usatvline 49. Netherlands and Luxembourg eliminated in 1 day.
49. Netherlands and Luxembourg eliminated in 1 day.
Lieutenant Fellmann and his men, wearing insignia straps, once again disguised themselves and entered the city. They infiltrated the Dutch garrison and began setting fires and launching surprise attacks to destroy enemy firing points and artillery positions.
The Dutch garrison, who had never experienced camouflage and infiltration, saw a group of their own men running towards them and assumed they were friendly forces who had been separated from their own. However, less than five minutes later, they were stabbed in the back.
The airfield was completely under the control of the German Air Force, and a continuous stream of troops were landing there, including SS motorized units that were originally supposed to follow the ground offensive with the army.
Historically, after the first air raid and airborne assault, the Dutch garrison lost the airfield, but with the support of artillery and infantry, they began to fight for it.
Germany lost a large number of transport planes, which were destroyed by artillery fire, and a large number of paratroopers became cannon fodder in the first battle.
It even put the German Air Force in a state of turmoil for a time.
But this time, the green signal flare that signaled the cessation of shelling turned the entire battle into a one-sided affair.
The Dutch defenders missed their best chance.
A four-wheeled reconnaissance assault vehicle drove off the glider.
Next up are wheeled infantry fighting vehicles.
They are equipped with 20mm cannons, which have powerful firepower.
Moreover, a variant of the wheeled infantry fighting vehicle has emerged, which is a self-propelled rocket launcher carrying a set of NEBE41 rockets.
In cities, there is no need to worry about roads, but now the firepower of the German Air Force's armored forces has increased exponentially.
Göring once again committed his elite rapid reaction force, the Wayne Assault Division, to the battle for the Dutch fortress.
The Belgian campaign also progressed smoothly, with paratrooper losses being much smaller than in history, especially in the Battle of Rotterdam, which was faster than ever before. The German Air Force, in coordination with the Army, captured Rotterdam in just one day.
When the Queen of the Netherlands in Amsterdam heard the news, she looked incredulous.
"How is this possible? Our second largest city fell in just one day?"
Queen Wilhelmina slumped back in her chair in despair, as if all her strength had been drained away; that was the largest industrial area in the Netherlands.
Losing Rotterdam means losing the Netherlands' greatest source of revenue and its most important strategic location.
They even had prior intelligence, so how could they still end up fighting like this?
"The German air force occupied the airfield and deployed a light armored force. Although they were not tanks, their wheeled infantry fighting vehicles were heavily armed, and their self-propelled rocket launchers were wreaking havoc around the area."
"Wheeled infantry fighting vehicle?" The Queen wasn't quite familiar with it.
The defense minister beside him said awkwardly, "It's an infantry fighting vehicle recommended by American commentator Sean Wayne. He said wheeled infantry fighting vehicles are inexpensive to manufacture and easy to maintain. We all thought it was a joke."
Yes, that joke is still vivid in my mind; the French were laughing, and the British were scoffing.
However, now that the German rapid reaction forces have successfully landed in the city, they have discovered that this is a very useful weapon in urban environments, because current transport planes cannot transport tanks, not even light tanks, and the firepower of light tanks is simply no match for infantry fighting vehicles.
However, wheeled infantry fighting vehicles weighing less than ten tons can be airlifted.
The firepower of infantry fighting vehicles, coupled with the large-scale use of submachine guns by paratroopers, made the airborne troops' firepower extremely effective in special operations.
"Sean Wayne, so what he said was true." Queen Wilhelmina thought of this American commentator who was famous throughout Europe.
"Yes, really, we should make some too."
"It's too late now."
The German High Command was overjoyed upon receiving the news.
A great start, but this time it's different from Norway.
December 1940, 5.
"The German Luftwaffe launched air raids on the Netherlands and Belgium, and the war began on May 10. Rönstein launched a surprise attack on Luxembourg and southern Belgium, and Luxembourg surrendered that same day."
The voices of newsboys echoed through the streets and alleys.
Americans who had just woken up heard this explosive news immediately.
It directly shattered their sleepiness.
"War has really broken out, and Germany is attacking four countries at the same time, oh my god."
"Luxembourg surrendered on the very first day, too quickly."
"After all, it's a small country with only 300,000 people."
"Yes, Sean's curse has worked again."
"Indeed, Sean's curse never fails."
"Breaking news! Breaking news! The Queen of the Netherlands has fled to London, and the Netherlands has declared defeat."
The German Air Force launched an attack and captured Rotterdam on May 10.
The army, in coordination with the air force, launched a fierce attack on The Hague.
On May 11th, the Netherlands was defeated.
Earlier than ever before, the Netherlands, who had held on for four days, were eliminated in just one day.
The current German Air Force is so powerful it seems like a freak of nature. The number of fighter jets, bombers, and transport planes has increased dramatically, and the rapid reaction force has even formed three divisions that are several times stronger than in history.
The dreams of Göring and his comrades are beginning to blossom.
Los Angeles, New York, Washington, Chicago—the same voice resounded in countless cities.
"No way."
"Did the Netherlands lose too?"
"Sean's curse is so accurate, another one has surrendered."
"The Netherlands' military strength was not strong to begin with, and now it also has the combined forces of Belgium and Britain and France."
"Who says Sean is right? The war has only just begun."
Two different voices are heard in the United States.
As people marveled at the European battlefield, they suddenly discovered that Sean Wayne's curse did not seem to have been defeated.
No, it should be said that justice seems to be delayed.
"This can't be real, can it?"
"Could it really be as Sean said, that Germany can win against four opponents?"
"Why can't I believe it?"
"It all depends on whether France can turn the tide."
"Glory to France." The French immigrants steadfastly maintained their stance.
"Long live Germany!" German immigrants retorted defiantly.
"Go Italy!" Even Italian immigrants chimed in.
Furthermore, immigrants from both countries collectively looked down on Italians.
The public remains divided, with each side having their own supporters, leading to a heated argument.
This time, no one questioned Sean; instead, they embraced their sense of humor and began discussing the upcoming situation.
Will Sean's curse continue?
In Sean's apartment, the critic is currently cutting beef in the kitchen. Marilyn Monroe has already started middle school, and the house has suddenly become somewhat quiet.
No, there's also a strange pair of eyes.
Hanni stood behind Sean, watching quietly. As expected, Your Excellency was right. With the Netherlands and Luxembourg defeated, only France and Belgium remained.
What's so strange about cooking? Sean glanced back and thought, this woman is a madwoman.
Yes, Hiram was a madman too; most of the Gestapo guys weren't normal.
They are more or less fanatical.
Hannie has transferred that fervor to Sean.
In Hiram's eyes, Shane, the man who manipulates fate, is blessed by the goddess of destiny. He is actually a fanatical believer in astrology and mystical powers.
"Sir, Hiram calls you the one who moves destiny, and you have proven miracles time and time again."
"Haha? I must be someone who can glimpse fate," Sean joked.
Those who peer into destiny are more terrifying than those who try to manipulate it.
Hanni's eyes gleamed with fervor. Her opinion of Himm was low; Lord Sean seemed to have already grasped the entire course of the war.