Chapter 51 The Lion Descends From the Sky

Yang Pennings's farm is in the Luncombe Wasteland, about two miles away from Wolfheze Village. He originally planned to buy some things in Arnhem City, but after hearing the news, his numb heart Finally woke up.

At around twelve o'clock in the morning, Pennings rode his bicycle through the gunfire, wanting to share the news with passers-by, friends and relatives along the way.

"Come out! We are free!"

"It's the end of the knuckleheads!"

After saying that, he saw three British soldiers sitting on a military motorcycle, staring at the sky.

Pennings was both excited and awed.

"Three gentlemen, are you Allied soldiers?"

He speaks English quite fluently and can communicate without barriers.

Hearing this, Lu Li, who was hungry in his stomach, regained his energy in an instant. There is no room for error in the airborne guidance mission. If there is a local guide to help, it will definitely be a good thing.

"That's right, would you like to do us a favor, the price is negotiable..."

"certainly!"

Before Lu Li finished speaking, he heard a firm voice.

In fact, the Dutch are fed up with being invaded and oppressed. If they can personally participate in this operation, it is definitely something to be proud of.

Pennings felt that when a wife knew how heroic her husband was, she would adore her and her family status would soar.

Unfortunately, Lu Li didn't know that the farmer had made up so many things in his brain. He took out a map and unfolded it: "Thank you very much, can you read maps?"

"We are the guides. In half an hour at most, tens of thousands of comrades in arms will fall from the sky, so we need the help of local people to confirm the direction."

After the words fell, Pennings was stunned.

He thought it was some great event, and he was ready to sacrifice his life.

"Can you?" Monk handed over a cigarette.

"Well, do you want to go to these punctuated places? This area is just below your feet." The farmer came back to his senses, obviously knowing the map, and added: "And this place, two hundred meters to the east, has two apple trees Tree……"

Miller wasted no time. He rushed east with his tools, lit a small pyrotechnic stove, and then followed Pennings' instructions to install stoves in several other places in turn.

Without this big man, Lu Li could only choose to fire the signal flares, but now, they have all the equipment.

The orange-red nylon ribbons formed a huge letter O on the ground, and the blue-purple smoke was particularly conspicuous. The large troops just jumped to this place.

Seeing this, Pennings, who was standing next to the motorcycle, was frightened: "This...what if the Germans are attracted?"

Although he didn't know the procedures of the paratroopers, he was not a fool. This kind of vision could be observed even at a distance of several miles.

"Probably not. The bomber fleet not long ago will restrict the movement of the German army." Lu Li looked up and looked around, as if he was inspecting a real estate.

After experiencing the situation last night, he felt that his psychological endurance had become much stronger than before.

Probably that weird college is cultivating students, passing exams to strengthen their strength and mentality. As for the purpose, it is not yet known.

Lu Li thought to himself.

But Pennings was still a little scared, looking left and right, for fear that the three warriors in front of him would be easily killed.

In the silence, Monkla opened his sleeves, looked at his watch and said, "It's almost half past twelve. It stands to reason that the first batch should have arrived nearby."

"No, the enemy still has an air defense group that hasn't been exposed yet."

Monk muttered to himself, the experience of almost falling into the sea last night, it is estimated that it will become a shadow of his life, and it will be unforgettable.

"Shut up, just smoke when you have nothing to do." Miller stared at the pyrotechnic stove, a little anxious inside.

This operation was too unsatisfactory, with constant twists and turns, completely opposite to the expected situation.

"Why don't you find a place to hide first, my farm is very big..."

The Germans had been at the helm of Arnhem for too long, and Mr Pennings had lost his boldness over time.

Until 12:40 noon, the four still did not see the transport plane and glider. What is even more unbelievable is that the German soldiers seemed to be a little slow to respond, and they never came to the Runcombe Wilderness to investigate the situation.

"Sir, what should we do if the main force doesn't come today?"

With that said, Monk stamped out the cigarette butt, and leaned over to Lu Li who was looking at the map.

"No, although they are twenty minutes late, they will definitely arrive."

Lu Li didn't even raise his head. He was considered someone who had read the script in advance. He didn't know much about this history, but he knew very well that the 1st Airborne Division had indeed fought in Arnhem.

Of the more than 10,000 soldiers, only 2,000 succeeded in breaking through, and the others either died or were seriously injured and captured. This is called by military scientists: the heroic swan song of an airborne division in World War II.

Afterwards, Supreme Commander Montgomery asserted that the operation was 90% successful, but Lu Li knew that it was just a self-consolation.

Every child knows that there are only two possibilities for one thing, either success or failure——

All other targets have been captured, but Arnhem, the bridge that is too far away, the soldiers fought with youth, blood and life, but got nothing.

A fierce battle was inevitable, because the paratroopers were far away from their side and could not receive reinforcements.

Thinking of this, Lu Li couldn't help raising his binoculars and staring at the sky: knowing that he would lose, he still chose to continue fighting. How hopeless it is.

A minute later there was a buzzing sound, and the arrival of Monk's long-awaited peloton.

boom!

Signal flares soared into the sky.

Lu Li and Miller pulled the trigger at the same time, indicating the direction for the first group of transport planes.

"My God! There are still brothers alive in the first row. They have marked the airborne area." Sergeant Gordon looked down through the porthole and let out an exclamation.

According to the instructions of the division headquarters, they are ready to act as guides-General Urquhart thinks that the paratroopers from last night have little chance of surviving.

"Hey, number two. Ask your soldiers to check their equipment and jump down."

The voice of the pilot of the plane came from the front.

"receive."

Gordon turned his head and looked at the soldiers behind him: "Guys, the free fall has begun, stand up and take the bait!"

Farmer Jan Pennings gazed at the sky in fascination, as small dots fell, and then, brightly colored parachutes popped up, so eye-catching in yellow, red and brown.

Songs fall from the sky:

"We are sharp knives that penetrate the enemy's heart, we are iron hands that cut the enemy's throat, we are lions that descend from the sky, facing the ferocious wolves around us, we are fearless and fight bloody battles!"

At the same time, Lu Li saw that the eye sockets of Miller and Monk were instantly moistened, and the two followed behind and sang together.