Although Victoria is the second largest city in the Basque Country, it is ultimately just a small city with a population of less than 100,000.
The Spanish army's artillery was a devastating blow to such a city, and coupled with their prior knowledge of the Basque rebels' location, the offensive was very easy.
After being bombarded by Spanish troops, the Basque rebels quickly lost morale.
Some Basque rebels still don't understand how they became rebels, when not long ago they were just ordinary factory workers.
"Where is Councilor Anrik? The government troops have already reached Victoria, why haven't we received any news?" Basque rebel leader Mattis Anhator, facing the Spanish army's bombardment, panicked and ordered his men to search for Councilor Anrik.
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