Two Hundred and Eighty-Six Honors
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When everyone was standing on the pier, a destroyer appeared on the sea level outside the port, and everyone could see that there was a tiny black spot on the side and rear of the destroyer.
Everyone started to talk about it, and everyone was not sure whether the little black dot behind it was the hero they were going to welcome today, that is, the German submarine u-211 that shocked the world.
Before the sneak attack in Scapa Flow, most people's impressions of German submarines still remained during the First World War. Although the submarine warfare at that time cast a shadow on the sea power of various countries, the shadow has never been so strong. When a submarine can sneak into the port and slaughter several main battleships in one go, this weapon has already caused panic in the whole world.
In the week after the Scapa Flow incident, the U.S. Navy investigated the entire process of the German submarine attack operation, and then sent a 70-page report back to the country. On the same day, the U.S. Congress passed an application from the Navy to lay mines as barriers in Pearl Harbor and other naval bases, and to strengthen the patrolling of destroyers.
While everyone was talking, the destroyer led the little black spot closer and closer, and everyone finally saw the outline of the little black spot clearly. It was a German submarine with a small tonnage, following the destroyer slowly. During the voyage, the deck was full of people, covering half of the submarine's conning tower enclosure.
Then people saw the torpedo tubes in front of the submarine, saw the mottled traces on the side of the submarine, and saw clearly the huge serial number painted on the conning tower, which has long been firmly remembered by naval experts all over the world. - "u-211".
The port military band, which had been prepared long ago, began to play the German anthem, and the melody echoed in the sky of the port, allowing the German navy to regain its confidence in fighting for the hegemony of the ocean. As the long baton in the conductor's hand rose and fell, drums and trombones interweaved into beautiful notes, beating on the hearts of all reporters.
Before the u-211 submarine attacked Scapa Flow, if you asked people their impression of the submarine weapon, most people would tell you that the submarine was like a "thief", sneaking into other people's backyards and breaking some bottles Pots, steal a few backyard tulips.
But after u-211 attacked Scapa Flow, if you ask people about their impression of submarines, this time people will tell you that submarines are like assassins, cold and hidden, stabbing the most deadly in the most deadly place. A sword, making people desperate but full of arrogance.
Suddenly there was thunderous applause, and cheers erupted from the phalanx of naval officers and soldiers on the side. The return of their comrades in arms made them cheer. The brilliant achievements of their comrades in arms encouraged them to fight bravely in the future. So, reluctantly, the foreign reporters standing there also applauded,
Not warm, nor friendly.
The distance was getting closer, and the lead destroyer had already turned around and returned to continue its unfinished patrol mission, while the submarine swayed against the pier. The military band was still playing loudly, but it was slightly out of rhythm. The applause stopped abruptly, as if a group of noisy ducks were pinched by the neck.
A special diving board specially made for submarines was set up on the deck of the submarine. A young sailor in charge hurriedly spread a red carpet on the diving board, but when the first submarine sailor who walked on the red carpet jumped onto the pier, Many people swallowed a mouthful of saliva uncomfortably.
This submarine soldier is wearing a dirty cotton coat. The white navy uniform inside is no different from gray. The dirty oil stains on the chest make people look like they have the urge to vomit. Of course, if you look at his leather boots , The broken ones make people even more desperate.
The second sailor who walked on land was even more weird. This soldier stared at everyone opposite him with scrutiny, and then wriggled his dry lips twice with a strange expression. He said nothing and looked nervous.
People didn't see his face clearly, because this man knelt on the ground crying and kissed the concrete floor as soon as his feet touched the ground of the pier. This move of his startled the people around him, and even an SS officer standing behind Fanny held down his pistol.
The fourth man who stepped off the gangway looked much more normal, for he was wearing the captain's combat uniform over a waterproof leather jacket. But this man, who should be the captain Prien, hasn't cleaned his beard for several days, so people can't recognize who the wild man in front of them is.
The adjutant following him had disheveled hair and bloodshot eyes. This man was carrying a suitcase, which should contain the combat diary to be submitted, some secret documents, and some personal letters from the crew.
The vice-admiral and the commander-in-chief of the submarine force, Doenitz, left the crowd, walked forward quickly, and stretched out his hand to his confidant and beloved general: "Captain Prien! Welcome back to the motherland! You His achievements have been sent all over the world."
Prien stretched out his palm with a dull expression, and held Denitz's hand together: "Thank you, I didn't expect to see you again, we tried our best, and we didn't really get out of danger until yesterday .”
His words are not sensational. The British navy's pursuit fleet did not really give up their combat operations until yesterday, and the last two destroyers that surrounded them returned above their heads.
On the way up, they went through absconding and avoidance, and when they came up at night, they only dared to expose the snorkel to charge the submarine. It was only two days ago that they had the courage to raise the command tower to the surface, and let everyone take advantage of the moonlight to smoke a cigarette outside to relieve their nearly collapsed emotions.
They lived in the small and damp cabin of the submarine for several days, without seeing the sun, sea breeze, or fresh air. There was an unpleasant smell everywhere in the submarine, and almost everyone was tortured crazy by the oppressive atmosphere.
Prior to the operation, Prien destroyed the cipher machine and the cipher book, so they lost any contact with the German mainland. These days, they don't know the results of their battles, and they don't know whether they can return to the motherland. It is the sorrow of not daring to commit suicide that supports their belief in continuing to flee.
Because most of the time they were submerged, they didn't even dare to use the kitchen to heat food, and they could only eat compressed biscuits and dried fruit to satisfy their hunger. They didn't really eat a luxurious meal until the night two days ago. At midnight, Prien also received signals and guidance to find them.
The U-211 submarine, which frequently evaded hunting, discovered at this time that they had deviated from the scheduled route by a full 75 nautical miles. So they adjusted their course and started the real journey home. It was because they deviated from the route that the experienced British Royal Navy's containment came to nothing. This is why they encountered two returning British destroyers yesterday.
"I have wronged you! You are the heroes of the empire! Yuan personally ordered me to send you to the stone castle. He wants to meet you in person!" Denitz said with a smile, and even shed tears when he smiled: "You are my most precious treasure, thank God for your safe return."
When he cried like this, Prien didn't know what to do. Several crew members who followed Prien began to cry. They experienced the most unforgettable adventure, but they also experienced the cruelest and most dangerous. Fleeing, the suffering they endured when they were young has already exceeded the limit that they can bear. So when they saw their boss showing their true feelings, they couldn't help venting their emotions.
Seeing that a good welcome ceremony for heroes turned into a mourning ceremony for crying father and mother, Fanny narrowed her eyes and walked out. Soon the crew members stopped crying, because they saw a **** beautiful woman coming out of the crowd - what idiot wants to do shameful things at this time?
"Gentlemen! The suffering you have experienced can be seen from your appearance." Fanny stood in front of Prien and spoke, and that pleasant voice penetrated into the ears of everyone present like a magic voice: "But your feat has been recorded in the history books. Do you want to leave a cowardly note behind this glorious task in the last few hours?"
She looked at the sailors: "Wipe your snot! Go to the lounge, shave your beards, pack your bags, and put on your spare dresses, because in a moment... I will take you to a group full of girls In the lobby, are you going to have a good night with the beautiful woman on the soft big bed tonight, or do you want to continue using your left hand and let me give you advice?"
Fanny glanced at Doenitz who had bought people's hearts and wiped away her tears long ago, raised her eyebrows and said, "Translate my words to these sailors and say it again. If you can't handle it, I'll let those sailors Reporters take pictures of German sailors like this and put them in the paper, and then I will read the news to Yuan myself in bed one morning."
"You are German soldiers! Is anyone willing to be a coward?" Dönitz asked loudly.
"No!" Everyone shook their heads and answered loudly.
"Tell everyone, who are you?" Doenitz asked loudly again.
"We are the ace of the empire! We are the most powerful submarine soldiers!" Everyone replied loudly.
Soon, the interview went on smoothly.
Denitz retreated to Raeder's side, looked at those submarine soldiers who were sluggish but now energetic, and quietly tilted his head: "At first, I thought she got the position of minister because of her beauty."
"What about now?" Raeder raised the corner of his mouth, looking at the beautiful figure not far away with satisfaction.
"Fortunately, I was born in Germany, where there are many talented people. Although I can't be the greatest one, I will try my best to be one of the greatest group of people." Dönitz said with a sigh .
Raeder retracted his gaze and looked at his subordinates: "I will work hard too."
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