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"You mean you want me to be responsible for the formation of the Second Armored Division?"
Gudauri was somewhat surprised by Strasser's boldness. After all, the few tanks in the National Defense Forces were primarily used to support infantry assaults, typically dispersed among various combat units. Yet, Strasser wanted to establish a unit focused on armored strength.
The day after bidding farewell to General Jung, Gudauri arrived at the National Defense Forces' First Infantry Division headquarters with a letter of recommendation.
After passing through the inspection of the sentry at the entrance and entering the headquarters of the First Infantry Division, Gudauri was shocked by the scene inside.
The Panther tanks, which he had never seen even in the Fourth Infantry Division, were everywhere on the drill ground of the First Division. The soldiers driving the tanks were happily completing their training tasks for the day.
These training tasks were arranged according to modern standards after discussions between Strasser and Rommel, mainly including driving, shooting, and basic maneuvering exercises.
Although it's just basic training, these armored soldiers are tirelessly enthusiastic about new things, and they all perform very well. In addition, Gudauri also saw some strangely shaped tanks, as if the artillery was mounted on the tank chassis. It is the improved Wild Bees Locomotion Artillery developed by the army's research and development department, which can be installed on the chassis of a Panther tank. The scene of The First Division clearly broadened Gudauri's horizons, and he eagerly sought out the division to inquire about the person in charge.
In general, personnel changes at the level of school officers like this require approval from Strasser, so it is necessary to contact Berlin via radio. Fortunately, Strasser is currently at the First Division's headquarters.
Due to the signing of the Anglo-German Naval Agreement, the German Armed Forces are now busy with military expansion. As the key contributor to this expansion, Strasser undoubtedly received a division's command.
To ensure that he could legitimately assume the position of commander of the new division, Seeckt made an exception and granted Strasser the rank of brigadier. This means that starting in 1924, Strasser was promoted from Second Lieutenant to brigadier in just two years, rising six ranks in a short period.
The rocket-like speed of promotion within the National Defense Forces has caused quite a controversy internally, with many people believing that Seeckt's actions are not in line with the rules. However, Seeckt himself doesn't care. In any case, six months later, if he succeeds, he won't need to worry about others' opposition to his decisions, and if he fails, he also won't need to worry about others' opposition to his decisions.
This is my way of compensating for Strasser, after all, my choice might only cost me my position, but Strasser's choice could cost him his life.
"That's right, the organization of The Second Armored Division is exactly as you just proposed to me. It will be a powerful armored division built around tanks, with one armored brigade under each division and two armored regiments under each brigade. I plan to give one of the regiment commander positions to Rommel, and the other I intend to give to you," Strasser said with a smile.
Look, this is the difference. Gudauri regrets not transferring to The First Infantry Division earlier. In The Fourth Infantry Division, they struggled to get a provisional armor unit and faced various obstacles. Now in The First Infantry Division, not only does the division commander share similar ideas about armor forces, but they have established an entire armor division and are willing to offer a position as the armor regiment commander.
Gudauri felt like he had finally reaped the rewards after years of hardship; his long-held ideals now had a place to be realized, and the future looked bright.
“How is it? Heinz, are you satisfied with this position?”
Strasser opened his arms wide. At that moment, in Gudauri's eyes, he seemed to radiate a holy light, welcoming him like a Messiah.
"Honored to the utmost."
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Since fleeing from Germany to Netherlands on November 10, 1918, Wilhelm II has been residing at Amerongen Castle, which at the time was surrounded by completely natural dense forests, wild grass, and streams.
Amerongen Castle is located in the province of Utrecht in the Netherlands, about 50 kilometers south of Amsterdam. After the November Revolution, the Weimar Republic agreed to transport 23 train cars of furniture and 27 train cars filled with various personal belongings, as well as a car and a boat, from the new royal palace in Potsdam, Germany. The Dutch government stipulated that Wilhelm II could receive guests at the manor, but his activities were restricted to a radius of 15 kilometers.
Although the local government has relaxed the restrictions, allowing him to go further, at this time, Wilhelm II has never gone further than 15 kilometers because he does not want to greet the villagers he meets on the road, nor does he want to nod or shake hands with them.
Living in Amerongen Castle, Wilhelm II spends his time studying Dutch, drawing grand architectural and warship sketches.
His greatest hobbies are hunting and logging. It is said that in 8 years, he has hunted countless bears, deer, foxes, wild chickens, ducks, and various birds.
He has been cutting down trees continuously for 8 years, tirelessly splitting the wood into firewood, and has thus been called the "woodcutter of Amerongen ". However, today, Wilhelm II did not choose to cut wood as usual, but gathered his family in the manor instead. The room was unusually quiet, and the children were waiting for him to give a reasonable explanation for his unusual behavior.
However, Wilhelm II did not rush to speak, but instead dragged out the firewood he had been chopping for the past eight years from under the sofa, picking them up one by one and throwing them into the fireplace. Then he casually lit a match and threw it in, and the flames instantly ignited, casting a dark red glow in the slightly dim room. "Father, what is the matter after all?"
The impatient second son, Prince Friedrich Ebert, couldn't help but wonder why his father had called him over so early in the morning.
"Be patient, Ebert," The Prince William, who was standing nearby, obviously knew something.
"At the end of the year, pack up your things, we are preparing to go home."
" Wilhelm II's words surprised everyone. 'Is it the Katzrinhof Palace?' 'Great! We can finally go back.'"
Many young children have already started celebrating.
"Father, can we really go back?"
Among the many cheering children, only The Prince William remained relatively calm.
"General Siket has contacted me before, he supports my restoration. He also said he has already contacted the current President of Germany, Field Marshal Hindenburg, as long as he gives the order, I can be crowned again," Wilhelm II said excitedly.
"But to ensure everything goes smoothly, I will arrange for you to first attend the National Defense Forces military review in the fall to greet various domestic forces."
"What if they oppose?"
The Prince William still has some concerns, after all, how the Germany people treated their emperor is still vivid in his mind.
"Don't worry too much. I have the support of the Commander-in-Chief of the National Defense Force and the German President. With the army in my hands, what can those rioters and bourgeois opposition do? We already have the upper hand."
Wilhelm II took out a bottle of rum. He was ready to indulge himself today. He poured half the bottle into the fireplace, and the fire became even more vigorous.
The soaring flames brought light to Wilhelm II's face, half illuminated by the fire, half hidden in darkness. Through the burning wood, Wilhelm II saw the scene of his first coronation, as if he had returned to the days of being acclaimed by the masses and full of youthful spirit. Germany will have a bright future because he will be with Germany, he will be with the German people, he will lead Germany to reclaim lost territories, he will lead the German people to seek revenge against the Allies. Germany will surely gain land under the sun, surely!
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