Chapter 21: The Prinz Eugen (Part II)
"Christian, give the order to fire! Let those imbecile Britishmen know that the way of the world has changed now, and the mighty German Navy is the master of the world's oceans. Let the British hold Nelson's tombstone and cry! ”
"Don't worry, my dear Randolph. Before the time comes, my trained sailors are looking for the most valuable targets to aim. You'll be able to see my lovely minions show off their prowess right away. You will be very satisfied, hehehehe. The time has finally come for those Brits to pay off their debts, why do I suddenly feel that those Brits seem to be a little pitiful, hehehehe......"
"That's because we're glorious and noble knights, haha, it's normal to feel a little guilty in our hearts. But then again, war is brutal, and in order to win, we sometimes have to force ourselves to do things that go against our beliefs. But these are nothing compared to the great mission we have undertaken. Let the condemnation of our conscience be regarded as the price to be paid for the fulfillment of our great and sacred cause! My dear Captain Christian. ”
"Oh, I see, you're right! My dear Randolph, now I'm relieved, hehehehe......"
"Of course it is, my esteemed captain, hahahaha......"
"Merciful God, I can't take it anymore! Who can go up and stop them, Alfred. "German Navy Captain Karl. Hank desperately resisted his urge to flatten people, and he reluctantly said to his friend.
"Patience, Carl. Patience is the most valuable virtue of a soldier, but now I don't know how long I can endure it, these two guys are too far away, it's too shameless, it's a shame for the German ** team. "Alfred. Colonel Zaft frowned wryly and comforted his friend.
The protagonists of their dialogues are not in the slightest bit of self-consciousness now, and they do not expect that they have received such evaluations.
These two guys are now standing in front of the windshield of the open bridge as if no one was around, and continue to foam at the mouth, destroying the nerves of all the officers and men on the bridge and testing everyone's willpower.
If you look at the appearance alone, Randolph's current outfit can definitely charm a group of young and ignorant young girls who are just beginning to fall in love.
The SS major now wears a crisp black SS uniform with a full leather belt. On his chest hung all his medals and medals, and from his waist hung a ceremonial dagger with the silver logo of the Führer's headquarters embedded in a black patent leather case.
He wore a black SS coat trimmed with silver trim over his shoulders, and the carefully polished silver rank insignia glittered in the sun.
Randolph didn't wear a military hat on his head, and he seemed to enjoy the feeling of letting the sea breeze blow his dazzling short blond hair.
Tall and strong figure, handsome appearance, beautiful uniform, elegant demeanor, watching this young officer standing on the bridge with high spirits, the hem of the coat behind him fluttering with the sea breeze, this graceful momentum from the bones makes people have to admit that Randolph does have the potential to become a hero, at least in appearance.
"Christian, which ship should we fight, I think it's better to attack their flagship."
Randolph had one foot on a protruding exhaust pipe on the bridge, his chin in one hand and the other on his chest, in what he thought was the most handsome position he had ever held on the bridge.
"We can attack any of them, General Lütjans has not assigned our target. But I think since there are so many targets to choose from, why should we just focus on that flagship, she has Scharnhorst to deal with. "Christian, captain of the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen. Feng. Admiral Hertz replied with a sinister smile.
Christian. Feng. Hertz was looking at the British fleet in front of him with the eyes of a vicious wolf looking at a flock of fat sheep.
The captain's outfit for today was also clearly well prepared, with a new navy blue German naval uniform that was burned straight, all his medals on his chest like Randolph, and his naval sword hanging from his waist.
He even wore a ribbon on his right chest, and the golden cord decoration and brim of his military hat were shiny, and his current outfit made the captain feel as if he was about to go to some grand ball.
Feng. Hertz, who served on the destroyer until he became captain of the Prinz Eugen, took part in the famous Battle of Narvik. This can be seen from the shiny medal for the Battle of Narvik on his left arm.
In that naval battle, which caused the German Navy to suffer heavy losses and lose face, although he commanded the battleships to fight bravely, and even damaged two British destroyers during the process, he finally lost the ability to continue fighting because he ran out of ammunition and food.
At that time, he had no choice but to order all the crew to abandon the ship and scuttle his favorite ship, but the British Navy still did not give up the part of the Z22 that was exposed to the water and smashed it into pieces. For a captain, this is simply a great disgrace.
The hatred of the shipwreck, combined with the thirty-four blood debts that the British had owed him in the previous battles, Christian. Feng. Hertz was determined to get all the money back from the British in this battle.
Suddenly, the Gnexenau, which was in front of Prince Eugen, let out an earth-shattering roar, and the battleship's nine main guns began to bombard the British fleet in turn.
The main guns of the Scharnhorst then began to project ferocious fire at the British fleet.
"It's on, it's on! Why haven't we fired yet! ”
Randolph shouted excitedly, he couldn't care about maintaining his "heroic posture" now, and the SS major shouted loudly as he patted on the bridge railing.
"We're aiming. Bear with me a little longer, Randolph. Christian put down the binoculars in his hand and replied with a smile.
"Captain, I don't think it's wise for us to go into battle like this."
Colonel Carr finally couldn't help but say out loud.
"Well, what do you suggest, Colonel, know that we are already on the battlefield."
"I didn't mean that, I meant that, by order of General Lütjans, the Prinz Eugen was supposed to follow behind the flagship side as a reserve, and now you are ......"
Colonel Carr frowned and turned his head to look at the frantically flickering signal lights on the mast of the Admiral Scheer behind him.
"The flagship is now strongly urging us to return to our original position."
"Please send a signal to General Lütjans that the Prinz Eugen cannot hide in the rear and accept the protection of his colleagues, it is a matter of honor for the soldiers, so we ask that the Prinz Eugen be allowed to enter the battle, this is the request of the Führer's special envoy, Major Randolph."
Randolph said coldly.
"This ...... Navy ......"
Karl wanted to say something, but was stopped by Colonel Alfred on the side.
"Since it is an order of the Führer's plenipotentiary envoy, it is equivalent to the order of His Excellency the Führer, and if there are any problems, let's discuss them after the battle is over."
Alfred glared at his friend, reminding him not to provoke the Führer's envoy who was in an abnormal state, or the consequences could be severe.
"But, Captain, I think we should take advantage of the range of our main guns and be safer to attack from a distance. You must know that there are more than 300 naval reserve officers and non-commissioned officers on board the Prince Eugen, which are all valuable assets of the German Navy. As the leading captain of these children, it is necessary for me and Colonel Hank to remind you of this. ”
Alfred. Colonel Zaft said solemnly.
"Then we should do the same, Colonel Zaft. Without this kind of face-to-face combat, without experiencing the baptism of artillery fire, these children will not really grow up. Although they may be exposed to some dangers, it is worth it if these children can experience the cruelty of war early and gain valuable experience from it. ”
Christian replied firmly.
"It's a nice thing to say, but it's not a reason you're a belligerent guy to give yourself." Zaft scolded to himself.
"I think the two colonels are a little more serious about their own safety."
Randolph threw a cold sentence on the side, and almost blew the stomachs of the two colonels in anger.
"What, Major Randolph! You are insulting us. ”
Cal. Hank shouted angrily.
"Yes, you have damaged our reputation! Our courage is no less than yours, we are the heroes of the Iron Cross of the 1st class in the Polish campaign! ”
Zaft couldn't hold it back, and he retorted loudly with a blushing face.
"I can apologize to you if I offended both. However, I doubt that you really have the bravery that you claim to have, and if you want to contradict me, please show me your deeds. Randolph replied coldly.
"Good! We'll prove it to you, and I want you to apologize to both of us afterwards. "Carl. Hank roared and roared.
"Don't talk nonsense to him, Carl, let's go!"
Zaft was now angry, and he angrily dragged Karl towards the bridge stairs.
"Where are you two going?"
Von, Hertz shouted loudly behind him.
"Go to a position where we can prove our courage, let's go to the deck and fight!"
Zaft said without looking back, and then dragged Karl, who was still indignant, down the bridge escalator.
"I really don't have the stamina, haha. I dare to say that I am a disgrace to the German ** team, and I don't let you know how powerful I am, and what face do I have to serve His Excellency the Führer again. ”
Randolph sneered and said, he didn't expect that the two colonels would hear such a whispered discussion.
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