The storm has swept through the battlefields of Berlin!

This was the largest counterattack after Wang Weiyi's return, and this counterattack will also lay the cornerstone of the entire defense of Berlin.

All the forces at Berlin's disposal were thrown into the battlefield.

The French 29th Infantry Division was the first to be struck by the Allies, and it was the French that were the first to be destroyed.

You can't say that Avanade and his French soldiers didn't do their best, most of them fought to the last minute, and the reasons for the defeat were actually many.

But either way, they failed in the end......

After the surrender of Colonel Zirang, General Avanade had lost any chance of victory. The only thing he can do now is one thing:

Continue to fight to the end or surrender.

In fact, Avanade had already thought of this answer when the Germans began to launch a counteroffensive......

Keep fighting? After the loss of so many main forces, it was simply not possible.

Surrender may be a disgrace for a soldier, but it also has the advantage of protecting your soldiers to the greatest extent.

He is a soldier, not an executioner, and he will never resist even when defeat is assured......

Moreover, he had an unknown idea of his own, he wanted to study the Germans up close and see what they could do to achieve victory despite such a disadvantage.

After the end of the war, all prisoners of war will be released sooner or later. And at that time, you may be able to fulfill your dreams:

Be a screenwriter! The war is expressed in front of everyone in the form of a movie......

At 2:30 p.m. on March 21, 1966, Major General Avanade, commander of the 29th Infantry Division of France. The officers and men of the division were ordered to stop resistance and surrender to the Germans.

And he himself contacted the German troops who had already assaulted his division headquarters at 2:40 and announced their surrender.

The surrender of the 29 Infantry Division, which caught the Allied command by surprise, completely disrupted their entire deployment. Allied Commander-in-Chief Westmoreland angrily accused Avanade of being a "coward and traitor" who had betrayed the interests of the Allies with his own selfishness.

But in the face of Westmoreland's accusations, Avanade had a clear conscience. In his post-war memoirs, he wrote:

"Some people thought I was a traitor and a coward, but I never regretted my decision that day...... At the time, I actually had a choice. It was to abandon my troops and surrender alone, but I gave up this option, because this is the behavior of a real coward...... This is a war that should never have happened. But it still happened. And the French soldiers are shedding their blood for this war that should not have been bloody...... I was blamed and abused for a long time, but I thought I had made the right choice...... Sometimes it takes a lot of courage to make such a choice......"

Yes, surrender is not a shameful act for certain periods of time......

What angered Westmoreland was that the tempo on the battlefield had been controlled by the Germans. After the surrender of the French 29th Infantry Division, the left flank of the Allied front-line troops was opened. The U.S. 2nd Panzer Cavalry Division became the main target of the German army.

At 3:00 p.m. on the 21st, the Supreme Commander of the German Army, Ernst Brown. Marshal Bream gave the order for a general attack:

For the final victory of Germany - forward!

This is an earth-shattering battle, this is a storm that makes the earth tremble!

All the high-ranking German officers were present at the front. Fighting without hesitation to fulfill the orders of Field Marshal Ernst.

At the forefront is still the pride of Germany, the Skeleton Division.

This unit, full of German honor, showed an unstoppable momentum from the very beginning of the counteroffensive.

They have the capital to be proud of themselves. At the height of the defensive battle of Berlin. Their old prefect, Ernst. Marshal Bream was always with them.

And when the counterattack began, Ernst. Marshal Bram is still on the road to the assault with them!

Countless tanks appeared on the battlefield, and countless assault guns accompanied the brave soldiers.

As their old adversary, Lieutenant General Corritt of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Division of the US Army had a headache to the extreme.

From the beginning of the Battle of Berlin, he saw victory countless times, but the Germans dashed this hope countless times. He was under pressure from the Allied command and from home, and he had little way to retreat.

If the first defeat could barely find an excuse, then the well-prepared second Berlin offensive and defensive battle would lose all face if it failed again.

What is the most important thing about being a soldier? That is their unshakable glory!

Originally, the Italian Akmot Panzer Division was also under the command of Lieutenant General Corret, but out of contempt and distrust of the Italian army, Lieutenant General Corrit never used this unit after the outbreak of the battle. However, the situation was completely out of order, and Lieutenant General Corrit had to activate the Italian Akmot Panzer Division.

When the order was received, the Italian general Tazivona was a little complacent, these arrogant Yankees, always thought how great they were, and now, it was time for them to bow to the Italians, right?

Let them see what the Italians are really capable of!

The courage of General Tazivona is commendable, but he ignores a small problem: the combat effectiveness and combat determination of the troops.

At the time of General Tazivona's battle order, the Italian officers and soldiers of the Akmot Panzer Division were playing a game that took the world by storm and was the favorite game of the Italians:

Football!

This is a tradition of the division, and once a year a football match is held, and the winner receives a commemorative trophy signed by the division commander.

The competition between the 7th and 8th Armored Brigades is in full swing in the previous year's competition. Brigadier General Naz's 7th Armored Brigade unfortunately lost to the 8th Armored Brigade under Brigadier General Volvona, and for a whole year, the officers and men of the 7th Armored Brigade had to endure the ridicule and sarcasm of the 8th Armored Brigade every day.

Defeat on the battlefield is not a big deal. Losing a football game is all that matters.

After receiving the order of General Tazivona, the game had already entered the second half, and the 7th Armored Brigade led 1:0.

With 30 minutes to go, Brigadier General Volvona of the 8th Armored Brigade asked, "Mr. Natsu, are you really going to finish the game?" ”

"Yes, Mr. Volvoner." Natsu touched his pretty mustache, "If you're afraid of losing, I'd be happy to do the general's orders now." ”

"There are still 30 minutes to go. Mr. Natsu. Volvona said coldly: "There is always a stunner before the end of the game. ”

As a result, the two Italian generals temporarily threw the order to send troops to the back of their minds......

The moment that made Volvona ecstatic appeared, just as he had predicted. In the 89th minute of the game, the 8th Armored Brigade scored a goal!

１:１！

The whistle blew for the end of the game......

Natsu was clearly unhappy with the result: "Do you think we should go to extra time, Mr. Volvona?" ”

Volvona's confidence was completely boosted by the end of the race: "Of course, Mr. Natsu. ”

While the 2nd American Armored Cavalry Division was struggling to wait for reinforcements. Extra time for the football match of the Akmot Panzer Division began......

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"Haven't the Italians arrived yet?"

"Yes. General, the Italians have not yet arrived! ”

"Damn, what are they doing? Call Tazivona again and order him to send troops immediately, immediately! ”

The irritated General Corrit couldn't help but growl.

What the hell are these damn Italians doing? Don't they know that the battlefield has reached its most critical moment......

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"General, Brigadier Naz and Brigadier Volvona are doing our traditional, 11th in-house football tournament."

"Ah, that's our unique tradition." General Tazivona did not blame his subordinates for the urgency of the military situation: "What is the score situation now? ”

"The 8th Armored Brigade scored a goal in the 21st minute of extra time. Now they are leading 2:1. To know Lu Dao, in the 89th minute of the game. The 7th Armored Brigade also led 1:0. ”

"Poor Natsu, is he going to lose again this time?" Tazivona felt sorry for his men: "Tell them to go into battle as soon as the game is over, those arrogant Yankees can't wait." ”

Tazivona picked up his pipe, what a great man to mention, who had not forgotten his traditions in the face of such fierce fighting......

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"Marshal, the Canadians have been routed, and now we are continuing to attack the 2nd Armored Cavalry Division of the US Army!"

Wang Weiyi's gaze fell on the map: "Which Allied force is closest to Crete?" ”

"Italian Akmot Panzer Division."

"It's strange, why haven't they been put into the battlefield yet?" Wang Weiyi muttered.

Although he had not been worried about the combat effectiveness of the Italians in the slightest, it was an armored division after all, and if they appeared on the battlefield at this time, they would still be able to buy some time for the Americans.

What are the Italians doing? Are they as cowardly as ever, or are the Allies having other plans?

"Order to keep a close watch on the movements of the Italians, and order all troops to immediately and continuously launch a surprise attack on the American troops!" Wang Weiyi decided to put aside the doubts in his heart for the time being.

Probably, no matter how wise the German marshal was, he would never have dreamed that the Italians were playing a football game......

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The score was settled at 2:1, and after the last time, Volvona's 8th Brigade once again defeated Naz's 7th Brigade.

Volvona was triumphant, and the officers and men of the 8th Brigade cheered, as if they had achieved a great victory.

And Natsu was furious, he didn't want to see Volvona's villain look proud.

"Well, the game is over. I think it's time for us to help those poor Americans. "Volvona is in a good mood.

"I want your troops to perform as well as they do on the football field." Natsu said something sarcastic......

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"The Canadian infantry regiment was routed." Ryan, the chief of staff of the 2nd Armored Division of the U.S. Army, hurriedly walked in: "General, our choice is under a lot of pressure. ”

"What about the Italians? Where the hell are the Italians now? Crett snarled uncontrollably.

"I just found out what they're doing...... Ryan hesitated, "they're playing the 11th sister soccer game......"

Corrit was completely dumbfounded: "You, what did you say?" ”

"They're in their 11th football tournament." Ryan said with difficulty, "And it's just done." They probably should have sent troops now, right? ”

Crett sat down slowly, completely unsure whether he should cry or laugh now......

When they were at their most difficult and most in need of help, those Italians were actually playing a football game?

God, how did you create these abominable Italians when you created humanity?

If he had that right, he would have sworn to send all Italians to the gallows......

"Command." Corrit barely suppressed the anger in his heart: "3rd Armored Brigade, resist in G1 to G3 positions. Order, the 4th Armored Brigade moved closer to me. The order was given to the 7th and 8th infantry regiments to all go into battle...... Let the Marines also abandon their original positions. Quickly move closer to me. Call Commander-in-Chief Westmoreland and tell him that we need air support, we need ground support...... Let Marshal Tasso of Italy put pressure on Taziwater...... No. Ask the commander-in-chief of Westmoreland to put pressure directly on the Italians......"

He already had a feeling of collapse. He swore if there was going to be another war. I would never have any more cooperation with those Italians......

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The Skeleton Master didn't know what their attack was so smooth for, just with Ernst. Marshal Bram didn't know what the Italians were doing, and the reaction was exactly the same.

Their attack was extremely fast, and after crushing one of the Canadians' infantry regiments, they were already able to launch a general attack directly on the Americans.

The fighting power of the Americans should not be underestimated, and in the long war, they have grown rapidly. Because even in the face of a passive situation, they are still able to resist tenaciously.

And in the sky, the US military also relies on its own numerical superiority. Stubbornly fighting with the Luftwaffe for air supremacy, as for the artillery assistance on the ground, it never stopped for a moment.

This was one of Germany's most formidable enemies. Wang Weiyi thought so in his heart.

Yes, he had clearly seen this during the Second World War, and it was precisely because of this willingness that he tried his best to keep the United States from intervening in the war in Europe.

But with his own departure, everything became different......

It's time to put things right......

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"General Tazivona, secret telegram from within the country."

A telegram was sent to General Tazivona, who glanced at it for a moment, then frowned, and after a long time he gave a new order: "Let all the troops stop advancing and stand by on the spot!" ”

"What, on standby?" The Chief of Staff asked puzzledly, "Corrett is waiting for our arrival, and just now, the Allied Commander-in-Chief Westmoreland personally gave you an order. ”

Tazivona looked to the side and lowered his voice: "Chief of Staff, my friend, the situation may change. Perhaps it is possible for Italy to withdraw from this war. ”

The chief of staff gasped, God, how could such a thing happen?

"We're not politicians who won't know the truth......," Tadziwater burned the telegram in his hand, "let the troublesome things be solved at home, all we have to do is obey orders." ”

At this moment, he felt a kind of relief in his heart...... Once they went to war, they had to face the Germans......

From the First World War to the Second World War, and now the current war, has the Italian army been able to win even once from the Germans?

Now the domestic command saved the Akmot Panzer Division, and it saved itself in the same way......

"So, what are we going to do with the Americans?" The chief of staff asked hesitantly.

"Why do we care about the attitude of the Americans?" Tadziwater took out his handmade pipe, put it on and took a deep breath. Still, he was a little worried: "Go tell Crett and say that we have a serious problem with fuel...... Ah, no, let's just say that we were attacked by the Germans...... Let them hold on, and wait until we have repelled the ...... where the Germans will soon arrive"

Tadziwater was ready to give up on the Americans......

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The Akmot Panzer Division halted its attack, and the poor American 2nd Panzer Cavalry Division remained unaware of the situation, still waiting for Italian reinforcements to arrive.

This is perhaps the strangest scene of the war.

And it was undoubtedly the Italians who created this "feat". In countless wars, the Italians have always done countless jaw-dropping things. This time was no exception.

Anyway, betraying their allies is nothing new for them for a long time! (To be continued......)