In wars since ancient times, weather conditions have largely determined the development of the war situation.
Herzmann was not a person who loved fantasy, but the facts forced him to think of many things, especially the continuous rains that made him complain so much that the entire division's defense area suddenly became no different from a swamp. This rain made the soldiers
The daily life of the soldiers was full of troubles. Some flour in the food warehouse was soaked in water and became moldy, and some ammunition was also affected by moisture. Both of these directly weakened the combat effectiveness of the troops.
What caused the continuous heavy rain? Now Herzman believes that there is indeed a factor of Russian mischief in this.
In this era, meteorological weapons are not a new concept. Even artificial rainfall has been done for a long time. However, in this era, experimenters in many countries cannot figure out the reasons for artificial rainfall. They only know that under the right conditions,
In an atmospheric environment, throwing certain substances into the sky, such as dry ice, may cause precipitation.
Because he smelled the smell of urine on the rocket wreckage, Hertzman naturally thought of the chemistry knowledge he learned in middle school. Maybe the Russians used ammonia. Now Hertzman is really thinking about it. Could it be that those Russians in the swamps were
Monster?!
He became more and more convinced that the falling rocket debris was just an omen.
"Those Russians were bombed, so they caused continuous rain to block the movement of our air force! This blockade is only temporary, and they will definitely plan some actions to retaliate. Just like in the past."
Lawrence was almost completely convinced by Hertzman's analysis, because it was very logically tenable!
"Lawrence, now we must contact the friendly 722nd Division about this matter. I will personally talk to their division commander on the phone, and you!"
"I?"
"I give you a mission. I ask you to send someone to take the captured rocket debris to the aviation brigade immediately."
"Should...should I inform them of this matter?"
"It's necessary!" Hertzman paused, "We have a blood feud with the Russians, and so does the aviation group! Besides, it's not just us that are affected by the severe rainfall. The situation of the air force is even worse! Just bring the rockets with you.
Go to the wreckage and tell them my speculation! As for how they understand it, that’s their business!”
Lawrence nodded: "It's better for me to handle this matter myself. I think it's better to send a few soldiers to explain the situation better than to inform me personally."
"Very good, this matter can be settled without further delay. You should leave as soon as possible!"
Lawrence saluted and was about to turn around and leave again when he was stopped by Hertzman again.
"Sir, do you have any other instructions?"
"One more thing. To get to the aviation group, you must pass through Gomel, and you will definitely stay there tonight. When you come back tomorrow, be sure to bring me some sausages and bacon."
"Okay! As for..."
"Expenses? Of course this won't cost you anything." With that said, Hertzman opened the lock on his desk and took out a stack of Reichsmarks. "Take these and buy them! I am a division commander and I cannot be as free as you junior officers.
. Damn it, these subsidies can’t be spent at all. You can buy them into sausages to make me feel comfortable for a while! After the completion of the project, 30% will be yours!"
There is a long distance between the headquarters of the 707th Division and Koch's aviation group.
Lawrence took a pile of money and the wreckage of the rocket, and after handing over his duties to the deputy commander, he organized the manpower to drive straight to Gomel.
It is a full 40 kilometers from the station to Gomel. The roads here are not smooth, and even the roads are full of potholes in many places. It is already afternoon, and just arriving in Gomel, Lawrence estimates that it will be four o'clock.
It would take five o'clock at the earliest to arrive at Koch's station. I couldn't stay in someone else's aviation group! In line with my military rank, it was most appropriate to stay decently in a hotel in Gomel where German officers rested.
What's more, I have a bunch of Reichsmarks in my hand. Although I am buying something for my teacher, in the end the money is in my own hand, so why not spend it?
Three 82-barrel trucks drove onto the road, two full and one empty. The so-called empty trucks were pulling goods for Hertzmann. Lawrence planned not only to buy sausages, but also to buy the entire oak can directly from the beer can.
Beer. After all, there are too many Reichsmarks!
The forty-kilometer journey was accompanied by twists and turns and boredom, and finally they arrived in Gomel at the planned time.
As far as Lawrence is concerned, he has not been here for more than two months due to the war. Today, Gomel has almost become a German colony. There are still a large number of Belarusian civilians here, but sandbags and barbed wire have been erected on every street.
, and there are a large number of German soldiers stationed here.
The 722nd Division is responsible for the defense of Gomel. The city is garrisoned by a regiment under its command and some Eastern Battalions composed of local Belarusians. They vigorously set up defenses at various intersections in the city, which really made it possible for potential guerrillas to attack.
drop to lowest.
Lawrence arrived here and changed his decision temporarily because he had to exchange the Reichsmarks on hand for a credit note, RKK, before the bank closed.
Germany established the so-called "Reich Credit Bank" in the occupied territories and issued a banknote abbreviated as RKK. It could only be used in the occupied territories and could not be circulated in Germany itself, and German Reich Marks continued to flow into the occupied territories. According to Germany
According to the established exchange rate, if the Reichsmark is converted into RKK and used, the purchasing power will be significantly improved!
But the so-called currency RKK is not guaranteed by any gold reserves. Its only guarantee is the force of the German occupying forces! The Belarusian people in the occupied areas have to use this kind of banknotes that are no different from waste paper to carry out their daily lives.
As for the German soldiers, once they have the opportunity to go to the city for vacation, they will quickly exchange the Reichsmarks on hand for PKK, and then buy a large amount of supplies locally to send to the country. So that if one person joins the army, the whole family will be surprised every day with gifts!
Today, Germany has also begun to adopt a wartime rationing system, and many families have spent their idle funds through this method, and have become murderers who plunder the materials of the invaded countries and enjoy the dividends of the war. In this way, the common people of Germany
, why not support Hitler?!
Germany passed on this severe inflation to the occupied territories. They frantically plundered local people's supplies, causing public resentment to boil. This was a major reason for the intensifying guerrilla war in Belarus. The economic atrocities of the German army were more serious than their direct killings.
Even more terrifying! Because they can reasonably plunder civilians' food, clothing, and medicine without using bullets, which can cause a large number of civilians to live in hardship and lead to a large number of abnormal deaths.
The German army did not build prosperity in Gomel, but instead the fear of local civilians. Only soldiers liked to live here, in taverns, in casinos and even in weathered places, squandering the RKK in their hands.
Of course Lawrence didn't care how the locals were doing. He suddenly exchanged a stack of Reich Marks for a whole suitcase of RKK, leaving three soldiers behind and ordering them.
"You go to these stores to buy goods according to the list I wrote, and then move all the goods to the officers' hotel. We will rest here tonight! After you are done, stay in the hotel for the time being. When I come back, I will take you