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- At the beginning of the Second Battle of Alamein. The so-called "Devil's Land" has become a nightmare in the hearts of the British Commonwealth troops.
The tanks that were crowded together became the prey of the Germans.
The most terrifying thing is that the Germans seemed to have known that British tanks would be crowded here at this time, and had made all perfect preparations in advance.
If the German army hesitates or is unprepared, the situation will be completely different.
One hour! Despite the overcrowding, the British only needed one hour to successfully get 500 tanks out of the "Devil's Land". So, what would be the result?
The result will be that all 500 British tanks will be able to go into the war!
Wang Weiyi actually knew very well that in another period of history, the British did not expect that their tanks would be so crowded in the minefields, and the Germans did not expect it even more. But the reactions from both sides were vastly different. The British quickly used their rigor and calmness to command the crowded tanks to get out of the predicament in the shortest possible time. However, the Germans did not react at all and missed the best opportunity.
But now, everything has changed
The Germans opened their bloody mouths that could swallow everything, and tore apart the British who "rashly" broke into the minefields. From tanks to soldiers, they showed no mercy.
The roar of the Germans completely engulfed everything around them. Every British soldier and British tank were destroyed in this roar.
The smell of death hangs over every place
??The sounds of explosions and machine gunfire are intertwined together to form the most magnificent war movement on the battlefield.
In just 20 minutes, the British lost more than 80 tanks, and more than half of the engineers were killed. However, all this is just the beginning.
The Germans continued to carry out assaults in the air and on the ground, and the British casualties continued to increase.
However, the British also maintained their composure in such a passive situation. Their commander, Lieutenant General Connolly, while ordering his tanks and soldiers to counterattack on the spot, ordered those tanks that were not damaged to evacuate this terrible place as soon as possible.
Crisis can happen anytime and anywhere on the battlefield. The key is to see how the commander can find a response in the shortest possible time. Lieutenant General Connolly, who did not ask the General Headquarters for instructions, succeeded in doing this.
After the war, Lieutenant General Connolly was known as the "Tree of Life in the Devil's Land"!
With the increasing number of casualties, it was this "Tree of Life" that saved the lives of many British people
The Germans quickly caught the British army's attempt to escape, and attacks suddenly increased. The 21st Armored Division, which had been fully supplied before, had its tracks roaring on the ground, its muzzles roaring on the battlefield, and its machine guns flying like flaming snakes in the night sky.
Everyone is fighting, and now, the shame of previous failures will be washed away with the blood of the enemy!
Everything - for - Germany!
At 4:50 in the morning, the battle reached its most brutal stage.
The British have lost more than 120 of their tanks, and the casualties of the infantry are difficult to count.
Lieutenant General Connolly tried his best to command the troops to make the most arduous retreat, but on the way back, they were still subjected to the craziest German air bombing.
Losses are still increasing
At 4:55, a bomb exploded not far from Lieutenant General Connolly¡¯s command vehicle, and the brave Lieutenant General was injured. However, he did not let his subordinates tell anyone about the situation. Instead, after hastily bandaging, he continued to bravely command the evacuation.
Such a spirit is undoubtedly worthy of admiration.
Although he knows that judging from the current situation, there is nothing he can do to save his life, as long as there is still a chance, Lieutenant General Connolly will try his best to save the life of even one soldier!
General Orgo of the 21st Armored Division at the time did not know this situation. The only thing he had to do was to resolutely complete the tasks assigned to him by Marshal Ernst and completely bury these British people here!
The attack continued crazily.
At this time, the British Army General Command was helpless about the situation in the "Devil's Land". Neither General Alexander nor General Montgomery could find a better way to solve it.
Now, the only thing they can count on is the calmness of the frontline commanders
In a telegram inquiring about the situation on the front line, Lieutenant General Connolly replied:
"We are retreating, the soldiers are not panicking, I will complete this retreat."
The telegram was intercepted immediately and delivered to Marshal Ernst Brahm.
After reading this telegram, Wang Weiyi couldn't help but sigh: "Brave generals are not only found in the German army. General Connolly's calmness deserves our respect."
Rommel had the same view.
A fearless general always gets the respect of most people, even his enemies
5:10.
The attack has reached its final stage.
By this time, the British had lost more than 180 tanks, but the rest, under the command of General Connolly, successfully evacuated the Devil's Land.
The losses of the infantry were unimaginable, and the entire "Devil's Land" was completely stained red with blood
The shocking corpses and the flowing rivers of blood are telling everyone what kind of terrible nightmare the British have encountered here.
The German planes finally left here after the last bombing attack
The British High Command chose the "Devil's Land", a land of death for the Germans littered with landmines, as its breakthrough point. It attempted to catch the Germans off guard by relying on the cooperation of engineers and tanks, but to no avail. Come to think of it, the Germans were well prepared and truly turned this place into a place of death!
The remains of the tank are still burning, and a burning smell fills the air.
The sky is already bright, and when you look around, the scenes that come into view will make you unforgettable for the rest of your life.
The British army surged into the "Devil's Land" and retreated in a fierce defeat. Here they suffered the losses they least wanted to look back on since the war began:
182 tanks were destroyed and 3150 soldiers were killed. Almost none of the engineers came back alive.
The 21st Armored Division of the German Afrika Korps completely controlled this place and successfully drove the British 30th Army back to their starting point.
This is a good start for the "Second Battle of El Alamein".
Lieutenant General Orgo Friedrich von Bismarck looked around the battlefield, his heart filled with pride that was difficult to express in words.
When Field Marshal Ernst Alexson von Brahm returned, all German officers no longer had any doubts about victory.
The German army will continue to be invincible!
The 21st Armored Division began to clean the battlefield, and the injured British soldiers received timely treatment, which was also ordered by Marshal Ernst Brahm.
God knows what role these prisoners of war will play in the future
"General, you have to come over and take a look."
The voice of his subordinates interrupted General Orgo's contemplation. As his subordinates came to the center of the battlefield, he saw his medical officer performing emergency treatment on a British officer.
This is actually a British Lieutenant General!
"Can it be saved?" General Orgo asked in a deep voice.
"We try our best, the injury is very serious."
General Orgo saw the British Lieutenant General open his eyes at this time, so he leaned over and said, "Sir, can you hear me?"
"Yes, it's OK."
"This is me, Orgo Friedrich von Bismarck, the commander of the 21st Armored Division of the German Afrika Korps."
"Hello, I am Lieutenant General Connolly of the 30th British Regiment."
"Sir, how did you become like this?"
"I was not very lucky. I was wounded by a bomb while commanding the retreat. After most of the British soldiers retreated, I was fired upon by machine guns again. Fortunately, my brave and loyal adjutant blocked most of them for me. bullet"
"It's really unlucky, sir. Please don't worry, I will try my best to save you."
"Thank you, General Orgo, I think you are different from the German officer I know."
"I am Orgo Friedrich von Bismarck." When he mentioned this name, General Orgo was very proud: "I am a descendant of Prime Minister Bismarck, a nobleman. I can Kill you on the battlefield, but never leave you alone when you're wounded."
"Hey, there are no aristocrats in Germany now." Lieutenant General Connolly couldn't help but laugh.
"There is no more, but it can still be said that there is." General Orgo said seriously: "The nobility is in our hearts. We have been told what to do and what not to do since we were young. We know which ones are done by gentlemen and which ones are done by gentlemen." It is the work of rude and disrespectful officers and soldiers of the Wehrmacht and those fanatical party members.Military officers are different, you can rest assured of this. "
"Is Baron Alexon still a noble?"
"Yes, he is the only nobleman in Germany who continues to enjoy privileges, and he is also a nobleman who we respect extremely." General Orgo nodded: "Now that your war is over, please rest assured and recover until the war is truly over. You will go back to the doctor in England to take him to the rear field hospital and make sure to cure the general."
After saying that, he straightened up: "Send power to Marshal Ernst. We have driven away the British here and will continue to attack according to the pre-war deployment."
Explosions were heard everywhere on the battlefield. On October 23, 1942, the first battle of the "Second Battle of El Alamein" ended with a complete victory for the German army! (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!) - Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report
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