"The construction of the floating bridges of Your Highness and 2nd Army Corps has begun. In an hour, the first floating bridge will be successfully constructed. By then, our main force will be able to cross Marne River and participate in the attack on Anglo-French Allied Forces." 2nd Army Corps Commander General Bülow looked excited.
Originally, they expected that this Marne River battle would cause the troops to suffer heavy losses again. But they didn't expect that Anglo-French Allied Forces's Marne Defense Line would not cause them much trouble. Under the fierce attack of German military, we have now successfully crossed the river. Next, we only need to build a pontoon bridge and send more troops to the South Bank of the Marne River, and then we can defeat Anglo-French Allied Forces according to the predetermined plan.
"Your Highness, 3rd Army Corps's floating bridges have also begun to be built. Soon, our main force will be able to cross the river." Major General 3rd Army Corps Commander Hutier said.
Immediately, Duke of Württemberg, 4th Army Corps Commander also said that their main force would be able to cross the river at night at most.
Oscar is also very happy. Judging from the current situation, the development of the war situation is very beneficial to German military. Although, the official attack has just begun on the first day. However, German military has achieved great results in today's attack. Anglo-French Allied Forces's painstakingly built Marne Defense Line seems vulnerable to German offensive.
Of course, all this is based on the fact that German military used strong fire support when attacking. Not only did they gather a large number of heavy artillery, they also received support from a large number of aircraft. Directly using firepower, Anglo-French Allied Forces was severely damaged and its defenses were blown to pieces. And relied on strong firepower to support the infantry in crossing the river, thus breaking through Anglo-French Allied Forces's first line of defense.
Without German military's half-year preparations, which greatly strengthened the firepower of the troops, none of this would have been possible. In addition, the consumption of logistical supplies is also an astronomical figure.
Although German military paid a high price for this, in Oscar's opinion, it was all worth it. As long as Anglo-French Allied Forces can be defeated and this war is won, then all the efforts will be rewarded.
"Well, generals. Next, we need to prevent Anglo-French Allied Forces from counterattacking. They will not be willing to let us break through the defense line like this. Once our main force passes Marne River, they will not be able to resist it at all." Oscar reminded.
"Yes, Your Highness." All three legions Commander replied.
Floating bridges one after another appeared on the Marne River thanks to the efforts of German military engineers. The German military soldiers of the brigade successfully passed the pontoon bridge and arrived at the South Bank of the Marne River. They immediately threw themselves into attacking Anglo-French Allied Forces's defense, making Anglo-French Allied Forces feel even more pressure.
The situation on the battlefield has become increasingly unfavorable to Anglo-French Allied Forces. French 2nd Army Corps Commander Admiral Deccasi Terno, 4th Army Group Commander Robert? George Neville, 6th Army Group Commander General Charles? General Dazed, British Expeditionary Force 2nd Army Corps Commander General Roy, all rushed to the headquarters and reported to Marshal Joffre the unfavorable situation on the front line.
"Marshal, our first-line position has been lost. The second-line position has begun to be attacked by the Germany people. Now, the Germany people are crossing the river in large numbers. Once they successfully cross the river, our pressure will be even greater. By then, our defense line will most likely be completely broken through by the Germany people." Admiral Roy said with a dark face.
Marshal Joffre's face was also very ugly. Four armies on the front line, with more than 800,000 people, can't hold on for even one day? In this case, how can we continue to fight this battle?
"Gentlemen, this is only the first day of the Germany people's attack. Can't we resist it? In this case, we might as well just evacuate Marne Defense Line." Marshal Joffre said angrily.
"Your Excellency, although the Germany people only started attacking today. However, their firepower preparations started yesterday. Under the powerful artillery fire and missiles of the Germany people, Under the bombing of the aircraft, our defense line has been destroyed. The soldiers had to fight fiercely with the Germany people within the dilapidated defense line. It was a desperate effort to persist until this point." General Roy was a little dissatisfied. He obviously cannot accept Marshal Joffre's accusation.
Several other French generals were also a little dissatisfied, but they couldn't argue with their immediate superiors. Admiral Roy is Army Group Commander of British Expeditionary Force, so there is no need to worry about this.
"Yes! Marshal. When our soldiers were fighting, German aircraft was still hovering over their heads. I don't know how many soldiers were killed or blown up by German aircraft. Under such circumstances, it is naturally difficult for us to resist the attack of Germany people." General Dekasi Terno also said.
"Okay, what do you want to do? Evacuate Marne Defense Line? Marne Defense Line is already our best line of defense. If we give up here, then there will be no danger from here to Paris." Marshal Joffre said.
"Marshal, of course we will not ask for the evacuation of the Marne River. What is the difference between that and surrendering to the Germany people? In view of the fierce offensive of the Germany people, we hope that We can get more reinforcements, launch a counterattack against the Germany people, drive them down the river, and drive them back to the North Bank of the Marne River," Admiral Roy said.
"Do we need to put 8th Army Corps and 9th Army Corps into battle now? Everyone must consider that these two group armies are the last reserves in our hands." Marshal Joffre looked ashen.
"Marshal, if the attack of Germany can be repelled, then 8th Army Corps and 9th Army Corps can immediately withdraw to rest and continue to serve as the reserve team. If the attack of Germany cannot be repelled, then it seems that retaining a strong reserve team will have no effect." Admiral Roy said.
Marshal Joffre thought about it and finally accepted the suggestion. Indeed, German military is so powerful that if it can't even hold on to the front line of defense, there will be no point in retaining a strong reserve team.
After some deliberations, the French army decided to invest the reserve teams of the two armies tomorrow morning to launch an attack on German military who had crossed Marne River, driving German military back to the north of the Marne River in one fell swoop. The four armies on the front line will also invest their main forces in this counterattack to fight German military in a desperate fight!