After all, Chen Dao was a well-cultivated bandit, although he was dissatisfied in his heart, he quickly calmed down, stretched out his right hand to Mandol and said, "Please come in." ”

When entering the house, Chen Dao took the opportunity to measure Mandolfil's height with his own reference, and came to the conclusion that Mandolfel's height was definitely less than 1.6 meters.

No man shall be disguised, and no sea shall be measured. Chen Dao recited this wise saying five times in his heart, and successfully carried out self-hypnosis, before he completely suppressed the dissatisfaction in his heart.

The two sat down on either side of the desk, and after Chen Dao's secretary brought the coffee, Chen Dao picked up the coffee cup and took the opportunity to drink coffee to recall Mandolfel's resume.

Mandolfil graduated from the Central Military Academy in Richfield in 1916 and joined the 6th Infantry Division in April of the same year with the rank of second lieutenant and went to France to fight.

After Germany's defeat in World War I in 1918, Mandolfer remained in the 100,000 Army, becoming one of only 4,000 officers in Germany.

Thinking of this, Chen Dao put down the coffee cup, and said in his heart that the lieutenant colonel Mandol in front of him could be eliminated with a height of less than one meter six and stay in the 100,000 army led by General Sickert, which in itself is a manifestation of ability, maybe he really has something outstanding, and when he has the opportunity to consult Guderian in the future, he doesn't know him, Guderian, the father of armored soldiers, must know.

When Chen Dao pondered Mandolfel, Mandolfil was also secretly looking at Chen Dao, and in just a week, Major Lawson on the cover of this military magazine turned out to be Colonel Lawson, and also became his superior, but he himself was much better looking than in the magazine, at least the bandages on his body were all gone. But what kind of courage or ignorance did he have to conclude that Germany would be able to defeat France in eight weeks? If you have the opportunity, be sure to ask for advice in person.

"Uh-huh," Chen Daoqing coughed twice, attracting Mantufei's attention, and then said, "Lieutenant Colonel Mantufei, we will be working together for a long time in the future, so I think we should be more straightforward." ”

"I like to get straight to the point." Mandolfil said.

"Well, today is October 10th, and I personally estimate that our war against France will start at the beginning of May next year, let's take it for May 10th. Excluding troop movements, and taking away vacations such as Christmas, we have a maximum of six months to train troops, are you confident that we will be able to train our regiment to a level ready for war before the outbreak of war? ”

Mandolfil didn't answer directly, but said, "Please give me a copy of the compilation sheet." ”

"Nope."

Hearing Chen Dao's answer, Mandolfer's cheeks shook and almost bit his tongue, staring at Chen Dao and asking, "Didn't compile a table?" ”

"Not for the time being, I used to be the commander of an air defense battalion, and I am not familiar with the army establishment, so I need an expert like you to help." Chen Dao met Mandolfil's incredulous gaze without the slightest shame.

"However, I still have some ideas for compilation, and I need you to help me improve it."

Mandol suppressed the feeling that the superior in his heart was very unreliable, asked Chen Dao for a piece of paper and a pen, and then asked, "Tell me about your idea." ”

"First of all, there must be a tank battalion."

Chen Dao's first sentence made Mandol almost break the pen in his hand.

"We still have a tank battalion?"

"Isn't that weird? How can such a powerful weapon as a tank be missing in modern warfare? Chen Dao asked rhetorically.

Mandolfil nodded and said, "You continue." ”

"There are also three motorized infantry battalions, an anti-aircraft battalion, a self-propelled artillery battalion, an assault artillery battery."

"Assault artillery company? Is it the third assault gun? Haven't they been officially put into production yet? Mandolfil was shocked again.

"No, it's the No. 4 assault gun, but this weapon is still in my concept, and my idea is to use them to support the infantry in attacking pillboxes, and if they encounter enemy tanks, they can also be used as anti-tank guns." Chen Dao explained.

The Air Force is really rich, Mandol sighed in his heart, and then said: "I think that an engineer company and a reconnaissance company are needed, plus units directly under the regimental headquarters, and in addition, at least one supplementary company is needed." ”

"Won't the supplementary company be enough? Let's replenish the camp. Chen Dao said.

Mandolfil had to fill in another supplementary battalion on the establishment table.

"Will there be too much for an air defense battalion, an air defense company is enough for a regimental unit." Mandolfil said.

"Not much, there are 12 88mm anti-aircraft guns in this battalion, and they are usually used as howitzers or cannons, and occasionally they can also make cameo appearances as anti-tank guns, not much at all."

Mandolfil had to lament once again the deep pockets of the Air Force.

"What units do the soldiers of our regiment come from? Do you have any combat experience? Mandolfil asked.

"The source of troops is mainly the Herman Golin Antiaircraft Artillery Regiment and the Seventh Air Defense Battalion, plus a paratrooper battalion, a total of five battalions, among which there are combat experience in the paratrooper battalion and the seventh air defense battalion, in addition to these five battalions are recruits."

Mandolfil then asked, "When will the equipment and personnel be in place?" ”

"Personnel, light weapons and trucks will be there in a week, tanks, assault guns and self-propelled guns, oh, and the Type 251 half-track, I can't guarantee when they will be in place."

Mandol said with a sad brow: "Our time is very tight, training infantry and artillery coordination, infantry artillery coordination and infantry artillery coordination can not be completed in a short time, it depends on when the heavy equipment can be in place, if it is too late, I am afraid it will be too late to complete the training before the war." ”

"Don't be nervous, if you can't finish the training, it's not your fault, just just let it go and do the best you can. I almost forgot that before the arrival of heavy equipment, you must hurry up the training of air-ground cooperative operations, and you must also train as a top priority. Chen Dao said.

"Why?" Mandolfil asked, puzzled.

"Because I forgot to tell you that our regiment also has an aviation regiment, but I used to call it the Flying Artillery Regiment, and this regiment has 20 ME-109 fighters, 40 Ju-87 Stuka bombers, and 5 FI-156 reconnaissance planes."

"Okay, I see." Mandol opened his mouth for a long time before he came back to his senses, and had to sigh again that the Air Force was too rich, and the Herman Goering Regiment was really a regiment as its name, with an organization as bloated as His Excellency the Air Force Commander, plus a regiment commander who didn't look very reliable, his future work was really a long way to go!

Mandol wrote down the Flying Artillery Regiment on a piece of paper, and then showed a look of embarrassment on his face, and asked tentatively: "Colonel, what specific position do I hold in the regiment?" ”

Chen Dao immediately heard the implication of Mantofir's words, Mantofil was a member of the army after all, if the power given to Mandolfil was not great enough, and the officers and soldiers of the Herman Golin Regiment did not obey Mandolfir's dispatch, Mandolfil's future work would be difficult to carry out.

"I've arranged for you, you'll get the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Air Force." Chen Dao saw Mantuofeier's face change, and hurriedly explained: "Don't be nervous, this doesn't mean that you have to leave the army. ”

Seeing that Mandolfer's face returned to normal, Chen Dao continued: "Your specific position is the deputy commander and chief of staff of the Herman Golin Regiment. ”

"I see." Mandolfil secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"My adjutant, Lieutenant Bach, will take you to order military uniforms and arrange dormitories, and I will soon go to the paratroopers, and I will be absent first." Chen Dao said.

・・・・・・

At the paratrooper headquarters, Student had just supervised a successful parachute jump training for the paratroopers of the 7th Air Division when he returned to the airborne headquarters building with a heavy heart.

After the Polish campaign, the development of the Airborne Forces can be said to be a boom, first Student was promoted to Lieutenant General of the Air Force, and then promoted to the Director of the Airborne Forces of the Luftwaffe.

The rest of the Seventh Air Division, which originally had only one regiment, has completed training one after another, and it is expected that it will reach full strength in another month.

In addition to this, the 22 Infantry Division, which has been transferred by the Army, is already in place, and they will be reorganized into the 22 Airborne Division, and one regiment is currently being trained to fly in gliders.

In general, the prospects for the development of the German Airborne Forces led by Student are incomparably bright, but Student has always had inexplicable symptoms such as heart palpitations and cold sweats in the past week.

The last time I had this symptom, I was surrounded by two French fighters on the Western Front, and then I managed to escape with all my strength, what danger would it be this time? Reflecting on his experience in air combat in World War I, Student immediately concluded that this symptom was an ominous omen.

There have been no major training accidents in the recent training of the Airborne Forces, and the most serious one was only when a recruit of the Seventh Air Division accidentally dropped a stringed grenade under his feet during training, but was picked up and thrown out by a veteran who was protecting him on the side.

What exactly happens? Stud returned to his office and sat down in his chair and pondered.

"Mr. Superintendent, Colonel Rosen wants to see you." His lieutenant pushed the door in and said.

"Ask him to come in." Student said.

Moments later, Chen Dao appeared in front of Student. After sitting down opposite Student, Chen Dao smiled and said, "Congratulations on your promotion, Mr. Director." ”

"Congratulations too, Colonel Rosen, not every officer has the opportunity to be promoted two levels at once." Steudent said as he threw Chen a cigarette.

Lighting a cigarette, Chen Dao smiled and said to Studente: "I heard that the 22nd Airborne Division has started training, and your subordinates have doubled, I really want to congratulate you." ”

"I heard that you are the commander of the Herman Goering Air Defense Regiment, and that you have twice as many subordinates as before, so I should congratulate you." When Student saw Chen Daopi's smiling expression, his heart pounded violently, and a layer of fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Could it be that this sense of foreboding should be in him? Studentt tensed up.

Chen Dao stared at Stud with a smile, like a weasel staring at an old hen who was powerless to resist.

"Recently Commander-in-Chief Goering has given me a new order, I am under a lot of pressure and need your help." Chen Dao said as he took out a piece of paper from his left breast pocket and handed it to Studenter.

Definitely not a good thing, Studenter took the piece of paper nervously and unfolded it, it was an order to the effect that the 2nd Battalion of the 1st Regiment of the 7th Air Division was to be requisitioned to join the newly formed Herman Goering Motorized Rifle Regiment.

A battalion, this is a whole battalion, or one of the three battalions that have just participated in the Polish campaign and have combat experience, you are too ruthless, and Student's face instantly turned pale.

Chen Dao didn't seem to see Studente's face, and said to himself: "General Studenter, when I fought side by side with the Seventh Air Division in Kutno City, I established a deep friendship with the Second Battalion. In addition to them, there are four other paratroopers, the four paratroopers who taught me to throw grenades, and I miss them very much, so if you can transfer them to our Hermann Goering regiment, as a testimony to our friendship. ”

"You're not going to kill someone, are you? Didn't I promise you to keep it a secret for you? Why haven't you let them go? I'm not going to give them to you. Student asked coldly.

"How can you kill someone? Am I that kind of person? I have a shortage of veterans and would like to ask them to come over and help train the recruits. Chen Dao said with a smile.

"No way, I won't give you the four of them." Student said categorically.

Chen Daoteng stood up, looked down at Student and said, "Is it really impossible? ”

"Impossible." Student showed no signs of weakness.

"Well, for the sake of our friendship, I wanted to send you a batch of new rifles to replace all the Mauser 98k rifles of the Seventh Air Division, since you don't want it, then forget it."

"That's not possible."

"You really don't want those new rifles?" Chen Dao said.

"I'm not threatened by you, you can go."

"Do you have to ask me to get another order for you to release you?" Chen Dao said.

Student was stopped by Chen Dao, and said in silence for a while: "Okay, but you have to give me those new rifles." ”

"I'm just kidding, the new rifle will definitely be given to you."

"What new rifles? What about performance? Student asked.

"I can't tell you now, but you'll know later, when will you release people?" Chen Dao said.

"The four of them are mobilized with the second battalion, and in two days, you must give me time to hold a farewell ceremony."

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ps: Mandolfil should have been a lieutenant colonel at this time, I wrote a major in the last chapter, and now it has been corrected.

There is still a chapter before 10 p.m.

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