The ups and downs within Italy are reflected in the Allied defense line, which is the retreat of the German army.

Patton called Zhang Chi at the first time: "Do you know? We succeeded, the Germans are retreating!"

"Then, it's time to move forward!" said Zhang Chi.

"Yes!" Patton laughed and said, "I can't wait to see how the Germans ran away!"

But Patton said that, in fact, he was still extremely cautious. This caution was reflected in the battlefield. Even if the US military still used the same style of fighting, first used cannons to blast the opposite side for a while, then sent tanks to advance and reconnaissance until it was confirmed that the safety was confirmed, then the subsequent troops were allowed to advance and occupy it.

Of course Patton did this, because the German army "retreats" rather than "collapse"... This is mainly because the Italian uprising was too "moderate". Patton was a little confused. The "magnificent" uprising of millions of Italian troops could not even deal with the two German airborne divisions. They even asked the German two airborne divisions to surround the capital, so that the king and the prime minister would flee in panic.

What Patton even more unexpected was... At this moment, Alexander called Patton.

"General!" said Alexander: "To ensure that the enemy will not launch a counterattack, causing our rear to collapse, I think you should stick to the line of defense, and the Eighth Army will cross your line to pursue the Germans!"

After hearing this, Patton felt disgusting as if he had swallowed a fly. The shamelessness of the British was beyond his imagination.

Patton wanted to scold Alexander and hung up the phone, but as a professional soldier, he still held back his temper and replied: "Sorry, General! I only obey General Eisenhower's command... Besides, we have crossed the line of defense and are on the way to pursue!"

As he said that, Alexander hung up the phone without saying anything.

Patton has shown restraint several times in this regard. For example, he had previously expressed obedience to the British plan that was obviously biased in Sicily... This is not consistent with the unscrupulous words and irritability he expressed in front of reporters, but this is also a characteristic that a professional soldier should have, because soldiers have a kind of "no matter what the superior's order is, they should be convinced and not doubtful!"

Therefore, Patton can definitely be called an excellent soldier and of course an excellent commander, but his weaknesses in history have been exploited and magnified.

Alexander didn't want to talk about this with Eisenhower...one is because Eisenhower is not an easy person to deal with, and another is because of this request, even he himself felt that it was a bit too much. This was obviously a credit for stealing the US military.

But Alexander had no choice, because if the Americans were allowed to continue fighting like this, the British army would undoubtedly lose dominance of the war... At this time, Alexander thought that once the Italian army revolted, the battle in Italy would be as smooth as an "avalanche".

So Alexander had to put on his hat and go to Eisenhower.

When Alexander walked into Eisenhower's office, Eisenhower was looking at the map.

Seeing Alexander come in, Eisenhower said excitedly: "Oh, General Alexander...I think we accidentally did one thing right. The Italian army revolted, and we finally made a breakthrough in the defense line!"

"General!" said Alexander: "I came for this!"

"What? Do you have any ideas?" Eisenhower looked at Alexander, and then said humorously: "You don't want us to stop in this victory, right!"

In fact, Eisenhower had known Alexander's purpose for a long time, so Patton would of course be in a relationship with him.

Eisenhower choked Alexander after saying this, and swallowed all the things he wanted to say.

After thinking about it, Alexander simply showed up with Eisenhower: "General, I hope that in this battle, the United States can fully consider the interests of the British!"

Eisenhower couldn't help but be stunned, then nodded... Compared to the disgusting excuses before, Eisenhower prefers such clear talk.

From this point of view, Alexander was forced and unable to do anything.

"So, General!" said Eisenhower: "I don't know you have considered the interests of the United States?"

"I know..." Alexander said: "But, you know, if the blow to the British team is too big, it will not be good for our future battles and cooperation, right? I mean, we may also land from northern France, and landing from northern France is inseparable from the help of Britain!"

Alexander's words are true. If the British army was beaten to death, they would be exhausted in the battle. In other words, they would lose their enthusiasm for combat and put all the burden on the United States. This is of course not in line with the interests of the United States.

"Oh!" said Eisenhower: "General, so... are you not against landing in northern France?"

"No, no..." Alexander said: "I just said 'maybe'!"

"Okay!" Eisenhower replied, "How do you want me to consider the interests of Britain? Let us stop moving forward? This is impossible, it means completely sacrificing the interests of the United States!"

"No, of course I won't do this!" Alexander replied: "I hope... the United States will hand over the pursuit mission to the British army for a period of attack, such as a week later. This is also in line with the laws of combat, right? The two armies are moving forward in rotation!"

After thinking about it, Eisenhower asked: "Does the time of the week you mentioned include the previous three days? Also, how long will it take for you to attack?"

"We'll also attack for a week!" Alexander replied: "Let's accumulate from today!"

Eisenhower nodded in agreement, holding Alexander's hand and said, "General, I hope we will talk in this way in the future, then I think this will be more beneficial to the alliance between us!"

"Of course!" Alexander agreed.

What Eisenhower didn't know was that Alexander was actually scrupulous... The reason why he set the next week was because he estimated that the US military should have not yet reached Rome at that time, so next... when the British army was replaced, it was the time to capture the Italian capital and get the biggest results.

However, Alexander was not aware of the situation... He was too optimistic about the uprising of the Italian army, thinking that the German army would be out of control and would be out of control.

Therefore, the British army was destined to fall into the pit they dug.
Chapter completed!