"Telegram! Latest telegram!"
The Allied Forces Command in London and the Strategic Science Corps, which was severely scolded by Colonel Phillips, were in a state of gloom and gloom.
Everyone did not even dare to breathe loudly for fear of provoking the commander's anger again, but at this time the radio operator burst in happily.
His face turned red. Perhaps he was too excited. What he wanted to say was stuck in his throat and he couldn't spit it out.
"It's... a telegram from Captain Cavell!"
The operator's breathing was rapid, and his face was full of excitement and admiration.
"What's all the fuss about? You don't have the qualities of a soldier... Fake!"
Colonel Phillips frowned, scolded him first, and then reached out to take the telegram.
But when he saw the content, he couldn't help but utter a curse word, completely ignoring his majestic image as a commander.
"Italy, at 2:50 Rome time, Allied Captain Luke Cavill led the Howling Commandos to capture Italy and capture Mussolini alive."
This brief sentence immediately stunned Colonel Phillips, as if a bolt from the blue exploded in his mind!
The impact contained in this telegram made him suddenly lose his ability to think and was speechless for a long time.
"Successful..."
muttered the colonel.
It was he who asked Luke to lead the Howling Commandos, and it was he who formulated the amazing plan to assist the Allied forces in landing Sicily and raiding the city of Rome.
only!
"He actually did it!"
Colonel Phillips was in disbelief, feeling that he was trapped in a dream, full of unreality.
In his plan, the best result was actually to sneak into the hinterland of Italy and create opportunities for the Allied forces to land ashore.
As for capturing Mussolini alive, that was just a spur-of-the-moment addition, and it didn't matter much whether it was accomplished or not.
No one expected that Luke would give the Allies and Colonel Phillips such a huge surprise!
"Super soldier... Erskine, have you seen that Luke is the best super soldier!"
Colonel Phillips was so excited that he held the telegram tightly with one hand and pressed the operator's shoulder with the other, his eyes turning red.
"Are you sure the news is true?"
If word of this spreads, the morale of the Allies will be greatly boosted!
The Strategic Science Corps no longer needs to be harshly criticized by many parties. Not only will the pressure be reduced a lot, but its status will also increase!
Everything will be completely different!
"A clear telegram from Rome, Italy! Absolutely correct!"
The operator sounded excited and his voice trembled as if he was infected.
"There is also a communiqué from the King of Italy deposing Prime Minister Mussolini!"
Then, the dispatcher added.
"Notify the headquarters immediately! Notify the president! Notify everyone!"
Colonel Phillips held the telegram and waved his arms vigorously.
He was indeed right about Luke. This amazing deed that shocked the world should be made known to the whole world!
The transmitter kept beating, turning into beams of electromagnetic waves that were quickly transmitted to various places.
From Britain to America, from Churchill's office to Roosevelt's White House.
Absurd and unbelievable true news is like a flying horse with wings, running back and forth along the entire world.
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In the bedroom of the Venetian Palace, the lights are still bright, and the fluttering candlelight reflects the oil paintings and luxurious decorations of famous artists.
Different from the banquets in the past, there was laughter and laughter among the upper-class guests.
The Palazzo Venezia was very quiet tonight, shrouded in deathly silence.
"Rescue the leader! Kill the Americans!"
"Long live Italy! Long live the Führer!"
Several harsh slogans suddenly rang out, and then followed by a burst of fierce gunfire, it quickly calmed down.
This kind of small movement can't stir up the slightest ripples at all.
Those idiots who have been brainwashed by fanatical fascism cannot really make any trouble.
"Commander, this is already the eleventh time."
Dugan's dark face was full of nervousness.
He has not yet recovered from the victorious raid in the afternoon, and until now he still can't believe that all of this is true!
The Italian dictator, the prime minister of a country, Mussolini, who supported the Axis camp with Hitler, actually became their prisoner.
"Let other team members take turns to be on duty. The Italian defenders will not attack rashly. Their king is eager to hang Mussolini in the square."
Luke remained calm. He now had Mussolini as a bargaining chip in his hand, and the fascist forces in Rome did not dare to act rashly.
As for the ostracized Italian king and members of the royal family, they wished that Luke would immediately send Mussolini to the gallows.
"The king has issued a proclamation to depose Prime Minister Mussolini, and the royal family has taken over the army... Seven gunmen died and four were seriously injured in the raid... A telegram was sent from the Allied Command. Both the British and the United States wanted to seize ownership of Italy. , the State Department and the Pentagon, the Army Department and the Navy Department were quarreling..."
Dugan Dugan reported on the day's situation, and the progress of things was as Luke expected.
No matter how much the British and Americans argue, this credit belongs to him and no one can take it away.
Thinking of the rapidly refreshing reputation value on the character panel, which was soaring like a rocket, Luke felt excited in his heart.
"Let them quarrel as much as they want. Rome and Mussolini are the bargaining chips in our hands. Whoever pays the higher price will sell to us."
Luke smiled slightly, he had already made plans.
This was not a military operation but an armed kidnapping.
The moment it fell into Mussolini's hands, the mission was accomplished.
What remains is the political game between the rising Bald Eagle and the declining John Bull.
However, these complicated intrigues have nothing to do with Luke himself, and he is not interested in them.
What Luke wants is a Medal of Honor for a war hero and a massive amount of reputation.
"The Italians had a good attitude. The king was a smart man. He ousted Mussolini immediately and ignored our occupation of the Palazzo Venezia... because they wanted to show goodwill to the Allies."
Luke could see clearly that the Howling Commandos alone could not stop the defenders of Rome.
However, there were not as many Fascist forces loyal to Mussolini and the Axis powers as imagined.
This is Luke's confidence to stay in the Venetian Palace. Behind him are the Allied forces that have landed in Sicily.
"Everything is as you said."
Dugan said with sincere admiration.
Even with the stunning victory, the young commander of the Howling Commandos remained calm and calm.
"But to whom are we selling Italy?"
Dugan asked again.
His voice was trembling, because Luke's thoughts directly determined the future of the Howling Commandos.
"Of course we are giving this heavyweight bargaining chip to Mr. Roosevelt."
Luke didn't think about it for long and quickly gave his answer.
The president with the most consecutive terms in American history has strong strength and flexible skills, making him a worthy partner.
Moreover, the president sitting in the White House is also in urgent need of a huge contribution from the sky to stop the people's mouths.
After all, no one can deny that Roosevelt did play tricks on the presidential campaign and used deception to confuse a large number of voters.
If he gets the credit for conquering Italy, the other party will surely be grateful for the goodwill delivered by Luke.
"It is estimated that the Allied Forces Command will be able to send someone to take over tomorrow."
Dugan nodded, now obeying Luke's instructions.
Victory after victory established the young commander's authority within the team.
Who could have imagined that an unknown six-man team could accomplish this earth-shattering legendary feat.
"Send a telegram to the White House and wait for the President's award."
Luke casually ordered to go down.
From the moment Dugan sent the victory telegram to the Allied headquarters, the messages of reputation refresh never stopped.
[Side mission: Flowers and Glory, the second step of the war hero! (completed)]
[Requirements: Any camp, reputation value reaches 8000 (achieved)]
[Reward: Bain Skill Card, "Brokeback Master" (obtained)]
Luke crossed off the completed tasks, not expecting the second one to pop up right away.
[Side mission: In the name of legend, the third step of the war hero! (completed)]
[Requirements: Any camp, reputation value reaches 20,000 (achieved)]
[Reward: One opportunity to draw a Superman template (obtained)]
Immediately afterwards, comes the third task, the fourth...
Luke raised his head and looked at the deep night sky with a satisfied smile. (End of chapter)