Under the command of Legion Commander Vladimoro, the 150,000-strong Red Alert Legion, organized into 10 divisions, began their march towards Vya and Aisha from different directions.
Their goal was to swiftly shatter the defenses of the two nations, and any enemy who dared to resist would be mercilessly eliminated.
Konev demanded a resolute approach to war, demonstrating the unity of the Soviet Bear Alliance to the world, allowing no force to challenge them.
Not even the Soviet Bear Alliance's own member states!
As the order was given, tens of thousands of Red Alert troops began their advance.
Under the Legion Commander's direction, all frontline units moved forward in a combined arms formation.
Rhino tanks were spaced 200 meters apart, with three tanks per group pushing forward.
Following behind was a squad of Red Alert soldiers, providing fire support while protecting the tanks.
Konev even gave Vladimoro specific instructions for these frontline soldiers.
Each soldier must be equipped with a rocket launcher.
This ensured that even if the infantry encountered enemy fortifications or bunkers, they would have adequate firepower to respond.
From a distance, the towering Red Alert Rhino tanks lined up like an impenetrable wall of steel.
Their synchronized advance was unwavering, even when encountering anti-tank mines laid by Vya and Aisha, they remained unaffected.
These 80s anti-tank mines were mere annoyances to the Rhino tanks, which had special protection on their undersides, causing little more than a slight bounce in their suspension.
All of the Rhino tanks' cannons were aimed at the front.
Upon spotting a target, they would unleash a barrage of hundreds of shells in a synchronized volley.
Amidst the deafening roar of their engines, the Red Alert Legion's frontline advance was smooth and unstoppable.
Vya and Aisha, despite mobilizing all their equipment, could not withstand the relentless push of this steel tide.
Many veteran soldiers of the Soviet Bear Alliance, witnessing this steel torrent, found themselves moved to tears.
Their own past glory, their days of being invincible war gods on the battlefield, came flooding back.
This steel tide was the most dazzling presence in the hearts of the Soviet Bear Alliance army.
Many Soviet Bear Alliance soldiers were moved to tears at the sight.
A powerful conviction called out to them, telling them that the mighty Soviet Bear Alliance was back.
The morale of the entire force continued to surge. The Red Alert soldiers, born for war, were tall, imposing, expertly equipped, and their movements were perfectly synchronized.
Even the sound of their marching echoed like a thunderclap, audible for kilometers around.
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On the Aisha Highlands defense line, the commanders of the national army were stunned.
The thunderous roar from afar grew louder and louder.
The horizon had turned black!
Raising their binoculars, they finally saw the horrifying scene.
On the horizon, from left to right, stretched an endless sea of tanks and armored vehicles.
The densely packed armored force was so vast, they couldn't even see the beginning or end.
However, their frontline defenders were almost entirely armed with PPSh-41 submachine guns, with only thirty 130mm cannons.
The massive disparity in equipment left the Aisha frontline commanders, as well as the entire frontline force, silent and numb.
They gazed at the distance, despair welling up in their hearts, their limbs turning cold.
You call this a weakened Soviet Bear Alliance??
Undeterred by their astonishment, the Soviet Bear Alliance army continued its steady advance, showing no signs of stopping.
Aisha's anti-tank mines and trenches were rendered obsolete, completely failing to hinder the advance.
The battle hadn't even begun, yet the odds were already overwhelmingly against them.
The Aisha frontline commander was overwhelmed by the sight of the Soviet Bear Alliance's force.
He could only call out to all connected units through his communicator.
"We've detected the Soviet Bear Alliance armored forces advancing towards our position."
"We must stand firm and defend our national lines, protect our nation!"
"All units prepare to open fire!"
After giving the order, the Aisha frontline commander's face was grim.
His deputy, clenching his fists and taking a deep breath, said:
"Those Soviet Bear Alliance tanks are numerous, but they're all old models. Their economy is in shambles, they haven't produced any new ones!"
"The soldiers at the back haven't been paid. They'll run away as soon as the fighting starts. We still have a chance!"
"If we fight well, we can hold them off!"
The Aisha frontline commander, Malreive, turned to him, his eyes wide with shock and disbelief.
"Just lie to them! You're trying to make a fool of me by saying that?"
"Those anti-tank mines were made by the Soviet Bear Alliance themselves!"
"Their explosive power is enough to destroy the strongest Soviet Bear Alliance tanks."
"But look! Those hundreds of tanks leading the charge are all the latest upgraded models, completely immune to our strongest anti-tank mines!"
"What do you think you'll do with those thirty-odd broken cannons left?"
Malreive was now panicked. He finally realized that the Aisha president and the military leaders were liars.
They tricked them into believing they had the upper hand, they tricked them into believing they were guaranteed to win.
At that moment, the Aisha High Command called.
"Report to High Command! This is Malreive, commander of the 7th Zone of the 1st Frontline."
"We've detected a massive Soviet Bear Alliance advance. The enemy has over 500 tanks on the frontline, and their infantry strength exceeds 20,000!"
The Aisha Minister of Defense was dumbfounded.
500 tanks on the frontline?!?!
That meant there were at least 2,000 tanks in the follow-up forces!
And 20,000 infantry on the frontline was simply insane.
The total national strength of Aisha was only 35,000, with only 10,000 on the frontline defending.
How could they possibly fight this?!
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