Chapter 2032: Crossing the Bridge

"Something is wrong, sir. [6][9][s][h][u][x][.][c][o][m]"

"Hmm?"

With a question mark on his face, Schwarner didn't understand what this meant. He didn't notice that the mechanized mixed force rumbling across the bridge in front of him looked like there was anything wrong.

Besides, he really didn't want to provoke the fierce-looking lieutenant colonel.

The brim of the hat was pulled down very low, almost to the eyebrow line, covering almost half of the lieutenant colonel's face. Below the brim of the hat was his eyes, and his eyebrows were almost invisible. Such a face coupled with his fierce tone made people feel that it was best not to provoke him too much, otherwise he would get himself into trouble.

Lieutenant Schwarner was now too busy to hide, so how could he care about anything wrong? As soon as he reacted, he felt that this lieutenant who had not been transferred for a long time and was not very familiar with him was a nervous and troublesome person, so he quickly waved his hand to signal him to shut up.

"If you have anything to say, wait until these people leave. I don't have time to listen to nonsense when we meet now."

As the saying goes, a higher rank can crush a person.

Although Lieutenant Schwaner was submissive and didn't dare to breathe when he met Malashenko just now, he was like a different person when he met the new second lieutenant who was one level younger than him. The tone of his speech was like that of a capitalist boss who held the shameful handle of his employees in his hand, and he really had the momentum of "I don't think you dare to go against me".

But this time, Lieutenant Schwaner seemed to have made a wrong calculation.

The anxious second lieutenant didn't intend to retreat. Instead, he took the initiative to step forward and spoke immediately after seeing that the troops crossing the bridge around him had almost crossed the bridge and it would be too late if he didn't speak.

"Sir, didn't you notice that the logos on those tanks and half-tracks are wrong?"

""

Lieutenant Schwaner was stunned at first, and then he subconsciously became furious and annoyed.

Why is this kid so ungrateful? That lieutenant colonel is so evil, you have to provoke him back, right? Why the hell did I take in a troublemaker like you? !

"I told you to shut up, but you didn't listen"

"The emblems on those cars are from the SS! I saw it with my own eyes! Although they are inconspicuous and only a few cars have them, they are indeed from the SS Skeleton Division!"

"How can a Wehrmacht unit use cars with SS emblems? Lieutenant, don't you think this is unreasonable? And did the lieutenant colonel show you his ID, customs documents and written orders? None, right? It would be our dereliction of duty to let them go like this, and there might be big problems!"

""

Schwaner blinked twice with a speechless face. He thought of various reasons and possibilities for the lieutenant's "madness", but he didn't expect that these details that he didn't realize or notice would pop out of his mouth.

"What did you say just now? Are you sure you didn't see it wrong? Huh?"

Yes, Lieutenant Schwaner was a little shaken, instead of being emotional and angry just now.

If what the lieutenant said was true, then this meant that there must be something wrong with the troop crossing the bridge, at least it was not as simple as it seemed, especially after all the details were combined.

In the face of Lieutenant Schwaner's serious inquiry, the lieutenant nodded quietly and confidently.

"I believe I am not mistaken. I have confirmed it again and again, Lieutenant. There are the emblems of the Skull Division on several vehicles. I saw it clearly with the help of the lights. There will be no problem."

""

The lieutenant finished speaking, and now it was time for Lieutenant Schwaner to make a choice.

According to his duty, he should immediately stop the convoy crossing the bridge after learning of this situation, express his intention to conduct a secondary inspection, and ask the arrogant, fierce and difficult-to-provoke Lieutenant Colonel Victor to show his written order and documents. All the necessary procedures must be followed, and he must act impartially.

However, Lieutenant Schwaner was used to being afraid of things.

This guy is a person who likes to be comfortable and idle, and his professional qualities and professional skills are average. Otherwise, he would not have been a lieutenant and a veteran, and he would not have stayed in the position of the head of the second-line garrison.

People who don't make progress seem to be very suitable for such positions as gatekeepers or warehouse managers, at least that's what Lieutenant Schwaner's superiors think.

So, what should we do now? Should we take care of this matter or not? If we really take care of it, what should we do and say specifically?

Lieutenant Schwaner was entangled. This matter must be considered before taking action. There is no regret medicine in the world.

After passing the checkpoint, Malashenko felt that there was no big problem and returned to the car. He sat in his driver's seat again and began to think about what to do next.

After passing the east bank bridgehead, the west bank bridgehead will follow. If Malashenko guessed correctly, the detonator for blowing up the bridge must be in a control room of the west bank bridgehead.

As long as the junk is smashed, or even the detonator wire is cut, the rest can basically be said to be worry-free.

Therefore, the most urgent task is to find the control room where the detonator may be hidden. The first thing to do after passing the west bank bridgehead is to immediately seize control of this thing.

It is better to act quickly and avoid alerting the Germans. If no one does it, the Germans will set up a detonator. If there is a second backup detonator in a different location, it will be a big deal. It is better to be cautious for the sake of safety. Opening fire and forcing it is a last resort. It is better to consider other safer options first.

"Iushkin, we are in the middle of the bridge. Pay attention to the two-story building opposite the bridge that is closest to the road. I see many Germans busy going in and out. Maybe that is the command post of the west bank bridgehead. The detonator may be inside."

Malashenko, who was holding the commander's periscope, noticed a suspected building worthy of attention and indicated the exact coordinates to Iushkin.

Iushkin, who was concentrating on the gun scope, confirmed the target but shook his head immediately, and blurted out some uneasy words.

"Honestly, I'm not sure."

"That broken building looks like a reinforced masonry wall, with stone pillars and bricks in the middle, and there may be more than one layer."

"Unless the shells are sent in through the window, it's hard to say whether this 75mm cannon can blow up the broken wall. It's not as simple as a log cabin."

Before Iushkin finished describing the situation he observed, Malashenko was about to say something. Even Lieutenant Schwaner, who finally decided to muster up the courage to come up for a second inspection, was about to catch up with Malashenko's car with his men and was ready to shout to stop it, but he hadn't spoken yet.

On the other side of the bridgehead on the west bank, something unexpected happened to everyone present, completely caught off guard.

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