General Allenby, originally I was still feeling sorry for my future. After all, being able to get through to Army General is an absolute success among the British Empire. After surrendering, all this was gone.
But now, the meaning in Oscar's words seemed to open another door for him, allowing him to see another world.
That's right, as General British Army, Allenby no longer has any future. However, if after Germany defeats Britain, as a person supported by Germany, then his future will be bright.
"God! These Germany people seem to have pointed out another path for me. If I can get the support of these Germany people, once British Empire is defeated, then I will become a pivotal figure in the new government. I will even gain a higher status and greater power than now." Thinking of this, General Allenby felt hot in his heart. In fact, he has begun to look forward to his motherland. British Empire will soon lose this war.
Oscar is unaware of General Allenby's thoughts. Even if he knew, he wouldn't care. After all, only such a person who betrays his country and seeks glory can be used by him. In the future, Germany will be able to rely on these people to control Britain.
Oscar's attention was focused on the battle that was about to break out. After British Expeditionary Force 4th Army Corps surrendered, the southern urban area of Paris had fallen into the hands of German military. Next, Paris probably only half of the northern city is still under the control of the French army. If German military wants to occupy Paris, the remaining French troops must be eliminated.
At a military meeting held overnight, several legion commanders began to study tactics.
"Everyone, the bridges connecting Paris are currently mainly built on Cité Island, Saint-Michel Bridge and Exchange Bridge, and Tonnere Bridge and Marie Bridge on Saint-Louis Island. If these bridges can fall under our control, then our army can directly attack the Paris controlled by the French army. has launched an attack in the northern city. Moreover, the French army's headquarters near Place de la Bastille is also very close to us. At that time, we can directly attack the French army's headquarters. Once the French army headquarters falls, you can imagine what a big impact it will have on the French army. Maybe we can easily capture the entire Paris by then." Oscar said.
"Your Highness, ensuring the safety of several bridges will be the most critical. French has already planted explosives on the bridge. Therefore, we must seize the bridge as soon as possible. At the same time, ensure that French's artillery will not bombard the bridge." General Kluck said.
Now for German military, it is undoubtedly a good opportunity to win Paris as soon as possible and end the battle. Of course, everyone doesn't want to watch this opportunity disappear like this.
"Your Highness, let's use Armored Forces to launch an attack. At dawn, Armored Forces crosses the bridge as quickly as possible, then controls the bridge head, dismantles the explosives, clears the surrounding French troops, and ensures the safety of the bridge. As for the artillery of French, let Air Corps deal with it. Air Corps's fighter planes are in the sky above Paris Circle and suppress the French artillery position immediately. As long as we persist in this way for one day, we can quickly expand the results and ensure that the areas around the bridge are under our control. By then, even if French blows up the bridge, we have established a foothold and no longer need to be afraid of them." General Dithfurth suggested.
Oscar nodded, using Armored Forces to seize the bridge is indeed a good way. These bridges are only a few hundred meters long. It only takes about a minute for a tank to cross the bridge of several hundred meters, and it can completely catch French by surprise. Once the bridge was occupied by German military, Air Corps suppressed French's artillery fire. Then, German military can take this opportunity to completely occupy the area around the bridge, and send more troops across the river to ensure control of the area around the bridge and gain a firm foothold.
Of course, in this case, Armored Forces may have to pay a lot of losses. However, compared to the entire war, such losses are undoubtedly worth it.
"Your Highness, we can also gather artillery to bombard the French-controlled areas, causing further casualties to them, thereby supporting our bridge defense operations." Major General Manstein also suggested.
"Okay, let's do it like this! Whether the Paris war can be ended as soon as possible depends on this time." Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Highness." Everyone replied.
German 1st Army Corps and 5th Army Corps immediately took action. Both armies have mobilized elite armored troops and infantry to prepare for a surprise attack to ensure that the bridge on the Seine River can be captured in one fell swoop.
As for the time of the attack, it was set at 5 o'clock in the morning. This time is almost the sleepiest time of the day, and the French army is least likely to detect German military's actions at this time, which can ensure the suddenness of German military's actions.
Time passed little by little, the south bank of the Seine River, the bridgehead of Saint-Michel Bridge and the bridgehead of Tonnere Bridge, German armored forces were ready. The most elite troops from 1st Armored Division and 5th Armored Division are about to launch an attack.
Among them, 1st Armored Division is responsible for launching the attack from Saint-Michel Bridge. After arriving at Cité Island, he then attacks the northern part of the Seine River from Exchange Bridge. 5th Armored Division is responsible for launching the attack from Tonnere Bridge. After boarding Saint-Louis Island, he then attacks the north bank of the Seine River from Marie Bridge.
In addition, 1st Infantry Division, 2nd Infantry Division, 41st Infantry Division and 46th Infantry Division will fight together with Armored Forces. Once Armored Forces successfully crosses the river, they will, with the cooperation of Armored Forces, clear out the nearby French troops and ensure German military's occupation of these bridges. And, resist the French counterattack.
"Attack!"
When the time reached 5 o'clock in the morning, Oscar personally issued the order to attack.
The tanks started up one after another, then drove onto the bridge and rushed towards the other side of the river at full speed.
Because the bridge deck is not wide, the tank queue passes in single file. But even so, the two bridges, which are not long, will not take much time for these tanks.
At this moment, the French army facing the bridge knew nothing about it. Although they heard the rumbling sound of the engine, they did not pay attention to it and just regarded it as the sound of the British army's car coming from the south.
When the German military tank appeared in their eyes, these French soldiers' eyes widened.
"God, tanks! German tanks, why are they here?"
"Boom!" Tank Cannon opened fire, and the French defenses at the bridgehead were blown away by one shot.