The Third Reich in Desperation

"I, Darlan, will seek revenge on these treacherous British people sooner or later!" After issuing a series of orders, Darlan swore viciously.

So, under the cover of thick smoke and the rest of the turrets, the surviving French ship headed by the Slatersburg passed through the Port of Oran, which was already full of shipwrecks, and headed for the deep sea at full speed.

During the breakout process, the Slatersburg took two destroyers and continuously bombarded the water surface with its main guns, blindly scanning sea mines and clearing the road.

The British fleet, however, gave up the pursuit because Sir Forbes decided to stop as soon as it was good, and was worried that stepping on the mines he had laid would cause unnecessary losses.

Afterwards, under the escort of five destroyers who came to support from the northern port of Algiers, the "Slatersburg" slowly sailed into the port of Toulon amidst the cheers of many French naval officers and soldiers.In addition to the warship that escaped from the Port of Oran with it, there were only 5 slightly damaged destroyers.

However, the tragedy in Port of Oran continued. After taking care of Darlan's main battleship, the British warships began to sweep the remaining small warships in the port-several light cruisers, some destroyers and submarines.

Already at a disadvantage, and with the sending of 3 warships that still survived, Darlan could no longer find a way to fight the British army.

More and more French officers and soldiers fell into the water, struggling in the sea.Diesel oil floating on the sea was accidentally inhaled into the lungs of many people when they were breathing, until they died.

In the port of Oran, it was no different from hell for a while!

Text Chapter 442 Stubborn Rossi

While the Port of Orang was under fire, Reinhardt and Mussolini were still staring at the negotiating table.

Of course, Reinhardt can afford it, or in other words, he is deliberately delaying time.

As soon as Mussolini left, Italy's military arrangements fell to Rossi, Mussolini's most trusted deputy prime minister.

This is the same as Mussolini's intention of sending officials to the army. They all want to create a perfect feeling that Italian politicians are both civil and military, and can command the army at any time.

In normal times, this is naturally nothing.

But once during the war, or when the war is about to break out, this kind of arrangement will be inappropriate.

However, what Reinhardt used was that Mussolini was inappropriate.

After all, Rossi, the deputy prime minister of Italy, had already been bought by the Gestapo by Reinhardt when he was wanted by Mussolini.

Don't look at Rossi's high position and power now, his status in Italy is second only to Mussolini.

But he knew very well in his heart that what could really protect him for a long time was not Mussolini's trust, but the protection of the German Gestapo!

The last time he was wanted by the whole of Italy, Mussolini did not distrust himself.

At that time, just to take the blame, Mussolini did not hesitate to sell Rossi to the Italian high-level as a scapegoat.

If it weren't for the protection of the Gestapo, Rossi might be a cold corpse now.

Now that Rossi has entrusted his personal safety under the protection of the Germans, and the Italian branch of the German Gestapo also valued Rossi very much and gave him the power to lead the Italian Gestapo.

Then Rossi himself has no reason not to serve his real master Reinhardt.

At least for now, everything is under Reinhardt's control.

With Mussolini's personality of doing great things and sacrificing his life, Reinhardt presumably the leader may not dare to order the Italian navy to attack the British fleet from behind.

Historically, the Italian Navy has missed this opportunity that could have made a name for itself.

In the original time and space, when the British fleet had ended its entanglement with the French fleet, some warships were sunk, and some warships were damaged, the Italian navy, which had clearly discovered the traces of the British fleet, stopped and cautiously avoided it. There was an encounter.

At the same time, the chance of defeating the British navy and the chance of ruling the Mediterranean were avoided!

But it's different now.

Mussolini came to Berlin on his own initiative (in fact, Mussolini's visit schedule was arranged by Reinhardt for Rossi.)

Now staying in Rome is Reinhardt's people, the Italian Deputy Prime Minister Rossi who obeys the command of Germany.

In other words, as long as Mussolini does not go back, the Italian fleet can be guided by Rossi for a short time when facing the option between war and war, and the election will not be a war!

Of course, this battle is of no benefit to Italy's ability.

In the British Special Operations Fleet, there are a total of 6 destroyers, all of which were transferred from the British Mediterranean H Fleet.

In other words, defeating this British fleet can also weaken the strength of the British H fleet, creating favorable conditions for Italy to become the overlord of the Mediterranean!

"Report!" In Rome, a well-dressed naval captain came to report the situation to Rossi.

"Deputy Prime Minister, the submarine we are investigating outside Port of Oran has sent a telegram, saying that a large number of British warships have been found." The colonel took out a copy of the telegram, and slowly spoke to Rossi word by word.

In the eyes of this naval colonel, this kind of thing is discovered when it is discovered, and it is nothing more than reporting the situation.

You know, Deputy Prime Minister Rossi is famous in Italy as a nice man.

It is easy for him to do something, but it is difficult to expect this middle-aged man who is a bit overweight and bald to make a big decision by himself.

Although Mussolini had entrusted the domestic work to Rossi when he went abroad for interviews several times before.

But in the previous few times, Rossi was almost in the middle of the law, only doing some monotonous and simple things.So much so that he didn't even dare to make up his own mind about changing the train schedule in Rome, he had to wait for Mussolini to come back to make a decision.

Such a cautious deputy prime minister, no matter how powerful he is, probably would not dare to make any big moves, the colonel thought so.

It's a pity that the colonel, who is so good at dressing himself up, has completely miscalculated!

"That's it, that's worth paying attention to. The French warships in Port of Oran have always been wanted by the leader. Now the leader is going to Germany in person to get these warships." Rossi nodded his circle Fat head, said thoughtfully.

"What? The deputy prime minister means..." The colonel, who was sent by the navy to report, obviously did not expect the deputy prime minister to say this.

The leader Rossi referred to naturally refers to Prime Minister Mussolini.Well, when Rossi moved Mussolini out at this time, it was obviously not just a simple emotion.

Since Rossi dared to say that he should pay attention to it, then this matter is not easy.

Sure enough, Rossi quickly went on to say: "You can't let the leader go in vain. If the Germans promised to give us the French warships, but the British took these warships right under our noses, wouldn't it be a disappointment to the leader? running back and forth?!"

It's over!The captain's eyes widened.

The generals above him, when they asked him to come, said that Deputy Prime Minister Rossi was a softie and would not give military tasks.

But now, what Rossi said inside and outside the words, isn't it all about doing something?

"Forget it, I, Rossi, am also the deputy of the leader after all, so I can't evade every time." On Rossi's fleshy face, there was a determination that didn't match his body type: "Today, I will We must share the worries of the leaders and shoulder this heavy responsibility!"

Pointing at the captain of the navy, Rossi raised his voice rarely, and said loudly in an orderly tone: "You go back and pass on my order. Tell your commander to immediately gather all the warships that can be dispatched, including gathering the ships that are hunting at sea. .”

Under the incredible eyes of the colonel, Rossi finally issued this order with great responsibility: "I order, as the agent of the leader, that the Italian Navy must intercept the British fleet and strive to completely destroy them!"

"Deputy Prime Minister, this..." The colonel took two steps forward, trying to persuade Rossi to withdraw his order.

"You don't need to persuade me." Rossi, who had already received Reinhardt's death order, could not give in. He pretended to be righteous and said: "If you win this battle, the credit will naturally be your navy and others. Mr. Leader. If you lose, then put the blame on me!"

"Execute the order!" The leader waved his hand at the colonel: "You go back first, and I will call your commander in person to explain after a while."