The Third Reich in Desperation

Seeing that Sickert regarded his use of history as a strategic vision, Zhang Chengtian was relieved.However, the main problem at the moment is to solve the war in the Ruhr industrial area, not to discuss one's own talents or abilities.

Stopping Zhang Chengtian who was eager to speak, Sickert said lightly: "I know what you want to say. I didn't move because I wanted to wait for someone to act first. I want to see what that person will do about it ?”

Ludendorff!At this time, Zhang Chengtian realized that he still had a deadly enemy in Germany.It seems that during his two years in the Soviet Union, Sickert had a lot of dealings with Ludendorff.

"I think you need to give me an explanation." At the same time, Ludendorff was spying with the leader of the German Socialist Workers Party, the famous Hitler.

Hitler said in his provocative tone: "In any case, this is an opportunity. Our Socialist Workers Party can take this opportunity to become famous in one fell swoop. Although this is an accident, we can use this accident to spread our party everywhere. All of Germany."

Ludendorff murmured gloomyly: "That's not the point. What I want to know is why the commander of this 'militia' belongs to the Sickert faction, Reinhard's cronies." Ludendorff's The anger was even higher. "Their commander is Steve, who was once inserted into the army by me. More importantly, he is also your party member."

Sensing that Ludendorff, as his partner, had the possibility of prosecuting, Hitler hastened to explain: "In our list, this is just an ordinary name. No one in our party realizes that this Steve is a Sickert. That Steve."

Hearing this, Ludendorff tapped the table with his index finger, "Then is there someone named Reinhardt in your party?"

Seeing Ludendorff's deeply sunken forehead, Hitler explained again: "Don't worry about it, I can guarantee that everyone named Reinhardt in our party is not the Reinhardt you want to find."

"That's good. If that Reinhardt is also a member of your party, you can just wait for my anger." Ludendorff vented with a wave of his hand without even looking at Hitler.

At this moment, a fierce light quickly appeared in Hitler's eyes, and then dissipated immediately.Hitler hinted to himself that Ludendorff would not understand that it must be politicians like himself who really laugh at the end, not their soldiers with ridiculous traditions.

At the same time, far on the front line of the Ruhr.The most elite French [-]st Armored Division sent an armored regiment, plus a division directly under the artillery battalion, to launch a general attack on the high ground occupied by the SS.

"Hurry up and follow." A lieutenant urged with his waist half hooked.In front of him, 50 French-made Renault FT 17s were slowly driving towards the first line of the SS.Beside him, densely packed infantry were advancing in unison.And behind him, the artillery directly under the division has begun to conduct extended artillery fire.

On the first position of the SS, 8 centurions were deployed at various tactical support points.

"Weiss, your ten-man team has the best marksmanship. Let me aim at those Frenchmen behind the tank." An SS centurion shouted loudly.

"Lieutenant, the German is shooting. God, Lieutenant Matt was shot!" A French soldier shouted anxiously.

"Century, the French are hiding behind their tanks. The shooting effect is not satisfactory." Weiss, who was in charge of sniping in the SS, hurriedly reported the crisis.

For a time, the chaotic battlefield was filled with shouts, gunshots, and artillery.

"Boom..." With a violent explosion, the French army hiding behind the tanks began to charge.Just now, an SS soldier quietly approached a Renault light tank, grabbed the explosive bag and rushed up.

Therefore, the French army had to spill out its own infantry to prevent the SS soldiers from approaching again with explosive packs.

Unfortunately, the effect is not ideal.Due to the fanatical death squads of the SS, they all have the determination to die.Often at a corner, in a foxhole, an SS soldier would suddenly jump out of the explosive pack and die together.They don't intend to go back alive!So they could let the French infantry pass by.

The fighting power of the Germans and the bloodiness of the Germans were thoroughly displayed in front of the French army on this unnamed highland.

Seeing that the infantry had spilled out, the tanks in the rear were blown up one after another by the hidden SS soldiers one after another.The infantry in front was suppressed by the opponent who had a geographical advantage.The three regiment leaders in charge of this round of attack had to order the troops to be withdrawn amidst the rhythmic firing of the SS Mausers and the explosion of grenades thrown from both sides from time to time.

De Gaulle, who had witnessed the whole process, suddenly had an ominous premonition.It is not difficult to compare a fact from the last world war.Whether it is the country's economy, technology, industrial capacity, or even population, Germany far exceeds that of France.The level of their army equipment, the military accomplishment of their officers, and the combat effectiveness of their soldiers are by no means inferior.

When the army of this country finally broke out in desperation, even standing on the hills a few kilometers away from the battlefield, de Gaulle could feel the terrifying power, the fiery heat brought by the tenacity of never compromise and never give up fighting spirit.

At the moment when I saw the French army leaving hundreds of corpses and tank wreckage after the tragic tug-of-war.A pessimistic question suddenly appeared in De Gaulle's mind, "Even if this unnamed highland is conquered, how many unnamed highlands like this are there in this country? Are they really conquerable by France!?"

Admittedly, this is what caused the current situation.It is inseparable from his previous selfish de Gaulle sending the Belgian army to lead the battle.

De Gaulle also learned a fact from this lesson.I may be an excellent politician, but I may not be considered a qualified general.On the battlefield, selfish calculations often have no imagined effect.What really works is an outstanding commander like Siddell, or the tenacious will of the militiamen on the opposite side.

Today's de Gaulle has only one idea, and that is to find Sidel to discuss countermeasures as soon as possible.In his opinion, only a pure soldier like Siddell can control the situation now.

At the same time, Sidel also saw the disastrous defeat of the 3rd regiment.In his eyes, there were many reasons for the failure of the 3rd regiment.

Putting aside objectively, the artillery support is not accurate due to the weather, the tank-tank coordination is not in place due to the high failure rate of the tank, and so on.

From a subjective point of view, due to the underestimation of the militia by every officer and soldier of the 3rd regiment, from the top to himself, it caused losses that could have been avoided.Eager to win a victory, he hastily joined the exhausted troops that had not yet rested.As a result, he was suppressed by an explosive and bold counterattack by the opponent who was ready to go.

After summing up his experience, Sidel gave an order.The whole division will rest and reorganize, and will attack again tomorrow. The offensive force will still be undertaken by the 3rd regiment.

Sidel wanted to prove that as much as the Germans were brave, so did the French.The fully prepared French army is definitely no worse than Germany!

The 3 groups stumbled here today, and they will just get back up tomorrow.Sidel did not think that a group of militiamen would have good luck in tomorrow's battle to help them defeat the well-prepared French army.

Text Chapter 25 Attack

As of the 12 hours since the outbreak of the war in the Ruhr industrial zone, no one from Ludendorff's faction went to the government to express their views.But in the eyes of others, not making a statement is the best statement!The Ludendorff faction, which has always been tough and even radical, chose to acquiesce to the government's weak compromise.

Instead, another group also composed of a large number of former military officers took Hindenburg's personal letter and went to various government buildings in Berlin, demanding that the government take immediate measures to support the SS heroes who defended the country.

At 0 o'clock in the morning, in Sickert's office.The general who had worked for Germany for most of his life was covering his head, and said to Zhang Chengtian in pain: "Ludendorff is so disappointing. I thought he was just more radical and arrogant, but in essence he is still For the sake of Germany’s national interests. But now, his actions have shown that his radicalism is not for Germany, but more for his selfish desire for power.”

Zhang Chengtian also said helplessly: "Although it is hateful, this is not unexpected. Now it seems that we can only rely on ourselves."

"I'll contact Marshal Hindenburg tomorrow, I believe he will be on our side." Sickert said to himself.

Seeing the teacher's painful expression, Zhang Chengtian shook his head slightly.The enemy is present, but the country is still fighting.Have to say, this is kind of sad.

Perhaps it was a mistake to bring Ludendorff together to stop the Karp riots.But Zhang Chengtian wouldn't be where he is today if he didn't find Ludendorff...

This night, Zhang Chengtian and Sickert, the teacher and the student, kept talking at 02:30 in the morning.

1923年1月12日早晨7点，西克特前往拜访兴登堡元帅。两人进行长达2小时的会谈。

The old and cunning Hindenburg didn't say anything to Sickert.When Sickert was allowed to speak, Hindenburg refused to answer directly.

At 9 o'clock in the morning, as Sickert left angrily, Ludendorff also visited the door in person to visit Hindenburg, a former comrade-in-arms.No one knows what they talked about, but it is clear that Hindenburg also made no promises to Ludendorff.

At 1:10 noon, in the office of the German President.As the leader of the country, Albert stood behind the desk with a livid face, his hands clenched into fists and propped on the desk.His always kind blue eyes, as if they were burning with anger, pointed sharply at the [-] Junker nobles in front of him.

Sickert and Zhang Chengtian, who were standing behind Albert, were standing upright on both sides.Although they have been away from the army for several years, the standard military posture of the two generals is still as if they have just received recruit training, revealing the tenacity of soldiers.This also gave Albert the confidence to take on the table with the 10 representatives of the Junker class in front of him.

An angry Albert yelled at the Junker nobles in front of him for the first time: "Without the authorization of me as the president, General Sickert, the commander-in-chief of the army, has no knowledge. Who ordered the Ruhr Industrial Zone The security regiment withdrew? Why did the army not get the relevant news until the head of the security regiment, Colonel Model, made a report."

Fortunately, Model, the head of the security regiment, thought of joining the SS under Steve's suggestion.Immediately, the decommissioning report was submitted to the National Defense Forces, and the security regiment's retreat route was mentioned by the way.

Otherwise, Albert, as the president, would still be at a loss until now.

A total of 10 Junker nobles turned a blind eye to President Albert's anger.

But when their eyes collided with Sickert and Zhang Chengtian, these wooden nobles reacted.

In their view, Sickert, as the commander-in-chief of the army, has a natural majesty of a general, which will make everyone who looks at him feel guilty.

As for the young Zhang Chengtian, there was a kind of alertness and cunning in his eyes.People are afraid of being dug out of their inner thoughts when they look at each other.

Of course, this is all a manifestation of their guilty conscience.At this moment, Sickert was sulking at Hindenburg's inaction in the morning.

As for Zhang Chengtian, what he was thinking about...was how to extort money from these nobles.

The eyes of the 10 Junker nobles quickly retracted.Then a short, stooped old nobleman looked straight at Albert and said, "Mr. President, please pay attention to your words. We are not criminals until there is no evidence to prove that we ordered the mobilization of the security team." .Your interrogation tone is very rude."

Another fat aristocrat also yelled with spittle: "I have to remind our President that it is very unwise to speak to these representatives of the Junker aristocrats in such a tone."