Chapter 2069: Time

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The withdrawal of millions of troops is definitely not an easy task. Take the historical Dunkirk retreat as an example. In fact, when the defeat of France was a foregone conclusion, the British were as early as May 19, 1940. It is already ready to start the retreat, but in fact, the actual start of the retreat is May 26! In other words, the preparatory work was carried out for a full 7 days! Counting from the evening of May 26 to the end of June 4, the British retreated almost with all but only 340,000 troops in 9 days! Moreover, this kind of evacuation was achieved after all the heavy equipment was thrown away, and the troops had been concentrated near Dunkirk!

　　 And now? Haha, the British Expeditionary Force currently has at least 1.2 million troops left. The advantage of the Luftwaffe has made the air over the English Channel almost a no-fly zone for British Air Forces, and the 1.2 million troops are still scattered. The frontal front is 200 kilometers long. So, based on the current situation, it is almost impossible for the British to escape from the dead. Although they can use more ports, they are huge Compared to the disadvantages of, this bonus point is nothing at all.

　　 "When can we evacuate?" After Asquith opened an opening, Marshal Haig pursued the victory, and he wanted to finalize the matter first.

"At present, the time is completely uncertain. We have to negotiate with other parties. We are still allies with the French. You will have the opportunity to withdraw from the French front only after blocking the first wave of the German offensive. The cabinet finally issued a retreat. Before ordering, you must hold on to the last moment!" Prime Minister Asquith emphasized finally.

　　 "So, under the current circumstances, can I shrink my troops and build a circular fortification?" Marshal Haig asked after hesitating for a moment. If we were fighting side by side with the French before, then maintaining a coherent front is still necessary, but now? If the French admit the counsel, then maintaining the front becomes meaningless. Although supported by trenches, the 200-kilometer front is really too long. It grows to the point where the British are unable to guard or even want to guard. It is clear at a glance which of the long snake formation and the Baotuan defense is better. Therefore, at this time, Marshal Haig has already thought about cutting off with the French and then shrinking the troops.

In fact, Marshal Haig’s proposal was very close to the correct result, and even suspected that the French army might have entered into a deal with Germany, but unfortunately, Marshal Haig still missed two points. Point, he didn't expect the German offensive to come so soon in the future! After all, the German army used to attack from the southern front, and now it is still surrounding the Hamilton Army. According to the British perception, how can it take a week to eat this more than 200,000 army?

Another point is that he still underestimated the German military strength. Ruprecht was ready to fight on the two fronts almost at the same time. Although Marshal Haig realized that the Germans were far from doing their best, he absolutely could not think of it. The forces of the four armies can launch an offensive at any time. According to Haig’s inference, the German army should attack the Hamilton Army before the main force moves northward, and after counting the time to fight, rest and continue northward, Haig believes that at least he still has Ten to twelve days can be prepared for defense and retreat.

　　 But what about the actual situation? Ruprecht didn’t have to wait for Army Group B to settle the Hamilton Army before launching an offensive. In fact, Army Group B was just a supplement. Army Group A, which is really responsible for the British, could launch at any time. Ruprecht wanted Only the Air Force is waiting! The Air Force's large-scale transition can be completed within 2 days!

　　 And in order to ensure the smooth attack, the French also made preparations. I really thought that after two years of repairing the defense line, the Germans could easily cross a depth of tens of kilometers after the army was withdrawn? What do you think? Not to mention, at least the minefields must be cleared and marked, and trenches up to a few meters wide and several meters deep also need to be filled, or a suitable area must be selected for bridges. Barbed wire and obstacles need to be removed or blasted, and where to set up supply points and military stations along the way also needs to be determined after investigating the entire battlefield under the guidance of the French. By the way, there is one more point, that is, deep into the rear of the French army. After that, you must also understand the traffic, rivers and terrain. These Germans are already doing it, and the French are really cooperative this time!

But all of this is something to say. At least on the issue of time, the British misjudged the situation, not only the Germans, but also the French, according to Marshal Haig’s worst thoughts. , The French and the Germans compromised, but they will not be able to help the Germans deal with the British. However, in fact, apart from the fact that France did not directly use force against the British, everything else could help!

　　 Some people may be surprised, how can the French be so confused? In fact, this is the correct way to deal with the matter. It's hard to see. At this time, if the French are not honest, will they wait for the Germans to settle their accounts? Look at the Germans immediately after the surrender of Italy and Romania in World War II~www.wuxiaspot.com~ This is actually a normal operation! To put it in a more vulgar way of saying that is to vote for the name!

　　 "The defense line can be adjusted appropriately, but the contact with the French cannot be interrupted. We are still allies after all." Asquith thought for a while and said.

In fact, this has opened a convenient door for Marshal Haig. As long as the front is not broken, you can leave a certain number of troops on the front as a facade, and then the main force will be ready to withdraw, and then the force will be reduced and ready to defend. Isn’t it enough for coastal areas?

　　 "Okay, that's the case, then I'll go and arrange." Marshal Haig breathed a sigh of relief after getting permission, but for Prime Minister Asquith, the real trouble has just begun.

　　 "Your Excellency, Mr. Lloyd George, Lord Balfour, and Sir Jericho have arrived. They are waiting for your call." Just put down the phone, Prime Minister Asquith is about to prepare for the next meeting. Lloyd George is the Secretary of the Army and is now in charge of munitions. Of course, Lord Balfour is in charge of diplomacy, and Sir Jericho is in charge of the navy. These people are heavyweights. The fate of 70% of the British Empire is In the hands of these people!

　　 "Well, now the British Empire has reached the most critical moment. We need to work together to win the empire. The content of the meeting is top secret, and we must keep it absolutely confidential!" Prime Minister Asquith said.

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