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Chapter 651 Kesselring shoots the Italian Chief of Staff

Italy, Rome.

Kesselin was in a large manor where Mussolini once lived, and a large group of generals were waiting for the Nordic commander General Edward Dieter, as well as the two capable generals on the other side, the commander of the 18th Mountain Infantry Army, General Egerzer Mountain Infantry, and General Vikde Infantry, the commander of the 10th Infantry Army.

At the same time, Paul Taune di Lefel, who was promoted to Admiral in 1918, also came along with three other Field Marshals, Pietro Bardoglio, Enrico Cavilia, Ugo Cavalero, and Chief of Staff Marshal Bardoglio.

However, these four Italian marshals were arrested by Keseling on Chen Yanlong's order and asked them to hand over their power and the Italian naval fleet, otherwise they would be shot.

In addition to these Italian marshals, Rudofo Graziani, the successor of Italian Air Marshal Itano Balbo, who had died early in the morning, also came. This person is now the special forces sent by Chen Yanlong to rescue Mussolini as the Minister of Defense and the newly promoted Italian Air Marshal.

Kesseling's purpose of summoning these people this time was to seize the remaining ships and aircraft carriers in Italy.

According to later network historical data, it was recorded that in June 1940, before Italy joined the war, the main naval ships were as follows:

The two old Earl Cafur-class battleships are: Cafur, Giulio Caesar.

Two old-fashioned Cao Durio-class battleships: Cao Durio, Andre Doria.

The two new-style Veneto-class battleships are "Rome" and "Empire".

The four heavy cruisers of Zara class are: "Zala", "Fum", "Grazia", ​​and "Bora"

The two heavy cruisers of Taranto-class are: Taranto and Riast

2 Borgano-class heavy cruisers: Borgano, Griac

About 12 light cruisers are Band Neli, Clayoni, Babiano, Abruci, Jusano, Galibaldi, Prince Eugene, Juseppe Garabati...

There is also an aircraft carrier modified from a luxury cruise ship, called the "Sky Eagle" aircraft carrier.

In short, when Italy began to participate in World War II, the Royal Italian Navy declared war, with 6 main battleships, 19 cruisers, 59 destroyers, 67 torpedo boats, and 116 submarines...

The Italian fleet is also quite large in number, but there are a large number of old equipment and sailors with no combat experience, as well as a shortage of fuel, so the Italian navy's combat strength is not very strong.

However, in 1943, after several naval battles between Chen Yanlong and Britain and the United States, the Italian navy had only less than 20 ships left; as for returning the army, there were only a few thousand people left.

Because from 1940 to 1943, the total of all types of ships sunk by British and American troops has exceeded 400, including more than 80 submarines.

The reason why Chen Yanlong asked Keselin to control the remaining Italian navies was because he had exchanged a lot of aircraft carrier fleets, so he needed a large number of naval talents. Therefore, even the few Italian navies now had to recruit as long as they could drive ships and fight against Britain and the United States first.

As for the remaining old ships in Italy, Chen Yanlong did not intend to sell them all to the Far East, Asia-Pacific, and the Southeast Asian region to make some money.

As for who the buyer is or the power, Chen Yanlong doesn't care. As long as he has money or the natural resources he needs to exchange it.

"Our head of state is very simple. As long as you are willing to obey his orders, he can let you live; otherwise, all of them will be shot and no one will be left behind!"

While Kesselin was waiting for the arrival of Nordic Commander General Edward Dieter, he said to the Italian marshals such as Bardoglio, who were tied up by their guards.

"Hmph! If you have the ability, kill us. I will never surrender to your Germany, and you fascists will not be able to jump around for long!"

"The British, American and Soviet troops will definitely kill you all. They will liberate the entire Europe and fight to your local area! Hahaha! Your death period will arrive soon!"

Regarding Keselin's kind words, Chief of Staff Bardoglio was the first to stand up and laugh at him.

With his lead in ridicule, the other Italian marshals also retorted and cursed and echoed with any swear words.

"Bang!"

In response to this, Keselin changed his usual gentle side and took out a desert eagle pistol from his clothes expressionlessly rewarded him with a look of expression, and shot the other party's head.
Chapter completed!
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