush, don't rush!; Lin Yu waved his hand,; Let me take another look at the Leopard Tank...

Colonel Shiteyin shook his head helplessly. It seems today's equipment tour won't be ending anytime soon...