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Volume One: All for Germany! Two hundred and twenty. Crossing the River

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    The battle at Bonosa went surprisingly well, and the Italians' war capabilities were laughable.

    The huge amount of war materials was enough to last the first half of the year, but it prevented them from seriously preparing for the last war. Their threat to the Germans was almost zero.

    The only role they played in the war was to delay the Austro-Hungarian Empire for several months.

    Not only was the Skeleton Commando unstoppable, but the German army, which was attacking across the board, also attacked extremely smoothly.  The Italian 2nd Army, which had great advantages in terrain and strength, for some reason only deployed four divisions in the first echelon. The defensive front was already overwhelmed when the German army launched its first attack.

    The Italians had no ability to resist the German army.

    Whether in terms of strategy, tactics, or command of the troops, the quality of the Italian commanders was appallingly low.

    Immediately, the German 14th Army crossed the Isonzo River in the Caporetto area and continued to advance forward.  Then, the 2nd and 10th Austro-Hungarian armies, which supported the 14th Army, also switched to the offensive.  The Italian 2nd Army suffered heavy losses and retreated hastily to rear positions.

    At first, General von Bello couldn't believe that the German-Austrian offensive would go so smoothly and that the Italians would be defeated so quickly. But when news of victory one after another came to his desk, General Bello didn't know what to do.  What should I say?

    Such a victory is actually nothing to boast about.

    The Skeleton Commando continues to be the most dazzling star in the Caporetto Tournament.  With a commando force of more than 1,200 people and an infantry regiment, they defeated a complete Italian infantry division and occupied Tolmezzo in the shortest time.

    It is said that the supplies they seized could not be hauled away by several convoys for several days and nights. This made Colonel Stodela, who later received the supplies, extremely brain-challenged.

    Cannons, light and heavy machine guns, mortars, every weapon you can think of is here!

    How to transport so much supplies back?

    All the soldiers in the regiment were dispatched to carry these supplies, and there was no one to look after the prisoners. They wouldn't run away anyway.  Local Italians were also hired by Colonel Stodela to transport them, but there were still not enough manpower. So, Colonel Stodela had to use his brains to transport the Italian prisoners.

    However, Major General Cross flatly rejected such a request.  His reason is very simple. They are all prisoners, not the hardworking porters.

    Colonel Stodra is a veteran soldier, and he is not willing to use the threat of machine guns to order the prisoners in such a violent way.  He negotiated with senior officers such as Major General Cross and Brigadier Soqualia for two hours, and finally the two sides finally reached an agreement:

    Italian prisoners can help carry supplies, but the German side must pay them equal remuneration and must ensure ten hours of rest every day.  Officer prisoners do not participate in the transportation, they are only responsible for supervision

    Colonel Stodra felt that he was no longer a German officer, but a businessman. Also, were these Italian prisoners really soldiers?  Colonel Stodela expressed serious doubts

    While Colonel Stodela was struggling with these seized materials, Colonel Ernst Brahm and his Skeleton Commandos had already left Tolmezzo.

    Capturing Tolmezzo is nothing, Udine is their real goal

    General von Bello once promised Colonel Ernst Brahm that as long as he could capture Udine, he would find ways to plead with Wilhelm II to ask Baron Alexson for the Iron Cross, the highest honor of the Germans!

    Now, Colonel Ernst Brahm¡¯s chest is missing the Iron Cross that was originally impossible to obtain.

    Thanks to the Italians, their material warehouse has supplied the Skeleton Commandos to the greatest extent.  Although the combat quality of the Italian army is not very good, their weapons are really good.

    Wang Weiyi decided to cross the Tagliamento River!

    After crossing here, you can see Udine

    The tank detachment commanded by Guderian had no way to cross the river. They could only detour from the other side under the cover of Manstein's third detachment.

    The first detachment commanded by Wang Weiyi himself and the second detachment commanded by Rommel began to prepare to cross the river.

    There is actually no Italian army defense on the other side of the river. If a few heavy machine guns can be set up there now, the commando team will suffer the heaviest losses since its establishment.

    Model managed to find some boats for the officers to ride on, while ordinary non-commissioned officers and soldiers had to cross the Tagliamento River by themselves.?

    "Elena, report on the situation in Udine." Sitting on the boat, Wang Weiyi asked with a relaxed expression.

    Elena, who was well prepared, blurted out: "Ernst, we're afraid things won't go so smoothly. Although there is only one Italian infantry brigade stationed in Udine and there is no heavy firepower, their commander, Colonel Diego,  He is a veteran soldier, rigorous, prudent, and decisive. He is an anomaly among Italian officers."

    Wang Weiyi almost laughed. Such an officer actually became an outlier among Italians?

    "Colonel Diego is fifty-five years old this year, but he is still just a colonel. In addition to the advantages just mentioned, he is very brave in combat, but his interpersonal relationships are not handled well. This is not uncommon in the Italian army.  He was so messy that he was placed in Udine. It is said that General Cardorna was worried that putting such an officer on the front line would cause protests from others."

    Elena's words made Wang Weiyi frown: "Udine really only has the strength of one brigade? Not even heavy firepower?"

    "Yes." Elina answered with certainty: "The intelligence has been confirmed. General Cardorna's combat idea is to concentrate all his forces on a big battle with the enemy. If he wins, everything will be easy. But  If it fails, he will not hesitate to order a retreat. Udine is a place that can be abandoned in his plan. Once the battle fails, General Cadorna will order his troops to move along Palmanova and Saint Dona.  Retreating to the Piatail River, he would not care about Udine due to his character."

    "Then our chance has arrived." Wang Weiyi pursed his lips and thought for a moment: "They can retreat like this when retreating, but if there is a chance to counterattack, Udine will become a nail in the enemy's path."

    Elena didn¡¯t quite understand: ¡°Ernst, do you think the enemy will counterattack?¡±

    "Italy is not fighting alone." Wang Weiyi smiled bitterly: "They also have the support of the British and the French. If we have enough railways and cars to transport troops, the Battle of Caporetto will be decisive.  A big battle would even make the Italians surrender, but it's a pity that when our forces are exhausted, we will have to consider retreating. Udine will become a very important strategic point."

    Wang Weiyi was a little helpless. He still couldn't influence the top brass of the German military.

    In Caporetto, the German army did not invest too much troops. If it can increase the troop transportation in advance and arrange more troops transferred from the east to the west to Caporetto, then this battle will have a great impact on the situation.  had a decisive impact on the entire war.

    It¡¯s a pity that these are just Wang Weiyi¡¯s imagination. There will never be a if in war.

    The boat has reached the other side. Wang Weiyi got off the boat and crossed the Tagliamento River. Udine was already in sight.

    Those soldiers had just made it half way across, and Guderian¡¯s tank detachment and Manstein¡¯s detachment had not yet been seen. God knows where they came around.

    Rommel was a bit unlucky, his boat capsized halfway and he was now wet.

    "These damn Italians!" Rommel inexplicably blamed the Italians for the capsize of his ship: "I have to find a clean set of clothes to change into. It's not very decent to wear this."

    While Rommel was changing clothes, Wang Weiyi came to him: "Erwin, I'm afraid there will be a hard battle in Udine."

    "Are you referring to the arrival of British reinforcements?" Rommel joked.

    "Hey, Erwin, don't underestimate the enemy." There was no smile on Wang Weiyi's face: "Most of the Italian officers and troops are not worth mentioning, but occasionally they will produce one or two good ones.  Officers, such as Colonel Diego, who Elena just mentioned to me and is stationed in Udine."

    "I don't think he can achieve anything." Rommel, who had put on clean clothes, felt much better: "I also got this information from Elena. Yes, Colonel Diego is indeed not like an Italian.  officer, but he has a fatal weakness, that is, his interpersonal relationship is too poor. I believe that once he needs assistance, no one will help him. At the same time, Udine does not have heavy weapons, and his infantry brigade is weak.  There are very few heavy machine guns. Do you know why? Because the good weapons are given to other troops.¡±

    Wang Weiyi smiled. It seemed that Rommel paid more attention to and prepared intelligence than himself.  Maybe this is why he will become such a dazzling star in the future?

    "I hope we can easily capture Udine." Wang Weiyi stretched out: "Actually, I hope Colonel Diego can resist for a while, otherwise our soldiers will be so idle that they will hardly be able to fight.Fight.  "

    Rommel smiled: "I would rather fight the British than these Italians. God knows why someone would choose them as allies."

    Hitler, who had just landed ashore, happened to hear this and muttered involuntarily: "I don't like these Italians anyway." (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)
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