Chapter 109: To England (Part I)
Winters, Nickerson, and Wales all looked at Parks in surprise, incredulous. In this matter, they would rather trust a high-ranking general than a lieutenant who has just been promoted. Parks didn't analyze it, because even if his predictions were more accurate, or his analysis was more reasonable, even if Winters and Nickerson were willing to believe that their analysis made sense, would the big guys above believe a lieutenant's assertion about the war? Apparently not.
The brothers of Company E had been immersed in joy ever since they heard that optimistic prediction from General Taylor. Many of them think they'll make it to Christmas. But that doesn't make them any more polite outside of training. They still look around for everything they can take with them, and they call it memorabilia: souvenirs of the war.
Ever since he got his first good fortune from the warehouse, Moore has always been able to bring some fresh fruit and other goodies with Marach every day. Of course, they will occasionally show kindness and let the brothers try it, and most of them will solve it on their own. This does not include the box of pineapples that Moore sent to Parks and the box of assorted fruit that Winters sent to Winters.
Later, Moore discovers a motorcycle garage from the warehouse, which keeps him hot. Always trying to get one out of it. But he didn't say it to his fellow countryman, who he knew wouldn't agree. So we have to find another way. And it really made him find it. Behind the warehouse, he found a small, dilapidated door. It's a great exit to take your motorcycle away without you noticing.
July 10, 15:00 p.m.
"The soldiers of Company E assemble!" Whistles and shouts mingled in the field camp. The entire camp where the 101st Division was stationed became lively, and then a large group of soldiers gathered at their designated training site.
"We're going to Utah Beach right now, and we're camping there. Everyone, take whatever you think you want to take with you, put away your loot, and don't forget to bring your weapons. Tomorrow, we will board the warship. We're going to the UK! Winters spoke loudly to his brothers.
"Let's go!" Finally, Winters waved his hand vigorously. The soldiers, in a neat line, began to march towards the beach. Winters looked back at the stretching inland and the lush trees on the land, then turned his head away from it, and followed his company toward the beach.
"Hey, let's sing!" Gordon walked at the front of the group and said to Parks, the leader, "Boss, let's do a song!" I was really excited to leave this place! ”
"Alright, well, I'm not against it, but don't try to encourage me to be the first to speak!" Parks replied with a smile.
"He's just a new recruit, and he's trembling with fear. He checked all his gear and fastened his backpack. Gordon began to sing loudly in his big voice, "He had to sit there and endure the hum of the engine." He won't stand up again. Bloody, bloody, what a horrible way to die. He won't stand up again. ”
Gordon's singing gradually aroused the response of the brothers in the same class, and the singing gradually became the sound of a chorus, and many of the brothers threw off their voices, letting the sound ripple in the oncoming sea breeze.
“…… He jumped into the icy air, and his parachute line was unfastened. He won't stand up again. Bloody, bloody, what a horrible way to die. He won't stand up again. He dragged the long notes and counted, he counted out loud for fear of making a mistake, and he waited for the shock. He broke the wind, he smashed the cold, he fell horribly from the sky. The ribbon of the parachute floated and wrapped around his leg. He won't stand up again. Bloody, bloody, what a horrible way to die. He won't stand up again......"
Gradually, Parks was also infected by the singing of his brothers, and he slowly joined the ranks of the singers, who sang loudly as they went, and then soon infected, like the plague, infected the other companies, so that the entire 506th Regiment, and finally the entire 101st Division, they were hoarse, and they were heartfelt......
Winters didn't speak, but he kept smiling. It was clear that he wanted to sing too, but he finally held back. And Nickerson beside him couldn't help it, and sang aloud:
“…… The swaying twine in the air wrapped around his neck, and the rope tore the top of the umbrella. The hanging strap was knotted around his skinny bones. The dome became his shroud, and he was thrown from the air. He won't stand up again......"
Utah Beach, at a glance, is full of ships, and from a distance, it looks like a huge military port with no end in sight. This was the first time that the brothers of E Company had seen this landing beach.
"Who would have thought that there was a great war here?" Nixon looked at the sea with emotion, looking at the warships drifting with the tide on the sea, "I'm afraid this is the first time I've seen such a spectacular scene in my life, and this is far more shocking than the scene I saw from high in the sky that night." ”
The beach was busy, with tanks and soldiers marching inland. The American flag flutters everywhere on the beach. Parks was also amazed at the landing site of the world's largest landing battle, but other than that, he didn't feel anything. And Winters, he was already starting to feel his eyes astringent.
"What a magnificent war machine!" Nickerson couldn't help but sigh again.
That's exactly what Parks was trying to sigh about. He smiled at Nexon and said, "Why not make a toast to such a spectacular war machine?" I know you have great whiskey hidden in your kettle! ”
Nickerson was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "Yes, you're absolutely right. You should have a good sip for this! With that, he untied the kettle from his belt, took a hard sip, and handed it to Parks!
Parks took a sip and heard Nickerson smile at him, "Do you regret it now?" ”
"What?" Parks handed the kettle over and gave Nexon a strange look.
Nickerson pointed to the endless warships floating in the sea, as well as the convoys of tanks and soldiers marching on the beach, and nodded, "I'm more convinced now that we're going to end the battle by Christmas." As he spoke, several planes whizzed over their heads, flashing silver and disappearing in front of the land.
"I don't regret it!" Parks smiled slightly, "Don't forget, the Germans haven't completely collapsed yet. Their strength is not bad, otherwise the French and the British would not have been beaten so badly by them, you know, these two countries are big countries in Europe! ”
Nickerson shook his head and didn't speak, he continued to raise the jug and drink before handing it to Parks. The three of them didn't speak again, they just sat on the beach, looking at the busy beach in the distance, full of thoughts.
Like beasts that have escaped from their cages, the brothers of Company E have set up their makeshift tents and have been looking for all sorts of things to do on the beach for their own pleasure.
Others sneak to the other side of the beach, where they are ready to swim and then relax and enjoy the sun on the beach. It's very pleasant for them.
"Are you really going to strip naked here?" Karber was ashamed of the guys who were undressing, "Are you sure you want to strip yourself naked in such a big crowd?" I don't want to! ”
By this time, several guys had already stripped naked and ran down the beach with their bare butts, splashing in the water.
"Hey, what are you afraid of?" Lutz shouted loudly, "Afraid that someone will see your bird?" Or is it your little bird that makes you feel inferiority complex in front of us big birds? ”
"your big bird, Lutz! Don't shoot that at me, do you want to shoot me like a German? Kaber yelled at Luz dissatisfied, "Alright, let's go down quickly!" Kaber began to undress, but he left his loose shorts behind.
"Alright, brothers, I'm here!" Karber screamed, and then sprang into the water, and soon a wave pushed him out of the water. was hugged by a group of brothers who had already gone into the water.
"Oh-oh my God, Landauman, move your thing out of the way, it poked me. It's like a dagger! Caber screamed and was about to struggle, when Typo grabbed the strap of his shorts and pulled him down.
"Help-" Before he could finish his sentence, a big wave came, and everyone let go and fluttered into the waves, and Karber had no time to prepare, and was pushed high by the waves, and before he could scream, the waves quickly receded, as if they were licking on the beach.
"Oh, God!" It was a scream from Kaber.
He was pushed up by the waves, and then abandoned by the waves on the beach, naked, like a big fish with its belly upside down, fluttering on the sand.
"Kaber, this is your price!" Luz laughed, then quickly plunged into the water, and then watched as Kaber quickly covered his hands and ran towards the shore.
They lasted until dusk, when they were about to soak a layer of skin in the sea. But what could be more comfortable and enjoyable than this? Kaber never dared to go any further. Until they packed up their things and headed to the camp. On the way they met Maraki and Moore, two sneaky fellows walking from the beach to the other side of the embankment.
"What are they going to do?" "Lutz, why don't we go check it out, Moore can always get something new." ”
"Let's go, they're looking for their pleasure, why should we bother them?" Luz pulled the reluctant Kaber and continued to the camp. He glanced at Malach and Moore, who had disappeared into the road ahead of them in the twilight.
Malachi and Moore are carrying out their plan to make a final move. Not only the fresh fruit, but also a three-wheeled motorcycle that Moore had his eye on, which they had been thinking about for a long time.
The plan went unexpectedly smoothly. They broke through the back door, then used iron bars to pry open the warehouse where the motorcycles were kept, and pushed the cart out, along with four boxes of fruit.
They hid the motorcycle behind a sand dune near the beach, and Moore stroked the body and exclaimed, "God, what a beautiful baby, I love it to death!" ”
"Me too, Moore, I can't wait to take him for a ride!" Malaki laughed, "We've got to plan it out!" ”
(To be continued)