Chapter 700: Burning harbor

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About two hours later, Montgomery, as the supreme commander of the British army in North Africa, personally delivered a speech: "As the supreme commander of the British team under siege in Alexandria, I had to do it for the future of my men. After making a painful decision, I announced that the 9th Army stopped resistance and handed over its weapons to the German-Italian coalition opposite. "
He was supported by his assistant and almost fell to the ground, but he still insisted on finishing what he was going to say: "You are all the most heroic fighters, it is my own poor commander who has put you in siege, in order to avoid more A large-scale tragedy happened. I decided to sacrifice my personal honor and give this humiliating and tragic order. I hope my decision will not shame my motherland. I hope my decision is correct. "
Then the British troops stopped their resistance, and then German soldiers everywhere watched the picture of a group of British soldiers walking out of the position with their arms raised. Most of the Indian soldiers surrendered very simply. After all, they have been able to curl up in the trenches to give the British a personal field. It is already very rare. Now that I have heard that there are chances for life, it is naturally very enthusiastic.
Then there were German tanks and armored vehicles surrounded by journalists, driving into the burning port of Alexandria. The dust-covered German Grenadiers, holding their weapons, rode in a mixed-brand car and staggered into this important port symbolizing British rule in North Africa.
The grand military parade into the city began immediately, and the German infantry who formed a square array began to carry the rifle and the goose to the fruit of their victory, and on both sides of the road they were walking, there were listless British soldiers who were carried by German soldiers. Guns were escorted and they walked to the temporarily formed prisoner of war camp.
According to the previously negotiated agreement, the British officials were allowed to carry their own luggage, and could also be detained with their adjutants, and everyone was allowed to wear ceremonial swords to smooth the psychological surrender to them. trauma. According to the conditions of both sides, the British soldiers can return to their hometown to participate in labor reforms instead of being sent to Poland as slaves to take care of them.
As for the Indian army who left the country for the British, a small number of them will be sent back to Europe to enrich the ethnic composition of the concentration camps. Most of them will stay in North Africa to build a new one, which runs through the Tunis to the Suez Canal. Railroads are in hard labor for a long period of ten years.
Rommel's convertible car drove through the army, followed by armored vehicles and tanks in front and behind, and then seized radio communication command vehicles that captured the British German nickname "Mammoth", as well as many command security vehicles, trucks The station was full of German grenadiers and looked at the lively British middle and lower rank officers with cold expressions on both sides.
Most of the defeated people were frustrated, but the winners were not so strong. Their bodies were covered with sand and dust. The paint on the cars was cracked and peeled off. Some soldiers were sitting on the tops of the tanks. Everyone is exhausted.
"I think compared to us, these people are more like decent winners, at least we know that we shave our beard every few days." When a British division commander saw German soldiers walking past him, Said ironically: "These Germans seem to care nothing except for fighting."
As a result, the German Grenadier Division, who stood beside him and accepted his surrender, sneered when he heard the interpreter, and then said in return: "We won because we know that fighting with a beard does not affect the combat effectiveness, but you shave. At that time, I have enough time to light the bullets in your hands. "
Despite everyone's sarcasm, the overall surrender work was completed very smoothly. Compared to the cruelty of battle, the blood of bombing, and the fierce fighting, the scene has a medieval knight spirit. Shaking hands, then chatting, and then drinking tea decently to discuss the problems in the battle just now.
Rommel ’s convoy passed a number of British captives and then stopped in front of the almost ruined downtown administrative building in Alexandria. He did not rush to get off, but first stood on his car and looked down 'S eyes watched Montgomery standing still in the distance waiting for the landing.
This is the first time that two people have met each other face to face. Although there have been countless times in the newspaper that the intelligence department has seen the opponent, but they are really the first time to meet in real sense. I don't know why, Rommel felt that this person was once a high wall that lay across his path, so that he could not cross.
He pushed open his car door, jumped off his car, surrounded by the staff and guards, and walked to his old opponent Montgomery. He meticulously raised his arms and performed a German ceremony: "Long live the heads of state, it is a pleasure to see you, General Montgomery. If I remember correctly, this is the first time the two of us have met. It is a great honor."
"I am also very honored to see you, General Rommel! But this is not the first time we have met between the two of us, at least once in France, our troops have fought once." Montgomery left and right slightly trembling , Rommel also saw that the British general who supported the North African war situation actually seemed to be in very poor physical condition. The defeat and the crisis of the motherland brought him enormous pressure and put him on his shoulders. The burden is heavier than what Rommel carried.
He took a deep breath and motioned for his assistant to hand over the flag of the 9th Army to the German officer on the side of Rommel before continuing to say: "I am leading you on behalf of the 9th Army ... Bundeswehr l The group army surrendered and now surrendered the battle flag symbolizing the honor of our troops. I hope that General Rommel can treat this loot that belongs to you. "
Rommel stopped his assistant who was about to go forward, and then said to General Montgomery: "Lord General! Your troops hit my port from Alexandria near Tunisia and my army. As your opponent, I am fully sure In addition to your outstanding ability in combat command, it also fully affirmed the combat effectiveness of the British 9th Army. "
He pointed to the flag that was still pinched in the middle of the hands of Montgomery ’s assistant, and then stared at Montgomery ’s eyes and continued:
So, General Montgomery, I, Elvin Rommel, Admiral of the German Defense Force I sincerely ask you to hand me this flag representing the honor of everyone here, and stand upright! "
With his shouts, all Germans stood upright, although their clothes were indeed not decent, some people were around gauze, and some people were all sand on their shoes, but they all stood upright Now, the momentum is pressing. And the prisoners of war on the British side also straightened their waists. At that moment, they seemed to have recovered their souls. If they recovered their condition earlier, they might still be able to fight Rommel ’s troops in the ruins. A month.
Montgomery heard Rommel ’s words, and finally had a little more glory in his eyes. He now has almost nothing. The motherland that has struggled for a lifetime now hopes to hang him to death, but he can be affirmed by the old enemies. For the defeated general, it is still very precious comfort.
So Montgomery sorted out his military uniform and took over the 9th Army Banner that he had fancyd in the hands of his assistants. He flicked the yellow decorative spike on the edge of the banner with his hand and walked solemnly to Rommel. After Lizheng, he handed that flag to his opponent who was wearing a German general's uniform.
The reporters in the surroundings accurately recorded this rare moment. This was the first surrendered army unit to the German forces since the war. It was also the first time that a general with the rank of general had surrendered, so the spotlight flashed continuously. With the loud noise, these interviewers kept pressing the shutter in their hands.
"You are better than me at encouraging soldiers and inspiring their courage. You are a natural general and a natural star. When you stand there, there are many admirers willing to die for you." Montgomery sighed. , Is really admitted to his failure, he has too few cards in hand, so little to make him unable to change everything he is facing.
If he can know Rommel in another time and space, he will definitely become a best friend, because they all have the same tragic ending: they do not have enough power to realize their strategic intentions, and they all fail in the end. They are good at attacking, one is good at defense, so Rommel of another time and space lost on the road of attack, and Montgomery of this life lost in the defensive position.
Rommel stood beside him, watching the troops in the distance rumble out of the city, side by side with the flag of the Third Reich hanging on the surrounding buildings that did not collapse. While posing handsomely to the reporter, he said to Montgomery beside him: "That's because you haven't seen our great head of state. Compared with him, you know that my set is just fur, stand By the head of state, I even have a feeling that I have achieved what I have never achieved in my life. Standing by his side, I am truly invincible. "
When I said this, behind Rommel, the whole city was still emitting black smoke, and some places were still beating the blaze, all of which told people one thing, it seems that the one who is far away in Berlin The head of state will really make people invincible! Prove that it is this burning harbor.