Chapter 817: escape from london

   "Damn it, how did this battle end like this!" Richard Haldane's face was full of frustration and unwillingness.

  In just five days, the British army suffered a disastrous defeat on the southern defense line, with more than 600,000 people, only more than 100,000 people fled back. Such a loss is too great! The defensive force in London has dropped sharply to more than 900,000, not even one million. In the two wars, the German army was not damaged much, and their strength was at least more than one million. This also means that in the Battle of London, the British army lost even its superiority in strength.

  Although, in other parts of the UK, the British army still has more than one million troops. But the troops in Ireland and Scotland obviously cannot be mobilized. The Irish had already fought a war against British rule under the outbreak of the Germans. Even many Irish soldiers rebelled directly. The troops deployed by the British army in Ireland were exhausted, and there was no way to suppress them. The same is true for the Scottish army. There is already a gap between the Scots and the English. They preferred to stay in England when the British Empire was overwhelming. However, the UK is obviously out of luck now. If you continue to stay in the UK, not only will you not get the slightest advantage, but you may be unlucky. Under such circumstances, the rule of the British government is already in danger.

   As for troops deployed in northern England and Wales, vigilance is also required. If it is transferred, no one can guarantee whether the Germans will send troops to land in these areas. At that time, it will pose a greater threat to the United Kingdom.

  Churchill was also silent. The development of the battle situation was indeed far beyond their expectations. It can be said that the performance of the British army in this war was really unbearable. Under the attack of the Germans, it collapsed easily, without the ability to resist at all. Churchill now only thinks how ridiculous it was that he wanted to rely on the army to defeat the Germans at home.

   "His Excellency, Minister of War, it seems that London is already hard to defend, right?" Churchill asked.

"Yes, Your Excellency, the Prime Minister. The Germans are too powerful. They are so powerful that they are completely beyond our expectations. And our army is too weak. Even if we build a large number of fortifications in London, I am afraid they cannot withstand Germany Human attack!" said Richard Haldane.

  Although, this fact made it very difficult for him to accept. However, he had to accept this reality.

  The elite troops of the British army have almost lost almost all of them on the battlefield. Although the 4th Army and 5th Army in the city of London can barely be regarded as elite troops. But compared to the German army, these two armies are no different from garbage. It is simply unrealistic to pin your hopes on them.

   "How long can we last in London?" Churchill asked.

   "Your Excellency, half a month at most. It may not even last for half a month. Our troops no longer have the courage to continue fighting!" Richard Haldane was completely disappointed with the army.

  Churchill felt a pang of sorrow in his heart. The current battle situation has indeed reached its final juncture.

"Your Excellency, I fully understand. Compared with the German army, there is a big gap between our army and the German army. It is not only the gap in weapons and equipment, but also the gap in quality, will and tactics. The Germans have already We are more than an era ahead of us. Under such circumstances, it is almost impossible for us to resist the German attack. Therefore, after arriving in Canada, we must focus on strengthening training in these areas. Otherwise, it will still be difficult for us to defeat the Germans on the future battlefield!" Richard Haldane said.

  Churchill nodded. He also knew that without a strong army, it would be foolish to want to defeat the Germans.

"Your Excellency, London cannot be defended. According to the information we have received, an elite German army is rapidly advancing towards the Thames. I suspect that they want to encircle London from the north. If they succeed, the entire London will fall into their siege. At that time, it will be impossible to evacuate." Richard Haldane said.

  Churchill couldn't help frowning: "The Germans still have such a big appetite! If all the troops in London are wiped out by them, then the whole of Britain will be finished!"

   "Yes, Your Excellency. Therefore, Your Excellency and Your Majesty, it is best to leave London immediately and go to Canada. Otherwise, there will be variables." Richard Haldane suggested.

   "Let your Majesty go to Canada, I'll forget it. I'd rather stay in London, and when London falls, I'll fight the Germans myself!" Churchill shook his head.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, you can't die here. Canada still needs you to lead. Even if we lose at home, we still have a chance to rise. As long as we can defeat the Germans in future wars, the British Empire There is still the possibility of rising." Richard Haldane said.

   Churchill smiled bitterly: "After this fiasco, am I still qualified to continue leading the British Empire? Someone must be responsible for this!"

   Indeed, the British Empire has lost even its capital, and someone always needs to be responsible for this fiasco. Churchill, the prime minister who was in danger, was undoubtedly the best candidate.

"No, Your Excellency, this is not your fault. When you took office, the British Empire had reached the point of no return. Only you have the ability to lead the British Empire back to life." Richard Haldane Hard to persuade.

   After a while, Churchill changed his mind and agreed to flee London and go to Canada.

  The next day, Churchill, together with senior officials of the British cabinet and members of the royal family including King George V, left London secretly. They will travel by car to Liverpool, where they will board submarines or destroyers and head to Canada in batches.

  Although, the British Army can no longer resist the Germans at home. However, these proud British people are obviously prepared to continue fighting until they are completely wiped out.

  British Secretary of War Richard Haldane did not leave with these people, but chose to stay and lead the resistance of the British army in London. He appointed himself the Commander of the London Defense and took over the command of all the troops in London. I am determined to fight to the death with the German army here.