Four hundred and ninetieth eight chapters save the troops
At this time, what is needed most is firm belief, and Churchill's belief has never disappeared.
For Churchill, nothing is insurmountable, it is just a temporary difficulty. However, when he came to the Prime Minister's Office and met French Prime Minister Renault and French Commander-in-Chief Gan Molin, Churchill knew that he had overestimated the French.
Now, it was just dawn and everyone was not sleeping. Their eyes were red and their faces were covered in disgrace.
"We must block the German armored forces, their impact is too fierce." A voice said.
Hearing this voice, Churchill was delighted. So far, there are such a determined commander in the French army?
He looked over and saw that he knew this person, 72-year-old Maxim Weigang, who had been the chief of staff for five years during World War I, and now he has just returned from Syria.
The failure of the French army must be blamed, and the most suitable candidate is of course the current commander-in-chief of the French army, Gan Molin. His arrogance and his wrong judgment ruined the entire French army.
Wei Gang's arrival was destined to step down, and now it is also the last handover.
"But we no longer have a strategic reserve team, and now there is no army that can stand out between the German armored cluster and the English Channel. The Germans can march towards the sea effortlessly," said Gan Molin: "Wei Gang, what can you do?"
Gan Molin judged that the main attack direction of the German army was in the north, so he sent all the reserves to the north. Now, they were all trapped in the German encirclement. Where can we mobilize more troops to block the Germans?
"Now, our army just lacks the spirit of fighting to the death." Wei Gang said: "We must issue orders to the front-line troops and never take a step back! The British First Armored Division and others are all powerful brigades. Now, they are just scared by the German offensive. As long as we set up the spot and engage in positional warfare, we can still save the situation."
Wei Gang had just returned from Syria and didn't know much about the situation in Europe. He just had the halo of famous generals in his battle. Now he is still actively fighting with landlords. However, when he commanded a few battles, he suddenly changed from a firm pro-war faction to a surrender faction.
Fighting to the death, in fact, his statement is also good. Although the Germans seem to be very fierce, the combat will of the front-line army is too weak, which is also an important aspect. As long as the order to fight to the death is issued, the situation may be restored.
Wei Gang's idea was the same as the Soviet Union's military order No. 227. Stalin used this method to stop the retreat of the army.
Now, Wei Gang wants to do this, but unfortunately, it is impossible.
For example, Churchill, who had just entered the door, definitely didn't want to do this.
Indeed, fighting to the death may save anything, but more will be lost, for example, how many people will be killed in the British Expeditionary Force? Since failure is inevitable, why continue to fight?
Isn't it a better choice to retreat first?
After hearing Wei Gang's words, Churchill finally spoke out: "Everyone, I have a suggestion."
Fatty Qiu's words made everyone stop controversy and looked at him.
"Now, the most important thing for us is to save our troops." Churchill said: "As long as the army is preserved, the hope of victory is preserved."
Churchill's words are correct.
The war caused Britain and France to lose a whole generation of young people. Of course, they have realized that population is the most important thing. If these armies were eaten by the Germans, it would be impossible for Britain and France to reorganize an army of the same trees.
The best way to save the army trapped in the encirclement is to save them.
"But we don't have enough reserves anymore and we can't save them." Gan Molin almost repeated the words just now.
There is no reserve team anymore. In the south of the encirclement, it is the most elite German armed SS. If you want to break through their defense and rescue your own army, you need an absolutely elite army.
They don't.
"We don't have to rescue them from land," Churchill said. "Now, the best way is to rescue them from sea before the encirclement of the Germans formed."
Rescue from the sea! Hearing Churchill's words, Renault's eyes lit up, "How to save?"
"Immediately launch all our transport ships and transport our troops to Britain at the Dunkirk port that the Germans have not yet arrived." Churchill said: "This is the final plan to save the troops in the encirclement, and it must be fast!"
Churchill spoke in a hurry: "We don't have more time and we must make decisions as soon as possible. Once the Germans attack Dunkirk and encircle the encirclement, we will have no chance."
It is no longer possible to retreat from land because there is no reserve team, but you don’t have to worry about it from sea.
Although the British fleet had just suffered a crushing defeat at sea, it was in the Atlantic Ocean after all. On the narrow English Channel, British land-based fighters would provide air supremacy. It was impossible for German warships to run into the English Channel to stop them at the risk.
Must be fast!
Wei Gang was stunned. If these troops retreated, what would he use to stop the German army?
You should know that now in the north, the main force of the French army! The remaining southern troops belong to the second-line troops. If these troops retreat to Britain, how could France continue to fight against the war?
It can be said that once these new forces leave, France will no longer have to fight and surrender directly.
"Everyone, only by preserving the troops can we win in the future. If this group of troops is eaten by the Germans, it will be difficult for us to turn over." Churchill's tone increased a little: "We have missed an opportunity, and now we can't miss it."
Churchill was extremely sure that he infected everyone: "Because of our initial mistakes, the war against Germany is destined to be a difficult war. When we are at a disadvantage now, we must find ways to preserve our army in order to wait for the day of victory!"
Churchill's eyes flashed across everyone's face, and with his firm eyes, he told everyone that his plan was correct!
When his eyes finally fell on Renault's face, Renault nodded.
Chapter completed!