The decisive battle against the Third Reich - #954 - Chapter 951 Plan

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“General!” The staff officer couldn’t help but have a look of horror on his face after hearing this: “If the 1st Infantry Regiment is in Metz Fortress, then our plan…”

Barton understood what the staff officer meant by this.

In Patton’s plan, the 7th Armored Division was to forcefully open a gap in the German first line of defense and penetrate it to its weak point, Chambier Island.

This plan itself was risky, and Patton would not have taken the risk if it weren’t for the fact that the Metz Fortress was difficult to storm and almost insurmountable.

And now, the 1st Infantry Regiment is actually at Metz Fortress.

The combat effectiveness of the 1st Infantry Regiment is now known to the world, especially since they are equipped with “controllable rockets” that shocked the world and even frightened the Soviets for a time… Saying “controllable rockets” shocked the world is not a big deal. Not surprisingly, its appearance was no less shocking than the V1 missile that brought to Britain.

This is mainly because when the “controllable rocket” was first put into the battlefield, no one knew that it was controlled by a thin wire, so the whole world was speculating:

“How did the Germans do it? Their rockets can automatically track their targets!”

“How far can it be tracked? If this continues, will the tank still have the meaning of existence and development?”

“We must find the weakness of this equipment as soon as possible, or develop such a piece of equipment, otherwise the Germans will rely on it to win the war!”

…

Therefore, the panic caused by “ME63” was not only the Soviet army, but also the British army, the US military and even the whole world.

It wasn’t until the Soviet Union discovered that this “controllable rocket” was connected to a wire, that everyone knew how the Germans controlled the rocket to track the target.

After knowing the truth, the panic level of the world has decreased, but they are still afraid of this equipment that can destroy tanks from a long distance.

Now, if the 1st Infantry Regiment uses ME63 to block the US 7th Armored Division, which is performing an interleaving mission, then the US 7th Armored Division will be trapped in the encirclement of three German “islands” and unable to extricate itself, as the previous staff feared.

After thinking about it, Barton replied: “Thomas, our plan should go ahead as usual, and it must be today!”

“General…”

“Look at this!” Patton handed several documents to the staff and said: “A report from our air defense forces. They prevented German helicopters from entering the Metz Fortress!”

“But, does this have anything to do with our plan?”

“Of course it does, Thomas!” General Patton said, “Otherwise, why do you think the 1st Infantry Division would be here?”

“You mean…” The staff officer then reacted: “The 1st Infantry Regiment carried helicopters to reinforce the Metz Fortress?”

“Yes!” General Patton replied: “They were in the Netherlands not long ago. After they crushed Montgomery’s ‘Market Garden’ plan, intelligence showed that they retreated south to Belgium. The ‘Legendary Sergeant’ appeared in ‘Maginot’ Line of defense’…”

It is not surprising that Patton would have such accurate grasp of German intelligence. The British “super secret” promptly shared the information obtained by deciphering the code with the US military.

Therefore, General Patton even knew that the “Legendary Sergeant” almost died at the hands of the French while inspecting the “Maginot Line”.

At that time, General Patton also made a bold statement: “I am very happy to hear the news that the ‘Legendary Sergeant’ survived, because then I will have a chance to defeat him!”

But when it came to this moment, General Patton felt a little regretful… because he realized that the biggest threat now might be this “legendary staff sergeant.”

However, in retrospect, Patton still boldly and reasonably guessed his opponent according to his style.

“So…” Patton finally concluded: “I think we are facing only part of the First Infantry Regiment, and they were stopped by us before they could urgently reinforce the Metz Fortress. This means that step 1 The corps is short of troops and equipment, but they may use the night to replenish it!”

“That’s why we have to implement this plan today?” The staff officer understood what General Patton meant.

“Yes!” Barton nodded: “Only when we occupy Chambier Island can we cut off their transportation and supply lines and prevent them from getting more equipment and reinforcements. Otherwise, after tonight, their strength will only be As we get stronger, the chances of our plan succeeding will become smaller and smaller!”

General Patton took a few puffs of his cigar, then threw it to the ground and said, “Just do it, Thomas. I’ve long wanted to see what the ‘Legendary Sergeant’ is capable of!”

Qin Chuan on the other side still knew nothing about Barton’s plan.

He was still doing his best in the trenches to boost the morale of the German soldiers… This was obviously greater for new recruits than for veterans.

The reason is that veterans can consciously “do not be arrogant in victory and inappropriate in defeat”, while recruits are just the opposite.

For example, after just repelling an American attack, many German soldiers felt a little proud:

“The battlefield seems not as scary as imagined!”

“Perhaps it’s because our opponents are Americans. As you know, the Americans have just joined the war, and many of them are new recruits like us!”

“I heard that they sent all the criminals to the battlefield. I wonder if our opponents are guys released from prison!”

…

“Gentlemen!” Qin Chuan interrupted them: “Maybe the war is not as terrifying as you think, but that is also because you have fortifications that can shoot at the target on the other side of the river. You know if there is no such thing in front of you, River, what will you face?”

The student soldiers turned their eyes to Qin Chuan and shook their heads in confusion.

“What you have to face are American tanks!” Qin Chuan continued: “With batches of tanks, you will find that the rifles in your hands are completely useless. You can only watch the enemy getting closer and closer to you. , getting closer and closer, and then grenades will be thrown into your trenches, tank tracks will run over you, bullets and bayonets will penetrate your chests…

Do you think what we just fought was a battle?

Maybe, but it was just a defensive battle with a geographical advantage. You have not experienced a truly brutal battle. At the same time, you have not really fought bayonet against bayonet with the American army.

So put away your contempt for your enemies, or they will give you a good look! “

What Qin Chuan said was more to make the trainees face this battle and not take it lightly.

What Qin Chuan didn’t expect was that what he said would soon come true.

Because on the other side of the river, the US 7th Armored Division had assembled behind the hill and was ready to launch a fatal blow to the Metz Fortress.