On the morning of August 20, the wind was warm and the sun was beautiful. North Sea, who was originally furious, has calmed down. Dover Strait, the weather is also calm.
Calais, Empire Empire Headquarters for Operations Against Britain, Minister of War and Chief of Staff Feng Field Marshal Falkenhayn arrived here in person and took charge of Commander's battle against the British, and was fully responsible for commanding Imperial Army's battle against the British Army.
At 5 o'clock in the morning, Feng? Field Marshal Falkenhayn got up. When he finished washing and eating breakfast and arrived at the war room, he found that all the important generals involved in the war against Britain had gathered here.
Imperial Army Commander of the 1st Army Corps General Kluck, Imperial Army 2nd Army Corps Commander General Bülow, Imperial Army 3rd Army Corps Commander General Hutier, Imperial Army's 8th Army Corps acts as agent for Commander Lieutenant General Ludendorff. Deputy Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Waldersee, and Army Air Corps Commander Lieutenant General Seeckt. In addition, important generals from the navy also came, Admiral Commander of the High Seas Fleet Reinhard? Scheer, Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Hipper, Bombardment Formation Commander Major General Richter Fiers and Lieutenant General Marine Corps Commander Alexander Linsingen were also inside.
Lieutenant General Ludendorff and Lieutenant General Seeckt have just assumed their new positions. Lieutenant General Ludendorff is only fifty years old this year, and Commander is serving as a member of a legion. This is undoubtedly very young. Therefore, the word agent was added to his Commander position. However, everyone knows that after this battle is over, the word "Agent" of Lieutenant General Ludendorff can be removed. Moreover, his military rank will also be promoted to general.
It only took a total of three years from Lieutenant General Ludendorff to serve at 8th Army Corps to Commander in the army. In just three years, he was promoted from a Colonel to a general, which was undoubtedly a rocket-like speed.
Lieutenant General Seeckt, transferred to Army Air Force Commander, although the rank was not promoted. However, according to the rumors circulating. After this battle is over, Army Air Force will be separated from the army, and Imperial Air Force will be formed on this basis, turning it into a completely new branch of the army. There is no doubt that Lieutenant General Seeckt will be promoted and become an independent military branch Commander, which is undoubtedly very enviable. What's more, Lieutenant General Seeckt is one year younger than Lieutenant General Ludendorff. Generals under the age of fifty are already very rare among the German Army.
Alexander? Lieutenant General Lin Xingen, formerly 1st Marine Division commander, with the rank of major general. But in putting down Berlin's rebellion, he acted very decisively and stood firmly on Oscar's side. Therefore, after Oscar succeeds coronation as Emperor, it is natural to reward the success. Alexander? It was at that time that Lin Xingen was promoted and became Marine Corps Commander, and also served as the division commander of 1st Marine Division.
War, though, means casualties. However, for soldiers, it also means military exploits and opportunities for promotion. No soldier would give up such an opportunity.
"Everyone, are you ready?" Feng Field Marshal Falkenhayn asked.
"Ready!" all the generals replied loudly.
Field Marshal Falkenhayn nodded. He could see that everyone's morale was very high for this attack on British mainland, and they all hoped to seize this last opportunity and gain more military exploits. More military exploits means further promotion. Soldiers who don't want to be generals are not good soldiers. Similarly, these generals who have already achieved almost the ultimate in the ranks of generals all want to go one step further and become Imperial Army marshals.
"Your Excellency, Imperial Army 1st Army Corps 350,000 people are ready!" General Kluck said.
1st Army Corps is the most elite legion of the Imperial Army. Of course, that was before the rise of 8th Army Corps. However, their troops are the largest. Especially after the formation of Armored Division and the strengthening of artillery firepower and other automatic firepower, the strength of the army has further increased.
"Your Excellency, Imperial Army 2nd Army Corps's 280,000 people are ready to attack!" 2nd Army Corps Commander General Bülow also showed no sign of weakness. 2nd Army Corps Among the many legions of the German Army, its military strength is second only to 1st Army Corps.
"Your Excellency, 3rd Army Corps 200,000 people are ready to fight!" 3rd Army Corps Commander General Hutier also said. Compared with the previous two legions, 3rd Army Corps is slightly weaker in strength.
"8th Army Corps is also ready!" 8th Army Corps agent Commander Lieutenant General Ludendorff also said. Although, 8th Army Corps has only more than 180,000 troops. Among all group armies, it is undoubtedly the one with the smallest strength. However, no one dares to underestimate their true fighting power. Even 1st Army Corps, which has nearly twice as many troops as them, may not be able to defeat them. As His Majesty the Emperor served as the legion of legion Commander, the weapons and equipment are the best. At the same time, training is also the hardest. The fighting will of the soldiers is also the strongest.
"Army Air Corps has been prepared. We have deployed a total of 1,200 fighter jets and 800 Bomber at the frontline airport!" Army Air Corps Commander Lieutenant General Seeckt reported. For this operation, Imperial Army Air Corps also spent a lot of money. Especially after learning that he will become the first Commander of Imperial Air Force, and may even become the minister of Imperial Air Force in the future. This makes Seeckt full of energy. Emperor of the Empire has already hinted to him that he will first serve as the Air Force Commander, and when the Air Force becomes stronger, he will establish Air Force Minister. This is undoubtedly a huge temptation for Lieutenant General Seeckt. It is estimated that no Empire* soldier will be able to refuse the temptation of becoming the first Commander of a military branch and the first minister of the military service.
"Your Excellency, Imperial Navy and Marine Corps are ready!" General Reinhard? Scheer said.
This time, in the battle against British mainland, Imperial Navy and Marine Corps will fully cooperate with the army. Imperial Navy will dispatch 10 of the most powerful Battleship and 24 Battlecruiser to form Bombardment Formation. The two aircraft carriers Imperial Navy are already in service will also be cruising in the coastal waters of Britain. Once they receive the order, they will immediately take off fighter planes to launch an attack. Imperial Marine Corps's five divisions, totaling 100,000 people, are also ready to launch an attack.