Beyond the Shield by Nachman Kataczinsky

Author:Nachman Kataczinsky [Kataczinsky, Nachman]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781537705620
Amazon: 1537705628
Goodreads: 32200957
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2016-09-24T05:00:00+00:00

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An anticipatory mood prevailed at the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces as Hitler examined the map one more time.

“It looks like we may be able to encircle those pesky Jews or whoever they are. Paul Hausser with his group of four Waffen SS divisions is on the way to Innsbruck. He will be joined by four Hungarian divisions that our ally Admiral Horty is sending. Rommel’s contributing four divisions to the forces west of Innsbruck since the British/French offensive is stopped and the front in France is stable.”

“My Fuehrer, the staff and I recommend that we hold the line east of Innsbruck and consolidate all the forces in the west before attacking,” Jodl suggested in a somewhat timid voice.

Hitler nodded. “That is my intent. I also want to concentrate at least three hundred fighter planes and two dozen bombers on airstrips within fifty kilometers of Innsbruck. When we attack it has to be devastating.

“Jodl, how long will it take to set up all the forces east of Innsbruck?”

Jodl looked at his notes. “The Hungarians will arrive first; they are already moving. General Hausser should be there within seven days, and the forces sent by General Rommel will arrive at about the same time. Taking into account the need to organize the forces, we need eight to nine days. It also depends on who is going to be in command.”

“Let Field Marshall Günter von Kluge know that he’s in command. He will present himself to me tomorrow.”

Hitler got up signaling the end of the meeting.

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