More and more German troops arrived at Tobrook, and soon the main force of the 5th Light Armored Division also arrived... The German armored division was different from the British armored division. The British armored division was even slower than the infantry, while the German armored division was almost the fastest unit.

So the barracks near the port immediately became crowded, with German soldiers, cars, motorcycles and armored vehicles everywhere. However, because they fought fiercely with the British main force for several days and nights before, they seemed a little embarrassed, with bullet marks on their equipment, and wounded soldiers wrapped in gauze among the soldiers were everywhere.

It was not until then that the Italian fleet staggered late. Two transport ships leaned into the port under the cover of warships and came down from the ship in groups of Italian soldiers... As expected, as Alphredo said, they lined up in neatly, dressed in bright clothes and were all brilliantly charming. From time to time, they waved at the German soldiers and shouted some things that the German soldiers could not understand, just as they were Tobrook's conquerors.

"Don't you go and talk to them?" Werner asked Alphredo.

"No!" Alphredo answered a word concisely.

"Why?" Werner asked.

"Because I feel safer to stay with you!" Alphredo replied.

The German soldiers couldn't help but laugh.

"This is an illusion!" said the baker.

"Yes, this is definitely an illusion!" Werner agreed.

"No, I don't think this is an illusion!" Alphredo answered seriously.

Only Qin Chuan understood the meaning of Alphredo's words. What the German soldiers said was that the German army had to take on more dangerous tasks, and the German army could not retreat at any time like the Italian army. If it really didn't work, it could surrender. In this regard, of course, it was safer to be with the Italian army.

But the "safety" Alphredo said is not security at this level. He is talking about "sense of security", or it can also be said to be the trust between comrades who can trust each other in life and death. This is obviously not available in the Italian army, and they may even abandon comrades at any time.

As they were talking, several armored command vehicles drove into the barracks with exhaust and dust... This really made the soldiers nervous for a while because they recognized it as the British command vehicle. At first they thought it was the British raid, so they unplugged their guns from their backs and looked for cover.

Until several German soldiers shouted, "Don't be nervous, it's your own people, don't shoot!"

Later, Qin Chuan and others learned that the 5th Light Armored Division commander Major General Strek was in this armored command vehicle.

"General Strek really knows how to enjoy it!" the baker murmured in a low voice.

Qin Chuan knew what the baker meant. The soldiers had seen this armored command vehicle. The ones they captured before were riding on this thing.

Because there is a protrusion similar to an elephant's nose at the front of the armored command vehicle, the German soldiers also called it "Mummar".

The British call it differently, they call it "Dorchester"... Dorchester is a luxury hotel located in central London. It is a microcosm of London's luxury and a representative.

The British soldiers named the "Mr. Mamma" command car with "Dorchester" and its purpose is needed... This command car is too luxurious and is not something that should be found on the battlefield. It is in sharp contrast to the hardships of the soldiers and the situation where they face the test of life and death at any time.

This command car is modified from the "Matador" car chassis. The armor on the body is 12mm thick, with seats, desks, storage cabinets and beds inside, and can accommodate 4 staff members and 2 radio operators.

It is also divided into two compartments, office and radio room. In addition, it is stocked with red wine, water, vegetables, coffee, food and a small pot for cooking... It is a modern RV and armored RV.

You should know that this is in the desert, and it is difficult for others to even drink water outside, while British officers can leisurely drink red wine or coffee in the command car to discuss life. All their work is just looking at the map, patting their heads, and then giving orders via radio... So, it is no wonder that German officers seized this command car and took it as if they had it regardless of the identification problem.

It is worth mentioning that the British army was also the only country that developed and produced special armored command vehicles during World War II... The luxury and enjoyment of the British army can also be seen from this. This may be one of the reasons why Britain was so easily pulled down by the United States from the throne of the world's No. 1 power... When the soldiers were fighting hard, the officers were so extravagant, how could the soldiers fight bravely? Especially those colonial troops that were always used as cannon fodder, how could they make them willingly fight for Britain?!

With a "chi!", several armored command vehicles stopped at the command entrance. Major General Streck and several staff officers jumped out of the car and walked into the command center while putting on their hats.

"How dare you drive the enemy's armored vehicle into the barracks?" Rommel scolded without hesitation when he saw Major General Streck: "Do you want the soldiers to shoot at you? Or do you hope that the soldiers will first consider whether the enemy's officers or our officers are riding in the next time they see such armored vehicles?"

Major General Streck knew that he was in a disadvantage, so he lowered his posture and replied: "Sorry, General, my jeep has broken down, I can only do this!"

Rommel snorted, and he was obviously not satisfied with the answer.

But the 5th Lightweight Division is now the only German unit in his hands, and this unit has performed very well on the battlefield, so Rommel does not want to overestimate the mistakes and pomp of this division commander.

"Well, Major General Strek!" said Rommel. "I think you have enjoyed enough, so now it's time to lead the army to pursue the enemy!"

"What?" Major General Streck was stunned when he heard this: "General, do you mean...we will continue to advance eastward?"

"Of course!" Rommel replied without thinking.

"But we have reached the border!" Major General Streck opposed: "And our troops are seriously insufficient, the soldiers are exhausted and need rest, and there are only a pitiful fifteen tanks left!"
Chapter completed!