Red Europa: Book 11 of the Blitzkrieg Alternate Series by Max Lamirande

Author:Max Lamirande
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Obsidian Press
Published: 2022-08-06T22:00:00+00:00

3rd Army forward observation post

Germano-American 1st Division, September 21st, 1947

“What do you think, son,” said General George Patton as he handed out the set of orders to panzer commander Erich Walder. The German tank leader picked up the telegram that came from Manstein’s field HQ. He didn’t know why, but the American officer had taken a liking to him. In fact, he’d pulled some strings to get him to his unit.

And ever since, Walder had been in several discussions with the General on many matters. Especially when Manstein ordered retreats. The fiery Yankee officer didn’t like it one bit but so far had listened to Erich’s advice to trust the German general. He rather enjoyed being under Patton’s command. The man reminded him of Heinz Guderian. But he was a lot more reckless, aggressive, and bold. Being under such a commander was pure joy to a tank leader like Walder. Like many of his comrades, he felt that attack was the best of defenses. But the words on the set of orders from theater commander Von Manstein were not about the attack. They were ordered to retreat. “What do you mean, Herr General,” said Erich questionably. “I mean, what should we do with these orders? I've liked that Manstein fellow so far since he launched me on the attack. Now, he asks that we retire from the very ground we have just reclaimed with Germano-American blood.”

The panzer ace didn’t know what to say, so he stayed silent and waited for Patton’s next words. “What is your opinion on this Von Manstein fellow? He seemed smart enough to me when I met him, but it seems to me that he likes defense.” George paused for a moment. “His operational history is full of it since 1944.” Walder decided to defend his compatriot. “Well, General, you are right; Manstein has been involved in a lot of defensive warfare since the middle of the war. But was he not the man behind the Ardennes attack, another miraculous recovery in Moscow in 1942-1943?” The American grunted. “Yes. But I mean, Colonel. Do you trust his judgment? He is asking us to retire in a fighting retreat until such time he instructs us to do otherwise. I am not used to such a strategy.”

And indeed, the fiery and aggressive Allied General wasn’t. His career had been made by attacks, bold advances, and storming the enemy. But he had never before faced the full power of the Red Army. Walder had and knew that the German strategic mastermind was making the right move.

“Herr General, trust me in this. If General Von Manstein thinks we’d better retreat, I say you should follow what he says. After all, he never stays on the defense and will use any opportunity to get back on the attack.” Patton grunted again. “Well. Okay, let me put it this way. Do you trust this man’s judgment?” “With my life, Herr General.”

“Okay, son,” finally relented the fiery American. Let’s play the man’s game and see where that leads us.

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