The decisive battle against the Third Reich

Qin Chuan and Colonel Slain took Major General Oxter's jeep back to the military camp.

"I have a question!" said Colonel Slaine, who was sitting in the co-pilot's seat: "Marshal Redl doesn't seem to just come to see these warships and then leave!"

"Of course!" Rear Admiral Oakster replied: "Our warships in Germany can only stay in the port and cannot move. If he wants to do something else, he can only stay here!"

"Then who shall command us?" said Colonel Slain: "Marshal or General?"

Although Colonel Slaine did not say this clearly, everyone understood it... The marshal was referring to Raeder, and the general was Rommel.

In terms of military rank, it should be Redel, but this is obviously inappropriate.

"Oh, Colonel!" Rear Admiral Oakster replied: "I think your worries are unnecessary. At least the navy's warships can't drive ashore to deal with the enemy's tanks, right?"

As he said this, several people couldn't help laughing. Although the driver didn't quite understand the meaning of the joke, he also laughed along with it.

Amid everyone's laughter, the jeep drove into the barracks of the 36th Infantry Division... This was originally a shoe factory. The 36th Infantry Division took it as its own barracks as it didn't find a suitable place after arriving in Algeria.

In fact, this is because the 36th Infantry Division is accustomed to their predatory style. Colonel Sline's First Infantry Regiment and even the Italian "Lightning Division" camped in open spaces on the outskirts of the country, without any interference from the common people... This Not only because of the strict military discipline of the First Infantry Division and the "Lightning Division", but also because of the tactics they used to win people's hearts in Egypt, Libya, etc.

On the contrary, the 36th Infantry Division was transferred from France. They have long been accustomed to taking advantage of the people.

As soon as the jeep entered the military camp, there was a faint sound of music. After the car stopped, they saw a factory building a few hundred meters away with flashing lights and crowded people. The music was coming from there... Obviously, the 36th Infantry Division The officers had transformed it into a dance hall.

Qin Chuan and Colonel Slaine couldn't help but look at each other, and each saw a trace of dissatisfaction in the other's eyes... You must know that Algiers was captured by the African Legion, and most of the soldiers of the African Legion were still in the desert at this time. The 1st Infantry Regiment and the "Lightning Division" who fought with the British on the Alexander Line and even directly captured Algiers were blowing in the cold wind in the suburbs, while these guys who had never fired a shot were feasting in Algiers. Enjoyed it.

However, because Major General Oxster was a general, it was not convenient for Colonel Slain and Qin Chuan to say anything.

"Hey!" Major General Oxter jumped out of the car and said to Qin Chuan and Colonel Slain: "Look, there is a dance over there. Why don't we go and relax?"

"Sorry, General!" Colonel Slain said, "I think we'd better go back to the barracks. Maybe something will happen..."

"Don't be ridiculous, Colonel!" Major General Oxster couldn't help but invite Qin Chuan and Colonel Slain towards the ballroom: "What can happen at this time? I understand that you have just returned from the Alexander Defense Line, but it is also because That’s why you need to relax!”

"General!" At this time, a staff officer rushed up and said: "There are several messages here that need your signature!"

"Sorry, gentlemen!" Major General Oxster said, "You go first, I will come back later!"

Unable to refuse, Qin Chuan and Colonel Slain had no choice but to walk into the ballroom.

Qin Chuan was a little surprised by the luxury in the ballroom. Ribbons and lanterns were hung above his head. A band played a waltz on the stage. On the dance floor, couples of men and women danced to the rhythm of the music. Waiters shuttled among the crowd from time to time. The attendees served fine wine and food... If it weren't for the fact that he had just gotten off the military jeep, Qin Chuan would have thought it was a medieval aristocratic ball.

"Where did they find these women?" Qin Chuan couldn't help but ask: "This is Algeria!"

Qin Chuan noticed that those women were white... German officers disdained to associate with women who were considered inferior races.

"They are French!" Colonel Slain replied in a low voice.

Qin Chuan couldn't help but say "Oh"... Algeria is a colony of France. In addition, because northern France has fallen, southern France is also in danger, so that colonies like Algeria are safer.

Even ordinary people can see this.

On the one hand, the reason is that France may have a war due to the presence of the Toulon fleet, fighter planes and other equipment; on the other hand, it is because the 100,000 troops stipulated in the armistice agreement between Germany and France do not include colonial troops.

Therefore, during this special period, the size and combat effectiveness of Algeria's colonial army exceeded that of the French mainland army.

It is precisely for this reason that wealthy and powerful French "gentlemen" have "immigrated" to live in Algeria.

But what they didn't expect was that Algeria would be occupied first, so these "big fish" were caught one after another.

Qin Chuan looked at the women dancing on the dance floor. Although they had smiles on their faces, there was fear hidden in their smiles. Looking at the French man who brought them with him, his face was full of helplessness and embarrassment.

Qin Chuan didn't like this atmosphere very much, so he walked out while Colonel Slaine was talking to several officers...

Lighting a cigarette in the evening breeze, Qin Chuan walked alone into the garden path next to him.

The noise of the music gradually disappeared and was replaced by the chirping of insects in the grass, which made Qin Chuan feel much better... This may be an occupational disease of soldiers coming off the battlefield:

The battlefield is too noisy, so they prefer quieter places;

The battlefield is too dangerous, so they prefer deserted areas;

There are no women on the battlefield, so they actually don't know how to interact with women... It can even be said that they are a little scared.

Except, of course, units like the 36th Infantry Division.

At this time, there was a sudden noise in the darkness. Qin Chuan threw away the cigarette out of habit, then pulled out his pistol as quickly as possible and shouted into the dark: "Who is that person? Come out!"

"No, no... don't shoot!" A woman's voice spoke in English.

"Don't shoot!" the woman said, "I was invited..."

"French?" Qin Chuan asked.

"Yes, French!" A French woman who seemed frightened came out of the darkness with her hands raised.

Qin Chuan confirmed that she was not lying, because she was wearing a dress, but under the moonlight, the makeup on her face was a little smudged, and she looked like she had cried.