The Third Reich: The Return of the King

Chapter 959

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“What? The German army actually took the initiative to attack?”

“Yes, they seem to have figured out the location of our headquarters and are marching towards it. General, do we need to move our headquarters?”

Hearing this, MacArthur also hesitated.

He had decided to set up the headquarters in Gerard a long time ago. The reason for doing so was that Gerard was in a good position. It was not far from the various US troops, but far away from the front line. It would not be directly threatened by the German army, so they could insist on commanding here for a few days. After arranging the retreat of the troops, they could retreat calmly with the rear troops.

If the situation is unfavorable, they can also retreat with the troops in the middle. In any case, they have room for choice, and their own safety is guaranteed, and work will not be left behind!

But all this changed because of the sudden appearance of this German army!

The appearance of this German army completely disrupted their plan. Because of the threat of this German army, the US military had to mobilize the surrounding troops in advance to encircle and suppress this German army, which would inevitably affect their retreat plan!

Originally, if this German army could be quickly eliminated, the impact on them would not be very large, but now this German army is actually taking the initiative to attack, which makes them a little embarrassed!

“”Has our encirclement and suppression troops not yet in place? Why did they escape?”

MacArthur asked anxiously. He had already dispatched two divisions to encircle and suppress the German army. If these two divisions were not enough, he could dispatch more troops later. In short, as long as he could defeat the German army in the shortest possible time, he could mobilize all the forces around him!

However, the progress of this matter did not seem to be smooth!

“Not yet. The two troops just came into contact with the German army, and the German army has already set off. At present, our guard troops are blocking them. If the pursuit troops in the rear are faster, they may be able to surround them before the German army!”

After hearing this, MacArthur was slightly relieved. As long as his reinforcements arrived, it would be fine.

However, the guard troops around him only had a battalion of troops. He was actually unsure whether such a small force could stop the German attack.

If his troops failed to stop the German army before the reinforcements devoured and defeated the German army, then his headquarters would be finished!

Therefore, he had to seriously consider the suggestion of his subordinates to transfer the headquarters.

However, the transfer of the headquarters is of great importance. If it is not done well, it is very likely to lead himself into a pit!

At this time, the German army is launching a counterattack across the board. If they delay some time on the road because of the relocation of the headquarters, affecting the mobilization and command of the troops on the front line, it is very likely to cause unexpected losses!

Considering this consequence, MacArthur did not dare to make a decision easily.

“Humph, I don’t believe it. Do the Germans really want to die? Facing the siege of two divisions, if they are not prepared to defend, I believe my two divisions will be able to eat them before they defeat my guard battalion!”

MacArthur decided to take a gamble. He had already lost some in Hill 207 before. He didn’t believe he would lose a second time!

Moreover, this time was the best opportunity to eat up an entire German army. Facing the military exploits that were delivered to his doorstep, he couldn’t remain indifferent!

“But……”

The staff officers were shocked by MacArthur’s decision. This was not only a gamble with MacArthur’s own life, but also their lives!

If the headquarters was really taken down by the German army, not only would MacArthur be captured or killed, but none of the staff officers and combat personnel working in the headquarters would be able to escape!

“There is nothing to worry about. If we lose, what can our troops use to fight the Germans?”

MacArthur thought of the humiliating defeat at Hill 27. A small German force, with the cooperation of the Southern Army, could actually cause them such heavy losses. That battle simply refreshed his three views and hit him hard!

Considering that a few weeks ago, MacArthur thought he had seized the opportunity of the German army’s empty manpower, and took a million troops to take it down, ready to wipe out the enemy in Florida in one fell swoop, now he is undoubtedly much more embarrassed.

If he returns empty-handed this time, or even returns to the north with heavy losses, then you can imagine what kind of criticism will be waiting for him!

MacArthur is a very arrogant man. He was a top student who graduated from the West Point Military Academy, and he was also a genius who broke historical records, so he didn’t want to return to the North in such a disgrace!

It was difficult to make a decision to retreat across the board at this time, but it was a decision that had to be made in order to preserve the main force of the US military.

Although this might damage his prestige and reputation, if he didn’t do it, he would probably be criticized more, so he had no choice!

However, if he could eat up an overly aggressive German army during the retreat and then break the German army’s undefeated myth, it seemed that he could save some face a little, at least even if he returned In the north, he would not gain nothing.

It was precisely because of such considerations that MacArthur’s decision this time was extremely firm. He was even ready to go to the battlefield himself!

Seeing that MacArthur had made up his mind and no amount of persuasion could change his decision, the staff officers could not help but become worried.

Obviously, they were very worried about their lives!

They were afraid that the German offensive was too fierce and the guard battalion of the command headquarters could not stop it. They would be broken through by the German army and lose their lives. Therefore, many people had secretly made up their minds that if the situation was not right, they would run away in advance. Even if MacArthur did not give an order, they could not care about it. So much!

Boom!

The fierce gunfire was getting closer and closer, and the location of the battle was getting closer and closer to the US military headquarters.

From the approach of the dense gunfire, it can be judged that the US military guard battalion is retreating step by step. According to the current trend, they may not be able to hold on for much longer!