The U.S. 81st Anti-Aircraft Anti-Tank Battalion will use Bofors anti-aircraft guns to fire tracer shells over the Rhine to illuminate the rescue site, where the Dutch will bring personnel to wait for rescue. In order to paralyze the Germans and dispel their suspicions, the 81st Battalion fired tracer shells at midnight for three consecutive nights before the operation.

Parks selected 17 members, all from a platoon, most of whom had carried out the Arnhem raid, and some had carried out the Normandy rescue operation. Such veterans are experienced and able to cope with all kinds of unexpected events. And there was not the slightest doubt about Parks' orders.

"Why didn't the British send their own people?" Kaber was also selected for this operation, of course, he will still be used to complaining a few words, and now the object of his complaint is Huber, Huberle is not a row, but because he participated in both of Parkes's operations, he is considered a relatively old qualification in E Company.

But this time Hubler was not chosen, and Karber deliberately spoke about it in front of him, also because of a kind of ostentatious mentality, and it was clear that he regarded his participation in the operation as an honor.

"Doesn't seem like you want to go? Cobb! Hubler looked at Kaber's smug face depressedly, and couldn't help but say, "This is very easy, why don't we go to Captain Parkes, I'll change with you, I'll go on this damn mission, you stay here!" ”

"Did I say I wouldn't go?" Kaber shook his head and smiled, "Probably not, I'm just complaining that every time I've been picked to do something like this." Of course, it has a lot to do with my combat experience, doesn't it? Caber nodded triumphantly, and walked past Hubl, who had to show off in front of the recruits. It's a great opportunity to perform, and Kaber won't let it go.

The day before the operation, the Canadians got the boat over. Captain Parks was going to go on this mission with Lieutenant Hellig, but on this day, Parks suddenly received a call from Winters, who said that he would send someone from the battalion headquarters to assist in this mission. This forced Captain Parks to disqualify Haliger from his involvement.

"Captain, I don't mean to offend, but why did the battalion headquarters send someone? Don't you believe us? "After Haliger was disqualified, he was a little angry. He scratched at Parks at the company headquarters, but the scratch was just a scratch after all, he didn't have any opinion on the battalion Winters, he could be said to have a lot of respect for Winters, but this incident made him quit and was a little unhappy.

"No, Captain Winters is not such a person!" Parks shook his head slightly, "Maybe he has ulterior motives." Lieutenant Hellig, I just don't feel the need to go so many officers for this operation. Of course, if you insist, I can let you participate! ”

Lieutenant Halig knew that Parks was giving in, but he still shook his head and smiled, "Don't worry, I won't take this matter to heart." You know, I just want to take part in an operation under your personal command, not a regular battle, but a raid! But--well, I know how! ”

Parks had an indescribable feeling for Haliger, perhaps a little sorry from the bottom of his heart, that he had snatched Haliger's company commander and didn't even give him credit for Operation Pegasus. He knew that Halig was actually a very good officer.

He was a little surprised by the man that Captain Winters had sent to Captain Parks, when he saw Lieutenant Pierre standing in front of him at the company headquarters, but he soon realized that Winters had done it on purpose, and he was trying to get Lieutenant Spear to take up his position, and Winters wanted Skipell to take up his position in Company E.

Lieutenant Spierre was one of Parkes' more admired officers. Perhaps this operation is an opportunity. With this operation, Parks could have openly proposed to Winters that Spiel take the position of platoon commander in the third platoon in E Company.

"Nice to meet you! Lieutenant Spierre! Parks and Spiel clasped hands tightly, "I said we still have a chance to work together, but this opportunity came too quickly!" ”

"It's a little too late for me!" Spiel smiled slightly, it was obvious that he was showing his heart, and it was also a kind of assurance to Parks.

"What does it feel like to do administrative work in the battalion headquarters?" Parks talked to him about these things, consciously or unconsciously.

Spiel couldn't help but laugh, "Oh no, I'm not a good person to handle administrative work." I've annoyed Captain Winters these days and messed up a lot of things, which is probably why he's trying to get me here! ”

"You want to lead troops?" Parks couldn't help but look at him, a smile in his eyes.

Spiel couldn't see what Parks was thinking, he looked at Parks, was silent for a moment, and then nodded, "Yes, I want to lead the troops, to be honest, I long to lead a platoon in a company full of fighting passion." I hope to get a medal and an honor! Once Spierre decided, he was blunt about his purpose.

Parks nodded, he looked at Spiel, and then smiled, "Well, what do you think of E-Lian?" We are short of a platoon commander right now, and if you're interested, I can report to Captain Winters. Truth be told, you're one of the best officers I've ever met, brave in battle, leading by example, and commanding! ”

"That would be my pleasure!" Spiel's eyes suddenly lit up, and it seemed that his hope was likely to come true. With Parks' relationship with Winters, as well as Winters' intentions in doing so, it was not difficult for him to guess that it was to make some of the necessary preparations for him to serve in Company E.

"Alright then, let's study Operation Pegasus this time!" Parks pointed to a map in front of his desk, then walked over, and Bad News Spierr stood together, "Tell me what you think!" Speirs! ”

Spierre looked at the map, then nodded: "Actually, the mission this time is very simple, as long as we promise not to let the Germans find out, the mission is basically completed." Therefore, the team members must be experienced veterans, and they don't need a lot, about twenty people are enough, of course, we can also ask the British army to do it according to such discipline! ”

Parks smiled slightly: "Very good, I agree with your opinion, I have already selected the team members, they are veterans of a platoon, they are all from the Takoya military camp, they have participated in one or two raid missions, they are experienced, a total of 17 people, counting the two of us A total of 19 people, this is enough!" ”

Spiel nodded, indicating understanding, it was obvious that just now was just Lieutenant Parks' initial impression of him, he had already arranged everything, but he didn't mind at all, but there was an expectation.

The next night, Captain and Lieutenant Pierre, along with 17 soldiers selected by Parks, descended the engineering ladder from the embankment to the river. There was a folding sailboat that had been stowed away the night before.

There was a drizzle in the sky. The night is dark, and this kind of weather will only make the sky look even darker. Nineteen figures slowly moved the boat to the river in the dark. Then it was a quiet wait. No one spoke, their breathing was steady, after all, they were veterans of the big operation, and they were doing very well.

At midnight, I suddenly remembered the sound of anti-aircraft gun fire, and several tracer bullets flashed in the sky, which was very striking in the night, but the Germans were used to it.

"They're signaling!" Spiel whispered to Parks beside him. On the opposite bank, the Dutch underground resistance drew a "V" for victory with a flashlight from the north bank of the Rhine.

"Action!" Parks gave the order, and he and Lieutenant Spierre each boarded a dinghy and began to slide toward the opposite shore. They paddled very carefully, trying to make sure that only very small sounds were made.

Despite this, there were some people who seemed a little nervous, even though they were able to restrain their emotions. Kaber grew his mouth, inhaling and exhaling slowly and silently, his heart beating hard. After all, they were now heading towards German territory, and if they were discovered, they would be annihilated.

The hull of the boat touches gently on the sand, making a slight "rustling" sound. The team members jumped out of the dinghy with agility and lightness, moving forward quickly.

"Gordon!" Parks shouted at him softly, then gestured to him to place his machine gun on his left side and prepare to defend against the attack.

"Webster, you lead someone to quickly come forward and get in touch with the Dutch, and I'll follow after you!" Parks whispered another command to Webster.

"Okay, boss!" Webster stepped forward quickly. He moved quietly forward, and it was dark, and visibility in the darkness was very low. Webster felt his heart beat faster with the darkness. He stuck out his tongue and licked his chapped lips, and there was silence around him.

Webster was startled by the sound of wings stirring up, and he immediately raised his gun to shoot, but he forgot that the rifle's safety had not been opened. He hurried to open the rifle's safety again.

"Wait, don't worry! Webster! Behind him was Lieutenant Spierre's soft voice, "It's just a bird, don't shoot, alarm the Germans, none of us want to get out of here!" ”

"Yes, Lieutenant!" Webster whispered this, and he felt his heart beat so fast that it almost jumped out of his throat.

The group remained silent and moved forward, at which point someone was heard in front of them with a flashlight again, and Parks responded immediately, and they met the British.

"God, it's good to see you!" A British soldier rushed over excitedly, hugged Webster, whispered cheers in his ear, and then quickly took off his red beret and handed it to Webster, "Man, you have done us a great favor, give it to you!" ”

At this time, a Brigadier General stepped forward, he shook Captain Parkes' hand, and very excitedly lowered his voice to him: "Americans, I am really glad to see you!" Who are you? ”

"Lieutenant Parks, 101st Airborne Division!" Parks shook his hand, then calmly lowered his voice, "General, I think we'd better get on the boat quickly!" This is not the place for us! But he didn't pay the slightest attention, and his name surprised the brigadier general again.

(To be continued)