Chapter 368: Rommel's troops descend on Rome
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Rome is the capital of Italy and the seat of the Roman Catholic Church. It is also the most extensive and populous city in Italy, located in the lower plain of the Tiber River, more than 20 kilometers east of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
But when the 2,500-year-old building, which was bombed by British and American air forces, was bombed beyond recognition.
And there are many other parties who have been blown up, and there are terrifying big black pits full of creepy horrors.
Of course, there are many places where there is thick black smoke and the fire is still burning.
These buildings, as well as the areas that were blown up, were carried out by many Italian citizens or ambulance crews.
However, there are also many people who take the opportunity to take their valuable belongings, even dentures, from those who have been burned to death and blown up.
And in this chaotic situation, more than 200 Leopard tanks, and 100 Tiger tanks; But it roared through the open area on the outskirts of Rome, and drove violently towards the city of Rome.
These tanks were followed by two infantry divisions, most of which were armed with StG44 assault rifles.
In addition to these two infantry divisions and tank groups, four infantry divisions were entering Rome, Italy, from other places, preparing to assist the main German force, which was trying to force its way through the main entrance of Rome.
An SS Panzer Division consisted of 8 tanks No. 2, more than 10 tanks No. 3, and almost 90 tanks No. 4, while there were only about 10 Tigers, 35 assault guns No. 3, 12 Wasp self-propelled guns, six Vespa self-propelled guns, and finally a number of Leopard tanks.
In addition, there were Panzergrenadier Regiments, Panzer Reconnaissance Battalions, and 105mm howitzer battalions, and a standard fully manned SS Panzer Division of about 17,000 men.
However, after Chen Yanlong was reborn as Hitler, he changed this formation, that is, the units of the SS Panzer Division were all equipped with Leopard tanks, Tiger tanks, and T-51 tanks, each of which numbered 150 tanks.
And the number of armored divisions is more than 27,000 people, almost 30,000 people.
Of course, although Chen Yanlong was equipped with so many tanks for these armored divisions, he did not let them all be dispatched; Instead, some are left for reserve, or for logistical use.
But this one is much better than the original historical equipment, and it's a world of difference.
In 1940, when Nazi Germany's Führer Hitler commanded 136 German divisions (including 10 panzer divisions) to attack France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Norway and other countries with the "Yellow Battle Plan, there were more than 200 tanks."
However, at the beginning of 1943, when the successive defeats began, the German army's numerical advantage immediately plummeted, and the number began to shrink from more than 200 in the era of strong soldiers to 100; Even less than 100 vehicles, and by 1945, there were only about a few dozen.
Moreover, tanks during this period were still very short of oil, and quality assurance.
In fact, in addition to the Leopard, Tiger and T-51 tanks, Chen Yanlong actually wanted to equip these German armored divisions with KV-2 heavy tanks.
The KV-2 heavy tank is a development of the KV-1, a Soviet heavy tank in the early days of World War II, known for its heavy armor and powerful firepower. During the German attack on the Soviet Union, the KV-2 tank was one of the few tanks that could withstand the German 37 and 50 mm anti-tank guns, and was affectionately called "our dreadnought" by Soviet soldiers.
However, in the end, Chen Yanlong still did not exchange these tanks, because his final decision was to equip all T-51 tanks to fight for the German armored division.
As for the Leopard and Tiger tanks that are still being equipped with the German army, it is because Chen Yanlong likes these two types of tanks, not that Chen Yanlong feels that these two tanks have no shortcomings due to the developed science and technology of later generations.
And the troops that are now marching towards Rome, Italy, are the 3 armored divisions and 4 infantry divisions that Chen Yanlong deployed to Rommel.
"Report! Marshal Rommel! Our troops have now surrounded Rome on three sides, and with your command, we will be able to storm the city of Rome in half an hour! ”
As the intelligence officer Staubwasser watched the city of Rome get closer and closer, he immediately approached Rommel who was sitting in the armored command car and reported.
"Hmmm! Send a message to the mutineers, and if you don't want to be killed by us, then surrender at once, and let us take over the defense of Rome and even the whole of Italy! Otherwise don't blame us for the upcoming military action, as well as the killings! ”
Rommel nodded, pondered for a moment, and then ordered.
"Yes! Marshal Rommel! I'll go right away! ”
The intelligence officer, Staudois, replied loudly after a military salute.
"Wait! By the way, you must send not only what I have just said to the King of Italy, but also to all the rebels, and even to the citizens of Rome as a whole! ”
"We're going to get into Rome in a high-profile way, and we're going to get rid of whoever stands in our way, including King Emanuele III of Italy, and the Pope!"
Rommel added suddenly.
"Yes! I know! I'll take care of it neatly! ”
Intelligence Officer Staubuise replied again respectfully.
Then he hurried away to get on business, while Rommel sent his personal adviser Albert Hard? Major Wolflaym, and Alfred? General Gauss and Chief of Operations Staff also called; With them as quickly as possible, I discussed that the armored troops and infantry divisions would first attack the city of Rome.
At this moment, the whole Roman hierarchy, as well as the nobles, and the rich, and the great powers, and the bourgeoisie, were panicking, and many were driving in a worried sweat towards the Italian palace, or running to meet King Emanuele III.
"Oh no! Oh no! Your Majesty! The German army is crushing our city of Rome! ”
After a while, the entire Italian royal palace resounded with the same sentence the most, and it was this one.
Then many dignitaries came to the palace hall with panicked faces and horrors, and surrounded King Emanuele III to report all kinds of information about Rommel's troops and encircle them on three sides.
"Your Majesty! The situation is very critical now, why don't we evacuate Rome immediately to other cities to stabilize our positions, and then we can fight the Germans after we have reorganized our troops and the alliance with the British and American forces! ”
When everyone said the same, Count Ziano also stood up at the most opportune time to make a suggestion.