Chapter 332: Take off

On July 26, 1945, it was a peaceful day. 【】 The weather conditions are very good and the sky is clear. Parks had already issued the tactical goal of this time early in the morning -- to rescue the prisoners in Shenyang, and the tactics he had worked out had a clear task for each platoon. At the end of the day, it's a tactical fit.

None of the brothers had a training mission on this day. Everyone was gathered in the barracks or on the training ground, and no one thought about leaving the camp. Ever since Herman and Kaufman were transferred away by Major Parks, no one wanted to touch the mold. But the brothers still have a full stomach. This is arguably the most depressed of them. Compared to Europe, this is completely confusing. In Europe, at least they go to the homes of some residents to exchange for something they like. Or find some whiskey or rum and so on, or even exchange cigarettes for eggs and so on, but you can't do anything here, and you can't even go out to breathe.

"Isn't this a place occupied by the squadron? Why are they hostile to us? "Kaber reclined on the G in the barracks, his eyes squinting at Hubler opposite, "Even if it's just ten days, I feel like a year has passed." It's really unbearable to live like this, even more unbearable than training. ”

"We're a bunch of stupid GIs trapped in a concentration camp," Hubler chuckled, arranging his uniforms and folding them neatly, "the boss has never been so harsh, maybe it has something to do with his Chinese complex, man, be patient." After today, anything will be easy to say. May God bless me, Amen"

"To be honest, I don't really like it here, the girls here won't let you touch them easily, and I don't want to be beaten like a pig's head by the people here like Herman. That's a stupid idea," Lutz nodded, "Why are we here?" It's just that there are Japanese here, and there are people that General MacArthur needs to find, I can't believe that so many of us are just looking for a general."

"Don't complain, Lutz, it's a reflection of our values." When Toy walked in, he heard Rutz's complaints, and he smiled at him, "One general equals one hundred and twenty-six commandos." But I like this mission, I haven't slaughtered the Japanese yet, but they all have fascist blood, just like the Germans, right? So saying, he sat down on the g, and then took out his favorite bayonet from his waist, and wiped it with a cloth until it was cold and shiny.

"Well, I've decided to make my first assault company's mission a little more perfect, maybe I'll be able to use this Ruger." Hubler pulled out a Luger pistol from his tuǐ pouch and raised it to take aim at Kaber on the other side.

"Damn, don't face me" Kaber snorted a little dissatisfied, then turned sideways, his appearance made Hubler laugh out loud and said, "Don't worry, there are no bullets in there"

"No, no, Hubler, I'm afraid that something in your crotch will shoot out, but there are bullets there, ready to load, aren't I?" Kaber's words immediately caused a burst of laughter from the people in the barracks.

The atmosphere in the barracks was relatively relaxed, and Parks and Captain Wales were making final preparations for tonight's operation. At this time, a roar sounded in the sky, and six C-47 transport planes transferred from Chengdu Airport to Liuting Airport, each of which was equipped with three crew members, and they were properly accommodated.

At this time, the Eighth Route Army arranged around the airport also significantly strengthened the guard of the airport, and all personnel were not allowed to enter the airport, and the atmosphere around the entire airport was very tense, and there was an accident in the afternoon. A farmer's sheep accidentally ran into the grass near the airport, the farmer wanted to go in to find the sheep, but was stopped by the soldiers of the Eighth Route Army, the farmer shouted that the Eighth Route Army would pay for the sheep, otherwise let him enter the airport to find the sheep. During the pushing, a miniature telescope and a Japanese military Southern Type 14 pistol actually fell from the farmer's body.

Parks didn't know about this, but in the afternoon he met again with General Li Zmin, deputy political commissar of the Jizhong Military Region of the Eighth Route Army. This time, he didn't say anything, but asked Major Parks what else he needed, and discussed the hope that he would be able to see Parks again if the two armies cooperated in the future. But none of this is for Parks to say.

"These days, there are people constantly trying to enter the airport and your camp, and it seems that some people are a little uneasy about your arrival" Finally, General Li Zmin didn't know whether he mentioned the events of these days intentionally or unintentionally, "Some people tried to enter the airport and your camp to spy on intelligence, but we were all taken away." Let's take today, for example, there was also a Japanese spy disguised as our farmer trying to get in. Some people just can't see the cooperation between our two militaries and do everything possible to sabotage this cooperative relationship."

Parks smiled slightly, nodded and said, "Thank you very much for your help, I personally still very much hope to cooperate with your army, but you know, I am only a major, I have to follow orders." Of course, I will convey the sincerity you have shown this time to my superiors, if I can meet MacArthur. ”

Li Zmin just wants this sentence. To tell the truth, the Eighth Route Army is now in a more difficult situation, although it is now at the end of the War of Resistance Against Japan, but their conditions have not improved much, and after the end of the War of Resistance, external contradictions will inevitably be transformed into domestic contradictions, when the time comes, the conflict between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party is inevitable, the Kuomintang is strong now, and they are weak, so how to find a way out of the predicament? Obviously, good relations with the US military are one way out. Otherwise, the Eighth Route Army would not have been able to risk huge losses to attack Yantai and take off the Liuting airfield; although it may get two divisions of American-style equipment, it is likely to cause a backlash from the Japanese army and the envy of the Kuomintang, and the military and political risks taken are very large, so General Yang Cwu specially instructed that we must do a good job in this escort work. And take this opportunity to make clear to the US military that the Eighth Route Army also wants to have good relations with the US military, not engage in confrontation.

"In this case, thank you Mr. Parks in advance" Li Zmin smiled slightly, obviously he was very satisfied with Parks' statement. Then he said quietly, "For the conflict that occurred some time ago, we have dealt with our relevant personnel. That Wang Erhu was a spy in the army led by the Chinese Kuomintang, and Platoon Commander Zhang was just a Gu uo by him. So we dealt with Wang Erhu and removed Platoon Commander Zhang as a way to express our apologies."

"Thank you very much" Parks nodded, he knew what Li Zmin was thinking. But he can't say too much, it's not his duty, and it's not something he can do. The two said a few more words, and then when they said goodbye, Li Zmin invited Parks again: "Mr. Parks, I personally invite you again, if you have the opportunity, I hope you can come to our base to have a look, we can discuss some art of war." I have great admiration for the honor you have achieved. ”

"Why not?" Parks nodded, this is a promise that is not responsible, maybe it will never be fulfilled, it doesn't matter if you express it verbally, he also knows that the Eighth Route Army must have investigated his own experience. And his own experience is no secret to the world. Now it's just trying to use your connections and influence.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, the company began to pack up, and they could not bring any extra things, they only carried the weapons and equipment for this mission. Then, after the mission is completed, they will fly directly to the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown.

At half past four in the afternoon, boarding began. Each platoon was divided into six teams and drove to Liuting Airport in a truck, and on the way to the airport, there were alert troops of the Eighth Route Army standing guard not far away. The position arrangement is very intensive. Just in case something goes wrong at this last minute.

The truck gradually left the Liuting airfield, and Private Webley closed his mouth tightly and looked at the camp that was gradually moving away. Lieutenant Thomas, who was sitting next to him, looked at him, then patted him on the arm and said, "Hey, Webley, what are you thinking?" ”

"Didn't think about anything, sir," Webley straightened up like a spring-like reflection and said solemnly to Lieutenant Thomas. His hands were a little overwhelmed and didn't know where to put them.

"Are you nervous?" Thomas looked at Webley with a slight smile, "How long have you been in Europe?" ”

"Three months, sir, I added just after the Battle of Bastone." The expression on Webley's face was still a little stiff as he replied, and it was clear that he was nervous.

"Hehe, you're still a recruit, but being able to join the commando team is a compliment to you. Your shooting tǐng is good, you are a dry sniper, and staying calm is your best way to dominate the enemy. ”

"Yes, I know, sir" Webley nodded, he tried to smile at Lieutenant Thomas, but the corners of his mouth twitched, Lieutenant Thomas didn't care at all, he patted Webley on the shoulder and said, "Actually, I'm nervous too." By the way, Webley, do you know what our company commander, Major Parks, once said? In battle, only when you die can you not be afraid. I don't know if that's the case in the original sentence, but the meaning is pretty much the same. ”

"Yes, sir. I've heard of it," Webley nodded.

"Very well, Private Webley," said Lieutenant Thomas, and said no more. He looked in the direction of the barracks, and there was no longer a barracks, and the military vehicle had already turned a few corners.

The truck entered the airport, and the vicinity of the airport was full of soldiers of the Eighth Route Army standing guard with loaded guns and ammunition. Once the truck had stopped, the GIs jumped out and began to prepare for boarding. Each platoon is very divided into two groups, one plane per group.

"Poor Japanese, you will welcome a hungry tiger released from a cage," Goneri couldn't help but say loudly the moment he boarded the plane.

"Kill the Japanese"

"I'm going to parachute to Tokyo and kill the emperor"

"God, the Japanese are going to be unlucky, it's because we're coming"

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The brothers were amused by Gunnary's words, and when everyone entered the cabin, they shouted loudly at the door, which caused everyone to laugh.

At 5 p.m. on July 26, 1945, the engine of the plane roared, the propellers rolled up a huge wind, and the plane began to slide over the airport, gradually sliding into the clouds