Chapter 273: The Recovery Period

The snow-covered village was blown out of large craters by shells, like small black dots on the vast snow. Captain Winters has been stationed in Kaulub village with a reserve company. Thus clearing the last road for the capture of the town of Norville. But this battle paid a heavy price. However, the Germans did not retreat completely, some of them entered the woods, and then joined up with the German troops in the town of Novell behind, in an attempt to further consolidate the defense line of the town of Novell.

Five people, including Welsh Lieutenant, Carber and Hudson, were wounded, and Campbell, Menz and Kenmickey were killed. The 2nd Battalion offensive was eventually successful with tank support. However, this battle left E Company with great vitality, and Winters had to use them as a reserve company, and then continue to have F Company as the vanguard of the second battalion and D Company as cover. The company commander of Company E was temporarily replaced by Captain Spiel. That is, before Captain Parks or Welsh recovered from his injuries, Captain Spierre would take command of Company E, and Sergeant Tybert would again serve as the temporary commander of the third platoon, and Sergeant Lipp would take over the duties of Sergeant Tybert.

There was no joy on the faces of all the people. They were scattered around the village of Kalub, sitting in groups of three or five in dilapidated houses that had been bombarded by artillery. Some of them even chose a place to sit in the snow, they were too tired, and they didn't want to pick a place, they just wanted to sit down and rest.

"We're going to be in Captain Sharper's hands now, Leep be careful, don't drink, or you'll not live long" Grace smiled at Sergeant Leep, he didn't have the heart to joke anymore, but at the thought that Captain Spear had taken over the command of Company E, he couldn't help but say a few words.

The brothers of Company E did not trust Captain Spiel very much, after all, he had many versions of the legend in Company E, which made his image not very good, and he could not even catch up with Captain Hailig and Captain Welfare. But Captain Winters still gave the highest priority to Captain Spiel, after all, the current E Company, if there is any battle, a company commander who is not afraid of death and charges forward can greatly boost the morale of the soldiers and lead them to charge forward.

"It's not just Lip who has to be careful, we're going to have to be careful. It is said that the people who followed Spiel's side to charge all ended badly. To tell you the truth, if it's a charge, I don't want to follow him," White looked at Guaerry and shook his head.

In fact, it was not only he who had this idea, but also other people, and Ligotte and Hefflang also quarreled about it, because Hefflang said that he was very interested in Captain Spierr, which was sneered at by Ligotte, and the two inevitably had a dispute, and Ligotte even threatened to beat Heflang.

Sergeant Lipp was very unimpressed by this kind of joke, he looked at Gernery beside him and said: "This is not funny, Gernelly, we can't just because Captain Parks is not there, we have no fighting spirit, like a group of sardines at a loss, and then waiting to be caught and served on the table, and become a delicacy for those German populations, I don't see it that way." ”

Grace glanced at Lipp, then turned to Toy and said, "What else can I say?" In the first battle we left Captain Parkes, we were beaten up. The Welsh lieutenant was wounded, we hung three people, and a dozen more were sent to the hospital in the rear. Lipp, I've never missed a superior officer so much, and as a soldier, I think it's more of a complaint about my superiors, but now I want Captain Parks back, but how long will it take? ”

yes, how long will we have to wait? No one answered this question, but many people know it, soon. Captain Parkes' injuries were not serious, and according to optimistic estimates, Captain Parkes' recovery period should have been six or seven days, and now only three days have passed. This meant that if there was still a battle within the next three or four days, Captain Parks would be absent from command, and Captain Pierre would lead the battle.

The 2nd Battalion had set up its battalion headquarters in the village of Kalub, and they were waiting for the other battalions to attack the town of Norville from both sides, while the 2nd Battalion would play the main role in the attack. This annoyed Captain Winters.

"Why is it always the second battalion? Company E suffered a major blow, and the rest of the company did not have a good time. Now the soldiers of the brothers are unstable and have fallen to the lowest point, and my days, this is even worse than in Bastogog. "Captain Winters began to complain when he was at the battalion headquarters, he had just returned from a tour of Company E, and the mood of his brothers was not quite right.

Even to Colonel Zink, it was of little use. They're just trying to keep attacking. General Taylor is back in charge, he's been criticized in Bastogne, and now he's going to save his face by attacking, Dick, it's useless to complain, it's just going to make you rise even more" Nickerson saw it very clearly. He picked up the bottle from his side and poured it into his mouth without using a glass.

"You weren't like that before," Winters gave Nickerson a strange look.

"Are you saying I won't advise you to give up? Or is it not to complain? Nickerson laughed, "Is it because I used to complain with you or something?" This is not important."

"I mean a bottle straight into your mouth," Winters said.

Nickerson couldn't help but laugh dumbly, then nodded and said, "Yes, but people always change." This war has changed me a lot"

"And the habit of drinking," Winters added, "but I still don't see any changes in you, except for the way you drink, but the most changed is probably Lacey."

Nickerson was stunned for a moment, and suddenly smiled: "If you talk about Lacey, he doesn't call it change, but doesn't count it as something new for us, and it surprises us every time." Of course, even if you are injured. I didn't expect him to leave Company E and have such a big impact on the company. At present, the personnel of E Company is seriously reduced, and there is not enough manpower, and there are only 8 people staying here. This is far from the establishment of a company, not to mention that the morale is also extremely low."

"I wonder what Reis is doing at this time?" Winters said something very abruptly. But it's not sudden at all, and many people are wondering, what is Captain Parks doing at this time?

What is Captain Parks doing? This question may have been a difficult problem for the brothers of E-Company, but it was a surprise for the medical staff in Baston. The surprise was evident in Renee's eyes, as well as in the expression of Bauston's doctor, Ripsle. Because Parks' injuries improved, they were taken by surprise.

Originally, it was estimated that it would take seven or eight days for Parks to move freely, but now it seemed that three days would allow him to move around the ground as if nothing had happened. Had it not been for Dr. Ripsel's strict orders, perhaps Captain Parks would have gone to the front line to find his brothers in Company E. Still, if you want to recover, you have to wait two to three days, and that is only about seven or eight percent recovered.

Dr. Ripsel couldn't figure out why Parkes had a much shorter recovery period than others. He can only attribute this to Parks' unusual physique, thanks to Renee's careful care. The bandages could have been changed every two days, and in order to allow Parkes to have a better recovery from his wounds, Renee would change the dressing and change the bandages for him every day.

Of course, there's a secret that Parks can't tell them. Originally, even if the bullet hit, it was the case that he suffered the least damage, and he had a way to recover himself, thanks to the training of agents in his previous life, the exploration of his self in long-term combat, and his familiarity with human body functions. Of course, there is no medicine here, and if there were, the recovery might have been faster

Parks met with the brothers of Company E in Bascoogne, who had been wounded from the front line and had been transferred to Bastone for long-term observation and treatment after a brief treatment in Foy. Kaber was also transferred to Bastone along with it.

"It's great to see you, Captain" Kaber wrapped a bandage on his arm and gave Parks a hug with one hand, who happened to be sitting on a humble bed against the wall.

"Kaber, I didn't expect you to get hurt too" Captain Parks said with a smile on his lips, then shook his head, "How are the brothers of Company E now?" ”

When Kaber heard this, he couldn't help but be a little gloomy and said, "Yes, Captain, you will be injured, and I will definitely be injured." Now you can see that there were nine people who were transferred to the Bastone ambulance station alone. They were all seriously injured. There were also 6 people with minor injuries who remained in Foy Village and waited to return to the company."

"What the hell is going on?" When Parks heard this, he couldn't help frowning.

"We suffered a setback when we attacked the village of Kaulub. There were 5 wounded, including me, of course, and I was shot by German snipers before I reached Kalub, but fortunately it was not very serious, and it will be fine in a day or two. I myself asked to come to Bastone to ask you, Captain, when will I be able to return to the front with you" Kaber pursed his lips, "Campbell, Mentz, and Kenmich are dead. Now some of the people who have returned from injury say that the brothers are not in a good mood. So I'm like coming over and asking you."

"Who is the company commander now?" Parks Road.

"Captain Wales is injured, he is still in Foy, it is estimated that after dealing with it, he will be transferred here soon, and the acting company commander is Captain Spierre" These news from Kaber were brought by some brothers after being injured. Therefore, he was well aware of the personnel changes of E Company.

A wry smile tugged at the corner of Captain Pierre's mouth. It seems that the regular company commander of this E Company in his previous life still came to this position, although it may not be too long, but it is finally a kind of compensation. At a time when the morale of his brothers is generally low, he is the most suitable choice. Company E is about to attack the town of Norville, I don't know what the outcome will be, Captain Spierre will definitely lead his brothers to victory, but what will be the price of victory?

Parks didn't reply to Kaber exactly, he knew that if he wanted to leave, it was not realistic, maybe in two days, the situation would be different, after all, his current injuries are one day at a time, and in two days, he will be able to move freely.

Parks was a little anxious, but it was useless for him to be anxious, because E-Company's attack on Norville Town was after tomorrow, and he couldn't catch up with this battle.

And while he was anxiously waiting, a freighter was cleaving the waves in the sea, moving quickly towards England, and two women in the bow of the ship were looking out at the sea in front of them, and their hearts had already flown to the war-torn Europe......