Chapter 1805： Shake three

General Haig didn't need to explain to Wei Gang how much troops and equipment he had acquired. He knew that the only thing that could change the opponent's decision was his performance on the battlefield. This time he intends to use facts to prove the strength of the British Empire's army. This time, the British really intend to do their jobs!

"Uh. This..." The sudden change made Wei Gang feel a little uncomfortable. If the British asked the French to continue fighting, then Wei Gang could really give the order to retreat. After all, I can say hello, but now, the British are obviously about to smash to the end and have to increase their investment. If at this time, if they retreat decisively, it would be a bit embarrassing, and I can't wipe this face.

"We will try our best to cooperate, but with all due respect, the French army has reached the end of the war. I hope you will notice this." General Wei Gang said carefully. It is true that the French can't sell their teammates decisively, but Wei Gang has no choice but to limit their strength. Unless the British can play a battle that can be called against the sky, the French will still be prepared to focus on defense in the future, and then to prevent peace...

"Well, now, your Excellency has a whole night to tell me what exactly happened to involve the British Empire in a large-scale land battle. This is the same as our policy that has continued for hundreds of years. Inconsistent." After a brief greeting, General Haig said to Chamberlain's special envoy.

"This situation is indeed not what we want to see. It is very difficult for the empire to maintain the world's number one navy and an army that can fully match the powers of Europe. But now, for the future of the British Empire, We must strengthen the army, even at the expense of temporarily weakening the navy. In the future, we must be prepared to assume half or more of the responsibility of the Western Front. You must be mentally prepared." Chamberlain also looked sad.

In fact, if you look at it as a whole, the British Army is not strong compared to the contemporary powers of the modern European continent. You can say that the British Army has higher combat quality under the same scale. But if you consider the number, then go to sleep. During the Napoleonic period, the British army was definitely not as good as France and Russia. After the rise of the German Empire, it is certainly not as good as Germany. Now, if the combat effectiveness of the participating countries is evaluated, the German army is far stronger than the French army, and the French army is much stronger than the British army. Where is the equipment?

The British never intended to rely on his army to resist the powers of the European continent, because this is not realistic, because the British population is inherently limited, and its economic power is limited. It is already very difficult to ensure a navy superior to other powers. In fact, the greatest enemy of the British Navy before World War I was never the fleet of a hostile country, but its own budget... After Fisher became the head of the Royal Navy, his most outstanding achievement not only allowed the Navy to enter the era of fearlessness, but more importantly, he greatly abolished the low-combat warships in the Royal Navy and improved the combat efficiency of the fleet. Let the Royal Navy have more funds to build new warships!

The British have only one requirement for their army, that is, it can be an important weight that can determine the victory of the European continent. Therefore, the British Army is indeed very elite, but its scale is limited. In fact, the war has already exceeded the expectations of the British from the beginning. According to the words of the first commander of the British Expeditionary Force, the first wave of British Army officers and soldiers participated in the war. Within 3 months, either died in the battle, or returned to the mainland due to disability... And now, if the British are allowed to share half of the battlefield casualties and half of the land warfare, this is really the basis for the British to shake the hegemony!

"Obviously, the Prime Minister and the imperial government are aware of this situation and the consequences. Now, can you tell me what caused the imperial decision to make such a painful decision?" General Haig asked. .

"The French may betray us at a critical moment, and according to the intelligence we have obtained, the French are at least 60% sure that they can force the German army to withdraw from French European territory!" Chamberlain said.

"Although, I have already guessed the result, but when you said this, I was still very shocked." General Haig said.

"According to our intelligence, the French ambassador to the United States has contacted the Americans. Although the Americans are now allies of the Germans, it is clear that the Americans are not willing to let the Germans do too much. It is very important to continue to contain the Germans. Therefore, they are willing to help the French so that they can avoid their capital being ransacked by the Germans again!"

"As for the cost? On the Eastern Front, the future German-Russian border will be based on the current border There may be several pro-German satellite countries. The French admit that they will permanently give up on Alsace. Sovereignty of the S and Lorraine region. However, the Germans retain French territory in Europe. As for the colonies, there may be some concessions between the two sides. If the French are willing to accept, the US government may also consider giving the French to the French after the war Provide emergency loans to restore France's economy that is close to collapse." Chamberlain said.

"In other words, it is possible for the French to betray us? At the same time, the French will also put aside their arrogance and are willing to become a second-rate country on the European continent?" General Haig said.

"Yes, at least the French chose to retreat temporarily this time. If Russia in the east can establish a strong government in the future, maybe the French still have a hint of revenge, and if Russia sinks, then the French say It may really give in completely. After all, the French who dared to fight are almost dead now." Chamberlain said.

"This news is really shocking. It makes people feel desperate!" General Haig took out a handkerchief and wiped a cold sweat. Imagine if one day, the French suddenly opted out of the war, then the British expedition on the European continent. What about the army? How many of the millions of British troops can return to their hometown? Think of the 5 Russian armies that were directly eaten by the Bavarian and Prussian Army in Russian Poland, and then look at yourself? General Haig realized that the greatest danger was coming. For the first time, the British Army will be forced to assume responsibilities that he shouldn't have in his original strategy!

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