Oscar has always valued the lives of soldiers. On the one hand, Germany has a small number of people to begin with, and the soldiers are all young and strong. If one dies, one will be lost. It is naturally the best if one can die less in the war. On the other hand, the reason why Oscar is deeply loved by everyone in the army has a lot to do with this aspect.
This is also reflected in German 8th Army Corps's command operations. Officers will not let soldiers fight for problems that can be solved with artillery shells. Although this has increased the logistical pressure on the troops a lot, it has effectively reduced the casualties of the troops. This kind of command ideology has now been widely supported by the generals of German military.
After all, life is inherently fragile in war. The superiors can value the lives of soldiers, which is undoubtedly a blessing for the majority of soldiers.
Therefore, Oscar simply turned a blind eye to the requests of those artists. Of course, art, cultural relics and antiques are very important. But in the eyes of Oscar, the lives of his soldiers are the most important.
"Everyone, we don't need to pay attention to those guys' requests. We should fight how to fight! The artillery and Air Corps will still participate in the battle against Paris. If necessary, the armored troops can also participate in the attack. I only have one request, and that is that Paris must be taken down within one week at the best and two weeks at the latest." Oscar said solemnly.
"Yes, Your Highness." Everyone replied.
Oscar ignored the requests of the so-called artists and still approved the use of heavy weapons in Paris. This made these generals relieved and at the same time very moved. Although, if Paris is really reduced to rubble, Oscar, as Commander, will definitely bear a lot of pressure. However, Oscar is not afraid of this, and everything is considered for the sake of the soldiers. In the eyes of these generals, this is undoubtedly very valuable. After all, after this battle, Oscar will probably be disliked by those guys in the art field.
On April 17, German military's attack on Paris officially began.
Four legions of German military, with a total of 53 Infantry Division, assembled more than 900 150mm heavy-duty Howitzer, 1,900 105mm Light Howitzer and 2,800 75mm Field Gun, and launched an attack on Paris.
According to the tactics of German military, before officially dispatching the infantry to attack, there will undoubtedly be a long period of firepower preparation. In this way, we can clear the obstacles for the subsequent infantry to attack and effectively reduce the casualties of the troops.
Therefore, this attack on Paris is also the same. German military's four legions almost surrounded Paris. In terms of the range of cannons, the entire Paris is covered by the range of these cannons. If German military is willing, there is no problem at all if Paris is blown into ruins with artillery shells. Of course, in that case, the number of artillery shells needed would be an astronomical number.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The cannons began to roar one after another, and the shells roared into the Paris urban area. Artillery shells fell from the sky like raindrops, and violent explosions occurred one after another in the Paris urban area.
Of course, when the bombardment just started, the target of German military's key bombardment was the French military position on the outskirts of Paris. Only a small number of artillery shells fell into the Paris urban area. But even so, German military's behavior has shocked the whole world.
"Boom!"
A 150mm Shell hit Arc de Triomphe of Paris. The violent explosion destroyed Arc de Triomphe.
A 105mm artillery shell hit Eiffel Tower. Although it did not blow down the tower, it did blast a large hole.
As German military's bombardment becomes more and more fierce, it can be foreseen that the entire Paris's cultural relics and historic sites will probably be destroyed by German military's bombardment. A world-renowned cultural city will be destroyed in one fell swoop under the clutches of German military.
German military's fire preparations not only included bombardment, German military's four Air Corps also participated in the bombing of Paris. Four Air Corps, with thousands of combat aircraft, half each of fighter jets and Bomber. These combat aircraft were divided into several batches and bombed Paris.
"Drop bombs!" Following Commander's order, dozens of Bomber dropped bombs.
Bombs one after another, like dumplings, fell into the urban area of Paris. A dense explosion destroyed an entire street. Unfortunately, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Victor Hugo's novel is located here. After the bombing, the entire street was in ruins. Along with this, Notre Dame Cathedral was also blown up.
Paris Garrison Headquarters is located in the underground warehouse of a department store in the center of Paris. After the garrison headquarters requisitioned this place, it was transformed into a headquarters. French 10th Army Corps and Paris Garrison Commander official General Gallieni work here. British Expeditionary Force 4th Army Corps Commander Allenby and French 1st Army Corps Commander General D'Esperey also stay here most of the time.
When the gunfire of German military sounded, General Allenby was talking nonsense.
"Now, the entire international community has formed a wave of discussions, which will definitely bring huge pressure to the Germany people. After all, Paris is a world-famous city. If it is destroyed in the war, it will be a loss to mankind all over the world. If the Germany people can be forced by the pressure, in the attack on Paris, without the use of artillery and aircraft, then the possibility of us defending Paris will undoubtedly be much greater. At that time, we may even be able to use the defenses we have prepared to deal a heavy blow to the Germany people and make the Germany people shed their blood in Paris." General Allenby said proudly.
The reason why the world's cultural and artistic fields care about Paris is entirely because of the instigation of French and Britain people, and Americans also adds fuel to the fire, which makes this problem infinitely magnified. They are trying to create a pressure on Germany in the international community, so that Germany will use all possible weapons to attack Paris.
It would be best if Germany gave up attacking Paris. In this case, Anglo-French Allied Forces can hide in Paris, posing a great threat to German military, thus containing a large number of German military's troops. It will undoubtedly be more difficult for German military to defeat Anglo-French Allied Forces.
If Germany is under pressure and abandons the use of heavy artillery and other weapons in the attack on Paris, it will play into their own hands. Anglo-French Allied Forces can use pre-constructed defensive positions and firepower points to make German military pay a heavy price in the attack on Paris, or even reverse the situation of the battle.