The smoke of gunpowder on the North African battlefield finally dissipated, and the Allies won hard. Cunyunsheng, a general who stood out in the Battle of North Africa with his outstanding command talent and fearless courage, led his troops to fight in the rain of bullets and made great achievements for the victory of the Allies. However, before he could take a good breath, undercurrents began to surge within the Allies, and a new crisis quietly came. When Cun Yunsheng turned his attention to Sicily and prepared to continue to move forward, the resistance he faced far exceeded expectations. The German army's resistance was extremely tenacious and the counterattack was so fierce that it completely exceeded Cun Yunsheng's imagination. The smooth landing battle originally planned instantly turned into a cruel and **** battle. When you land on the beach, the sound of gunfire was deafening, and the smoke filled the air so that it was almost impossible to see the scene in front of you. The soldiers were shuttled through the rain of bullets, and people kept falling down, and blood stained the beach. Cun Yunsheng stood on the command ship, his brows frowned tightly into the word "chuan". Looking at the coastline engulfed by the war, his heart was filled with worries and helplessness. He knew very well that this landing battle was much more difficult than he imagined. The number of casualties in the army continued to rise like an out-of-control flood. Behind each number is a living life and a broken family. Just as Cunyunsheng was struggling to support and fought hard with the German army, the top leaders of the Allied forces suddenly issued a puzzling order - to stop logging in.
This order seemed to be out of care for Cun Yunsheng and his troops, claiming that he worked too hard during this period and that the troops suffered heavy casualties and needed rest. But Cun Yunsheng knew in his heart that there might be a deeper purpose hidden behind this. Since he led his troops to capture North Africa, some of the Allied senior officials have become jealous. Now seeing him encountering difficulties in the landing battle in Sicily, they want to take the opportunity to pick peaches and take the credit to him. Faced with this unreasonable order, Cun Yunsheng did not hesitate at all. He has a firm and decisive personality. Since his superiors have made such a decision, he is unwilling to make unnecessary struggles. So he decisively ordered the troops landing in Sicily to withdraw quickly. He knew very well that continuing to persevere under such circumstances would not only not change the situation, but also could make more soldiers sacrifice in vain. The US military did not pay much attention to Cunyunsheng's decision, and even secretly felt happy. In the eyes of the US military, the landing operation in Sicily is not difficult. They believe that with their strong military strength and advanced equipment, they will be able to easily capture the island. So, under the guidance of the two minesweepers, the first batch of US landing troops quickly took action and began to try to land. The purpose of the US military's landing this time is very clear, which is to detect the real situation on Sicily. After all, this island is still a mystery full of unknowns for them. They all know very little about the enemy deployment, fortifications, terrain and landforms on the island. During the login process, everything went very smoothly at first. The soldiers rode on the landing ship and slowly approached the beach. When the landing ship successfully landed, the soldiers quickly jumped off the ship and picked up their weapons skillfully. The infantry held the Garland semi-automatic rifle tightly, and the cold touch of the gun body made them feel a little at ease in the tense atmosphere; the machine gunners quickly set up the Browning heavy machine gun, adjust the angle, and the black muzzle was matched. The enemy positions ahead were accurate; Bazuka bazooka, 60mm mortar and flamethrower were all in their place, and everything was carried out in an orderly manner according to the process of prior exercises. "Fire!" With a loud and firm order, all the firepower instantly poured towards the defensive position directly in front of him. Bullets were shot at the enemy's positions as densely as raindrops, and shells exploded on the positions, fires soared into the sky, and gunpowders filled with smoke. The US military tried to use this powerful firepower to cover every position, leaving the enemy with no power to fight back, and completely destroy their fortifications. However, they underestimated the enemy's will to resist and combat ability.
On the position, the Italian army quickly fought back. The Italian army is not unfamiliar with this kind of trench warfare. They have experienced countless similar battles on this land and have rich combat experience. The soldiers hid in the trenches, relying on simple fortifications, and used their weapons to resist the US attack tenaciously. Bullets shuttled through the air, making sharp whistling sounds, and the shouts of killing from both sides intertwined, and the entire beachhead position instantly turned into a sea of fire, and the heat of the war made people's skin hurt. Behind the position, Major Alfred of the 26th Armored Division of the German Army was watching everything on the beach with a telescope. He is tall and upright, and his straight military uniform shows his military identity. His eyes were sharp and cold, revealing a sense of calmness and decisiveness that had been through the battlefield for a long time. "There are only two battalions, which are obviously a temptation force." He put down his telescope and turned to the soldiers beside him, his voice low and powerful, "Remember our mission is to lure the enemy into depth and then wipe them out." His The words were full of confidence and determination, as if everything was under his control. "Battery Commander, why not annihilate them at the beach? Isn't that easier?" a young lieutenant couldn't help asking. There was still a hint of tenderness on his face, and he obviously did not fully understand the complexity of this war. In his opinion, directly eliminating the enemy on the beach is the most direct and effective way. Major Alfred glanced at him, with a little contempt in his eyes: "Idiot, do you think the more than 20 enemy warships are decorations? Destroy them at the beach. Aren't we going to be bombarded by battleships?" There was a hint of regret in his tone, and he thought that this young lieutenant still lacked practical experience. After hearing this, the second lieutenant's face turned red and white. He realized that his ideas were too simple and naive, and only saw immediate interests, but ignored the potential huge danger. The other soldiers next to them also suddenly realized and nodded in agreement. Only then did they realize that although the beachhead position could block the enemy's attack, it was also exposed to the artillery fire of enemy warships. Once they have fierce fire with the enemy there, they will be subject to fierce bombing by enemy warships, with unimaginable consequences. "Execute the order, remember to lure the enemy into the depths." Major Alfred emphasized again, his voice firm and unquestionable. "Yes, sir!" the soldiers replied in unison, their voices echoing on the battlefield, full of strength and determination. At this time, the . infantrymen who were advancing were nervous. The silence on the island made them uneasy, and there was no movement after that except for the gunfire between the two sides at the beginning. This unusual quietness, like the calm before the storm, filled their hearts with fear and doubt. "It's too quiet, will there be an ambush?" a soldier couldn't help but whisper, his voice trembling slightly, and he was obviously filled with fear. In this strange and dangerous land, any movement can make their nerves tense. "Ambushes? Do you know how big this island is? Is it still ambush?" a soldier next to him mocked. He tried to use this method to hide his inner uneasiness, but in fact, he was also unsure. In this unknown environment, no one knows what will happen in the next second. "Be careful, you always feel something is wrong." The US major who led the team frowned and said. His eyes were watching the surroundings with vigilance. Years of combat experience gave him a strong premonition, and there seemed to be huge danger hidden here. He knew very well that any abnormality on the battlefield could mean the enemy's conspiracy and should not be taken lightly. No mistakes, one song, one content, one in 6, one book, one bar, one reading! "Sir, you are too cautious." A soldier murmured in a low voice. He felt that the superior was a little too careful, maybe he was just scaring himself. "Be careful, according to the intelligence, there are German troops on the island." The US major said seriously. His tone revealed a hint of worry. The German army's combat effectiveness is well known. Once it encounters it, it will definitely be a fierce battle. When all the soldiers heard about the German army, they immediately became alert. They clasped the weapons in their hands, their fingers trembled slightly, ready to deal with possible dangers. They began to move carefully towards the depth of the position, and every step they took was like walking on thin ice, for fear that they would enter the enemy's trap by accident. Their eyes were filled with fear and tension, and sweat kept rolling down their foreheads, dripping onto the dry land, disappearing instantly. "Generate power to the command center, just say that everything is fine and you can land on a large scale." After rushing forward for dozens of meters, he found that there was still no gunshots. The US major turned his head and said to the correspondent soldier beside him. A look of relaxation appeared on his face, thinking that his worries were redundant. However, as soon as he finished speaking, a "bang" shot broke the calm. A bullet passed through the air like lightning and accurately shot the US major in the head. His body shook, then his head tilted, and his whole body fell straight to the ground. Blood flowed out of his head and spread rapidly on the dry land, forming a shocking pool of blood. "Sir? The sir has been shot, there is a sniper." A soldier shouted in horror. His voice was filled with despair and fear, as if the end of the world was approaching. "Trouble, strike back." The other soldiers shouted in panic. They looked around, trying to find the sniper hiding in the dark. But there was silence around, only a gentle breeze blowing by, bringing up a trace of dust. They had no idea where the enemy was hiding, so they could only shoot around blindly, and bullets flew by, but had no target. "Damn it, I can't find him." A soldier said anxiously. His face was covered in sweat, and his hands were shaking constantly from tension. In this life-and-death moment, he felt unprecedented helplessness and despair. At this moment, countless gunfires suddenly sounded in the originally quiet trenches. German soldiers jumped out of the trenches, their weapons spewed flames, and bullets hit the American soldiers like a sudden rain. The US soldiers were caught off guard and fell into chaos in an instant. They were so dizzy that they were beaten by the sudden attack from the enemy that they completely lost their organization and command. Many people fell into a pool of blood before they could react.
"Bad bastard, how did they appear?" a US soldier shouted angrily. His eyes were filled with fear and despair, and he didn't understand why the enemy suddenly appeared behind them. "No, there is authenticity here." A soldier suddenly discovered the enemy's secret and shouted loudly. His voice was filled with shock and fear. It turned out that the enemy had already dug up the tunnel and lurked around them, waiting for the best time to launch an attack. "Oh my God, I don't want to die, save me quickly." A wounded soldier lay on the ground, moaning in pain. He stretched out his hand and tried to catch his comrades around him, but the comrades around him were unable to protect themselves and had no time to take care of him. His eyes were filled with despair, and he could only watch as death approached step by step. They have ambition but no intention, and the German troops here are all elite troops, they are well-trained and have rich combat experience. For a time, the US soldiers suffered heavy losses, and their counterattack seemed so powerless. Occasionally sporadic gunfire could not stop the German attack. In less than five minutes, the two US infantry battalions that landed were completely wiped out, and none of them were left behind. On the battlefield, there was only a dead silence, as well as corpses and blood all over the ground. The sun shines on this **** land, but it does not bring a trace of warmth, but instead makes people feel even colder and more desperate. "The authenticity arranged by the commander is indeed easy to use." A German soldier sighed as he looked at the corpses all over the ground. A smug smile appeared on his face, as if cheering for his victory. "Yes, it's so awesome. Kill them so easily." Another German soldier echoed. They were impressed by the commander's decision. It was this tunnel that allowed them to achieve such a brilliant victory in this battle. During this period, Major General Bugdorf has been paying close attention to the defense on the island. He knew very well that no matter how advanced and solid the fortifications dug were, it would be difficult for them to last for too long under the bombardment of naval guns. Even if you use all steel to build a defense line, you can't stand the shock wave and shake people. Therefore, he did not make large-scale improvements to the fortifications on the island, but instead took a different approach, concentrated all the manpower on the island, and hollowed out the entire island. Basically, the underground passages can be connected from the center of the island to the beachhead position. This means that by taking the underground passage from the center of the island, you can reach anywhere on the island. In this way, it can not only avoid the attack of ship guns, but also quickly reinforce various trenches. At critical moments, these authenticity became the German army's secret weapon, making the enemy unable to defend. (End of this chapter)