The success of the 3rd legion of the Bavarian Infantry's 16th Regiment Camp was relayed to various camps, and the news of the decisive victory on the British position at the expense of one person was quickly spread throughout Somme.
This is a miracle in the eyes of the Germans!
How is this done? (Senpai teach us.... (0.w.0)).
The name Lieutenant Wernst Gustav also spread all throughout the Somme area.
"The Creator of the Somme miracle" From now on, someone began the 'cult' to the name:
Wernst Gustav – "The Creator of the Somme miracle!"
"Lieutenant Wernst!" Commandant Denison, the forward base commander of the Courcelette camp, looked at Lieutenant Wernst, who stood in attention in front of him. Although he tried to keep the astuteness of a German officer, he could not hide his joy:
"You and your third company in the G position made an outstanding performance, for the supplementary camp and the Bavarian infantry 16th group; you people won us a high reputation, now I award you a level of Iron Cross medal!"
The Iron Cross was worn on the chest of Alex, and Alex stood firm: "This honor will always be remembered in my heart, and I will always be alert to the responsibility that this honor brings me! Everything for Germany!"
"Everything is for Germany, Lieutenant!" Denison suppressed his excitement and then brought Alex to the map with a serious expression: "Lieutenant Wernst , the capture of the G position is a miracle, but now the current problem we face is to give it up or to defend it at all cost. The enemy will attack us with a huge force, and our strength is not enough, so I can't give you more reinforcements. If you insist on defense, then I have to regret to inform you that your third company must defend both position B and G at the same time."
"I will accept this mission, Commandant!" Alex's answer is categorical: "The tight control of the G position in our hands will ensure the safety of those in the B position to the greatest extent, so I will accept this mission! But I will need a lot of ammunition and grenades."
"Then I will do my best to supplement that, Lieutenant. Don't Forget. Germany is with you!" Major Denison is very happy that he can have such a brave subordinate.
"I am with Germany!" Alex replied loudly.
In fact, there is no relationship between him and Germany. When leaving the camp, Alex thought, For me to go home, I need to complete that damn task!
Looking at the people around, Alex contacted Asuka through the communication device planted and asked: "I have you checked the information of Halal Farmer?"
"If there is a household registration system in South Africa at this time, then I will be able to find out." Asuka's voice sounds quite dissatisfied: "Do you know how many people in South Africa sent in this era, A lot! You know! hundreds! if not thousands. Where can I access the information of those not even registered? Going to check the identity of a worker or soldier individually? Heck, I'm not omnipotent! But according to the analysis and statistics, he should be of no threat to you."
Alex listened helplessly. He actually wants to figure out the identity of Halal Farmer and then finds a chance to send him home.
Alex thought, Even me I have thought of home, how much more of a person like Halal Farmer?
"Asuka, prepare the tanks." Alex thought about it and issued his first order to Alex: "I have a gut feeling that I will be using those today."
"Please state the username to issue the base command."
"Alex Dickintton." Alex thinks that Asuka is just asking well-informed questions for formalities, but.. oh well... can you reason with a computer?
"The username is incorrect and the base refuses to accept the command."
"Wernst Gustav."
"The username is incorrect and the base refuses to accept the command."
"Operator"
"Authorization Complete, initiating German No. 1 B-type Tanks."
"Tank Status: All Green, and is ready to accept an order."
"Transferring Tank support Authorization to the 'Operator'"
"'Operator', you now have full authorization on the tank support."
"Okay, prepare for mobilization" ordered Alex.
"German No. 1 B-type Tank - (Overlord), Order Confirmed"
"German No. 1 B-type Tank - (Overseer), Order Confirmed"
"German No. 1 B-type Tank - (Atlas), Order Confirmed"
The tanks accepted this order and replied in a deep-bass-like mechanical voice. Asuka did not forget to tell Alex: "The base efficiency has been upgraded by 2%. Alex."
Alex always felt that there must be some kind of connection between the upgrade of Gargantua Military Base and himself, but he still couldn't understand the relationship.
Ah, Fuck it, if I can't understand it yet, it is pointless to think about it…
Alex, who returned to the position, received the most enthusiastic welcome from each soldier of the third company. The shout "Heil, Wernst! Heil, third company!" resounded all throughout the position.
Lieutenant Wernst Gustav was the third person in this war to receive the first-class award of Iron Cross, which is also an honor for the entire third company.
Alex saw Hitler's shining eyes. He smiled and told Hitler: "You can get something like this sooner or later."
Alex's words sounded 50% serious and 50% to ante the hope of Hitler as a means of comfort. In his memory, Hitler won the Iron Cross Medal during the First World War because of his heroic performance, and it was even two!
Of course, Hitler was a commander at the time based on the records, and the Iron Cross Award was regularly awarded to the commanders, and each commander had it.
Why do you regularly award the Order of the Iron Cross? Why? Because when the enemy's attack begins, every other person can hide in the bunker and avoid the bombs but only the commander will travel around the bullets and rain to convey their commands. It is almost a suicide job and in recognition of the bravery and the loyalty behavior of various commanders, Germany's High Command decided to award them the Order of the Iron Cross.
But now that Hitler is not the commander, can he still have a chance to win the Iron Cross? Alex is not particularly certain.
But Hitler, being encouraged by Lieutenant Wernst, showed a light glint of excitement in his eyes.
Yes, one day, one day, I will certainly be able to achieve this great glory like the Lieutenant!
At this time, the third company had to defend two positions, forcing Alex to make a decision to split the 3rd Company. Compared to the newly acquired G position, the B position is much safer.
It takes a brave person to stand in front of it and this task is of course done by Alex.
There are still 58 people left in the third company. Alex left thirty people to command the defense of the B position to Sergeant Hall, and he took command of the rest of the people, including Halal Farmer.
Although when he first met Alex, Sergeant Hall had some doubts about the Lieutenant, he was a German officer with a strong sense of honor and a strong sense of responsibility. He firmly believed that the Lieutenant should bring more people. But he was quickly rejected by Alex:
"Sergeant, what we need is to use the G position to delay the pace of the enemy's attack and thus stick to the B position. So your responsibility is also very heavy. Remember, once the enemy starts to counterattack, the offensive will be very strong, you must always be vigilant!"
"I understand, Lieutenant."
"Fortunately, Major Denison added a heavy machine gun to us, otherwise it would really be troublesome." Alex is not a reckless person: "Brothers, the time for the third performance is here!"
"Oaahhh!!!!, For the third company!" The soldiers cheered loudly.