The deployment of German positions on Pantelleria Island was based on the famous "flexible defense" model of the German army.

That is, the defense system consists of three parts: (1) the outpost area, where a small number of eyeliners are arranged to warn the enemy's attack and patrol between depths; (2) the main combat zone is deployed in the depths of 1500-1300 meters, and a complex trench system must be arranged based on the terrain (different from the net-format trenches covering the entire area), with the purpose of delaying the enemy's attack; (3) the rear arrangement of cannons and reserve troops.

Moreover, after Gothard Heinrich confirmed the latest front-line intelligence, he also formulated a new tactic based on the front-line situation and reconnaissance, that is, to make improvements in the "flexible defense" mode.

He asked to increase the depth and add another area in front of the original three zones, namely the forward extension area of ​​light combat vehicles; infantry and artillery, because doing so can split the enemy's offensive; and forcing them to expand their combat formation as soon as possible. At the same time, the combat units in the forward extension area can also join the reserve team after retreating.

In addition to these defense systems deployments, he also allowed the use of anti-tank roadblocks and landmines in the four war zones just arranged; as well as the configuration of anti-tank guns in the rear of the main war zone, and the concentration of most of their tank clusters in the rear to support the counterattack.

At the same time, he also paid more attention to and improved the defense issues in many details: for example, the distance between observation posts should not be too far, and it is necessary to establish defense support points on the high ground, and establish network trenches, and the distance between the positions should be 2-4km.

At the same time, 2-3 traffic trenches, hidden places, ammunition stations and cat ear piercings should be established between the main trenches; the arrangement of reserve team assembly locations, as well as the sustainability and survival of each fire point; there are also infantry pits, trenches, machine gun pits, grenade launching bunkers; infantry artillery bunkers, tank gun bunkers and other open-top bunkers...

Especially when dealing with German armored grenadiers and anti-tank defense issues:

For example, the anti-tank weapon Iron Fist 30 anti-tank rocket launcher equipped by the soldiers, and 3 kilograms of magnetic landmines, as well as smoke bombs, mines, and incendiary bombs or grenades. Is there any problem with whether there is enough supplement and deployment, as well as how much backup storage of these weapons and equipment is...

(The above information about elastic defense, etc. comes from Baidu.com, not the original note, please pay attention.)

The Iron Fist 30 anti-tank rocket launcher was made by Chen Yanlong using the exchange system and used 300 energy points to exchange for Heinrich for 150 expenses.

Although the Iron Fist 30 anti-tank rocket launcher was officially put into production in Germany in August 1943, it has not started production in May 1943, but it is only in the stage of research and development and improvement.

While Gothard Heinrich was busy deploying his flexible defensive positions, the Hermann Goring Paratrooper Armored Division and the 15th Armored Grenadier Division were also conducting pre-war command operations in their own troops.

As for the 16th Armored Division, Heinrich was sent back to Sicily by the evening to conduct training.

Because Panteleria Island is too small, it is really not suitable for too many troops to station and engage in defensive wars.

On the fortifications of various positions, most of the German construction fortifications were built with thick tree trunks; and these trunks were usually placed horizontally, and their ends were grooved and fixed.

The wooden walls built with horizontal trunks need to be fixed with vertical piles, while the walls inside the fortifications are made of wood; firewood bundles, woven branches, stones and sandbags to prevent the fortification from collapse after being bombarded.

"Hurry! Give me your actions quickly. The enemy troops have already arrived in our plane area. Why are you still doing it slowly? Do you all want to die in the battlefield?"

On a frontier position, a battalion commander of the Hermann Goring Paratrooper Armored Division, named Gore, was roaring loudly at his soldiers who had light and heavy machine guns.

"Let me listen! If anyone can perform well in this battle, then after returning to Sicily after the war, they can not only be promoted and made a fortune, but also receive the Knight's Cross from our great head of state, as well as the latest weapons and equipment used by the army! If you are not as stupid as pigs, you should know that this is a once-in-a-lifetime and bright opportunity; you should cherish it and perform hard!"

"Otherwise, such great opportunities will be allocated to the armed SS who are about to be dispatched to Sicily!"

"If you think our Hermann Goring paratrooper armored division is not as powerful as the armed SS, then you can continue to work slowly like you are now, or wait to die in the battle against the British and American enemies later because of your poor performance now!"

When all the soldiers were scolded,

The battalion commander Gore even more deafeningly and continued to roar without hesitation.

After he scolded this, the soldiers of the Hermann Goring Paratrooper Armored Division immediately remained silent and their eyes shone.

"Can you really get promoted and get rich and get new weapons and equipment?"

At this moment, a soldier named Herman suddenly raised his hand excitedly and asked.

"Of course! This is what the Head of State called to our division commander when he sent us here! And it was personally confirmed by Commander Kesseling and Commander Heinrich, who is about to command our battles! If you don't believe it, you can ignore my words and work slowly! But when you die in battle, or watch others get promoted and wealth, and get new weapons and equipment, don't say I regret it!"

"Otherwise, if anyone says something, I will kick him and expel him from my battalion! Because I don't need such a coward, I will be my comrade-in-arms!"

Battalion Commander Gore stared at the other party with sharp eyes and finished speaking in one breath.

"Yes! Sir! I will definitely perform well!"

Hearing this, soldier Herman immediately trembled all over with excitement and responded loudly.

"Okay! That's right! So what about the others? Have you all understood it for me? Have you heard it clearly?"

Battalion Commander Gore nodded with satisfaction, and then glanced at everyone with a sharp look, shouting loudly with a serious face.

"We all heard it clearly, we understood!"

All the soldiers spoke in unison, their voices deafening, and they shouted happily.

Who doesn’t want such good benefits to be promoted and wealthy, and who can get the latest weapons and equipment to help you fight on the battlefield to save your life?

"Okay! This is the best soldier of our Hermann Goring Paratrooper Armored Division. Now you have to deploy these positions and defense lines for me. We want those British and American allies to know who is the strongest force! We want them to know that even if we lose Africa and the battle with Tunisia, we still have to beat them and get rid of them on the street!"

Battalion Commander Gore continued with bright eyes.

"Yes! Sir!"

All the soldiers shouted in unison with excitement.

"I'm a slut! Why are you taking them here to make noise? The enemy fleet is already close to our Pantelleria Island. Do you want them to know our existence? A fool!"

"You all quickly shut up and set up your defense line. If anyone doesn't hurry up and work for us, I will let them be cannon fodder and intercept British and American troops later!"

At this excited moment, before the energetic battalion commander Gore continued his inflammatory speech, his commander René Steyk was in a quiet face; suddenly appeared behind him, and slapped him in the head, cursing in anger.

"Oh! Group... Leader! Why did you come suddenly? And you still look like a ghost without any sound!"

The beaten battalion commander Gorey wailed while stroking his painful head.

"You are so mad! I'm still talking about it for me. Go and work for me! Otherwise, before you can get promoted and get rich, and get the new weapons and equipment given to you by the head of state, you will give me all the food here to die in the battlefield!"

Upon hearing this, the commander Rene Steck kicked him fiercely without thinking and continued to curse.

"Ouch! Yes! Leader!"

Battalion Commander Gore stroked his kicked butt, and said in great depression.

“Hahahahahahaha…”

Seeing this scene, all the soldiers couldn't help laughing.

At this time, the British and American vanguard fleet had already arrived at the outer waters of Panteleria Island and set up combat arrays; preparing to cover the air defense positions and landing areas on the islands.
Chapter completed!