The Third Reich in Desperation

Colonel de Gaulle, who belonged to Marshal Foch's faction, interrupted Poincare's train of thought and said: "Our pressure on Germany is already very deep. Once we continue to intensify our efforts, the Germans will resist. The consequences will be disastrous!"

Unbelievable?Regarding Colonel de Gaulle's worries, Poincaré retorted as a matter of course: "Germany now has a total of 10 troops, and the 4 divisions we can provide for this operation, plus the 3 divisions joined by Belgium, we have nearly 10 troops. 10 troops will carry out this mission. What can Germany do to resist it and send troops across the country? Then we might as well send another [-] troops to destroy Germany and dominate Europe."

Prime Minister Poincare's words caused a group of generals to echo their laughter.De Gaulle frowned at this, restraining the urge to continue the theory with Poincare and others.

This kind of mentality is normal, and even Marshal Fuxi couldn't change it, let alone de Gaulle.

Moreover, de Gaulle never thought of reversing all this, the French soldiers are the force of France.As a big country with the largest army in Europe, it is impossible to be cautious in everything without being domineering.Moreover, this does not affect the combat effectiveness of French soldiers.Lao Tzu is number one in the world. Seeing that no one is convinced, this is the aura that soldiers should have.

But now the French military is filled with blind self-confidence.In their view, the Germans had been cornered and had no resistance in the short term.But de Gaulle understood that this kind of incomplete desperation often breeds explosive power.

Poincare, who was eager to interrupt de Gaulle's opposition to the theory, set up the prime minister's spectrum: "It's decided like this. We will send troops to occupy the Ruhr Industrial Zone within half a month to improve the domestic economic environment. Colonel de Gaulle, since you are so worried, Then you will serve as the head of the observation team and visit the entire occupation operation.”

With a gesture, he stopped de Gaulle who wanted to say something, and Poincaré announced without explanation, "The relevant personnel will stay and assign tasks, and the others will adjourn the meeting!"

Soon, the invasion of Germany's industrial Ruhr area was passed.One French legion after another was transferred to the German-French border, and the relevant departments also hurriedly transferred the assigned fuel and ammunition to the border.

At the same time, the German parliament passed a diametrically opposed motion to withdraw the already pitifully small security corps in the Ruhr industrial zone.On the border line of the Ruhr line in Germany, the checkpoints that were watching the movement of the French army nervously received an order to temporarily cancel the checkpoint posts, and all personnel withdrew together with the security team.

On the other hand, the SS, which responded quickly, selected 2 of the most elite SS soldiers under Steve's personal leadership, and marched to the Ruhr Industrial Zone in advance.Another 2 SS troops still in assembly will enter the Ruhr Industrial Zone in four batches in the next ten days.A proposal signed by Sickert was submitted to the parliament, and the media under the control of the Gestapo was ready to go, ready to create momentum for the SS.

On the road 15 kilometers away from the Ruhr Industrial Area, the withdrawn security regiment met the SS marching in the opposite direction.

"Who are you? Why are you holding weapons? Why are you driving towards our rear?" Seeing Steve and his party wearing a black SS uniform and holding a large number of light weapons, the head of the security team asked a little nervously. A litany of questions.After all, a team of 2 people was considered a very conspicuous force in Germany at the time, but the uniforms of this group of people obviously did not belong to the Wehrmacht.The security team behind him also responded quickly, and immediately raised their guns to aim at this side.

However, there was obviously no hostility from the SS side, and Steve waved his hand to signal the SS men not to be nervous.After several SS soldiers who tried to confront each other put down their guns, Steve politely replied to the head of the security regiment: "We are SS soldiers belonging to the National Socialist German Workers Party. Take your weapons It is to defend the borders of Germany. Please pay attention to your words, your rear is our front line, and the SS will go to defend the borders of Germany with their lives!"

Hearing this, everyone in the security team wanted to find a hole in the ground and get in.The guns raised by the security team were quickly put down.Facing these self-proclaimed SS soldiers who were preparing to defend their homes and the country, they retreated and were embarrassed to question each other.What is a soldier, this is a soldier!In contrast, the soldiers of the security regiment, who wore the uniforms of the National Defense Forces, gave up their duties in front of the enemy and strode back.

The head of the security team put on a smile immediately, and explained to Steve, the leader: "Brother, we guys don't know much. We were offended just now, don't be as knowledgeable as us. In fact, we can't wait to go up with you On the battlefield, whoever is afraid is the grandson. It is a pity that the higher-ups ordered us to evacuate." Speaking of this, the eyes of everyone in the security team flashed a look of helplessness.

"Don't worry about it, I believe that after this time, everyone will know our SS. You withdraw first, and Germany will definitely need you in the future." Steve comforted everyone in the security team, Then he asked casually, "By the way, what's your name. I'll recommend you to Colonel Reinhardt when I go back."

"God, you are Colonel Reinhardt's troops, he is our idol." The head of the security regiment replied in surprise: "By the way, my name is Model. Please help me to Colonel Reinhardt in the future." Let me just say that I am very willing to join your glorious group."

"Model, okay, I remember." Steve smiled heartily, and then continued to lead the 2 SS troops on their way.

After getting out of the way, Model looked at the continuous stream of SS troops, and enviously said to his adjutant: "Look at their black uniforms, they are so handsome!"

Text Chapter 22 Entering the Ruhr

Sidel, commander of the French [-]st Armored Division.

Looking at the soldiers in black uniforms densely deployed on the hill 10 kilometers away from the Ruhr Industrial Zone.Siddell snorted coldly.

As the commander of one of the few armored divisions in France, Siddell served in the French ace 7th Division in World War I.Starting from a second lieutenant who graduated from a military academy, he was promoted to lieutenant company commander.Later, he was selected into the Sharp Knife Regiment, and repeatedly competed with the German army for high ground on the battlefield of Verdun. He was known for his resolute execution and ruthless killing.

No casualties, no retreat of any kind, no prisoners of war.These are Sidel's three principles.

There is no enemy that can stop him.Every obstacle in front of him has been broken by him in the most direct way.

After Prime Minister Poincaré learned that Germany was prepared, he gave an order to defeat the German defense force as much as possible.

And Sidel's understanding is: to annihilate every army that Germany dares to resist.

Facing the densely packed French-Belgian coalition forces, Steve, behind the telescope, had a lot of cold sweat on his forehead.If there is any saying that a mantis is a car, Steve knows that it is a portrayal of himself.However, with the five steps of Fury of the Man, a desperate fight may not be without a chance of success.

Zhang Chengtian's order was to stick to it until the French couldn't bear the loss and had to retreat.But Steve believed that, in addition to this, Zhang Chengtian in the rear would do his best to win the support of the German high-level for himself.This is a kind of trust that can only be found in war, a trust that entrusts everything.

Facing the high ground position preset by the SS on the outskirts of the Ruhr, Colonel de Gaulle of the French observation team stopped Sidel, who was trying to use the French [-]st Armored Division to attack the fortifications.

"Colonel de Gaulle, what do you mean?" Lieutenant General Sidel, who was dissatisfied with de Gaulle's obstruction, reprimanded with a sullen face, "such a highland can be taken by my first armored division with a single regiment. Soldiers are precious and fast, please don't hinder our progress." Military action."

De Gaulle, who was thoughtful, patiently persuaded Siddell: "General, we believe that the French armored forces have this ability. However, it would be too extravagant to waste the few elite troops in the country in this wilderness. "

Sidel dismissed de Gaulle's mood of worrying about gains and losses.War is war, if every general is afraid of losing, why fight?Go home and sleep well.

Seeing that Siddell was unmoved, de Gaulle left again and changed his angle, "General, even if we want to attack, we should test the opponent's defense first. Do you want the Belgian 6th Infantry Division to go up and test first? "What De Gaulle is thinking now is to make every effort to save the strength of the French army and deal with possible changes.

"I don't think so." Siddell refused in disgust for de Gaulle's cleverness. "Prime Minister Poincare has sent a message to our army group, saying that the German government has given up resistance. What we are facing is nothing but a group of spontaneously organized militias."

Speaking of this, Siddell's contempt has already been revealed. "Colonel de Gaulle will not think that a group of militias will pose a threat to the French elite."

The helpless de Gaulle gave up the argument with Siddell, "What the general said makes sense, I was too worried."

Too lazy to entangle with the cautious and timid de Gaulle, Siddell patted de Gaulle on the shoulder, "Colonel, I have ordered the whole division to rest. After lunch, our First Armored Division will launch an attack on time at 2 pm. At that time, Everyone in your observation team can come and see. I assure you, this will be a wonderful battle."

Since then, de Gaulle can only comfort himself, hoping that the group of militiamen in Germany are as easy to deal with as Siddell said.

De Gaulle, who returned to the camp of the observation mission, immediately called for his adjutant, "You immediately inform the Allied forces in Belgium, saying that the joint command ordered them to launch a regiment-scale probe on the German highlands ahead before 12 noon. Sexual offense."

"Colonel, it's not good to go against the wishes of Lieutenant General Siddell." The adjutant who knew the matter asked worriedly.

"Just go and inform the Belgians. I will be responsible for any problems." De Gaulle gritted his teeth and said fiercely: "Compared with the glory of France, I still dare to take this risk."

Of course, de Gaulle will not be really punished except for offending Siddell.After all, de Gaulle understood that France has never had a precedent for a general who defended the interests of its own army.

Therefore, the commanders of the Belgian 5th, 6th, and 7th Infantry Divisions, who were also eager to pinch soft persimmons and make contributions, rushed to accept the task.After the compromise, each of the three divisions dispatched a regiment to jointly attack the 3-man SS position.

At 12:[-] noon, after the First World War, another confrontation between Germany and France took place on a little-known highland.To commemorate this battle, German history later gave this highland the nickname "Ruhr Shield", and some people also called it "German Shield".

Carter was a ten-man officer in the SS.Since the SS is still a civilian military organization, it does not implement a military rank system.All positions were divided by Zhang Chengtian into ten heads, hundred heads, thousand heads, and ten thousand heads according to the ancient oriental standards.

Carter doesn't care about the jobs, though.What he cares about is the next battle, fighting for Germany again.

Immediately after the battle began, the situation turned in favor of the SS.Spotting the flaws in the chaotic coordination of the independent Belgian armies, Steve immediately seized the opportunity to order a counterattack.

Carter, who was running, immediately fired proficiently at the enemy, from the halfway up the high ground, to the Belgian attack position, and then joined the SS soldiers who came from the other direction to pursue the retreating Belgian army.

He was originally a veteran of the rest of his life.He once participated in the confrontation between the Eastern Front and the Tsarist Russian army, and also participated in the so-called "meat grinder" battle in Verdun.

Since the outbreak of the First World War, he has killed countless enemies in battle.However, the surrender of the domestic left wing made him put down the gun in humiliation.It is said that among those who participated in the armistice negotiations, none of them were soldiers, but all shameless politicians hiding in the rear!

He has been waiting for this day to come!

The old G98 Mauser rifle in his hand would vibrate slightly every time a bullet was fired.This vibration was so familiar to him, so kind.

Carter jumped into a foxhole dug by the Belgians earlier, crouched down and killed a fleeing Belgian soldier with one shot, and then quickly crossed the Belgian attack position with his comrades, rushed up the road, and merged into the SS. In the torrent of the army's pursuit.

The heavy breathing did not make him feel tired.On the contrary, this same familiar feeling is gradually recovering his originally stiff and numb body.

The power suppressed in every cell was fully released at this moment.The countless corpses and foxholes around him retreated quickly.In front of and behind him, countless SS soldiers in beautiful black uniforms surged like black tides.

Those years of rushing out of the trenches with comrades in arms and attacking the enemy's positions are back again!

The backs of those charging together beside him are so clear!Whether in the past or now!

In contrast, the uncoordinated Belgian army, which was anxious to squeeze the persimmons and scrambled to attack, retreated one after another.A large number of grassroots officers waved pistols, trying to stabilize the fleeing soldiers.It's a pity that the general trend is that the roar of the officer is overshadowed by the charge of the SS in the distance.