Chapter 532: Capture the Bridge

Admiral Allenby was still regretting his future. After all, to be able to become an army general is an absolute master in the British Empire. After surrendering, all of his things were gone.

But now, the meaning in Qin Tian's words seemed to open another door for him, allowing him to see another world.

That's right, as a general of the British Army, Allenby has no future. But if, after Germany's defeat of Great Britain, he had a bright future as a man supported by the Germans.

"God! These Germans seem to have pointed out another way for me. If I can get the support of these Germans, once the British Empire is defeated, then I will become a pivotal figure in the new government. I will even get more than I have now. Higher status and greater power." Thinking of this, Admiral Alan Bi's heart became hot. Even, he has begun to look forward to his motherland, the British Empire, which is about to lose in this war.

Qin Tian didn't know Admiral Allenby's thoughts. Even if you know, you won't care. After all, such a traitorous person can be used by him. In the future, Germany will be able to rely on these people to control Britain.

Qin Tian's attention was all focused on the battle that was about to break out. After the surrender of the 4th Army of the British Expeditionary Force, the southern part of Paris has fallen into the hands of the German army. Next, only half of the northern part of Paris is still under the control of the French army. If the German army wants to occupy Paris, it has to eliminate the remaining French army.

At the military meeting held overnight, several legion commanders began to study tactics.

"Everyone, the bridges connecting the two urban areas of Paris are currently mainly the St. Michel Bridge and the Exchange Bridge built on the Ile de Cedre, as well as the Tonelle Bridge and the Marie Bridge built on the Ile St. Louis. If these The bridge can fall into our control. Then, our army can directly attack the northern part of Paris controlled by the French army. Moreover, the headquarters of the French army near the Bastille Square is also very close to us. To At that time, we can directly attack the headquarters of the French army. Once the headquarters of the French army falls, it will have a great impact on the French army. It may be that we can easily take The whole of Paris." Qin Tian said.

"Your Highness, ensuring the safety of several bridges will be the most critical. The French have already planted explosives on the bridges. Therefore, we must seize the bridges as soon as possible. At the same time, ensure that the French artillery does not There will be bombardment of the bridge," Admiral Crook said.

Now for the German army, it is undoubtedly a good opportunity to win Paris as soon as possible and end the battle. Of course, everyone is unwilling to watch this opportunity go away like this.

"Your Highness, let's use the armored troops to launch an attack. At dawn, the armored troops cross the bridge at the fastest speed, then control the bridge head, dismantle the explosives, clean up the surrounding French troops, and ensure the safety of the bridge. As for the French artillery , then leave it to the air force to deal with it. The air force's fighter planes hover over Paris, and once they find the French artillery positions, they will immediately suppress them. As long as we persist in this way for a day, we can quickly expand the results and ensure that the places around the bridge are in We are under control. At that time, even if the French blow up the bridge, we have already established a firm foothold, and we don’t have to be afraid of them anymore.” Admiral Dimlin suggested.

Qin Tian nodded. It is indeed a good way to use armored troops to seize the bridge. These bridges are only a few hundred meters long. It only takes a minute or so for a tank to pass through the bridge of several hundred meters, which can completely catch the French by surprise. Once the bridge was occupied by the Germans, at the same time the air force suppressed the French artillery fire. Then, the German army can take this opportunity to completely occupy the surrounding area of ​​the bridge, and send more troops across the river to ensure control of the surrounding area of ​​the bridge and gain a firm foothold.

Of course, in this case, the armored forces may suffer considerable losses. However, compared to the entire war, such a loss is undoubtedly worth it.

"Your Highness, we can also gather artillery to bombard the area controlled by the French army, causing further casualties to them, so as to support our bridge defense operation." Major General Manstein also suggested.

"Well, let's do it like this! Whether the Paris War can be ended as soon as possible depends on this time." Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Highness." Everyone replied.

The German 1st Army and 5th Army immediately took action. Both armies have mobilized elite armored soldiers and infantry to prepare for a surprise attack, ensuring that they can take down the bridge over the Seine in one fell swoop during this raid.

As for the attack time, it is set at 5:00 in the morning. At this time, people are almost the sleepiest time of the day, and the French army is the least likely to detect the German army's actions at this time, which can ensure the suddenness of the German army's actions. .

Time passed little by little, the south bank of the Seine, the bridgeheads of the Saint-Michel Bridge and the bridgeheads of the Tonelle Bridge, the German armored forces were ready. The most elite units from the 1st and 5th Armored Divisions were about to attack.

Among them, the 1st Armored Division was responsible for launching an attack from the Pont Saint-Michel, and after arriving at the Ile de Sde, it then entered the northern part of the Seine from the Bridge of Exchange. The 5th Armored Division was responsible for launching the attack from the Pont de Tonelle. After landing on the Ile Saint-Louis, it attacked the north bank of the Seine from the Pont Marie.

In addition, the 1st Infantry Division, 2nd Infantry Division, 41st Infantry Division and 46th Infantry Division will fight alongside the armored units. Once the armored troops have successfully crossed the river, they will, with the cooperation of the armored troops, wipe out the nearby French troops and ensure the German occupation of these bridges. And, resist the counterattack of the French army.

"attack!"

When it was 5 o'clock in the morning, Qin Tian personally gave the order to attack.

The tanks started up one after another, and then drove onto the bridge, with full power, and rushed to the other side of the river.

Because the bridge deck is not wide, the queue of tanks passes in a single file. But even so, the two short bridges would not take much time for these tanks.

At this moment, the French army facing the bridge knew nothing at all. Although they heard the rumble of the engine, they didn't pay attention to it, and just regarded it as the sound of the British army's car coming from the south.

When the German tanks appeared in their eyes, these French soldiers widened their eyes.

"God, tanks! German tanks, why are they here?"

"Boom!" The tank gun opened fire, and the fortification of the French army at the bridgehead was blown away by a single shot.