The appearance of the Baron's Guard has caused the situation on the battlefield to change rapidly.

After the successful recapture of Leipzig, the Barons' Guard, the most elite unit of the German army, launched an attack on Chemnys. Garrisoned in Chemnes was an Italian army.

It was thought that this would be an easy battle against the Italians, but surprisingly, this Italian army actually maintained a certain combat effectiveness. Under the double blow of German aerial bombardment and ground attack, it actually held out for a whole day without letting Chemnis lose.

This is the most surprising thing. They are Italians, Italians who are always on the verge of collapse no matter what kind of combat they are fighting in! Wang Weiyi was also surprised when he came to the front line and heard the news. In the two World Wars, he had encountered the Italian army on the battlefield countless times, and such a team did not even have to work hard. Even after the Battle of Berlin began, the Italian army behaved as poorly as in the past, but what was different this time?

Wang Weiyi didn't quite understand......

He decided to test the strength of the Italian army himself, and on the night after he arrived at the front, he ordered a general attack on Chemnys.

Judging from the battle situation, although the combat effectiveness of the Italian army in Chemnis was stronger than that of the previous Italians, it was not at all the opponent of the German army, and many positions were broken through one after another. The Italians, however, showed no signs of defeat.

Under the fierce attack of the German army, the Italians, who had been holding out all day, could no longer hold on, and were soon defeated and retreated into the city. As was the custom of the past. By this time the Italians had played their best, and it was time for the whole army to be defeated.

But what made Wang Weiyi and the German army break through the glasses happened again...... Instead of being defeated, the Italians engaged in street fighting with the Germans......

"I have never seen such an Italian army." Wang Weiyi muttered incredulously.

At this time. Gunfire rang out through Chemnys. The equipment of this Italian army was clearly inferior to that of the rest of the Allied forces, but its willpower was impressive.

On many positions, there were often only a few Italian soldiers, armed with weapons from the Second World War, and they held out until the whole army was killed.

When the Germans stormed their defensive positions, they saw nothing but corpses all over the ground. Also saw those weapons they used:

The German-made MP38 submachine gun, the Soviet-made Bobosha submachine gun, and even the Mauser rifle......

Oh my God, they're all old guys. Even inferior to those partisans who were resisting all over Germany.

But with these outrageous weapons, they have persisted until now...... What kind of spirit does it take to do this......

Through the captured prisoners, it was finally possible to figure out some probability, and this unit was the Italian Diego Infantry Division.

Diego Infantry Division? Wang Weiyi always felt that he seemed to have heard this name somewhere. But I couldn't remember it for a while.

That night. The German assault team continued to launch assault operations, and successively broke through a large number of positions in the city defended by the German army. But even so, the war has not been going on until now without any intention of stopping.

At 1 o'clock in the morning, good news came from the front, a German assault squadron successfully locked on the location of the division headquarters of the Diego infantry division, and then a large number of German assault teams began to reinforce here.

This is another piece of unexpected news...... The Supreme Commander of the Italian Army has not retreated until now!

"Don't hurt their commander. I need to see live. This was the only order Wang Weiyi gave to the troops at the front, and he had already developed a deep curiosity about the commander of this Italian army.

But. It was obviously very difficult to defeat this division.

They were somewhat better equipped, and even had two old tanks and a decent number of machine guns. In the case of absolute superiority, the German army is not willing to suffer too many casualties, so the German army is not willing to pay too much loss to occupy the opponent's headquarters.

At 1:20 a.m., the Supreme Commander of the German Army, Ernst Brown. Marshal Bream appeared at the front with three "Leopard IX" models.

"Field Marshal Ernst, the enemy's resistance is very tenacious." Colonel Bodmeier, captain of the 1st Commando Brigade of the Baron's Guards SS Bodmeier, came to the marshal: "Since you personally instructed to catch them alive, we did not dare to attack with heavy weapons. ”

"Have you been persuaded to surrender?" Wang Weiyi grabbed the binoculars and asked.

"Yes, marshal, the persuasion has been made, but there has been no response from the other party."

Wang Weiyi exhaled: "If you still can't break the opponent's defenses in another attack, then the two tanks I brought will be under your command." ”

"Yes, Marshal." This time Bodmeier's heart was at the bottom.

In fact, at this time, Wang Weiyi was more eager than ever to see the other party's commander, but if he wanted to waste a lot of time here because of this, he would never allow it......

A new assault soon began, and Colonel Bodmeier concentrated all his firepower and suppressed the Italians on the opposite side, who, despite the heavy casualties, had no intention of fleeing.

A captured Italian captain was brought to Wang Weiyi, and there seemed to be no fear in his expression, his body stood straight, but he did not hide anything from the questions asked by the Germans.

The predecessor of the Diego Infantry Division, the Italian Bolza Infantry Regiment!

Bolza Infantry Regiment, Bolza Infantry Regiment...... Wang Weiyi frowned and thought for a long time, and suddenly knew what kind of unit this was.

It was during the First World War that the Bolza Infantry Regiment was responsible for defending the Italian town of Udine, Italy.

And their commander is Colonel Diego. The one who went until the last moment of the city of Udine. An Italian officer who ended his life with a pistol and was unwilling to surrender......

He even thought of the letter that Colonel Diego had asked him to give to his wife before committing suicide.

"Dear German commander, please pass this trust letter to my wife, and I will pay you the deepest respect. Your enemy, Diego. ”

Wang Weiyi did not read the contents of the letter. But he fulfilled Colonel Diego's last wish.

In the First World War, although the fighting power of the Italian army was laughable, Colonel Diego alone was undoubtedly worthy of respect.

"At the end of the First World War, in recognition of Colonel Diego's bravery, the Bolza Infantry Regiment was named the Diego Infantry Regiment, and later expanded into the Diego Infantry Division." The words of the Italian captain were full of pride: "The men of the Diego Infantry Division. It will always persist until the last moment. ”

"Yes, just like Colonel Diego......" Wang Weiyi sighed softly.

At this time, at least half of the Italian army on the opposite side was wiped out. And the three "Leopard IX" vehicles have also completed the preparation for the most annihilation.

However, at this time, the gunfire of the opposing resistance stopped abruptly.

"Stop attacking!" Wang Weiyi gave such an order in time.

The gunfire stopped at once, and after a while, an Italian major with a white flag walked out. He was brought to Wang Weiyi. He told Wang Weiyi. Their division commander, Major General Chenoke, was ready to surrender, and his only request was to ensure the safety of the surrendering soldiers.

Wang Weiyi agreed to this request without hesitation......

This was the first time he had seen Major General Chenok, but the Italian Major General seemed to be very familiar with Wang Weiyi, and he saluted Wang Weiyi: "Marshal Ernst, Commander of the Diego Infantry Division of the Kingdom of Italy. Stino surrenders to you, we have done our duty as Italian soldiers, and continuing to fight will only kill more Italian soldiers. I will take full responsibility for this defeat and surrender! ”

"No, General Chenok. You have behaved very bravely, and even this bravery is not inferior to that of the German soldiers. Wang Weiyi said very seriously, and then, he suddenly seemed to remember something: "Chenok. Stino? At the time of the First World War, I knew an Italian lieutenant colonel, who was also in the Bolza Infantry Regiment, and I remember very well that he was a man who preferred being a doctor to an officer. ”

A proud smile appeared on Chenok's face, "He's my father." ”

In an instant, Wang Weiyi understood everything......

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It was the First World War, Udine, Italy.

The war was over, and the heroic Lieutenant Colonel Stino was taken prisoner.

Some Italian soldiers remained in Udine because of necessity, including Lieutenant Colonel Stino......

The lieutenant colonel did not have time to run away, and he also became a prisoner of the Germans. However, when it came time to send him to a prisoner of war camp in the rear, Lieutenant Colonel Stineau refused the request.

He met the legendary Skeletal Baron Ernst. Bream, he told the baron that he begged to stay in Udine, in addition to wanting to be here with Colonel Diego, who committed suicide, but also to take care of the wounded.

What surprised Wang Weiyi was that Lieutenant Colonel Stineau was once an excellent student in medical school, but it was only by chance that he entered the army and became a lieutenant colonel.

After some contemplation, Wang Weiyi agreed to the lieutenant colonel's request

"I prefer to be a doctor rather than the military." After examining one of the wounded, Lieutenant Colonel Stino told his enemy, Ernst Brown, who had defeated him. Lieutenant Colonel Braehm: "War bleeds and kills, while doctors save lives, two very different professions, but I have done both of them now. ”

Truth be told, although these Italians behaved very ridiculously on the battlefield, when the smoke of war cleared, some of their words were still quite thought-provoking.

Wang Weiyi nodded approvingly: "There are many things you obviously don't want to do, but you have to do them, and those you like to do can only be put aside helplessly." Lieutenant Colonel Stino, please forgive me for being direct, I don't think you're a good soldier, but maybe you can try to be a good doctor......"

"I agree." Stino was not at all angry at the other side's "rudeness": "The war will end sooner or later." Is it? What else could the soldiers do then? Colonel, in fact, I have thought about it for a long time, whether Italy will win or lose this war. I'm going to take off this uniform and do what I love......"

Wang Weiyi eventually released Lieutenant Colonel Stino...... And what is surprising is that here he actually met the son of the lieutenant colonel.

"I didn't go to medicine as my father asked, but I went into the army." Chernock laughed self-deprecatingly: "I don't believe that the Italian army is really as incompetent as others say, I want to try to train a real army to prove that the Italians can fight a good war, but it's a pity." I still failed. ”

"No, you shouldn't be the main responsibility." Wang Weiyi shook his head slowly: "What makes me strange is that with the combat effectiveness and brave spirit of your troops. Why would he be equipped with such inferior weapons? Italy is not short of good weapons. ”

"Yes, Italy does not lack good weapons and brave soldiers, what Italy lacks is a good commander." A sad look flashed across Chernock's face: "Our leader has a big opinion of me, so I've been ostracized everywhere. I wouldn't even be able to stay in the army if it weren't for the outbreak of war......"

Wang Weiyi completely understood in an instant. Major General Chenok and his troops were nothing more than political victims.

"There's always something like that." Wang Weiyi sighed softly: "General Chenok, do you think the Allies can win the war?" Will Italy be able to get what they want from the war? ”

"I don't know whether the Allies will be able to achieve victory, but I know that Italy will never gain anything." Chenok sneered: "A country that constantly betrays its allies, coupled with its own lack of strength, he will never be able to gain the true respect of others, and when Italy's value is used out, he will be kicked away like a broken sack!" ”

This is not only a brave general, but a very wise general. Wang Weiyi nodded. Suddenly, he said, "Will you join us, General Chenok?" ”

"I do!" It's surprising. Chernock didn't hesitate for even a second: "As an Italian general, I have done my duty here. I fought to the last minute, and with a clear conscience, I thought it was time to do what I wanted to do. Baron, I have heard countless magical stories of you from my father since I was a child, but after my duty is completed, I am willing to follow you in battle in pursuit of the true glory of the Italian officer! ”

Wang Weiyi smiled comfortably. At first an American officer, Major Mario, and now an Italian Major General Chenoch, Germany, is not alone in this world.

"You will re-command your troops, and you will be replenished with some German-made weapons...... Wang Weiyi raised his voice and said, "General Chenok, a brave man, will always have friends. ”

A brave person will always have friends. This phrase works at all times......

"Marshal, we just got news from the front." At this time, Karlumb hurriedly walked over: "The Brandenburg commando under the command of Colonel Heisenberg, together with a Wehrmacht, carried out a surprise attack on Levto, and successfully occupied this place. ”

"What? Bring the map! ”

The map was quickly laid out, Wang Weiyi looked at the map, and Karemb pointed to a point on the map and said, "This is it, Levto, this is a very important place for us to enter Robinster." But from the information from the front, the Germans there were very few in number, and the Russians had organized a strong attack in an attempt to retake Levto, and if Levto was still in our possession before we arrived, it would be very advantageous to reinforce Robinster in time. ”

Wang Weiyi nodded, and was about to speak, Karemb suddenly whispered: "Marshal, there is a question that you probably don't know very well, the foreign newspaper commandos belong to the SS, and every commando among them is very proud, and they don't look down on those officers and soldiers of the Wehrmacht, so there is always a sharp contradiction between them and the Wehrmacht......

"Are you worried about whether they'll pull together?" Wang Weiyi immediately understood the meaning of Karlumbu's words.

Karumbu nodded, and Wang Weiyi muttered: "Since they can work together to capture Levto, I believe they can also defend it together." Karlumb, did the contradictions between the SS and the Wehrmacht stand out? ”

"Generally speaking, there are not many things that happen, but they do exist in some elite SS units, especially units like the Brandenburg Commandos, which have repeatedly fought in the Second World War." Karlumbus said frankly: "Actually, such contradictions existed when the SS was formally established, and they have never been well resolved. But the victory of that year concealed these contradictions, and there were still so many good generals in Germany at that time who were able to suppress them. But now it's a little different. ”

Wang Weiyi nodded silently, yes, the contradiction between the SS and the Wehrmacht has always existed, but he never thought that it had not changed after so many years.

Especially in Germany's most critical moments, such a problem must not be allowed. A solution must be found.

A united country and a united army are the key factors in overcoming all difficulties! (To be continued......)