But in fact, even if the 86th Su Infantry Brigade arrived in time, it would not change anything, because the strength of this brigade could not break through the first infantry division's garrison, and there were even many bunkers that were large enough to be intact... The bunkers could not play any role in the First Infantry Regiment, but it was another matter for the Soviet army without a rocket launcher.

So, when the Soviet army launched an attack on the airport on the periphery, the prisoners and seized materials were counted inside the airport.

There were more than 3,000 prisoners, of which more than 1,000 were pilots and airport logistics personnel. Colonel Slain ordered them to be divided into two groups and ordered that the prisoners be detained immediately if there was any danger or signs of escape... These people were never allowed to escape.

There are so many materials seized, because there are 289 fighter jets of various types, 86 cars, 30 Katyusha rocket launchers, 89 "Stuart", "Valentine" and T26 tanks of various types (Note: The Caucasus region is an important land channel for Britain and the United States to provide equipment assistance to the Soviet Union, so nearly half of the tanks in the Caucasus region are provided by Britain and the United States)

In addition, there are mountains of ammunition, gasoline and diesel in the warehouse... As Qin Chuan estimated, Solione was an important transit station, and when front-line supplies were in short supply, he would also use transport aircraft to transport supplies. There would even be many supplies transported by the Black Sea Fleet from the Caucasus region.

The reason is very simple. Solione is the intersection of the southern and northern peninsular peninsulars, and the front line running only about 30 kilometers away from the two peninsulars. No matter where the materials are needed, they can be delivered to the front line in time.

Of course, the most important materials among them are gasoline, tanks and cars.

"These gasoline and equipment are enough for our entire army to arrive in the Caucasus!" said Colonel Slain: "But... many of them are aviation fuel!"

Colonel Slain showed a look of regret on his face.

The octane number of aviation fuel is higher than that of ordinary fuel, and additives are added to make it less prone to explosion. The Luftwaffe lacks this gasoline.

"Oh!" Qin Chuan replied: "Then we may be able to arrive at the Caucasus faster!"

Colonel Slain couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The news of the victory of Solione quickly reached Mansteinna, who was both excited and worried.

He was excited because he didn't expect the battle to go so smoothly. Not only did he land successfully, he also captured the strategic location of Solione in one fell swoop. Not only did he capture Solione, but he also seized the urgently needed cars, gasoline and tanks that the troops were interspersed with... This also means that the 11th Army did not need to transport these materials and equipment over the risk of being attacked by the Black Sea Fleet.

The worry is because none of these was approved by Hitler, which was actually a disobeying the order of the head of state. He didn't know how the head of state would react to this.

After hesitating, Manstein believed that it was time to report to Hitler. Otherwise, no matter what, it would be impossible to explain.

So he drafted a telegram to Berlin:

"Dear Master, because of the sudden opportunity, and at the same time, I think we should seize this opportunity decisively... Just like this battle, we reconnaissed that the Soviets' defense in the Tamanian Peninsula was very weak, so we crossed the Kerch Strait at around 2:00 this morning and landed on the Southern Peninsula, and occupied the Solione Airport at 5:7 and seized a large amount of equipment and supplies. Their speed was so fast and progressed so smooth that I couldn't believe it. Now, we are waiting for your order to proceed to the next step, Master Master!"

The time difference between Berlin and the Caucasus is nearly two hours, and the Caucasus is 5:30 in the Caucasus, so it is 3:30 in Berlin.

At this time, Hitler was sleeping in bed, but when the staff saw this telegram, he still classified it as important without thinking and immediately knocked on the door of Hitler's bedroom.

Hitler took the telegram and looked at it. He was sleepy and immediately widened his eyes... Then, Hitler, who had always paid attention to instruments, actually walked towards the war room in his pajamas and found the location of the Hottaman Peninsula and Solione on the map.

"How many people did they cross?" Hitler asked.

"The First Infantry Regiment, the 1st Mountain Division, the 28th Hunter Division and the 22nd Armored Division!"

Hitler couldn't help but look up at the staff officer in shock: "The 22nd Armored Division? Are you saying that they have crossed the tanks too?"

The staff officer couldn't believe it either, so he picked up the telegram again to verify it, and then replied: "Yes, Master!"

"How did they do it?" Hitler asked: "Travel the tanks through the Kerch Strait?"

This is indeed hard to imagine, because Hitler actually had the intention of crossing the Kerch Strait and interspersing the Caucasus Mountains, but the problem was that sea control was in the hands of the Soviets, and the Germans did not even have a decent ship, so this became a delusion.

What puzzled Hitler the most was that it would be understandable if the troops could cross over with fishing boats or something, but the tanks...

"What did they have to cross the tank?" Hitler asked.

"They..." The staff officer flipped through the telegram, found one of the details and handed it to Hitler, and replied: "They seemed to drive the tank over, which was what General Manstein said... Add a screen to the tank and it could float on the water, and then add another... in fact, two spiral thrusters, so the tank could travel in the sea."

Hitler looked at the telegram in his hand blankly. After a while, he suddenly raised the telegram happily and said, "They are geniuses, they are simply geniuses! Look, this is my general, this is the most soldiers in the empire. Their combat effectiveness is not only reflected in the courage on the battlefield, but also in the creativity and imagination of an artist! God, this is simply a beautiful work of art. If possible, I will paint it on the canvas forever!"

"His Excellency, Master!" reminded the staff officer: "General Manstein is waiting for your order!"
Chapter completed!