0p0 Third Reich Episode 340
Third Reich Episode 340
Although the No. 4 highland is still very sure that it can withstand the unfocused attack of the French army, and Johnson's main attack position is definitely not something that the French army on the southern flank can take, but there is a dangerous premonition. But it quietly grew in Johnson's heart.
"What do they want to do?" the Australian major general asked Johnson blankly.
Yes, what exactly does the other party want to do?What kind of conspiracy is hidden under this chaotic style of play?
Johnson previously speculated that the person commanding the German and French troops may have been replaced by a certain German general under Rommel.But now, at least it can be confirmed.
That is, this person is by no means an idler.Even, the other party is a famous German general!
Who is it?
To be able to hide the tactical intentions so cleverly, a certain non, this person is Rommel himself? !
Although just from the perspective of the French army's style of play, it may seem a bit messy.
But if we look at the timing of the surprise attack by the German army, in the dark, there is an extremely terrifying tactical implementation and tactical connection between the two armies.Counting the ingenious cooperative attack time of the German and French armies, the timetable arranged by the opposing commander can be described as impeccable, bold yet meticulous and thorough.
Besides Rommel, who else could have this commanding skill?
Body 520 Chapter [-] The brains behind Wavell
"Did you find that small German army?" the Australian major general asked anxiously.
"no!"
"Master, we repelled the attack of the French army on the southern flank. The two battalion commanders stationed there asked for instructions whether to launch a pursuit of the French army."
"Let them maintain their garrison. There is no need to pursue the French army on the southern flank." The Australian major general ordered.
"Wait!" Johnson suddenly stopped the Australian major general's order at this time, and instead ordered loudly: "Order the two battalions stationed on the south wing to launch a pursuit immediately. At the same time, let the British army under my command also transfer a battalion to assist Pursue and try to eat the French army on the southern wing as soon as possible!"
"Leave the position and increase troops to launch a pursuit?" The Australian major general looked at Johnson in shock.
Johnson turned his head, swallowed, and explained to him: "The French army's attack on Heights 4 was not a random attack. In fact, they have already fought at multiple battle points in a dragging manner. Contained our garrison on Height 4."
Speaking of this, Johnson wiped his cold sweat with some fear, and said every word: "The enemy is not conducting a non-focused attack on Heights 4. It is only the French army that has no key attack. Their key offensive mission, hand over It's in the hands of the Germans!"
"The German army will launch the main attack?" The Australian major general propped up the sand table table in front of him with both hands, and stared at the residual model of the sand table that had been half destroyed by him. Then, he suddenly realized something and said to Johnson: "What do you mean? …”
"Yes!" Johnson said decisively: "Starting with the seemingly messy offensive of the French army, they used unfocused and scattered attacks to drag down the energy of the garrison at No. 4 Heights, and took the opportunity to dispatch the German army with the strongest combat effectiveness to eliminate the 2nd army in the junction. Battalion Australian Support Force. Then use the remaining French troops to launch a pass on the south flank of our main attack position to attract our main force. Finally... their German troops that ended the battle went around to Height 4 In the area around the east, launch another attack in another direction, which is a real threat to the garrison!"
The Australian major general was already sweating profusely when he heard this.He dared to say that there were too many things in it, which were mysteries that their Australian generals could not think of.The British general had thought of it, but it seemed to be just an afterthought.So, how terrifying is the German commander who planned all this?
"Now it seems that the opponent has made full use of our two blind spots to plan this cunning tactic." Johnson gritted his teeth, his face turning green and pale.
"First, they took advantage of our mental inertia. In fact, the other side did not fill the second line of defense with German troops at all, as we predicted. Instead, they probably gave up the entire second line of defense directly, freeing up All forces are used to attack!"
Giving up the entire second line of defense? !
The Australian major general was a little unbelievable.Although in this way, it did explain clearly how the German and French troops, who had a small total number, gathered together the strength of this large-scale offensive.
However, the side with a weaker force actually completely abandoned a complete fortification.How daring is the opponent's commander!
"Second, they won position 4. Although the loss was huge, there is still a great possibility to hold it..."
Speaking of this, Johnson was already gasping for breath, and his tone was extremely heavy: "...I just received the news from the reconnaissance plane that the Italian army is approaching here!"
That's it!
At this time, the Australian major general, with the help of Johnson, finally figured out the connotation of the whole thing.The German and French troops just made perfect use of a time difference.They freed up their forces and used the chaotic offensive as a cover, intending to win in the chaos and take the No. 4 highland.
Then, when the approaching Italian army arrives, the two highlands on the 3rd and 4th will be able to obtain sufficient defenders.At that time, it will be more difficult for the British army to overcome this last obstacle and capture the oil fields in eastern Algeria not far behind this highland group.
Thinking of this, the Australian major general re-examined their ultimate goal of the war with the French army, and his expression changed immediately. He took a breath and said anxiously: "Major General Johnson, then we..."
Once the coalition forces of Germany, Italy, and France regained their footing, the local advantage that the British army finally achieved on the southern front would be offset again.In this way, the strategic goal of the British army that is imminent will become visible but out of reach again!
"As long as we can take down the French army that harassed us on the southern flank, we will have time!" Although Johnson was still a little scared, he sat down and turned his head to the Australian major general standing by the sand table model table: "No matter who the opponent is, even if he is Rommel himself, since I have seen through his tricks, he must be ready to pay the price! Comparing the speed, I am still confident that they will be faster than their Italian reinforcements."
At this moment, the Australian major general suddenly developed a kind of respect that was almost worshipful for his colleague.It is worthy of being the little famous British general who once helped General Wavell to make suggestions, win more with less, and defeat 10 Italian and African troops with 50 people.
Although in the eyes of most ordinary people, the credit for defeating the strategy of Garibaldi, the commander of the Italian Army in Africa, was almost entirely attributed to General Wavell alone.
But in fact, most of the Commonwealth military circles, especially the generals in Africa, know that if Johnson hadn't strongly suggested that Wavell should deal with North Africa first, and then go back to clean up the Italian army in East Africa after taking Tobruk, perhaps as early as the British From the moment Somalia fell, Wavell couldn't bear the pressure and retreated.
It was Johnson's suggestion that allowed the British army to take down the crucial Tobruk Fortress in East Africa, and then they could turn around to deal with the Italian army in East Africa with confidence and confidence, and pin their comfort on the Tobruk Fortress.
It can be said that Johnson's persistence has created Wavell's victory.As for Wavell's real credit, he was only moved by Johnson's persistence and followed his advice.
Of course, for the sake of publicity, Churchill's government concentrated the credit of all the generals on Wavell, creating such a famous national hero.
However, in terms of strategic and tactical attainments, more African British generals actually admire Johnson.
This is why Wavell left Johnson in charge of the already critical southern front with confidence.
Now, in the eyes of the Australian major general, arranging Johnson here may soon be another successful decision of Admiral Wavell.
Text Chapter 523 Italian Army
The battle between the British army on the ground and the German and French allied forces became more and more fierce, while the battle between the British Air Force and the Italian and French Air Force in the air has not stopped.
Accompanied by the weak alliance of the Italian and French Air Forces, the competition among the three countries around the air is likely to intensify.
As General Wavell said, mastering the air supremacy means mastering the initiative in war.
In fact, the British army failed to master the air supremacy and defeated the Italian and French allied forces. This can be said to be a laughing stock of the Italian and French armies on the battlefield of World War II.
Now, the French and Italian bombers are teaming up to bomb the British army on Height 4 in turn.
The bombing fleet that carried out the bombing this time was mainly composed of the Italian Air Force that had withdrawn to Algeria, accompanied by 2 French bombers as assistance.
There is no way, the air force in Belante's hands is not much in the first place, and even the size of the army was expanded by his recruitment on the spot with great difficulty.
As the main force, the Italian Air Force includes a total of 5 fighter jets and 12 bombers, that is to say, it is an Italian Air Force bomber squadron that performs the bombing mission.
Although the British army also dispatched fighter jets to penetrate and intercept them, they were not able to stop them all because they were not as numerous as the Italian fighter jets.
Although the quality of the Italian fighters is far inferior to that of the British fighters, it is thanks to the Italian fighter pilots that they have indeed displayed a rare and fearless spirit. When facing the British fighters whose flying qualities are much better than theirs , played an extraordinary level, and almost engaged in dogfighting with British fighter jets at an exchange ratio of 1:1.
During the air battle, an Italian fighter was unable to fire because its machine gun was damaged.At that moment, the Italian fighter pilot actually shot the British fighter with a pistol (Italian fighters are open-topped, this is not a joke, it is a fact). With an unprecedented fearless spirit, he drove this fighter towards the British fighter. Because the Italian aircraft carried a large amount of ammunition, the explosion also affected other British aircraft around.
It has to be said that Barbo, the former veteran of the Italian Air Force and the governor of Libya, who was killed by his own people, has built a good foundation of courage for the Italian Air Force, especially the Libyan Air Force.Although he didn't have a chance to see it, the Italian Air Force is indeed the best performing service in Italy.
The two fighter jets belonging to both sides collided violently, like a gorgeous fireworks blooming in the sky.The Italian bomber squadron, which was in charge of providing fire support to the [-]th Division of the French Colony, flew over the area where the British fighter jets were located while the British fighter jets were being attracted by the Italian fighter jets, and headed towards their mission area.
The British pilots felt great fear of the Italians' actions. They even suspected that the one sitting on the Italian plane was not the romantic Italians, but the tough Germans!
After a while, the British plane responsible for the interception was either killed or injured, leaving only two planes circling in the air.