Chapter 364： Manstein's plan

Alfred von Schlieffen, the famous German marshal during World War I, would face a two-line war at any time after the rise of Germany, and Schlieffen, through comparison, decided to go to Germany first and then France.

He divided all German combat forces into the eastern front against Russia and the western front against France. Among them, there are 79 divisions in the Western Front, while the Eastern Front has only 10 divisions mixed with some local troops.

The right wing in the western front is the main force of Germany's main ranks and the key to Germany's victory in the war.

Once the war broke out, the German troops on the eastern front responded with a handful of troops from the Austro-Hungarian Empire to contain the Russian troops in order to restrict Russia to the East Prussian border.

The most important thing is that the right wing assembled on the Western Front rotates to the southwest with the Verdun region as the axis, passing through Belgium, a neutral country in Europe, and entering France from the border with France.

After crossing the Belgian plains and sweeping the French coast, they surrounded Paris from north, west, and south, and then went east, outflanking its main force from behind the French army.

The Schlieffen plan requires the army to move quickly, which is very similar to the nature of the current blitzkrieg.

Moreover, the Maginot defense line built by the French is quite strong, and Germany can only come around and pass through the neutral and undefended Belgium.

Therefore, the Schlieffen plan has been praised by the German High Command until now, and it has decided to modify this plan as the current plan to attack France.

Cyric was dissatisfied with this plan. At the same time, Cyric knew that there was a person who would propose a better plan, and this person was in the current Southern Army Group.

Therefore, Cyric is here to raise this question.

For the average person, this question has a standard answer. Many people's graduation thesis in the military is how to beat France.

"Of course it is to use our Schlieffen plan." A major general said: "We now have so many armored divisions, we will certainly be able to advance the past and conquer Paris as quickly as possible."

"Yes, that is, we are willing to take the lead." The commanders of the armored division were excited at this time.

"The Schlieffen plan was a plan during the First World War. Now, in our generation, can't we make a better plan?" Cyric said to the people below.

Hearing what Cyric said, the following chief of staff finally stood up: "Great head of state, I have a better plan."

Everyone's eyes all looked over. The man who stood up was now the chief of staff of the Army Group South. Bangxi von Manstein, he is now more than 50 years old, as a soldier, he is old, and as a senior commander, he is now the most suitable age.

In World War II, later generations elected three famous generals, Guderian, Manstein, and Rommel.

Guderian, who was unearthed by Cyric a long time ago, is Cyric's veteran, and Rommel, now staying in Berlin, will also usher in the peak of his life.

And now, in front of Cyric, the brilliant veteran is about to begin his legendary World War II commanding career.

"Manstein, tell me, what are your plans?" Cyric asked.

"According to the Schlieffen plan, we will deploy our main force in the northern army group, with the purpose of capturing the vast coastal lands in northern France in preparation for fighting against the United Kingdom. In this way, we need to attack Belgium and the Netherlands head-on and fight against the British and French forces. Conquer hard."

The Schlieffen plan has major shortcomings, that is, it has to lay down Belgium, and there is nothing on the border between Belgium and France, but there are many fortifications on the border between Belgium and Germany.

"So, I think we should deploy the main armored cluster in the Southern Army Group, pass through the Aden area, and cut off the isolated British and French main forces from the rear. Then, we will eat all the British and French troops that are retreating!"

Eat up the British and French troops! Completely incapacitating them to war, Manstein's words attracted the trolling of people.

Now, France is still strong. Although the top level of France is turbulent, the claim of the most powerful army in Europe is not in vain.

Therefore, most of the senior German military officers did not think that they could win a decisive victory on the Western Front to defeat France. Instead of imposing that impossible illusion, they should aim for partial victory.

But now, Manstein wants to eat all the law teams! The British team that remained in France also ate them all to say that Manstein’s appetite is now greater than that of everyone present.

"Pap, pap, pap." Just then, there was a clap in the conference room.

Guderian turned his head to look over, and the applause was Cyric!

Cyric is Cyric who supports this plan. He has never made a mistake in judgment Since Libya has oil, Guderian has worshipped Cyric inexplicably.

As long as Cyric agrees, it must be possible!

"I think Manstein's plan is feasible." Guderian also followed suit.

Guderian is a general under Cyric, and even the commander of the entire Southern Army Group. His statement is very valuable.

As a result, more people followed suit.

"Manstein, now I appoint you in advance as the staff officer of the newly formed Southern B Army Group after the attack on Poland. You must formulate this plan of action in the shortest possible time. As long as we defeat Poland, we will immediately turn around. Attack France!"

Unlike in history, when Germany finished fighting Poland, it cleaned up a few nearby small countries before starting to fight France.

But now, Cyric has no ulcer, because he still has a big move, and that big move can only be implemented immediately after fighting Poland, and then, under the anger of Britain, it can only be a decisive battle with Germany. After Germany has finished playing Poland, it has to turn around to play France.

Manstein looked excited and saluted Cyrek excitedly: "Yes, great head of state, I will definitely complete the task!"

The Schlieffen plan is not appropriate, because the Schlieffen plan was used in World War I and Germany failed. I am afraid that now the military’s equipment is more modern and the advancement speed is faster, and it is still looking for a better plan.

Manstein had been conceiving this plan for a long time, but no one supported him, and he could not directly report his plan to the head of state. Leapfrogging to report it was a big taboo for the army.

And now, Head Cyric is very supportive of himself! Manstein is full of confidence, he has realized that under the leadership of the new head of state, he will enter the glory of life!

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