Chapter 57: The Soldier's Heart is Available
Erwin? Feng? Witzleben, born in 1881, graduated from the Prussian Armament School. In his early years he received a systematic military education, and after graduating from the Grosslichfeld Higher Military School, he was transferred to serve in the 7th Guards Regiment. At the outbreak of the First World War, he had risen to the rank of company commander, took part in the first assault on the fortress of Fox near Verdun, and was awarded two Iron Crosses for his combat exploits. Later, due to serious injuries, he was transferred to the General Staff Headquarters. Until Eric? After Adrian's appointment was issued, Erwin? Feng? Witzleben was once again on the Eastern Front, initially refining his battle plan with his fellow transferees. At the beginning of the fighting on the Eastern Front, Witzler, who had already been promoted to major, led an armored battalion in the Battle of Brest, and was promoted again. After the end of the fighting on the Eastern Front, Witzleben was ordered to follow the Panzer Division to the Western Front. On the Western Front, Witzleben, who was already proficient in commanding armored troops, assisted friendly forces in repelling British tank units many times, and after many battles, he was gradually promoted to colonel.
On October 6, 1918, Eric ? Adrian telegraphed the nation to join the Federalist Party, Erwin? Feng? Witzleben immediately called back to apply to join as soon as he heard the news. On October 10, 1918, Witzleben received a message from Max? Commander-in-Chief Hoffmann ordered him to accompany General Rundstedt's Panzer Division to Hanover to assist the government forces in counterinsurgency.
On October 15th, it was a sunny day, and Hannover, a historically quiet industrial town in the north, was suddenly bustling with activity, and the citizens heard of the arrival of the army very early, and for a time thousands of people rushed to the banks of the Lena River to watch the German army march into the temporary barracks on the Western Front.
At about eight o'clock in the morning, the roar of machines and the dust of the direction of Ronleberg were the first to enter the sight of the citizens, and the appearance of this miraculous hero car that people had heard of and had never met immediately caused a cheer, and the citizens waved the colored flags in their hands and kept crowding forward, vying to see its demeanor. The armed escort poked his head out of the window of the car, and accepted the kisses from the girls with satisfaction. Immediately behind the armed transporters were the 24th Infantry Regiment, the 33rd Infantry Regiment, the 34th Infantry Regiment of Augustus. Because of the war, the German army has been discounted in the hearts of the citizens, and everyone is speculating that the Western Front must be a defeated division, which may be embarrassed, however, I never expected that the army walking on the road was a different scene, the queue was majestic, the banner was clear, and the clothes were neat. The soldiers were full of energy and fighting spirit, and this dreamy team was getting closer and closer, with a uniform and sonorous pace, and people seemed to have found the confidence to reshape the image of Germany.
People watched this mighty army, and their mood was difficult to calm down.
At this moment, someone in the welcoming crowd shouted: the armored car is coming. Following the direction of people's viewing, the motorcade with no end in sight drove quickly, and it was slowly possible to see its general outline.
In the welcoming crowd, there was one man who remained silent, and with the tide of the crowd, he was happily and enthusiastically looking forward to it. Attentive people can see at a glance that he is more excited than anyone else, and at this moment, he can't suppress the joy in his heart, but he is not overflowing, but looks at each other silently. He was none other than Adrian.
The armored division of more than 5,000 people in the back is the ace unit of the original empire, from soldiers to generals, all of them are brave and good at fighting. There have been great feats on both the eastern and western fronts, and this iron army has always been charging ahead, attacking and invincible in battle, and making great contributions. The commandos were armed with submachine guns and grenades at their waists, and at first glance they looked like an invincible and powerful team.
Eric? Adrian had already arrived before the army arrived, and he wanted not only to see the armed transports he had worked so hard to manage, but also to inspect this majestic armored division in advance.
The various branches of the army slowly marched into the temporary barracks in Hanover one by one, and in an instant, the commanding commands' majestic commands resounded throughout the outskirts of the city.
In the afternoon, Adrian audited the military meeting held by various branches of the military. Hoffman submitted the "Backyard Plan" battle book, and Adrian was very satisfied and approved them one by one.
On the evening of October 15, Adrian, who had no time to rest, returned to the temporary headquarters in Hanover and asked Walter ? Brauchitsch led the relevant personnel overnight to rectify the establishment of the German Federal Army. In the midst of much discussion and controversy, the Lower Saxony garrison was finally reorganized with 18,000 men, 22,000 new recruits, and 40,000 troops on the Western Front. A total of 80,000 people. At the same time, three armies were formed, the 1st Army of the Federal Republic of Germany was 35,000 men, and the commander was Karl ? Rundstedt. 15,000 men of the 2nd Army of the National Army of the Federal Republic of Germany, Commander Wilhelm? Loeb. 30,000 men of the 3rd Army of the Federal Republic of Germany, commander Erwin? Witzleben.
This reorganization of the army is very important, and Adrian personally read out the report to Karl at the tri-service conference. Rundstedt, William? Loeb and Erwin? Letter of appointment from Witzleben.
Overnight, the commanders of the armed forces convened an emergency meeting to analyze the current battle situation and decided that all units should attack separately and in unison.
The 1st Army feinted to attack the front of the eastward route. The 2nd Army was responsible for pinning down the Albert government forces in the north. The 3rd Army took the southwestern part of Germany as soon as possible, and then with Tim in the southeastern part of Germany? Feng? Major General Bodwin joined forces to attack Berlin. The units organized and implemented it overnight.
In order to attract the attention of the Albert government forces, Max? Hoffman proposed that President Eric give a speech in the early hours of the next morning to boost morale.
In the early morning of the next day, as soon as the sky was clear, the National Army of the Federal Republic of Germany was neatly lined up in the open space outside the barracks.
Adrian stood on a high platform in a marshal's suit, his head held high, and Rundstedt was on Max? Hoffman on either side, Wilhelm? Loeb was in the middle of the show. Wait until William? Loeb had already received a report from his subordinates, so he turned to the command platform and shouted: "Report to the president, the 1st and 2nd armies of our national army have all arrived, please instruct!" "Many people who watched the excitement from a distance also heard it with the tip of their ears, it's very strange, shouldn't there be 3 armies? Why are there only 2 here?
Adrian shouted solemnly after hearing the report: "We are heroes to fight for the future and future of Germany!" Watching traitors rebel chaos and not crusade, we are sinners! Overthrow the Albert puppet government! "The three armies shouted at the same time: Overthrow the Albert puppet government! The people who were infected by the atmosphere also raised their hands and cheered! …… The whole suburb of Hanover was boiling......