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Chapter 1021 Ace Killer Cadwell (Part 2)

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    Good times are always short, and seven days passed by in a flash. Sergeant Caldwell reluctantly said goodbye to his new wife and returned to the station before the specified time limit.  In the next two weeks, the junior officers and ordinary soldiers in the regiment took special leave one after another.  As batches of brand-new "Irish Leopards" arrived at the station, the regiment's main battle equipment returned to full strength, and reserve troops to supplement the casualties were also promptly put in place.  As the scorching summer approaches, the fully-manned 1st Armored Regiment of the United Kingdom leaves its temporary base and heads to Monmouth in east Wales to conduct combat training. What is unexpected is that the imaginary enemy of this training is actually the 1st Armored Regiment of the Kingdom of England.  "Friendly guest appearance" of the Guards Brigade.  Since the disintegration of the British Kingdom, Ireland and England have been like a pair of close neighbors who have settled their differences. The relationship between the two has improved rapidly, and was sublimated during the "Battlefield Sovereignty Dispute" in 1946 that almost led to a war between England and Scotland.  After that, the New United Kingdom and the Kingdom of England reached a series of strategic cooperation agreements. The latter's national defense construction, military reorganization, and weapons replacement were basically the responsibility of the former. This established the interdependence between the two parties in the field of national defense and military affairs. Facing England  An elite force with high hopes, the Irish boys of the 1st Armored Regiment showed no mercy at all. They used their best skills of assault interspersion, detours to grab points, and dynamic defense to the fullest. Without the influence of the air force, the new  The United Kings** team still achieved a big victory in this "friendly match".  After the exercise, the 1st Armored Regiment did not return to its original station, but conducted a march across five counties and a total distance of nearly 300 kilometers.  Most of this training was carried out in the wild, with roads being built in the woods and bridges built over water. The conditions were so harsh that they completely exceeded the treatment they had received on the Italian battlefield.  Even so, at the end of the four-day training, the non-combat attrition rate of the entire regiment's combat equipment was still controlled below 20%, which means that most "Irish Leopard" tanks and "Mule" armored personnel carriers have withstood the  tested.  After arriving at the new station in northern Wales, the 1st Armored Regiment received new instructions to overhaul and maintain their weapons and equipment in a meticulous manner. News soon followed that the 3rd, 4th, and 6th Armored Regiments had all arrived in Wales.  , the famous 1st Marine Division and paratrooper assault troops also appeared in Wales, and across the border, the English were also actively deploying troops.  As a result, the credibility of the rumor that the New United Kingdom and the Kingdom of England joined forces to start a war against Scotland suddenly increased!  That morning, as soon as Caldwell and his companions got up, they received a special order: rinse the chariot from top to bottom and tidy themselves up from head to toe, because a big shot would be coming that day.  Inspect the troops.  So, while the boys were cleaning the chariot, they speculated on who this big shot was.  More than two hours later, a team of military police entered the station and carefully inspected all the barracks, warehouses, and outposts. Their appearance undoubtedly pushed the officers and soldiers' speculations to a new height.  Could it be that it was a leader-level figure, or maybe even His Majesty the King himself?  If Joachim I really visited in person, what would it mean?  Caldwell smelled the scent of war.  Soon, the whole regiment received the order to line up the chariots in front of the barracks, and everyone stood by the chariots.  When several black cars appeared at the end of the road, escorted by a line of military vehicles, the curiosity of the officers and soldiers reached its peak: is it the Minister of Defense, the Chief of General Staff, the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, or the one who commands the respect of everyone present?  An extremely legendary monarch?  Caldwell is a man who has seen a lot of the world. Not long ago, he received the Golden Shamrock Medal, which represents the highest military honor, from Marshal Behnke, the current Minister of Defense of the New United Kingdom and a hero of both world wars. Although he was so nervous at the time that he could hardly  Talking, but after experiencing it, you will find that being interviewed by important people and talking to important people is actually just that.  "All attention, stand at attention!" Following the loud slogan of the regiment commander, Colonel Andrews, more than 2,000 officers and soldiers straightened their chests and followed the movement of the motorcade entering the station.  "All salute!" Under the gaze of all the officers and soldiers, a very familiar figure emerged from a black car in the motorcade.  Although this man was not a native of Ireland, nor did he have even one percent Irish ancestry, his contribution to Ireland was unparalleled in the past thousand years.  Under his efforts, Ireland was liberated and became an independent sovereign kingdom. In just twenty or thirty years, Ireland transformed from a poor and backward agricultural country into a prosperous and powerful industrial and military power.  ¡°St. Patrick of the New Era¡±, ¡°Caesar of the Irish¡±, ¡°Founder of the Golden Shamrock Dynasty¡±, ¡°Creator of Miracles in a Small Country¡±, some of these famous titles are Irish.Some of the titles given to him are internationally recognized reputations. No matter from which angle it is evaluated, he is a legend worthy of being recorded in history.  Including the military police who arrived in advance, there were more than 2,000 officers and soldiers of the New United Kingdom present, most of whom were Irish. They accepted the review of His Majesty King Joachim I with great respect.  No one moves, no one speaks, the whole team is like a carefully planted poplar forest.  In addition to the neat military appearance and stern figure, the pairs of bright eyes and faces full of expectation and pride made the reviewers feel even more proud.  After approaching, His Majesty the King noticed Cadwell, an armored sergeant wearing the Order of the Golden Clover and the Military Order of Knight Maria Theresa.  He stopped, stretched out his hand, shook hands with it and said: "Very good! Very good! These two medals are usually awarded only to the best warriors! What is your name?" Caldwell could not suppress the surging feeling in his heart at this moment.  He replied with an excited trembling: "Your Majesty, Sergeant Gareth Cadwell of the New United Kingdom Army Armor salutes you!" "Oh, Sergeant Cadwell, our ace tank commander on the Italian battlefield, as expected,  He is young and promising! Sergeant, as a front-line operator, what do you think of our Panther tank? "If it were other questions, Caldwell might be "stuck."  , but for such professional questions, he answered almost without thinking: "It is easy to control, its acceleration and steering capabilities are superb, and the two-way stabilizer provides strong support for accurate shooting at medium and long distances. I think compared with Germany and  The active equipment of the United States, our 'Irish Leopard' is undoubtedly in the leading position in technology. On the Italian battlefield, its firepower is so powerful that it is even somewhat redundant. It can not only easily penetrate the enemy from two kilometers away.  The military tank can also help the infantry clear out the Italian fortifications. If one hundred points means absolute perfection, then I think our 'Irish Leopard' can get 98 points!" His Majesty the King smiled slightly: "Then, we are leaving.  What two points are missing from the perfect standard? " Cardwell's answer still did not hesitate for a moment: "In my personal opinion, if our 'Irish Leopard' can be equipped with radar equipment to achieve all-weather precision combat capabilities, then it will be  If the noise when the engine is running is reduced by half, it will be truly perfect!" His Majesty the King patted Cardwell's right arm with satisfaction: "Your answer is very good, Sergeant, if all this is your personal opinion, please explain!  You are a young man who is good at thinking and has a smart mind. As long as you work hard, you will definitely become a pillar of the army in the future. "Being recognized by the monarch is not only an honor, but also means a bright future for your military career."  Cardwell certainly knew the meaning behind these words, but luck came too suddenly. He didn't know how to express his excitement for a while, and just watched His Majesty the King in a daze as he continued to walk toward the end of the line.  Although this monarch is still vigorous and energetic, and his thinking speed is probably unmatched by most young people, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, the white hair on his temples, and the vicissitudes in his eyes still give people a "  The sentiment of "Heroes are old".  This rather sudden review lasted only half an hour.  For the 1st Armored Regiment, which has a "long" history of 33 years, being reviewed by His Majesty the King has long been a common thing, but for most of the active officers and soldiers of this unit, this is the first time they have encountered such a scene, so  After the review, the topic of heated discussion among the young men was not the real intention of His Majesty the King coming to review the troops, but the exchange of their thoughts on being so close to His Majesty Joachim I.  This heated discussion continued until lunch. When our Cadwell was dealing with the food on the plate with great enthusiasm, the messenger from the regiment headquarters suddenly informed him to report to Colonel Andrews' office immediately.  Cardwell threw down the tableware, hurriedly wiped his mouth, put on his military cap, and walked quickly to the regimental commander's office under the envious eyes of his colleagues.  After entering the door, Colonel Andrews, who had made great achievements during the war, said loudly: "Hey, Sergeant, you are in luck today! Because His Majesty is optimistic about your ability, they decided to promote you to an officer candidate without taking the test.  Enter the Kingdom's Armored Forces Academy for further study, and they recommend you to enroll in the Armored Forces Command Major. That is the 'hall' that I have worked hard for more than ten years to enter." Happiness came one after another, and Caldwell was stunned once again!  In place.  "What, you're not happy? Do you have other ideas?" Colonel Andrews looked down at the file on the table, "Oh, I was supposed to be retiring in 5 months. Do you want to retire and go home? You just got married.  ¡± This is a reminder.Deville, the newlywed wife is waiting with great anticipation for him to finish his last few months of service and go back to stay with her day and night without separation.  "Yes, sir, I have been married for less than half a year, but" Cadwell said with some stumbling, "Sir, it is my long-cherished wish to enter the military academy for further study, and to be praised by His Majesty Joachim I is beyond my wildest dreams.  "Honor" Colonel Andrews raised his eyebrows and said, "So?" In just a few seconds, Sergeant Cadwell made a decision that changed the trajectory of his life: "So, sir, I accept the recommendation and go.  Further studies at the Kingdom Armored Academy." (End of this chapter)
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