"Yes, the 5th SS Division is on collective standby. Repeat, the 5th SS Division is on collective standby." Standing on the other end of the phone was a staff officer wearing the rank of SS Lieutenant Colonel on his shoulder.
"General Model, should we report it to the Wehrmacht?" After putting down the phone, as the division staff officer of the 1st SS Division, Teller reminded again: "After all, this operation is a blatant challenge.
Treaty of Versailles, once the French launch a counterattack, we simply cannot resist it. At least we should also give the Wehrmacht Command a warning so that they can be prepared."
Glancing at the worried Terrier, Model, who had been following Reinhardt for more than 10 years, just said lightly: "Lieutenant Colonel Terrier, take a look at the uniform you are wearing. Is it black or green?
of?"
"Black, General!" Terrell stood at attention without hesitation, raised his right hand and saluted 45 degrees and replied.
Model was very satisfied with this reaction, which meant that Terrell was at least firmly on the SS side.
"Don't be too formal, Lieutenant Colonel Terrell." Patting Terrell's shoulder, Model smiled and said: "I'm not doubting your loyalty to the Führer. I just want to remind you how our SS
developed to what it is today.”
A smile appeared on Model's lips and he said: "Who could have imagined that defeated Germany could have such a huge force. We are not only large in number, but also well-trained and determined. I still remember that in the Ruhr battle,
Did General Steve, with the current backbones of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd SS Divisions, defeat the well-equipped French elite?"
"Remember, General. I studied the analysis of that battle over and over again in the military academy." Terrell said proudly: "This is the reason why I joined the SS. I want to join this glorious and powerful group."
"This is also the reason why I joined the SS." After Model handed a signed document to the adjutant who came over, he laughed at Terrell and said: "At that time, the equipment of the SS was worse than it is now.
Too many, no air support, and not enough heavy weapons."
Model paused and said with blazing eyes: "But the SS at that time defeated the elite of the French army and defeated the army known as the number one in Europe! The SS at that time was not the most organized unit, nor was it trained
The army with the best subjects. But at that time, the SS was the ace army in Germany!"
"Believe in the Führer and believe that victory will surely come to Germany. The combat effectiveness of the SS comes from our will." At this point, Model said with a sly smile: "Stein is not the only one in the SS who dares to deal with the French.
The 3 divisions of General Husband. The 5th Division under Model, I am not made up of waste. If the French dare to counterattack, we will not show mercy!"
...........
"Cough, cough, cough cough... You shouldn't have told me now." Sickert, who has been getting worse and worse recently, was sitting on the new leather chair in his office, flipping through the pages.
Following the report handed over by Reinhardt.
"Teacher, I've told you many times. You just don't agree with my idea and think it's too risky." Although Reinhardt had differences with Sickert on many recent bold moves,
He still respectfully apologized to his first military mentor after time travel: "I'm sorry, teacher. I'm sure the French will not fight back, but I can't convince everyone."
"So you bypassed the Wehrmacht and privately mobilized the SS to occupy the Rhineland." Sickert shook his head and said seriously: "Your ability to predict is very strong, which you have demonstrated countless times.
Advantages. But you should not rely too much on this kind of prediction... I have told you many times that a good military strategist, or a good politician, must make any decision
Be reasonable and well-founded. I know that the future of Germany belongs to you. So you should let people around you trust you and believe in every decision you make."
"Teacher..." Reinhard realized that he felt sorry for his mentor, and he wanted to explain something with a guilty feeling.
Sickert waved his hand and interrupted Reinhardt's defense: "You don't need to explain anything to me. I actually believe in your prediction. The reason why I have always been against you recently is just to see what you can do to the people around you."
People have to believe at what point. Your future journey will not be smooth sailing. You must learn to let people around you trust your every decision in the face of adversity."
For a moment, a thought repeatedly appeared in Reinhard's mind. He couldn't help but shudder, could it be...
"I don't have much time. There are some things I must teach you. I consider myself a pure military strategist, and German generals have a tradition of never getting involved in politics. But..."
Sickert's tone dropped: "That doesn't mean I understand politics!"
"It doesn't matter that you are going smoothly now, rising step by step. However, this is just the reason why the National Content Consortium chose to stay dormant. Once you encounter an unexpected failure in the future, many people will jump out to oppose you.
Even assassinate you." There was a rare tenderness in Sickert's eyes: "You are the most talented student I have ever seen. Over the years, I have been witnessing your growth. What you need to learn most now is to resist.
Those wrongdoers who oppose you, cough, cough..."
Reinhard lowered his head. He didn't realize that the teacher who had always been against him recently would be so protective of him. When his eyes were still on the surface, Sickert, as his mentor, had already thought of him.
A deeper, more future place.
At this time, Reinhard finally understood why Sickert, who had always stood with him, suddenly opposed his judgments one after another during this period. This respectable military strategist had no time left for him.
Not much more. He is using his last chance to teach his only student how to be a good leader.
"I have asked the 5th Cavalry Division of the Wehrmacht led by Rommel to advance towards Stuttgart. Once the French launch a counterattack, he can quickly launch a counterattack from Stuttgart." After taking a sip of black tea, Sickert said calmly: "In addition, the Wehrmacht's
Three infantry divisions have long been transferred to the German-French border area. In order to avoid the restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles, these troops have twice the strength of conventional divisions, as you know."
After listening to Sickert's few words, Reinhard raised his head in surprise.
Sickert in front of him has regained the confidence and vigor he had when explaining military battle cases to Reinhard, and said with firm eyes: "If the French army dares to counterattack into Germany, I will let them know the current German Wehrmacht.
How powerful it is. In four directions, the Wehrmacht troops can launch assaults. At that time, your SS will only need to stay to stabilize the defense line."
