Chapter 174 Go to Paris

Before Parks returned, many war reporters realized that Parks' death must be a very good material. Some reporters appeared in Wigherr or Zaden. These reporters thought that the time had come. They quickly took Pax's deeds to China in the form of a telegram. . So a day later, Parks's deeds appeared in the newspaper. Although it was not a detailed report, it caused a sensation in the United States that hoped that heroes would appear. Although British newspapers are still a little dodged, they at least admit that a key role played by a platoon in the E company of the 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division in saving the British First Airborne Division. The newspaper soon circulated to the Allied areas occupied by France and the Netherlands. That's why Parks was recognized. Of course, the newspapers are basically facts, and the only thing that is not true is that Parks is still alive.

"Bang!" With a sound, General Taylor threw a few newspapers on the table and laughed, "These reporters just can't wait. Look, you're dead, under their pen." Taylor met with Lieutenant Parks again in a small conference room. He was very interested in the oolong incident in the newspaper. "Don't worry, I have informed the reporters that they will soon correct their mistakes. Don't worry, they will kill you again, with their pen!"

Parks nodded and smiled, "I don't care about this, General!" Parks decided that if General Taylor didn't ask, he would never say anything, and what should be said had already been said in the report.

Taylor nodded, then opened a small metal square box, opened it, took out a cigar from it, handed it to Parks and smiled, "Havala cigars, it's pretty good. I'm starting to like this taste! Churchill is a guy who knows how to enjoy delicious food!"

Paxton recalled that when General Taylor accompanied Churchill to review the army before the war, Churchill couldn't help laughing and taking over the cigar when he asked him. General Taylor lit his cigar and threw the lighter over. "It seems that you still don't smoke much."

"Yes, General!" As a result, the lighter lit up with a "pop" and took a deep breath. He didn't smoke, which did not mean that he didn't like to smoke. In the previous life, sometimes smoking was necessary for the task, but in this life, he had some restraint, and he knew the disadvantages of smoking.

Looking at Parks's skillful movements, General Taylor shook his head and smiled, "It's incredible. You look like an old smoker." When he saw that Parks was going to hand over the lighter, he shook his hand and said, " Put it away. Maybe it will be addictive in the future." The lighter is for you! Take good care of it and don't lose it!"

The two of them were chatting casually. Parks had already lost his nervous mood. He just felt that General Taylor was just an energetic bull full of fighting spirit in his prime.

Although the conversation between the two was very easy, General Taylor never mentioned the credit to Parks. However, it's the same when you think about it. As a general, there is no need to repeatedly put the credit of his subordinates on the edge, especially when he faces this meritorious person. In the end, General Taylor had lunch with Parks, and Parks left. Lunch is just mashed potatoes, steak and French wine. It's not rich.

When Parks got up and left, General Taylor stopped him again: "Lieutenant Parks, how are you going to spend your vacation?"

Parks didn't understand, so he had to laugh and said, "I'm going to go to Paris for a walk, and then go back to the camp to see what I can do. In fact, I don't have any specific plans!"

General Taylor nodded and said, "Well, Lieutenant, Captain Sink may have a new position appointed to you. I'm sure you will do a good job." Then he shrugged his shoulders, indicating that it was like this.

Parks quickly said goodbye again, and then walked outside the hotel. The major has been waiting there. There was a jeep parked beside him and smiled at Parks, "The general told me to take you wherever you go now!"

"No, no, I just want to go back to Wegher." Parks looked up at the hotel and got into the jeep. The major started the car, and the car roared and sped away.

General Taylor stood in front of the window sill in the small conference room and watched Parks leave here in the jeep, with a slight smile. To be honest, when Parks was sent out by himself, he didn't have any hope. He knew the high-risk surname of the operation. But he unexpectedly completed the task, not only detecting the German intelligence, but also doing earth-shaking things, raiding the German oil and ammunition depots, thus forcing the Germans to shrink from the whole front.

The advantage is that your division suffers the least losses in the whole battle. When the 82nd Division attacked Nijmegen, it was hit hard, not to mention that the British First Airborne Division lost nearly 8,000 people, which was the hardest hit. Moreover, from the tactics used by Parks, he made good use of the athletic ability of a row of soldiers, transferred the German army to several heads, and once lost the bridgehead position, causing his own serious injuries. Finally, he cooperated with the Polish paratroopers to occupy the Arnam Bridge in one fell swoop. If it hadn't been for the German dog jumping over the wall and the early general of the Nijmegen Bridge, this operation would have been almost successful. In the end, he used the gap of shooting the German commander to mobilize the British and Polish troops to retreat from the ferry, which made people have to admire his meticulous thoughts and calculations. When he was scouting the German army, he had already figured out the way out. Now it seems that he has a good idea about the whole plan, and the German army, the British army, and the Polish army are just pawns he mobilized at will.

"Full preparation and a little good luck!" General Taylor suddenly laughed and muttered to himself.

"General?" A lieutenant colonel standing beside him looked at him doubtfully. He thought the general had something to order.

"Nothing, I'm just a little emotional!" General Taylor is in a good mood. The success of this operation made Marshal Montgomery have to admit that even if the whole plan was 90% successful, the failure of the last 10% led to the loss of the whole operation. Although he did not admit that the whole operation was a failure, his contribution to the U.S. 101 Airborne Division was deliberately mentioned separately at the Allied headquarters to show his sincerity. Marshal Montgomery clearly believes that the Allies have crossed France and established a consolidated position in the Netherlands through this operation, which is the result. That's why he doesn't admit defeat.

General Browning also solemnly apologized to General Taylor at a private meeting. He admitted that his estimate of the German armored forces was insufficient, which led to the damage to the operation. And once again, he thanked the 101st Airborne Division for his outstanding contributions in saving the British and Polish troops, and privately gave General Taylor a box of Havala cigars. It was also drawn by Parks just now.

"What an outstanding soldier!" General Taylor watched the jeep disappear from sight and muttered again.

This time, the lieutenant colonel was quite clear and couldn't help laughing and said, "Yes, he is one of the best officers of the 101st Division."

"Of course!" General Taylor nodded.

This interview made Parks a little confused, but he finally figured out one thing, that is, he might be promoted to the company commander of Company E. Parks still yearns for this appointment. If he had served as the company commander of Company E, there would be no link in which Hai Lige was accidentally injured and Lieutenant Dyke let his brothers die. What's more, I really have some yearning in my heart.

When Parks returned to Wigher, most of the brothers of Company E had already set out, and their destination was Paris. The night before, they gambled once, and some people lost all their money.

Malaqi played the dice, and he had lost all his money. But he borrowed 50 yuan from Muck, so he turned over the money in one fell swoop. At the end of the game, he won 3,600 yuan. This made his hands tremble a little.

"Skiep (Muck's nickname), Skip, where are you, in the barracks?" Before Malachi reached the barracks, he began to shout loudly. The results of this night made it really difficult for him to calm his excitement.

The "Bamp" door was pushed open by Malaqi. Muck was sitting with Luz. Luz was counting his money. He came back a little earlier than Malaqi. Obviously, he was not playing dice. He preferred blackjack.

"Malak, I was originally in my own home, but because of Hitler, I crossed the ocean to get here, which is why I'm sitting here!" Muck watched Marrak come in and shook his head.

"Oh, Malaqi, do you know how much I've won?" Luz raised a handful of money in his hand excitedly and said, "Two hundred and seventy yuan, my God, this is the most I won. Now you can go to see Tiber and Hubler and Pai Kandhi. Their faces are white. No, no, it may be green. What a wonderful night."

Malachi ignored him at all. He sat next to Luz, squeezed Luz in, and then faced Muck, took out a handful of money from his pocket, counted it and handed it to Muck and said, "This is your fifty yuan!"

"Are you paying back my money now?" Muck looked at Malaki in surprise.

Malaqi didn't even look at him. He continued to lower his head and counted a few cards from the banknotes and handed them over: "These are tips!"

Muck took it over and took a look. It was 60 yuan, more than the money lent to him. He couldn't help exclaiming, "Hey, Malaki, did you rob the Dutchman here?"

"I originally won 6,000 yuan. Now there is only 3,600 yuan left!" Malaki seemed to be in high spirits.

"God!" Luz stared at Malachi in surprise and subconsciously stuffed a handful of pocket money in his hand into his trousers. Obviously, this little money is nothing in Malaqi's eyes. "You... How are you going to spend this money?"

"I'm going to spend this money in Paris." Malachi stuffed the money into his trousers. He spoke quickly and couldn't hide the joy on his face.

"Give me a little bit!" Luz stared at his bulging trousers pocket.

"Don't even think about it! Luz! Didn't you win just now? Malaqi shook his head, then put his index finger on his lips and made a "boo" gesture.

"Oh, Malaqi, if no one helps you, how can you spend all the money in Paris?" Luz almost groaned, "You know, this is a difficult task. For God's sake, I'm willing to share some for you!"

"Good idea, I think so too." Muck swallowed a mouthful of water and then nodded suddenly.

"Okay, okay, when you get to Paris, you can follow me!" Malachi then squeezed Luz again, and then lay down and said, "God, I can't sleep tonight!"

Many people in Company E couldn't sleep this night. They had already left early the next morning. After Parks came back from Ainhofen, he sorted it up a little and prepared to go to Paris. There, he will meet someone.

(to be continued)