Chapter 7 Encirclement and Counter-Encirclement in an Instant

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  The fall of Muraguchi means the gates of Wilerville village have been opened and a true bloodbath is about to begin!

  "Interrogate the prisoners of war immediately! How many German troops and heavy weapons are there here? What's going on with the gunfire in the village?" The situation is being contested every second, I don't have time to dawdle with these few prisoners either.

  The captured German obviously didn't care about me, turned his head and ignored me! I smiled wryly and nodded to David.

  Interrogating prisoners of war is not as easy as it sounds, where one shot can kill one enemy and the rest will be intimidated into telling you everything. This is purely fantasy. Every single person who has come to this battlefield, including Germans and ourselves, has already put their lives on the line, and death is nothing new to them. The idea that killing one of their comrades with a single shot can intimidate them is just a dream, it will only trigger a desperate counterattack fueled by grief and anger.

  David calmly pulled out the dagger, first waving it in front of a captured German soldier's eyes, the icy chill stimulating him to try and dodge backward. David didn't wait for the other party to react again, grabbing his hair with one hand and cutting off his left ear with the other. The sudden intense pain made the German soldier let out a heart-wrenching scream. David didn't ask him any questions because his eyes were fixed on the reactions of the other German soldiers. But the Germans' cold reaction, their eyes closed, was very unsatisfying to David.

  The interrogation continued, with David changing his method. Every time he asked "Will you talk or not?", he cut off a piece of flesh from the German's body, until all ten fingers were chopped off one by one. The German was now on the verge of death and didn't even have the strength to scream anymore. Some American soldiers who had been watching couldn't bear this cruel scene and started vomiting on the ground. From that day on, David got a new name - "The Executioner".

  The remaining Germans could no longer maintain this calm and stimulation, they eventually quickly told us what they knew, just to beg for a quick end!

  The Germans in the village of Willerval had a force of about one battalion, with a company-sized patrol maintaining road security on the Willerval highway and the rest scattered around. Prisoners told us that the Germans in the village didn't have any heavy weapons except for two anti-tank guns and several mortars, but there were over ten heavy machine guns. The shooting in the village was because this morning, quite a few American paratroopers landed here and are still resisting American attacks all around.

  "Where is your headquarters?" I asked after a moment's hesitation.

  "The command post was set up in a defensive fortification converted from buildings in the south of the village."

  The interrogation was over, I nodded to David and indicated that he could take care of the rest, then turned around and left without looking back. I couldn't possibly bring these prisoners with me, nor could I release them to return to their unit and continue fighting against us, because this is war, where any mercy would be punished in a world filled with bloodshed.

  Opening the military map, the Willerville road runs right through the middle of the village, dividing it into two parts. In other words, we must inevitably encounter German patrols and eliminate them as soon as possible, because once they entangle us, we will be annihilated by the layered encirclement of the Germans.

  And now we are in the east, through a valley, along the highway to the south I found that it was actually the southern exit of Wervicq Road. Through interrogation of prisoners of war, the temporary command post of the Germans and two anti-tank guns were set up there! I slammed my fist heavily on the map.

  "Look, the Germans don't know how many troops we have, so let's get through here as soon as possible!" He pointed to the location of the valley on the map, then moved his finger south along the highway and stopped at the southern exit of the Wiltz road. "Due to the resistance of the paratroopers, I think there aren't many troops in the German command center, so I order you to knock out the German command center as quickly as possible, get those two anti-tank guns, immediately build simple fortifications, set up an ambush and resist, first wipe out the German patrol team! The Germans only have one battalion of troops, scattered all over the place, except for this mobile patrol force, they don't dare to mobilize other units to support them at will! Do you understand?"

  "I understand!"

  "Alright! The meeting is over, all departments take action immediately!"

  Actually, the first attack was on the temporary command post of the Germans at the Nan Village Road intersection, capturing two anti-tank guns, which is beneficial to me. Firstly, we can take advantage of the narrow terrain at the village entrance to block the enemy and avoid being attacked from both sides by the Germans. Moreover, there is another important reason: if we cannot hold out, we can also retreat safely! This is my real intention! Although it's a bit shameful to think about retreating before even fighting, I couldn't bear to lose the lives of over 100 soldiers in the entire company. As a commander, I must always remind myself that apart from completing the mission, I also need to ensure the safety of the soldiers under my command! Because I don't have God's perspective, which allows me to observe where the Germans can hide.

  The village was the scene of a brief but intense firefight, which did not attract the attention of the Germans. My D Company crossed the village just a short distance from the valley floor and immediately heard a dense exchange of fire. There were American Garand rifles and German MG42 machine guns interwoven together, and from the sound of the firing it was clear that the American resistance was growing weaker.

  Dashing towards the direction of the gunfire, we found that it was our inevitable path - the valley. Here, a small number of American soldiers were surrounded by dozens of Germans and were making their last stand in the buildings of the valley.

  No wonder the village entrance guards were so weak, it turned out that they had all been transferred here to clean up the American soldiers who escaped to the valley. Time is order! Speed determines military situation!

  "Hit! Battle formation! Charge ahead! Don't stop! Wipe them out as soon as possible! Not a single German is to be left alive!"

  “Fire！Fire！”

  The sudden attack by D's troops caught the Germans off guard. What is called a pincer movement, this is it!

  The Germans suffered a great loss and before they could react, half of them were annihilated by D's fierce firepower. The German reaction was also swift, immediately switching from offense to defense, deploying half of their troops to block our shots along the low walls of the courtyard!

  Every minute we delay puts us in greater danger. Although I must admire the tactical skill of the Germans, this is not the time!

  "Suppress! Suppress!"

  "Get over here, Bruce!"

  Machine guns and submachine guns fired incessantly, shooting directly at the Germans who couldn't stick their heads out. The Germans blindly fired without aiming, posing no great threat to us, except for a few unlucky ones who were grazed by stray bullets!

  The remaining US troops hiding in the building, apparently heard the sound of familiar American weapons outside and knew that reinforcements were outside, perhaps giving them hope for life, gave them courage, and launched a counterattack against the Germans outside the yard.

  The fierce attack on both sides made it impossible for the Germans to hold out any longer.

  "Retreat! Retreat!"

  The order to retreat came too late, the Germans trapped in the pincer movement had no chance of escape. The remaining Germans were mowed down by firepower from both sides, not one was left, all were wiped out!

  "Damn it, too classic!" I cursed unconsciously! Yes, too classic, this is the miniature version of the classic battle of encirclement and counter-encirclement! Although history always remembers those big battles, those famous generals who won their fame in one war, but who would know that there are actually so many such battles?

  "Check ammunition at once! Charge south of the village immediately!"

  The ones rescued were indeed the remnants of F Company, 101st Airborne Division. Their original mission was to parachute into the German-Dutch border, but unfortunately, they were shot down by German anti-aircraft guns halfway through and had to make an emergency landing in this area. After sending out a distress signal to Allied command, they lost contact. Although they suffered heavy losses in a day of fierce fighting, almost all of F Company was wiped out, leaving only a dozen or so men led by Lieutenant Harry. It's lucky for them that they managed to hold on until the arrival of our guerrilla fighters!

  "I command you, from now on you must accept my orders!" At this moment, all formalities are unnecessary!

  Lieutenant Harry looked extremely exhausted, but he still obeyed my command without hesitation.

  "Linnemann, take some men and lay mines on the road. Hold up the German patrol as long as you can! The rest of you come with me!"

  The troops slightly replenished their ammunition and didn't need to rest at all, quickly moving along the highway towards the temporary command post of the German army in the south of the village.

  The commander of the German army had apparently anticipated that the gunfire in the direction of the valley was not quite right, and was organizing a force of about one platoon to go support, but was blocked by us. The fierce encounter battle was staged again. Although the German army did not have any preparation, the degree of resistance was still extremely intense.

  "Damn it, these German devils are really fighting with all their might!" Johnson shouted loudly as he fought.

  "Machine gunner move! Move! Block their gate! Suppress their firepower!"

  The firepower of the M1918 light machine gun was no match for the German-made MG42, but it was more than enough to deal with these unprotected German soldiers. The bullets poured down on the Germans like a stormy rain. The two German anti-tank guns that were still intact in the courtyard had not even been set up yet when we suppressed them. The Germans hid wherever they could and put up a stubborn resistance, but neither side's soldiers had time to glance at each other as they were hit by bullets.

  Time is passing minute by minute, and the resistance of the Germans in this temporary command post is also getting weaker. I couldn't help but feel anxious, if a German patrol team comes from behind and gives me a surprise attack. I may also end up like those Germans in the valley. The intense situation has made my eyes bloodshot! This can't go on any longer!

  "Kill!"

  I seized a machine gun, burst out of the short wall's cover, and rushed forward without regard for my life. At this point, how could I think about so much? A German soldier hiding behind a tree wouldn't show me any mercy just because I was once a time-traveler; he immediately spotted me, raised his gun, and was about to fire at me!

  "Bang!" After a crisp sniper shot, there was a black hole in the center of this German soldier's eyebrows. Blood and white brain matter were instantly penetrated by the powerful bullet's kinetic energy, spewing out from the back of his head! I knew it was David who saved my life. Without time for any grateful thoughts, I continued to charge forward fiercely. My action immediately stimulated the soldiers' morale, shouting loudly, getting up from the ground, disregarding the German firepower, and charging forward fiercely!

  Fierce counterattack, the remaining Germans in the courtyard of the command post could no longer stay and immediately fled into the building for a final resistance!

  "Don't come alive! Use grenades! Use grenades! Fucking use grenades!" I, who had just been blown back from the dead, couldn't control the anxiety in my heart anymore and cursed loudly. Damn it, dare to shoot me with a gun!

  With the explosion of several hand grenades, there was no more movement from the Germans.

  "Rush in! See if there's anyone alive?"

  Several soldiers burst in together, followed by a fierce barrage of gunfire!

  "Safe! Safe!"

  The German commander was severely injured by the massive killing power of the grenade and leaned against the wall, with blood still flowing from his mouth. He seemed to be staring at me mockingly. Following his hand, I saw a telephone lying beside him. Suddenly, I understood that he had not forgotten to call for reinforcements before he died! After finishing him off with one shot, I cursed loudly.

  "Damn it! Get everything for me to rush into the village immediately, and push those two tank guns over there for me! We have a great use now!"

  The German patrol, consisting of heavy armored cars, was getting closer and closer. The Germans' leading three-wheeled motorcycle, the stuttering engine sound also became clearer, my heart rose again.

  "Damn it, Lin Borna! How come you still haven't finished burying after such a long time?"

  The entire encirclement and annihilation battle against the German temporary command post didn't take much time, from start to finish it was only about five or six minutes. But in my heart, it felt like I had gone through a whole year!

  At this time, Lin Borna also ran back panting and said: "Lieutenant! I've buried all the thunder, guaranteed to be enough for the Germans to drink a pot."

  Just as they were speaking, a loud explosion suddenly rang out! A German patrol's lead motorcycle was blown to pieces.

  "The Germans are coming! Prepare for battle!"