At this time, Field Marshal Kesselring, the commander-in-chief of the combat operations on the southern front of the German army, had also ordered the 14th Panzer Corps, the 76th Panzer Corps and the newly formed 2nd Airborne Division to form the Tenth Army, with Lieutenant General Heinrich Gottfried von Fittinghoff Schell as the commander, and prepared for a defensive battle in Sicily with the British and American forces that might come to attack.

The 14th Panzer Corps consisted of the 15th Motorized Infantry Division and the Goering Panzer Division, deployed on the line from Gieta to Salerno, while the 76th Panzer Corps, consisting of the 16th Panzer Division and the 29th Motorized Rifle Division, was deployed in Calabria.

The Second Airborne Division, on the other hand, had more recruits and was directly commanded by Kesselring.

In addition, Kesselring also deployed some of the most elite and brave troops of the 2nd Panzer Division in Rome in case of an unexpected attack on Rome, the capital of Italy.

At the very least, the Italians must not be allowed to rebel in Rome while the British and American forces are engaged in another large-scale counterattack.

Army Group B, of which Field Marshal Rommel was commander and commanded operations, was transferred from the English Channel to France as a reserve to act at the opportune time.

In this regard, Rommel was grumpy and complained and protested against Chen Yanlong.

Of course, these protests were not heeded by Chen Yanlong, because the thing he was most worried about now was that his inventory of super-era weapons and equipment was getting smaller and smaller; If he did not gather his forces, he feared that he would attack everywhere and stretch the battle line too long, and in the event of an unexpected bad situation in the battles between Italy and Sicily, as well as on the Eastern Front, he would not have the available forces to deploy and support the operation.

Moreover, Italy now has more than 200,000 troops led by the Nordic commander General Edward Dieter, the commander of the 18th Mountain Infantry Corps, General Egger, and the commander of the 10th Infantry Corps, General Vickerd, to support the operation, so there should not be too many problems.

If there was an unexpected situation, then he could immediately dispatch Rommel's Army Group B.

And for further security, Chen Yanlong also asked Paul Hauser to speed up the training of recruits recruited in Berlin and various parts of Germany, so as to turn the local reserve into a combat force as soon as possible.

Because once these recruits have a certain combat effectiveness, then the defensive operations in Germany will have a certain number of troops and combat effectiveness.

In this way, it can be avoided that once the Anglo-American-Soviet Union was defeated by the Anglo-American-Soviet Union, there were no troops to defend the German mainland, and the British, American, and Soviet forces captured the capital Berlin.

The front line is important, but the defense of the rear is also very important.

Without a solid rearguard, if the battle situation on the front line is disadvantaged, or if the army is defeated, then the German mainland is in danger.

"Report to the Führer!"

"Admiral Edward Dieter's army has almost all reached Italy, and for the defense of Sicily, Field Marshal Kesselring has given Lieutenant General Heinrich Gottfried von Fittinghof Schell as commander-in-chief with full responsibility for commanding the battle!"

Not long after the battle of Cassino began, Ernst, a high-ranking Nazi, came to the Berlin Chancellery to report to Chen Yanlong.

Adolf Eichmann, a high-ranking official in Nazi Germany and the main person responsible for the implementation of the "Final Plan" in the Holocaust, was also on the sidelines, standing nervously and apprehensively.

Because it was the first time that he was summoned by Chen Yanlong in person and came to the Berlin Chancellery.

"Hmmm! I already know these things, and you can continue to send me more intelligence officers and the Gestapo to closely monitor the movements of the British and American troops, and the situation of our imperial army in Italy and Sicily! ”

"Besides, I have both of you here today so that you will give me the new law for the disposition of the Jews that I have issued!"

"I don't want another Holocaust for these Jews, we just need to treat them as ordinary workers, and I've already given you a manual for details!"

"Because we now need a large number of workers to build more new weapons and equipment for our empire, so as long as there are captives and living people who can be used, we must treat them well, and never kill me wantonly!"

"Otherwise, kill these detours without my approval, and I will punish you severely!"

"Okay, that's all I have to say, do you have anything to say!"

When Chen Yanlong heard Ernst's return, he stared sternly at Ernst and Adolf Eichmann and warned.

For these two notorious Gestapo officers, Chen Yanlong is very clear about their style.

"Everything is under the orders of the Führer!"

Hearing Chen Yanlong's stern warning, Ernst and Adolf Eichmann immediately looked at each other timidly and worriedly, and then agreed in unison.

In the hearts of the two of them, Chen Yanlong is not a soft-hearted person, and even in the hearts of the two of them, he feels that he has a much better conscience than Chen Yanlong.

"Good! I like officers who obey my orders, so I give you a secret task at last, which is to keep a good eye on Himmler, and all the Gestapo officers and SS officers; If anyone wants to betray me, report it to me and I'll get rid of them! ”

"I don't want another mass traitor during the war to betray me and assassinate me!"

When he saw that Ernst and Adolf Eichmann were afraid of him, Chen Yanlong sneered and immediately gave them a secret mission.

"Yes! Monarch! ”

"We will definitely carry out your orders thoroughly, and we will not let go of all betrayers!"

Hearing this, Ernst and Adolf Eichmann immediately let go of their eyes, because they knew that this was a great opportunity for them to be promoted and make a fortune, so they both immediately responded loudly from their worries and in high spirits.

"Good! Don't let me down! ”

"I'm always waiting for your good news, but don't get me the wrong person or catch the wrong person!"

"Otherwise, your fate will be your fate! You know? ”

However, Chen Yanlong poured cold water on the heads of the two of them and warned again.

"Yes! Monarch! ”

Ernst and Adolf Eichmann changed their counts, nervously saluted a standard Nazi military salute, and said loyally and loudly.

Chen Yanlong then asked about some other things about Himmler's recent movements, and let the two of them leave.

"It's really not easy to be a Führer!"

"Not only do you have to face a brutal war, but you also have to face all kinds of intrigue and betrayal within you!"

When Chen Yanlong was left alone in the room, he stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass window, stared at the dark night outside the glass window, and sighed deeply.

At that moment, he had a very tired feeling, and he wanted to go back to the 21st century of his previous life and live some peaceful and peaceful ordinary life.