Chapter 152 Bitter Battle

On the way from the village of Osterbeck to the northern section of the bridge, the British First Airborne Division was blocked by the Germans in the open area and was fiercely attacked by them. The unreliable British army suffered heavy casualties. In less than two hours of fighting, 460 soldiers were killed, and 852 soldiers were injured and lost their combat effectiveness.

This result is absolutely unexpected by Admiral Urgt. He was eager to join the British army in the north of the bridge, and then occupied the bridge, thus miscalcating the German army's action and determination, and underestimated the enemy's advance, resulting in a lot of casualties in the front of the British army.

"The German attack is too fierce, General, shall we retreat first and then figure it out?" The colonel hid tightly in the bunker and then frowned at Urkert.

Eckert was silent, and he was thinking quickly. Obviously, he also realized his mistake. The attack launched by the Germans was obviously to anticipate their own actions, and now their team has been hit hard again, which will greatly weaken the morale of the soldiers. If they retreat now, the Germans will definitely take the opportunity to pursue. At that time, they were really defeated and could not turn over. You can't get a refund. But it's hard to make progress. They are already at the most critical moment.

"General!" The colonel couldn't help shouting again.

Admiral Urgt shook his head and said, "No, you absolutely can't retreat. We have to withstand the attack of the Germans. What we compare now is patience. The Germans don't have a durable war. They don't have enough ammunition and fuel. It's just a matter of time to reverse the situation. It depends on which of us can hold on to the end. Colonel, tell your brothers to persevere, you must persevere longer than the Germans!"

"Okay, General!" The colonel was a little disappointed and was about to go out to convey the order. Suddenly, there was a faint sound of gunfire from the end of the bridge.

"The German army in the north of the bridge has also done it!" Urkert nodded to the colonel and said, "It seems that the Germans have made up their mind this time. If they can't defeat us, they will retreat without hesitation."

"Okay, okay, now be patient!" Admiral Urkert said, "Now is the most difficult time. If you get through it, you will win. If you can't get through it, just wait to be buried by the Germans."

"Yes, General!" The colonel nodded and then conveyed the order.

The southern end of the Arnam Bridge.

"Wow--" The bomb roared sharply and exploded at the bridge fortress, and several German troops were raised in the air by the air waves of shells. The Poles launched an attack on the southern end of the bridge when the British army was in great trouble.

Lieutenant General Bittrich finally waited for the Polish attack in the morning. Although he was fully prepared, the Poles seemed to be crazy. Their attack was fierce and sharp, and they charged regardless of danger. Although the Germans had repelled their first attack, they were still very determined. The second attack was launched quickly.

"Polish people must be crazy!" Lieutenant General Beatrich shook his head. But he is very clear in his heart that he can't hold on for long. Now the competition is to see who will collapse first.

A row of brothers hid behind a temporary fortress not far from Admiral Sushaboski, and then lay there, watching the Poles attack the Germans again and again.

"Hey, boss, will they succeed? God, these Poles are so crazy. Looking at the Poles leaving a few more bodies and retreating, he couldn't help shaking his head and saying to Parks, "Fortunately we are not attacking now. Now it seems that you are really smart, boss, at least smarter than those Poles!"

Parks took a look at Grenari and said with a smile, "Polish people will succeed, but they have to pay the price."

Wales around him also nodded and smiled, "That's right. This is the key point of the Germans. The siege of the British First Division and the Germans on the north side of the bridge have to retreat from this road. If they can't defend here, the Germans will turn over and be surrounded by Poles and the British, which is bad news for them, especially when the ammunition is exhausted.

"God knows what a heavy price Poles will pay!" Gernelly smiled and said, "Sir, I admire you more and more now. You know, what I like most is that you can always keep us away from dangerous situations. Those stubborn British and Poles are different. They have to show their bravery in the most dangerous way of fighting!"

When Parks heard it, he couldn't help shaking his head with a wry smile.

"If we seize the Arnam Bridge, maybe we can really go home for Christmas." Wales leaned comfortably on a slope, and then said lazily, "If so, we really thank the British and Poles!"

The rows of brothers were not nervous behind the bunker. After a night's battle, they also looked a little tired. Many people were sleeping on the bunker, and many people were still talking to other brothers about the thrilling Guo Chen last night, looking a little excited. Especially those soldiers who participated in the operation led by Parks for the first time, including Hubler!

"Hey, Pai Konty. I know why you trust Lieutenant Parks so much. He does have a way." Hubler smiled at Pyconti.

"But I don't trust Poles!" After lying in the bunker, he watched the Germans drive the Poles back again. He couldn't help shaking his head and said, "I don't think anyone else can be as wise as us outside our American soldiers. Look at these Poles, they have failed again!"

"If we were asked to take on the offensive task, maybe we would be sitting on the bridge and smoking now." Hubler obviously agreed with Pahiddy's words.

"However, this time is more exciting than last time!" It's obvious that Kanty is talking about the last rescue operation.

"It's a pity that there is no Luger this time!" Hubler obviously cares about this matter. If it is not captured, there will be no capital to boast about in the future, which is the only regret of this operation.

"There will be!" Kanti didn't laugh at him this time, "As long as you continue to choose to trust our lieutenant!"

Hooborough nodded. Then he lay behind the bunker and looked forward. The Poles were being driven down by the Germans again. This was their fourth charge. But the Germans took longer this time. Even Poles rushed to the German positions, causing some German casualties.

"God bless the Poles!" Hubler lay there and muttered in a low voice.

"Bless the British too!" Kanty added a sentence.

The Germans' stubbornness made the Poles suffer enough. Although Admiral Sushaboski knew from the beginning that the Germans would not give up the bridge easily, he still underestimated the determination of the Germans. They did not give up because the ammunition depot and oil depot were blown up, but just a symbolic resistance. This annoyed Admiral Susaboski.

He turned his head and looked at the American soldiers resting behind the bunker. It was difficult for him to understand why a platoon of American soldiers could cause such a great loss to the Germans. He suddenly became very interested in the Lieutenant Parks, who was observing the front.

Parks accidentally turned his head and happened to see Admiral Sushaboski looking at him. He couldn't help nodding and smiling at him. He understands Admiral Sushaboski's current distress. Of course, he will not ask himself how to attack the Germans.

"Harry!" Parks suddenly said to Wales, who was lying on the side, sleeping, "Hey, wake up."

Wales suddenly stood up, then looked around and saw Parks. The tense nerves relaxed and said, "Oh, damn it, I thought the Germans were coming. What's going on now? "Sale!"

"We have to be on our look. The Germans are obviously going to retreat, and they will definitely blow up the Arnaum Bridge before they retreat. This is the only way they can stop the Allies. If the two German troops to the north of the bridge retreat to the south of the bridge, they may do it. Parks smiled at him and said, "Harry, I don't believe this Polish. We have to do it ourselves!"

"What? You mean we are going to stop the Germans from blowing up the bridge? Wales looked at Parks and suddenly smiled, "I don't believe in Poles either. Well, I'll gather my brothers!"

Parks nodded: "We have to be under the bridge before the Germans retreat, that is, before the Poles occupy the bridge. Now that the German arsenal has been blown up, they certainly don't have so many explosives to blow up the bridge. If explosives are placed on the key parts of the bridge, it will definitely have the same effect.

"Okay, Les, I'll tell my brothers. However, I believe there should be no problem. Wales nodded, then turned around and crawled over to his brothers.

Parks felt that he should talk to Admiral Sushaboski, so he bowed and ran over quickly.

"Lieutenant, what can I do for you?" Admiral Sushaboski looked at Parks and couldn't help nodding and laughing.

"Well, I've considered a problem, General!" Parks then said his worries and intentions, "We have to stop those Germans from blowing up the bridge. Obviously, they don't have much time. If we watch the bridge now, they can't set explosives in those key parts.

Admiral Sushaboski nodded and said, "You're right, lieutenant. But..." He looked at Parks, "but I don't think the Polish paratroopers can't complete this task. I know your plan, and I admire your wisdom and courage, lieutenant. But leave this task to our Polish paratroopers. They need to prove themselves through this battle!"

Admiral Sushaboski's words are very clear. Parks doesn't think about this task anymore. Parks smiled and shrugged his shoulders helplessly and said, "Okay, General, I will obey your orders. I also believe that Poles will do a very good job.

General Sushaboski nodded and smiled, "Thank you, lieutenant. I know you are a very good soldier, and I believe your General Taylor will agree with me. I will tell him everything you have done, and he will be proud of you.

"Thank you, General!" Parks had no choice but to nod and then say goodbye to Admiral Susaboski. He could hear that Admiral Sushaboski was determined to show the role of Polish soldiers in this battle through the capture of the bridge.

"Is Admiral Susaboski going to let us go?" Wales came back and sat next to Parks.

Parks shook his head and smiled, "No, he doesn't want us Americans to interfere. But what does it matter?"

(to be continued)