The decisive battle against the Third Reich

In the end, the 5th Light Division did not continue to penetrate. From this aspect, Qinchuan has to thank Major General Strike. If it were not for his persistence, the 5th Light Division, including Qin Chuan, would have to drag their exhausted bodies to continue the pursuit. .

What surprised Qinchuan and the soldiers was that they received a grand welcome when they returned to Tobruk.

The welcome ceremony was organized by the Italian army.

The Italian army may not be able to fight, but they did a good job in setting up these facades. They hung German and Italian flags on both sides of the street where the German soldiers returned, and the Italian soldiers stood neatly on the street in two rows to stop them. The Libyan people holding small flags... In fact, these Libyan people did not need to stop them at all, because it can be seen from the indifference on their faces that these people actually did not care who won the war.

The reason why the people stood here to welcome the victorious German troops was just because the Italian soldiers ordered them to do so... Libya is an Italian colony, and the Italians still have considerable influence among the local people. They have a complete set of Administration.

Then, when the German troops lined up and walked into the street, everyone cheered, and some people sprinkled flower petals from upstairs, like rain and fireworks, somewhat similar to the scene when the ancient Roman army returned in triumph... Later, Qin Chuan realized that this was not actually his illusion. Mussolini was a prime minister with a "Rome" complex. He hoped that Italy could restore the glory and glory of the Roman Empire in the past. Of course, the most important thing is to have the Roman Empire. The territory of the era, so the etiquette of the Roman era is extended or imitated on many occasions.

It was obvious that the Italian army had made a lot of preparations for this welcome ceremony, because those petals were even real... It is difficult to collect so many petals in Africa, so there is no doubt that they were shipped from Italy.

The German soldiers did not seem to appreciate this welcome ceremony.

“I would rather they use the petal space to transport a few boxes of bullets!” said the baker.

"Even if you don't transport bullets, it would be better to transport a few more pieces of bread!" Werner continued.

"Are all you Italians like this?" Jacop asked Alfredo.

"Oh, that's great!" Alfredo replied: "You know, they always have many reasons to hold dances or celebrations. It's a bit embarrassing to say that we were chased by the British in the desert. When I fled to Tripoli, the country was still singing praises for the Italian army’s advance towards Egypt!”

The surrounding German soldiers couldn't help laughing, and a few whispered: "Italians!"

If it weren't for the fact that Alfredo was also Italian, the German soldiers would have laughed at him in various ways.

However, Italy's ally was not useless, because Qin Chuan and others enjoyed a meal of spaghetti that night.

Although pasta is not a good thing, it was the only pasta Qin Chuan had eaten during this period. Qin Chuan was so moved that he almost shed tears.

"This is the only thing Italians are proud of!" the baker said while eating the noodles.

"I think we should replace all the logistics troops with Italians!" Werner swallowed greedily and said vaguely: "This way we can eat this stuff every day!"

"Hey!" When two Italians carrying noodle buckets passed by, Werner stopped them: "Can you give me some more?"

Although the Italian soldiers could not understand Werner's words, they could guess what he meant, but they were a little confused when they saw Werner's half-faced face.

"I'll finish them all!" Werner said. "Please!"

The Italian soldier muttered a few words, and finally added it to Werner.

The baker reminded Werner in a low voice: "You look like a hungry ghost, don't embarrass us!"

"Okay!" Werner replied: "I promise, one more plate will be enough for me!"

The soldiers couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Alfredo!" An Italian officer recognized Alfredo as he passed by.

"Sir!" Alfredo stood up quickly.

Qin Chuan noticed that the Italian officer's rank was one level higher than Alfredo's, and he was a lieutenant.

"Why are you here?" the Italian lieutenant asked. Then he looked at the plate that Alfred was half eating, and said with a straight face: "Second lieutenant, we are busy serving these Germans, and You actually sit among them and enjoy the fruits of our labor, I don’t know how you can feel at ease!”

"Sir!" Alfredo didn't know how to explain.

Of course, their conversation was in Italian, and the German soldiers, including Qin Chuan, could not understand it.

When Alfredo hurriedly packed his things and was about to leave with the Italian Lieutenant, Qin Chuan stood up and asked, "What happened?"

"Sorry, Sergeant!" Alfredo said, "The Lieutenant ordered me to return to my unit!"

"Wait!" Qin Chuan held down Alfredo who was about to leave: "I want to know, do you prefer to stay with us or with them!"

As he spoke, Qin Chuan glanced at the Italian lieutenant.

"I..." Alfredo was stunned for a moment, knowing that this was the time for him to make a decision.

After thinking about it, Alfredo replied: "If it were before, of course I would choose to go with them, but now... I don't want to carry plates and cook pasta like them anymore. Yes, I would rather be with you Together, use guns and bullets to be a real warrior, although I know it is more dangerous!"

"Hey!" The German soldiers couldn't help cheering, and they all leaned over to hug Alfredo:

"Welcome to join us!"

"You are one of us!"

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The Italian lieutenant couldn't help but look confused when he saw this scene. He didn't understand why these arrogant German soldiers got together with Alfredo.

"Tell your lieutenant!" Qin Chuan said to Alfredo: "You have to continue eating noodles here!"

Alfredo translated the original words to the lieutenant. The lieutenant was a little unwilling. He stood in front of Qin Chuan with his head held high, seeming to show his military rank intentionally, and said: "But sergeant, he is my subordinate, and he is also a soldier." A nominal Italian soldier, he must obey my orders!"

"No, Lieutenant!" Qin Chuan replied: "From now on, he will be one of us. This is an order. I don't want to repeat it a second time!"

"But sergeant!" Alfredo said: "Your rank..."

"Just tell him that!" Qin Chuan said.

"Yes, just tell him that!" the German soldiers echoed: "If he continues to be ignorant, he will be beaten!"

Big Bear even rolled up his sleeves, looking ready to make a move.