Chapter 2068: Time

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　　 However, surrender is not only a military issue, but also a political issue. For example, now that the French have chosen to surrender, are the Germans willing to accept it? If what the French can give is too far from the expectations of the Germans, unless the French says that they are unconditionally surrendering, the French will definitely have to bite the bullet in a short time.

"No matter what, this war is about to end, and we should leave." Marshal Haig didn't know what the attitude of the French was now, and he didn't know if there were any tricks between Germany and France, but he knew. If the Germans act on the British Army, then the British Expeditionary Force will definitely not be able to stop it. What if it can't beat it in this situation? Naturally, I am ready to run away.

　　 From a purely military perspective, running is necessary, and the faster the better. But the problem is that running away is also not a purely military issue, it is also a political issue. If the French did not surrender and the British army is ready to run away, then this matter will also be a big deal, and the mistrust and hostility between the two sides will continue. Ten years or even decades after the war! The Germans won this war, and the confrontation between Britain and Germany will be a long-term process. If the French have a grudge against the British, then Britain will not have a reliable ally in Western Europe. This is for Britain. It is undoubtedly disastrous. So, in this dilemma, Marshal Haig didn't know how to choose. At this moment, the phone on the Marshal's desk rang.

　　 "I am Asquith, I have received the telegram you forwarded by Marshal Haig. Now I want to hear your thoughts first." The British Prime Minister asked.

“It’s meaningless for the war to continue. We all underestimated the Germans’ combat effectiveness. They even defeated the French without much effort. Without the help of more than 2 million French troops, we could not face the Germans. Therefore, my greatest wish now is to bring the officers and soldiers of the British Empire back alive as much as possible.” Marshal Haig said.

　　 "The French have not collapsed. Although they have suffered heavy losses, they now have at least nearly 2 million troops." Asquith said.

"It's not the same. This time, Marshal Foch concentrated the most elite and tenacious troops in the entire French army. However, the Germans easily defeated the French's hard-working elite like a child. Now France It is not clear how strong people control the remaining army. Perhaps a symbolic attack by the Germans will cause the French to collapse." Marshal Haig said.

　　 "So, you mean, we lost the war?" After a long silence, the voice from the other side was a little sad.

　　 "We are better than the French. If the French surrender can only be exchanged for the Germans not entering Paris, then we concede defeat now, at least to ensure the safety of the homeland." Marshal Haig said. "By the way, I want to ask, what is the attitude of the French now?"

"As early as two days ago, when the German Rapid Corps broke through the French defense line and went deep, our ambassador to France had already had talks with the French president. We veiled out what to do if the situation cannot be saved. The French’s answer was to ask the United States for help and try to ensure that the French-German border does not change.” Asquith said.

　　 "This is not good news for us." Marshal Haig said after thinking for a moment. If the French are telling the truth, it means that the French have seriously considered the losses and the bottom line after the defeat! As long as the European continent remains unchanged, some of the African colonies can be abandoned. The most important thing is that the French mentioned that they want to ask the Americans for help, and this means that France must be cut off from the British. In order to prevent Germany from becoming bigger, the United States will consider helping France mediate. But it will definitely not help the British.... And if the Americans helped the French mediate, the French are still allies with the British? This is unlikely, right?

　　 "Now that it has reached the last juncture, can we consider the issue of withdrawing troops?" After a moment of silence, Haig asked his most concern. It's all like this, why stay here? The so-called allies are fateful birds, and the catastrophe is coming! There are more than one million outstanding men from the British Empire in his own hands!

"The friendship between France and Germany still needs to continue. Even if it is not an ally, we must maintain a fairly good relationship between the two sides. If we abandon France at this time, then we are tantamount to pushing this European power to the Germans and Germans. On the American side. The British Empire does not even have a reliable ally. This is something that has never happened in hundreds of years." After a full minute of silence, Prime Minister Asquith said.

"But the situation on the battlefield is irretrievable. We don't know when the German offensive will begin. The French are about to succumb. Even in order to get more chips, the Germans will act on us. We definitely can't stop it. If, as Lord Hamilton said, the Germans and the French reach a tacit understanding ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ then our situation will be even worse! Your Prime Minister, we must be responsible for the lives of millions of soldiers in the British Empire! "Marshal Haig said loudly.

　　 "Lord Hamilton's thoughts are understandable. But this is just a guess after all. If we abandon the French first, then the situation in the British Empire after the war will be very bad." Prime Minister Asquith repeated again.

"Then at least we have to make some preparations. It is not easy for millions of troops and their equipment to withdraw to the mainland. While blocking possible German attacks, we must gather troops and then board and evacuate at the port. In the strait of just tens of kilometers, we have to face German bombers, submarines and mines, as well as to raise enough civilian ships to transport. At least for now, we should act and take all the wounded and most of them. The non-combatants were evacuated from the battlefield." Marshal Haig had already used a pleading tone, not for himself, but for the British Empire's army!

"I understand your request. I will immediately mobilize the fleet to prepare for the evacuation, but it will take time. If the French succumb, then the German air force can free up to blockade the English Channel, during the day. Large-scale transportation is undoubtedly dangerous, and at night we need to face the German wolves and a large number of mines. There may also be destroyers of the high seas fleet." Prime Minister Asquith said.

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