While Simeone was preparing for the landing with his troops. The same thing happened in Crete, located in the heart of the Mediterranean.

Speaking of Crete, the Minoan civilization on the island is famous all over the world, but throughout its long history, the Cretans have always been controlled by the rise of regional powers.

The most recent turn was the seizure of the island by the Ottomans from the Venetians.

However, with the rise of modern nationalism, Greek-speaking Cretans grew dissatisfied with the declining Ottoman Empire. They were somewhat desperate to merge with Greece, which shared the same language and culture, but this was not an easy task, and the Ottomans did not want to give it up at all

The naval bombardment of Durrës was just the first shot fired in the Italo-Turkish war (let's call it the Italian-Turkish war, in the words of Austria, I thought it was fighting with Austria-Hungary). However, the outcome of this shelling is no longer guessable, and with the old guns of Durrës, it can be the opponent of the Italian battleship formation.

Of course, since the Italian military gave priority to sending battleship formations to shell Durrës, it must also have its own purpose.

In Italy's seaport cities such as Bari, Brindisi, Taranto, etc., this time has become quite different. Because the barracks outside the city were full of soldiers, and even the barracks could not live, and they were arranged to build temporary barracks.

Of course, these energetic soldiers stationed in these cities naturally gave the city only a place to consume, what kind of dining and entertainment they wanted, and they could see officers and soldiers wearing gray-green military uniforms everywhere. However, while they are increasing the income of the city, there are also a lot of bullshit. But fortunately, considering the influence of the country and the fear of the gendarmerie, it is basically a matter of jealousy, fights and brawls.

But even so, twenty or thirty cases a day still make the local government very troubled. However, considering that these officers and soldiers were about to go to the battlefield, the local government did not make trouble with the garrison.

As for Lieutenant General Simeone, who commanded these armies, it was for the same reason that he did not manage these bad things very much. After all, the military discipline of the armies of European countries is like that, and it is a little difficult for him to be so disciplined by the armies of the Celestial Empire in later generations.

This time, Lieutenant General Simeone was able to get the role of commander of the first wave of landing forces, and in addition to his achievements, there was also the factor of overtures from the old army leaders.

And and this time no longer in the face of the indigenous Africans? Not only does he have a lot of business, but he also has a lot of pressure. So as long as those officers and soldiers don't go too far? Then he will not let the officers and soldiers travel prohibited. After all, if you want to go to war, you always have to let people relax.

In a makeshift command located outside of Barry? Lieutenant General Simeone was also making his final pre-war check-up.

"Is the ammunition well prepared?"

"We follow the two base numbers of soldiers? The configuration of four bases for artillery and two bases for machine guns? These ammunition have been loaded on ships in advance. Just wait for the signal from the Navy, and we can transport it directly with the soldiers. ”

Answering Simeone was Colonel Harper, the head of logistics? He was responsible for the distribution of all kinds of supplies and ammunition that needed to be carried.

After hearing the words of the logistics chief? Lieutenant General Simeone nodded secretly, expressing his recognition of this, the importance of logistics to the army all the time, how to pay attention to it? Not to mention the modern army, which is most dependent on logistics.

"What about shovels, raincoats, tents, and other supplies?"

After asking about weapons and ammunition? Simone cared about other supplies.

"At the moment we have 13,000 shovels, and another 5,000 can be delivered in two days. There are now 43,000 raincoats, 4,500 tents, more than 4,000 steel drills and matching hammers, and 50 tons of explosives? 30,000 meters of telephone lines, and 15 sets of field telephone systems......"

In Colonel Harper's debriefing? Simeone had a more intuitive understanding of how much supplies he needed. These supplies are all necessary for him to command the army? Fortunately, the climate in Albania, which is about to fight, is still wrong, otherwise you will need to carry more things.

But isn't the debriefing just good news? Colonel Harper didn't talk about some not-so-good news.

"And we sent military boots in the inspection? Found that there are 3,000 pairs with quality problems? Many of the boots were cracked before they were even worn, and two thousand pairs of gloves were also found to have quality problems. ”

Listening to Colonel Harper's words, Simeone's face became not very good-looking, but then he calmed down and said casually. "Report these situations to the Army Logistics Department, and leave those things that have quality problems. In the future, if it is found that there are quality problems, they will be handled in this way. Also, let your people check more often, and don't let these inferior products get into the hands of soldiers. Do these things well as a demon, then you will be indispensable for this credit. ”

Simeone rewarded him with credit, and Colonel Harper didn't know how to answer. "Please rest assured, I will carefully inspect every item that is delivered."

In the face of Colonel Harper's words, Simeone patted him on the shoulder as a sign of encouragement.

As for why there are so many inferior products in the materials, Simeone doesn't want to be angry and ask, because if this thing is seriously investigated, a large number of people will be involved. And he can't do that at the moment, especially if he still needs the support of the old generals.

In addition, this matter is not a secret in the army, and Simeone, as a high-ranking officer, does not have the ability and qualifications to solve these problems. However, the common practice is to throw these inferior products in the warehouse, and finally store them for too long, and they are scrapped when they lose moisture.

So after finding out these inferior products, Simeone continued to inspect the materials in the warehouse, and then brought people to prepare to go back.

However, at this point, he almost collided with a herald, who brought him news.

"Lieutenant General, the Chief of Staff asked you to go back quickly, there is news from Durrës."

As soon as he heard the herald's words, Simeone immediately hurried back to the headquarters, which was also the most important thing related to the landing of his troops.

"How's that, Chief of Staff."

Simeone, who hurried all the way back to the headquarters, opened his mouth to ask Major General Bartlett, who was waiting for him, as soon as he broke through the door.

That's right, this time it's their partner again, mainly considering that the two have cooperated well in East Africa, and the first wave of landing operations is very important, so they are still paired together.

For Simeone and Bartlet, it's even better, because they're all acquaintances who have worked together, so they don't have to get started and they can do what they want to do as soon as they get started.

"Half an hour ago, the Navy liaison ship arrived in Bari, and they brought the news that the Navy had removed the obstacles in the port of Durrës."

"How fast?"

Simeone, who heard the news, was a little surprised, knowing that according to the plan, the naval ship formation should have arrived off Durres yesterday. It took only one day and one night to flatten the Ottoman coastal fortifications in the area, which was a bit quick.

"This is the battle report that was brought."

The chief of staff handed him the battle report, and Simone looked at it with a glance. After reading it, he praised it. "I didn't expect the navy to contribute a lot this time, pulling the battleship to Durrës."

"yes."