While the brothers of Company E were waiting to be airborne, they welcomed two more additional officers, Raymond? Lieutenant Welfare, and one more is Bob? Lieutenant Brewer. This allowed the officers of Company E to be replenished. Lieutenant Haliger was Parks' deputy, Lieutenant Foley was Pikak's deputy, and the third platoon leader was Lieutenant Breuer.

Halig was a veteran officer of Company E. And he was very trusted by his brothers, and it was important that many people compared him to Winters, thinking that he had a talent that was not inferior to Winters, and that he also won the hearts of his brothers.

In September, the atmosphere at the headquarters of the 506th Regiment was tense, with officers coming in and out constantly, and they were in a hurry and with excitement on their faces.

The Allies continued to sweep through France and Belgium in a big way. And the time for the Airborne Forces to enter the war is getting closer and closer,

"It's called Operation Market Garden!" Winters took a map and pointed at it, "General Montgomery's plan is supported by General Eisenhower, and we will be part of the operation." ”

At the company headquarters of Company E, Winters held a document that Nickerson had just taken from the battalion headquarters and said to the officers of the company: "The commanders of the Airborne Forces believe that the Airborne Forces have the best soldiers, the best commanders, the highest morale, incomparable mobility, and excellent equipment in the European theater. ”

"They are anxious to show the irreplaceable role of the Airborne Forces in the war, so they have great hopes for this operation and want to actively participate in it!" "It's clear that they're ignoring the reality of the Airborne Forces," Nickerson explained. Not everyone likes to fight to the death in war. ”

"The news we have now is not an official battle plan, but we are going to start preparing. I expect the briefing to be on after we go to the Montberry assembly area. "We don't need to tell our brothers for the time being, but each of us must be mentally prepared." ”

"I am still optimistic about this operation, and if it succeeds, we will end the battle soon." Nickerson went on to say, "God will be on our side. ”

This sentence made everyone laugh. No one can expect God to be on one side in a war, but the occasional element of luck can often determine the success or failure of such a battle.

"Dick, what do you think of this operation?" Parks suddenly interjected, he looked at Winters, his face was a little solemn, because he knew that "Operation Market Garden" was definitely a failed operation in history, especially the Airborne Forces, which suffered serious losses.

Winters looked at Parks, then at the officers around him, pondered for a moment, and then smiled, "I hope to be able to end the battle as soon as possible, and this operation will undoubtedly make my wish come true sooner." ”

"Do you still have questions?" Nickerson looked at Parks suspiciously, "General Eisenhower is very optimistic about General Montgomery's plan, of course, there is some element of luck!" ”

"Will God be on our side?" Parks couldn't help but shake his head and laugh, "Bet on luck, there is no God!" I don't know exactly what the plan will be, but hopefully it will be as we wish! ”

Parks knew he couldn't say anything right now. At present, the briefing on the operation has not yet been sent to the company headquarters, and he has no chance to speak. But he will definitely try to say his opinion, even if it is the wings of a butterfly that can change the result once.

For the Allies, it was a gamble, they would bet all their chips, roll the dice, and wait for the results to come out. Is it a win or a loss. Everything is up to God. But can God decide? During this period, the Allies were progressing too well. They optimistically estimated the morale of the German soldiers, as well as their courage.

"Lacey, we're probably going to be in the biggest airborne thrill," Nickerson comforted Parks when he saw that his mood wasn't very high, "and it's definitely worth a try." ”

"I know, I know!" Parks suddenly felt a little annoyed, "Dick, I'm a little tired!" Anything else? ”

Winters looked at Parks strangely, and couldn't help frowning, he rarely saw Parks like this, even when he returned from attacking the German headquarters deep in the German rear, he didn't have such an expression.

"Alright, disband!" Winters nodded, then spoke to the other officers.

With the exception of Wales and Nexon, the other officers left. Parks was the last to go, and as he opened the door, Winters stopped him.

"Lacey!"

Parks paused, then turned and looked at Winters, "What's the matter?" Dick! ”

Winters nodded at him and said, "Don't mind sitting a little longer?" ”

"Okay!" Parks shrugged his shoulders, then nodded, "I'll sleep when I go back anyway." So saying, he walked in, found a chair, and sat down at the table.

Nicholas brought him a glass of wine, and then smiled: "Have a glass, my favorite, Emerald 69 Aging, there are still several bottles, but I guess if we do parachute again, I'm afraid it will be difficult to have such a good wine!" ”

"It's hard to find wine that matches your appetite! Nick! Wales smiled at him.

"You're right!" Nickerson raised his glass, then took a sip, "I love the taste." ”

"Tell me, what do you need our help with?" Winters looked at Parks and said, "I know you must have something, don't hide it, tell us, treat us like brothers!" ”

"That's what it means!" Wales nodded at Parks as well.

Parks looked at Nexon again, and Nickerson smiled at Parks, "You don't seem to be optimistic about this plan. Or maybe you seem to be tired of airborne operations. Don't tell me you're going to pick the next one! ”

Parks smiled bitterly and said, "You know me, I am very willing to fight with my brothers. I...... I'm just a little worried. Remember when I said it before? We are overly optimistic about the development of the situation! ”

Wales immediately burst out laughing and said, "I can't believe it when it comes out of your mouth again." You've done a great job in Normandy, beating those Germans to the ground. While everyone is very optimistic, you are acting worried, and if Colonel Zink knows, he will definitely talk to you. ”

Parks smiled, looked at Wales and said, "Will you snitch?" Harry! ”

Wales laughed and said, "It's up to you." ”

Seeing that something was tearing apart, Winters coughed dryly and said to Parks, "Well, I know you're worried about your brothers in the company. Many veterans who have been through Normandy understandably do not want to go to war again. ”

"Yes, Dick, I can understand, but my fear is not this, but that the brothers of the company will suffer a great defeat, even a loss, and not be able to achieve victory. It's too cruel for the brothers. ”

"Then tell me your reasoning!" Winters looked at Parks and said calmly.

Parks nodded, then looked at Nickerson and said, "Now the commanders have a kind of optimism, this is from the top down, the brothers are infected, so many people think of the Germans as a herd of sheep, driven by our allies, and will drive them all the way to Berlin." ”

"Isn't it?" Wales interjected, "Now it seems that the Germans are losing and they are completely unable to put up effective resistance, look at General Patton, who is so overwhelmed." ”

"You adore him?" Parks couldn't help but smile at him.

Wales shrugged his shoulders and smiled with his hands outstretched, as if he were taken for granted.

"I think we have all miscalculated the determination of the Germans to resist!" Parks moved his gaze to Winters's face again, looked at him very seriously, and said, "Because this operation, if it succeeds, we will invade Germany." And what the Germans were going to do was a great battle to defend their territory. That's the difference, and the wars of the past. ”

"Invasion?" Wales nodded and smiled, "I love that word!" ”

"So, this is our miscalculation!" "Don't underestimate the determination to defend the country, especially for the people who are arrogant in their bones!" ”

Winters nodded, "I know, you have a point. But we'll make a detailed plan. War is not only about morale, but also about planning. ”

"I know it's important, but where are our chances of success with such a plan of God and luck?" Parks shook his head and smiled, he smiled helplessly, "Well, there's no point in discussing this, those big guys won't listen to us." ”

Parks said what he wanted to say, and his mood was a little lighter, he stood up, then took the glass of wine that Nickerson had poured, drank it all in one gulp, and then clicked his mouth and smiled: "I prefer French brandy!" ”

"There will be a chance!" Nickerson nodded.

"Dick, that's all I want to say, if you think what I said has some truth, I hope you can report it to your superiors, so that when they make a battle plan, they will make fewer mistakes, which is good for the brothers!" Parks walked to the door, and suddenly turned to Winters again.

"I will!" Winters nodded, then watched Parks walk out.

"Do you think what Parks said makes sense?" Wales looked at Winters, "At least his analysis impressed me." ”

"What about you?" Winters asked Nickerson again.

Nickerson looked at Winters and smiled, "You have the answer in your own heart, why do you still ask me?" If I had to say, I think you should report it to your superiors, at least let Parks know your attitude. You are behind him. It's good for him! ”

Winters nodded and said, "Yes, this answer has nothing to do!" As he spoke, a smile appeared on his lips.

(To be continued)