Chapter 135 Argument
Frank's map is very detailed, marking many important traffic routes and important fortress strongholds. There is also the deployment site of the 9th Hohen Staufen Armoured Division south of the bridge and the rest and deployment site of armored vehicles. The main reason why Frank was so clear about the deployment of German troops was that the German army retreated to the Arnam area was full of remnants, and the 9th Hohenstaufen Armored Division actually had only more than 2,500 people, that is, about 10% when it was full. Obviously, the Germans would not think that the Allies would attack the Arham area, because it belonged to the rear, so they were wary of the low surname, which brought convenience to the Franks's movement.
"Head, what should we do?" After coming out of Frank's house, Lee Gould said, "Will you join the Welsh Lieutenant?"
Parks shook his head and said, "No, we have to confirm these locations first, and then meet them."
Admiral Bitris's headquarters is easy to find. It is a tall villa, which is hidden in green trees. The environment is very beautiful, but the surroundings are also heavily guarded. Even a captain officer in a German uniform like Parks could not approach easily, because when they first approached, the soldiers around them showed a look of vigilance.
The tank group of the 9th Hohen Staufen Armoured Division is about three miles away from Admiral Bitris's villa, where the remnants of the 9th Hohen Staufen Armoured Division are stationed. They are receiving orders to prepare for Germany's rest and replenish their troops!
Wales is napting against the tree trunk in the woods. There are brothers on alert around.
"The boss should be back!" Paconti looked at his watch with a little impatient expression. Obviously, it is hidden behind Germany. Even if you don't launch an attack, it can make people restless. Py Kandty's watch is an seized German and one of the loot he has been showing off.
"Don't worry!" Wales suddenly interrupted. His eyes were still closed, but he didn't fall asleep. "Don't you know him yet? Investigation is just a trivial matter for him, and there is nothing to worry about. Pai Kandty, you don't look like a veteran!"
"I see, sir!" Kendy replied resentedly.
At this time, I heard the low cheers of the guards in front of me, and then a faint voice came: "Lieutenant is back!" Obviously, Parks and others have completed the task.
"Head!" Pai Kandty was the first to meet him, and then the brothers gathered around him. They all looked at Parks expectantly and wanted to get good news from him.
Wales also got up from the ground, and then came over and smiled, "I knew you were almost there. These guys are fooling around. How about it? Have you figured it all out?
Parks nodded, then asked everyone to continue to hide and whispered, "Our task has basically been completed, faster than expected, less than 24 hours. Luz, find Webster and send the information back to the division headquarters.
"Yes, boss, no problem!" Luz is in charge of the radio station. "Webster, come here, we're alive!" He found Webster, and then the two checked the information and began to report to the division.
"The situation of the German army is much stronger than those guys in the Allied command thought. I estimate that if the plan is not adjusted, our airborne troops attacking the Arname Bridge will fall into a bitter battle. Parks said to Wales, "Do you have any wine?"
Wass nodded, then handed over the bottle around him and said worriedly, "What should we do?"
Parks smiled at him and said, "Our plan is to report to the division and wait for the opportunity. We also have a platoon of people, who will always come in handy at that time. Harry, don't worry, there's no chance. If we have to do it, we'll do it once.
"Big deal?" Wales smiled at Parks and said, "Good idea, I like big deals!"
Parks nodded and said, "Yes, we are a strange soldier here. This is also what I imagined. Why did I bring a platoon of troops, because it will always be useful." Parks said, leaning against the tree trunk next to Wales and said, "I have to rest for a while. I haven't slept well all night and during the day!"
"Well, I have to tell my brothers about these situations and prepare them!" Wales muttered and suddenly asked, "Reese, when you wake up, you must tell me what you think. I like to be a strange soldier!"
"No problem!" Parks has pulled down his hat and covered his face.
The sky gradually dimmed, and the soldiers in the woods began to rest one after another. Some people began to change posts, and some people talked in a low voice, making a very low voice. Everything was so peaceful, as if they were a group of workers who were tired of logging and preparing to rest, if they were not wearing military uniforms and holding weapons.
The night was gently pulled up inadvertently, completely covering the surroundings.
On September 16, 1944, the 101st Airborne Camp E at Monbury Airport was camped.
The lights of the company's headquarters lit up. Captain Winters was sitting in a chair at his desk, staring at him. Next to him was Captain Nixon. He was shaking the glass, and the wine in the glass rippled waves. Then he would take a sip. He took a look at Winterth and then said, "Dick, the division has handed over the information. It is given to the upper class, hoping to attract the attention of those bigwigs. Don't worry about Les and Harry. They are all veterans!"
Winters finally came to his senses. He grinned at Nixon and said, "Nick, do you think those bigwigs will value this information?"
Nixon was stunned, then shook his head and smiled, "I have no hope for this! In fact, the Dutch underground resistance group submitted the same information before Les, but Parks was not specific. But the proud British chose the surname to ignore the intelligence. I think even if Parks submits information, it will definitely not attract their attention. They are so proud that they think that as long as their divine soldiers fall from the sky, those Germans who have lost their courage will raise their hands and surrender to them.
"Proud and arrogant British!" Winters nodded, "I think you're right." Then he suddenly looked at Nixon and said, "You know that such intelligence will not make the bigwigs of the Allied Command change their minds. Why don't you stop Les? You should know that this task is not simple. They will be in danger.
"Because I guessed that Les must have taken this into account. He is much smarter than we think, this guy!" Nixon smiled, "But he insisted on this task. Obviously, he had a plan in his heart!"
"Maybe!" Winters nodded and said no more. I hope Parks won't let himself down this time. He took a platoon of Company E. The most important thing is to come back alive, which is his hope for him.
Nixon's speculation about the end use of intelligence is correct. Those arrogant high-level decision makers will not accept such information. Although this information was personally arranged by General Taylor and sent to collect it.
"General Taylor, I hope this action is just your personal behavior." General Breitton turned over the intelligence in the Allied command, and then looked at Taylor, who was smoking a cigar, and said, "You will endanger the whole operation. I hope those guys didn't fall into the hands of the Germans. It's so risky!"
"Reese? Lieutenant Parks is the best officer of the 101st Airborne Division! General!" Taylor highlighted his eyes and then stared at Breton and said, "But the intelligence he reported absolutely has a lot to do with our success or failure!"
"General Taylor!" At this time, General Browning, who was drinking tea, suddenly interrupted, "We all know that Lieutenant Parks is a very seated young officer, but we can't postpone the whole operation or make huge adjustments because of a lieutenant's advice. You should know that we are imperative!" He is now one of the commanders of the Allied Command, assisting the commander-in-chief, General Breriton, and responsible for the coordination of tactical command.
Taylor suddenly became angry. He looked at Browning with some displeasure and said, "General Browning, that's not advice, it's intelligence, and it's accurate intelligence."
Browning frowned, then glanced at Taylor and said, "Maybe your lieutenant has been captured by the German army. He confessed everything and then got false information to confuse us. You should know that the Germans will never organize effective resistance. Their morale is low and they have no intention to fight, and this is a God-given opportunity for us!"
Taylor suddenly stood up and sneered at General Browning: "I have to admire the rich imagination. It turns out that the battle can also be imagined like an artist."
Browning, looking indifferent, shrugged at Taylor, spread his hands and said sarcastically, "War is an art! Isn't it?"
"You will regret it!" General Taylor shook his head and said, "The British First Airborne Division will be airdropped to Arname. They are responsible for capturing the Arnam Bridge, which is now heavily guarded and there are a large number of armored forces. This is undoubtedly a huge disaster for airborne soldiers with only light weapons and insufficient supply, which will be a unilateral slaughter. May God bless you Britain's first airborne troops. With that, he was about to go out of the headquarters.
"General Taylor!" Breliton stopped him, "We will still study it, if the information is true. I hope today's conversation does not affect the relationship between the two armies!"
"AbsoluteLY, General!" Browning spoke first, and he laughed and said, "It's just a small thing!"
Taylor stopped, then looked at Browning and said solemnly, "General Browning, this is not a trivial matter. If the strength of the German army is ignored because of this, not only the British airborne troops, but also the American airborne troops will be damaged. They are all valuable resources of the military, and it is a shameful act to ignore their lives!" With that, he walked out of the headquarters without looking back.
Obviously, this conversation made him very angry and helpless at the same time. The British are going crazy to win. They ignore all the factors that can stop them from succeeding.
"Damn gambler!" General Taylor stood at the door, looked back at the gate of the headquarters, and then muttered in a low voice before he strode away from the place.
Obviously, the headquarters will not change this action plan. They may not even think about the information provided by Parks, because if the information is made public, the command will attract more opposition. And they will never let anyone stop this action. They would rather think about everything in a good way.
"What's wrong with him?" Browning watched Taylor leave and couldn't help complaining, "Because of a lieutenant, we are going to terminate this operation?"
Breitton shook his head and said, "Don't worry about him, he will understand. The Allies will definitely defeat the Germans with this action!"
(to be continued)