On a rough sea, the US landing fleet slowly approached Sicily like a giant beast. The sea breeze roared, and the waves hit the side of the landing ship, splashing layers of white waves. The soldiers' faces were blown red by the sea breeze, but their eyes revealed tension and firmness. "Be careful, get ready to log in!" The commander's voice echoed through the fleet through the loudspeaker. When everyone said this, they couldn't help but think of the sea covered with mines and the scene where the landing ship was blown into the sky before, and everyone was shuddered. Those tragic scenes seemed to be still in front of them, and the screams and blood of their comrades made them full of fear for the upcoming landing. "What should I do now? Should I continue to move forward or wait for the follow-up troops?" At this time, a captain asked anxiously. He always felt like there was a trap around him, but he didn't know where it was. That invisible pressure, like a huge net, enveloped them. "Go forward, but we must slow down and move forward carefully. Our support troops will soon land in full, and then we will be able to completely strangle these guys on the island." The major thought for a while and said with a firm look. He tried to boost morale with words, although his heart was filled with uneasiness. "Yeah! That's all for the time being." The captain nodded, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself down.
"By the way, where is our Air Force? Why is there no Air Force support for so long?" Suddenly, someone asked a question. Hearing this, everyone was stunned. It was said that the Air Force had already come to support him for so long. Why did it take so long this time? This question is like a heavy stone, pressing on everyone's heart. "Also, where did the first batch of landing troops go? Why didn't there be a trace of gunfire? Did they be wiped out?" someone said in horror, with trembling voices. "It shouldn't be. The first batch of landing troops were all elite. Even if they were surrounded, they still had the power to resist. It was impossible that there was no sound at all and they would never be completely wiped out." The US Lieutenant Colonel leader analyzed calmly. . He tried to comfort everyone from a rational perspective, but deep down he was also a little uneasy. "Yes, they must be heading towards the center of the island. Sir, are we going forward now?" the major battalion commander next to him said affirmatively, revealing his trust in his superiors in his eyes. "Go forward." The Lieutenant Colonel leader nodded and said. In this way, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel, the US military slowly advanced. The soldiers' steps were heavy and cautious, and each step seemed to be on the unknown danger. Of course, the infantry still hid behind the tank, so it is safer to let the tank lead the way. The huge tanks slowly moved forward, and the tracks left deep marks on the beach. In order to ensure the safety of the two wings, two well-trained reconnaissance units with Thomson submachine guns were even dispatched to conduct reconnaissance on both wings. They were like keen cheetahs, carefully searching for all movements around them, with the purpose of preventing them from surrounding them from wings. But what they didn't know was that the German army was using rocket launchers at this time and had aimed them tightly, preparing to launch a shelling attack. On a hidden position in Sicily, the German rocket launchers were neatly arranged, and the muzzles were aimed at the direction of the US military's advance. These rocket launchers have shown their power on the Eastern Line, but they have not been shown on the Southern Line. In addition, transportation is more convenient, so this time I will follow the 26th Armored Division to Sicily. They will soon show huge performances here. The power of "It's almost impossible for these rocket launchers to be used for us. If it were used by the enemy, we would probably have to explain them here today." An artillery soldier sighed with a look of gratitude on his face. "Yes! Just one hundred gates is equivalent to a thousand gates at a time, which is simply too terrifying." Another artilleryman echoed, revealing awe of this weapon in his eyes. "This time it's enough for the US military to have a drink." Someone said with a smile, and the laughter was full of expectations for victory. "Coordinate XX, position 00, launch." With a command, thousands of rockets rushed towards the location where the US military was, with a sharp whistling sound. In less than ten seconds, a rumbling sound came, as if the earth was roaring angrily. "My God, this is so terrifying. With such firepower, I believe no one can escape." The German soldiers exclaimed at the area covered by fire and smoke. "Yes, it's so terrifying. This weapon is so perverted." "Hehe, you don't have to be afraid to see the US military again in the future. This alone can kill them." On the other hand, the advancing US military was in a tragic situation at this time. During the baptism of the rocket rain just now, except for a few who survived, everyone was blown into broken limbs and broken arms. Screams and shouts intertwined, permeating the entire battlefield. Even the Sherman tank could not escape the fate of being blown into scrap iron. The huge tank was overturned by the air waves of explosion, and parts were scattered all over the ground. "What kind of weapon is this? It's so terrifying and incredible." The surviving American soldiers looked at the mess on the ground and said madly. Their eyes were filled with fear and despair, and this sudden blow left them completely overwhelmed. "Did the first batch of landing troops be wiped out like this?" Someone murmured to himself, his voice full of disbelief.
At this time, the commander of the Fifth Division of the US Army was leading his main force of the Fifth Division on a landing craft and landing towards Sicily. "What kind of explosion sound is that?" The commander of the Fifth Division said in surprise, looking at the firelight in the distance. The fire and the thick smoke that soared into the sky were like a huge demon, causing an ominous premonition to surge in his heart. Like his reaction, all the soldiers of the Fifth Division who were on the landing ship were attracted by the loud explosion and stared at the smoke-filled Sicily. Their faces were full of doubts and concerns, and they didn't know what was waiting for them ahead. However, before they could come back to their senses, the explosion ended again. Then the entire Sicily fell into silence again, without a slight sound. Even the shore defense artillery that had been counterattacking intermittently before stopped attacking. In the entire sea, except for the sound of sea breeze and waves, there is only the sound of landing ships sailing. This strange silence made everyone feel uneasy. "Is something wrong with our troops?" asked anxiously. Such a huge explosion was definitely not something that the landing troops could cause, it was definitely the enemy. If there were really the second batch of landing troops within the explosion range just now, it would mean that they had been wiped out. Even if the entire army was not wiped out, there would be heavy casualties. "Teacher Commander, that position seems to be the location where the Second Regiment sent the telegram back." The Chief of Staff said quickly, his face becoming very ugly. "Bastard, FUCK, please contact me the island's troops and use radio and signal guns." The division commander ordered loudly, his tone full of anxiety and anger. "Yes. Sir!" The Chief of Staff immediately replied in a loud voice. Then the Chief of Staff contacted the correspondents and asked them to call the US troops on the island immediately. However, the commander of the Fifth Division of the US Army had an ominous feeling that instantly surged into his heart, making him uneasy. He paced back and forth on the deck, staring at the direction of Sicily, as if he could see what was happening on the island. Soon, the Chief of Staff came back, his face looked very ugly, and he hurriedly said, "Sir, we cannot contact the troops on the island, and there is no response from the signal gun." "FUCK, there is no response at all?" The commander of the Fifth Division said in shock, and he couldn't believe his ears. "Yes, division commander! We have contacted the island many times, but no one responded to us. I think something should have happened to them. Like the first batch of landing troops, they should have been wiped out." The Chief of Staff looked very anxious. He said, with a hint of trembling in his voice. "Damn it, is it possible that the troops on the island did not see the signal gun?" the commander of the Fifth Division asked hurriedly. He still held a glimmer of hope, hoping that the troops on the island did not see the signal gun or the radio station was broken, so he did not receive the signal. Unfortunately, the Chief of Staff shook his head and said, "Sir, we have fired ten signal guns, and I believe they should be able to see them." "Bastard, what kind of weapon is it that can destroy our two infantry regiments in an instant." The commander of the Fifth Division said in disbelief. Those were nearly two infantry regiments, and the artillery fire cover in an instant was completely gone. This was incredible. "I don't know, it may be the German rocket launcher. They have used it on the Eastern Front. Maybe they launched it from Sicily." The Chief of Staff guessed. Upon hearing this, the commander of the Fifth Division looked very ugly. He did not expect that the defenders on the island had such powerful weapons, which made him in a dilemma. He looked at the island that seemed calm but hidden danger, and his heart was full of entanglement. No mistakes, one song, one content, one in 6, one book, one bar, one reading! Continue to log in and you may encounter the same devastating blow; if you do not log in, you will not be able to complete the combat mission and will not be able to explain to the Allied Command. "Sir, should we continue to carry out landing operations now?" the chief of staff looked at the silent division commander and asked. He also understood the difficult situation of the division commander at this time, but the battlefield situation was urgent and hesitation could not be tolerated. "Wait for a moment, I'll call the commander." After thinking about it, the commander of the Fifth Division decided to report. After all, the situation on the island is unknown now. If you land rashly at this time, you may be ambushed. "Yes!" said the Chief of Staff respectfully, then retreated aside, waiting for the commander's instructions. The commander of the Fifth Division walked to the communication equipment, picked up the microphone, and reported to Lieutenant General Lucius Clay. The sound of electric current from the microphone seemed to be the lingering sound on the battlefield, making him feel even heavier. When Lieutenant General Lucius Clay received the call, he frowned after listening to the report. He knew the importance of the Sicily battle and could not retreat because of this setback, but he could not blindly let the soldiers die. After a brief thought, he immediately ordered: "Log in first, but don't advance, wait until the large army has landed." "Yes!" the commander of the Fifth Division responded. Putting down the microphone, he took a deep breath, then turned to the Chief of Staff and said, "Transfer the order and prepare to land, but everyone should be alert and fight back immediately if there is a situation." "I understand!" The Chief of Staff quickly turned around and went to convey the commander's order. The landing craft slowly approached Sicily again, and the soldiers held the weapons in their hands and stared at the coastline ahead with their eyes. Their heartbeats accelerated, and everyone knew that what awaits them next would be an unknown battle. The moment the landing craft touched the beach, the soldiers quickly jumped off and looked for cover on the beach. They moved forward carefully, with every step full of vigilance. There was a tense atmosphere on the beach, as if the air was ignited. At the same time, the German strongholds on the island are also closely monitoring the US military's operations. They hid in the dark, waiting for the best time to prepare to give the US military another fatal blow.
On a high ground, the German observation post clearly saw the US military's landing through the telescope. "Report, the US military has begun to land again." The observation post reported to the commander. "Prepare for the battle, and then fire when they get closer." The commander ordered calmly. He knew that the strength of the US military should not be underestimated and must be dealt with carefully. As the US military continues to advance, the distance between the two sides is getting closer. The air was filled with the smell of gunpowder, and the war was about to break out. Suddenly, the German machine gun position opened fire, and dense bullets fired towards the US military like raindrops. US soldiers looked for bunkers and fought back. For a moment, gunfire and explosions resounded throughout Sicily again. After landing, although the US military did not advance rashly, it also faced tenacious resistance from the German army. They tried to break through the German defense line and contact the troops that had landed before, but each attack was met with a fierce counterattack from the German army. "We cannot be beaten passively like this. We must find a way to break through their defense." A US company commander said anxiously. "But their firepower is too strong, we can't rush up at all." A soldier said helplessly. Just when the US military was in trouble, their air force finally arrived. Fighters whizzed through the sky and bombed the German positions. Explosions came one after another, and the German defense line was loosened. "Good opportunity, rush!" The US company commander seized the opportunity and led the soldiers to charge. Under the cover of the Air Force, the US military finally broke through the German first line of defense. However, the German army did not give up. They quickly adjusted their deployment and continued to resist tenaciously on the second line of defense. At the same time, the German rocket launcher troops were also reloading ammunition and preparing to launch another strike against the US military. "Their rocket launchers cannot be allowed to work again, we must find their launch positions." The commander of the US Fifth Division realized the seriousness of the problem and issued an order to search for the German rocket launchers' positions. (End of this chapter)