Although the Allies tried their best to keep the secret of the upcoming attack, the Germans were still wary of it. In fact, this is also a very normal thing. Any commander just needs to look at the map and the battle lines.

That side is densely marked with symbols representing the enemy's troops. Looking at the few sparse troops on your own side, you can't help but feel frightened. What's more, these are marked with the SS **Panzer Division, **Grenadier Division

Many of the division's troops had just escaped from Falaise's pockets.

Although they are still called divisions, the number of people left is often not as large as that of a normal division. For example, the 85th Infantry Division is still busy containing those who escaped from Falaise.

Although they set up reception stations at various important intersections, and although Model allowed them to incorporate all the German soldiers who passed by and could not find their troops into their own combat formations, well,

Until now, the size of this division still looks like a reinforced regiment.

The old Marshal Rundstedt, who had been dismissed by Hitler not long ago, was once again appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the German Army on the Western Front. After taking office, after a little understanding of the current situation, the old Marshal turned pale with fright.

"The situation is too dangerous! The entire Siegfried Line is now fortified but without troops. If we set up defenses everywhere, then everything will be extremely weak. As long as the Americans and British push over, nothing can stop them. Now

In this situation, we can only take a gamble. Just like saving a penalty kick in a football match, we can only save it to one side." Rundstedt discussed with his chief of staff.

"But the question is when will the enemy shoot this penalty kick to which side?" the chief of staff continued.

"Ah, if you were an American, what would you do?" Marshal Rundstedt asked habitually.

"It's hard to say, there are too many options to choose from... Marshal, do you think this round of attacks will be led by the Americans?" the chief of staff said.

"Ah," Rundstedt was stunned for a moment. He really hadn't thought about this question seriously, "This should be of course. After all, the Americans are more powerful, and they are also better at handling such situations.

General, judging from the battle in Sicily, General Patton is particularly suitable for such a situation. I think the Americans are the biggest threat to us as the main offensive. So I feel that if it were me, I would definitely let the Americans be the main offensive.

of……"

…

Hitler's office. An attendant came in and raised his hand to salute Hitler.

"Ah, what's going on?" Hitler looked up from the map.

"Führer, Marshal Rundstedt hopes to receive you. He has important military information to discuss with you," the aide replied.

"Oh, when will he come?" Hitler asked. The failure of Falaise was a big blow to Hitler. He now understood that, at least for the time being, the idea of ​​driving the Americans and British overboard by taking the initiative was unrealistic.

Yes. After understanding this, Hitler immediately discovered the critical situation on the Western Front. Although Hitler had not experienced a professional military school education, he had seen so many battles. In such a simplest form of comparison, he still saw

Got it.

"He must be coming to ask me for troops." Hitler said to himself, "But what troops are there that can be transferred to him now?"

…

The first unit mobilized by the Germans was also a paratrooper unit. Since the Battle of Crete, the German paratrooper units that suffered heavy losses have never recovered. Some paratroopers who escaped death returned to Germany.

Domestically, since the Germans have not launched any airborne operations since then, these paratroopers have always been

They have never been put to any use. Now, they are mobilized first. As elite infantry, they are assigned to Marshal Lundstedt. Although their number is a bit smaller, only about 3,000 people, at least for now, in

In the hands of the old marshal, they are the infantry unit with the most complete structure and the most guaranteed combat capabilities.

They were immediately sent to the Albert Canal by Marshal Model, who was in charge of the front line command, to build the "New German Defense Line." The Albert Canal was a Belgian canal close to the Dutch border, and it was exactly what the Allied forces needed to quickly occupy Berlin.

The shortest route through. When they arrived, the so-called "New German Defense Line" was just a noun. There was not even a simple trench. These paratroopers had to do it themselves and seize the time to build themselves fortifications or

grave.

In addition, the German 15th Army added 86,000 troops and 600 88-type anti-aircraft guns from Germany, and ambushed the Allied forces on the only way to advance into Germany, commonly known as the "Calais Corridor". Of course, the quality of these supplementary troops is very problematic.

Many of them are students who are still in middle school. But now, everything that can be brought into the bowl is food. Besides, Mo Bugong does not have the habit of using elite troops like Manbulqun.

In addition, the 2nd SS Panzer Corps also rested in a place that Marshal Model considered relatively safe. There were two armored divisions under this corps: the 9th Hohenstaufen Armored Division and the 10th Frundsburg Armored Division.

division. This book number looks good, but in fact, these two divisions had previously

suffered heavy losses in the battle. Now the two divisions combined do not have 7,000 men, which is not enough for one division. As for the number of tanks, well, the 10th Frundsburg Armored Division still has more than ten tanks. As for the 10th Frundsburg Armored Division,

The 9th Hohenstaufen Armored Division did not have a single tank left.

Because of this, they were not immediately sent to the front line by Marshal Model, but stayed in the relatively safe Anheng area to wait for new equipment to be sent to them from the mainland.

…

Although Ron picked up a lot of thorns in the preparation meeting, which made the British very embarrassed, Field Marshal Montgomery is really glad that Ron picked some problems for him. Because... it's really a scam, because,

There is really a radio station that uses the same frequency as the channel they plan to let the British 1st Airborne Division use... actually the same frequency as the British Broadcasting Corporation's broadcast to mainland China.

The channels are basically the same. If this problem had not been discovered, the 1st Airborne Division would probably find that their Type 22 radio communication machine could not be used as soon as it landed, because they were interfered by the BBC and no signal could be transmitted. And

What about the default channel for the Americans who would be landing with them? Well, when the British checked again, they found that it was an invalid channel.

"Fortunately, I found out before we set off. Otherwise, the crow's mouth joke would have died." Montgomery broke out in a cold sweat after learning about this situation.

However, there are some situations that are too late to correct, such as what to do if the range of the Type 22 radio communication machine is insufficient, such as how to eliminate the impact of local iron mines. These are all too late to deal with. As for reconnaissance, the British have increased the number of reconnaissance aircraft.

However, for fear of leaking secrets, they still did not contact the local resistance organizations.

"No matter what, the arrow is on the string and must be fired." Marshal Montgomery thought, "It would be better if the crow's mouth in the unit can say everything right."

…

21st Attack Wing War Room

"Even if I don't say it, everyone should know why we are having a meeting tonight. Looking at the busy situation outside, everyone should have an idea. Yes, we are about to launch a series of offensives. This offensive will be led by Montgomery

The marshal is in charge. He hopes that this offensive will allow us to invade Germany, so that our boys can go home and have dinner with their mothers in time for Christmas. OK, Scott, let everyone see the relevant information."

Ron said.

Scott immediately distributed several pieces of information to the officers attending the meeting.

"Our mission is mainly to support the 82nd Airborne Division in its operations. Assist them in seizing two bridges across the Monz-Var Canal near Greve, capture the Grosbeek Highway and set up a blockade here.

In order to prevent the possible presence of German armored forces, prevent possible German artillery attacks on the highway, and assist the 82nd Airborne Division in capturing the Nijmegen highway bridge." Seeing that everyone had basically read this information, Scott began to proceed.

explain.

"The attack will be carried out from tomorrow evening to the early morning of the day after tomorrow. From tomorrow afternoon, we will be able to resume normal take-off and landing levels - the airport will be given priority for our use. At dawn the day after tomorrow, we should appear at these locations on time...

In order to ensure close cooperation with the ground forces, we need to send liaison officers to these forces, and this matter will be left to Colonel Clark Speier to be specifically responsible." Ron said.

"That's no problem. I'll send the boys out early tomorrow morning." Colonel Clark Speier replied.

"These guys and their equipment need to land via airdrop. Will there be any problems?" Ron asked.

"General, our young men have received airborne training. This is not a problem." Colonel Clark Speier said, "The most critical thing is the equipment."

"General, we will debug the equipment and wrap it up. As long as there is no problem with the weather, the equipment problems should not be too big." Lieutenant Colonel Thomson Baker, who is in charge of the equipment, also made a guarantee.

"It's best to prepare more equipment and have a backup," Ron said.

"It's natural, General, we've always done it this way." Lieutenant Colonel Thomson Baker replied.

"So, Dad, what do you have to say?" Ron said to Boeing.

Boedon was looking at the aeronautical chart carefully. When he heard Ron's question, Boedon raised his head and replied: "There is a question. The attack location is quite far away. The PA-38 and B-25 are fine. Pa

The range of the -47 is a bit worrying. We need to study it carefully to ensure that at the most critical time, the 82nd Airborne Division has enough attack aircraft overhead. In addition, I think our fighter force will
Chapter completed!