The marshal who appeared on the front line(1/2)
The momentum of the "English Free Army" did not ease at all, but began to spread to the entire Southampton.
The Canadians led by Frank soon discovered something wrong after appearing in Southampton.
They were attacked everywhere, and the guerrillas used their familiarity with the local terrain and the support of the people to constantly attack these outsiders. The originally expected easy battle turned into a difficult step by step. In less than half an hour, Frank lost more than 20 subordinates.
Especially after seizing the police station, the "Free Army" had a large number of weapons and ammunition, and they even had two old-fashioned mortars, which is a very headache for Canadians.
Moreover, the greater trouble comes from the support of the locals in Southampton for the "Free Army". They stood on the side of the "Free Army" with no reason and firmly provided them with all the necessary help. They even joined the direct attack on the Canadians.
The gunfire in Southampton did not stop all night, and both sides actually started street fighting early.
Those guerrillas who have no experience in fighting fire with professional troops have accumulated a lot of experience after practical exercises. They have gradually stopped being afraid of such a battlefield and gradually become more and more confident. They often occupy a very favorable house, where they constantly attack the enemy. When they really can't continue to persevere, they will calmly evacuate from another direction.
Often, Canadians who have worked hard to occupy the building will find that they have nothing to get here.
At this time, Frank and his subordinates became blind. They had no idea where the direction of the main attack should be, and they didn't know when the battle would end. They could not find the people who were willing to lead them, nor could they find the locals who were willing to help them. However, those damn guerrillas could attack them anywhere anytime, anywhere.
Frank is now beginning to feel that sending Canadians to suppress the guerrillas may be a huge mistake. But to be honest, what else can Dontanner do? Bucks' troops are also being attacked, and the only troops that can be drawn are Canadians.
These guerrillas are troublesome.
Frank organized a huge force to launch a fierce attack on the important stronghold of Southampton Television. The guerrillas with sufficient ammunition actually stood on the TV station for an entire hour before evacuating. The Canadians struggled to occupy the place. However, as soon as their main force left, the guerrillas appeared ghostly again. The weak defenders were quickly forced to evacuate under the impact of the guerrillas and with the help of the British inside the TV station. The TV station fell into the hands of the guerrillas again.
Anno, who had just experienced the feat of entering the police station alone, once again made a shocking move. With Canadians likely to make a comeback at any time, Anno decided to accept an exclusive interview with Michael, a famous Southampton journalist, on TV.
He was not afraid of anything. Even if he fell into the hands of the government forces, even if he was killed by those government forces, if he could fully express his ideals and fully awaken all the British, then all his adventures would be worth it.
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"Mr. Anno, each of us knows that you are a brave fighter, and we also know that before the formation of the 'English Free Army' you were just a middle school teacher, what prompted you to go on such a path?"
Amid the fire outside, Michael raised his first question.
"Her Majesty's exile and the fall of England." Anno answered very quickly, although this was an exclusive interview without any outline: "After Her Majesty's exile, the illegal Fenton government controlled the power of England, and the Americans invaded, I thought that the land that I loved deeply had fallen. This is the land of England, which must be managed by the English, and Her Majesty's throne was recognized by the British Constitution and all British people. Anyone has no right to force the Queen to leave this land that she also loved deeply before passing the referendum of all British citizens... Not only I have gone on this path, but countless upright Englishmen have made the same choice as me."
"I admire your bravery." Michael said: "Is there any legend that you have received support from certain forces, is that true?"
"I have the support of God and the Queen." Anno seemed very sleek in answering this question: "Of course, I have also received support from all the upright Englishmen. And now, I need more support, and only in this way can we move towards a new victory."
There was a "boom" explosion outside. Michael observed Anno, but there was no fear on the guerrilla leader's face: "Let's make an assumption that you have won, so how are you going to treat those Americans and Canadians?"
"That's the decision Her Majesty should make." Anno blurted out: "But if I had to choose, I would drive them all away. I wouldn't hurt them, and an upright Englishman wouldn't do such a thing unless the Americans or Canadians are still doing something that endangers England."
Michael nodded: "As far as I know, most of Southampton has joined you in support. Do you have anything to say for those Englishmen who are fighting bloody or are still watching?"
"I thank all for your support for me, and you will make us firm in our determination to win." Annollo thought for a moment: "As for those who have not joined us for the time being, I want to express my gratitude the same way, at least they have not stood against us, at least they have not helped my enemies. The fellow Englanders, there is nothing to hesitate, Her Majesty's army and our true allies are now outside Southampton, and the goddess of victory is on our side. We are full
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He paused and continued, "Working with us, you will bleed and even die, but I believe that when the day we win comes, your family will be extremely proud of you. They will point to a tombstone in the Martyrs' Cemetery and say proudly, 'Look, this is our father, who shed the last drop of blood for the freedom of this city'. When Her Majesty's flag flies in every city in England, they will proudly say, 'Look, there is the glory of our father on this flag'. The English citizens of Southampton, I think, this is what every real English should do, and this is the choice that every real English should make!"
Peterlo hurriedly walked in and whispered something in Anno's ear.
Actually, without asking, Michael also knows what happened: "Mr. Anno, I admire your courage and calmness. I think the Canadians have launched a new attack on the TV station, so our interview can end here. I don't want to be said after the victory, look, this is the person who hurts Mr. Anno!"
Anno smiled on his face, he liked Michael's humor: "Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I think I would never have had the chance to be on TV in my life without war. I also want to say something to all Southampton citizens, 'Fate is often in my own hands, and the goddess of fate will not smile at you because of your cowardice'... '"
The exclusive interview with Annuo soon spread throughout Southampton, and the impact it had was huge. Especially those who were still hesitating and watching, many of them gave up their selfishness and cowardice because of Annuo's speech and bravely joined the ranks of the "Free Army".
"Fate is often controlled by one's own hands, and the goddess of fate will not smile at you because of your cowardice."
This sentence Annuo said has been deeply imprinted in the hearts of countless British people.
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Frank's pressure increased suddenly. He was frightened to find that at this moment he had to face the resistance of the entire Southampton. The Englishmen who appeared in the streets and alleys were constantly attacking the enemy with old-fashioned weapons. Perhaps the old and dilapidated weapons could not cause much damage to the Canadians, but such awakening was the most feared.
Moreover, these Englishmen showed enough wisdom in the battle that they would choose to gather together, and then suddenly attacked the lonely Canadian soldiers, kill their enemies, and seize the weapons of the enemy.
In a cafe that is everywhere in Southampton, two Canadian soldiers walked in.
Under the continuous bombing of the Axis Air Force, this cafe is one of the few that remains intact, and under such fierce battles, the cafe is still in business.
The two Canadian soldiers were already very tired and needed to have a cup of coffee and then have a good rest. The owner and waiter of the cafe were very enthusiastic, and the boss even brought the Canadians himself.
Not every Southamptonian is so opposed to Canadians and Americans.
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The two Canadian soldiers felt that they had found some comfort.
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While they were tasting delicious coffee, they discussed the direction of the war, and by the way they did not forget to curse the damn guerrillas. But as they drank, they gradually felt that their eyelids became heavy. They tried to wake themselves up, but they could not do it no matter what. They could no longer support them and fell on the table in front of them and fell asleep.
The smile on the boss's face suddenly lost. He calmly came to the Canadian soldiers, took their weapons, and handed one of the guns to his clerk: "Sena, live in battle or humiliation."
Senna took the gun and could see that his hands were trembling. He tried hard to raise the gun, closed his eyes and shot the Canadian. Perhaps he was too nervous, and a shot at such a close range actually deviated from the target.
"Don't forget Mr. Annuo's words, 'Fate is often controlled by his own hands, and the goddess of fate will not smile at you because of your cowardice'......" The boss was much more calm and calm. He raised his gun and pulled the trigger twice without hesitation.
When he left the cafe, he was a little reluctant. After all, he spent many years of hard work here. But nothing happened. Even though the cafe was finally destroyed, the owners here fought for the land they loved deeply.
Just like every Englishman who is awakening and bravely joining the battle.
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The situation was becoming increasingly unfavorable for the Americans and Canadians. After Anno's speech, the entire Southampton had become a huge battlefield ahead of schedule, and almost all the British here joined the resistance. Within a few hours, the casualties of the 52nd Canadian Infantry Division under Frank's command actually exceeded 300 people.
This annoyed and frustrated Frank. Before the real battle with the Axis Army began, he lost so many subordinates, and the turmoil did not calm down at all, but became more and more intense. Once dawn, the Axis Army launched a new attack, it would bring great trouble to the defensive operations.
We must use more tough measures to deal with the rebels and tell them who is the real master here!
More than 30 captured British people were brought to Frank. Frank stared at them coldly, and then almost burst out from his mouth, saying, "Tell me, where is the headquarters of the Free Army? Where are your companions?"
No one answered his question, and none of them.
"Tell me, tell me!" Frank almost roared there: "Otherwise I will shoot each of you!"
Finally, someone spoke again: "Do you want to ask where the headquarters of the Free Army is? Do you want to know where Mr. Anno is? I can answer you, the headquarters of the Free Army is here, and each of us is Mr. Anno!"
To be continued...