Chapter 296 Operation Prisoners of War Next

Company E is now a legendary company of U.S. airborne arms. Second Lieutenant Jones was able to participate in an important mission on the first day he joined Company E. His upright body and his eager eyes to fight reminded people of what many brothers looked like when they had just left Tacoya.

"Go to the second row to report, and then - and then tell the platoon leader, Lieutenant Welfare, that you will be his deputy. And inform him to gather all the team members involved in the operation for kayak training. Captain Parks thought for a while, then waved his hand and said, "That's all. Go ahead, young man. You are so lucky. Remember not to get hurt in the operation. You can only be an observer. Everything is arranged by Lieutenant Welfare. This is not a heroic task. Do you know? Second lieutenant?

"Yes, sir! I will strictly follow the order!" Second Lieutenant Jones nodded excitedly, and then left and went straight to find the position of the second row. This is a very good opportunity to learn from combat experience, and he can't wait.

But the brothers who are training don't have a good impression on the rookie officer. There is even a rumor among them. This makes them all feel uneasy inside. Because Lieutenant Foley introduced the officer in the training of the team members and stressed that the officer came to participate in the patrol mission.

"God, this guy didn't take us on a mission, did it?" Maraki is not as decaden as he used to be. At least he still has the energy to participate in the action, and he did not flinch. But he seriously doubted the ability of the rookie officer.

"He will kill us! God, he is just a rookie!" Ellie, who was added later, couldn't help complaining. Of course, almost every member complained with them, "I can't believe it. I don't think Captain Parks will need a rookie officer to lead us, because this is a mistake, and the captain won't make such a low-level mistake."

"Error? Do you know what's wrong? Hefran, who was already full of resentment, said angrily, "Only 15 people participated in this mission, and only one of them was an officer as the leader. Let's see how many people are there now? How many officers are there? This is an obvious thing, but you are still arguing here. Let's think about how we can save our lives when we carry out the task.

"Fed, there are still two translators in such a team now. Are we going to act in a company? Li Gaote was still entangled in this matter. He looked very annoyed. His voice was so loud that it reached Webster's ears, which was far away from him, and he couldn't help frown. Obviously, he was a little annoyed with Li Gaote.

And while kayaking beside him, he chattered about how he had experienced many battles and hardships, and such a person still had to carry out tasks. He was a typical soldier who was discriminated against and unfairly treated. He even went to the division to complain. He grinningly, "I want to complain about those damn bastards. I should let Colonel Sink go by himself. You know, it's inside the German army. Is our lives worthless?"

Of course, it fell into Second Lieutenant Jones's ears word for word. He was amazed by these people's unscrupulous criticism of their superiors and even senior officers of the regimental headquarters. Of course, he is still a rookie. He can't express any authoritative opinions on these words, so he can only listen to them silently. Although he didn't understand why at all.

On February 15, the team members who participated in the patrol ended their training and gathered in a large house, and then a special person brought them delicious lunch and dinner. They drank beer, coffee and sandwiches. The treatment is not bad, and some items such as rifles and grenades that must be used for patrols were sent.

Secondnant Jones stood at the door and looked at the listlessness of his brothers. He knew that these people must still curse him in their hearts. Just as he was a little uneasy, Captain Winters, Captain Parks and Lieutenant Foley came in, and he immediately shouted loudly, "Lizheng!" This sound shocked all the brothers in the room with a loud voice, and then they stood up slowly.

"A little rest!" Captain Winters nodded to them, then took off his helmet and said, "I'm glad that everyone can finally take part in this patrol. As you can see, we have gathered 15 people for the mission at 1 o'clock tonight. It should be noted that Lieutenant Welfare will lead the operation, and Second Lieutenant Jones will participate as an observer. The whole battalion will provide cover for your retreat.

Captain Parks nodded and then said, "We have set the target and planned a fire attack on it." Parks took out two whistles from his pocket and raised them. "As soon as we hear this whistle, we will order the whole battalion to open fire. So you'd better not blow it before you get on board with the captives!" With that, he handed the whistle to Lieutenant Welfare beside him.

At this time, Sergeant Martin said aside, "What if the house is empty? Sir!"

"No, if it is empty, we also know that it is an observation post and needs to be destroyed. So you have to install the explosives when you set it. You must act carefully and quickly, surround the house, and then shoot a grenade into the window on the first floor. Then the team members entered quickly. Captain Winters kept talking, and then nodded to Lieutenant Welfare and said, "Do you understand all this?"

"Yes, sir!" Lieutenant Welfare put his hands on his chest and nodded.

"What we want is not how many Germans have been captured. What we want is that you can come back safely and blow up the observation post. We don't have to go deep into the Germans again. It's too dangerous. Parks added, "So your goal is buildings, do you understand? Don't rush into dangerous places without a plan for the sake of captives.

"Is there a problem?" Captain Winters said to his brothers present.

"No more, sir!" The brothers' answers were scattered, and they also looked very depressed. But everyone's face is a little better. After all, Second Lieutenant Jones' problem has been solved. He is just an observer, and the officer in charge of command is Lieutenant Welfare. He is an experienced officer. At least his brothers believe that he will not make mistakes.

"Very good! Good luck to you!" Captain Winters said, nodding to Captain Parks and Lieutenant Foley, and then the three of them went out. Obviously, the structure of this team is more in line with Captain Parks's wishes. He should do his best to avoid casualties, and he does not want Jackson to be replaced, but other people will be injured by some factors. Lieutenant Welfare is the best choice. Of course, Captain Winters has some specific details to discuss with him.

Webster followed them out, and then saw Winters and others talking by the roadside, so he walked over and said to Captain Parks, " Company commander, please speak. I know it's presumptuous, but I still want to say something!"

Captain Parks looked at him and suddenly thought of a problem, that is, the matter between him and Li Gaote, couldn't help but be a little funny. It seemed that the dispute between them was inevitable. So he nodded and said, "Say it, Webster."

"The patrol only needs 15 people, and now there are 16 people, and there are two translators in the team, me and Li Gaote. I don't think so--" Webster shrugged his shoulders and said, "I think one should be left. Two translations are unnecessary!"

Parks nodded and said, "I know." Then he turned his head to Lieutenant Welfare and said, "You will let Li Gaote stay. He will not participate in the operation. It's enough to have Webster as a translator.

This matter was solved according to the original trajectory. Although the reasons for the conflict are different, the result is the same. When Lieutenant Follie told Li Gott the news, a smile finally appeared on the guy's face and he squeezed his eyes at Webster to show his gratitude to him.

It's getting dark. There is no moon and no stars. Even the searchlight of the U.S. military has been turned off. The Germans occasionally fired a flare, but the U.S. military did not fire flares in response like them. Occasionally, sporadic shots and explosions of one or two 88mm cannons of the German army can be heard. There is not even light weapons shooting on such a night. And the artillerymen of the U.S. military are waiting for the sound of the whistle. As soon as the whistle is sounded, the cannons will bombard the German army.

Four kayaks carried 15 people across the river smoothly. However, in an accident, a supplementary officer from West Point of Company F also asked to participate. He and Second Lieutenant Jones graduated together and knew each other. And like Jones, he is ambitious to do a career on the front line. More importantly, he doesn't want to gain combat experience later than Second Lieutenant Jones, because it is related to promotion. Lieutenant Welfare had no choice but to temporarily decide his participation. After crossing the river, Lieutenant Foley and Second Lieutenant Jones count the number by the river.

Lieutenant Welfare led everyone to move towards the target. After approaching the German sentry post, he said to Jones, "You and your companions stay here, observe the movement of the German army, take good care of the whistle, and blow it at my command." Then he waved to Martin.

"Martin, you took Mosier, Math, Macron, Cobb, Pip and Sifudi around the house to guard and provide cover, and the others followed me into the room. Ramrez, prepare the rifle grenade, launch! Lieutenant Fli gave the order decisively. As his voice fell, Ramrez straightened up and fired a grenade at the window of the room. Then I heard a loud bang, which shattered the window glass of the room.

"Up!" Lieutenant Foley took the lead and rushed up. When he rushed up the steps of the room, he shouted, "Grenade!" The rest of the people threw grenades in one after another. There was an explosion inside. He kicked the door of the house with one foot, raised his rifle and roared loudly, "Put down the gun, damn bastard. Put the gun down!" With that, he kicked away a German submachine gun at his feet. The living Germans in the room were blown up by grenades. They raised their hands in horror. Webster also raised his rifle and shouted at them loudly in German to calm them down.

"Webster, time bomb!" Lieutenant Fli called. Then he shouted at the people who rushed in, "Marach, take all these guys away. Come on, come on."

Malachi has brought out the three Germans who were still alive and lightly injured with those who rushed in, and dragged them all the way to the predetermined place. Lieutenant Fli yelled at the others, "Let's go, hurry up, Webster, put the explosives, go quickly!"

The group rushed out quickly, and by this time the German army had been shocked. All kinds of weapons and shells roared towards this side.

(to be continued)