Rouen, British Expeditionary Force 1st Army Corps Command, General Haig frowned.
On the first day German military launched its attack on Rouen, it caused huge casualties to the British army. Not only did they lose outer defensive line of Rouen, but they also lost a lot of urban area. As for the casualties of the troops, General Haig was very distressed.
"General, the Germany people's offensive is too fierce. A large area has been lost in the east and north of the city. Especially in the east of the city, two of our Infantry Division have been defeated by the Germany people. The leading force of the Germany people is less than two kilometers away from the headquarters in a straight line." A major general reported to General Haig.
"This is really bad news. Is there no way we can resist the Germany people's attack?" General Haig was very speechless. British Expeditionary Force 1st Army Corps is the most powerful unit of the British Army. However, in front of Germany people, he seemed vulnerable. For General Haig, being speechless was a huge blow.
"General, the combat effectiveness of the Germany people has indeed been greatly improved compared to last year. Especially the new 8th Army Corps who appeared on the Western Front, I feel that they are very good at street fighting. They are very good at street fighting., performed with ease, our defenders, even with the support of defensive fortifications, were still beaten back by the Germany people. If this continues, we may not be able to hold on for much longer," the major general continued.
"Hell, isn't there any good news?" General Haig said angrily.
"General, the only good news is that our anti-tank weapons performed pretty well. When the Germany people sent out tanks to attack our outer positions, we killed dozens of tanks. However, our anti-tank troops also suffered heavy losses. 37mm Anti-Tank Gun was able to destroy German tanks. But Yes, Anti-Tank Rifle, but it cannot penetrate the front armor of the Germany tank, and can only penetrate its side armor. If the Germany people dare to invest their tank troops in street fighting, we will definitely cause their tank troops to pay greater casualties." Another major general said with excitement.
"It is a pity that the Germany people have not dispatched any more tank troops. They have obviously realized the threat of our anti-tank weapons to their tanks. But even so, we still cannot resist the Germany people's attack in the Rouen city." General Haig said.
The atmosphere in the office suddenly seemed a bit solemn. The current war situation is undoubtedly very unfavorable to the British army. If they are not careful, they may lose this battle. By then, 1st Army Corps will suffer heavy losses or even be completely wiped out.
"Gentlemen, we have to find a way to withstand the Germany people's offensive in Rouen. Otherwise, we may suffer an unprecedented defeat." General Haig said.
However, they have no other choice but to continue to defend Rouen. Let alone launch a counterattack. Once they launch a counterattack, German armored forces will undoubtedly be waiting for them. At that time, their troops will be directly crushed into pieces by German armored forces.
With no other option, General Haig had to send Telegram to British Expeditionary Force Headquarters, hoping that one of Expeditionary Force 3rd Army Corps and French 1st Army Corps led by General Benson could speed up and come to reinforce them.
And this is exactly what German military wants to see.
Reconnaissance Aircraft of German military has been paying attention to the movements of the British army 3rd Army Corps and French 1st Army Corps. After learning that they were accelerating towards Rouen After E arrived, Commander of the 1st Army Corps General Kluck and 8th Army Corps Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Ludendorff all laughed.
"General, reinforcements from the Britain people have arrived. It's time for us to dispatch." Lieutenant General Ludendorff said.
After German military defeats Rouen, it is necessary to survive Seine River. In this case, their supply lines will be in danger. If Anglo-French Allied Forces can be defeated before getting through the Seine River, then it will be relatively easy.
They attacked Rouen but did not try their best, just waiting for Anglo-French Allied Forces to come to their door.
"There are more than 300,000 Anglo-French Allied Forces who came to the rescue. If we can eat them all, then we will win this battle." General Kluck's eyes were shining with excitement.
Anglo-French Allied Forces The troops deployed in the northwest include only three armies, totaling more than 600,000 people. If they can eat these 300,000 people in one bite, they can then eat Rouen's 200,000 people. Then, Anglo-French Allied Forces only has 100,000 people left. Even if they draw reinforcements from other places, it is no longer a concern. After all, Central Army Group and Right Wing Army Group of German military are also launching attacks.
"This time, both of our Armored Division can go into battle. There is no problem in defeating Anglo-French Allied Forces's reinforcements. But it is very difficult to say how big the results can be." Lieutenant General Ludendorff said. Of course he also hopes that the bigger the result, the better.
In order to eat as many Anglo-French Allied Forces reinforcements as possible, German 1st Army Corps and 8th Army Corps made careful arrangements. 1st Armored Division and 8th Armored Division will serve as the main force of the assault. In addition, 1st Infantry Division and 34th Infantry Division will be responsible for making a detour and blocking the retreat path of Anglo-French Allied Forces. The remaining Infantry Division will go into battle one after another, trying to encircle and annihilate Anglo-French Allied Forces's 300,000 reinforcements in the area east of Rouen.
The two Armored Divisions of German military lost dozens of tanks in Rouen. This was undoubtedly a big loss for them. But this time in the field battle, they were still the main force. Both Armored Division also believe that they can once again play a key role in this battle.
Commander of the British 3rd Army Corps General Benson, after receiving the order from Sir French, ordered the 300,000 reinforcements led by him to speed up and march towards Rouen. At the same time, he also had a dream of attacking German military's side and defeating German military in one fell swoop. In his opinion, German military's main force at this moment must have been used to attack Rouen, and the remaining troops will not be too many. As long as he leads his troops to attack, he will definitely win.
Unfortunately, General Benson did not know that when German military attacked Rouen, he did not invest many troops. He only invested six Infantry Division, which already made the British army in the city unable to resist. The rest of the main force has their pockets open, waiting for the 300,000 people led by General Benson!