Chapter 318 Appointment

A few days after entering May, the Germans announced their surrender, and the brothers held a celebration party, almost all day and night to drink and find women. 【】Novel * ad-free ~~Net collection ~ top * point * book city and at this time McCreary was transferred away because of the woman's affairs. Such things were complicated enough that even Major Winters felt a headache. Although orders were issued, most of the time they were not properly implemented. Because even some officers have begun to violate the military discipline that they have braked on themselves.

"Still nerve-wracking?" Major Parks frowned when he saw Winters at the battalion headquarters again, and couldn't help but step forward and smile and ask, "Are you sad about those eggs?" That's not a good deal. But to be honest, I can't really help you this time. Parks said, walking over to the one across from Winters and sitting down.

"I was looking for you to help me figure it out. I think if I had to, I'd consider letting the gendarmes run these guys. You always have to catch one or two typical examples to deter them. Major Winters looked at Parks and smiled wryly, "This is a last resort. To be honest, I thought the war was over and the brothers could celebrate, but you see, those guys are getting lawless. ”

"That's true—" said Parks, to explain his intentions, when suddenly they opened again, and Nickerson walked briskly over to Major Winters, "I don't know if this news is good or bad. Divisional headquarters, start to weigh the veterans, and then start to let the guys go home according to the points. ”

"Points?" Winters and Parks turned to look at Nixon at the same time.

"Yes, it's points. The points system of the U.S. Army. Nickerson smiled, "Serving a month of active duty, participating in a battle, winning a medal, and getting married can all get extra points." Now if you can accumulate 85 points or more, then you can retire. I believe this will be good news. Of course, if you can't accumulate 85 points, you may have to participate in the battle in the Pacific theater, or in China, or in Japan. ”

"Good news," Parks nodded. And Winters also smiled and said, "It's a good thing, at least those seasoned guys can have a chance to go home." ”

But Parks didn't say that it would be very difficult to accumulate 85 points like this. He looked at Winters, who was a little relaxed, then smiled and took out a piece of paper from his pocket and said, "I hope this thing doesn't make you frown." This is my order, Dick, who came directly from the division headquarters early this morning, and Commander Zinke specifically instructed me to talk to him after this. I guess what we're saying is, man, we're going to have to separate now."

Winters was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously reached out and took the piece of paper and looked at it. It is clear from the order that the 1O1 Airborne Division has decided to form a special operations team to accommodate the fighting in the Pacific Theater, and this team is about one company in size, and the selection of personnel comes from E Company, which Parks has directly commanded, and other units of the division.

Winters' expression fell into Nickson's eyes, and he leaned over, and Winters handed him the order, and then he couldn't help but shake his head and exclaimed, "Oh, no, Lacey, you mean you're leaving us?" He looked at Parks incredulously. Then he muttered, "God, I really don't know what these people want to do with this company?" Then he shouted, "Lacey, are you going to the Pacific theater?" You're going to China? Going to Japan? Still skydiving? He asked quickly, a look of shock on his face.

Parks smiled wryly and said, "I'm afraid so." This is the report I submitted back in January, and I submitted the report on the formation of the special operations company to Commander Zinke, remember? When I came back from the medical post in Bastogogne, I happened to meet the German troops escorting American prisoners, so after that time, I had this idea. I'm sorry, Nick Dick," Parks said, looking apologetically at the two men.

"No, no, you're right, Lacey," Winters surprised Parks. He nodded at Parks and smiled, "Maybe you don't know it, but I have such a plan. Actually, I don't want my brothers from the 2 battalion to go to the Pacific again, but I want to be able to go to the Pacific myself, and now may be a good time. ”

"God, I really don't understand you guys. Now you've accumulated enough points, especially Lacey, why are you messing with the troubled waters? Now everyone just wants to go home, guys, don't you understand? Nickerson looked at the two of them and shook his head. What else was he going to say, at this time the door was opened again, and Captain Wales came over, and then looked at the three of them together, and couldn't help but be stunned, and said, "I thought you were outside, and now those guys in the camp are going crazy." ”

"What's going on?" Winters looked at Wales and said, "What are those guys doing?" ”

"The method of calculating points and medals is very problematic. The brothers were a little dissatisfied. Wales walked over to himself, then walked over to the table on the other side, poured a glass of wine, and said, "I managed to calm those guys down." A bronze Purple Heart medal can earn 5 points. But hierarchies and bureaucratic systems inevitably have an unfair impact on points. The brothers revealed that one of the lieutenants in the regiment had been awarded a bronze purple heart medal simply for choosing the Zell Hotel as Zink's regimental headquarters. The brothers, who were desperate to get more medals, such as McClung and his brothers in the 3rd platoon, swore to me that this old fellow had killed more Germans than anyone else in the battalion. He could smell the Germans and find them. He pursued them in the attacks of dawn and on patrols at night, he went to great lengths to kill the Germans, and he took more risks and took on more dangerous tasks than any other brethren of Company E. And he fought in Normandy, Holland and Bastone for a day. What merit did he get? Just a European theater of war ribbon and 4 star-shaped battle medals. I still have to stay here. ”

"It's no wonder they don't make trouble," Nickerson walked over and poured himself a glass of wine, then shook his head and muttered, tilting his head to drink the wine from the glass.

"Well, I guess I've got enough points. I would like to submit my request to Colonel Zinke for discharge. Guys, will you accompany me to my wedding? I also kept a pair of umbrellas to make a wedding dress for my Betty. No, no, I've got money now, don't use that, I have to use the best wedding dress in the world. Wales took a sip of his wine, "I'm not going to care about the bureaucratic points system, it's a shit system." ”

"I'm afraid they won't be able to attend your wedding for the time being," Nickerson couldn't help but say.

"Huh?" Captain Wales listened, then turned to Parks and Winters and said, "Are you still going to stay in this place?" Guys, the war is over, we have to enjoy life, we have great wealth. ”

Nickerson couldn't help but shake his head and said, "Don't you know yet? yes, I don't know until now. Our good soldier, Major Parks, has been ordered to transfer out of the 5o6 regiment to form a special operations company under the direct command of the division headquarters. God, I think that's the most dangerous job. I can already guess what kind of mission this company will carry out in the future.

"Oh God," Wales said with a sudden long mouth, then looked at Parks, "I see, I see." When I was in Bastogne, you said, God, how could I not have thought of it? You said it. If that's the case, I think -- I think my wedding is going to be postponed. Man, you promised me that if there was such a thing, you would take me with you."

This time it was Nickerson's turn to grow his mouth, and he looked at Wales and exclaimed, "Man, have you forgotten Betty?" She's still waiting for you to marry her. God, you're crazy. Lacey is stupid, and you follow the same stupidity? ”

"Yes, Harry. You don't want to be involved in this. Parks decisively rejected Wales' request. He knew that Wales was thinking differently now than it had been before. Now Wales is just a man who is anxious to return home, what reason is there to ask him to follow him on an adventure?

"Please, Lacey," Captain Wales looked at Major Parks.

"Well, let's not worry about it, Harry, I'm not going to promise you." Parks looked at Major Winters and said, "Dick, the days I fought with you were unforgettable. ”

Winters couldn't help but smile and said, "Is this your farewell speech?" Les. Don't worry, if the 1o1 division moves to the Pacific, we'll still be together. I don't think I want to go home until now. The end of the whole war is my goal, which is why I came to the 1o1 Airborne Division as a soldier. ”

Nickerson looked at Winters and couldn't help but shake his head and smiled, "I didn't expect you to be able to remember the purpose when you were in Takoya." Well, if you must go, I'll have to accompany you, or you won't find your way home. ”

"Oh, you two are such asss that you two," the Welsh captain shook his head, and he was speechless.

"Lacey, who you need, you'd better go to them yourself, those who have already accumulated points, it's better if they volunteer. They are the ones who are entitled to go home. Winters nodded at Parks, "Including officers, you can find whoever you want." ”

Parks couldn't help but smile slightly, "Then you will have a lot of trouble." You'll get more reinforcements, and even officers. With that, Parks stood up and saluted Winters, "Well, I won't leave for the time being, until I'm fully staffed." If that happens, I'm looking forward to fighting with you again. ”

Winters didn't return the salute, he just held out his hand, and the two of them clasped each other tightly. At this time, Nickerson and Wales both walked over and hugged Parks one by one.

"I think I'm waiting for you to come back for the wedding, you bastard, don't want to leave me alone," Welsh said through gritted teeth as he whispered into Parks' ear.

On August 1o, 1945, Parks was ordered to begin the formation of the Special Operations Company. Begin to select people in the e-company, whether it is brothers with enough points or not enough points, they can join freely, and there is no mandatory order. Because Parks didn't want to force them, if the 1O1 Airborne Division really moved to the Pacific, then there was nothing to say, and if they didn't go to the Pacific, he didn't want them to be forced to fight by himself.

But this announcement still made the thoughts of the brothers of E Company begin to boil.