Chapter 1999: Change One
"Summarize the recent movement of all the troops within the Allies. This afternoon, I will use it during a meeting with Marshal Foch." Betain said to his staff at the French Army headquarters outside of Paris.
"Yes, the chief of the general staff." An officer said respectfully, and then just before the latter's voice fell, a stern siren cut through the sky, echoing in people's ears like a death ringtone!
"Is it an air defense alert?! What's the situation?" Petain asked loudly. And just after this incident, the door of the command headquarters was suddenly pushed open roughly, and the security officer of the French army headquarters poured a large number of soldiers into the house. Before Petain could react, two strong French soldiers had already walked over, picked up Petain and started to evacuate!
"We just received the alert. At the frontline observation post, we found a large number of German aircraft flying over the front line in the direction of Paris. The Germans are said to have more than 500 aircraft. Therefore, Marshal Foch ordered that all command personnel must immediately Transfer to a nearby air-raid shelter. Our location may no longer be a secret in the eyes of the Germans." On the way out, the security officer explained to Petain.
"Just kidding, how could the Germans bomb us?" Petain said angrily.
"This is nothing strange, right? German bombers can even cross the English Channel to bomb London. And our position is only 70 kilometers away from the front line in a straight line. Even if bomber bombers can arrive in 40 minutes, if they move Hurry up, leave in the morning, you can return to the base before 11 noon, and then take a rest to prepare for lunch." An officer next to him whispered.
"Fuck it!" Petain was completely speechless, because he knew that his ideas with most French officers did not seem to be on the same line... From a military point of view, it is naturally easy for the Luftwaffe to attack Paris. But the question is, aren’t the Germans now air raids on London? In previous contact with the Germans, didn't Crown Prince Ruprecht, the commander-in-chief of the German army on the western front, said that the main opponent was the British? Why has it suddenly begun a large-scale air strike against the French army now? What's happening here? !
Bethan is not very afraid of bombs dropped by hundreds of German bombers. What he is worried about is whether the strategic direction of the Germans has changed! For example, shifting the target from the UK to the French? At the thought of this, Bei Dang suddenly felt cold. This is simply the most terrible situation! If this happens, Petain does not know how the Germans will treat the British, but France must be dead!
"Colonel Bell! Call me Colonel Bell immediately! I now want to know the situation over London today! Also, send our reconnaissance planes to conduct near reconnaissance at the German frontline airport. Hurry!" Petain said loudly and said Full of anxiety and a trace of fear!
"Your Excellency Chief of the General Staff, we now have only 4 squadrons of reconnaissance aircraft that can perform long-range reconnaissance missions." A staff officer who had withdrawn alongside reminded him.
"I don’t care. Before tonight, I must understand the deployment of the Luftwaffe at the major frontline airports. Well, I know this is not realistic, but I must at least know whether the previously vacant airports are now full. Airplane!" Petain ordered.
Previously, because of the need to bomb London, a large number of German bombers were concentrated in coastal airfields, that is, in the northern section of the battle line. If the Germans target the French this time, then a large number of aircraft will inevitably move from The northern line was transferred to the middle and southern lines. According to the style of the prince, the deployment of the air force in his hands will be the weather vane of the offensive direction, as was the case when fighting in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Bavarian Army. According to Petain's experience, if a large number of planes are really concentrated on the opposite side of the French army position, then the probability that the German army will attack the French is about 70%!
Ten minutes later, in the underground bunker next to the command post, Petain saw the same marshal Foch with the same dusty face. The latter's face was as bad as his. After a simple layout, the French General Staff was once again operating efficiently. As time went by, extraordinary intelligence was sent to Foch and Petain through various channels.
"Today, German bombers did not bomb London. They only attacked some coastal ports, and the number of planes taking off was very small, about 300 sorties. It was less than one-third of the big bombing three days ago." Said to Foch with a calm face.
"The Germans did not bomb our headquarters this time, nor did they attack the government offices and people's livelihood facilities in Paris. They put their targets on railway stations, military depots and factories. In total, more than 500 German aircraft entered our rear. , Throwing down more than 400 tons of bombs ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ was caught off guard and we suffered heavy losses. The Air Force did not respond. There may be some problems with the transportation of the Third and Fifth Army. Repairing these damages is probably It will take a week," said an officer next to him.
"Even if the Germans called them two days in advance, telling them that the Germans are going to bomb there, these guys are still powerless!" Petain said angrily. "Well, now, everyone is going out. Except for some people I previously licensed, everyone can't come in. That's it!" Petain's violent temper made almost everyone in the audience a little uncomfortable, because it has already Somewhat rude and rude!
"It's just unreasonable." Some people have whispered behind their backs.
"Execute, there are some things that you can't know and participate in." Foch said after a long sigh. After hearing the previous news, the expression on Foch's face can be described as pale. Before, it was angry and angry. And now I am afraid! Although Foch is the main combat faction, but to be honest, Foch still has a rough estimate of the French army's combat effectiveness. Definitely can't beat the Germans.
"Perhaps it is a coincidence that the Germans did not visit London this time. Of course, if you are more optimistic, it may be due to the lack of German manpower? The most important thing is that I don't think the Germans will compromise with the British at this time. The prince hates the British! British talents are their greatest enemy!" To be honest, Foch didn't believe what he said just now! Now, he can only comfort himself by words.
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