Berlin, November 1965.

The air was filled with the foul smell of gunsmoke, and enemy planes had just left the capital of Berlin.

From day to night, enemy bombardment was carried out almost every day, and this beautiful city suffered all the time.

Almost every minute someone dies, but even if the corpses fill the streets of Berlin, it will not shake the determination of the Berliners to resist to the end.

This is the capital of Germany and the largest city in Germany. Located in northeastern Germany, it is surrounded on all sides by the state of Brandenburg. The Spree and Havel rivers flow through the city.

Originally a swamp northeast of the Elbe, it was home to two settlements of the West Slavic tribes, Berlin and Cohen. It was not until the 12th century, after the Germanic people expelled the settled Slavs, that two villages and towns were established on the banks of the Spree River, and their Slavic names were retained. Berlin was founded in 1237 and was a merchant settlement on the east bank of the Spree River, while Cohen was a fishing village on the west bank of the Spree River. In 1307, Berlin and Cohen became one city under the name Berlin, which became an important commercial center under the rule of the Aska family. In the 14th century, Berlin joined the Hanseatic League, an important commercial alliance between the Baltics and Northern Europe. But Berlin at this time was just a barbaric town on the frontier of the Holy Roman Empire.

In 1411, Frederick of the House of Hohenzollern in southwestern Germany became governor of the border, quelling the war in the region and becoming the Elector of Brandenburg. From 1415 onwards, Berlin became the capital of the Elector of Brandenburg. 1640 to 1688. Frederick. Wilhelm I ushered in Berlin's cultural and artistic prosperity with the construction of the Imperial Palace, the Armory, the Church and the Potsdam Palace, earning Berlin the nickname "Athens on the River Spree".

Berlin has not never experienced war. She was occupied by Austrian and Russian forces during the Seven Years' War. It was occupied by French troops in 1806. But the city was not seriously damaged.

However, this time is different, when hot weapons are used on the battlefield on a large scale, any single urban attack and defense battle is enough to turn a beautiful city into ruins.

But even so, even under the constant attacks of the enemy, the Germans never gave up their determination to defend the city......

This point, as one of Germany's most decorated field marshals, Paul . General Hausser couldn't have been clearer.

Standing on the balcony, he quietly watched the freshly devastated Berlin. But I was extremely proud in my heart. Have you ever seen a city so tenacious?

He was old, but his heart was as strong as all Germans. If one day an enemy with a bayonet appeared in the city, he would fight them to the end like a most ordinary warrior!

This is what a German veteran can do at the least......

"Marshal. General Ludwig arrived. ”

"Oh, Zhilu said to me, tell him I'll come out right away." Paul. Hausser tidied up his clothes, and then slowly made his way to the living room.

"Marshal. See that your body is still well. This is our luck. Seeing the marshal come out, General Ludwig stood up and spoke.

"I, no, I'm afraid I won't be able to make it to spring." Paul. Field Marshal Hausser sat General Ludwig down: "Hopefully by the spring the war will be over." ”

"It ends in the way of a German victory!" Ludwig raised his voice and said.

Paul. Field Marshal Hausser smiled, Ludwig was always so full of confidence no matter what time of year came.

"General Ludwig, did you hear about what happened at the Constantine base?"

"Yes, Marshal. I've heard about it. Ludwig quickly replied: "Führer Kloll is trying to take away command of the Baronial Guard at Constant. ”

"What do you think about this?" Paul. Marshal Hausser asked slowly.

Ludwig replied without hesitation: "Marshal, that's Adolf. The Guard, which was personally set up by Hitler's Führer. Out of the committee and the baron himself, there is no one who can mobilize the Barons' Guard to do anything, their only task is to protect the Constants, and for this, each and every one of them is ready to die! I think Marshal Buncrere thought the same way. ”

"Yes, Marshal Buncrere and all of us think the same." Paul. Field Marshal Hauser's voice became muffled: "Before and after the outbreak of the Great War, many things were very strange, and some things that should not have happened also happened. And this also contributed to the rapid defeat of Germany. This was something that was unimaginable before. I think there must be some answer to this that we don't know yet. Moreover, the few people in the committee who are still alive, Marshal Manstein and Marshal Moder, have been transferred to the front, I am seriously ill, and you don't bother with things anymore, and only one Marshal Boncrere is still there to support him, and at this time someone has started the brains of the Barons' Guard, don't you think it is strange? ”

"Marshal, you mean to say that we are ......"

Ludwig's words have not yet been finished, and they have already been Paul. Field Marshal Hausser interrupted: "General Ludwig, don't suspect anyone without conclusive evidence. There is one person who seems to be the key to solving these mysteries, Karl. Colonel Cherus. ”

"Where is he now?"

"I don't know very well yet, but it is said that I have entered Berlin...... "Paul. Hausser frowned: "I have sent someone out of the city to find out the whereabouts of Colonel Cherus. General Ludwig, I know that although you don't care about anything anymore, you still have a lot of power. I'm old and sick, and it's up to you to support the overall situation below. ”

"Yes, Marshal, I will find Colonel Cherus."

Paul. Field Marshal Hausser turned on the radio: "Major Moyol has been promoted to lieutenant colonel, and he miraculously withstood an enemy several times his own in Brest for four days and four nights...... Lieutenant Colonel Moyol has dismantled the command of the Nordland Combat Regiment, miraculously. It is inevitable that the ...... will continue to be produced in the body of the lieutenant colonel"

The room was so quiet that there was no sound at all. After a long time, Ludwig suddenly said, "Marshal." I've heard many amazing stories about this Major Moyol since he appeared, do you know what I'm reminded of? ”

"Just like what I thought." Paul. Marshal Hausser said lightly.

"But how could this happen?" Ludwig said in a daze.

"General Ludwig, do you believe in the power of faith?" Paul. Marshal Hausser smiled there: "If a man has no faith, he lives as if he died." Miracles happen every day, but some of them we can see. Some can't be seen. Think about 1942, when we were all desperate. How did he come about? ”

Ludwig certainly remembers, and will never forget, what happened in 1942......

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The German soldiers stood up one after another, and they watched with curiosity as Sergeant Hans walked slowly past them, accompanied by two men in old-fashioned German military uniforms.

The one in the lead. Wearing an old-fashioned German general's uniform. He was accompanied by an old-fashioned German captain's military uniform.

Moreover, this captain also has a battle flag in his hand!

It was a blood-red banner, a huge white skeleton, located in the middle of the banner, staring at the world realm in front of it with its empty and cold eyes!

- Skeleton Banner!

The German officers and soldiers of the Skeleton Division are all too familiar, this is the Skeleton Battle Flag!

But. This is not the same as the Skeleton Division's Skeleton Banner, which has a dark red background. This is also one of their traditions:

The blood-red Skeleton Battle Banner can only be used by the Skeleton Commando!

Who are they? Why are you so young? And where did they come from? Why do you wear such an old-fashioned military uniform?

The huge skeletal battle flag, held high in the hands of the captain, guarded the young general like a faithful guard.

The officers and soldiers found that the medal on the general's chest was simply dazzling:

Grand Iron Cross, Blue Marx, Iron Cross of the First Class......

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On that day, he appeared, which everyone thought no longer cared about; On that day, a miracle befell the Skeleton Master; That day will never be forgotten by Ludwig for the rest of his life......

"He always brings us miracles when we're desperate, doesn't he?" Paul. Marshal Hausser still smiled faintly: "So whatever happens in the future, I will not be surprised." I have been telling my friends that even if the enemy enters Berlin, do not be afraid, he will come back to our aid. ”

"I want to go back to the front, Marshal." Ludwig was stunned and said, "I still want to fight with him." ”

"I want to, too, but we have more to do in Berlin." Paul. Marshal Hausser's mood also seemed to become a little agitated, but he immediately controlled himself well: "Never forget our duty, always!" ”

Ludwig nodded silently.

At the very least, the seeds of hope have sprouted in their hearts......

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"Carl. Colonel Cherus. ”

"Yes, it's me. What about you? Who are you? ”

"Oliver. Belassoko. You can call me Oliver. ”

"Mr. Oliver, do you represent the Intelligence Service or some other department?"

"Ah, I'm just on my own, Colonel Cherus." Oliver poured a cup of coffee for Colonel Cellus, "I have some questions for you, and I hope you can answer me truthfully." ”

Colonel Cherus took the coffee: "Mr. Oliver, I can't answer any of your questions until I have confirmed your identity. ”

"Look, we didn't have a good start." Oliver shrugged his shoulders, then took out a document and handed it to Colonel Cherus: "Originally, I didn't want to reveal my identity, but in order to gain your trust, I have to tell you who I am." ”

Colonel Cherus glanced at the papers, and the corners of his eyes twitched: "Okay, General Oliver, now that your identity can be confirmed, what do you want to ask me?" ”

"Tell me all about you." Oliver put away his papers: "Every detail. It is said that you have a secret piece of information in your hands, and the enemy will interrogate you no matter what. You didn't leak it. I'm very interested to know what this information is. ”

"There's no secret information." Colonel Cherus smiled: "That's just what I made up to confuse the enemy in order to survive after I was captured." ”

"You still haven't trusted me......" Oliver didn't pay much attention, "according to our clues." You do have a very important piece of information in your hands, and it is enough to change the status quo in Germany. Lo and behold, this is in Berlin, and although the enemy is attacking, it is still safe here. And I, a German general, a man with a lot of power in my hands. It's the only one that can protect you at the moment. What are you worried about? ”

Colonel Cherus smiled again: "I'm worried about many things, like whether I will be assassinated? For example, this Oliver in front of me. Is General Belasok an enemy spy? Ah, of course. I'm kidding. General, I don't really have any information. ”

Oliver sighed in disappointment, "I've heard that you're a strong man, and that you've gone through a lot of brutal training before you can become a qualified intelligence officer. For example, how to deal with horrific interrogations. Yes. The Americans must have tortured you a lot, right? ”

Colonel Cherus nodded: "Yes, unimaginable torture......"

"O those abominable interrogators......," Oliver said sympathetically, then poured himself a cup of piping hot coffee, and brought it to Colonel Cellus, "but sometimes the way I interrogate is more terrible than that of the Americans. ”

With that, the cup of piping hot coffee in his hand was all spilled in Colonel Cherus's face.

Colonel Cherus let out a miserable cry and rolled on the ground in pain with his face covered.

Oliver looked at the aching body on the ground indifferently, "Please forgive me, Colonel Cherus. Personally, I don't want to do this to you, but it's a matter of German survival. That's why I received a hot farewell instruction that no matter what method you use, you must be allowed to speak. ”

Colonel Cherus staggered to his feet, his face was covered with burns, and blisters had rapidly appeared in some places, and he endured the pain of penetrating his heart, put down the chair that had fallen, and then sat back down: "I emphasize to you once again that I have no important information, not in the past, and not now. ”

Oliver lit a cigarette for himself, took a slow puff, and then made a color, and two of his men quickly came over and held Colonel Chelus down.

The cigarette butt in Oliver's hand hit Colonel Cherus's face: "Do you really stop thinking about it?" Captain? ”

Colonel Cherus knew what the other party wanted to do, but he smiled miserably: "General, in fact, I suddenly thought of it now, I said it, you will kill me soon, because you got what you wanted, and I am of no use to you at all." But I gritted my teeth and didn't say anything, maybe there was a glimmer of life......"

"So, you're admitting that you have a piece of information we want to get." Oliver shook his head: "I suddenly think you are stupid, you have to say it sooner or later anyway, why should you suffer like this again?" ”

The butt of his cigarette pressed hard against the blister on Colonel Cherus's face......

Screams rang out here again and again, and Colonel Cherus was tortured again and again. But Oliver tried all he could, and he couldn't get the strong Colonel Cherus to tell his secrets.

Faced with Colonel Cherus, whose face was scarred and tortured to the point that he couldn't distinguish his original appearance, Oliver was a little exhausted. He said hatefully, "Colonel, tomorrow our new instrument will arrive, this is a wonderful instrument, which will allow you to tell the whole truth at once." Ah, I hope you'll be so strong tomorrow. ”

Colonel Cherus looked at him and said nothing......

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Colonel Cherus was locked up in a completely sealed room around him, quiet, without a sound at all. The pain on his face and body was constantly tormenting him.

He was almost unable to hold it out today, and almost confessed all his secrets, if only Oliver could torture him for half an hour longer.

He knew he wouldn't survive tomorrow anyway. Tomorrow, I will definitely confess in the face of cruel punishment.

He sighed, knowing what he should do.

"Major, thank you for your help...... In the German upper echelons there were several enemy spies, but I can't tell you their names. But I need you to remember one thing, if anything happens to me, somewhere in room 317 of the Berlin hostel, there are some people's names preserved, and you can find clues on it......"

At the very least, he still had a glimmer of hope that the miraculous Major Moyol might be able to hand over this information to someone he could really trust.

Colonel Cherus tore open his underwear and retrieved a small pill from which neither the Americans nor Oliver had ever been found. This is also his most desperate choice when facing a desperate situation.

He didn't want to die, but that incomparably precious and important information must not fall into the hands of the enemy, and must not be destroyed by those who betrayed Germany.

Major Moyol, Major Moyol, now you must be alone, get that information out and get rid of all the pests in Germany. It's your responsibility.

Colonel Cherus put the pill in his mouth. He did whatever a German soldier should do, and he had nothing to regret anymore.

See you again, my beloved country! (To be continued......)