Chapter 0343: On the Road
At this time, none of the five major landing sites were completely occupied. The landing troops and the airborne troops were fighting bloody battles for a successful landing, but for the command center, they had already reached the point where they needed to consider the problem after landing.
Kalantang Town is the convergence point of the two beach landing forces of Omaha and Utah, and is one of the goals that the 506th Regiment wants to conquer. However, Lambler, which is located further away, is also an important strategic node - there are several bridges available for mechanized troops to pass through throughout the Medelit River, and there is such a bridge in Lambler town.
"Sir, Lambler is more than 60 kilometers away from us!"
"Yes, because we are more than 60 kilometers away, the German army would not have thought that we would occupy there. Even on the map now, we would not realize the importance of Lambler and other places." The colonel said: "But once we complete the landing and march towards Cherbourg, all the bridges on the banks of the Medelit River will become important nodes, not only are important passages for the German army to return to Cherbourg to attack, but also important passages for us to attack. So we need to occupy Lambler and defend Lambler before the German army reacts."
Well, the command center is thinking very far.
Company C had no choice but to accept his fate. After two hours of rest, waiting for the troops to change defense, there were more than 370 people, followed the colonel of the division headquarters and went straight to Lambler 60 kilometers away on the map.
...
It's so crazy!
After Zheng Yingqi found Lambler's location on the map, his only thought was to go crazy - the straight line distance was 60 kilometers, even if it was a flat road, the actual distance might be 80 kilometers up, and how many German troops would be entrenched in it during this period?
It is very likely that it will be a fight all the way - how long will it take? Two days? Three days? Four days?
In addition, it’s not that he looked down on these elite US troops. He is really a big shot. If he really hits all the way and arrives at the destination, the bullets will probably become a big problem. How long will it take for the follow-up troops to keep up?
Landing operations are not only as simple as occupying the beach, but also having to bite down all the German troops stationed and strongholds little by little. This is definitely not something that can be accomplished in two or three days. If you and those of you suddenly pass by, you will most likely not be able to wait for reinforcements within a few days.
Then, they were sent to God by the Germans?
Zheng Yingqi sighed melancholy, fighting hard, fighting fiercely, and even fighting to the death. He was not afraid, but...
Why do you feel so awkward when you are born and die for the United States?
【Damn the system! I'll go... Cough cough...]
Although many people, like Zheng Yingqi, were not optimistic about this mission and were extremely resistant, they all followed the team honestly and embarked on this unknown road toward the unknown future and battle.
On that day, when they marched after another not-so-hard battle, they received good news - Utah Beach had been captured, and a large number of landing troops began to land and began to spread around.
Perhaps because of the good news, after the news spread throughout the team, the team that had not slept last night and had two or three fierce battles finally showed signs of fatigue. The colonel who led the team also understood the status of the team. After traveling a total of 20 kilometers, he issued an order to repair it on the spot.
But after Sober took the initiative to transfer, everyone realized that they had mistakenly blamed the guy who had never explained it - so they were better and more trusting in Jacob.
Recalling those three battles, Ali thought: Fortunately, Jacob and I descended together, otherwise...
Wersh later joined the E Company. He had not gone through the training camp. At first, he felt it was difficult for him to integrate into the group. I thought that when the entire company opposed Sobel, he felt inexplicably - many trainings later made them one, but in Wersh's view, he was still not integrated into the group.
Today, after fighting with Zheng Yingqi and fighting with the only few members of the E Company here, Wersh felt that he should have integrated into this group - he thought that after he went back, everyone would accept himself as the deputy platoon leader.
At this time, Azoufu came over.
"Lt. Wilsh, Sergeant Jacob, come here."
Listening to Azoufu's cry, Zheng Yingqi and Weirsh looked at each other, and then a roughly similar thought flashed through their minds:
Trouble, maybe...
It turns out that there is no mistake in their ideas - trouble is really coming.
The two people caught by Azow and saluted the colonel, and after saluting, they heard the colonel say, "Lieutenant, Sergeant, Lieutenant Azow tell me that you are the most trustworthy. So, I have a task, I wonder if you can accept it and complete it?"
Unacceptable, cannot be completed.
Wersh thought so, and he dared to swear that the task given by this guy in front of him must not be something that can be easily accomplished.
but……
"Sir, can."
The answer is only like this.
Zheng Yingqi thought to himself that these guys in front of him used them as livestock...
Cough cough, mentality issues, mentality issues. After all, here, Zheng Yingqi cannot have a sense of belonging, and some small emotions such as resentment are very natural.
The colonel said with satisfaction: "We need a reconnaissance team to explore the way forward and avoid possible risks for us. You understand the importance of the reconnaissance team - and to be honest, I am very worried about the current reconnaissance team. Lieutenant Azoufu recommended you, and he said you are trustworthy, and I myself trust you from the E Company of the 506th Regiment!"
After being praised by others, Wersh felt excited and honored. He immediately replied loudly: "Report to the Chief, please rest assured, we will not disappoint you! E Company never disappoints anyone!"
Child, too young...
Zheng Yingqi muttered in his heart, but had no objection - to be honest, it is better to be at ease than to hand over his life to others.
"That's right, E Company never lets down anyone. Have a good rest. Children, the task of reconnaissance will be handed over to you tomorrow. I believe you will do the best!" The colonel patted the two of them on the shoulders kindly, just as the commander of this battle liked to pat each soldier's shoulders kindly.
Sure enough, Wersh's bones were so crispy...
Zheng Yingqi secretly scolded this guy for being useless - before Weirsh entered the E Company, he was very famous, of course he was not very famous. This guy mentioned the sergeant twice, but he was demoted to the unlucky second-class private because of the fight. Later, after being trained by the junior officer school, he became a second lieutenant. When he first came to the E Company, he was so rebellious, but now he patted his shoulder twice and floated...
Sure enough, people who are extra calm are so boring.
Azoufu strengthened the team three more people, one of which was Ryan, who was familiar to everyone. The team responsible for the reconnaissance mission was formed. Before dawn the next day, when the paratroopers were still sleeping, they quietly left here and started their mission with a teleconference soldier.
From the campsite to the far-off Lambler, you need to walk at least 65 kilometers according to the scheduled route, but you will pass several major roads during this period. In Zheng Yingqi's view, these major roads are almost the same as dead ends. Besides, our side is still carrying the burden of attacking and occupying Lambler, and you must meet with the German army as few as possible. Therefore, at his suggestion, when the reconnaissance team passed by a village, hired a farmer familiar with the local conditions and changed to the path. Here we have to thank the telephone soldiers. The telecondos spoke fluent French to communicate with the French people under the bullying of the Germans, without much difficulty.
After all, these French people knew that these American troops in ruined clothes were here to help them drive away the abominable German invaders!
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The colonel did not object to the reconnaissance team's behavior of changing its marching route. Instead, he felt that the squad deserved his trust. Obviously, the colonel also understood the degree of danger of this trip and tried to avoid fighting with the German army.
The reconnaissance team set out a safe path for the team. In one and a half days, the reconnaissance team led the team to more than fifty kilometers. When they saw that they could arrive at Lambler before dark, they found a bombed radar station. The number of bombed radar stations in the entire Letontan Peninsula was quite large, but a group of about seven Germans entered the radar station. Judging from their performance, they seemed to want to clean up the radar station in a hidden way and turn it into a base.
It was obvious that the German army was already preparing for subsequent resistance.
"Damn German guy, people have to be sent to defend such a small place." Wersh cursed.
"Second Lieutenant, what should we do? Will we go around?" Jon asked.
The area where radar stations can effectively control is limited, so it is easy to bypass it.
Ryan retorted: "We found out that they were laying the fortifications and knew that there were people there. What if we didn't?"
If not found...
The answer is yes: they will be severely damaged by a damn machine gun!
"So, we have to take it?"
"Yes, we must take it down, otherwise the friendly forces behind will suffer. Get ready. Since we are the commando of the army, then the people behind should clean it up and eliminate the danger." Wilsh said without hesitation.
Since Wersh gave the order, everyone did not respond and began to prepare for combat. The traffic convoy and guide were left in place, while the others began to attack the inconspicuous radar station under Wersh's order.
Because the opponent did not notice their arrival, Wersh sent Zheng Yingqi to take Ali to attack the radar station from behind, while he led the others to attack from the front. The battle started half an hour later. Because Wersh and his team were attracted by the front, the German army could not take into account the situation behind. Zheng Yingqi and Ali easily walked around the back of the radar station, climbed the cliff and climbed the back of the radar station, and gave the German defending inside a fatal blow at the critical moment of the battle.
With the explosion of the grenade, the German defense in the radar station was completely over, and only one German army walked out of the fortification with his hands raised.
So Jon captured the prisoner again.
However, this time Jon had experience, he guarded the prisoners and shouted to Wersh: "Lieutenant, I think this guy wants to run!"
Obviously he learned from the past lessons, and coupled with their neglect to go deeper, a prisoner was not conducive to action.
But before Wersh could speak, the prisoner shouted: "No, no, no, I don't want to run away! I am a prisoner, I will be a prisoner honestly. Yes, yes, yes, I love America! I hate Hitler!"
In order to survive, the captive began a clumsy performance.
Everyone has compassion. Seeing the captives keep calling themselves to love America and hate Hitler, everyone is silent. Even Jon wonders if he lets go of this unlucky person and makes him surrender to the Allies behind him.
Zheng Yingqi remembered the plot of a movie he had watched before, so he threw the engineer shovel to the prisoner and said, "You go dig a hole and put these corpses together and buried them."
Under the gaze of everyone, the captive began to dig a hole with 120,000 energy and dedication. His full enthusiasm made Jon softer.
"What should he do?" Ryan asked Wilsh in a low voice. Wilsh looked at the prisoner in front of him who kept calling me to love America, and said hesitantly: "Leave him to the colonel and the others."
In Velsh, the colonel had more than 300 people in his hands, and was about to attack and occupy Lambler. It should be no problem to contain prisoners.
Innocent!
Zheng Yingqi complained in his heart that the colonel had more than 300 people, but they were about to attack Lambler. After occupying Lambler, there would be fierce battles to fight and collect prisoners? Isn’t that a waste of manpower?
But he estimated that officers like the colonel would cherish their reputation and would not give orders to kill prisoners easily - maybe the colonel would really take the prisoner with him.
Congratulations on your fucking success and wasting a force!
Zheng Yingqi complained about Wersh in his heart.
At this time, the prisoners had already dug the pit, for fear that these Allied paratroopers would be as cruel and ruthless as the Germans. While shouting that I love the United States and the Goddess of Liberty, the prisoners took the initiative to drag the bodies over and stuffed them into the pit one by one.
He was trembling all over and ready to fill the pit.
Bang
At this moment, gunfire sounded, and a huge blood hole appeared on the captain's forehead, and there were still smoke rising from Zheng Yingqi's muzzle.
"You killed him?"
Ryan looked at Zheng Yingqi in shock.
"Going out." Zheng Yingqi answered as if nothing had happened.
"You..." Ryan pointed at Zheng Yingqi with some angrily. This behavior of killing prisoners made him extremely dissatisfied. He had a great impression of Zheng Yingqi before, but now...
Wersh didn't say anything, but Zheng Yingqi's behavior that obviously violated his orders made him very dissatisfied.
Jon said at this time: "We want to guard Lambler. Only God knows how long we will guard. Taking a prisoner is a waste of troops."
"But he has surrendered!" Ryan's tone dropped a little, and the dissatisfaction was much less, but he still insisted that he should not kill prisoners.
Chapter completed!