Chapter 213 Operation Pegasus

The U.S. 81st Air Defense-Anti-Tank Battalion will use the Bofors anti-aircraft gun to launch a rex flare over the Rhine River to illuminate the rescue site, when the Dutch will take personnel there to wait for rescue. In order to paralyze the German army and dispel their suspicions, Battalion 81 fired flares at midnight three nights before the operation.

Parks selected 17 team members, all of whom were selected from a row. Most of them were those who had carried out the Arname raid, and some were those who had carried out the Normandy rescue operation. Such veterans are experienced and able to deal with all kinds of emergencies. And there is no doubt about Parks's order.

"Why don't the British send people themselves?" Kaber was also selected into this operation. Of course, he would still be used to complaining about his surname, and now he is complaining to Hubler. Hubler is not in a row, but because he participated in Parks's two operations, he is a relatively old qualification in the E company.

But this time, Hooborough was not selected, and Kaber deliberately talked about it in front of him because of a sense of showing off. Obviously, he regarded participating in this operation as an honor.

"It seems that you don't really want to go? "Kaber!" Hubler looked at Kabo's proud face depressedly and couldn't help saying, "It's easy to do. Why don't we go to Captain Parks. I'll change it with you. I'm going to carry out this damn task. You stay here!"

"Did I say I wouldn't go?" Kabo shook his head and smiled, "It seems that there is no. I'm just complaining that every time I can be selected to perform such a task. Of course, this has a lot to do with my rich combat experience, doesn't it? Kabo nodded proudly, and then walked past Hubler. He had to show off in front of the recruits. This is a very good performance opportunity, and Carbo will never miss it.

The day before the operation, the Canadians brought the boat over. Captain Parks planned to carry out this task with Lieutenant Heiliger, but on this day, Parks suddenly received a phone call from Winters, saying that he would send a person from the battalion to assist in the task. This forced Captain Parks to disqualify Heiliger from participating.

"Captain, I don't mean to offend, but why did the battalion send someone here? Don't you believe us?" After Hailig was disqualified, he was a little angry. He scratched Parks in the company, but after all, he just scratched. He didn't have any problem with the battalion's Winters. He said he had a lot of respect for Winters, but it was a little uncomfortable for him to quit.

"No, Captain Winters is not such a person!" Parks shook his head slightly and said, "Maybe he has no intention. Lieutenant Hellig, I just don't think it's necessary to go to so many officers in this operation. Of course, if you insist, I can let you participate!"

Lieutenant Heiliger knew that although Parks was giving in, he still shook his head and smiled, "Don't worry, I won't take this matter seriously. You know, I just want to participate in an operation under your own command, not a regular battle, but a raid! But - all right, I know how to do it!"

Parks has an indescribable feeling about Hai Lige. Perhaps there is some apologies from the bottom of his heart. He robbed Hai Lige's company commander and didn't even give him the credit for this Pegasus operation. He knew that Hailige was actually a very good officer.

The people sent by Captain Winters to Captain Parks surprised him a little. When he saw Lieutenant Speer standing in front of him in the company, he soon realized that this was intentional by Winters. He was fighting for a chance for Lieutenant Speer. Winters wanted Speer to come to Company E.

Lieuten Speer is one of the officers that Parks admires. Perhaps this action is an opportunity. Through this action, Parks can openly propose to Winters that Spiel will serve as the third platoon leader in Company E.

"Nice to meet you! Lieutenant Spiel!" Parks and Sbier held hands tightly, "I told you that we still have a chance to cooperate, but this opportunity came too fast!"

"For me, it's a little too late!" Scyper smiled. Obviously, he was showing his feelings and a guarantee to Parks.

"How do you feel about doing administrative work in the battalion department?" Parks talked to him about these things intentionally or unintentionally.

Sbier couldn't help laughing and said, "It's terrible. I'm not a person who is good at handling administrative work. These days, I have annoyed Captain Winters and ruined a lot of things. Maybe that's why he wants to drive me here!"

"Do you want to lead the army?" Parks couldn't help looking at him with a smile in his eyes.

Sbier couldn't believe Parks's idea. He looked at Parks, was silent for a while, and then nodded and said, "Yes, I hope to lead the troops. To be honest, I am eager to lead a platoon in a company rich in battle. I hope to win medals and honors!" Once Spiel made a decision, he said his purpose bluntly.

Parks nodded. He looked at Sbier and then smiled, "Well, what do you think of E Company? We are still short of a platoon leader. If you are interested, I can report to Captain Winters. To be honest, you are one of the best officers I have ever seen. You are brave, a pioneer, and have commanding skills!"

"That will be my pleasure!" There was a sudden light in Spiel's eyes, and it seemed that his hope was likely to come true. With the relationship between Parks and Winters, and Winters' intention to do so, it is not difficult to guess that it is to make some necessary preparations for him to serve in Company E.

"Well, let's study this Operation Pegasus!" Parks pointed to a map in front of the table and then came over. The bad news was that Spiel stood together. "Tell me what you think! "Sbier!"

Speer looked at the map and nodded and said, "In fact, this task is very simple. As long as we promise not to let the Germans find out, the task will be basically completed. So the team members must be experienced veteran players, and they don't need a lot. About 20 people is enough. Of course, we can also ask the British army to follow such discipline!"

Parks smiled and said, "It's very good. I agree with your opinion. I have selected a row of veterans. They are all from Taco's barracks. They have participated in one or two raid missions. They are experienced, with a total of 17 people, including the two of us, a total of 19 people, which is enough. It's gone!"

Sbier nodded to show his understanding. Obviously, it was just Lieutenant Parks's initial impression of him. He had already arranged everything, but he didn't mind at all. Instead, he had an expectation.

The next night, Captain Parks and Lieutenant Spear and 17 soldiers selected by Parks went down the engineering ladder from the embankment to the river. There was a folding canvas boat hidden the first night.

There is a drizzle in the sky. The night looks very dark, and such weather will only make the sky darker. Nineteen figures slowly moved the boat to the river in the dark. Then he waited quietly. No one spoke, and their breathing was very stable. After all, they were veterans who had undergone major operations, and their performance was very good.

At midnight, I suddenly remembered the shooting sound of anti-aircraft guns, and several tray flares flashed in the sky, which was very eye-catching in the night, but the Germans were used to it.

"They are sending signals!" Sbier whispered to Parks beside him. On the other side, the Dutch underground resistance group drew a "V" shape representing victory from a flashlight on the north bank of the Rhine.

"Action!" Parks gave the order, and he and Lieutenant Sbyl took a small boat respectively and began to slide to the other side. They rowed very carefully and tried to make only very subtle sounds.

Despite this, some people still seem to be a little nervous, although they can restrain their emotions. Capper grew up, inhaled and exhaled silently and slowly, and his heart beat very hard. After all, they are now moving towards the German territory. Once they are found, what awaits them is the destruction of the whole army.

The hull gently touches the beach, making a slight "sand" sound. The team members jumped out of the boat quickly and moved forward quickly.

"Gordon!" Parks shouted softly at him, and then gestured to him, asking him to put the machine gun on the left to prepare for the defensive attack.

"Webster, you take people forward quickly and get in touch with the Dutch, and I will follow up with you!" Parks whispered to Webster again.

"Okay, boss!" Webster came forward quickly. He moved forward quietly. It was dark here, and the visibility in the dark was also very low. Webster felt that his heartbeat was slowly beating faster with the darkness. He put out his tongue and licked his cracked lips, and the surroundings looked very quiet.

A sound of wings incitement scared Webster. He immediately raised his gun to shoot, but he forgot that the safety of the rifle was not turned on. He hurriedly wanted to open the rifle insurance.

"Wait, don't worry! Webster!" Behind him was Lieutenant Spiel's soft voice, "Just a bird, don't shoot, startle the Germans. None of us can leave here!"

"Yes, Lieutenant!" Webster answered this quietly. Only then did he feel that his heart was beating so fast that he almost jumped out of his throat.

The team continued to remain silent and then moved forward. At this time, they heard someone signaling again with a flashlight in front of them. Parks immediately responded, and they met the British.

"God, it's good to see you!" A British soldier rushed over excitedly, hugged Webster, cheered softly in his ear, and then quickly took off his red beret and handed it to Webster, "Man, you have helped us a lot. Give it to you!"

At this time, a British brigadier general came forward. He took Captain Parks's hand and lowered his voice to him excitedly, "American, I'm really happy to see you!" Excuse me, are you?

"Lieutenant Parks, 101 Airborne Division!" Parks shook hands with him, and then calmly lowered his voice, "General, I think we'd better get on the boat quickly!" This is not the place where we stay!" But he didn't pay attention at all, and his name surprised the brigadier general.

(to be continued)