Chapter 2: Brilliant Forward Thinking

Oh, it seems to be the case! Little Zongzi Logan thought to himself, it turns out that the person whose body I have taken over is also an unfortunate soul who suffered a car accident. In that case, it was very likely that this person would have become a vegetative state, and I just happened to take over at the right moment

It is not too bad, just a bit of pain when I wake up from sleep, and the doctor said I cannot be exposed to the wind for several months" he said slowly

This was originally just a polite remark, but unexpectedly, the "big dumpling" ended up lamenting: the quality of the German paratroopers is beyond reproach, yet this emerging branch of the military finds itself in an awkward position, neglected by both the Air Force and the Army. The Air Force regards them merely as infantry transported by aircraft, while the Army has harbored resentment since the beginning about their affiliation with the Air Force. As for the High Command, they are ecstatic over the formidable assault capabilities demonstrated by the armored units on the Western Front. Therefore, it is foreseeable that the tactical bombing units of the Air Force and the armored units of the Army will become the focal points of the future construction of the Wehrmacht. Although the performance of the paratrooper units in the Netherlands and Belgium is commendable, the "big dumpling" pessimistically believes that the Führer will only use this unit as a fire brigade! (After the Battle of Crete, the German paratrooper units indeed fell into this tragedy)

Listening to the lament of the "big rice dumpling," Logan's mind was in disarray. Who is this guy in relation to the library? With a posture full of concern for the country and its people, did he get his head caught in the door when he went out?

"The large zongzi" hesitated for a moment, "Are you saying that one day in the future, heavy weapons such as tanks can also be airdropped"

Hans, are you doing well

Logan would not simply tell this guy that he had traveled from decades in the future. He nodded and, adopting the demeanor of a charlatan, said: "In fact, during my injury, I suddenly thought of many things; this could perhaps be referred to as a divine inspiration bestowed by God"

Suddenly, the expressions of the two rice dumplings changed, as if they had collectively been granted the "attack speed" boost by a magical sorcerer, disappearing with extraordinary swiftness beyond the doorway, leaving this nurse, whose name was extremely incongruous with her demeanor, fuming as she turned to walk back.

Uh... Miss Amelie, I was just... stepping out for some fresh air! I will be back soon!" The large figure nonchalantly tossed the cigarette butt at his feet, but this clearly did not escape the eyes of the "bombardment-type nurse"

The doctor said that you don't have any serious injuries, just a head impact. As long as you wake up, everything will be fine

Throughout the evolution of modern military history, there are certain patterns that cannot be altered: just as tanks have replaced artillery to become the kings of land warfare, aircraft have supplanted airships to dominate the skies, and battleships have gradually been replaced by aircraft carriers and submarines, paratroopers, as a highly distinctive and versatile force with great development potential, will undoubtedly shine brilliantly on the battlefield. Logan recited the narrator's intonation and cadence from memory.

Ah, so you two are here! No wonder I couldn't find you anywhere!

"Big Zongzi" took a pack of cigarettes out of his pocket, lit one, and pondered for a while, "Are these all your personal thoughts?"

Oh? You don't remember? Poor child! The large rice dumpling turned to look at the small rice dumpling, "The car you were in was attacked by British planes during the journey, the vehicle overturned, and everyone else unfortunately perished, only you survived! This is truly a miracle!"

Hmm, my head still hurts a bit, and... my thoughts are somewhat confused! What is happening to me? Am I being punished by God?

The issues of concern extend beyond the strategic level. The "big dumpling" also mentioned that during the battles in the Netherlands and Belgium, the German paratroopers certainly made significant contributions to the victory, particularly showcasing a brilliant performance in the operation to capture the Elbe Fortress. However, in the combat operations for airports, bridges, and cities, they frequently faced enemy resistance and even found themselves in difficult situations due to their weak firepower. Especially in the operation to capture the Elbe Fortress, they demonstrated an extraordinary performance, but in the battles for airports, bridges, and cities, they repeatedly encountered enemy blockades and even fell into predicaments due to their inadequate firepower. Including the transport aircraft lost during the airborne process, their casualty rate during the conquest of the Low Countries far exceeded that of other branches!

Logan thought for a moment, "Is there anything I can assist you with?"

These ideas are excellent and very visionary! The big dumpling took a deep puff of smoke and said, "If only the leader could understand and accept such ideas!"

This statement sounds quite familiar

Logan nodded responsibly, "Yes, it won't take long; tanks will be able to conduct air drops and even parachute drops! On future battlefields, paratroopers will be fully capable of becoming a decisive force in warfare! From special operations involving dozens of personnel to large-scale parachute drops with tens of thousands of participants, deep strike tactics will be executed to perfection, proving particularly effective in amphibious landing operations and in battles aimed at disrupting enemy command, communication, and transportation hubs"

The gloomy face of "Big Zongzi" finally showed a hint of change; while he may not yet comprehend the tragedy of battleships in his era, he possesses a profound understanding of the formidable rise of tanks and airplanes

Logan turned his head and saw "Sky Fortress" with hands on hips, exuding an imposing presence as if one person could hold back a thousand birds! ... However ... she seemed to have just mentioned m.hetushu.com, a name that sounded somewhat familiar? Student? Kurt Student? The leader of the German paratrooper unit? Just this big dumpling?

Leader ? Little Mustache ?

General Student, Lieutenant Logan, have you both forgotten the doctor's advice? Rest, you must rest well! Only then can your bodies recover as quickly as possible

Logan paused for a moment, continuing to search his memory for those fragments that initially seemed meaningless, and spoke slowly and steadily: "With the continuous development of aircraft technology and the enhancement of the Air Force's long-range delivery capabilities, the role of paratroopers as a strategic assault force will be amplified, especially after being equipped with air-droppable combat vehicles and heavy weapons. They will easily breach seemingly impenetrable defenses and strike at the enemy's most vulnerable depths, thereby disrupting the entire defensive deployment of the enemy! In the era of conventional weapons, they represent the perfect combination of the Air Force and the Army! They are truly the ultimate versatile force!"

"Oh, it's nothing, just taking a break for a while!" Logan casually reassured, not expecting the large dumpling to look at himself strangely, letting out a deep sigh.

General, the doctor has advised you to refrain from smoking and drinking during this period, as it will not be beneficial for your wound recovery. Alright, both of you, it is time for the injection, so please return to your respective positions! Or... I could bring the needle and the medication over here. Hmm, the scenery here is quite nice

How are you?" Logan asked the big dumpling in return. From the side, he had a rather weathered face, with sparse facial hair accentuating his despondent mood, yet those eagle-like sharp eyes remained clear and bright.

When the rough female voice came from behind the tree, both dumplings visibly trembled

Logan's mind immediately conjured the image of the short figure with a side parting. Did he really have the chance to interact closely with these famous historical figures? Would he be flattering them or would he take on the role of a 20th-century Jing Ke?

Returning to the topic, Logan's first major in college was German, and his second major was International Finance, both of which had nothing to do with the military. However, he was a restless individual. One summer, he worked at his uncle's audiovisual store and watched all the documentaries in stock over the course of the summer—out of more than 200 discs, at least one-third were about military history, with no fewer than 20 concerning World War II. Due to his good memory, Logan thereafter considered himself a history expert and could boast about it in his circle. However, he felt embarrassed on two occasions when he encountered true history buffs.

Beneath the sprawling oak tree, two unfortunate souls, their heads wrapped like zongzi, sit side by side on a long bench