Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Crossing the river smoothly is not all smooth sailing, and there are still hard bones to chew on.

In front of the German positions there were minefields, anti-tank trenches, and a cone-shaped obstacle made of reinforced concrete, which the Germans called "dragon teeth".

"Dragon tooth" is actually a fixed obstacle similar to horse repelling. It has appeared before World War II. The Maginot Line and the Siegfried Line built by the Germans have been used extensively.

The "Dragon Teeth" are about one meter above the ground and are distributed irregularly. When tanks encounter such dense obstacles, they cannot pass through them, and they may even roll over if they encounter such dense obstacles. The Germans arranged "Dragon Teeth" on traffic arteries for To hinder the advancement of the tank troops, sometimes the Germans would use the "Dragon Teeth" to set up traps to attract the Allied tanks to the German anti-tank firepower points, so that they could hit the firepower and cause damage to the armored troops.

Dealing with "Dragon Tooth" is actually very easy. Artificial blasting is the most common method. Engineering vehicles can also be used to shovel it, or bulldozers can be used to cover it.

The most indispensable thing for the southern African army is engineering vehicles, especially bulldozers, which can be used in dealing with "dragon teeth" and minefields, as well as anti-tank trenches. In order to protect the bulldozer driver, the southern African military has customized armored bulldozers , the effect is excellent.

With the help of bulldozers, a safe passage was quickly opened up in front of the German positions. When the light tanks and armored vehicles rushed to the German positions, the German troops completely collapsed and the battle ended quickly. Dulles never thought it would be so easy.

After interrogating the prisoners, it became known that this force was not a pure German army, but a servant army transferred from Romania. The German army was now stretched and unable to control such a large defense area, so they had to use the servant army to make up the number.

Unlike the ease in the direction of Spain, the Allies encountered greater difficulties in the direction of Normandy, a large part of which was caused by the Allies themselves.

On the day Operation "D" Day was launched, the Allies encountered no decent resistance.

The day of June 6 was even more calm. The Allied forces had to wait for reinforcements and did not take the initiative to launch an attack. The German army was unable to break through the blockade of Allied bombers. The armored forces commanded by Rommel suffered heavy losses. Normandy failed to transfer the German troops at Calais to Normandy in time.

On June 6, another six divisions of the Allied forces successfully arrived in Normandy. At this time, the number of Allied forces in Normandy had exceeded 7 divisions. The headquarters ordered the Allied forces to start advancing in depth.

The 8th Infantry Division in Southern Africa was the first to set off. At 11 o'clock last night, after nearly 6000 construction workers worked day and night, Christian Construction Company built a simple pontoon bridge at Baojian Beach. Although the freighter could not dock, the 22nd Armored Division However, the current "Leopard" tanks can go ashore through tank landing ships, which provides the most powerful assistance for the 8th Infantry Division's offensive.

Within four hours, 125 "Leopard" tanks landed smoothly.

At six o'clock in the morning, the 8th Infantry Division took the initiative to attack. At this time, the weather was not good, and it began to rain again, which made Chief of Staff Blomfield very worried.

"I hope the rain will not become heavier, otherwise our logistics will be in huge trouble." Bloomfield is not worried about the combat effectiveness of the troops, but worried that the logistics will not be guaranteed.

The simple piers on various beaches are still under intense construction. Even if the construction is completed, the freighters will have to take huge risks to cross the English Channel with high winds and rough waves. After the operation began, the Allied forces have lost 11 freighters, of which only four It was sunk by a German submarine, and the rest were sunk by accident.

"So we have to take Cannes as soon as possible, so that we can use the airport in Cannes to get supplies." The teacher Xie Jianye broke the boat. Cannes is the shipping center in northern France and has the largest airport in northern France. As long as Cannes is taken, at least Allied transport aircraft can take off and land smoothly.

Compared with sea transportation, air transportation can only solve the urgent need, but cannot fundamentally solve the problem.

But this is not the key point. In the first phase of the "Overlord" operation, all tasks centered on opening up the landing field, and even the temporary dock was just a stopgap measure. The real logistical problem was to take down Cherbourg, which was the task of the US military.

Cherbourg is the largest port in northern France and has complete port facilities. The Germans also knew the importance of Cherbourg. They deployed heavy troops in Cherbourg and built strong fortifications at the same time. This was destined to be a vicious battle.

"May God bless us—" Blomfield crossed himself, and the Allies did need some luck.

For now, luck doesn't seem to be on the Allies' side.

The offensive of the 8th Infantry Division was not smooth. The rainy weather for many consecutive days had a huge impact on the traffic in France. The bombing of the Allied forces for three consecutive days caused a devastating blow to the roads and bridges in France. The first difficulty encountered by the infantry division was not the German army, but the poor traffic conditions.

"It's terrible. Just now when the engineering battalion was filling the road, they found a 100kg aerial bomb that did not explode. Now the bulldozers are afraid to open the road. No one knows what is in the puddle—" from Madagascar Cole, the second-level sergeant, lay on the turret of the "Leopard" tank, complaining casually to the commander Henderson.

It is already nine o'clock in the morning, and it has been three hours since the troops set off, and they have only advanced less than one kilometer.

Looking back, the starting position could no longer be seen. The rain was getting heavier and the visible range did not exceed 100 meters. The troops advanced very cautiously.

The road ahead has been completely destroyed. There are bomb craters with a diameter of one or two meters everywhere. The craters are full of water. In addition to the unexploded aerial bombs, there may be German landmines .

"We're not bad at all. 20 minutes ago, the 29th Infantry Division of the United States was bombed from the air. You must not have imagined that the bomb was dropped by a British bomber—" Henderson's tank has a car radio, and the news is still very well informed. .

"The British did it on purpose?" Cole's first reaction was unexpected.

"I'm afraid only God knows—" Henderson was not surprised, the discussion on the car radio just now was intense.

Although this possibility is low, it is not impossible. During the Battle of Sicily, the transport plane carried by the British Airborne Forces was once accidentally hit by the anti-aircraft fire of the US ground forces.

The Americans must have said it was a mistake and apologized. I am afraid that only God knows what happened.

"That's why I don't want to join forces with the British and American troops. They are not very professional." Cole looked down on the friendly troops, their combat capabilities were not very good, and there were a lot of bullshit.

At this time, Second Lieutenant Lin Qian of the engineer hurried over with two Frenchmen.

"The restoration work is very difficult. I found two French guides. They can take you to Cannes by other roads." Lin Qian was also very anxious.

"Sir, I am at your service—" the two French guides were enthusiastic, especially working for the Southern African army.

After Southern Africa annexed Madagascar, the relationship with France was once tense, and even the "France" sank in Madagascar.

Now that southern Africa has once again become the "savior" of France. If it is replaced by the British army or the US military, the French may still have a grudge, but they will not treat the southern African army.

"Can tanks pass those roads?" Cole is from Madagascar, and his French is pretty good.

"Yes, the Germans only destroyed these main roads, and it is impossible to cut off all the traffic." The young man in a peaked cap vowed.

Henderson was communicating with Lin Qian in Chinese.

"Can these two people be trusted?" Henderson didn't trust the French very much. If it was a German spy who led the Eighth Infantry Division into a trap set by the Germans, the fun would be great.

"Should be able to, these two are members of the French resistance organization, they have been fighting the Germans." Lin Qian still admired his expression.

The cessation of resistance by the French government does not mean that all French people are completely flat. From the Renaissance to the Great Revolution, France has always been the most resistant country in Europe.

"Come on, tell me how to go?" Henderson pulled up his peaked cap.

"Put this on—" Cole was more friendly, and directly took off the raincoat and handed it to the peaked cap.

"No, you need it more." The peaked cap was modest, and Cole needed to stay healthy.

With the guidance of the guide, the troop's forward speed suddenly accelerated, and the engineers felt much more relaxed now. They finally didn't have to touch bombs under the water. That job was really dangerous.

Baojian Beach is not far from Cannes. The German 21st Tank Division is still very professional. The reconnaissance post was placed five kilometers away. Before the 8th Infantry Division approached Cannes, the German sentry took the initiative to warn, and the sneak attack battle became a position. offensive war.

Not only did the rain not stop now, but it got bigger and bigger.

Just now, Henderson and Cole fantasized that the 8th Infantry Division could take advantage of the unpreparedness of the German 21st Tank Division to fight a sneak attack.

Hopes are now in vain, but Henderson and Cole are not afraid of positional battles. The "Leopard" is still confident of defeating the German Panzer IV.

Different from the empty beachhead, Cannes is the shipping center in northern France. The Germans worked hard and built solid fortifications around Cannes. There are not only complex underground traffic trenches, but also high and low fortresses with no dead ends. Dragon tooth barbed wire minefields and anti-tank trenches are all available, and there are tanks to assist in the defense of the key German positions. This is also a tough battle.

Xie Jianye was not in a hurry to attack, but called for support first. No matter how strong the German position was, Xie Jianye was confident in smashing the German position with an iron hammer.

The bomber arrived in time, but the bombing effect was not good. The weather was terrible. It was noon, but it felt like evening. The lights in the armored command vehicle had to be turned on to see the map clearly.

"Should we invite airborne troops to airborne at the airport?" Bloomfield hoped that the inside and outside would bloom. The Germans are now hiding in a strong fortress, but the officers and soldiers of the 8th Infantry Division are in the rain. This battle is too embarrassing. If you can In that case, Blomfield would rather wait for the weather to clear before attacking.

"No, the loss of airborne troops would be too great, unless the British or American airborne troops can be called—" Xie Jianye said that the dead fellow Taoist is not dead, this is just talk, it is almost impossible.

Southern Africa did not send airborne troops to participate in the first wave of airborne, which originally made the British and American troops very dissatisfied.

Now the Germans are ready to fight. Although Cannes has the largest airport in northern France, everyone knows that airborne in Cannes is a dead end. No matter how brave the paratroopers are, they will not carry out such a mission that they know will die.

"Then let's do it ourselves—" Blomfield also knew it was impossible, so he did it formally.

At this time, the artillery had already begun to bombard the German defense line, and the effect was also not good.

The fortifications built by the Germans are still very strong. The thickness of the covering soil on the top of the bunkers is more than two meters, the width of the minefield reaches 200 meters, and the anti-tank trenches are wide and deep, and there are four consecutive lines. The Germans are not without the ability to fight back , Not long after the southern African artillery opened fire, the German artillery counterfire followed one after another.

Fortunately, the Germans' fire countermeasures were not strong and accurate enough, and did not cause any damage to the southern African artillery.

The degree of rain has an impact on the southern African side, and it also has an impact on the German side.

The German artillery did not know the position and distance of the southern African artillery positions, but the southern African artillery could easily calculate the approximate position of the German artillery positions.

No matter how cautious the Germans are, the artillery positions must be in Cannes. If necessary, the southern African artillery can use shells to wash Cannes inch by inch.

This is what the Germans and Russians did on the Russian battlefield.

So there is really no warmth in the war, some are just devastated and ruined walls, and the two parties involved in the war will not care about civilian areas and military areas if they are red-eyed. No matter what method is used, the enemy should be wiped out.

According to the tradition of the British army, the firepower preparation at the battle level usually lasts for a week or even longer.

There was no time in southern Africa, and a quick victory, so when the artillery began to bombard indiscriminately, the engineers were dispatched again to clear the German fortifications.

The Germans are still very cunning. The "Dragon Tooth" is not only about one meter long as it seems, but there is more than one meter underground, and it is cast into a whole with concrete, so it is very difficult to clean it.

This is also difficult for engineers. In addition to bulldozers, directional blasting is also very effective against "Dragon Tooth". Simply stick a bunch of explosives on it, and blow up a large area with ease.

This kind of bombing is also beneficial. After all, behind the "Dragon Teeth" is the German minefield. Normally, the density of mines in the minefield behind the "Dragon Teeth" will be smaller.

After all, the Germans don't have too many mines to use, and more steel has to be made on the fourth and fifth.

Southern Africa has a lot of steel, and the problems that can be solved with steel are not problems.

The defense of the "Leopard" tank is also very strong. As soon as a "Leopard" tank crossed the German minefield, it was attacked by anti-tank guns.

Fortunately, the anti-tank gun did not penetrate the armor of the "Leopard" tank.

But this time the attack is over. The first time is just a tentative attack, looking for the weaknesses of the German positions, and the next step is the highlight.