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There are port cities such as Suez along the coast, which are rich in oil resources, and there are offshore oil fields such as Murgan and Bayraim.

The British infantry regiments of 'Dorset', 'Devens' and 'Hampshire' were waiting in the port of Said in the Gulf of Suez for ships such as Strathnefer, Cran, and Otranto to pick them up, and then follow the Anglo-American Allied fleet towards the secret assembly in the Mediterranean.

Of course, the British Royal Tank Regiment and other troops also sat on other ships, and the fleet left Tripoli and Alexandria docks one after another.

It didn't take long for the entire British Eighth Army Group to have 7 divisions and 3 brigades, a total of 120,000 men, leaving Africa, the land where they had won the greatest glory by defeating Rommel.

And the man who commanded the dispatch of these ships and fleets was Hewitt, the command ship of the Monrovia, where he sat to-day; They were also busy shuttling between the fleets, coordinating transports and keeping secrets about their upcoming campaign in Sicily.

Fortunately, the U.S. Seventh Army and General George Patton had already been transported, otherwise Hewitt would have been even busier today.

However, in order to ensure that the Sicilian campaign would not change again and be successful, President Roosevelt also sent the U.S. Fifth Army led by Mark Wayne Clark, the British 10th Army and the U.S. 6th Army under the jurisdiction of the group army, to assist in the battle.

It's just that their landing location is in the United States, so it will take a long time for them to reach the assembly site.

And the main combat mission of the army group was the landing operation in the Italian Gulf of Salerno, codenamed the "Avalanche" combat operation.

At the same time, Eisenhower and the commander of the Fifteenth Army, Harold ? General Alexander, who also put the 82nd Airborne Division under the command of Clark, was given the command of Clark in order to guarantee the smooth and successful operation of his operations.

Of course, for this general, who gives a lot of negative impressions and is one of the models of incompetent generals in the US military, even if Chen Yanlong doesn't know his every move, he doesn't have much to worry about, at least he can send Kesselring to blow up the other party.

As for the 8th Army of the US Army, it is also being formed in advance, but this army group is not to be used against the German army, but to cooperate with the US Sixth Army Group to deal with Japan.

And the first commander is still Lieutenant General Robert? Eckelberg, it's just that the formation of this army group is relatively slow, and it is still in the process of recruiting, and even the training course for soldiers has not yet begun.

While Hewitt and his men discussed the movements of the German submarine forces, the mine clearance in the Mediterranean, the tank landing craft, and the transportation of soldiers, Montgomery watched the sun slowly sinking into the red sea.

At this time, the command ship of the Monrovia was also moving slowly at a speed of 10 knots under the escort of a large group of imposing warships and landing ships.

At this time, Hewitt, who had just been free, came to Montgomery, who had been silently watching the night view of the sea.

"Aren't you in a good mood today? Checkmate! You've been looking at the sea view for a day! ”

As soon as they met, Hewitt opened the topic with a gentle smile.

"You know very well what I'm thinking about fighting the Germans! I have the impression that the German resistance was very stubborn and fierce! Our recent battles on the island of Pantelleria are a very clear proof of this. ”

"In these sea, land and air battles, our troops have killed and wounded a lot of soldiers!"

Montgomery replied lightly.

"Hmmm! Oh, yes! The resistance of the Germans was stronger than we thought! If it weren't for this, President Roosevelt and all the members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff would not have been so nervous to double the planes, tanks, and troop strength we needed. ”

"And our fleet, aircraft carriers, and carrier-based aircraft are also increasing one after another, thousands more than the original number, and the number of aircraft carriers has also increased from the original 4 to the current 8, and the number of carrier-based aircraft has also increased to more than 800!"

Huey nodded apprehensively.

"Although we have increased in numbers and in armament, I have stuck to the plan I said at the last great meeting: not only must we find a way to use the navy to safely transport our troops to the shore of Sicily; Moreover, we must have a strong air force to cover the operation at the landing site, and we must quickly seize a good port and airfield at the landing site to ensure the safety of our troops' landing operations and reduce casualties! ”

"At the same time, we must build a powerful bridgehead as quickly as possible to resist the stubborn resistance of the German army, and counterattack!"

"And I think the best place for our British Eighth Army to land is between Syracuse and Paquino!"

"And in this operation, I absolutely do not agree with the dispersal of our 8th Army, and I think the best place for your American troops to land is to move from Palermo to Jera Bay, and from there carry out landing operations on both sides."

"In addition to this, we need to add 2 or 3 more divisions to assist us in the landing operation in the Gulf of Geira, as well as to seize the airfields and ports of the German army!"

"Because with these 2 or 3 divisions, we can make our land, sea and air forces have a higher chance of victory!"

"I thank Lieutenant General Hewitt for knowing very well that our Sicilian campaign is a very important thing for the morale of our allies! If we lose this battle, then it will be a catastrophe for the morale and morale of our troops! ”

Henry? Kent? As soon as Lieutenant General Hewitt's words fell, Montgomery immediately shut himself up and spoke all the words in his heart.

When he finished speaking in one breath, he suddenly felt that his body and mind were all relaxed, and he felt very relaxed and comfortable.

"Actually, I think your plan is good! However, I think you will have to consult with General Harold Alexander, Deputy Commander of the Allied Forces, and Commander Eisenhower. ”

Hearing this, Hewitt responded a little embarrassed.

"I've consulted with them, and I've received a call back from General Alexander and Bilder Smith, Chief of Staff to Commander Eisenhower, and they both say that Commander Eisenhower has my operational proposal!"

Montgomery glanced at the other and replied calmly.

"In that case! That's good, we will have another guarantee of success in our combat operation in Sicily this time! ”

Hewitt responded in a congratulatory tone.

"Or may! By the way, according to my chief of staff? Guingamp said that since the defeat of the German army on the island of Pantelleria, it has been very quiet, there has been no major movement, and even the attacks on our logistics and ships have been greatly reduced in peacetime, and even often cowered at all, and there has been no attack at all! ”

Montgomery abruptly changed the subject.

"Yes! The actions of the Germans have been strange lately! ”

Hewitt also frowned worriedly.

"I feel the same way! The current combat style of the German army is very abnormal, not at all like their previous style, I really don't know what Hitler was thinking? ”

Montgomery was also a little worried.

"On this issue, Commander Eisenhower and General Alexander are also in a meeting to discuss, especially those new weapons and equipment that suddenly appeared in the German army, and they attach great importance to sending a large number of intelligence officers to investigate!"

Hewitt looked up at the starry night sky, greeted the whirring, cool sea breeze, and suddenly had a bad premonition and said.

After hearing this, Montgomery only glanced at the other party, and then stared at the starry sea in silence.

At this moment, no one knows what he is thinking.