Neutralizing the four Nebelwerfers | Mission 1 - Siege of Tobruk Sniper Elite III Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
In the next part of the mission, your task is to neutralize four Nebelwerfer rocket launchers. You can achieve it by either blowing up the rocket launcher itself (dynamite, grenades, etc.), or by getting rid of its crew. The second option is way more beneficial, as it will allow you to remain hidden. Carefully approach the first launcher (point 7 on the map). At the beginning, it is highly recommended to get behind the two soldiers looking at the launcher and kill them silently.
The launcher itself is operated by two soldiers and there are several ways to approach this situation. It is recommended to use the silenced pistol the very moment the Nebelwerfer launches subsequent missiles, because the enemies split up for a short while, plugging their ears. If you don't want to risk firing two shots at different enemies in a short span of time, you can use a stone to distract one of them. Unfortunately, if you try this approach, there's a chance that the enemies will spot one of the corpses of their fallen allies and they will start scanning the area.
After you've neutralized the first launcher, there's still three to go. You can reach them in any order, but it is recommended to start by going to the one located to the east from your current position (point 9 on the map). The easiest path to the launcher leads through the narrow passageway below the rocks (point 8 on the map).
Do not rush with entering the new area, as its patrolled by a single enemy soldier. Wait for him to pass you by and neutralize him silently with a close-quarter takedown. Take advantage of the situation and eliminate the soldier located in the tent. Afterwards, continue your march to the south. Take out the lone foe (with a melee takedown), and after that eliminate the launcher crew (any approach is acceptable, but taking them out with a silenced pistol is the best one).
Is it recommended to stay in this region for a little longer, as there's an empty observation tower nearby. Climb the tower, stand in the right place and press the interaction button to unlock the Snipers Nest. There's more for you to do here - you can perform a Long Shot here, which is one of the optional tasks of the game. To do so, you need to aim at the enemy shown on the above image with your sniper rifle and simply eliminate him (it's best to shoot in the head, but it's not mandatory).
You can now leave the tower and embark on your journey to the north. You must be vigilant, as there's a lone soldier patrolling the area here as well - try to silently neutralize him. Afterwards, you should opt to examine the main encampment. Find a tent with a single soldier inside of it (the above image), take care of him in close combat and collect the War Diary - Survival Notes: Managing Heart Rate.
The next target of your journey is the rocket launcher located on the north-west part of the location (point 11 on the map), and there's only one passage leading to it (point 10 on the map). Do not rush to jump off down to the lower ledge, because your jump can cause some racket and you can attract unwanted attention from the enemy. Time your jump with the rocket launcher - perform it when it starts firing, which should allow you to jump down without making a noise. You can now get rid of the lone watchman and the crew of the launcher.
There's one more launcher to neutralize, and it's located in the north-east part of this location (point 13 on the map). It can be approached from three different sides, but the easiest and safest one is through the tunnel to the south (point 12 on the map).
Carefully approach the single soldier and take him out silently. Afterwards, take your time to scan the surroundings and examine the nearby observation tower - there's a secret hidden on top of it, a Collectible Card. Collect it and take out the launcher crew in the same way as you did before.