Chapter 42: Mutiny

"Brothers, we should be tougher, especially Colonel Zink. He must have known about the contradictions between Winters and Sauber, and he should have known what kind of officer Sober was, but we could no longer tolerate his disregard for our Company. Lenny looked very excited at the party, and he gushed about what Zink and Sauber were not.

"Yes, we need to let them know that we are dissatisfied, and we can't let all our brothers lose their lives for the sake of Zink and Stelle!" Goneri agreed.

"Parks, what do you think?" Lip suddenly asked Parks, who was sitting opposite.

At this time, all the eyes of the people gathered and they looked at Parks expectantly. He's a sergeant major, which is important, and if Parks can join, the shock to Company E will definitely be huge.

"Alright! Guys, do it, but you guys have to think clearly, if we do, we can get lined up and shot. All of you better be prepared! Parks nodded.

"I don't want to follow that guy to fight!" Lenny shook his head, then said, "Alright, we're all on the same page, let's get to work, guys!" ”

Lenny pulled out a stack of papers, and everyone handed out one. "Well, guys, now that we've decided, we should stay the course. Who else has an opinion. ”

No one spoke, everyone began to take out pencils and began to write: I handed back my epaulettes. I am reluctant to continue serving as a sergeant in E Company. And then there are the payers and ranks.

"I'll give this to Sauber!" Parks waved at the non-commissioned officers and put away everyone's letters of resignation. Parks was the sergeant on duty for the night, living in the company duty room, ready to deal with any problems that arose that night, and was responsible for waking everyone up the next morning. So Parks decided to put the stack of resignation reports he had collected in Sobel's "inbox" basket.

"I think this should be discussed with Winters!" Harris said, "I'll take care of this!" ”

Everyone felt that they should talk to Winters, and maybe win his support, so that Zink would have a better chance of giving in. Lenny and Harris invited Winters to the company's office.

"No," said Winters, "don't even think about it, it's a mutiny." ”

"Even if it's a mutiny, it's worth it!" Harris insisted on his opinion, "Lieutenant, what would happen if Captain Sauber was allowed to lead his brothers into battle?" I think the brothers know it! If we do that and get Colonel Zinke to think about it, then it will be worth shooting us, and at least the rest of the brothers will save their lives. ”

"Yes, we do what we think is right. Lieutenant, you are also from Company E, why can't you fight for your brothers? "This is our only chance." ”

Winters knew he might not be able to convince them. He shook his head, then he saw Parks, looked at him, and said, "Parks, tell me your opinion." ”

Parks said, "I think so too, Lieutenant, if you don't fight for it, then you have abandoned your brother." Parks' words were serious, but when you really think about it, it is.

Everyone stopped talking, and they all stared at Winters, wanting to get an affirmative answer from him. Winters was silent for a long time, and then just as he was about to speak, he heard the sound of the office door being opened.

"What are you doing?" It is the one who opens the door who speaks.

"Stand upright!" Parks shouted at the top of his lungs.

Everybody stands up and fights. This was the end of the conversation. All eyes in the office were on Captain Sauber. Sauber glanced at everyone, not at all interested in knowing what they were saying. He grabbed a book on his desk and walked out.

As Sauber walked out the door, he could hear Lenny's voice, "Lieutenant Winters, what should we do to improve our physical training program?" His voice was so loud that it easily reached Sauber's ears.

Sauber knew what they were discussing. He was annoyed, but he couldn't go to Horton or Zink, it only showed his incompetence, if he couldn't control the company, even if he told Zink, then Zink might transfer himself.

"Damn it!" He scolded secretly, but he didn't know who he should scold. It's Winters or those non-commissioned officers who want to rebel.

"Parks!" He shouted at the door.

Parks heard it, glanced at everyone, shook his head, and walked out.

"Yes, sir, is there anything going on?" Parks said to Sauber in as calm a tone as he could.

After Sauber called Parks out, he didn't know what to say, and was stunned for a long time before he said, "Remember, tomorrow's physical training will be carried out as usual according to my rules, and there is no need to discuss these anymore." ”

"Yes, sir, let's leave!" Parks nodded.

"Take a break!" Sauber turned and walked away, never to stay again.

As Parks entered, he heard Winters grumbling, "Hell, it's not a secret. Winters thought that Sauber must have known about it. Because anyone can see that on such an occasion, when such a group of people gather, what else is going on? "I have to go, but I still have to advise you what the consequences will be if you do these things!" Winters calmly straightened his uniform and walked out of the office.

Parks' letter of resignation, which he kept in Sauber's mailbox at night, was not seen the next day, presumably because Sauber had already taken it all. And this matter is absolutely impossible to hide, and now almost the whole camp is discussing this matter.

"Parks, if Colonel Zink is held accountable, are you going to be shot?" White was concerned about Parks' fate, "God, you dare to do this!" ”

"Somebody has to do it!" Parks just smiled.

Almost all the brothers of Company E are cheering up the non-commissioned officers. Now it's not just E Company that is spreading about it, it's all the companies of the Second Battalion, and even Lieutenant Spierre, who doesn't inquire much, is asking about it.

"It's been a few days since you said that everyone knows about it, why hasn't Colonel Zink reacted yet? Or does he simply not know? Guerneri was a little out of breath and said to Parks.

"If Colonel Zinke still doesn't pay attention, he's pretending to be deaf and dumb." Parks knew what was going to happen, "I knew he was going to ask, and now we've done what we need to do, and now it's all that's left to be patient!" ”

The non-commissioned officers waited with unease, and they had a final decision, one that was not made by Parks, but it was just in case. They will directly want Colonel Zinck to submit their resignation, which is tantamount to giving Colonel Zinke the last so-called "ultimatum".

"I advise you not to do that!" When Winters found out, he warned Parks.

"I knew it would be much worse if we did that, but we had to! Lieutenant. Parks was supportive of the ultimatum.

A few days later, Colonel Zinke finally went down to Company E and had a meeting with all the sergeants. This also made all the sergeants breathe a sigh of relief, even if they were to be shot, it was better than worrying all day long.

"I should have shot you all!" In the office of Company E, Zink gathered all the sergeants and was furious, "When we are preparing to counterattack Europe, what does such a thing have to do with military rebellion? ”

"Sergeant Harris, hand over your military badge, tidy up your uniform, and I'm going to transfer you out of the 506th Regiment." Zink pointed at him.

"Yes, sir!" Harris saluted.

"Lenny, you're lucky, I'll demote you to private." Zink continued to send down the group of non-commissioned officers, "You group of non-commissioned officers have disgraced the 101st Division. Because we are on the eve of the biggest battle in history, I have no choice but to spare your last name! ”

"And, Parks!" It was as if something had suddenly occurred to Zink.

"Yes, sir!" Parks stood solemnly.

"You are no longer worthy of being a sergeant major, and now I have decided to remove you from the post of sergeant major, and Evans will take over the position." "Also, the day before, Captain Sauber gave me a recommendation to study at the Preparatory Military Academy, but I think it's not appropriate to recommend it at a time like this. I've dismissed that recommendation! Go back and be your sergeant! ”

"Yes, sir!" Parks saluted.

"Get out of my office and get out of my office!" Zink still looked furious.

All the non-commissioned officers lined up in order and walked out of the office. Even though he was scolded, he still seemed quite energetic. They did what they thought they were supposed to do.

"Parks!" Parks was last in line, but was stopped by Colonel Sinker just as he was about to leave the door.

Colonel Sink motioned to him and asked him to stand at his desk: "A company of non-commissioned officers rebelled, and you are the main responsibility as a sergeant major, do you know why I only relieved you of your sergeant major duties and continued to let you serve as a sergeant?" ”

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