The decisive battle against the Third Reich

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"You mean..." Rommel said, "Why are they unwilling to transfer troops from Calais to the Brittany Peninsula? Is it because they were deceived by the Allies and not because they planned to do so?"

"Yes, Marshal!" Qin Chuan said, "Think about the reasons Marshal Rundstedt told you... He believes that it is easier for the Allies to deploy troops eastward by landing in Calais, and that the Allied attack on Calais can eliminate the threat of V1."

"What's the problem?" Rommel asked.

"Can't the Allies achieve these strategic goals by landing in the Brittany Peninsula?" Qin Chuan asked back, "There is better transportation south of the Brittany Peninsula. The Allies can quickly penetrate into the depth of France and then surround the Calais area. It is only a matter of time to achieve the strategic goals mentioned by Marshal Rundstedt, that is, to deploy troops eastward and eliminate the threat of V1!"

Rommel nodded.

After thinking about it, his face became very ugly, and he couldn't help but grit his teeth and cursed, "These bastards!"

Qin Chuan knew why Rommel behaved like this.

Because if what Qin Chuan said was true, it means that Marshal Rundstedt only provided Rommel with a small part of the intelligence, and the key intelligence was concealed.

However, it was precisely because of this that Marshal Rundstedt and others were deceived by the false intelligence provided by the British, but Rommel was not, so there was a difference in strategic judgment.

If Rommel also had those "intelligence", it is hard to guarantee that Rommel would also believe that the Allies were going to attack Calais!

After a moment of silence, Rommel took off his belt and military cap from the hanger without saying a word. While tidying them up, he said to Qin Chuan and Colonel Slaine: "Let's go to the Western Front Command immediately!"

Qin Chuan originally hoped to rest in bed for a while. From Colonel Slaine's eyes, Qin Chuan knew that he also had a similar wish... Because the inspections in the past few days were either on the front line or in the car, even at night, almost never stopped.

The two thought that they could finally take a break at the headquarters, but obviously they underestimated Rommel's "perpetual motion machine".

What's even more terrifying is that Rommel thought that others had endless energy like him.

So, Qin Chuan and Colonel Slaine had no choice but to get on the car with Rommel again and drive to Paris.

It was half past ten when they arrived at the Western Front Command in Paris. The second lieutenant Qin Chuan met last time happened to be on duty at the gate.

This time, he didn't dare to stop people for ID, but saluted Rommel and others straight.

Rommel just casually returned the salute and continued to walk in.

It should be daytime at half past ten in the morning, which should be the busy time of the headquarters, but the fact surprised Qin Chuan and Slaine... There were only a few staff officers and signalmen in the headquarters sorting out documents. When they saw Rommel, they hurriedly stood up and saluted.

"Where is Marshal Rundstedt?" Rommel asked.

"Sorry, Marshal!" The staff officer replied, "I'm not sure, but I think... it should be in the restaurant!"

Rommel nodded in understanding, then turned around and walked back with Qin Chuan and others.

Colonel Slaine couldn't help but tease: "Marshal Rundstedt really knows how to enjoy himself. He started to enjoy lunch at half past ten!"

Rommel couldn't help but laugh: "Colonel, if you think they are enjoying lunch... then you are wrong!"

"You mean..."

"Did you notice how the major answered just now?" Rommel said, "He said 'he's not sure', which means that Marshal Rundstedt didn't come to the headquarters all morning!"

Colonel Slaine couldn't help but say "Oh".

This means... Marshal Rundstedt is enjoying breakfast at this time.

Rommel guessed correctly. When the group drove to a restaurant called "Bold Rooster" a few miles away, they saw Marshal Rundstedt and several generals having breakfast together.

"Oh, Marshal Rommel!" Seeing Rommel rushing in, Rundstedt politely extended his hand to invite Rommel: "Will you have dinner with us?"

"No, Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief!" Rommel obviously did not have a good relationship with Marshal Rundstedt, so his tone was very stiff: "I came here this time to ask the Commander-in-Chief a few questions!"

"Please sit down!" Rundstedt raised his head towards an empty seat at the table without haste.

Qin Chuan noticed that Rundstedt was probably in his sixties or seventies, because his eyelids had drooped weakly, his skin was pale and his movements were weak, which was a sharp contrast to Rommel's vigorous energy.

Rundstedt calmly spread caviar on the bread, while raising his head to signal Rommel to continue.

"First, I would like to introduce my two subordinates!" Rommel said: "On my left is Colonel Slaine, the commander of the 1st Infantry Regiment!"

"I've heard of you, Colonel!" Rundstedt said: "The 1st Infantry Regiment, the most heroic elite of the Empire, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

"Me too, Your Excellency the Marshal!" Colonel Slaine replied.

Rommel continued to introduce: "On my right is Lieutenant Colonel Frick, the commander of the 1st Battalion of the 1st Infantry Regiment!"

"Nice to meet you!" Rundstedt nodded to Qin Chuan casually, and then threw a piece of steak with blood on it that he had just cut to the pit bull squatting next to him, staring greedily at the table and making a low sound.

While the pit bull was devouring the food, Rundstedt stroked it lovingly a few times.

"It's an honor, Your Majesty Marshal!" Qin Chuan replied. He actually hated this kind of aristocratic etiquette.

"Oh, I forgot to mention Lieutenant Colonel Frick's other name!" Rommel said: "He is the 'Legendary Sergeant'!"

The generals present couldn't help but look sideways. Even Lundstedt cast a surprised look at Qin Chuan. After sizing up Qin Chuan, he nodded and said, "Lieutenant Colonel, I've heard a lot about you. "Things, I want you to know that everything you do makes us, fellow Imperial soldiers, feel proud!"

"Thank you, Marshal!" Qin Chuan replied stiffly.

"So, Marshal Rommel..." Rundstedt turned his eyes to Rommel: "Are you here just to show off to me that you have such outstanding subordinates? I don't think you need to do this!"

Several generals at the table burst into laughter.

"No, Your Excellency Commander-in-Chief!" Rommel said: "I don't think you have let me know all the relevant information. My subordinates and I believe that... you have been fooled by this information. The purpose of my coming is to hope that I can get this information, complete information!”