"If it is a hard battle, this company equipped with chariots can kill a large number of infantry in a short time!" Logan explained, "It is quite amazing to install four large-caliber machine guns on the chassis of the No.2 tank. Once this weapon enters the flat-fire state, its lethality to the violent 1ou target is quite amazing! My idea is that these anti-chariots raided the guards in front of the parliament building. We are not as simple as firing a gun to deter, but we must really fight! Then our soldiers rushed into the parliament building to find and arrest Himmler’s backbone, so as to have a chance to quell the unrest in the shortest possible time! "
Although the Eye 6 Army is determined to recapture Berlin, the two sides still use force to deter the real large-scale exchange of fire, and the casualties have not yet occurred, and they still remain in double digits-when the Soviet Union’s millions of soldiers are still eyeing the eastern front, the commanders at all levels of the SS and the Wehrmacht seem to be trying to avoid serious consumption. This may be unexpected for the top leaders of both sides!
Von Kluger wanted to think, "This is really a way! General Logan, how successful are you? "
Logan estimated in his mind that "if Himmler is indeed in the Capitol, we have a 50% chance of success;" If not …! "
"The 6 th Army continues to approach the city center. Will they evacuate before?" Studente speculated that
"It’s hard to tell!" Von Kluger frowned. "Every action is risky. We won’t know whether it will succeed in the end until we do it! General Logan, what do you think of sending an armored unit from the 6 th Army to wear ha near the Capitol during your defense operation? "
Logan looked at the map for a while. "This can not only meet when necessary, but also distract the attention of the SS. I think we can try one!" In terms of route, we can still guide the Berlin defense forces! "
Marshal von Kluger is a highly effective man. He raised his hand and looked at his watch. "Time is running out. That’s settled! I’ll coordinate the 6 th army, and I’ll entrust you two here-we’re betting on you now! "
Logan Studente glanced at each other and smiled. "Never let down the trust of our compatriots in the 6 th Army!"
During the wartime, the Berlin Defense Headquarters was relocated several times, and now it is located in Charlottenburg Park in the west. The green space here occupies nearly one-sixth of Berlin’s urban area, which is a rare large oasis in a modern city. During the wartime, people are often evacuated. Officers dressed in military cabins are quite busy. Among them, a rather young general is unique in his aristocratic temperament.
"Sir, the general staff is coming in secret!" A vigorous communication officer sent an automatic printing and decoding bar, but the words were connected in a few words that were not fluent. Seeing that the young general took out a brand-new soft-skinned cheat sheet from his pocket and turned over a few pages with the decoding bar, he nodded and shook his head. After a long time, he finally went to the phone and shook the handle, picked up the words. "Get me Command No.9 … I’m von Derchester … Now you immediately dispatched officers to advance to the Capitol! If you stop the direct fire in the middle! Listen to me, you must enter the Capitol and arrest Himmler! "
When this last sentence was exported to the wooden house, it suddenly became a great contrast, which made people feel that they had fallen into an ice hole ―― there is a saying in Europe that when many people accept it in unison, it means that a demon flies overhead.
"Is to enter the capitol to arrest Himmler! I, Von Derchester, take responsibility for this operation! Long live the Defence Forces! " The young general was afraid of the silence around him and repeated it into the microphone. After being confirmed by the other party, he hung up and glanced around. "You guys, we should consider ourselves a member of the National Defence Force! Long live the Rong Defence Force!"
This sentence immediately received the effect, and everyone shouted "Long live the National Defence Force" with excitement, and then went on with their busy work with high morale.
King’s Square, located at the end of Shengli Street, is the most famous and beautiful square in Berlin. The mechanized combat company of the 2nd defense regiment of the German Army is located in the test unit of the ground defense force in the north of this square. This company is equipped with two self-defense weapons, one is the semi-tracked armored vehicle base, and the other is the f1ak3 chariot with a 30 mm machine gun. The second is that it was put into production in late 194o and the second tank chassis was modified. The ii chariot is equipped with four anti-aircraft guns, which is extremely aggressive to low targets.
With the command to recharge your batteries, the soldiers acted as quickly as possible, and both offensive and defensive were excellent. Type ii chariots led the way to lower the muzzle f1ak3, followed by the rest of the soldiers, all of whom took infantry weapons to follow up and went straight through King’s Square, and then the back door of the Parliament Building was close at hand!
"No moving forward!"
The SS soldiers set up a cordon on the east side of King’s Square. When they came here badly, they even swept mg34 for a shuttle. However, this warning shot immediately caused fatal disaster to these unlucky people. Machine guns and artillery shells came from self-defense guns as dense and violent as raindrops. In a blink of an eye, the perimeter cordon of the SS disappeared in front of the parliament building. Several No.4 tanks didn’t come to swing at all-soldiers with rifles and submachine guns swarmed in from the back door to take the stairs, run the stairs and then clean them up in Himm. v
Chapter 3 Great things can be achieved
Starlight is sparse, the night is silent, and the canopy keeps the natural color, which also means that there is no large-scale firefight in the bustling Berlin city. It is convenient to contact Von Kluger and his staff officers. They have never left the Kumeisdorf proving ground, which is far from the noise and has become an important fulcrum that affects the situation. Because of common interests, they are closely coordinated with the generals, but their minds are not necessarily as simple as sincere expressions on their faces, and things are often so embarrassing.
"Marshal, we have good news and bad news!" After getting the new report from Karen, Logan went straight to Von Kluger’s side. Before that, they were far apart in age. They had dealt with each other several times and said that it was speculative not to talk to appreciate each other.
"It seems that … Himmler was not caught?" The old marshal has seen the answer from Logan’s expression.
"Himmler is not in the Capitol. We have captured six cabinet ministers, including Goebbels!" There are too many disappointments in Logan’s tone. It is a great adventure to be able to complete this raid with a company of troops in the military. In Adolf Hitler’s cabinet, the ministers are mostly obedient to the executors in politics and diplomacy. Only Goebbels and ribbentrop are called key figures, and these two are the masters of imperial propaganda machines and the "mouthpiece of the yuan". It is also quite rewarding for Goebbels to be able to control them!
"Before the matter is completely solved, they are still under the care of the cabinet minister. We will protect them properly!" Kluge tactfully corrected
"Hey, really!" Rogan’s intention is to surround Berlin on three sides with many thoughts. Because of the successful occupation of the urban area before dark, a large number of troops have been formed in the eye of the train. On their way to the city center, the SS troops have mostly made symbolic resistance. It seems that the combat effectiveness of the Wehrmacht is still overwhelming in this crisis-even if Himmler escapes, it will be a matter of hours at most before the empire returns to the control of the Wehrmacht!
The telephone line to the outside world has been restored at the proving ground of the Sixth Army General Staff. The Sixth Army Engineering Unit has also set up two temporary special lines very efficiently. After receiving the call from the Sixth Army Command, Marshal Kruger said to Logan
"This should be good news-we have just reached an agreement with Deputy Minister Hess that the new government will protect and form Marshal Blausic in the army, and that the military and diplomatic decisions of the interim president of the country will be exercised under democratic supervision, while the Deputy Minister will be specifically responsible for political affairs!"
At first glance, Logan was a little surprised, because he had always believed that the generals of the army would not let the sinking Socialist Party take power, but would form a truly democratic new government. However, after careful consideration, although the army can control the country and take charge of military diplomacy and politics, it still has to be transported by professional politicians. More importantly, it has millions of SS organizations. It is unrealistic to disintegrate and eliminate them in a short period of time. Rudolph Hess, the deputy title of the National Socialist Party, is the most ideal "buffer" at present, which makes the generals of the 6 th Army feel at ease. A series of recent events have fully proved that Rudolph Hess is a party stick with a soft personality and a false name. Idealism is more than realistic control, and the possibility of being elected as the prime minister of the country by him has been suppressed to a relatively safe level!
"So … members of the new government cabinet have also been decided?"
Krugertan replied bluntly, "I’m sure I can’t understand it now … They are all honest and prestigious people, and they represent the interests of individuals and parties, which do not meet the requirements of democracy. Some of them have more or less violated the legal and moral standards, and the new government has been successfully shipped. We will conduct a fair investigation and trial on them!"
It is an unchangeable truth that the so-called courtiers are facing the sky. Sometimes politicians in high positions are puppets in gorgeous coats. When the strong raise their hands and hit the sword, their root is their ability to resist.
Although it’s been a year since Logan came to this era, his contact with Hitler’s senior government officials has been limited to some banquet occasions. Their kind appearance in honest and frank can’t represent their ability. It’s a pity that Logan suddenly remembered that the fate of William Frick and his granddaughter will go in the direction of change?
Just as Rogan was stupefied, a major of the 6th Army came to report something to Kruger. The marshal thought for a while and came to Rogan and Studente and said, "Two generals, we just received information that Himmler has flown to the south by plane. The destination is probably Munich or Nuremberg, which is the home of the National Socialist Party and the SS. We are worried that they will control the south and continue to confront us, and you know … Most of the 6th Army’s troops are now in the eastern front. If we want to move a few reserves to the south, it will be extremely unfavorable for the eastern front war!"
Logan and Studente looked at each other. Even with Rudolf Hess’s help, the Wehrmacht could not stop the SS from controlling southern Germany, where a large number of arsenals were distributed, which was very important in the German military industry. Considering that the Soviet-German war was initiated by the Soviet attack, if Germany took the initiative to make peace, it would be at a very unfavorable position at the negotiating table, so the military decision-making Committee had already decided on the strategy of continuing the war against the Soviet Union. Once the military industry fell off the chain, the battlefield situation would be greatly slowed down.
"Find and shoot them down!" Kruger said firmly
The situation is urgent. Logan walked quickly to the phone. "Get me the night fighter command!"
Although the personnel and equipment airport are deployed on the eastern route, the night fighter command is still directly under the command of the military command rather than the eastern route army, which also makes Logan have to mobilize them around Kesselring, which is still out of the way today
"If they refuse to land at the military-controlled airport, allow the fire to shoot it down! All responsibilities are borne by me! "
After reaching the interception order, Logan turned around and was satisfied. Kruger said, "Although the whole German collar is under radar surveillance, if their plane lands before the fighter plane arrives, we may still miss this opportunity!"
Kruger replied, "I know that … I have nothing to regret if I try my best!" "
In front of the 6 th Army Marshal, Logan didn’t say his other worry, that is, another important person who supports Himmler’s army. If he sees the situation clearly and changes his position, it’s okay. If he continues to bet on Himmler, it is likely to contribute to the chaos!
However, all the young military director can do is wait.
Although the 6 th Army troops have approached a few blocks away, the battle around the Reichstag is still in full swing. Because the troops killed the angry SS soldiers in the raid, they no longer kept the tank support. They quickly destroyed the chariots behind the Reichstag and tried to recapture the second, third and fourth floors of the building along the stairs. Before the SS soldiers attacked crazily, the soldiers stepped back step by step, but when they retreated to the sixth floor, their middle forces stopped them. Ingebel and other cabinet ministers were detained on the seventh floor.
Because neither side was prepared for this floor battle, after consuming a few grenades, the defensive side resisted the offensive and suppressed the SS soldiers on the stairs. In the conference room on the seventh floor, Goebbels was yelling at the soldiers guarding their army with his unique tone
"You traitors, German traitors! You violated Yuan’s legacy. You sold your souls! Open your eyes and see that we are the people who represent the interests of the country and the nation. The marshals and generals have betrayed their selfish desires and betrayed this country. They want to build a stupid military government. The vicious war will lead this country to extinction! "
Two army soldiers standing at the door of the conference room are tall and armed with mp4o submachine guns, and it takes a few seconds to shoot these guys in front of them. However, in Goebbels’ angry eyes, they are timid and uncertain, and they dare not play submachine gun insurance when the other side stands up and limps close.
Goebbels lowered his tone. "Listen to me, German soldiers. You are heroic and loyal models. You should not be fooled by traitors. Be loyal to your thoughts and your spirit of service. See your direction clearly in this chilling turmoil. Justice will eventually defeat evil. A small number of marshals and generals will soon be put out by those soldiers who are loyal to the country. You should not be sinners of the country and the nation. You are heroes. Your families will be proud of you …"
In the hesitation and suffering, the soldier on the left left his hands off the gun and wanted to cry. "I beg your forgiveness!" "
He was at a loss and his companions compromised.
"But we can’t do anything. We can’t say anything about others!"
"Our soldiers will come soon!" Goebbels speculates confidently, "You need to guard this door ―― the last rebel will probably kill us. You must bravely fire at them. Maybe they were your comrades-in-arms and brothers yesterday, but you must bravely defend this card for the country and the nation!"
"All right!" After the final psychological struggle, the two soldiers accepted Goebbels’ command, and each of them found a table to cover, pointed their guns at the door and made insurance … V
Chapter 31 Army Victory
In order to resist the night bombing of the Soviet Union, Germany continued to form the night fighter wing, which was deployed in the eastern defense line. However, this does not mean that there are night fighters near the front line of kao, and the pilots have night fighting skills. For comprehensive consideration, the German army is in southern, western and northern France. There are one or two night fighter squadrons deployed in the British area, and the newly formed flight reserve team is in the training stage, which basically ensures the night defense in key areas. In addition, the anti-aircraft artillery units belonging to the military also guard the soil and important occupied areas. By the middle of 1941, this huge and professional unit had already owned 10,000 guns and more than 15oo searchlights, with nearly 200,000 mobile soldiers. This unit’s military fighters jointly built a skynet to resist the invasion of the imperial enemy aircraft from all directions!
The emergency interception order was received from the first night fighter wing reserve and the fourth squadron of the fourth night fighter wing. Both the standby fighter units dispatched bf11o and ju, which were modified by night fighting, to guide the fourth fighter wing bf11o on the ground radar base, and finally found the low-flying "Aunt Ke" in the vicinity of Hof. At that time, it was less than 100 kilometers away from Nuremberg Airport!
"I warned it first according to the instructions of the class, that is, I fired a shuttle bullet at its flight route. At that time, the moonlight was bright and the pilot was sure to see the bullet with tracer, but it didn’t accept the warning, but quickly slipped low! In this case, I decisively adjusted the shooting position and fired at its wing! " Lieutenant Loka Flantz, a German pilot, described it in a special investigation at the time
"Did you know who was sitting on this plane?" Investigators asked.
"I don’t know if I was ordered to intercept it and shoot it down if it tried to escape! I didn’t think so much at that time. If I had known it was the leader of the SS Empire, maybe … "The young pilot shrugged and squeezed out a wry smile.
"Leave him alone?" Investigators asked
The pilot replied bluntly, "I don’t know, but the fact is … I hit his landline and killed him on the spot!" "
Looking at the young and honest face of the pilot, the investigators quickly wrote a few strokes and then closed them decisively.
Back in that turbulent night, when Heinrich Himmler and his plane crashed from hundreds of meters into patties, the SS officers and men in Berlin did not know that their loyal leader had died. As the battle for the Capitol became fierce, the fanaticism in the bones of these soldiers was ignited. In many areas, they desperately stopped the 6 th Army troops from advancing to the central block, but forgot that they were their own compatriots on the opposite side. It was reminiscent of the unexpected and tragic exchange of tanks between the two sides on the famous Pushu Street. In the gun era, men fought in a duel, and some famous buildings along the street were destroyed by gunfire. In the fierce battle, a total of seven tanks were scrapped, two of which were in urgent need of No.4 tank at the front line, and similar scenes would not appear until 1945 at another time!
At the critical moment, the troops sent by the army to the war arrived ―― the 1st drop division deployed in the southern suburbs of Steedin has already been ready for standby. More than 2ooo paratroopers can fly from the airport to Berlin in 20 minutes by taking 1o "Ke52", and the military colleagues have guided most of the personnel and equipment to land smoothly in Charlottenburg Park, and the night drop wonders can also be called a highlight of this change.
Flying, Descending to the knot, advancing the soldiers’ seemingly swift action still "lost" to Marshal Kruger of the 6th Army. The tank column finally fought our way out and led the mechanized infantry marching in armored vehicles and trucks to the Capitol. They just blocked the scuffle that they were trying to escape from Goebbels. Several cabinet ministers were injured by disorderly guns. Goebbels escaped with his short stature, but he was attacked on both sides of the 6th Army. After all, the minister of the National Education Propaganda Department failed to escape. He reluctantly became a prisoner of the National Defence Force. This time, his eloquence was outstanding, and he didn’t find the opportunity himself ―― the soldiers of the 6th Army directly sent these honors to the special custody place where they could enjoy much better treatment than the Chinese battalion!
At about four o’clock in the morning, the guns winding around Berlin gradually subsided. In the coming moment of Lebanon, Germany seems to have ushered in a real rebirth day. Tens of thousands of Wehrmacht officers and men are still marching into the city in the smoke. They carefully clean up every street and green space, but all SS officers and men who surrender will get forgiveness and a hot bomb.