Chapter 290: Blitz Cairo (Medium)
The three main armored divisions did not have to worry about the rear road, and immediately "blitzed" Cairo, and Rommel was on a military adventure, using the three main armored divisions of the African Korps to take the political, economic, cultural, and transportation centers of the entire Middle East in one fell swoop before the British returned to Cairo, so that Montgomery did not have the slightest chance of turning the tables.
Rommel made a bet, with most of the main forces of the entire Afrika Korps, he wanted to take Cairo in one fell swoop, break the morale of the entire British army, the hearts of the people, and end the African campaign as soon as possible, and there were more important things waiting for him to do in Berlin, Germany.
Now that there is Rommel's butterfly, the war in Africa is coming to an end, and Rommel has made a systematic plan for the arrangement of Africa, and Africa will be Germany's raw material base in the future, including oil, various minerals, etc.
As long as Rommel runs Africa well after occupying Africa, Germany will no longer have to worry about a shortage of resources in World War II, Germany's war machine will be opened without limits, and Germany's blitzkrieg will also be brought into play without restrictions.
Rommel, who was about to become Führer, could not stop the continuation of Hitler's line, and Hitler, who was paralyzed in bed, immediately followed up with the Soviet Union before killing Britain, and there was a tiger-eyed United States waiting to reap the benefits of the fisherman.
Germany has very little Europe on the surface, but in fact there are too many hidden crises, but Hitler could not see them, he was blinded by Germany's invincibility.
Historically, Germany has basically single-handedly challenged the whole world, and it is not known whether the great Führer is a military genius or a military idiot.
Of course, Hitler's contribution to Germany is also incomparably huge, for example, in terms of economy and domestic affairs, Hitler has done perfectly, no one in Germany can do better than Hitler, those politicians who only know how to shout slogans, know how to hang!
The only one who could really put the talent of statecraft into practice and achieve results was Hitler, and the Weimar Republic was an example......
Why did Rommel dare to press all his belongings like this and gamble desperately, for a stable character like Rommel, he would never make an unsure gamble, Rommel has carefully analyzed the reasons.
First, Germany completely controls air supremacy, and when to fight and when to retreat, the initiative is all on the German side. Therefore, Rommel was not at all afraid that the British army would counter-encircle him.
Second, the heavy weapons of the British army were basically decorations, and they would be destroyed by Rommel's air force before they could be shot, and Rommel did not have to worry about the consumption of his tanks too much.
Third, Rommel had a huge supply convoy carrying a large amount of material, which could meet the operational needs of the three main German divisions for at least half a month.
Fourth, Rommel's self-confidence in his own weapons, at this time there were very few weapons that could really threaten the Type 4 tank, and as for the large-caliber artillery of the British army, how could Rommel's Eye of God let go of these guns that threatened his own tank - absolutely impossible.
In such a situation, why couldn't Rommel take a strategic adventure? Because this risk is worth taking, success can buy Germany enough time, and even if it fails, Rommel can still fight Montgomery head-on.
Since Rommel decided to intersperse the assault, he did not hesitate, and soon gave the order of the three armored divisions on the front line to "blitz assault".
Rommel asked Luxembourg to organize forces to use the fastest speed and the fiercest attack to break through the British line and attack directly to Cairo.
Whether to attack Cairo immediately, Rommel needs to wait for Luxembourg to reach Cairo, first test the British army's defense in Cairo, whether it is good or not, if it is really a stinky and hard bone, Rommel will definitely weigh it again.
The German Seventh Panzer Division is Rommel's starting force, and it is also the most loyal unit to Rommel, if all the reimbursement is in Cairo, it is estimated that Rommel will cross in vain, the weapons are easy to handle, those loyal subordinates are gone, but it will not be able to be cultivated for a while.
Rommel's former enemy command post was only responsible for dispatching materials, directing the provision of air cover, deciding on the strategic direction, and the specific tactical arrangements were all decided by the commander of the front line in Luxembourg.
We must not ignore the tremendous role of this "former enemy command post," and only Luxembourg knows the situation on the front line, and he can react at the first time, adjust his deployment, and correct his mistakes.
If the front-line commander had to wait for the order of the general command for everything, then the fleeting fighter plane would have been gone for a long time. If Rommel did this, his power would be infinitely increased, but the troops' ability to react and adapt would also be greatly reduced.
It is impossible to achieve a brilliant victory by a general who cannot rely on orders alone to fight a war, and it is thankful that he can remain undefeated.
As a matter of fact, the practical experience of later generations has also proved that the advantages and role of setting up a "former enemy command center" on the front line are very great, and it can greatly enhance the troops' ability to react and adapt to changes, and can also make corresponding adjustments in light of the battlefield situation, which often determines the outcome of a campaign.
After receiving the order of Marshal Rommel, Luxembourg did not immediately order the troops to attack, but in his own command car, looking at the map and thinking carefully, Luxemburg, as a "former enemy commander", must see whether the orders of the general command are suitable for implementation, which also shows that Luxembourg has independent thinking and is definitely not the kind of mediocre commander who blindly obeys.
Luxembourg looked at the map and thought for a moment, then gestured for a moment, then nodded, and began to give the order to attack.
Luxemburg sincerely cooperated with Marshal Rommel, who admired him, in his heart, because his Marshal Rommel never overstepped the command of troops, and the bald head of later generations killed many Central Army.
Rommel was not stupid, and his strategic order was given to the "former enemy command post", and then the former enemy commander Luxemburg decided on the specific implementation plan.
Since ancient times, it has been a taboo to skip the command, and the general command does not understand the situation at the front line, and thinks it is a brilliant plan that shocks the world, and the result is that it is another thing to use it on the front line, and the result is often the loss of the division and the humiliation of the country, and the defeat and death of the army.
Luxemburg, having determined that Marshal Rommel's order was correct, immediately gave the order to attack:
"Order Neville's tank assault group to be replenished and immediately attack, with the 5th Panzer Division and the Viking Division following up, while guarding against the enemy forces on the left and right flanks of the 7th Panzer Division, and ensuring the safety behind the 7th Panzer Division."
After receiving Rommel's order, Neville immediately ordered his tank assault group to advance, and now it was still dozens of kilometers away from the British defense line, so there was no need to form a group.
Major General Edward on the turret of the 3321 tank, with his headphones around his neck and a telescope in his hand, was carefully observing, and did not express any opinions of his own, but silently learned some of Neville's experience in commanding tanks in his heart. (To be continued.) )