Anti-Japanese War: My equipment is infinitely refreshed

Rommel looked at the intelligence in his hand and frowned slightly.

He didn't expect that the Allied Forces would actually dispatch a Chinese troop to the Middle East. This was indeed beyond his expectations.

Rommel stared at the intelligence in his hand, his mind churning.

This move by the Allies was completely beyond his expectations. A Chinese troop was transferred to the Middle East, which undoubtedly added more variables to the already complicated situation.

He began to carefully analyze the possible impact of this Chinese force.

The Chinese army's combat style, equipment level and tactical strategies were all unknown factors, which made Rommel feel uneasy.

If it was the former Chinese army, he might not care so much.

But I heard that this unit defeated the Japanese army in Southeast Asia.

So he had no idea how strong the new force was.

Stronger than the Japanese army?

Then they will definitely be stronger than the Italian army?

It's just that he didn't have a good reference, so he didn't know how this unit would fight, when and where it would play a role, nor did he know how much impact they would have on his own battle plan.

Rommel understood that he must understand the situation of this Chinese army as soon as possible in order to formulate appropriate countermeasures.

He ordered the intelligence department to strengthen reconnaissance of Chinese troops and collect as much information as possible.

At the same time, he began to re-evaluate his strategic deployment and consider how to deal with this sudden new opponent.

"The arrival of the Chinese troops has made the situation more complicated." Rommel muttered to himself.

He knew very well that in this war, any accident could change the entire situation, and he had to remain highly vigilant and be ready to respond to various challenges at any time.

"Marshal, are you too worried?" The subordinates felt that Rommel was thinking too much. How much effect could a Chinese army have?
And it was only a force of a few hundred people.

They can destroy the enemy with just one battalion.

Rommel shook his head at the arrogance of his subordinates. His rich combat experience told him that a unit should never be underestimated at any time and must be given enough attention. Once pride and arrogance arise, that is when they will fail.

He was well aware of the complexity and uncertainty of war. With rich combat experience, he understood that no force, no matter its size, should be underestimated on the battlefield.

"You can't underestimate these hundreds of Chinese troops." Rommel said earnestly, "War is never decided by numbers alone."

"And this is only the enemy's vanguard. When the entire main force arrives, there may be tens of thousands of troops. Not to mention that each army has its own unique combat capabilities and potential. We must pay enough attention to them."

"Arrogance will only put us in danger. Once such emotions arise, it will be the beginning of our failure."

After hearing his words, his subordinates began to reflect on their attitudes.

Indeed, they seem a little arrogant.

They realized that the marshal's concerns were justified. In war, any detail could determine success or failure, and underestimating the opponent was undoubtedly an extremely dangerous behavior.

Rommel continued, "We must immediately conduct in-depth reconnaissance of this Chinese army to understand their weapons and equipment, combat style, and the strategies of their commanders. Only by fully understanding our opponents can we develop an effective response plan."

The subordinates nodded one after another, indicating that they would follow Rommel's instructions.

This is the excellent style of the German army. From the beginning of the war to now, they have never slacked off or underestimated the enemy.

Even if someone becomes arrogant, it won't be long before they are corrected again.

The main reason was that the Soviet army shocked them too much.

The Soviet army, which they thought they could capture easily, turned out to be a stumbling block on their way forward.

It is precisely because of this that the German army became more cautious.

Not to mention, Rommel, who was familiar with the inside story, knew that the German army was now facing internal and external troubles, and must not be careless and must be cautious.

"Marshal, since the enemy is sent by the Allies, they must be equipped with all American weapons. According to our understanding, American equipment is not worse than ours in all aspects except tanks. However, this is the Golan Heights, and it is still difficult to give full play to the advantages of tanks." A subordinate said.

"And the number of tanks we have now is still too small."

The subordinate was interrupted by Rommel before he could finish his words.

"You mean to ignore this unit?"

After Rommel interrupted his subordinate's words, the atmosphere became a little stagnant for a moment.

Rommel's questioning made his subordinates realize that there might be problems with their proposal.

The subordinate quickly explained: "Marshal, that's not what I meant. What I meant is that our current focus should be on dealing with other more threatening Allied forces. As for this Chinese force, we can observe and monitor it first and deal with it when we have enough energy and resources."

Rommel frowned slightly, thinking about his subordinates' words. He understood that they were currently facing many challenges in the Golan Heights, and the lack of tanks was indeed a thorny problem.

But he also could not ignore the potential threat that this Chinese force might bring.

"No, we can't take it lightly." Rommel said firmly, "Even if they don't seem to be a major threat at the moment, we can't take any risks. We must remain vigilant against them and be ready to respond to their actions at any time. At the same time, we must continue to strengthen intelligence gathering to understand their movements and intentions."

"Marshal, I think our current task is to first join forces with the Turkish troops to complete the occupation of Persia, and at the same time open up the Caucasus region to reduce the pressure on the Eastern Front." However, his subordinates raised objections.

"If possible, it would be best to get Persia on board. If they join us, we will be relieved of a lot of pressure."

Hearing this, Rommel frowned deeply.

I don’t know if it’s an illusion or what.

Rommel always felt that this Chinese army would cause them more trouble.

But what the subordinates said does make sense.

If the Caucasus region is really opened up, the benefits it will bring will be enormous.

Rommel was caught in a dilemma.

The suggestion made by his subordinates to first join forces with the Turkish troops, occupy Persia and open up the Caucasus region to relieve the pressure on the Eastern Front was indeed reasonable.

If they could successfully persuade Persia to join, it would undoubtedly greatly reduce the pressure they face.

However, Rommel's worries about the Chinese troops always lingered in his heart.

His intuition told him that this seemingly small force might bring unexpected trouble.

But reason told him that his subordinates' proposal was of great strategic significance.

He paced back and forth, weighing the pros and cons.

On the one hand, opening up the Caucasus region and occupying the Baku oil fields can weaken the potential of the Soviet army, which is crucial to the direction of the entire war.

On the other hand, the mysterious Chinese army was like a time bomb that might explode at any time, which made him uneasy. "We need to think about this matter carefully," Rommel finally said. "We cannot ignore any factor that may affect the war situation. We must continue to collect intelligence about the Chinese army and prepare to join forces with the Turkish army and attack Persia. However, during the operation, we must always remain vigilant and be ready to deal with the possible threats from the Chinese army."

After hearing this, the subordinates were still a little confused. What kind of threat could a Chinese army pose?
Isn't the Caucasus more important?
"Marshal, if you are really worried about this Chinese army, you might as well let the Air Force send fighter jets to attack the enemy's camp. I believe that after some bombing, the other side should be able to face reality." The subordinate thought about it and put forward his opinion again.

Hearing this, Rommel was stunned, then stood there, staring at the map, and began to think about whether it was feasible to send out fighter planes.

"Marshal, with this bombing, they will definitely not easily send troops to cause trouble. At least it can buy us some time." The subordinate advised again.

Rommel listened to his subordinates' suggestions and fell into deep thought.

What the subordinates said made sense. Sending fighter jets to bomb the Chinese troops' camp might be able to deter the other side to a certain extent and buy them time to perform other important tasks.

However, Rommel also knew that such an action would be risky.

The bombing could lead to a series of unpredictable consequences, such as provoking strong resistance from the Chinese troops or attracting the attention and response of other Allied forces.

Moreover, if the bombing fails to achieve the desired effect, it may put them in a more passive situation.

His eyes moved across the map, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

On the one hand, the strategic importance of the Caucasus region is self-evident, and opening up the region as soon as possible is crucial to the entire war situation.

On the other hand, he could not ignore the potential threat posed by the Chinese troops.

"Then give it a try." Rommel said slowly, "But before that, send another person into Persia to persuade the other side to surrender and lay down their arms."

"Yes."

Rommel made a decision and agreed to try to send fighter planes to bomb the Chinese troops' camp, but at the same time he did not forget to advance the operation in Persia.

He knew very well that only by taking multiple approaches could he gain more initiative in a complex battle situation.

Sending fighter planes to bomb is a risky strategy, and Rommel is aware of the possible consequences, but in the current situation, he feels it is necessary to take some tough measures to deal with potential threats.

At the same time, he hoped that by persuading Persia to surrender, he could expand his sphere of influence without losing a single soldier, and provide more resources and support for subsequent operations.

As the order was issued, the troops began to work busily.

On the one hand, intelligence personnel were sent to Persia again to contact the Persian side with the mission of persuading them to surrender.

On the other hand, the Air Force was also actively preparing for bombing operations against the Chinese troops’ camps, formulating combat plans, and determining target coordinates.

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"The Germans demand that we surrender?" Persia, Tehran Palace.

Pahlavi fell into deep thought as he looked at the letter from the German army demanding surrender sent by his confidant.

The withdrawal of the Soviet army gave them a brief respite and freed them from the tremendous pressure brought by the Soviet army.

However, the German army's demands now brought them new difficulties.

In the battle with the Turkish army, although both sides fought back and forth, the situation was still under control.

But faced with strong pressure from the German army, Pahlavi had to re-examine the current situation.

He knew very well that once he surrendered, the fate of the country would be completely in the hands of the German army, which was undoubtedly a difficult choice for Persia.

Pahlavi began to convene ministers to discuss countermeasures.

The ministers expressed their opinions, some advocated firm resistance, while others believed that they could consider negotiating with the German army to obtain more favorable conditions.

After listening to opinions from all sides, Pahlavi was still hesitant.

He understood that both resistance and negotiation were fraught with risks.

Resistance could lead to greater damage to the country, while negotiations may not necessarily yield satisfactory results.

But he also knew that as the leader of the kingdom, he had to make a decision quickly to find a viable path for Persia's future.

"Your Majesty, I think you should choose to surrender." The confidant looked at Pahlavi in ​​front of him and expressed his thoughts.

"Why?" Pahlavi did not get angry, but asked back.

For him, the prerequisite for cooperation is who can bring more benefits.

Facing Pahlavi's question, the confidant calmed down and said, "Your Majesty, the situation is complicated now. Although the Soviet army has withdrawn, the Turkish army's combat power is limited. We can still cope with it."

"However, the German army was different. They demonstrated great strength on the battlefield."

"If we choose to resist, with our current military strength, I'm afraid it will be difficult to withstand the German attack."

"If we lose the war, the country will suffer great damage and the people will be plunged into dire straits."

"If we choose to surrender, perhaps we can strive for some favorable conditions in the negotiations with the German army and protect the interests of the country and the people as much as possible."

“Moreover, the German army has an advantage in the war. If we cooperate with them, we may be able to obtain more resources and support in the future, which will help the development of the country.”

After listening to his confidant's analysis, Pahlavi fell into deeper thought.

He understood that what his confidants said made sense, but he was also worried that after surrendering he would lose control of the country and become a puppet of the German army.

He weighed the pros and cons in his mind, trying to find a solution that would protect national interests while ensuring his own ruling position.

"What you said makes sense, but if we surrender like this, Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union will definitely not agree." Pahlavi's words were full of helplessness and melancholy.

Surviving between the great powers, the country's destiny seems to be pulled by countless big hands and is difficult to control independently.

He knew very well that if he chose to surrender to the German army, major powers such as Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union would certainly not sit idly by.

These great powers all have their own interests to consider in the war, and Persia's actions are likely to provoke strong reactions from them.

Perhaps it will face economic sanctions, military threats, or even direct military intervention.

However, what else can we do if we don’t surrender?

With Persia's current strength, it is almost an impossible task to fight the German army alone.

In this world where the strong prey on the weak, the fate of small countries is always so difficult.

Pahlavi looked out the window, his eyes revealing confusion and anxiety.

He didn't know what choice to make to find a way for the country to survive in this complicated situation.

He longed for Persia to have true independence, but in reality, this seemed to be just an unattainable dream. (End of this chapter)