Chapter 407

The head of state akado once again left Mercedes, which he had already cherished, and went to Rotterdam, a port in the Netherlands, in the early hours of February 11. There, the northward a group army had just arrived, and 4000 transport ships of different sizes from Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark and other countries were assembled here.

Germany is determined to make a quick decision and land on the British mainland for the final strike. Operation code "overlord". As the German head of state, akkado will personally supervise this battle, and the German Navy, army and air force will unite to carry out the largest landing operation plan in human history.

The air force will send out 2000 fighter planes and 1500 bombers of various types to completely destroy the British landing site in Southeast Britain. Destroy all obstacles along the coastline, bomb all nearby British airports and defensive positions, and drive every British aircraft out of the airspace of the landing area.

The Navy will gather two Italian battleships, three French battleships and 17 cruisers to ensure the firepower suppression in the landing area. These warships have bypassed Spain and converged at Brest. Although the use of these warships has greatly reduced the confidentiality of landing, Germany has not concealed its intention to land in Britain, so it can not keep it secret.

Of course, the specific landing time and landing place are absolutely confidential. The navy has equipped liaison officers for every Italian and French warship. According to the principle of confidentiality, the mission objectives will be announced only after the fleet sets sail.

At the same time, Germany expropriated almost all the ships it could find, some were real landing ships, some were temporarily modified landing ships, and more were civilian ships, only to send the total number of landing troops needed by Germany to the beach at one time.

The first troops to enter the UK included the famous 1st division of the army in group A, the 1st division of the marine corps newly formed less than a year ago, an armored battalion of the 2nd Armored Division of the 2nd armored army, the worst fighting SS akado Youth League, the engineering units directly under the whole group army, and 200 SS special forces of the 0th division. The total number of troops is about 40000. They are responsible for landing on the beach at the beginning and occupying the beach area needed by the subsequent troops.

This time, the army is ready to make a big enough cut on Britain's solid coastline. Among the 40000 soldiers, more than half of them have participated in the French campaign, and 1000 of them are even elites of the era of the national defense forces. They prepared all the equipment that could be considered, and went through a full 10 days of high-intensity landing training. Even akado distributed morphine to some of the recruits, using the excitement to fill their fear of combat.

The landing site is located in Norwich, which is far away but extremely flat. The advantage is that the terrain is very suitable for the deployment of armored forces. The disadvantage is that there is no important port city like Normandy in France.

However, the German head of state proposed an innovative pontoon port design, which allows German landing forces to replenish supplies in the wild areas where there is no port. Germany roughly calculated the throughput of supplies. When the weather conditions in the Atlantic are good, this pontoon wharf can provide the necessary supplies for 100000 German soldiers.

Of course, akado also has huge air superiority and means of supplying materials by transport planes. If the two aspects are added together, it should be said that it is no problem to ensure the operation of 120000 troops. The only thing that makes lundstedt timid is how strong the British counterattack will be at that time.

The Norwich area provided by the spy has many railway lines, and the elite British Fourth Army is deployed near the city of Norwich. Although this unit did not have the armor that Montgomery lacked, it was a more tenacious brigade among other British troops.

And because the terrain here is flat, the British defense positions are well deployed. There are three complete defense zones in front and back. A large number of mines and obstacles are laid near the coastline because there is no danger to defend. About 200 meters behind the beach is a permanent fortification composed of machine gun blockhouses and defensive positions, which is also the strongest defense line of the British garrison.

About 40 large caliber guns with adjustable angles were deployed on this position. In addition, two ancient open-air turrets built in the last century have now been reinforced into two main defensive positions. There are also two 280mm caliber railway guns in the whole war zone, which can be said that the defense measures are very perfect.

Moreover, the local garrison had a whole division. Although it was scattered to the long coastline, at least one regiment of infantry was deployed on any landing surface. The only thing that worries people is that these troops are all made up of new recruits, and no one can know their combat effectiveness.

Montgomery and Churchill of England had guessed the wrong direction of German landing. They firmly believed that the island of Wight, Southampton, Brighton and Dover in the south of England were the main directions of German attack.

Brighton and Dover were strengthened by the British garrison. The only armored force in the hands of the British was also deployed in this direction. Churchill was worried that the German would attack and land in Brighton because it was the closest to the British capital London. Montgomery and the generals of the Navy thought that Germany would land in Dover. After all, it was the shortest channel there, which was the best for German transportation.

However, after repeated confirmation and comparison of the photos of German intelligence agencies and reconnaissance planes, both akado and lundstete felt that landing in the southeast of Britain, that is, Norwich area, was the safest way. If Germany takes Norwich and Ipswich, then even if Germany gains a foothold in Britain, London will be in the bag. Of course, landing in Norwich also has a more troublesome place, that is, Stuka bombers can only stay for a short time after flying here, which is one of the main reasons why the British side did not pay attention to Norwich defense. Because Montgomery believed that if the German army landed at Norwich, Germany's air superiority would be offset by half. However, no one knows that the German air force already has a new type of attack aircraft called Stuka 2 in service, and no one knows that the German Paratroopers are ordered to seize several nearby British airports after Parachuting in Norwich area, preparing to force the establishment of front-line field airports to ensure more timely air cover. No one thought that the high seas fleet of the German Navy had taken five battleships around the North Atlantic and was ready to rush to the scheduled landing site to cover the German landing forces. The naval air force composed of these four aircraft carriers had more than 130 Stuka bombers, which was enough to offset the trouble caused to the German air force by the distance problem in Norwich. On February 12, the German Air Force bombed Dover on a large scale, leaving the port city in ruins. 200 bombers of various models washed the coastal defense positions near Dover. The British government has ordered the army to start a comprehensive martial law, and the relevant departments predict that the possibility of Germany landing the next day is as high as 90%. As a result, on February 13, the large-scale landing of Dover German army, which the British were waiting for, did not come. On the contrary, because of the weather, even a German plane could not be seen. However, on this day, 100000 German troops in the port of Rotterdam poured out and rushed to their intended attack targets in a huge fleet composed of thousands of tons of cruise ships and hundreds of tons of barges. The wind was cold and the waves were strong. The soldiers held their weapons and vomited on the rolling ships. All the people don't know whether the landing operation will be successful or not. They have to wait and pray for a good weather tomorrow morning“ Report An officer rushed into Montgomery's office and put a telegram on the general's desk: "general! We have an urgent message from our intelligence. The German army unit at the port of Rotterdam has gone to sea in a boat! " Montgomery stood up abruptly, went to the front of the map, held his chin, stared at the possible landing sites, and whispered, "finally! Where on earth is it? Dover... Or Brighton? "“ Order the troops to cancel their leave! All officers must return to their combat posts within an hour! Inform the air force to send the reconnaissance plane, we must find the transport fleet of the German Navy! In addition, the artillery of the coastline is on first level alert, ready to meet the German landing forces! " Montgomery, who decided to come and cover up the water, withdrew his thoughts and ordered“ also! Call the air defense forces, don't save any strength, take out your family to prepare for the battle. Call the prime minister. The possibility of German landing in the next 24 hours is 100%! Let him be ready to direct the whole British anti landing operation. It's up to you to win or lose! " He thought for a moment and said, "that's all. Arrange it right away." Sure enough, as predicted by the German meteorological department, on the evening of February 13, the weather improved and the sky was clear. Akado stood in Rotterdam's original palace of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, looking at the horizon not far away from the sea and sky, full of heroism in his heart - after some entanglement, he finally made his own bet. Now the outcome of Germany's National Games will be determined after the first world war tomorrow. Whether it will become the world leader or commit suicide in the basement will soon be known. Anna came up behind him with a coat and helped him put it on his shoulder. Now she is more willing to be the little woman who leans on the tree of akado. What she wants to do most is to wait beside akado and see a result that doesn't matter.