Chapter 212: Colonel of the British Army
Liver's funny yelling made Lipp feel amused and helpless, and he replied without looking back, "Of course, Gernelly, if you don't mind dragging three balls by yourself!" I'll make up another one for you. Make one with the supply meat of the British! ”
"Oh, you've lost, Mr. Gonorrhea, you said Lip wouldn't be joking, he's not as serious as you say!" At this time, someone suddenly laughed at Gunnelly, and then shouted, "Ten dollars, you lose mine, hurry!" "Obviously they're making a bet on that.
"Lipp, I hate you!" Goneri cried out at the top of his voice. Then there was a burst of laughter.
Li Pu shook his head, and then continued to say hello loudly to his brothers in the trench. This is his duty, and he has always regarded this as his own care for the brothers of E-Company, to prevent these fellows from doing irrational actions when they get carried away or pessimistic, resulting in casualties.
Of course, the brothers in the trenches were aggrieved, but they were still able to find some ways to comfort themselves, and they always tried to have some fun, or when they sent people out on patrol, they collected a little stuff by the way, first from the houses of the Dutch in the vicinity, and then to some of the positions previously abandoned by the Germans to find their supplies. The Germans attacked and retreated quickly, but they lost a lot of their positions.
The Germans had a terrible taste of alcohol, but cigarettes were much better than those of the British, and this was the best thing that many people look for when they were on patrol. Although the Germans were not much better than the British in terms of supplies.
"Smoke from the Germans!" Parks tossed a bag to Wales, "Collected from the abandoned positions of the Germans when White was on patrol, this is the best gift the Germans can get their hands on!" ”
Welsh lit one, then took a hard breath, highlighted his eyes and smiled: "Much better than the British." I love the taste. This is the only good thing that the Germans do! ”
"By the way, at two o'clock in the afternoon, you are going to the regimental headquarters, and Colonel Zinke may have a task for you." Wales said, "You are not here, I answered the call, I hope that this time you can meet some good things, such as the mission to meet the labor regiment of the American army, I heard that they have sailed from England to Holland, and they are likely to come to the battlefield to comfort their brothers." ”
"What Legion?" Parks couldn't help but look at Welsh Road in surprise.
"Oh God, you're so ill-informed." Wales smiled and said, "When I went to the camp once, I heard the people from the camp say that I think Winters and Nexon already knew the news!" ”
"Is Marlene Dietrich in there?" Parks asked suddenly.
"Of course, otherwise Zink wouldn't have made a lot of effort to get her here, and to be honest, I'd really like to see it. Parks, you've got to find a way to get this errand! Wales laughed.
"Don't even think about it, it's Colonel Zink's patent!" Parks shook his head, then smiled, Marlene Dietrich? This woman really wants to see it herself.
But it was clear that he was wrong, Commander Zink would never give such a beautiful mission to any officer, it was impossible. Parks also ran into Winters and Nickerson on the way, and the two of them were apparently also on their way to the regimental headquarters. Parks was on foot, and Nexon invited Parks into their jeep.
"You're also for Marlene Dietrich?" Parks' first words when he got into the car made Winters choke, but Nickerson laughed from the sidelines.
"Probably not." Nickerson laughed, "Colonel Zinke won't let anyone else get involved!" But early this morning, he met with a colonel of the British army, and it is estimated that he may have something to do with it. ”
"Oh, it looks like we're mistaken!" Parks smiled a little awkwardly.
Winters shook his head and said, "No, you're wrong, it's not us!" ”
"Look, I always thought he didn't have any humor, and it seems that the rumors may not be true!" Nickerson shook his head and laughed, "But this guy did something stupid this morning." ”
"I know!" Parks smiled and said, "Dick poured the urine from your bottle on you, didn't he?" ”
"Oh God, oh Lacey, how do you know? When did this happen, has this already spread? Nickerson exclaimed, then glared at Parks.
"It's no secret that men always can't find the toilet when they're sleeping," Parks laughs, "and more importantly, some people don't want to go to the toilet at all, and it's clear that I'm just guessing from person to person!" I didn't expect to hit, was it my luck too good, or were you too unlucky? ”
"Oh, damn it, bastard!" Nickerson whispered to Winters again, "You're happy now?" I guess before it gets dark today, maybe not by then, the guys in the whole 506 regiment know, I put the urine in a glass bottle, and then I was drenched by you, Dick, I hate you! ”
Winters shrugged his shoulders and said, "This matter has long been known to the whole group!" ”
"Everybody knows you drenched me with my pee?" Nickerson said exasperatedly.
"No, no, Nick!" Winters smiled slightly, "I'm referring to your habit of putting urine in a glass bottle when you go to bed at night. ”
The three of them talked all the way, and the jeep drove into the regimental headquarters. Then I saw that in addition to Colonel Zinke and some staff officers from the regimental headquarters, there was also a British colonel wearing a red hat.
"Oh, no, Colonel Zink's face is really ugly!" Upon entering, Parks glanced at Colonel Zink, then muttered to Winters in a low voice.
"Dick, Parks, come here, this is Colonel Dubi of the British 1st Airborne Division." Colonel Sink beckoned to Winters and Parks, then pointed to the red-capped British colonel sitting next to him.
"Captain Winters is the commander of the 2nd Battalion, and Captain Parks is the company commander of Company E!" Colonel Zinke confronted Dubi as he introduced Winters and Parkes. Then he and Colonel Dubi walked to a pair of maps on the table, pointed to the map, and said, "The British army lost nearly 8,000 brothers in Operation Market Garden, so Colonel Dubi is here to coordinate the rescue operation." Rescue the Red Devils trapped during the fall of Arnhem. ”
Colonel Dubby glanced at Winters and Parks, then pointed to the location on the map and said, "The Dutch underground resistance has sheltered 140 of our brothers outside a fallen town 15 kilometers north of the Rhine. In the evening we will try to reach the bank of the river in three days' time, where we will meet at this forest place. He pointed to a location on the map.
"Captain Parkes, you have to select a squad from Company E and take them all across the Rhine as soon as possible!" Lieutenant Colonel Stryll added, "Because the crossing point has to pass through the positions defended by E Company. The Canadian Engineers will provide you with six ships. ”
Parks nodded, and at this time Colonel Dubi walked up to a large map hanging by the regimental branch and said, "The assembly site is very readable, and it is possible to carry out the landing, and last night, at three o'clock in the morning, I swam again alone. When the time comes, we will draw a V-shaped shape representing victory with a red 'torch'. Then he looked at Winters and smiled, "The American saying is a red 'flashlight.'" ”
"We're calling this operation Operation Pegasus," Zink said, then pointing at Winters, "Winters, your second battalion is in charge. ”
Winters nodded, then looked at Parks and said, "Lacey, you do your best to help Colonel, and if you need anything, try your best to find me." Try to complete this mission as successfully as possible. ”
"I will! Don't worry, Dick! Parks turned his head to look at Colonel Dubi and wondered, "Why are there still British troops in the occupied zone?" Didn't they all come back with General Urquhart at the ferry south of the bridge? ”
Colonel Dubi looked at Parks, and then suddenly said to him, "You are Lieutenant Parkes?" No, no, you're a captain now. I'm sorry, but I just remembered that you were the same Captain Parks who raided the German oil and ammunition depots and led us to capture the bridge and retreat with us from the ferry? ”
At this time, Captain Zinke obviously felt very proud, and he nodded to Colonel Dubi and said, "Yes, it's him, he did a miracle that time!" ”
"God, thank you very much!" Colonel Dubi came over and hugged Parks, and then smiled, "I'm sorry to surprise you, yes, some of us crossed the river with them that time, but some of the wounded didn't feel the crossing in time, they fell behind, and then the German planes ravaged the crossing, and they didn't cross the river." It was also on that occasion that I was captured by the Germans. Some escaped. And with the help of the Dutch! ”
Parks nodded, indicating that he understood. Then he stretched out his hand again and shook it with Colonel Dubi and said with a smile: "I didn't think I would have the opportunity to cooperate with the British!" May it be a pleasant memory! ”
"It's been a pleasure to work with you again! I'm very confident in this operation! Colonel Dubi nodded, then smiled at Colonel Zink, "I'm very optimistic! ”
"I'm the same Colonel!" Colonel Zinke smiled and nodded.
It is clear that this group of British troops is the ones who have straggled. Most of them were wounded and wounded, and they inevitably fell behind in the course of the rapid march. They could have crossed the river together, without the reconnaissance of German planes, and later bombing.
"Do you know how that Colonel came here?" As he left the regimental headquarters, Nickerson smiled mysteriously at Winters and Parks, "This guy escaped from the German hospital and swam across the Rhine. God, I really don't know how he did it. No wonder some people call him 'Colonel Mad Man', what a veritable name! ”
"I agree!" Parks laughed, "But I like this madman a lot, too." Come to think of it, maybe someone will call me 'Captain Mad Mania' in the future. ”
"Captain Mad Maniac?" Winters smiled slightly, then glanced at Nickson.
"Don't look at me, Dick, I know what you're thinking!" Nickerson shook his head and smiled, "However, this matter should be treated with caution, after all, the British army is still our friendly army for the time being, and they have not surrendered to the Germans yet!" ”
(To be continued)