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Chapter six hundred and eighty eighth

After this bombing by the Germans, the morale of the British side was quite low. It can be said that pessimism has begun to spread.

No need to look at the expressions of the people in the conference room. After learning about the advantages of the Germans' night bombing, the British senior commanders present began to be discouraged.

It is obvious that if this situation continues, Churchill's confidence that he has finally aroused will be lost. Once he loses the belief that he will win, there will be traitors and surrenders, which is the least easy thing Churchill sees.

Therefore, Churchill must find a way to tell the British that Germany is not omnipotent, and war is a double-edged sword. While stabbing the enemy, he will also be injured!

What else can improve morale better than bombing the other side’s capital?

This has been regarded as a classic by politicians. For example, after the island country bombed Pearl Harbor, the whole United States was filled with a pessimistic atmosphere, believing that the island country's military strength was too strong, and it actually killed the US Pacific base directly.

However, Roosevelt immediately came up with a solution, and used the impossible to achieve the possibility. He used an aircraft carrier to carry bombers to bomb the island country, which suddenly increased morale and played the most prominent role in the United States winning the entire World War II.

Churchill wanted to do this, too.

However, his words immediately aroused Dowtin's dissatisfaction: "No, now we don't have the strength to do that."

If the Germans can succeed, Britain may not be able to succeed. Not to mention anything else, bombing Berlin at night is simply a battle for the British bomber troops.

Looking at the entire World War II, the death rate of bombers was quite high. The British bombers' casualties rate was as high as 50%. You should know that the submarine troops, which have always believed that the highest casualties rate, had only 30% casualties in World War II.

Germany's air defense force is quite complete. They have advanced radar equipment. The prospects for this bombing are not optimistic.

Dowding firmly opposed it.

Hearing Dowding's words, Churchill just said timidly: "General Dowding, it's enough to manage your duties. Think more about how to organize air defense forces and protect our airspace."

It’s useless to say more, Dao Ding is not in charge of this anyway.

In 1936, the Royal Air Force established several special forces: the Destroyer Air Command, the Bombing Aviation Command, the Coast Aviation Command, etc. In the same year, Dowding became the Commander of the Destroyer Air Force.

In other words, the national air defense is under the control of Daoding, but the bombing mission has nothing to do with him.

Churchill's words made Dowding's face turn blue and red, and he finally held it in his arms and said nothing.

The relationship between Dowding and Churchill was not good. After all, Churchill's random command made Dowding very disgusted. However, in this troublesome autumn, Dowding really didn't have the courage to leave. As a senior general, he needed to take responsibility.

Now, the commander of the British bomber force is Lieutenant General Arthur Harris, a slightly fat and white-haired veteran who became a member of the Royal Flying Team, the predecessor of the Royal Air Force, during World War I.

Now he is attracting everyone's attention. When Churchill scolded Dowding, he looked at him.

Lieutenant General Harris knew that it was not easy to bomb Berlin, because his bomber performance was limited and it was impossible to circle a big circle. He could only fly through the airspace of France, the Netherlands and other countries. The interception of German troops along the way was quite terrifying, and it was indeed a thrilling mission.

But, does he have a choice? What is more appropriate to drive bombers to boost morale among the British people?

In his mind, bombers are the best weapons to attack the enemy, disintegrate morale, end war quickly, and avoid massacre.

And now, this is the time!

"Our Royal Bombers will complete the mission successfully." A mouth under a thorny thorn started to move, his speech was strong and encouraging everyone present: "We know that this will be an arduous battle, but we cannot refuse. After all, this is our mission, let the Germans know the outcome of bombing us!"

There is no choice, it must be!

"Yes, and it's time tonight, we'll let the Germans know how powerful we are!" Churchill said.

Tonight! There is only one daytime preparation time, which further aggravates the uncertainty. Dowding frowned and said nothing, and the sorrow of laymen and leaders.

The Germans probably planned this air strike for several months! The supporting equipment took several years to say it further. Even after Cialick took power, Reinhardt sent a large number of agents to the UK, laying the groundwork for the bombing last night.

Otherwise, how is the ground guidance completed? Even if there is radio guidance, the final goal is still guided by the ground. Whether it is the anti-installation street light, the ground bonfire, etc., it is done by the agents who ambushed there in advance.

But Britain was not prepared for anything, and even so, they still had to complete this task.

It is impossible to bomb during the day, so it can only be done at night, and their advantage is that the city of Berlin never sleeps.

If the air defense control is carried out in Berlin because of fear of British air strikes, the whole city is pitch black, it will definitely be shameless. The Germans are definitely the most proud of them. They will not turn the night in Berlin into darkness.

So, they still have hope of success!

"I will personally practice it for the soldiers who went on the war," Churchill said, "I will be at the airport, waiting for them to return in triumph!"

This air strike against Berlin was listed as the highest level mission by Churchill. Churchill is going to go in person, which is inspiring!

"Report, latest news." At this moment, Brigade Commander Hark, who had just received a call, had an excitement on his face: "We have made confirmation that German Head of State Cialek is currently in Paris!"

In Paris! When Churchill heard this news, he was also excited. If this were the case, it would be even better. Compared to bombing Berlin, the danger of bombing Paris is less. If Cialek could be killed, it would be even better!

The Germans bombed their own Whitehall Street and their own bombing of Cialick's official residence. This is what it means to be too tit for tooth. The civilians who were bombed in Berlin were better!

"It seems that we need to reconsider the plan." Churchill lit his cigar, and suddenly he felt relaxed. God, he had not given up on Great Britain yet!
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