At this time, the 46th Armored Corps under the command of Second Class General Wei Tingguofu dispatched by Chen Yanlong, as well as the 16th Armored Division, and some of the elite troops of the 10th Army Group, were also ready to go in Salerno Bay.

Salerno is a beautiful port city in southern Italy, with nearby Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast, as well as the island of Capri.

Pompeii is an ancient city in the Campania region in the southwest corner of the Apennine Peninsula, relatively close to Rome, near Naples in southern Italy; Near the southeastern foot of Mount Vesuvius, it is a summer resort with mountains and seas in the background.

At this moment, Second Class General Wei Tingguo was also setting up a temporary operational command here, and a group of high-ranking officers and operational staff officers were also convened for a pre-war meeting.

"Based on the secret reconnaissance of our reconnaissance planes, radars, and forward reconnaissance battalions, it has been determined that the US 5th Army Group is sitting on the aircraft carrier fleet and is heading for the Italian Gulf of Salerno, and it will not be long before it can begin a landing operation!"

As soon as he saw the gathering of people, the second-level general Wei Tingguofu majestically glanced at the crowd, and then opened the door.

"So when are we going to fight them? Do you let them land after they land, or do you kill them before you land? ”

Operational staff officer Gubev asked with a sharp gaze.

"Wait until they've landed and entered the vicinity of our Pompeii to start killing them!"

Second Admiral Wei Tingguo replied without hesitation.

"Wouldn't we be too passive and risky if we did!"

Combat staff officer Gubev said a little worriedly.

"That's right! Why didn't we inflict heavy damage on them when they landed and drive them out to sea? ”

Another combat staff officer named Lucas also interjected excitedly.

"I want to do what you say, too, but the proposal just now is an order from the Führer!"

Second Admiral Wei Tingguo replied without concealment.

"What!"

His answer was as if it were a depth charge, which instantly stunned all the officers present and said in amazement.

"Why did the Führer give such a passive order, this is different from his previous character of fighting for every inch of land!"

Combat staff officer Gubev boldly expressed his doubts and said.

In this regard, everyone also thought the same, so as soon as the voice fell, everyone stared intently at the second-class general Wei Tingguofu, waiting for his answer.

"Because the Yuan is first to lure the enemy deeper, break through one by one, and completely annihilate the US 5th Army Group, and the advantage of this is that it can avoid the naval artillery bombardment of the US aircraft carrier fleet and the assistance of their aircraft!"

"The most important point is that the Führer said that the commander-in-chief of the US forces, Admiral Mark Wayne Clark, is not a difficult character to deal with, and this time we will also get the reinforcement of Marshal Rommel's troops, and sit in command to kill the enemy!"

Second Admiral Wei Tingguov replied calmly.

"Wasn't Marshal Rommel directing troops to attack Rome? How could he still divide his troops and time to come to us to command the operation? ”

Gubev, an operational staff officer, raised his question.

"That's the result of the communication between the Führer and Marshal Rommel, and I believe that even if we don't have Marshal Rommel and his troops to help, we can defeat this American army with our current combat strength, right?"

Second Admiral Wei Tingguofu's eyes were firm and sharp, looking around at everyone with confidence, and asked with a strong fighting spirit.

"Yes!"

Operations Staff Officer Gubev and everyone responded loudly.

"Good! Then let's ask one more question, do you have the confidence to defeat this American army and annihilate them completely! ”

Second Admiral Wei Tingguo smiled with satisfaction.

"Yes! We are the strongest! Victory will be ours! ”

All the generals and operational staff officers replied loudly and excitedly.

Suddenly, the entire temporary command headquarters was filled with a strong will to fight, so that the guards standing guard outside couldn't help but shiver a few times. [.]