Two hundred and twenty-six. Christmas
This is the first time that Wang Weiyi has known about the existence of "Francis's plan".
It seems that he has become a henchman of the enemy. His subordinates and Elena were a little worried, but Wang Weiyi looked like he was not doing anything.
Isn't that a good thing? His outstanding performance on the battlefield actually made the enemy set up a special plan to deal with him, and as a soldier, it is a matter of pride to be able to do this.
Dangerous? Of course there is, but where is there no danger? Even on the battlefield you are most familiar with, a bullet can take your life anytime and anywhere.
There is nothing to worry about.
He was even willing to tell those who had made the plan that he was in Udine and that he was waiting for them.
Feng. General Bello personally summoned Ernst. Colonel Bream.
General Bello praised Colonel Ernst and his Skeleton Commando for their outstanding performance at the Battle of Caporetto, and then told Colonel Ernst that the main purpose of the Battle of Caporetto had been accomplished
Wang Weiyi heard the meaning of the general's words.
After more than a month of continuous offensive, a large number of Italian troops were routed, and now, the German army was very tired and could not be replenished, and the inevitable problem of insufficient rear strength began to appear
General Bello told Wang Weiyi very vaguely that due to the lack of troops, the German army had begun to plan a retreat.
"General, before retreating, I think we should teach the enemy a hard lesson," Wang Weiyi said calmly.
Then he told him all about his plans.
General Bello's face was cloudy. After Ernst had finished speaking, he asked, "Colonel Ernst, are you really going to do this?" ”
"Yes. I'm really going to do that. Wang Weiyi's answer was very firm: "The enemy also thinks that our forces are about to run out, and at this time, if we can let them taste defeat again, it will buy us more time." ”
General Bello hesitated: "Colonel, I have to tell you something. The Russians have withdrawn from the war, and we can now devote all our energies to the Western Front, crushing the British and French before the Americans arrive. I've been ordered. The Skeleton Commando has done a great job in Caporeto, and you can now evacuate Caporeto."
Wang Weiyi was a little surprised, can he evacuate Caporetto? This means that things here have nothing to do with you.
He muttered, "After completing this mission." I'm going to evacuate Caporetto and take on a new mission, General, it's a very good opportunity and we have the potential to get a good victory."
"Colonel Ernst. I'm so proud of you. General Bello's expression was very serious: "I have never seen a braver than you." More loyal officers, everything you have done will be remembered forever! Go and do your thing, and I will command all the troops to cooperate with you to the best of their ability. Victory belongs to Germany! ”
"Victory belongs to Germany!"
Wang Weiyi strode away from Feng. General Bello's command.
The Battle of Caporetto should not have ended there, and the Germans should have won a greater victory. He knows in what direction the battle will go, and he also has the ability to change the battle to a certain extent.
Leave a little memorial to the British and French, and belong to the memorial of the Skull Baron
In December 1917, after a large number of killings, wounds, and prisoners, to the point of basically destroying the vital forces of Italy. The German-Austrian forces began to withdraw from the battlefield on their own initiative.
Ernst. Colonel Braeme's skeletal commando was given an honorable assignment:
Hold Udine and cover the withdrawal of the German-Austrian forces!
The all-pervasive British intelligence squad. The news was soon obtained, and countless pieces of intelligence converged on the "S" team, and now they could determine one thing:
Skeleton Baron Ernst. Bream will stay in Udine for a long time!
It's your chance to defeat the Skeleton Baron!
The "S" group, which had a lot of power, gave orders directly to the Admiral of the Venloto Army, who commanded 11 divisions in Italy, through the Anglo-French joint command:
Resolutely defeat the Skeleton Commando at any cost! If necessary, all the means that General Venloto thinks can be used can be used!
Defeat - Skeleton Baron!
At this time, the German-Austrian army began to accelerate the pace of retreat, and the 11 divisions of the British and French, and the 21 divisions reassembled by the Italians, accelerated the pace of pursuit.
The focus, concentrated in Udine, will be the key point to ensure the smooth retreat of the German-Austrian army, and here, it will also be the key point to stop the enemy!
Here, it's the Skeleton Baron:
Ernst. Alexon. Feng. Colonel Braeme!
The Skull Commando and the German 62nd Infantry Regiment will be under his unified command, and after nearly a month of deployment, the defenses of Udine have become relatively strong.
Countless skeleton battle flags have appeared, and even the 62nd Infantry Regiment has unfurled skeleton battle flags!
The Austro-Hungarian air force was constantly appearing in the skies, cheering for Udine. It's a pity that there is no such familiar fiery red plane among these aircraft
The retreat began in late December, and by Christmas, most of the German-Austrian forces had withdrawn from the city, and Christmas had arrived
Gotta have a good Christmas.
The officers got a lot of wine and turkeys, and today Udine does not see the atmosphere of war at all, and Udine even shows such joy.
The relationship with the Germans these days made those Italians feel that these German soldiers were not so terrible, on the contrary, they were very kind.
It's a good idea to spend Christmas with your enemies
Wang Weiyi and his subordinates spent a Christmas on the battlefield, and Elena also drank a lot of wine, blushing and looking very cute.
As they walked through the streets of Udine, they saw a large number of German soldiers and Italians coming out, talking to each other in simple German or Italian, with gestures and cheerful expressions on everyone's faces.
It's hard to tell who is a friend and who is an enemy
"Hey, Colonel!"
"Colonel, here, here!"
When the Stecks saw the Colonel, they smiled and greeted them aloud.
Elena's head rested on Ernst's shoulder, and at this time, there was no need to hide anything.
Apparently, to outsiders, this was a happy and enviable couple, and Manstein came up and shouted: "Hey, Ernst, you can't do this, the soldiers will be jealous." ”
"Ah, Fritz, are you jealous?" Wang Weiyi laughed loudly, and suddenly his voice was low; "How's it going?"
"yes, yes, I'm jealous." Manstein's voice was loud, and then his voice immediately lowered: "Elena's intelligence is very good, there are about ten to fifteen enemy intelligence officers here"
Elena's head rested on Ernst's shoulder, and his voice could only be heard by a few people around her: "The two on the left, the one on the right in gray, are both Ernst from the reconnaissance team, you can start performing"
Ernst let go of Elena with a slight smile, took a glass of wine from Modell's hand, raised it to silence the surroundings, and said in a voice that everyone could hear:
"For the skeleton commando, for the victory!"
"For the skeleton commando, for the victory!" Frantic shouts rang out.
"Although we retreat, we retreat as victors!" Wang Weiyi looked so high-spirited in front of everyone:
"Today's retreat is for tomorrow's even greater counteroffensive! I'm honored that we're going to hold on to Udine and hold back the damned British and French! We'll never let those enemies pass through here, even if we lose one of our last soldiers! Long live holy Germany! ”
"Long live holy Germany!"
The frenzied clamor was heard again, and not only the German soldiers, but also some Italians shouted.
Wang Weiyi's eyes quietly glanced at those people, and found that those guys who came to reconnoiter intelligence all seemed to be indifferent, he smiled and continued:
"We will represent the victory and pride of Germany, and the 62nd Infantry Regiment will also fight with us. Colonel Studra, we are enough to hold off any enemy! We will create another miracle in Udine! Skeleton Commando, invincible! 62 Infantry Regiment, invincible! Germany, invincible! ”
"Skeleton Commando, invincible! 62 Infantry Regiment, invincible! Germany, invincible! ”
In the midst of wave after wave of cheers, Colonel Studra frowned slightly.
It shouldn't be so arrogant, it really shouldn't be so arrogant. Colonel Ernst learned that excessive self-confidence would only blind the army.
But there was nothing better for the old and serious Colonel Stoldra, and here it was Colonel Ernst who had the final say, so he could only barely laugh.
"Now, let's party!"
In Ernst. At Colonel Braim's voice, the atmosphere was pushed to the climax.
Wang Weiyi carefully tasted the wine in his hand, and found that those spies were quietly leaving the crowd. He smiled, and when he turned his head, he saw that Elena was also smiling at himself:
"What's wrong, Elena?"
"You looked charming when you gave a speech, Ernst." Eleaner's smile is equally charming: "I believe you can do everything you want to do." ”
Wang Weiyi said lightly: "I know that I can do what I want to do." (To be continued.) )