Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 157: The Bismarck (top)

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"Attention! All stand at attention! Salute!" Following the commander's command, the sailors in white navy parade uniforms neatly raised their 98k rifles, and gave their guns to the convoy of heads of state slowly entering the dock. ceremony. ..◎,

A temporary honor guard lined up by soldiers of the naval guard company stationed at the Germania shipyard lined up beside these sailors. These soldiers in the navy shore service unit’s gray-green uniforms wore 35 steel helmets painted in blue and gray and held them in their hands. The 98k rifle with a bayonet on it looks no different from an ordinary army soldier, but the golden eagle emblem on the right chest of the uniform and the helmet reveals their navy's identity. The signs on the army uniform are silver.

Four tricycles that cleared the way led three Mercedes-Benz cars to the welcoming party. Three Opel trucks at the end of the line carried the flag guard soldiers agilely jumped out of the car, fully armed SS members A cordon was quickly established at the pier.

Himmler jumped off his SS-1 for the first time, and he walked quickly towards the Führer’s convertible Mercedes. Tysenhofen had already guarded against this move, and the adjutant of the head of state took the lead in opening the door for Xu Jun.

Xu Jun glanced at Himmler with an embarrassed expression, and then turned to look at the smug personal adjutant. The head of the empire couldn't help but shook his head with a smile. For the leader, disputes between subordinates are not the same. It's a bad thing, just remember to strangle the rein in your hand at any time, knock some guys who are eventually dazzled by jealousy, and let them understand what is enough.

"Marshal of the Navy." Xu Jun exchanged military salutes with Raidel, who came forward to greet him. The two exquisite marshal scepters were dazzling under the blazing sun in the afternoon, attracting the envy of the army and navy officers present.

Himmler looked respectful and humble behind Xu Jun, but his eyes under the glasses showed cold eyes from time to time. He was observing the expressions on the faces of the officers present to see if anyone showed disrespect to the Führer.

Reidel introduced to Xu Jun the naval officers present and officials at the base and shipyard. The navy's administrative officers were all wearing neat white administrative uniforms. Among them are several leaders of the trade union organizations in the factory wearing yellow-brown administrative uniforms. I don’t know how many of these people are "bishops" and some are "priests." Xu Jun's minions are critical to the Germania shipyard. The cleaning of the vital points is very thorough, and at least the one who remains in the post must be an ordinary "believers."

Xu Jun smiled and waved at the administrative officials, in exchange for a neat hand-raising and the traditional three-call victory. These people are the most steadfast patriots. In their view, the person in front of them is the hope of Germany. Although they are all wearing Nazi uniforms, there are not a few true Nazi followers. The part of their belief in removing racial doctrine is actually not much different from the Nazis.

"According to your order, we have summoned relevant personnel, and they are now in the conference room waiting for your reception." Raidel reported to Xu Jun from the side.

"I want to go there first. You know I spent a lot of energy and effort for her." Xu Jun leaned over his body and turned to look at the giant steel ship docked at the dock. The newly painted black, white and gray three-color polygonal camouflage made this beautiful battleship reveal an inexplicable fierceness in its elegance.

"The Bismarck’s outfitting has been completed, and further modifications are being made according to your opinion." Raidel respectfully introduced to Xu Jun. Originally, there were steps for Xu Jun to board the ship for review. , So he deliberately transferred the warship that was being converted to this dock.

"The number of our capital ships is still weak, we need to add some large ships." Admiral Carl Witzel said on the side, the naval weaponry director is a **** artillery giant. In his opinion, Germany should build dozens of super battleships like Bismarck, and Germany, which defeated Britain, has the right to inherit the maritime hegemony of the British Empire.

"The Navy’s Strategic Command has already set the tone. The naval shipbuilding plan for the next two years is undergoing final revisions. I don’t want to discuss these issues here. We can find time to discuss this. "Xu Jun raised his eyebrows and looked at the old navy.

This is a veteran who loves the navy and Germany, but his vision is a little narrower, but no wonder he is now in the world’s navies with the same ideas everywhere, even the group across the Atlantic, in Pearl Before Hong Kong was beaten, everyone was not keen on big pipes.

Speaking of which, Hitler was actually a cannon giant in his bones. It's just that the poor performance of the German Navy broke his heart. With the powerful tiger artillery and mouse tank, Hitler might have pinned his vision on these land monsters.

Xu Jun and Rydell walked to the side of the Bismarck's gangway together. He raised his head and looked at the giant in front of him. The towering bulwark covered half of the sky.

"Please be careful. My head of state." Raidel took the lead and walked up the gangway, followed by Xu Jun. Tissenhofen, Weierle, and Himmler followed closely, and only a few remaining naval officers were allowed to follow the Führer aboard the battleship.

"The head of state boarded the ship!" The deck officer blew the sharp horn to indicate that a senior officer was on board the battleship.

At this time, Bismarck has basically equipped the crew that it needs. All the free officers and soldiers are wearing neat military parade gowns. According to the classification of each department, they line up in a neat queue on the deck waiting for the inspection of the head of state.

The military band accompanying the ship began to play "Leaving England" under the direction of the conductor. With the cheerful and warm tune, Xu Jun, accompanied by Riddle, began to review the crew.

Most of Bismarck’s sailors are recruits who have just been trained. The Navy has great expectations for this battleship. They are willing to retrain the crew and choose these easy-to-shape rookies. Although the novices are somewhat inexperienced, they are better than those Veterans are more likely to be familiar with these new equipment and positions, and they will not bring bad habits that are formed on other ships.

"Welcome to the Bismarck, my head of state." Captain Alfred Zaft stood at the head of the officers' queue, and he saluted Xu Jun.

"Colonel Zaft, I remember the last time I met was at the celebration party in Paris." Xu Jun smiled and raised the marshal's rod in return.

"Yes, my head of state, I'm glad you remember me. It makes me feel extremely honored." Colonel Zaft nodded sharply. Thanks to Xu Jun.

"Come with me to review the soldiers, and introduce me to this ship by the way." After that, Xu Jun turned around and continued to walk towards the bow of the ship.

Most of Bismarck's sailors were concentrated on the front deck, standing upright around two huge turrets. Stepping on the spotlessly painted teak deck under his feet, Xu Jun held the Marshal's stick by the brim of his hat. Striding past the sailors. After passing through a phalanx, the sailor would straighten his chest and follow the figure of the head of state, paying attention to the legendary great leader, and the officer leading the team would draw out his sword to pay tribute to Xu Jun.

"The soldiers look very energetic, how is the current training situation." Xu Jun rounded the bow and began to move along the port side of the battleship towards the stern.

"My head of state, we have to conduct combat exercises twice a week. The last time we have performed very well. It seems that they have been able to meet the standards required by the Navy Command." Zaft replied respectfully.

"Navy Command's standard?" Xu Jun turned his face to look at Raidel.

"These sailors are ready to go to sea at any time, my head of state." Raidel replied decisively.

"How is the equipment? Is there any problem with the use of this boat?" Xu Jun turned his head and looked at Zaft.

"No problem, my head of state. This is a very good warship. As far as I know, it is also the best warship in Europe. She is invincible at sea." Speaking of his ship, Zaft The face is full of pride.

"Which step is the modification?" Xu Jun has reached the end of the queue, and the review is over by this time.

"Only the final debugging work is left. My head of state, please allow me to invite you to take a rest in the captain's room. I will report to you in detail."

"No, I'm going to have a look on the bridge, you can report to me there." Xu Jun rejected Zaft's invitation. In his opinion, the captain's room is the most boring in this battleship. He didn't come up to pretend, but wanted to take a closer look at this legendary battleship.

Due to the brief and glorious combat experience of the Bismarck battleship in history. It has attracted extensive research and attention from the military history research community of later generations. Historians have written countless papers and books for her. Especially her final tragic and dramatic defeat has left a lot of historical mysteries. Let people guess, even if there are a large number of self-reports of naval battle survivors. Can't erase the mysterious halo that shrouded in the final battle.

"This is the battleship bridge, my head of state." Following the escalator inside the bridge, Xu Jun climbed up the five decks and reached the core position of the battleship. The armored control tower of the battleship, the command center during combat. Lütjens was killed in battle with the captain in the armored fort in front of him. Seeing the smoothly painted new armored control tower outer panel, Xu Jun couldn't help thinking about it.

Went to the hoarding beside the armored bridge~IndoMTL.com~Xu Jun looked towards the deck under the bridge. At this time, the sailors had been disbanded and they were ordered to return to their respective posts to continue working. This warship is not as fully prepared as Riddle said. Xu Jun thinks that it is too hasty to put her into actual combat. The appearance of this warship should be chosen at a more appropriate time. She is destined to be a legend. Warships are born extraordinary.

Although the design of this warship is derived from the ship shape of World War I, the overall idea is slightly outdated and outdated, but the above equipment is indeed close to the world advanced level. Xu Jun has in-depth research on it and her The advantages and disadvantages are well understood. She may not be a perfect warship, but it is a warship with a unique charm. People who like it will push her up to the altar, and people who don’t like it will step her into the mud, but no matter how latecomers describe it She could not obliterate the excellent performance of this battleship in battle.

Her experience cannot be copied. The reason why the legend is called a legend is the most important reason. She is unique. Even enemies who hate her are not willing to slander her bravery and bravery in battle. Perseverance.

"We have four artillery trainings every week. Following your order, the main gun training is all live fire. My head." Zaft stood behind Xu Jun who was in deep thought and continued. His report. (To be continued...)