Chapter 171 Italian SS 2
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Now Zhang Jun is going to ask Keitel to return the favor and help Vincent squeeze out 500 copycat Tiger tanks from the Wehrmacht. This is almost a quarter of Germany's annual production of copycat Tiger tanks. With so many tanks, the Wehrmacht's share
When squeezed out, Keitel should have scolded him, but Keitel had to use these tanks to seal Zhang Jun's mouth, otherwise Keitel's spy relatives would be enough to ruin Keitel's future.
Of course, Zhang Jun would not openly approach Keitel for a deal. He would just indirectly and euphemistically explain Zhang Jun's request through Mao Renfeng. Zhang Jun understood the German's face-conscious character very well, so this kind of transaction should be done secretly.
It went well.
As for the SS veterans and officers at all levels requested by Vincent, Zhang Jun directly sent a telegram to Rommel, asking Rommel to immediately dispatch 6,000 elite SS troops to Italy. Zhang Jun is now also expanding the army and is targeting veterans.
There was an urgent need for officers who had experienced actual combat. Under such circumstances, Zhang Jun reluctantly sent 6,000 troops to Vincent, accompanied by 500 military police troops, for a total of 6,500 troops.
The role of this gendarme is great in the Italian army. For the Italian army, the leadership and demonstration of the chief alone does not pay attention to deterring those sweet-hearted and romantic Italians. The German SS gendarme is to punish those who dare to violate discipline.
The troops who sent people to military courts and execution grounds were not enough to lead the Italian army without killing them.
On October 25, 1939, Mussolini visited Germany. Hitler used a large welcome team, not only the people but also a large number of troops. Hitler even held a separate military parade for Mussolini's arrival.
Style. Of course, that division is the Guard Flag Corps. Other troops are not used for the time being.
On the day Mussolini arrived, Berlin became a sea of flowers. Mussolini was very impressed by Hitler's respect for him. Mussolini and Hitler rode in an open Mercedes-Benz to review Hitler's standard guard.
Solini's visit is an issue at the national level. Zhang Jun is still not qualified to participate. Zhang Jun will not be meddlesome and will continue to organize some staff members of the SS to start formulating a detailed campaign plan.
The production of weapons and various cold-proof clothing is also being produced in an orderly and rapid manner according to Zhang Jun's integrated plan. The SS tanks have been installed in a total of eight armored divisions, and an aviation force is basically full. This is all
Krupp's cheap father-in-law secretly saved Zhang Jun's status, which made Zhang Jun
Jun's weapon installation speed has been greatly advanced. Now he can carry out some combat tasks independently, such as attacking Denmark and Norway. This is also a good opportunity for practical training. The First SS Army has just expanded.
It is better to train the troops in actual combat.
Mussolini stayed in Germany for three days. Because of Zhang Jun's secret transportation, he still purchased 500 of Germany's most advanced imitation Tiger tanks. In order to show Italy's wealth, Mussolini paid it all in one lump sum.
All purchases. In fact, Mussolini was trying to make a fool of himself by buying German tanks this time.
The money was actually deducted from the Italian army's wine money. If the Italian army could cut off all the luxury goods it purchased and use them all to imitate German knock-off Tiger tanks, there would be no problem in forming ten powerful armored armies.
Yes, but those Italian soldiers would immediately run away and go home to pick up girls.
It can be said that the Italian army is a nation that has forgotten the tenacious fighting spirit of its ancestors. It recalls the glory and splendid civilization of the Roman Empire and the powerful Roman legion. Unfortunately, Italy today has not inherited any of the traditions of their ancestors.
A little bit of glorious past, luxury enjoyment has made me learn everything in an intensified way.
The German Wehrmacht was a little dissatisfied with the decision of Hitler and Keitel, but the German Wehrmacht still valued Italy as an ally. Since the head of state and the Chief of General Staff of the High Command believed that this was very necessary, there was no resistance.
The imitation Tiger tanks that Italy needed were in the German national weapons stockpile. When Mussolini returned to Italy, he asked these weapons to go back with him. In order to show his unparalleled mobilization and transportation capabilities, Hitler insisted on leaving the country in one day.
Sixty trains were mobilized to transport these tanks, accessories and ammunition. Italy can imitate the 88mm rifled gun used by the imitation Tiger tank, so they did not buy much of this ammunition.
A few days later, Mussolini handed over 500 taels of tanks to Vincent. This almost made Vincent faint with happiness. What made Vincent even more excited was that his old commander actually sent him a tank.
After acquiring six thousand elite German SS soldiers, Vincent, who had obtained these weapons and men, calmed down and thought about how to reorganize the troops.
This is really difficult for Vincent. All the original Italian officers have become deputies and the military rank remains unchanged. Of course the Italian officers will be dissatisfied. The five hundred murderous gendarmes are not vegetarians. If you are really dissatisfied, you can
Vincent will never force him to apply to withdraw from the Italian SS. He is welcome to withdraw. The Italian SS only wants those bloody Italian soldiers.
Vincent's reorganization plan caused about 30% of Italian officers to leave the Italian SS. Very few soldiers left. Italians still have an adventurous spirit. After these officers left, Vincent immediately promoted the corresponding officers.
The German officer took the place of the departing Italian.
After the reorganization, the hellish training for the Italian SS began. Now, if you can't stand the pain of training, the corpses at the gate of the station that dare to escape are examples. Deserters will be shot immediately. Anyone who dares to escape is asking for death.
"Quick, quick, you weakling haven't you eaten?"
"bump"
The German instructor just kicked him a few times, which was quite gentle. Those who were carrying logs, those who were passing through fire rings, and those who were practicing grenades were shouting everywhere. After Vincent's inspection, he felt a little satisfied.
This is how the German SS has a little bit of momentum. This training is only the first part. Only by going to the battlefield and fighting bloody battles can this army become a steel force, otherwise it will just be a showpiece.
On the tank driving field, tanks roared, artillery roared, and hundreds of tanks galloped on the training field. Wittmann was actually the commander-in-chief of these tanks. This was the one who hated Vincent for stealing his command right.
The pretty boy Wittmann was actually transferred to the Italian army. In fact, Vincent had worked with Wittmann. He felt that the leader of the tank regiment had a good command of tanks, so he asked Zhang Jun for it.
, Zhang Jun never refuses Vincent's request. According to Zhang Jun, whatever Vincent needs, I will give you. If you bring out a ragtag group of people like this, then you have to take it.
The words have been spoken.
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In Hitler's office in the Reichstag, Germany, Hitler was listening carefully to Zhang Jun's report. Zhang Jun carefully analyzed the reasons for attacking Denmark and Norway. Hitler also understood that it was only whether this occupation action would cause the war between Britain, France and Germany to break out in advance.
This was a question that Hitler considered.
"Oh! My little carrot head, your campaign plan is perfect. I believe that Denmark and Norway will surrender soon under the attack of your SS. But how can you guarantee that Britain and France will not surrender?
Go to war, or block our oil imports."
"Great head of state, we can completely ignore the attitude of Britain and France. They are not ready for war now, and their weapons are not our opponents at all. Challenging Germany at this time can only lead to self-destruction. Chamberlain is not
If we do this, even Churchill, who is the main militant, will not be so stupid. Britain and France send troops to help Denmark and Norway, so we don’t have to worry.
The most important thing is that there is a huge oil field in the North Sea, with a total oil reserve of about 5 billion tons."
"What, the North Sea oil field, how come I haven't heard of it, oh, my God! An oil field with reserves of 5 billion tons, my little carrot head, are you sure about it?"
"Haha, great head of state, I am sure that the total reserves of the North Sea oil fields are about 5 billion tons, but this oil field is all at sea. We have no way to protect this oil field, so I plan to form a North Sea Oilfield Corporation after occupying Denmark and Norway.
, let’s share the oil from the North Sea oil fields, so that when we attack the Soviet Union, we don’t have to worry about Britain and France restricting our oil imports.
In addition, after we occupy Denmark and Norway, we can change the occupation to garrison and declare these two countries as our protectorates. We can completely refrain from interfering in their internal affairs with Denmark and Norway, so as to prevent these two countries from coming forward.
For guerrillas or rebels, we can just station troops at strategic points in Denmark and Norway."
Hitler was only thinking about strategic issues, how to fight specifically, and he would not interfere with Zhang Jun's command. Hitler thought for a moment and began to ask in a consultative tone:
"My little carrot head, if I give you command of the battlefield, will you have the confidence to complete the mission successfully and successfully?"
"Hi, hello! Hitler, I promise to complete the mission, and I will occupy these two countries like the autumn wind sweeping fallen leaves."
Zhang Jun put his feet together and expressed his confidence that he would win with great confidence. You must know that Germany could easily win Denmark and Norway in history. Germany's occupation of Denmark was a miracle in the history of human war.
The historical "Wesel Exercise" occurred in the early morning of April 9, 1940, when the Danes were still sleeping, and German bombers suddenly appeared over Copenhagen. At the same time, the German troops concentrated on the German-Danish border suddenly launched an attack on Denmark.
Chapter completed!