Rise from the sword

Chapter 554

Northern France.

Army Group B is stationed somewhere.

Rommel and Kesselring looked at the crude warehouse in front of them, with strange expressions on their faces.

"This... can really bring in supplies?"

The corner of Kesselring's mouth twitched, and he couldn't help asking.

The world is a whole.

In Northwest Shanxi, a half-regiment-level force received a large amount of weapons, equipment and supplies, but no one could discover the source and transportation route of these supplies. This matter had an impact on northern France, which is thousands of kilometers away.

After learning and confirming the news, Rommel suddenly became interested.

In Africa, the main reason for his failure was the serious shortage of ammunition and food. Facing Montgomery's attack, even if he had a countermeasure in mind, he was helpless.

As the old Chinese saying goes, a clever woman cannot cook without rice.

If he had sufficient weapons, equipment and supplies at that time, even if the troops were at a disadvantage, it would be uncertain who would win and who would lose.

After returning to the base camp, he started to organize people to investigate while he was at home. This investigation immediately aroused the interest of the entire German intelligence agency—that regiment-level force used German weapons.

Rifles, machine guns, even tanks.

And the quantity is far more than expected. There are thousands of tanks, at least one million tons of fuel, tens of millions of tons of grain, tens of thousands of cars, reinforced concrete and other materials.

Suddenly, Rommel had an idea in his mind.

Although I don't know where these weapons, equipment and materials came from and how they were transported to Northwest Shanxi, if Germany can obtain these materials, then this war will be fought.

He began to persuade, and Air Marshal Kesselring joined in during the period. After getting the consent, he organized and sent people to contact the other party, negotiated the price, and finally reached the matter.

"do not know."

Rommel also had no idea:
"They didn't let us in, and they didn't even ask how to transport it. They just said they needed a military warehouse to be ready to receive the goods."

Many people in the country did not believe this matter, and even the head of state scolded him for looking for trouble. If it hadn't been for his strong request, this incredible deal would not have been concluded. The majestic German Empire actually traded with a local armed regiment-level force.

Of course, it is also due to Marshal Kesselring, who has a strong network.

According to the contract.

The other side, that is, the independent regiment, provided Germany with equipment, ammunition, food, and supplies. Germany cut off ties with Japan, arrested all Japanese government personnel, and gave preferential treatment to all Chinese and overseas Chinese. During the period, they must supervise the villains.

If it is true, then Germany has taken advantage of this business. A little price can be exchanged for enough fuel and even weapons for the entire army. Anyway, the Japanese can no longer contain the Soviets, and it is okay to give up.

But the problem is.

Can this really transport supplies?

Looking at the warehouse he ordered to build in front of him, Rommel himself was very uncertain.

While waiting, the two continued to chat:

"Those people, have you been looking for you?"

Suddenly, Kesselring changed the subject.

"No."

Rommel shook his head.

He knew that 'those people' were those people, but after returning to China, he had been devoting himself to researching the cooperation with the independent group, and didn't pay much attention to those people.He is very clear that what Germany needs now is supplies, not anything else.

"That's good."

Kesselring nodded.

Ten minutes later, the warehouse door was opened, and a man of the Republic of China with a gun walked out, dressed in civilian clothes and wearing a gray military cap.

According to the contract, this warehouse is guarded by an independent regiment, and no one is allowed to enter without permission. There is no difficulty in this condition. Anyway, this is France, not the mainland of Germany, so what does it matter.

The two entered the warehouse through the opened warehouse door, and their eyes widened when they saw that the originally empty warehouse was full of piles.

Inside were bags of grain, barrels of fuel, and even several tanks.

"Five thousand tons of flour, five hundred tons of canned meat, two thousand tons of regular-grade gasoline, two thousand tons of 130-grade aviation fuel, plus fifty No. [-] tanks, as well as some tank parts, ammunition, and diesel."

The man in the gray military cap smiled and said.

Rommel and Kesselring looked at each other with surprise, solemnity and doubt in their eyes.

Without further ado, the two immediately rushed into the warehouse to check the supplies inside.

Touching the brand-new No. [-] tank, opening the spare parts packed in wooden boxes, opening the fuel cap, smelling the aroma of gasoline and diesel, opening bags of pure white flour, and smelling the smell of meat in cans of meat.

This general, the boss of a marshal whose pupils suddenly opened.

Then, the two immediately ordered:

"Catch immediately... Release everything..."

"and also."

Kesselin flashed fiercely:
"Aren't the Japanese consulting the technical department for the news of the night vision device? Order the technical department to intercept the news."

Although Japan is a very important ally.

but.

What is the use of this ally now?Not to mention that this idiot also brought the Americans in.And the other party's bid is really high, it's time to sell.

According to the contract, the greater their range of actions, the greater the amount of supplies delivered by the independent regiment.

"These tanks, fuel and spare parts are given to the Third Armored Regiment of the Second Armored Division!"

Rommel ordered.

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Ping County.

A small county located in Mongolia, [-] kilometers away from Chengde.

Inside a room.

"Is this true?"

Looking at a piece of information in his hand, he thought the tone of the staff officer in his twenties was unbelievable.

The information is not in Chinese, and it is written in two languages, but for this staff officer studying in Russia, it is not a problem at all. He knows both languages, one is Russian and the other is Japanese.

And the first page of the information reads "Non-Aggression Treaty"

"It's true."

Ding Wei nodded:
"We confirmed this intelligence through two channels."

Generally speaking, this kind of non-aggression treaty must be tightly covered, but since I have Boss Chen on my side, any devil information is easy for him.

With the corresponding information, there is no problem in confirming it from the devil.

Moreover, the actions of both parties also proved the accuracy of this treaty.

"This is betraying our country, how could they do this."

The young staff officer clenched his fists tightly and gritted his teeth.

"There are only interests between countries, but no friendship."

Ding Wei continued to say with a smile, his tone unchanged:
"However, there is still friendship between people, but this friendship cannot transcend the country."

"There are only interests between countries, but no friendship."

The staff officer also calmed down, accepted the fact, and began to savor this sentence carefully.

"How many troops are here?"

Ding Wei then asked.

The size of the independent regiment has continued to expand and has never stopped. According to the plan, he has 120 infantry battalions, [-] tank battalions, [-] artillery battalions, [-] flying brigades, plus other auxiliary troops, with a total strength of [-] a battalion.

But plans are just plans.

Now the total strength of the independent regiment is only one hundred battalions, and it is impossible to meet his request at once.Even if the current brigade has dispatched some grassroots officers and soldiers to enter, the speed of military expansion is not fast.

On average, only about six battalions can be added a week.

A large number of advanced equipment has led to more tactics and made the troops more powerful, but the troops' requirements for recruits have increased sharply, and they have higher requirements for physical fitness and knowledge.

It is no longer the time when you can join the army with a gun and a good body.

A new tactic needs to be learned, not only digging trenches, moving on the battlefield, shooting, but also infantry-tank coordination, infantry-gun coordination, three months of recruit training time, no less.

Therefore, only 120 of his 25 battalions are elite troops, and the rest are recruits.

The same is true for Kong Jie and Li Yunlong. The elite troops are divided equally among the three. On this point, Li Yunlong disdains to take advantage.

"At present, the main force of 5 people has arrived, and the equipment has been distributed from the warehouse."

The staff officer replied:

"Today and tomorrow, [-] new recruits will arrive, all just after three months, including three tank battalions and three artillery battalions."

"it is good."

Ding Wei nodded and looked at the map on the table.

His eyes focused on Chengde.

The three-month construction brigade training and the three-month recruit training have made the recruits of the independent regiment very high-quality. The new infantry battalion can go directly to the battlefield, not to mention the command, and the combat effectiveness is not weak.

But a skilled recruit is still a recruit with poor experience. As a commander, he needs to consider many issues.

Moreover, three months is not enough time for technical arms, mainly artillery and tank troops.

The artillery has been barely usable for three months, at most it is a little rusty. Anyway, the devils don't have much ability to threaten the artillery now, so they just hide behind and fire, as long as they don't hurt their own people.

But for tank soldiers, three months is not enough time. Even if the tank troops themselves are good seedlings, they are still far from enough. They are completely rookies among the rookies, and the tank troops need to fight the enemy at close range.

So Ding Wei needs to think carefully.

How to train the recruits to the maximum extent possible during combat, grow rapidly, and avoid heavy casualties.

"Chengde's devils are the First Division, right?"

Ding Wei continued to ask.

"Correct."

The staff officer nodded:
"According to intelligence, the Japanese Army's First Division, also known as the Tokyo Division, is stationed in Chengde. The division head is Lieutenant General Hattori Kotaro, with a total force of 2 troops, equipped with 105mm artillery, and tank troops. Costume troupe."

"In addition, there is No.20 Eighth Division, and the Tenth Division is coming soon."

"It is estimated that the total strength of the devils in Chengde will be 7."

"7 people, three Class A divisions."

Ding Wei licked his lips, a little excited.

Although the independent regiment branch under his command has advanced equipment and sufficient supplies, but this time, he is facing three main divisions of the devils, the Class A division, which is the most elite army of the devils.

This time, I am very strong, but the enemy is not weak. It will be a hearty and tough battle.

"Order the artillery unit, give the enemy first..."

After pondering for a moment, Ding Wei began to give orders.

It will take some time for the troops to regroup, so he is going to set off some fireworks for the devils first. It just so happens that he has a few new large-caliber heavy artillery here, which is suitable for setting off fireworks for the devils.

"in addition."

Ding Wei continued:

"The ministries have strengthened their vigilance and sent out all the one hundred sets of night vision devices."

at the same time.

Chengde.

Inside the Japanese Army Headquarters.

Hattori Kotaro looked at the map on the table and the aerial photos obtained at the expense of a reconnaissance plane, lost in thought.

The independent regiment is powerful and menacing, and he must come up with a countermeasure.

Although he didn't know how the opponent transported so many heavy equipment such as tanks and cannons, he knew very well that Chengde must not stick to it. Taiyuan is a living example.

In the face of the powerful offensive of the Eighth Route Army, the defense will inevitably be slowly eroded by the opponent's superior firepower and strong logistics, so we must take the initiative to attack.

Taking advantage of the opponent's unsteady foothold, he was caught off guard.

"Order Infantry No.40 [-]th and [-]th Wings to prepare for penetration."

Hattori Kotaro said.

The enemies are strong, very strong, and getting stronger.

Therefore, Hattori showed his quality as the commander of the first division, without any delay, he showed all his strength at once, and two elite infantry regiments interspersed to fight.

"correct."

Finally, Hattori said:

"Contact the country, when will the information about the night vision device arrive."

Hattori Kotaro is also very aware of the fact that the independent regiment is equipped with night vision goggles, so he needs information on this kind of technical equipment.

Any kind of technical equipment.

Especially this kind of equipment that uses new technology.

As long as he understands the distance of this equipment and understands the corresponding flaws, he can make targeted responses to avoid being detected by night vision devices at night.

"Hi."

The staff officer bowed his head and said yes.

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(End of this chapter)