The decisive battle against the Third Reich

When Colonel Slaine returned to the headquarters, he immediately reported the entire incident to Rommel in detail, especially regarding Darlan's cooperation proposal.

Rommel was also very interested in Darlan's suggestion, so he immediately sent a telegram to Hitler.

"Dear Head of State!" Rommel suggested: "Establishing a government centered on Darlan in Algiers can, on the one hand, reassure all French people in Algeria and make them believe that they are safe. On the other hand, it can also It will allow us to get more help from the French, and we can even form an army with the French... This model may even be extended to France."

Hitler couldn't help but hesitate when he saw this telegram, and then asked: "Are you sure you can control this French force?"

Hitler was worried that after training such a French force, one day they would turn against the German army.

"Their families are all in Algeria!" Rommel replied: "This is the best guarantee!"

Hitler didn't think much and quickly agreed. After all, Germany now lacks everything.

Therefore, this matter did not require Qin Chuan to deal with it at all. In order to show the importance he attached to Darlan, Hitler personally called Darlan to congratulate him on becoming the supreme civil and military commander of Algeria.

This is ironic, because Darlan was appointed as the Supreme Civil and Military Commander of Algeria at about this time in history, but it was Churchill and Roosevelt who appointed him.

For this reason, Darlan also hosted a banquet for German officers in Algeria... On the surface, Darlan did the work, but in fact, the expense was paid by the German army. Darlan did not feel bad at all.

Of course Colonel Slain and Qin Chuan were among them.

When Redl saw Colonel Slaine, he smiled bitterly and said, "Colonel, I think... you and Darlan reached an agreement on the warship!"

Marshal Redl regretted why he did not seize this opportunity... If he had controlled the Darlan government instead of Rommel, not only would he have been able to change the situation in North Africa, he would have at least been able to show off to Hitler and at the same time, he would have been able to show off to Rommel. It will cause a certain amount of pressure.

but now……

In fact, this cannot be blamed on others. Marshal Redel did not see the value of Darlan. The moment he invited Darlan on the warship as a joke, he was destined to lose this opportunity.

"Marshal, general, colonel!" Darlan raised his glass to toast the officers, and the officers also congratulated Darlan one after another.

"You know?" Darlan smiled bitterly: "I don't think this is worthy of congratulations, because when I became the supreme commander, I became the target of public criticism, and now there are at least four forces trying to assassinate me!"

Qin Chuan understood what Darlan said.

The British would not want to see the establishment of the Algiers government, because it would become a competitor to the British-backed De Gaulle regime... At this time, the reputation of the De Gaulle regime would not be any better than that of the Algiers government. The reason is that after the "Ballista Project", Britain was actually France's enemy. France even hated Britain more than Germany.

Because Germany was originally the enemy of Britain, but Germany was still able to reach some kind of agreement with France even if it was victorious. This was considered kind to the French, at least on the surface.

However, Britain is an ally of France. This ally not only failed to help France when France needed help the most, but also made things worse... This is unacceptable to most French people, so the de Gaulle government also betrays the country in the eyes of many French people. puppet government.

The United States also does not want Germany to continue to gain power in Algeria.

In addition, there is the De Gaulle government, the Vichy government... It is said that there are four forces, and this does not include civil society.

Colonel Slain whispered to Qin Chuan: "It seems we have to strengthen the security measures here!"

After thinking about it, Qin Chuan said: "Especially the French!"

"What?" Colonel Slain couldn't help but be stunned: "Why French?"

"If I want to assassinate Darlan!" Qin Chuan replied in a low voice: "Or the assassination force of other forces, I will never let others know that I did it! And they are very conspicuous!"

Colonel Slain couldn't help but said "Oh", and then nodded slightly.

Being conspicuous is one thing, but more importantly, it may further intensify conflicts between countries and trigger a new round of anti-British and anti-American upsurge among French people.

In fact, Darlan did die at the hands of a Frenchman, a 20-year-old royalist.

What is suspicious is that the assassin was hurriedly sentenced and executed within two days amidst controversy, so who was behind the scenes became an unsolved mystery.

Qin Chuan didn't know if his reminder would work. He only knew that "what you plan is up to you, and it's up to God." Whether he could avoid this disaster depends on Darlan himself.

Only halfway through the dinner, a staff officer hurried in and whispered to Colonel Slain: "Colonel, General Rommel is on the phone. He wants to talk to you and the lieutenant!"

After Colonel Slain and Qin Chuan signaled to other officers and Darlan, they got up and went to the communications room to answer the phone.

"Colonel, Lieutenant!" Rommel said on the other end of the phone: "I just received a call from Major General Neumann. He was full of praise for the Lieutenant's defensive tactics and conducted preliminary exercises to verify this tactic. The conclusion is that It’s completely feasible. I’ve seen the plan and I think it’s a good tactic.”

"Yes, General!" Colonel Slain couldn't help but glance at Qin Chuan.

"The problem is that we don't have much time!" General Rommel said: "In about a month, we will retreat to Tunisia. And Major General Neumann believes that with their manpower, there is simply no time to get back to Tunisia." So many tunnel fortifications have been completed within a month, and the fortifications constructed at the same time require further guidance from the lieutenant. Therefore, I decided to transfer the 1st Infantry Regiment to Tunisia to coordinate the work and defense of the 200th Infantry Division. What do you think? "

"Yes, General!" Colonel Slaine replied.

"Get ready and leave tomorrow!"

After putting down the phone, Colonel Slaine looked at Qin Chuan painfully: "Lieutenant, did you think of this when you mentioned that defensive tactic? We could have been enjoying the sea breeze and delicious food in Algiers, but now we have to Go dig a cave in Tunisia and live like a savage!”

"Sorry, Colonel!" Qin Chuan replied: "If I had known this would happen, I would have kept this tactic in my stomach until I died of old age!"

"It's too late!" Colonel Slain said, "You should write a review for this!"