Battle of the Third Reich

Letting a 58-year-old marshal of the German Army help the ladder, it sounds a bit nonsense, but it is not too much. In fact, even if Xu Jun wanted to step on the chief of staff's shoulder on the wall, I believe that Keitel would lean down without hesitation.

He was like this when facing Hitler. The marshal did not lack the courage to resist the superior, but he knew that the power he had in his hands now came from the trust and support of the head. The existing headquarters is an institution that depends on the head of state. It is a military department that Hitler established to seize the command of the army. It is completely different from the Supreme Command of the Army in the era of the Weimar Republic. This institution was created from the beginning. The purpose of this is very clear. In a sense, it stands on the opposite of the various military headquarters, because no one likes the sudden addition of a management organ above his head, and separates part of his own administrative and commanding power.

There is a certain degree of overlap between the organization and management scope of the headquarters and the various military headquarters. It is not the qualifications and talents of the members of the headquarters that are able to override the headquarters of the three armed forces, but the authority and wrist of the head of empire.

Kettle is only responsible to the head of state in law, and can only be responsible to the head of state. Although he had built many merits in the previous European War and regained the acceptance and trust of his army colleagues, Kettle's heart It is clear that he wants to return to the good times when he served in the Army, and it is not possible for him now.

Previously he was attached to Hitler, but now he can only be attached to Xu Jun. Once he loses the favor of the young head, Kettle will also lose everything he currently has. At that time, his best option is to submit his resignation to the head. Sadly withdrew from the National Defence Forces, which made him struggle for half his life. For Kettle, who values ​​honor and tastes power, he is willing to give himself a shot instead of facing this shame and miserable end.

Xu Jun is also aware of the problems in this marshal's character, but he is not prepared to correct them. For Jun Keite, Xu Jun and Hitler agree. Although it is clear that the marshal is of a limited level, but if you want to control the National Defense Force, you must rely on a general like Kettle.

Kettle should also be able to feel the pressure on him. He is very clear about his level. He knows that a large number of marshals who can replace him in the National Defense Force. Others will not say that the former commander-in-chief of the National Defense Forces Blumberg The Marshal is a better candidate than him for this position, and the only thing Kettle can rely on now is obedience and loyalty to the head of empire.

"This order was issued by the head of state personally. This is the supreme glory. Major, all you have to do is resolutely complete this mission." Kettle said with a marshal's slightly stick on the chest of an army major.

"Understood! Marshal, but Marshal, the training subjects for the 904th Commando have not yet been completed." The major said loudly.

"There is no time for you to complete the training, and the actual combat is the best training for the soldiers. I want you to prepare for departure before midnight today." Kettle turned around and walked to the desk.

"The head of state has high expectations of you, Major Gisberg. Don't let the head of state be disappointed." The Field Marshal picked up a form and signed the name at the bottom.

"You can list the required equipment and materials on this form and hand it to your superior commander before departure. Your request will be given the highest priority." Kettle walked to the major and put the form Passed it to the other party.

"Gisberg, remember that this operation is the top secret. At present, only the head of state and I know. I don't need me to remind you what to pay attention to. Are there any other questions?"

"There is no question, I am honored to accept this task, Marshal!" Gisberg replied loudly with his head raised.

"Very good, you can go, major." Kettle nodded and said.

"Hi! Reinhardt!" The major saluted, and then strode out of the office.

"Hanke, I'm going to see the head of state now. If General Yoder comes later, let him go to the head of state's office to find me." Kettle put some documents on the table in his briefcase and turned to face Said the secretary standing at the door.

"Okay, sir." The secretary nodded and noted.

"The discovery of Odin's Eye is very important this time, let them continue to follow up, it seems that our plan has to be advanced, Weierle." Xu Jun leaned on the sofa, holding a cup of fragrant in his hand green tea.

"Do you want to remind Randolph, my head of state." Weiler said respectfully.

"No, let Randolph play freely in Egypt. The more he made trouble there, the more he could cover the action of Odin's eye." Xu Jun put down the teacup and picked up the telegram on the table.

"The British plan has clearly leaked, and their troops in the Middle East have been penetrated in the same way as the colander. If it was not for this time that the opponents exposed their feet, our actions may have fallen into a passive state before they even started." Weir Le said.

"To deal with these hidden dangers immediately before the situation worsens, we have little time left." Xu Jun threw the telegram on the table.

"The African Legion is preparing for combat and is expected to arrive in Alexandria in five days." Weyler reported.

"In addition to the preparation and entry into the combat area, it takes about a week." Xu Jun looked at the map on the table.

"And the other party needs to build up enough troops, it takes about a month. This is still in the case of sufficient logistics materials. If the logistics supply is insufficient, the assembly will take longer." Weierle reported.

"Is this information from Odin's Eye?"

"It is a combination of the information from the British Ministry of Intelligence and the intelligence collected by the German Intelligence Agency earlier, and the conclusion reached after analysis."

"We still need more detailed information, what do the British say?" Xu Jun asked with a frown.

"They were also shocked when they learned about it, and Prime Minister Chamberlain was going to hold a cabinet meeting to discuss it." Weierle replied.

"That is to say, they can't do anything until they come to a conclusion." Xu Jun said with a sneer.

"Not like this, my head of state. The British General Weville was authorized by the Prime Minister, and he can now mobilize all military units in the Middle East."

"You mean, they are waiting for our response now?"

"You have responded enough to reassure them. The African army's early action is proof." Weiler said respectfully.

"Before the final launch, we can't attract too much attention, we must do a good job of confidentiality, and the African army can't disclose any information to the outside world before it reaches Alexandria." Xu Jun lifted the tea cup.

"I will communicate your order, my head." Weiler replied.

"Tomorrow's regular meeting, we will focus on discussing this plan. When will the planes of Eric, Marshal Kesselin and General Richterhofen arrive?" Xu Jun turned his head and looked at the desk behind the corner Disenhofen.

"The telegram said that they departed from Rome at about three o'clock this afternoon, and they should be able to reach Vienna before dinner." Disenhofen reported.

"What about Manstein?"

"The army train that General Manstein took, arrived about this evening or so. I have ordered the communications office and if there are any changes, report it to me immediately."

"Very good, Eric." Xu Jun nodded with satisfaction.

"The key to this battle is to control the local air dominance. In this terrain environment, air power will play a decisive role." Xu Jun took the red and blue pencils and drew a circle on the map.

"At the same time, this is also a practical test of our logistics supply system. I hope to find the defects that we did not notice. Otherwise, when the Eastern Front war broke out, it would not be so convenient to want to remedy." Xu Jun poked with a pencil The map said.

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