"General, dawn is about to break. What should we do?" a lieutenant general and corps commander asked with a worried expression.
General Haig's expression was equally grim. The German defensive line was too solid, and their fighting spirit was unexpectedly fierce. This had caused the British army to pay an enormous price during the night's assault, yet they had been unable to do anything to the German defensive line. They could only watch helplessly as a thick layer of corpses piled up before it.
"Once daylight comes, we will no longer be able to break through the German defensive line. German warships and aircraft will soon launch large-scale shelling and bombing against us. Under such circumstances, continuing the attack would merely send the troops to their deaths!" General Haig said helplessly.
"Yes, General. It seems the situation is about to develop in a direction extremely unfavorable to us," the other generals said. Everyone was deeply worried about how the battle was unfolding.
"Order the troops to prepare to withdraw!" General Haig ordered.
"Yes, General!" The adjutant immediately went to relay the order.
Although withdrawing now left the British commanders deeply unwilling, they knew there was no other way. If they did not withdraw, they would only pay an even greater price.
The German commanders at the front, meanwhile, all breathed sighs of relief. Daylight had arrived, and their crisis could be considered over. They had also gained a firm foothold on the British mainland. Next, as long as more and more troops continued landing in Britain, they could launch a large-scale offensive. The coming battle would develop in their favor.
"Report, General. Headquarters has sent word that the Army Air Corps is about to launch an air raid against the British. The navy's Naval Guns will also soon begin large-scale