Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 120: Marshal and Command


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Having a fifty-eight-year-old German field marshal to help the escalator sounded a bit nonsense, but it was not too much. In fact, even if Xu Jun wanted to step on the shoulder of the chief of staff to the wall, I believe Keitel would not hesitate to bend down.

He was like this when he faced Hitler. The marshal did not lack the courage to resist his superiors, but he knew very well that the power he possessed now came from the trust and support of the Führer. The existing high command is an organization dependent on the head of state. It is a military department established by Hitler to seize the command of the army. It is completely different from the Supreme Command of the Army in the Weimar Republic. The purpose is very clear. In a sense, it stands on the opposite side of the headquarters of the various services, because no one would like the sudden addition of a management agency above their heads, and part of their own administrative and command powers.

There is a certain overlap between the organization and management scope of the command department and the headquarters of the various services. What allows them to surpass the headquarters of the three services is not the qualifications and talents of the members of the command department, but the authority and skill of the head of the empire.

In legal terms, Keitel is only responsible to the head of state, and only to the head of state alone. Although in the previous European wars, he established a lot of merits and regained the acceptance and trust of his army colleagues. Keitel knew very well that it was impossible for him to return to the good times when he served in the Army.

He was attached to Hitler before, but now he can only attach to Xu Jun. Once he loses the favor of this young head of state, Keitel will also lose everything he currently has. At that time, his best choice is to submit to the head of state. He resigned, and then retired sadly from the Wehrmacht that had kept him fighting for half his life. For Keitel, who values ​​honor while savoring the taste of power, he would rather give himself a shot in the head, and is unwilling to face this humiliation and a miserable end.

Xu Jun is also aware of the problems in the marshal's character, but he is not prepared to correct them. Regarding Keitel, Xu Jun and Hitler had the same views. Although it was clear that the marshal's level was limited, if he wanted to control the Wehrmacht, he had to use a general like Keitel.

Keitel should also be able to feel the pressure on his body. He is very clear about his level. He knows that there are a lot of generals and marshals in the Wehrmacht who can replace him. Others will not say, just the former commander-in-chief Marshal Lumborg is a better candidate for this position than him, and the only thing Keitel can rely on now is his obedience and loyalty to the head of the empire.

"This order was issued by the Führer himself. It is a supreme honor, Major. All you have to do is to fulfill this mission resolutely." Keitel said with the marshal's stick on the chest of an army major. .

"Understood! Your Excellency Marshal, but... Your Excellency Marshal, the training of the 904th Commando has not been completed yet." The major said loudly, with his chest straight.

"There is no time for you to complete the training, and actual combat is the best training for soldiers. I want you to prepare for departure before midnight today." Keitel turned and walked behind the desk.

"The Führer has high expectations of you, Major Gisberg, don't let the Führer be disappointed." The field marshal picked up a form and signed his name at the bottom.

"You can list the equipment and materials you need on this form, and hand them to your superior commander before departure. Your request will be handled with the highest priority." Keitel walked to the major. , Handed the form to the other party.

"Gisberg, remember that this operation is top secret. Only the head of state and me know about it at the moment. I don't need me to remind you what to pay attention to. Are there any other questions?"

"There are no questions, I am honored to be able to accept this task, your marshal!" Gisberg replied loudly with his head up.

"Very well, you can go now, Major." Keitel nodded and said.

"Hi! Reinhardt!" The major bowed his arms, then strode out of the office.

"Hank, I'm going to see the Führer now. If you wait for General Yodel to come, let him go to the Führer's office to find me." Keitel stuffed the documents on the desk into her briefcase and forwarded Turning his face to the secretary standing at the door, he said.

"Okay, sir." The secretary nodded and said he took it down.

"Eye of Odin's discovery is very important this time. Let them continue to follow up. It seems that our plan has to be advanced, Weierle." Xu Jun leaned on the sofa, holding a cup in his hand. Fragrant green tea.

"Do you want to remind Randolph, my head of state." Weirler said respectfully.

"No, let Randolph play freely in Egypt. The more he makes trouble there, the better he can cover the actions of Odin's Eye." Xu Jun put down his teacup and picked up the telegram on the table.

"The British plan has obviously been leaked. Their troops in the Middle East have been penetrated like a colander. If it hadn't been for this time the opponent had exposed their feet, our actions might have been passive before they started. "Weirler said.

"To deal with these hidden dangers immediately before the situation worsens, we have little time left." Xu Jun threw the telegram on the table.

"The African Army is preparing for combat and is expected to arrive in Alexandria in five days." Weierle reported.

"Plus the cost of preparing and entering the combat area... it takes about a week." Xu Jun checked the map on the table.

"It takes about a month for the opponent to assemble enough troops. This is still in the case of sufficient logistical supplies. If the logistical supplies are insufficient, the assembly will take longer." Weirler reported. .

"Is this information obtained by the Eye of Odin?"

"It is a conclusion drawn after analyzing the information of the British MI6 and the intelligence collected by the German Military Intelligence Agency."

"We still need more detailed information. What did the British say?" Xu Jun asked, rubbing his brows.

"They were also shocked when they learned of this, and Prime Minister Chamberlain was going to convene a cabinet meeting for discussion." Weierle replied.

"That means, before they come to a conclusion, they can't do anything." Xu Jun said with a sneer.

"This is not the case, my head of state. The British General Wavell has been authorized by the Prime Minister~IndoMTL.com~He can now mobilize all military units in the Middle East."

"You mean, they are waiting for our response now?"

"You have made a response that is enough to give them peace of mind. The African Army's early action is proof." Weirler said respectfully.

"Before the final launch, it cannot attract too much attention. It must be confidential. The African army cannot disclose any information to the outside world until it reaches Alexandria." Xu Jun held up the teacup.

"I will pass on your orders, my head of state." Weierle replied.

"Tomorrow's regular meeting, we will focus on this plan. When will the planes of Eric, Marshal Kesselling and General Richthofen arrive?" Xu Jun turned his head and looked at the office sitting in the corner of the room. Disenhofen behind the table.

"The telegram says that they will leave Rome at around three o'clock this afternoon and should be able to reach Vienna before dinner." Disenhofen reported.

"Where is Manstein?"

"The army train that General Manstein was riding in arrived around this evening. I have ordered the communications office to report to me immediately if there is any change."

"Very well, Eric." Xu Jun nodded in satisfaction.

"The key to this battle is to control the local air supremacy. In this terrain environment, air power will play a pivotal role." Xu Jun picked up a red and blue pencil and drew a circle on the map.

"At the same time, this is also an actual test of our logistics supply system. I hope to find defects that we did not notice. Otherwise, it will not be so convenient to remedy the outbreak of the Eastern Front." Xu Jun used The pencil poked the map and said.

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