Chapter 289 Episode--Promotion

On the morning of January 17, 1945, the 17th Airborne Division took over the position of the 101st Division on the front line. The brothers of Company E are going to take a bus to Alsace. On January 15, in order to save the strength and equipment of the protruding force, the German army launched a squire attack code-named "North Wind" in Alsace in an attempt to divert the U.S. troops from the Arden area. As with the attack in Ardenn in mid-December, they attacked weak front-line areas. It was the U.S. Army's Seventh Army and the Third Army that defended Alsace. However, the Third Army was transferred to the Ardenes area by General Eisenhower. Now the remaining Seventh Army not only has to defend its own positions, but also has to transfer troops to take over the defense line of the Third Army. This time, their troops were overstretched again. Therefore, General Eisenhower once again mobilized the 101st Airborne Division and deployed them in Alsace to strengthen the defense there.

Early the next morning, all the brothers of Company E were ordered to hand over the line of defense, and then after breakfast, they took a truck to Alsace, 160 miles east of Bastogne. They will be deployed in Alsace to resist another German counterattack. When Captain Parks announced the news, the brothers seemed to explode.

Originally, it was thought that the 17th Airborne Division would take over the position of the 101st Airborne Division on the front line, and they would return to the long-awaited Momian barracks or somewhere in Paris, but now it seems that this will be a bubble.

"This is a lie, the damn General Eisenhower's lie. He deceived us and started from Bastogne. Look, when we were in Bastogne, we were looking forward to returning to Momian, and then we went to attack Foy Village. Forget it. Anyway, we accepted our fate, but it was not over. When I occupied Recona, I was wondering if we should be transferred back, but Yes, no, and the damn Kaulub and Noville. God, I'm really relieved to occupy Noville. We can make up for staying in this damn place, but we still have to move forward. Do you think the torture we have received is not enough? Even Hubler, who has a good temper, couldn't help scratching in the company. This endless battle has given him enough.

"I suggest you call Eisenhower in person, or he wants to hear what the soldiers in the front-line riot pit say. Then he will tell you: Hey, soldier, I sympathize with you, but I can't help it. We don't have enough troops. Do you want me to go to the front line in person and stay in the puddle?" Luz smiled at Hooborough and learned Eisenhower's tone.

"Well, it's always us who are hit by shells." Hubler shrugged his shoulders dejectedly, and then sat aside waiting for the arrival of the truck that transported them. "One day, I will be killed by that arrogant maniac!"

"A id-indone? You mean General Eisenhower? Grenari next to him responded, "He is not arrogant, I'm sure of that. But this does not prevent him from becoming a militant. Look at Patton and you will know that they are people in the same trousers. As Gernelly spoke, he put his rifle on the wall beside him, then took a few steps, opened his trousers, began to pee on the wall, and laughed loudly, "Guys, look, how hard it is, this wall will collapse!"

"Oh, Mr. Gonorrhea, you should stand away! It's disgusting!" Toy was wiping his bayonet. Seeing Granary's movements, he quickly stood up and ran to the side with a smile, "Why don't you pee on the Germans?" Maybe we can drown and destroy the Germans, maybe we can pack up the packages and say goodbye to Europe!"

"Mamma! What an unprecedented torrent. Eisenhower will definitely love you, Mr. Gonorrhea!" Luz made an exaggerated expression at Gernelly and laughed.

"Okay, okay, you guys laugh. We still have to travel 160 miles later. I hope you still have time to get out of the car and pee. God knows when we will arrive. Get ready early!" With that, Grenari made a swing, put the guy in his trousers, and then put the rifle on his shoulder. "Guys, you will know how important Lao Ge's exemplary role for you is." As it spoke, the trucks had begun to drive into the town, one by one, to the largest square in the town.

E Company lined up in twelve lines in the square, and then waited to get on the truck. Captain Winters came over to have a look, and then walked aside and took out two papers for Parks and said, "This is the promotion document of Lieutenant Spear and Lieutenant Heiliger. I think they will be happy that you will issue this order to them."

"This is your privilege, Dick!" Parks couldn't help laughing at Winters.

Winters shook his head and smiled, "No, they are proud to serve in your company, so this honor should be awarded by you. This is your right, and they will be honored. All right, go ahead and find them!" With that, Winters took out two boxes and threw them to Parks, "It's important to maintain the morale of the company, as well as the officers!" Then he left with a smile.

Parks took the box, couldn't help smiling, and then turned to the other side, where Lieutenant Heiliger and Lieutenant Speer were greeting the brothers to board the truck. Parks decided to come one by one. He first walked over to the nearest Lieutenant Heiliger, who was not far away, and shouted, "Lieutenant Heiliger!" With that, he saluted him.

Heiliger looked up at Parks differently, because Parks usually didn't pay much attention to the military salute of his superiors and subordinates, and he even forgot the last time Captain Parks saluted him. This surprised him a little, and then quickly saluted, "Yes, sir, do you have any orders?"

Parks nodded at him and said, "The regiment thought you performed well in the battle, so it decided to give you the qualification to be promoted to captain. This is your appointment document." With that, he opened the appointment document, then handed it to Lieutenant Hailige, and took out a small box from his pocket and opened it. Inside were two silver bars connected together. Parks took it out, then personally took off a silver bar on Hailige's collar and put two silver bars on it. He did this process meticulously and seriously.

Lieutenant Heiliger is Parks who has been fighting together since Normandy. His performance is indeed very good and he is deeply loved by his brothers. If it weren't for his strong penetration, he might still be the company commander of Company E. Of course, if he is not accidentally injured, he will change him. His fate did not hurt him by mistake, but he always served as a platoon leader. Parks has always had a very appreciative attitude towards Hailige.

"Congratulations, Captain!" Parks saluted him again.

This was a surprise for Heiliger. He quickly returned another gift and grinned at Parks and said, "It's really like a dream. Really, Captain Parks, thank you very much!" He hugged Pax tightly.

"I never thought I would be promoted?" Parks said something jokingly.

"No, no, I didn't expect to be promoted so soon. To be honest, I think even if I want to be promoted, I should be behind you, but--" He was a little excited and embarrassed. This makes Parks feel very interesting, but it can also be seen that Hailige's starting point is very simple.

"Okay, captain, you're not the only one! I still have to go to Lieutenant Spiel's. Parks nodded to him and said, "You two are promoted together. His performance is also good, and he has been recognized by the League Department. With that, Parks patted Hailige on the shoulder and smiled, "Keep working hard, Captain Hailige!" I look forward to your better performance!" With that, he turned around and left.

He Lige nodded, and then looked at the back of Parks leaving. He couldn't help smiling. He lowered his head and looked sideways at the two silver bars at his collar, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Oh, my God, we should call you Captain Hailige now!" When Hailige returned to the team, Malachi was about to wait for the truck. He saw Hailige's smile on his face and the two silver bars he received, and couldn't help shouting loudly.

"Congratulations on your promotion!" White stood behind Malachi, pushed him, and then walked to Hailige and laughed. Then every brother who got on the bus shook hands with Captain Hailige and congratulated him. Helliger could see from their faces that their words came from their sincerity. In addition to Captain Parks, he is most grateful to these lovely brothers for his promotion. It is their application that has made him today's achievements.

When Captain Parks saw Spiel, he was seriously supervising the soldiers boarding the car. Parks couldn't help smiling. He knew that although Spiel looked serious, he still thought of his brothers in private. At least he dared to cancel Colonel Sink's daily training orders when he was in the reserve team. His reason was that his brothers had gone through a long battle and needed the most urgent need. It's not training but rest. So much so that there were Da Niu and they were punished for patrolling when they were drunk in Noville Town.

"How's it going?" Parks approached him and asked casually.

When Lieutenant Spiel saw Parks coming over, he quickly saluted him, and then frowned and said, "There's nothing wrong here. But - I'm worried about the mood of my brothers. They complain a lot now, and I'm afraid it will affect the combat effectiveness. If we want to resist the German counterattack, such a situation is worrying!"

Parks nodded. Knowing that Lieutenant Spear was right, he comforted him, "Maybe the situation won't be so bad. We may just be in the reserve team. All right, Lieutenant, I have something to talk to you about!" With that, Parks walked aside. Lieutenant Spiel quickly followed Captain Parks.

"Congratulations, Captain Spiel!" Parks gave the paperwork and the box to Sbyr, and then saluted him with a smile. "You got a promotion. You deserve it. Colonel Sink saw it. You are a good officer!"

As a result, Spiel returned a gift to Parks. His fingers trembled and opened the box. There were suddenly two silver bars in it. The light pierced his eyes and made him squint slightly. Let's suddenly look up at Captain Parks and say, "This is also your opinion, isn't it?"

"What?" Parks was stunned.

"A good officer!" Sbier looked at Parks.

"Yes, Captain Spiel!" Parks said to him solemnly, "You are a good officer, and you have always been. That's why you came to Company E. The brothers need you!"

This sentence made a smile appear on Speer's face, from the bottom of his heart.

(to be continued)