Chapter 1667： Desperate Frenchman

Chapter 1667 Desperate Frenchman 2

"We can still rely on layers of defenses, solid fortifications, and superior artillery to block the opponent’s advance. Unlike other battlefields, the Western Front is a fortress! Almost every inch of land is a fortress! Bavaria lacks enough train guns, etc. Heavy attack weapons, even if they have advanced equipment similar to wolf tanks, they are more of a tactical advantage. We may not be able to drag our opponents to death like we did before." Nivelle said.

"It's not the same. Of course, an advanced weapon is really difficult to play a decisive role, but when the number and types of new weapons in the opponent's army reach a certain level, it will inevitably lead to a qualitative change in tactics, and if a commander If you can grasp this qualitative change, then it will be completely subversive for the battle." Petain said.

"So, General Betain, do you think the Bavarian Army has developed more powerful tactics based on this?" General Haig asked.

"Yes, and it has been tested on the battlefield. During the Bavarian Army’s offensive, we could not even see an infantry with two legs as an attacking blade tank, and an armored infantry transport vehicle behind. Coupled with the support artillery group composed of tracked or wheeled self-propelled artillery. Their attack speed and strength are simply terrifying. They can completely break through our positions and develop rapidly in depth!"

"Our previous assault tactics can only solve the problem of tearing up positions, but it cannot solve the problem of assaults in depth. That is to say, it is powerful, but the stamina is insufficient. After all, the number of personnel carried is limited, and the artillery The movement speed of the supporting firepower is also very slow, so we have plenty of time to fill up the loopholes in the battle line and mobilize reinforcements to block the gap. But now, everything is different. Their reaction speed is fast enough and we arrange measures. Before, it has overturned the entire battle." Petain said.

"In this case, I have seen it in General Xiafei's report." Gallieni raised his eyes and said blankly. "And some people think this is just to justify him for not fighting."

"This is absolutely unjustifiable. In the battle in Asia Minor, as long as the two sides broke out in a field battle, as long as the difference in strength was not too large, we never won. In the final battle, the Germans attacked very fast and they used trucks to maneuver. , And a large number of our troops can only use carriages, and the speed difference between the two sides can be about 4 times! It is too late to transfer troops in other directions. I originally thought that Minister Gallieni could have a more intuitive conclusion to the difference in transportation capabilities between the two sides. Yeah!" Petain finished speaking, looking at the French Minister of Army meaningfully.

"Haha." Gallieni was a little embarrassed, Petain's words implied accusations against him! Although the Battle of the Marne did not break out on this plane, another feat of Gallieni has continued on this plane, which is the so-called "taxi" maneuver! In history, before the Battle of the Marne, the French used 1,200 taxis in Paris to transport the strength of a brigade to 50 kilometers away overnight.

As for this plane, Gallieni carried forward this "feat". He directly ordered that most of the civilian motor vehicles in France should be concentrated as an assault transport force, and it is precisely because of these thousands of various transports. The vehicle greatly enhanced the French's battle deployment capabilities.

By saying this, Petain faintly expressed his experience with Xiafei. After all, Xiafei may have problems with some minor issues, but there is really nothing wrong with the big strategy. If it is wrong, I am afraid that General Xiafei ran back to the landing point without bringing the remaining troops? However, continuing to retreat was almost impossible under the circumstances at the time. It had nothing to do with military issues, and it was impossible for political conditions alone!

"Moreover, on the Western Front, our artillery and air superiority are actually not obvious. Under the current situation, the long-range artillery and air force of both sides are at a roughly balanced level, and if the Army of the Kingdom of Bavaria enters the Western Front, the situation It is completely different, because at this time, the Austrian Army may also participate in the Western Front. Although their combat effectiveness is not high, they can provide a large number of heavy artillery units for the German army. In addition, the Bavarian air force and the British and French allied forces are in It’s no surprise that the equipment on the Western Front is at a disadvantage,” Petain concluded.

In fact, when Germany launched its last offensive in history, the strength of the frontline troops was still less than that of the Allies, (although there might be more Germans if the numbers are numbered.) Technical equipment is also at a disadvantage. However, relying on the quality of the army still defeats the British and French coalition forces. This is still the case in this plane. According to the battles over the previous year, even the proudest commander of the British and French coalition forces has to admit that with close forces, the German army can be tactical in both offense and defense. To gain a greater advantage. And if the opponent’s forces and technical equipment counter-pressure the Allies, then the outcome of this battle will be known on the knees!

"Maybe, the Germans cannot completely kill us through a battle, but they can exhaust our national strength and combat power through constant attacks. If this is consumed, then the elite of France and the future will be on the battlefield. Exhausted!" Petain finally said euphemistically.

"The British Empire is willing to do everything in its power to help France resist the German invasion We will shrink our forces and draw more troops from Australia, New Zealand, and Canada to join the Western Front. After a winter of preparation time , We can also bring in the armies from Africa and India. In the next year, we will have at least an additional 500,000 troops." At this time, General Haig made an unexpected statement!

"500,000? If possible, I hope that the elite British troops in Asia Minor can withdraw to the western front and then participate in the defensive operations on the western front." Gallieni said. The French Minister of the Army’s abacus is very sophisticated. It is indeed possible to draw troops from Oceania and Canada, but it will definitely not be too much. After all, these places are not small, but there are really not many people... As for the indigenous troops drawn from Africa and India, it is fine to fight the Turks, and it is fine to fight the Hungarians, but what about the Germans? It is better for them to engage in logistics...

Therefore, adding an additional 500,000 troops seems to be a lot, but there are not many troops that can really fight, and even if the Australian and New Zealand troops are known for their bravery and fighting skills, recruits are not allowed on the battlefield. Need to go through the tempering of war.

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