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- The 36th Marine Brigade, nicknamed the "Bloody Rose", laid down its weapons.
In this war, they suffered huge casualties, but it was not too late for them to choose to surrender. Colonel Enrique and his soldiers chose a path of self-salvation for themselves.
With the failure of "Bloody Rose", Southampton's door has been completely opened. After learning the news, General Don Tanner did not blame Colonel Enrique. If he had been in such a desperate situation, he would have surrendered. The decision an officer makes at any time always has its own reasons.
Now, what Don Tanner is thinking about is not who should be held responsible, but how to deal with the decisive battle that will come in a few hours.
Southampton must not be lost to the enemy, otherwise it will have an irreparable impact on the war. Until this time, Don Tanner was still full of confidence in being able to successfully defend the city. He also had the strength of an armored division and an infantry division, as well as ample armored vehicles and artillery. As long as he could continue to hold on here for a while, he could be sure that the situation of the war would change before reinforcements arrived.
The only thing that gives him a headache now is the emotional problems of the British people in Southampton.
After the Axis forces arrived, it was obvious that the British, who had long been dissatisfied with the Allies, were ready to take action. During this period, there were even several violent attacks against the US military. Although it did not cause any great losses to the US military, it was obviously something Don Tanner did not want to see. What's even more troublesome for him is that he cannot take further measures against Southampton by force, otherwise it will cause a radical change in the British.
Whenever he thinks about these problems, Don Tanner always feels that some of his energy is not enough.
There were also enemy planes that kept appearing overhead that day, causing losses to the Allied forces every day. They seemed unwilling to waste even a minute, and kept dropping bombs on Southampton one by one. Destroying the city's determination to resist. Or to be more accurate, it is constantly destroying Americans' determination to resist.
Where is the Allied air force? Where are those once-arrogant air forces gone? At first they were able to fight enemy aircraft groups, but as losses continued to mount, the Allied air forces were rapidly losing air superiority, which was what was most worrying. Don Tanner knew only too well what air superiority meant to the entire war. With the failure of the "Bloody Rose", the Allied support for Southampton has become sporadic and cannot help the war situation.
Don Tanner really couldn't figure out why the Allied forces were in such a passive situation as the enemy's "New Sea Lion Project" began.
On October 12, 1966, with the end of the Battle of Lipston, the 1st Division of the Royal Army appeared in Southampton, and Her Majesty's flag was flying again on the Southampton battlefield. In Southampton, someone gave a huge cheer, and leaflets began to appear frequently in the city.
¡ª¡ªLet us fight for Her Majesty the Queen!
Such slogans were known to more and more British people in Southampton. They gathered secretly, secretly formulated action plans, and secretly prepared to welcome the arrival of Her Majesty's army.
God bless the Queen - God bless England!
For Don Tanner, it was not all bad news. On the night of the 11th, the first reinforcements finally arrived in Southampton. It was the 52nd Division of the Canadian Army commanded by Major General Frank. This was Canada's only division in the UK. of a troop.
"The situation is very chaotic now, and our headquarters has long been at a loss" Frank told Don Tanner: "The Axis forces suddenly launched a landing operation in Easton, completely disrupting us. Previous deployment. A large number of troops and equipment are crowded in Plymouth, making it impossible for us to redeploy in the first place. General Don Tanner, I must tell you honestly that Southampton's defense strength will not be high in the short term. will be significantly strengthened, but this information must be kept strictly confidential."
Don Tanner nodded silently. In fact, he knew what he should do without Frank having to explain this. After all, once the news spread, it would have a serious impact on the morale of the military.
"Of course, it's not all unpleasant news for us." As if to comfort Don Tanner, Frank continued: "There are two troops being mobilized from Aginsey and Hemelgenk. This was originally a reserve force. Their commander has received orders from General Gandra, and if everything goes well, they will arrive tomorrow night."
Tang Tanner let out a sigh of relief. No matter how powerful the enemy's offensive was, at least he could stand firm.There will still be no problem at all until tomorrow night. £® £® £® £® £®
"General, your call is from General Gandra."
Tang Tanner¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and he vaguely felt that something bad was about to happen. He took the phone and listened silently, nodded silently, and then hung up the phone silently. When he turned around, his face was full of bitterness.
After a long time, he sighed: "It seems that we won't be able to wait for reinforcements tomorrow night The troops coming out of Aginsey and Hermelgenk were all attacked by guerrillas, and the scale was huge. Big attack. Can you imagine? The guerrillas actually used helicopter gunships and tanks. Damn it. Where did they get this equipment? Our troops suffered losses. Their commander thought that the guerrillas had They won¡¯t be able to reach Southampton on time until the threat is over.¡±
Frank couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. In fact, the Allied command has been aware of the problem of the guerrillas before, but under the current circumstances, they have no good choice. The only thing they could do was that the guerrillas would not appear in Aginsee and Hermelgenk, but now this hope has come to nothing.
??And from what Don Tanner said, the guerrillas were not harassing operations at all, but a large-scale attack.
"It seems that we can only rely on our own strength for a long time" Tang Tanner sighed deeply.
The air raid siren rang sharply, and Tang Taner came to the window silently. Looking at the somewhat chaotic military camp, his mood was still so gloomy. There was always a voice in his heart, and the footsteps of failure were moving towards Southampton little by little. £® £® £® £® £®
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The 1st Division of the British Royal Army that arrived at Southampton did not make too many adjustments. Under the command of Romeo, they quickly launched an attack on the city.
At this time, the morale of the Queen's soldiers was high, and even Romeo was surprised by their fighting enthusiasm. You must know that just last year, this force had just been formed and had no actual combat experience. However, as the war progressed, this force has become the most elite force that Her Majesty the Queen can trust.
The fluttering flags seemed to declare the determination of all the soldiers. The cannons with their bloody mouths open can't wait to taste the enemy's flesh and blood. The tanks that were ready to go were roaring and waiting for the final order to be issued.
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On October 12, 1966, following Romeo¡¯s order, the Southampton decisive battle broke out. Southampton, a historic city that had withstood the bombing from the air, now had to deal with the threat from the ground.
Everyone has given up their illusions, and everyone knows their responsibility - to end the war with war!
When the sound of artillery begins to roar, when the tanks roar, flames will be the main rhythm here, and the sound of guns will be the main melody here. Unless one of the parties fails to hold on and falls first, this kind of war music will never stop.
Major General Backus is very grateful that "Lieutenant Colonel Moyol" was able to find him in advance, otherwise his troops would have suffered losses in the artillery fire. Of course, he knew that "Moyol" was definitely not that person's real name, but so what? What his name is actually doesn't matter much. What matters is what the other person can bring to you.
"The guerrillas have blocked the enemy's reinforcements in Aginsey and Hermelhenk" Poulos, who came from London, took a breath: "And in Plymouth, we are also continuing to provide support to the allies. The army is exerting pressure, which means that the Southampton Allies must fight alone in a short period of time. "
Wang Weiyi nodded, he was very satisfied with the current situation. If a complete war is carefully planned in advance, the process of the war may seem intense, but in fact it will not cost much.
"Your troops still have to wait, General Bacchus." Wang Weiyi took a sip of the British black tea brought to him by Bacchus himself. To be honest, the taste was not very good: "I estimate that today's battle will be very fierce, especially in the After the arrival of the Canadian troops, Mr. Don Tanner will have more illusions. Ah, General Bacchus, do you know anything about the Frank general? "
Backus thought for a moment: "This is a Canadian who is very loyal to the Americans Lieutenant Colonel Moyol, I don't think there is a possibility of him defecting to us. As for his troops, they still have a certain degree of combat effectiveness. , thisThe troops participated in World War II and performed very well in some battles. I think this is an obstacle to capturing Southampton. "
"Then divert the attention of this obstacle away from the battlefield" Wang Weiyi smiled and turned his attention to Prolos: "Mr. Prolos, come to Southampton and I will do whatever I ask you to do." Is it ready?"
"Yes, we have contacted Mr. Anno, the leader of the underground resistance organization in Southampton." Prolos quickly replied: "Now Mr. Anno is waiting for your reception outside."
Bacchus heard every word very clearly, and he couldn't help but smile. Anno and the guerrilla group "The Free Army of England" he commanded still have a certain reputation in the UK. The Allies had carried out several operations to liquidate the "Free Army of England" before, and achieved good results, but they were never able to do so. Completely eliminate Annuo and his armed forces. Of course, this also forced the activities of the "English Free Army" to move underground. £® £® £® £® £®
When Annuo came in, he acted very respectfully. He also didn't know Wang Weiyi's true identity: "Mr. Moyol, I have received the order from Duke Stephen. From now on, my Free Army and I will fully accept you." command."
Duke Stephen? This name surprised Bacchus. Are those old people full of diseases? Is he commanding these underground resistance groups? Ah, those stupid intelligence agencies described Duke Stephen in the intelligence as a non-threatening, waning old guy. But this old guy can change the trend of the war anytime and anywhere.
"Tell me the current situation of the Free Army." Wang Weiyi said expressionlessly.
"Yes, we can now mobilize about 500 armed personnel to fight. This was all caused by the encirclement and suppression by the government forces. Originally, I had more power." Annuo said this intentionally or unintentionally. He glanced at Bacchus, seeming to vent his dissatisfaction: "These armed men are scattered throughout Southampton, and I can organize them at any time. But the problem we face is the lack of ammunition, and our weapons are also Very old.¡±
Wang Weiyi listened calmly, and then suddenly said to Bacchus: "General Bacchus, can you solve the problems they are facing?"
Bacchus nodded quickly: "Of course, I can provide them with enough weapons and ammunition, Mr. Anno, and I will also prepare a truck for you. Of course, you need to find the truck driver yourself."
"We have enough people who can drive cars." An Nuo said coldly.
He has always been dissatisfied with Bacchus, his old rival. In the previous battles to encircle and suppress the Free Army, the troops commanded by Bacchus performed the hardest. The Free Army suffered no less at his hands and was always defeated by the guerrillas. The team regarded him as their biggest enemy, and they hated him even more than the American Don Tanner.
Anno didn¡¯t know what means ¡°Mr. Moyol¡± used to draw people like Bacchus over, but he didn¡¯t want to cooperate with such a person. However, he had no other choice. Firstly, he really needed sufficient weapons and ammunition. Secondly, Duke Stephen's orders to him had been very clear. Everything in Southampton must obey the orders of "Lieutenant Colonel Moyol" command.
However, after the war is won, he must settle old accounts with Bacchus.
Wang Weiyi would not have thought of what this guy was thinking: "The action must be fast, and the frontal troops must be given the fastest and most powerful support. Mr. Anno, in an hour I need your people to send General Bacchus to you immediately." Prepare the weapons and ammunition to be transported away. Tonight, you and your people must break out a full-scale uprising in Southampton to attract the maximum attention of the Americans!¡±
"Mr. Moyol, I can completely fulfill your request." Annuo seemed very confident: "My people are preparing all the time. We can go to war anytime and anywhere."
He did not dare to stay here for too long, and quickly left Bacchus' headquarters in a hurry.
Bacchus looked slightly worried: "Mr. Moyol, once the Free Army uprising breaks out, what if Don Tanner mobilizes my troops?"
"General Bacchus, there is no need to worry." A smile appeared on Wang Weiyi's lips: "During the uprising of the Free Army, I think your troops were also attacked by the 'rebels'."
Bacchus was startled for a moment, and soon understood the meaning of "Lieutenant Colonel Moyol"'s words. £® £® £® £® £®
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Artillery shells continued to roar in Nan'anpu, and bursts of fire completely enveloped the entire battlefield. pairThe soldiers on the other side were fighting risklessly on this land. People fall and die every minute and every second, and the shadow of death hangs around everyone.
The attack did not go particularly smoothly, and the enemy's strong determination to resist was fully demonstrated on the battlefield. They were not willing to lose the battlefield easily, and they were not willing to hand over Southampton, a city that was extremely important to the British war, to the enemy.
The First Division of the British Royal Army was under great pressure, and their several attacks failed due to the stubborn resistance of the Allies. This annoyed Romeo, who wished he was the first officer to walk into Southampton.
You must know that his status is somewhat unusual. Not only is he a British officer, but more importantly, he is also a member of the royal family. In the landing operation against Britain, the Germans played a vital role, and the Queen's Army seemed to have become a supporting role. This made the arrogant Romeo decide to tell everyone with one victory after another. people, the British army can also become the protagonist on the battlefield.
It¡¯s a pity that the enemy on the opposite side doesn¡¯t seem to be willing to cooperate. They invested a large number of elite troops as soon as the Battle of Southampton broke out. In several battles, the fighting quality and tenacious fighting spirit displayed by those American troops allowed them to successfully complete defensive operations again and again.
What made Romeo feel even more anxious was Sir Rosen¡¯s inquiry. As the Prime Minister of the Queen's Government and a veteran of all three world wars, Sir Rosen has never really left this battlefield.
Romeo firmly told Prime Minister Rosen that the war was in his own hands, and the only thing he had to consider was when to capture Southampton, not whether he could win.
But Romeo himself knew very well that the battle in Southampton was more difficult than he imagined! (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!) - Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report
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