Chapter 2000 Changes II

"Up to now, you are still deceiving yourself and others!" Petain is really convinced of Foch, at this moment, Foch still has such naive fantasies!

"Of course I want to believe what you said is true, but what if things get to a level that we don't want to see? Who do you count on to save France? Are you responsible for the hundreds of thousands of French men who died tragically on the battlefield because of someone's decision? Can you take this responsibility? The war is over for us, and I can only think about one thing now, that is, how to Reduce the losses of France as much as possible, and then send those millions of French who have already been on the battlefield back home safely!"

"Am I doing this wrong? And you! Why do you let the war continue when you know that we have no chance of winning militarily! Why do you hesitate when the Germans are willing to let us go?"

"You will definitely go to hell! Because of your decision, let hundreds of thousands or even millions of excellent French soldiers die in vain! Because of your decision, Germany may spare no effort to suppress France! Then use various means to turn France into Become a worthless country!" Pétain's almost hysterical roar resounded throughout the room, while Foch, opposite him, slumped on his seat weakly.

At this moment, the doorbell rang outside the house. Petain collected his emotions and opened the door, and the attendants outside sent him several newly collected materials. Afterwards, Petain threw one of the copies in front of Foch, and he himself began to look through the documents in his hand.

Half an hour later, with a bang, Petain slammed the documents in his hand onto the table!

"More than 70% of the three most powerful heavy bomber wings of the Empire, the Lancers, and Swan Castle have moved to the airfield on the center line. This is the result of radio detection. Their call signs and telegrams The method is exactly the same as before, and the sending location has also been confirmed.”

"We currently know that more than 80% of the front-line airports in Germany are full of planes. This is definitely a large-scale mobilization. This is based on aviation intelligence collection. Our pilots have witnessed large-scale launches at these airports. drop activity."

"In terms of the army, the five Bavarian armored divisions that have been deployed in Belgium have already decided to go to the western front, you know? In Asia Minor, two Bavarian armored divisions defeated the last army under the command of General Joffre in a frontal battle. An elite French army of 150,000! Our army, armed with the best officers and best equipment, was defeated in a few days."

"Do you know what this means? Foch! You bastard!" Petain said every word.

"The current situation can only prove that the Germans may attack us. Although the result is very bad, the British will not die, will they?" Foch sorted out his thoughts and said.

"What you want to know doesn't make any sense to France now. To be honest, your judgment of the strength of the enemy and us may be biased in your mind, but the general direction is not wrong. The fundamental reason why you want to persevere It's not that you think the French Army can block the opponent, the fundamental reason is two points." Pétain said, stretching out two fingers.

"The first point is that the British air force has an advantage, which can effectively block the Germans' subsequent attacks. Of course, it seems that the British can't even guarantee the sky above their heads, so this point is no longer true.

"As for the second point? It's a bit ironic to say that it is precisely because of the goodwill shown by Crown Prince Ruprecht that you have the courage to fight against Germany, because you know that the Germans cannot attack the British and French armies at the same time.

And since the prince decided to attack the British, there would be no heavy pressure on the French side. Therefore, it is not because you are not afraid of the Germans, but because you believe that the Germans will not target us! "

"Don't refute my words, look at your performance just now, it has proved your weakness! You are more afraid of the Bavarian Army than I am! Isn't it?" There was a strong taste of sarcasm in Petain's words.

"So, what shall we do now?" Foch was already a little nervous. His painted skin has been completely exposed by Petain. In fact, Foch is not very afraid of the Prussian Army. After all, the two sides have been fighting for two years and have seen all kinds of routines. Sometimes what you don't understand is the scariest thing, especially when an opponent you don't understand has an extremely dazzling record as a footnote!

In fact, Foch still recognized Joffre's military talent very much. After the Battle of Asia Minor, Foch also defended Joffre, and Foch also specially studied the battle reports of all parties in the Battle of Asia Minor, studied the strategy and tactics of the Bavarian Army, and then Foch came to a conclusion that in the West Lines, relying on trenches and defense lines cannot stop the Bavarian Army's attack.

The fundamental reason why trench warfare is so popular on the Western Front is that the air forces of both sides do not have the power to carry out decisive strikes against the opponent's deep units. At the same time, the armored forces are also half a catty, so it is difficult to break through. But the situation is different now. The level of the Bavarian Legion's armored forces is obviously higher than that of the Prussian Legion. Now the British Air Force has been beaten to pieces on the battlefield, and German planes rule the sky. And the westward advance of a large number of heavy artillery troops of the Austro-Hungarian Empire made up for the last link of the offensive!

Well, the German armored forces with absolute superiority will act as the spearhead of the attack, and the artillery forces of the dominant Allied countries will provide fire support. The Allied air force cut off the support channel and isolated the breakthrough position. Well, the French army with poor support lines will sooner or later be eaten by the attacker. Coupled with the follow-up of a large number of fast infantry, the French will definitely not be able to fight. As Pétain said, the fundamental reason for Foch to make the decision to fight a trial first is the goodwill shown by the prince to the French, not Foch's confidence in the French army!

"I don't know. The current situation is still unclear. I don't know why the Germans decided to turn around. Now I have to go back to Paris to meet the president and prime minister to understand the situation. Then make a decision!" Petain calmed down , and said in a calm tone as much as possible: "Foch, for the sake of France, don't make trouble for me. You are not a good fighter. I don't feel relieved to entrust the front line to you. Can you use General Joffre again? ? Let him only be a staff officer."

"Okay, I can do this," Foch said.

"Then, another question, now, can you give me the decision-making power in your hands?" Petain stared at Foch and said every word.

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