"Very good, generals. Now that you have completed your preparations, I am relieved. The weather today is good, and it is also a good opportunity for the Empire. Today will be the first day that Empire launches an attack on British mainland according to the scheduled plan. In an hour, the attack will begin. May God bless German Empire and defeat the Britain people in one fell swoop!" Feng? Field Marshal Falkenhayn said.
"God bless German Empire!" All the generals were very excited. They have been waiting for this day for a long time. Over the past few months, everyone has been preparing to attack British mainland. A large amount of combat materials were transported to the front line, and the soldiers lost by each legion in the previous war were also replenished and the running-in was completed. At the same time, a large number of weapons and equipment were replenished, allowing the combat effectiveness of each legion to return to its peak.
Of course, the total strength of the four legions of the Imperial Army plus the five divisions of Marine Corps is only 1.1 million, which is only equivalent to a quarter of the army of British mainland. However, if we talk about combat effectiveness, it is completely different. German Army, who is armed to the teeth, has high morale. It should not be difficult to defeat British Army, who is poorly equipped and has low morale.
After all, in today's wars, troop superiority is also an indispensable and important factor in winning. However, its role in the war is no longer as important as before. The development of science and technology and the innovation of weapons have caused the importance of military superiority in the victory or defeat factor of war to continue to decline. Millions of the British Army will be vulnerable in front of well-trained German Army. As long as a small part of their elite troops are eliminated, the remaining troops are like lambs waiting to be slaughtered and can be slaughtered at will.
"According to the plan, Bombardment Formation of Imperial Navy will be responsible for clearing the landing site and destroying the fortifications that the Britain people have worked so hard to build over the past few months. Imperial Army Air Corps will also join in and bomb the Britain people's fortifications to provide support for Marine Corps's landing will clear the way. At the same time, Imperial Army Air Corps is also responsible for seizing air supremacy. If Britain's planes dare to take off, you must knock them down to ensure that the sky belongs to the German Empire!" Feng Field Marshal Falkenhayn emphasized.
"Yes, Marshal!" Imperial Army Air Corps Commander Lieutenant General Seeckt and Navy Bombardment Formation Commander Rear Admiral Richter Fiers replied.
"If everything goes well, Marine Corps will be able to launch an attack tomorrow morning or noon. This time, we will first log in at Margate, Dover and Folkestone. After Marine Corps successfully consolidates the landing site, 1st Army Corps, 2nd Army Corps and 3rd Army Corps are expected to land on British mainland only tomorrow evening. If we can withstand the counterattack of the Britain people tomorrow night, then we can have a firm foothold in British mainland. By then, the Britain people will drive us into the sea. It will not be easy. Once our three legions board British mainland, the main force of the British Army will inevitably gather in the southeast. At that time, it will be a good opportunity for us to severely damage the Britain people.
8th Army Corps will take the opportunity to log in at Bournemouth. After success, rush eastward, cut off the logistics supply line of the Britain troops gathered in the southeastern region, and create conditions for annihilating them! As long as we can eliminate the main force of the British Army in the southeast of Britain. Then, the second stage is to capture London in one fell swoop and destroy Britain. As long as London wins, Britain will not be far from destruction. Even if there are still a few people who will resist stubbornly. But their main force has been wiped out by us, and the others are nothing to worry about. In the subsequent battle, they can be easily wiped out! "
Feng Field Marshal Falkenhayn said.
Although, the generals here are already familiar with this battle plan. However, when Feng Falkenhayn elaborated on this plan, no one felt impatient. This is the destruction of a country! A once powerful country in the world. Everyone who can participate in it is undoubtedly very proud.
"Everyone, it's almost time. Let's make the final preparations! This time, we will definitely defeat Britain. His Majesty the Emperor is at Berlin, waiting for the good news of our victory!" Feng Field Marshal Falkenhayn said.
"Yes, Your Excellency!" everyone replied.
Time passed little by little, Imperial Navy and Army Air Corps were already busy.
Huge warships have sailed into Dover Strait and are heading towards their intended destination.
Five ships 'Bavaria-class' Battleship and 'Deutschland-class' Battleship form 1st Bombardment Group. They will be responsible for launching artillery attacks on Margate's British Army position.
Five 'Kaiser class' Battleship and five 'Braunschweig-class' Battleship form 2nd Bombardment Group. They will be responsible for launching artillery attacks on the British Army position of Dover.
Five 'Wittelsbach-class' Battleship, five 'Caesar? Frederick III-class' Battleship, and four 'Brandenburg-class' Battleship form 3rd Bombardment Group. They will be responsible for launching bombardments on Folkestone.
Among the Bombardment Formation of the Navy this time, it can be said that it is a collection of German Navy's most powerful Battleship, as well as those Pre-dreadnought that are used as waste. Especially the 24-ship Pre-dreadnought, as a product of the British-German naval arms race, has become obsolete before it has time to participate in the main naval battle. These warships, which cost huge amounts of money to build, can now only be used as firepower ships. After this war is over, what awaits these Pre-dreadnought is dismantling. This was also the last time they showed their full strength on the battlefield.
The airport at Army Air Corps is also busy. Ground crews are adding fuel and ammunition to the aircraft to ensure that these aircraft can participate in this battle in the best condition. The pilots were receiving combat briefings.
Arriving at 7 o'clock in the morning, all three Bombardment Formations had arrived at the scheduled sea area. They lined up on the sea about ten kilometers away from the coast, and Battleship's main guns were already aimed at the British Army's position. As long as he waits for the order from his superiors to be issued, he can launch the bombardment.
"Order all ships to open fire!"
After the order was issued, each Battleship immediately started shooting. These Battleship bombardments officially kicked off Germany's attack on British mainland.