The decisive battle against the Third Reich - Chapter 924

c921 civil war

“Thank you, my sergeant!” When they parted, Annette said to Qin Chuan gratefully: “Countless times, I have been thinking about Antoine’s problem. I am worried that one day I will see Antoine’s face in the sniper scope. This idea makes me crazy, but now… I finally don’t have to worry about this problem!”

“This is what I should do, Annette!” Qin Chuan said: “Forgive me for not staying too long, because we are going to set off again!”

“I know!” Annette showed a bitter smile: “It’s just the distance!”

“Not just the distance!” Qin Chuan said: “There is also war. Protect yourself!”

“I will, and you too!”

This meeting can be regarded as Qin Chuan’s worry… The French regiment finally stopped hesitating.

But if it’s just like this, Qin Chuan thinks it’s far from enough.

“We should give them more freedom!” Qin Chuan said to Colonel Slaine after returning to the army.

“What?” Colonel Slain asked, “Are you talking about the French regiment?”

“Yes!”

“But they are French!” Colonel Slain said, “If we give them too much freedom, they may join the Allies in resisting us!”

“No, Colonel!” Qin Chuan replied, “As long as we guard the ‘Maginot Line’, the British and Americans will always maintain their presence and control in France, which means they will not give the French government real freedom. And if we can give the French regiment real freedom…”

Colonel Slain nodded, “Then the French in southern France will support them, and even the French in the north will support them!”

“Yes!” Qin Chuan said, “Because they are an army truly determined by the French, not the Vichy government controlled by us!”

“But we still control them!”

“Oh, yes!” Qin Chuan nodded.

After all, the French regiment is the French regiment. Even if Germany gives them a certain degree of freedom, they still cannot get rid of their relationship with Germany.

“So!” Qin Chuan said, “If the time is right, I think we can let them organize an uprising!”

“Uprising?” Colonel Slain widened his eyes: “Are you crazy? Do you mean to let them get out of our control?”

“Why not?” Qin Chuan replied: “First, they will not be willing to be controlled by Britain and the United States. Secondly, they know that Charles de Gaulle will disband and recruit them, so it is almost impossible for them to go with the Allies!”

“But if that’s the case, they won’t listen to us!” Colonel Slain said, “They will consider their own interests!”

“What’s the difference ” “Qin Chuan replied: “Do you know what will happen, Colonel? Civil war! Charles de Gaulle recruited the guerrillas and dismissed their officers in order to avoid civil war. If we can successfully provoke a civil war, then I believe… it will be much better than ordering them to fight the Allies!”

Colonel Slaine nodded slightly: “You should tell General Rommel about this idea!”

“Of course!” Qin Chuan replied: “But not now!”

It is obviously too early to say it now, because the strength of the French regiment is still too weak. Even if it successfully provokes a civil war, the French regiment is unable to resist the attack of the Allies or “Fighting France”.

It is not easy to do this. There will be many variables and even fierce conflicts in the middle. But once it is done, France will not only not become a helper to the Allies, but will become a trouble for the Allies, just like the civil war in Greece at this time.

If Baudouin and Antoine were smart enough, Qin Chuan believed that they would also use this to gather the hearts of the people in southern France… After all, there have been “arrests and liquidations” in northern France and the control of the French regime by Britain and the United States. The French regiment, under the banner of “French autonomy”, can easily form a sharp contrast with the north.

Of course, Qin Chuan does not need to care about these for the time being. The most important thing at present is that the “Maginot Line” can withstand the attack of the Allied forces, otherwise everything is empty.

The 21st Armored Division took the train when it marched to Margaret.

The traffic conditions in southern France are much better than those in northern France. This is mainly because northern France has been bombed by the Allies in all directions. The railways have basically stopped running and the roads can often only be used at night.

In the south, because the distance is far and the Allies believe that there is no need for great bombing, the railways and roads are basically intact.

It took a few days for the train to reach Italy, and then from Italy through the Alps into Germany, that is, to go around and return to the “Metz Fortification” on the German-French border.

When the train entered Italy, Alfredo was a little emotional.

“Haven’t been home for a while, Alfredo?” Qin Chuan asked Alfredo, who was staring out the window.

“Yes, Lieutenant Colonel!” Alfredo replied.

“Maybe we should give you a vacation!” Qin Chuan said.

“Are you serious, Lieutenant Colonel?” Alfredo looked at Qin Chuan with wide eyes.

“Of course!” Qin Chuan replied.

Alfredo almost jumped up with excitement, but he quickly calmed down: “Sir, thank you for your kindness, but I think… at this time, they may not approve it!”

“You’re right!” Qin Chuan said: “If it’s a leave, they certainly won’t approve it!”

At this tense moment when the two armies are fighting, even the Italian army has been urgently mobilized to coordinate with the German mountain divisions to defend the Alps. This can be seen from the cars full of Italian soldiers everywhere outside the car window.

But as mentioned before, the Italian army is mainly responsible for transportation tasks… If we expect them to be able to hold a certain place, it is better to give the defense line to the Allies, because at least the Allies will not get more Supplies and ammunition.

“Yes, sir!” Alfredo replied with some disappointment: “I understand, so I don’t have any hope!”

“But we don’t have to ask for leave, Alfredo!” Qin Chuan replied.

“Then…what is it?” Alfredo had a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

“I have read your information, Alfredo!” Qin Chuan said, “You are from San Marino, right?”

“Yes, sir!” Alfredo replied immediately.

“I heard that there is a group of German instructors there who are training Italian soldiers!” Qin Chuan said: “You know, they will be sent to the Alps to cooperate with the German mountain divisions to defend against possible Allied attacks! So, They are in great need of a translator like you, and you are also a veteran and an outstanding soldier from the 1st Infantry Regiment. If I help you apply to be an instructor, I believe they will accept it!”

“Thank you, sir!” Alfredo was so moved that he almost shed tears: “Thank you very much!”