Chapter 188 Back to E Company

When Parks returned to the regimental headquarters, the brothers of Company E had been in the trenches for a week. This week has made the brothers feel more difficult than staying in the paratrooper pit in Normandy. They would rather work face to face with the Germans than be close to the German shells and they can't move at all.

The regimental headquarters is located on the "island" and is an inconspicuous temporary farmhouse. When he was in the regimental headquarters of Parks Road, Colonel Sink picked him up in person, which made Parks a little flattered. Obviously, he was given preferential treatment because of the medal. Of course, Colonel Sink did this mostly because of Parks's achievements, not the medal.

"Race, how do you feel?" Colonel Sink introduced Parks to the regimental headquarters, then gave him a seat, and Steyr also handed over a glass of wine. "I mean the feeling of having dinner with the president."

Parks sat down and laughed, "You know, it doesn't feel very good. I'm a little reserved. I can't let go of it. And there are only mashed potatoes and steak for lunch. To be honest, I think Mr. Roosevelt should quit the cook of the White House. Maybe it doesn't taste like the kitchen of our regiment. I still miss roast beef and ice cream!"

"Haha!" Colonel Sink and Lieutenant Colonel Stry couldn't help laughing. Sink pointed to Parks and smiled, "If Mr. President hears you, will he regret inviting you?"

"I don't know about this, but that lunch is indeed the rarest meal I've ever had." Parks shook his head and said as if he were self-deprecating, "It's not just the lunch itself!"

Colonel Sink and Lieutenant Colonel Stryll looked at each other, and Colonel Sink smiled and said, "It seems that this trip really touched you. But now you are a celebrity in the United States, including the Allies and the Germans.

"I know!" Parks nodded, "So I will be more cautious."

"Hmm!" At this time, Colonel Sink coughed and then said to Parks, "Rees, General Taylor is very interested in the offensive form of the commando you led, and your name is indeed attractive! He feels that when the battle on this damn island is over, he will have a good talk with you!"

"Your officer?" Parks couldn't help looking at Colonel Sink doubtfully.

"Black Panther!" Colonel Sink smiled and said, "Panther Commando!"

Parks was slightly surprised. He knew that his assault mode would be noticed by the military sooner or later, but he didn't expect it to be so fast. He couldn't turn around and stammered, "Sir, I think I can lead Company E. I get along very well with my brothers here, so--"

Colonel Sink couldn't help laughing and said, "Don't worry about your position. I think General Taylor just wants to know what you think. Obviously, even if you want to form another such team, it can't be built immediately. I promise you that you will continue to stay in E Company with your brothers.

Parks nodded and said, "Thank you very much, sir!"

"Well, if you have time, review the last assault battle and then sort it out into a document. There is no hurry. It's time for us to have it!" Colonel Sink nodded to Parks.

"Well, Les, I believe you can't wait to meet your E company's brothers. I will arrange someone to take you to your company's position, and Wales will tell you your tasks and situation." Lieutenant Colonel Stryll nodded to Parks. Obviously, they want to end this conversation.

Parks stood up and said goodbye. Yes, he couldn't wait to go back to the company and see those lovely brothers. Of course, he is now the company commander of this company. This is his duty. It is his responsibility to make the brothers of Company E as few injuries as possible and reduce casualties.

Watching Parks leave, Stryr couldn't help laughing and said, "He has a ** heart. I didn't expect that he could guess the real meaning of Mr. President's invitation to him.

Colonel Sink nodded and said, "If it's really over, I don't know where he can go? But I'm sure that his achievements will be very good in the future. Of course, you have to save your life in future battles.

"I like such a young man!" Lieutenant Colonel Stryll nodded.

"Me too!"

After finishing the conversation with Colonel Sink, Parks immediately let people take him forward. Obviously, he couldn't wait.

Parks met two soldiers in a row of guards on the periphery in the village. They were Webster and Lanny. They saw Parks from afar and recognized him.

"Oh, God, look who's here!" Lenny was a little exaggerated. He and Webster walked quickly towards Parks, and then opened his arms to make a hug.

"Lieutenant, it's good to see you!" Lanny and Parks hugged each other.

"Me too!" Parks patted Lanny on the back, then let him go, and hugged Webster and said, "I'm so glad to see you, Webster."

"I'm glad you're back!" Webster said emotionally, "Head!" This is a very natural voice from his heart.

Parks and the others bypassed a clump of fences and went to a farmhouse in the village as a company. At this time, the door was suddenly pushed open, and a group of people came out of it. Wales, Grenari, Luz, Heiliger and others surprised Parks that Winters and Nixson also appeared here.

"I'm looking forward to you coming every day!" Wales hugged Parks easily, "Rees, to be honest, I'm not used to being a company commander! I think it's better to leave it to yourself!"

Parks smiled and said, "It seems that you are grateful to me. I got you out of trouble!"

Then Parks shook hands with the others one by one. Then he hugged Captain Winters and Captain Nixon. Obviously, the arrival of the two of them really moved Parks a little.

"This is an unexpected surprise, isn't it?" Nixon looked at Parks with a smile on his face.

Winters smiled and said, "Nick and I heard that you were coming back, so we came to have a look. When we came, we also thought that we might meet you. Now it seems that my idea is not wrong!"

Parks couldn't help joking: "This must be because the work of the battalion staff is a little leisurely. Dick, it seems that you are really not suitable for civilian work. It's better to go back to the battlefield to lead troops!"

Nixon suddenly whistled and smiled, "It's a pity that his company let you grab it. Of course, he dreamed of returning to Company E. To be honest, Dick's day is not easy now!"

"I can understand." Parks smiled. " Of course, I don't mind Dick coming back, but Colonel Sink won't agree. The second battalion lacks a tent. After the death of Major Horton, Lieutenant Colonel Chase, the battalion commander, is just a temporary agent.

"Don't say this!" Winters quickly stopped Pax's words and said, "Let's go in and sit down!"

Xixon looked at Parks and shook his head and smiled, "Reese, look at Dick now. He has completely lost himself. All day long, he is thinking about running to E Company. In the past few days, he always talks about E Company's brothers!"

"Did you talk about me?" Wales suddenly interrupted from the side and said with a grin.

"Huh?" Winters suddenly stopped, then turned his head and looked at Wales with a smile, "Harry, it seems that this is mutual!"

"You're absolutely right!" Wales shrugged his shoulders.

Entering the farmhouse set up as a company, Wales spread the map on the table, and then explained to Parks the deployment scope of the E company and the arrangement of the brothers of the E company. Winters interrupted a few words from time to time and gave his own advice. Parks listened and nodded from time to time to show his approval.

"It seems that we have a hard time!" Parks soon understood his company's problem. "This is simply a damn trench battle in World War I. We have acted as scouts!"

"Yes, the duel of the artillery, the paratroopers!" Wales added a sentence. Then everyone laughed.

"Now the morale of the brothers is generally not high. It's only been a week now. Obviously, we still have a long time to endure. You have to give your brothers a little confidence." Parks saw the crux of the problem.

Winters nodded and said, "That's right. If the Germans suddenly launch a large-scale attack, the loss of morale will be the biggest problem we face. If you want your brothers to feel that there is something to do, then you can't hide in the trenches and wait for the German shells, which will make people crazy.

"That's exactly what I thought." Parks nodded with a smile, "We can't sit back and wait for it."

Wales quickly interrupted and said, "Are we going to take the initiative? This is a big deal. Should we report to the League Department and listen to Colonel Sink's opinions? Most of our companies are scattered here. Maybe they will cooperate with each other.

Nixon shook his head and smiled, "If you report, then you can continue to stay in the trench. Colonel Sink doesn't mind you shrinking your head and hiding behind the mound.

Parks nodded, then looked at Winters and said with a smile, "Dick, what do you think?"

Winters nodded and smiled, "If I were you, I would definitely think so."

Obviously, Winters and Parks thought of the same thing.

Wales finally nodded and said, "Okay, I agree!"

Wentes and Nixson talked to Parks for a while, and then they were ready to leave. As he went out, Winters suddenly turned his head to Parks and smiled, "Rees, I like what you said at the award ceremony. I like it very much!"

(to be continued)