Chapter 153

From crossing to Germany, all the way to now, akkado finally has the feeling of a little passer-by. For the first time, he met the kind of brain powder that is said to pay homage to his heart and lungs. After listening to the prospect of the head of state for the construction of airborne troops, student became a complete supporter of akado. His manner of crying and swearing to be the head of state was a bit overwhelming for akado.

This also made Manstein speculate on the head of state's mind: I think the head of state likes new tactics. Goodrian and Rommel, as well as Stuart in front of us, have won a bright future by relying on the armored forces and other new services favored by the head of state. Thinking of this, Manstein inevitably gave a wry smile.

I think Rommel was just a small school officer in those days, and now he is also a representative of the young men in the national defense force. He commanded the 7th German armored division to participate in Austria's annexation plan, and now he is on an equal footing with himself, who became a major general two years ago.

Just now, the head of state personally promoted a colonel, another major general was promoted because of the head of state's strange idea, and his major general was even more worthless. Manstein's mind is full of one idea: what I have studied recently is infantry attack and logistics organization. They are all old tactics inherited from the first World War. There is nothing new for the head of state.

"As for you." Akado didn't give Manstein time to think wildly. He patted Manstein on the shoulder with a smile and said kindly, "I want to ask you, as a noble, what do you think of the SS dealing with Juncker nobles now?"

"My head of state." Manstein was suddenly cramped, and his face looked a little uneasy.

"Your full name is Fritz? Erich? Feng? Manstein. It's an old Prussian noble officer. With a deep aristocratic background, those junckers must have contacted you. " Akado waved his hand to indicate that Manstein would not speak: "tell me about the local aristocratic rebellion in China, what do you think?"

"My head of state, I swore under the flag! I am loyal to you and the German people and will fight for this country to the last minute. " Manstein calmed down and said, "I've participated in world wars, and I've tried to beg for peace after defeat. I know what the junckers have done behind me very well! So, Mr. Fuehrer, I personally agree with your decision to deal with Juncker nobles. "

"In the army, how noble is that?" Akado continued to ask. He was also on a whim. Many SS and secret police reported that the reason why akado's purge did not cause too much disturbance in the army was that the German nobles were dissatisfied with Juncker nobles and monopolistic plutocrats for a long time, so they just stood by and watched.

"Of course! My Fuehrer! Nobility is not a whole, we also have our own enemies. Those Juncker nobles are in collusion and despised by the real nobles Manstein thought that it was because of this that akado got him. Naturally, it was a lot easier. He had long been on the side of the head of state during the Juncker aristocratic rebellion. This time is a good opportunity to show his merits. Naturally, he has something to say.

"In that case, I can rest assured." Acardo nodded, then suddenly asked, "what does the general think of the French Maginot Line?"

This is a bit of a test meaning, and it is also the problem that Manstein's army should study, so Manstein came: "the French are strengthening their Maginot defense. If our army attacks from the front, the cost will be very huge, especially the army lacks the necessary large caliber artillery."

"In the general's opinion, how should we break this line of defense?" Akado asked with a smile.

"If it's a frontal attack, it's better to equip with super large caliber artillery to bombard the core area of the Maginot line, completely destroy the fortifications, and then use tanks to cover the infantry to break through at several points at the same time... Even so, it's estimated that the loss on the first day after the attack will not be less than 10000 people." Manstein's honest answer is that this is the result of their repeated deduction from the western front. If the French support is included in time, the loss will be even greater.

"If the French army mobilizes quickly, when the support comes, we haven't won the whole Maginot Line yet." Akado looked at the map, sighed and said: "I've seen the solution of the staff. To tell you the truth, it's just those things written by Maoqi. If I want to see the results of the war, I'll look through the history books. "

This is the head of state's dissatisfaction with the offensive plan made by the military. Manstein raised his eyebrows and said, "why don't the head of state hold a combat meeting to redraw the whole combat plan?"

I need to get back to you for a new battle plan? Do you, the front-line commander with the rank of major general on your shoulders, have the opportunity to participate in the combat discussion meeting I personally convened? After taking a deep breath, akado said, "I want to hear what you think, as a commander on the front line, about this French defense line. Say it. "

"Since the head of state is not in favor of a positive breakthrough, there is only a way to bypass and attack." Manstein can be recognized as the world's master conductor of Germany. Of course, he is not a white giver. All of a sudden, he said the key point of the matter: "moreover, the border from France to Germany is not a good breakthrough."

"Where does the general think he should break through?" Akado asked with a smile - Manstein is very good, so he is very happy. He is willing to use this kind of professional communication way to pull in the relationship with subordinates. Because of what Hitler did in history, it turns out that these generals of the German defense forces like this kind of communication very much: they think the head of state knows the tactics. Of course, later Hitler's interference with the command made the army more and more dissatisfied. In the end, the two sides were in a state of hot water, so akkado grasped the degree this time. At this moment, the foundation laid by general hickett's hard work for Germany finally germinated, and the high quality of German officials was finally reflected in front of akkado. Now Manstein is just a division commander, and he will not consider the problems at the level of the group army, but he still gives akkado a satisfactory answer“ My head of state, there are many issues to consider in drawing up a plan. I need time to accurately calculate and deploy. I will submit a plan within a month. Don't you know what international problems the head of state wants to worry about? " Asked Manstein in a low voice“ unwanted! I just want a pure military plan. " Akado shook his head and said: "since the attack is no longer on the German French border, that moment is the beginning of the full-scale war, so there is no need to estimate anything."“ Yes! I see Manstein nodded and said that he now feels that the Fuehrer is a very good leader. No wonder many military leaders have great admiration for the Fuehrer. Now he knows part of the reason: the boss doesn't discipline his generals on details. Akado nodded, then casually asked some questions: "how about the tactical vests distributed to the army?"“ My head of state. This kind of tactical vest improves the weight-bearing ability of soldiers, so that soldiers can easily carry more equipment, which is very convenient. " Manstein is obviously very satisfied with the new German equipment: "but the most popular one is luncheon meat. Our army has been in short supply of meat. With lunch meat, it has improved a lot. " Akkado ordered the Germans to collect what they didn't eat much, such as animal viscera, pork, and even pig's hooves. After processing, they added starch to make lunch meat for later generations, sealed in cans, and became a very popular food for soldiers. Compared with no food or meat, it looks like ham and tastes like luncheon meat. The most important thing is that this thing can be preserved for a long time, easy to hoard. After adding preservatives and messy things, it can even be preserved for several years. Germany has established relevant food processing plants in several regions, specializing in the production of this emergency food. Of course, because of the profit problem and material shortage, the quality also stays at the level of good“ I intend to form a new 11th infantry unit on the western front, with 11th and 12th infantry divisions. When you go back, sort out the promotion list and promote the qualified officers in turn. " Finally, akado said“ Thank you for your trust in me! My Fuehrer! Manstein swears to you that he will be loyal to you to the end of his life. " Manstein rose to attention and said, "long live the Fuehrer!" It is not for any other reason that akadothida Manstein is preparing for the group C army in the western front. This group army will be the main force attacking France. Let Manstein become an independent army first. With the tank troops led by goodrian and Rommel, the group C army will be more powerful than the German army attacking France at that time. After seeing off general Manstein, akado received a report from Gaskell that the French were equipping large caliber railway train guns on a large scale in order to deal with the Ziegfeld defense line of Germany. The French were equipped with a train gun called Schneider, with a caliber of 340mm and great power“ It seems that we are going to make the French firm in their determination to develop weapons. " Akado looked at gascol with a smile: "obviously our neighbors are too conservative, right?" Gaskell nodded, revealing the same bad smile as akkado: "it's already ready! My head of state, do you want me to send an invitation to Colonel Smith? " Akado nodded: "of course, we have to invite a lot of people."