Chapter 731: Crossing the Strait Tonight

Dover.

There used to be a beautiful beach here, but now, there is no such peaceful scene here.

On the coastline, fortifications were hastily constructed. At this time, the British mainland garrison was nervously looking at the sea in the distance.

It's dark, the Germans, will they come today?

Corporal Josephine is holding his Lee-Enfield rifle, a rifle produced during the First World War that had been thrown into the warehouse long ago, but now it has been taken out again and distributed to newly recruited troops.

Josephine had served sixteen years ago as a young man, and now he is a father of two children. At this time, his heart was a little nervous, and his hands were a little rusty.

And, he doesn't think it's useful.

It is said that the Germans have tanks that can swim in the sea. If the German tanks are the first to rush up, what is the use of these rifles on their own side?

I'm afraid I have to use sticky bombs? There are a few sticky bombs beside him, but when he thinks of the complicated operation and the possibility of missing at any time, he has no hope.

But as a soldier, as a citizen of England, he was determined.

The night was dark, and the searchlights were scanning the sea. German, will you come?

Opposite, the coast of Calais.

"Attention, this is not an exercise. Tonight, we will cross the strait!" At this time, the entire camp was brightly lit, and tens of thousands of soldiers were assembled, most of which were French volunteers.

"The first soldier of the First French Volunteer Army to step on the land on the other side will be awarded the title of Holy Aryan!" the German commander shouted loudly: "Now, let's fight for honor!"

Fighting for honor, every French soldier was full of excitement at this time.

After the last bombing, they have been conducting landing drills in the past few days. For them, it is almost not too dangerous for them to charge with the German tanks.

And the title of the Holy Aryan is inspiring them. It is not just an honorary title, but also has many practical uses. If you get this title, you will be respected everywhere, even if you drive to the gas station. No need to pay.

When you go to the train, someone will give up your seat, which is the highest honor.

Fight for honor!

The leader of the First Legion, Jacques Dorio, was full of excitement at this time. Since he became the commander of this unit, he naturally wanted to make a contribution!

The whole of Europe belongs to the Germans. If he wants to stand out, he can only work for Germany, and this time, the expedition to the United Kingdom is the beginning of the peak of his life!

It's just that in the dark, you can only see the troops on your side. What about the other troops?

He was just worried for a moment, and then he wanted to understand,

My side is the vanguard unit, and the other units must be in the nearby port, ready to board the ship, right?

This is the closest place to the other side. The large-caliber coastal defense artillery can even project shells. Therefore, there are not a large number of merchant ships and landing ships on the Port of Calais.

The first wave was them. After they hit the beachhead, the main battle equipment of the army will definitely follow!

Thinking of this, he has nothing to worry about. Now it is night, and the loss of landing operations at night is much smaller than that during the day.

Fight!

One after another amphibious tanks have been activated, and in the rumbling sound, the tanks moved towards the sea.

There is another reason to choose tonight, the sea conditions are very good.

Today is a rare good weather, there is no wind, and the sea is calm in the strait. At this time, it is most conducive to the sailing of ships!

As the amphibious tank was launched, at the back, the French volunteers pushed their rubber boats into the sea, and then followed behind the tank and started paddling.

It was dark and they didn't have to worry about getting lost at sea because their rubber boats were everywhere! Moreover, on the opposite coast, countless searchlights were guiding them.

Just after they entered the sea, there was a rumbling sound above their heads.

bomber! It's our own bomber!

It would be better if there were bombers to clear the field ahead of time! The French volunteers raised their heads and wanted to see the bombers flying by in the dark night sky, but unfortunately, they found nothing but the sound.

At this time, in the sky, the German bomber was flying smoothly.

In the past, the bombing of the United Kingdom used big guys, Junkers-290, Junkers-88, etc., but this time, all the Stukas were dispatched!

This is the difference between strategic bombing and tactical bombing. Now, what is needed is a strike against the British beachhead, and Stuka is the best choice!

Of course, the German professional ground attack aircraft HS-129 is more unequivocal in performing this task, but this attack aircraft, which has other uses, is not near Calais.

So far, the Stuka is still an effective ground attack weapon!

Pilot Carl sat in his cockpit and looked excitedly at the lamppost in the distance. This was his first combat voyage, and it was the most complicated night voyage!

At the Berlin school, Karl received rigorous training from instructor Rudel, yes, the famous Hans Rudel, who is now the pride of the Sostuka pilot.

After flying the prescribed combat flight, Rudel had to enter the pilot school in the rear, responsible for training new Stuka pilots. His training was extremely strict. After all, every mistake in flight will bring blood price.

He is famous for his sternness, but every pilot is proud to train under him! As long as they go to the battlefield, they are no longer rookies, they are already flying veterans!

The engine in front was roaring, and the Stuka that Carl drove did not carry bombs as weapons, but mounted a 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun under the wings on both sides. Guns, each with 100 rounds of ammunition.

This is the experience gained from the HS129. Using the cannon to attack the ground is often better than using bombs. This 40mm cannon can knock open the top armor of all tanks, and can even make ground fortifications bloom. At the same time, because Stuka does not have heavy armor, its flight performance did not decrease much after carrying this cannon.

Strong firepower, this kind of Stuka is known as a cannon bird in private.

The strait of dozens of kilometers is almost a matter of minutes. Carl's goal, first and foremost, are those shining searchlights!