Frank's map was detailed, showing many important transportation arteries and important fortress strongholds. There is also the deployment of the 9th Hohenstaufen Panzer Division south of the bridge and the resting deployment of armored vehicles. The reason why Frank was so aware of the deployment of German troops was mainly because the Germans retreated to the Arnhem area were all remnants, and the 9th Hohenstaufen Panzer Division was actually only more than 2,500 people, which was about 10% of the full strength. It was clear that the Germans would not think that the Allies would launch an attack on Arnhem, because it was in the rear, so the vigilance was not high, which made the movement of the Frank family easier.

"Boss, what are we going to do?" After coming out of Frank's house, Leegot said, "Will you meet the Welsh lieutenant?" ”

Parks shook his head and said, "No, we're going to identify these locations before we go and meet them." ”

Admiral Beatres' headquarters is easy to find, a tall villa nestled in the greenery, in a beautiful setting, but also heavily guarded. Even a captain officer like Parkes, dressed in a German uniform, could not be approached easily, for as soon as they approached, the soldiers on guard around them showed a wary look.

The tank group of the 9th Hohenstaufen Panzer Division was about three miles from Admiral Beaters' villa, where the remnants of the 9th Hohenstaufen Panzer Division were stationed. They are receiving orders to prepare to rest and replenish their forces in Germany!

Wales was snoozing in the woods against the trunk of a tree. There are brothers on the lookout all around.

"It's time for the boss to come back!" Paikanti looked at his watch, his expression a little impatient. It was clear that hiding behind the Germans could be unnerving, even if they did not attack. Paikanti's watch was captured by a German and one of the trophies he had been showing off.

"Don't worry!" Wales interjected suddenly, his eyes still closed, but he was not asleep, "Don't you know him yet?" Reconnaissance was nothing more than a trifle for him, and there was nothing to worry about. Paikanti, you don't act like a veteran! ”

"Understood, sir!" Paikanti replied smutteringly.

At this time, I heard a low cheer from the people on guard in front, and then a voice came faintly: "The lieutenant is back!" "Obviously, Parks, they've got the job done.

"Boss!" Paikanti was the first to greet him, and then his brothers gathered around. They all looked at Parks expectantly, wanting to get good news from him.

Wales also got up from the ground, then came over and laughed, "I knew you were almost there, these guys are doing a lot of nonsense." What do you think? Figured it all out? ”

Parks nodded, then beckoned everyone to continue to hide, and said in a low voice, "Our mission is basically completed, faster than expected, less than 24 hours. Lutz, find Webster, send the information back to the division command. ”

"Yes, Chief, no problem!" Lutz was in charge of the radio, "Webster, come here, we're alive!" He found Webster, and then the two of them checked the information and began to report to the division headquarters.

"The situation in the German army is much stronger than the guys at the Allied command think. I estimate that if the plan is not adjusted, our airborne forces attacking the Arnhem bridge will be locked in a bitter battle. Parks said to Wales, "Is there any wine?" ”

Wales nodded, then handed over the bottle beside him, and said with some concern: "What should we do?" ”

Parks smiled at him and said, "Our plan is to report to the division headquarters and wait for the opportunity. We also have a platoon of people, which will always come in handy when the time comes. Harry, don't worry about not having a chance, we're going to do it, just do it once. ”

"Big deal?" Wales smiled at Parks and said, "Great idea, I like big deals!" ”

Parks nodded and said, "Yes, we are a wonder soldier here, and this is what I envisioned, why I would bring a platoon of troops, because there will always be a time to use." "I've got to rest for a while, I haven't slept well all night or day!" ”

"Well, I'll have to tell my brothers about this and get them ready!" Wales muttered, and then suddenly asked, "Lacey, when you wake up, you must tell me what you think." I love to be a surprise soldier! ”

"No problem!" Parks had pulled his hat down and covered his face.

The sky gradually darkened, and the soldiers in the woods began to rest one after another, some began to change the guard, and some people were talking in small voices, making very low sounds. Everything was so peaceful, as if they were a bunch of workers who were tired from logging and were preparing to rest, if it weren't for their military uniforms and weapons in their hands.

The night inadvertently pulled up gently, completely enveloping the surroundings.

September 16, 1944 was called the camping area of Company E of the 101st Division Airborne Battalion at Montbury Airport.

The lights of the company headquarters were lit. Captain Winters was sitting in a chair at his desk, staring at him, and next to him was Captain Nickerson, who was shaking the glass, and the wine in the glass was waving, and then he would take a sip, and he glanced at Winters, and then said, "Dick, the division headquarters has handed over the information to the upper echelons, hoping to attract the attention of those big people." Don't worry about Lacey and Harry, they're all veterans! ”

Winters finally came to his senses, he grinned at Nickson and said, "Nick, do you think those big guys will pay attention to this information?" ”

Nickerson was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and smiled, "I'm not hopeful about this!" In fact, before Lacey, there were Dutch underground resistance groups that submitted the same information, but not as specific as Parks. But the proud British, who chose the surname, ignored the intelligence. I don't think even if Parks had handed over the information, it wouldn't have caught their attention. They were so proud that the Germans, who had lost their courage, would throw up their hands and surrender to them if they came down from heaven. ”

"Proud and arrogant British!" Winters nodded, "I think you're right. Then he suddenly looked at Nickerson and said, "You know that this kind of information will not make the big people in the Allied Command change their minds, why don't you stop them?" Know that this task is not easy, and they will be put in danger. ”

"Because I guess Reis must have taken that into account as well. He's so smarter than we think, this guy! Nickerson smiled, "But he had to do this mission, obviously he had a plan in mind!" ”

"Perhaps!" Winters nodded, and said no more. I hope that Parks will not let himself down this time, he took with him a platoon of E Company, and the most important thing is that he can come back alive, which is his hope for him.

Nickerson was right in his guess about the end use of intelligence. Those arrogant high-level decision-makers would not accept such information. Although this information was personally arranged by General Taylor and sent someone to collect it.

"General Taylor, I hope this operation is just your personal act." General Britton flipped through the information in the Allied General Headquarters, then looked at Taylor, who was smoking a cigar, and said, "You're going to jeopardize the whole operation." Let's hope those guys don't fall into the hands of the Germans. It's so adventurous! ”

"Lacey? Lieutenant Parks is the finest officer of the 101st Airborne Division! Checkmate! Taylor raised his eyes, then stared at Britton and said, "But the information he reported definitely has a lot to do with our success or failure!" ”

"General Taylor!" At this time, General Browning, who was drinking tea on the side, suddenly interjected, "We all know that Lieutenant Parks is a very well-seated young officer, but we can't postpone the whole operation or make huge adjustments just because of a lieutenant's suggestion. Know that we are imperative! "He is now one of the commanders of the Allied Command, assisting the commander-in-chief, General Briryton, and is responsible for the coordination of tactical commands.

Taylor suddenly became angry, he looked at Browning with some displeasure and said, "General Browning, that's not advice, it's intelligence, and it's accurate information. ”

Browning frowned, then glanced at Taylor and said, "Maybe that lieutenant of yours has been captured by the Germans, he confessed everything, and then came up with false information to confuse us." You must know that the Germans will never organize an effective resistance, they are demoralized and have no intention of fighting, and this is a godsend for us! ”

Taylor stood up suddenly, and then sneered at General Browning: "Rich imagination, this makes me have to admire, it turns out that combat can be like an artist, imaginative creation." ”

Browning looked indifferent, shrugged his shoulders at Taylor, spread his hands full of mockery, and said, "War is an art!" Isn't it? ”

"You'll regret it!" General Taylor shook his head and said, "The British 1st Airborne Division will be airdropped to Arnhem, and they are responsible for capturing the Arnhem Bridge, which is now heavily guarded and has a large number of armored troops, which is undoubtedly a huge disaster for the airborne troops who only have light weapons and insufficient supplies, and it will be a one-sided massacre." May God bless you, the British 1st Airborne Troops. With that, he was about to walk out of the headquarters.

"General Taylor!" Britton stopped him, "We'll look into it, if the information is true." I hope that today's conversation has not affected the relations between the two armies! ”

"Absolutely not, General!" Browning spoke first, and he laughed, "It's just a trifle!" ”

Taylor stopped, then looked at Browning, and said solemnly: "General Browning, this is not a trivial matter. If the strength of the German army is ignored because of this, it is not only the British Airborne Forces that will suffer, but also the American Airborne Forces. They are all valuable resources of the military, and it is a shameful act to ignore their lives! With that, he walked out of the headquarters without looking back.

Obviously, this conversation made him very angry and helpless at the same time. The British had gone mad in their quest for victory, ignoring everything that could prevent them from failing.

"Damn gamblers!" General Taylor stood in the doorway for a moment, looked back at the headquarters gate, and then muttered in a low voice before striding out of the place.

Obviously, the command will not change this plan of action. They might not even even think about the information that Parks had provided, because if that information were made public, the command would provoke even more opposition. And they will never let anyone stop this operation. They would rather think of everything on the bright side.

"What's wrong with him?" Browning watched Taylor leave and couldn't help but complain, "Because of a lieutenant, we're going to end this operation?" ”

Briryton shook his head and said, "Don't worry about him, he'll understand." The Allies will definitely crush the Germans with this operation! ”

(To be continued)