Capítulo 18: Iron Cross Medal
The news that the Third Platoon of the Bavarian Infantry Regiment 16th Regiment's reinforcement company, relying on the support of the First Platoon, managed to capture the British positions at the cost of one casualty quickly spread across the Somme River.
To the Germans, this was nothing short of a miracle!
How did they manage to achieve this?
The name of Lieutenant Ernst Blüm quickly became known throughout the entire Somme region.
"The creator of the Somme Miracle." From now on, people began to recite this name:
Ernst Blüm - "The Creator of the Somme Miracle!"
"Lieutenant Ernst Blüm!" Captain Densley, the commanding officer of the reinforcement company, said with a serious expression as he looked at Lieutenant Blüm standing before him. Although he tried his best to maintain the seriousness befitting a German officer, he couldn't hide his joy:
"Your outstanding performance at Position G has won great reputation for the reinforcement company and the Bavarian Infantry Regiment 16th Regiment. Therefore, I hereby award you the Iron Cross First Class!"
The Iron Cross medal was pinned on Wang Weiyi's chest, and he stood up straight: "I will forever remember this honor and the responsibility it brings me! All for Germany!"
"All for Germany," Densley suppressed his excitement and then said seriously, leading Wang Weiyi to the map: "Lieutenant Blüm, the capture of Position G was a miracle, but the problem we face now is whether to abandon it or defend it. The enemy is launching a furious attack, and we lack sufficient manpower. Therefore, I cannot provide you with more reinforcements. If you insist on defending it, then I regret to inform you that your Third Platoon must defend two positions simultaneously."
"I will accept this challenge!" Wang Weiyi's response was resolute: "By firmly controlling Position G, we can best ensure the safety of Position B. Therefore, I accept this challenge! But I need a large amount of ammunition and grenades."
"I will do my best to meet this request, Lieutenant. Germany is with you!" Captain Densley was pleased to have such a brave subordinate.
"I am with Germany!" Wang Weiyi replied loudly.
Actually, he had no relationship with Germany at all? When he left the company headquarters, Wang Weiyi thought to himself. But what can he do? If he wants to go home, he has to complete that damn mission!
Looking around with no one else present, Wang Weiyi activated the communication with Xiao Ling: "Have you found the information about Guo Yunfeng that I asked you to check?"
"If there were household registration records at this time, I would definitely be able to find it." Xiao Ling's voice sounded very dissatisfied: "Do you know how many people there are in China during this era? Do you know how many people there are in the Chinese Labor Corps? Where do I go to check the identity of a laborer? But according to analysis, he poses no threat to you."
Wang Weiyi felt helpless. He actually wanted to figure out Guo Yunfeng's identity and then find a way to send him home.
If he wants to go home, then he must be thinking of his home too, right?
"Xiao Ling, prepare the tanks." Wang Weiyi thought for a moment and issued his first command to Xiao Ling: "I have a feeling we will need those three tanks soon."
"Please state the name of the authorizer."
"Wang Weiyi." Wang Weiyi felt that Xiao Ling was simply asking knowingly, but can you reason with a computer?
"Authorizer name incorrect, request denied."
"Ernst Blüm."
"Authorizer name incorrect, request denied."
"Wanderer."
"Authorization accepted, German No. 1B Type tank, ready to engage."
"Good, maintain readiness to engage."
Xiao Ling accepted this command, and didn't forget to tell Wang Weiyi: "The self-modification and upgrade progress of the machine has reached two percent."
Wang Weiyi always felt that there must be some kind of connection between the upgrade of the Purple Light Military Base and himself, but he still couldn't understand the relationship between them.
Forget it, since he couldn't figure it out, let's temporarily forget about it...
Returning to the battlefield, Wang Weiyi received the most enthusiastic welcome from the soldiers of the Third Platoon. "Hey, Ernst! Hey, Third Platoon!" The cheers echoed throughout the entire position.
Lieutenant Ernst Blüm was the first in the Third Platoon to receive the Iron Cross First Class, which was also an immense honor for the entire Third Platoon.
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