"Ask me to command so many troops?" Bu La looked at the telegram in his hand, his eyes widened with surprise, his mouth slightly opened, as if he had heard some fantasy. He really didn't expect that his superiors would actually let him command such a large number of troops this time, four divisions, which added up to more than 50,000 people. You know, before this, he was just a battalion commander. Although the strength of his battalion was slightly larger than that of an ordinary battalion, no matter how many there were, it was equivalent to the strength of a regiment commander. Later, after he came to the land of North Africa, he suddenly became a division commander. When he first started commanding a division, it was already a bit difficult for him. After all, the size of the troops under command has suddenly expanded so much, and all aspects of combat arrangements, troop deployment, and logistics support that have to be considered have also become complicated. Fortunately, after this period of training, his military command capabilities have indeed improved, and he has gradually become more comfortable with some conventional combat commands. But even so, now that he was asked to command such a huge team of 50,000 people in one go, he still felt a little lacking in his heart. He felt that his ability had not yet reached that level. This was what worried him the most. Bu La is self-aware of his own abilities. He knows very well that in his current situation, commanding the troops he has now is basically at his limit. If there are more, he really won't be able to command them. Let alone winning the battle, I am afraid that even the normal operation of the army will be problematic, and the consequences will be disastrous. But soon, after he carefully read the contents of the entire telegram, he understood Cun Yunsheng's intention. On the one hand, Cun Yunsheng really wanted to further train his military command ability by letting him command so many troops. After all, abilities are constantly improved in practice. Only by experiencing more big scenes and commanding large troops in battle can he Grow faster.
On the other hand, considering that there are too many indigenous people, in previous battles, although the indigenous troops were large in number, their combat effectiveness was really limited, and sometimes they were quite a hindrance, so Cun Yunsheng decided to increase the number of troops. The consumption of these natives allowed them to play some "role" in the battle. Even if they were used as cannon fodder, they could be considered as contributing to the overall combat goal. After learning this, Bu La felt mixed emotions in his heart. He understood This was a helpless move, and I lamented the cruelty of war. Seeing this situation, Bu La didn't hesitate much. He also had his own considerations about the current situation. He also felt that there were too many of these natives. Sometimes staying with him would not only not be of much use, but might also cause all kinds of troubles. He happened to have the task of attacking Alexandria next, so he might as well take this opportunity. After consuming a wave, it can be regarded as making the best use of it. After reading the telegram, Bu La's eyes flashed with a trace of cruelty, and there was a sense of determination in his eyes. "Those who are not of my race must have different minds." He has always kept this sentence firmly in mind. In his opinion, these natives are not of the same mind as him, and they may not be reliable at critical moments on the battlefield, so Thinking of letting them charge into the battle and consume the firepower of the German army, he felt no guilt in his heart. He felt that this was all forced by the war situation. Not long after, Bu La tidied up his troops and led the mighty tens of thousands of troops toward Alexandria. Dust was flying along the way, and the troops carried an indomitable momentum, but no one expected that the attack on Alexandria would be very unsuccessful. Because in addition to a large number of German troops stationed here, there are also abundant supplies. If the German army has sufficient troops, it can build a strict defense system. Whether it is the deployment of defenses at various key strongholds or the cross-cooperation of firepower, everything is properly arranged. And the rich material reserves mean that they have no worries about logistical supplies. They don't have to worry about shortages of ammunition, food, etc., and they can hold on for a long time. In other words, if nothing unexpected happens, the German army will rely on With such an advantage, we can stay here for a long time. Facts have proved that this is indeed the case. When Bula led his troops to Alexandria, he immediately launched an attack. He thought that with the numerical advantage, he could make some progress, but the reality gave him a heavy blow. hit. The German army relied on its solid defenses and fierce firepower to stubbornly block the attacking troops. As a result, after the battle that day, Bu La lost a regiment of troops. The battlefield was full of soldiers. Screams and gunfire, blood dyed the land red. Such a start made Bu La's face become particularly solemn, and he realized that Alexandria was far more difficult to chew than he thought. "It looks like it won't be that easy to take over this city." Bu La looked at the heavily guarded Alexandria in front of him and shook his head helplessly, with a solemn look on his face. When Cairo was attacked before, the situation was relatively better. At that time, the natives in the city could be cleverly used to make some small moves behind the German army to create chaos, thus having a certain impact on the German defense and causing harm to their own troops. Create some offensive opportunities. But now facing Alexandria, the situation is completely different. This city is not just an ordinary port. It also has a large number of advanced and complete military facilities. Those sturdy bunkers, densely packed trenches, and powerful coastal defense guns, etc., form an insurmountable line of defense. . In addition, there are a large number of German troops here who are strictly guarded. They are well-trained and experienced in combat. Under the dispatch of the German commander, they cooperate very well, making the entire defense system impregnable. It is not easy to win here. thing. Not only that, but there were German fighter planes in the sky watching eagerly. These fighter planes would roar over from time to time, dropping bombs one after another at the attacking troops, or shooting with machine guns, causing a lot of damage to the unscrupulous troops. casualties and great psychological pressure. So based on these circumstances, if you want to win this city, you will probably have to pay a huge price. Bu La knows very well that this will be an extremely difficult and hard battle. He finally understood why Cun Yunsheng asked him to command 50,000 people. When he first received the order, he thought that the number of people was too much and he couldn't command it at all. But now it seems that with this battle in front of him, With the intensity of the attack and the tenacity of the German defense, these 50,000 people are probably far from enough. The ensuing battle did prove that his guess was right. The battle was so brutal that almost a regiment of troops was lost every day. The number of troops was drastically reduced, and their morale was also greatly affected. Influence. On the other hand, the German army, relying on its solid defenses and good combat cooperation, did not suffer many casualties. There were only two or three hundred people at most, and sometimes even less. This contrast is really too disparate. Look at it like this. Looking at the situation of the battle, his brows furrowed even more tightly, his heart was extremely anxious, but he couldn't think of any good way to break the situation. "This is taking human lives to consume our vitality." General Amni, the German commander in the city, frowned, his eyebrows were twisted into twists, and his eyes were full of worry. After three days of fierce fighting, he was already keenly aware of the enemy's intentions. It was obvious that the opponent intended to use human lives to continuously attack their defense line and thereby consume their vitality. Although this style of play was somewhat "barbaric" ”, but it really gave him a headache. "Sir, I'm afraid we have to find a way, otherwise if it takes too long, we may not be able to hold it." The subordinates looked at General Amni's solemn expression and reminded him carefully in a low voice. His words were full of worry. After all, Alexandria is so important. We all know that if we can't keep it, the consequences will be disastrous. Hearing this, General Amni naturally knew the seriousness of the matter. He nodded expressionlessly, but his heart felt as heavy as a big stone. "Of course, I'm thinking of a way." He said this, but in fact, he didn't really have any good ideas in mind at the moment. After all, the troops in his hands are really limited. Marshal Rommel took most of the elite troops to fight in the Middle East. They were all troops capable of recruiting and fighting. Originally, with these troops, they could operate on various battlefields with ease. to cope with various situations. But once they left, their strength was suddenly reduced a lot. Moreover, the remaining troops were later transferred to Libya. It was said that manpower was urgently needed for oil field construction and other matters there. As a result, such a large area, such an important strategic location like Alexandria, had so many troops stationed there. But very Xi Shao, now we have to rely on this small force to deal with the waves of enemy attacks that are coming like a tidal wave. It is really not enough. General Amni stood in the command post, looking at the map, his brows getting tighter and tighter. , thinking hard about how to deal with it. "Sir, I suggest that we propose to the Supreme Command that Marshal Rommel's troops be transferred back, or that reinforcements be drawn from the mainland. Otherwise, we simply cannot hold on with our existing troops." The subordinates looked at General Amni's frowning face. Looking anxious, he couldn't help but say again that in his opinion, the current situation can only be improved by increasing the number of troops. Otherwise, Alexandria will be breached sooner or later. Who knew that General Amni shook his head helplessly and refused: "The headquarters cannot mobilize more troops now. The only troops they have have been transferred to Gibraltar. Unless the war there is over, there will definitely be no reinforcements." "General Amni is very aware of the current deployment situation of the German army. The entire German army is facing a lot of pressure on various battlefields, and its troops are already stretched thin.
In the current German army, basically all the soldiers that should be recruited have been recruited. Most of the young and middle-aged people in the country who are suitable for fighting on the battlefield have already devoted themselves to the war. There are really very few soldiers that can be supplemented. If we go further, only underage children will be left, but these children are the hope of the country and the pillars of the future. They will definitely not be allowed to go to the battlefield until it is absolutely necessary and at a critical moment of life and death. , after all, letting children experience the cruelty of war is what no one wants to see. Read the error-free version at 69 Book Bar! 6=9+Book_Bar debuts this novel. Of course, they can also allocate some of their workers to supplement their troops, but if they do that, it will have a great impact on the production of armaments. You know, armament production is also crucial to war. Without sufficient supply of weapons and ammunition, what will the soldiers on the front line use to fight? So this is also a dilemma. General Amni understands that neither of these two methods will work. He can only find other ways to deal with the current crisis, but these other methods are not so easy to come up with. Yes, he frowned and fell into deeper contemplation. "Then we can only ask the Italian army to increase their support." The subordinate spread his hands and said helplessly, as if he had thought of all the ways. There was really no choice but to put this The last hope rested on the Italian army. In his opinion, if this doesn't work and that doesn't work, only the Italian army can continue to fight for it. After all, this is also their Italian territory. If they don't take the initiative and actively come to support, then Why should the German army defend so desperately? The German army cannot bear such a huge pressure unilaterally. "Italian army?" When General Amni heard this, he subconsciously felt a sense of disgust and frowned. He was very clear about the "glorious deeds" of these Italian troops. In previous battles, those Italian troops had behaved really badly. Not only were their disciplines loose, but they also had no rules for fighting. The tougher opponents were completely defeated, and now they are actually being deployed to support them. Isn't this a joke? General Amni was very unhappy in his heart. "Sir, in fact, the combat effectiveness of those black-shirted troops is quite good." Looking at General Amni's conflicted expression, his subordinates quickly reminded him that although the overall Italian army was not doing well, the black-shirted troops still had certain qualities. It might be useful in combat. Hearing this, General Amni was silent for a while, weighing the pros and cons in his mind. Indeed, compared to the rest of the ragtag troops of the Italian army, the combat effectiveness of Mussolini's black shirt army is indeed better, but it is only a little better. Compared with the elite troops of the German army, there is still a big gap. If you place high hopes on them and count on them to play a key role in turning the tide of the war, you may be disappointed in the end. But then I thought about it again, the combat effectiveness of the enemy on the opposite side is actually just like that. Although there are many people, most of them are indigenous people with limited combat capabilities. Let the black-shirted army come over and give it a try. Maybe they can really be effective, even if they only share part of the burden. The defensive pressure is good, General Amni thought, and his brows relaxed a little. He felt that he could try to ask the Italian army for support from the black shirts, but he still felt a little unsure. He didn’t know what the black shirts were. Whether the military can be relied on or not. (End of chapter)