Chapter 2075： Suddenly

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"I personally prefer the second option. Even if we can temporarily help the two southern armies to escape the siege and annihilation, it is impossible for us to rely on the only two ports to withdraw millions of troops. On the one hand, there is insufficient capacity. On the other hand, we need a lot of troops after the break." Admiral Wilson said.

"I will seriously consider this question. How is our supply situation now?" Marshal Haig thought for a while and wanted to ask.

"It's not very abundant. Our land-based logistics supply line has been cut off by the French. All supplies can only be transported through the Strait of Dover, and here is the hunting ground for the Luftwaffe and submarine forces. We transport every ship of supplies. Need to pay the price of learning." Wilson said.

"Damn French, these guys are worse than Germans!" Marshal Haig's perception of French has deteriorated to the extreme. "After a while, you will be responsible for contacting the country and tell them that they will transport more ammunition and less food, and the capacity saved will be responsible for transporting personnel. We are about to prepare to evacuate now. First, evacuate the wounded and logistics non-combatants."

"Your Excellency Marshal, our army has at least 1.2 million troops and auxiliary personnel and as many as 500,000 horses. If we reduce the transportation of food and fodder, there may be problems with our supply." Wilson said nervously.

"We have guns in our hands, and there are French cities here. If we can't bring supplies, don't they know how to grab them? We and the French are already enemies! Using guns to get supplies from the enemy is not a matter of course. The matter?" Marshal Haig roared loudly.

"Okay, I see." Although there was a bit of resistance to this order in his heart, Wilson still carried it out. This is not just a reason to vent his anger, but more importantly, it is best for the British! You must know that the entire British army now relies on two ports for supplies. Ship materials are transported from the opposite side to the port and have to be transited. However, both Calais and Dunkirk are within the attack range of German bombers. The transfer process is very dangerous, so in order to reduce losses and save capacity as much as possible, it is undoubtedly the best choice to feed the enemy.

The high-level British made this decision, and the middle and lower levels of the British army, after receiving news of the French betrayal, let go of their hands and feet. They completely treated the French, who were still allies a few days ago, as enemies, which made it unknown. The French civilians were surprised and angry, and this kind of behavior against the people completely cut off the possibility of Anglo-French reconciliation, and the political influence far exceeded the expectations of Haig and others. Of course, this is something for the time being, not to mention it!

Finally, after some discussions, Marshal Haig was still ready to fight hard. The mobile forces of the three British armies to the north have been regrouped, some of which are used to defend against the German forces that penetrate the coast, and the main mobile corps with 20 divisions prepares and The mobile corps of the two army groups on the southern line attacked the Germans from both north and south. In the eyes of the British, the German forces were still relatively weak after the invasion. If the force of the entire 25 divisions on the southern line launched a wave of counterattacks, it does not mean defeating the opponent. , It should be no problem to contain the opponent's offense. In order to avoid the German air superiority, the British army is ready to launch an attack at night.

At the same time that the British formulated a counterattack plan, Ruprecht was also re-adjusting his deployment in the German Western Front Command.

"Our troops have successfully raided the rear installations and heavy artillery positions of the British Fourth and Fifth Army Groups. Many of these troops have approached the British trenches. We can also launch attacks on the front Legion, as long as we Concentrating on attacking Crozier can successfully cut off the retreat of the two British armies on the southern front. Then surround them." Little Mochi pointed to the huge map and said.

"Wait first, if I were a British, I would not easily give up the two southern armies. This is not only a military issue but also a political issue. They will soon have a wave of counterattacks. Fighting in the wilderness is better than in a trench area. Engagement is better," Ruprecht said.

"The British can also wait. They can completely wait for us to attack Crocilton under the fortified city before launching a counterattack." Prince Albert, who was in the audience, said.

"The British can't afford to wait. Time is on our side. As time goes on, more troops will cross the line of defense. Therefore, the British have a chance in these two days. Not at the latest. Later than the day after tomorrow," Ruprecht said. Therefore, on the second day after the offensive began, the German army responsible for cutting off the north-south links between the British army slowed down the attack and waited for reinforcements. The German forces in the north who were responsible for the capture of the port continued their attack. The British did not let the Germans wait too long. On the third night after the attack began, the British launched the largest round of counterattack in this battle!

"Your Excellency Commander, we have been prepared in a hurry. Not only do we lack enough heavy weapons to attack, but we even don't even have enough ammunition." Wilson looked at the wall clock on the wall, and it was only an hour before the attack began.

"I know that our strength may not have much advantage this time. The only advantage is probably to have a certain amount of siege artillery and train artillery The Germans attacked quickly and could not carry too many heavy artillery. Delaying our preparations may be sufficient, but the Germans will be more prepared, and time is not on our side. We do not seek to annihilate the Germans, as long as we can repel them." At this point, Haig The Marshal and Ruprecht have the same views, time is on the side of the Germans, and the British can't afford it!

With the passage of time, when the clock finally moved towards the moment when the attack began, the night on the Western Front was once again interrupted by the roar of artillery like thunder, and countless fires on the British army's position connected the entire night sky. It shines like daylight. The British gathered all the artillery they could transport, and they launched a repressive bombardment of the Germans at any cost, starting from the front where the two sides bite together and extending to the German position 20 kilometers behind the front! As many as 2000 artillery of various calibers roared frantically, sending out the final challenge to the hunter like a dying beast!

After two hours of artillery bombardment, a group of British troops jumped out of the trenches on the front line of tens of kilometers, under the command of the grassroots officers, took their rifles and rushed towards the German position. This time The British had a firepower advantage, and the night made it very difficult to support the air force. The British believed that they would never lose to the Germans in the melee combat of infantry at night. The British army of 25 divisions on the north and south lines was as cruel as a giant pliers. Ruthlessly rush to the protrusion of the German army!

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