"Your Excellency, this is Telegram from General Hamilton. He wants us to send 4th Army Corps and 5th Army Corps from London attacks Canterbury, breaks through German defensive line, and asks them to withdraw London! "A general reported to Minister of War Richard Haldan.
Richard Haldan frowned tightly. He was undoubtedly very dissatisfied with the British army's performance in Southeast War Zone.
"What are Hamilton and the others doing? Didn't he promise before that he would be able to resist German offensive at Canterbury, or even defeat them? In just a few days, such a problem has arisen!" Richard Haldan complained. You know, the troops assembled by the British army at Southeast War Zone are more elite than the troops at London. As a result, it ended up like this, which naturally made Richard Haldan very dissatisfied. What's more, the troops Hamilton requested to be transferred are the only two elite group armies stationed in London. If something were to happen to these two group armies, the consequences would be even more disastrous. Wouldn't London only have some rabble to protect it?
"Your Excellency, the Germany people are so powerful that none of our plans in Southeast War Zone can succeed. Moreover, under the attack of the Germany people, we suffered heavy losses. Under the fierce attack of the Germany people, the Southeast War Zone troops are indeed about to be unable to hold on," the general explained.
Richard Haldan was silent. It was beyond his expectation that the war situation had deteriorated to such an extent. But similarly, he does not want to send reinforcements to Southeast War Zone anymore. In that case, London's defense will become even more empty. Once German military attacks London, what will they do to resist?
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister please go to Prime Minister's residence." the secretary reported.
A trace of displeasure flashed in Richard Haldan's eyes. He could guess almost immediately that this must be Hamilton sending Telegram to Prime Minister Churchill.
"Prepare the car, I'll go right away!" Richard Haldan said.
Sure enough, as soon as Richard Haldan saw Churchill, Churchill asked about Southeast War Zone's battle situation.
"Prime Minister, the current Southeast War Zone battle situation is indeed very unfavorable to us! Under the fierce attack of the Germany people, Southeast War Zone's losses have exceeded 300,000 people. Moreover, this loss is still increasing." Richard Haldan said.
"Three hundred thousand people?" A trace of pain flashed across Churchill's face. For the British Empire, such a loss is really too great. Especially Churchill knows that the troops assembled by Southeast War Zone are elite compared to other war zones. The damage this caused to the British Empire was undoubtedly even greater.
"Yes, Prime Minister. Especially the two elite troops, 1st Army Corps and 2nd Army Corps, are about to be crippled!" Richard Haldan continued.
"In other words, we are at Southeast War Zone, and I'm afraid we will be defeated."
Richard Haldan nodded. "Yes, Prime Minister. Judging from the current situation, the possibility of our victory is very small. German military's offensive is too strong, and our losses are too great. Southeast War Zone's troops are now in crisis."
"Then, can they withdraw London?" Churchill asked.
Since the British army was destined to fail at Southeast War Zone, in Churchill's view, it was better to withdraw the troops immediately to preserve their strength.
"Prime Minister, I'm afraid it will be difficult to withdraw. The connection between Canterbury and London has been severed. Unless we send troops to reconnect. However, the troops sent may also be deeply involved., causing our losses to further increase. In that case, not only will we not be able to save Southeast War Zone's troops, but we will also lose more troops. This will cause a big problem for our defense in London," said Richard Haldan.
Churchill nodded, he knew that what Richard Haldan said was also very reasonable. When Southeast War Zone has no hope of victory, it is undoubtedly necessary to strengthen London's defense. Otherwise, once German military wins Southeast War Zone, he will soon win London.
"Prime Minister, we now have no extra troops to reinforce Southeast War Zone. The troops around London are nervously building defenses. In order to resist The Germany people are very likely to attack London, and we must be fully prepared. Otherwise, Southeast War Zone's unfavorable war will happen again," said Richard Haldan.
"Okay, Minister of War, I respect your opinion. However, we still have so many troops in Southeast War Zone. It would be a pity to give up like this. If possible, withdraw as many troops as possible to London. I think that will also be very helpful for us to defend London!" Churchill said.
"Yes, Prime Minister. I will order Southeast War Zone's troops to find ways to break through as much as possible." Richard Haldan said.
Churchill nodded and said nothing more.
When Richard Haldan ordered Southeast War Zone's troops to find a chance to break out on their own, the faces of General Hamilton and others changed drastically.
They all cursed Richard Haldan's order. Under such a situation, if they could retreat on their own, they would not wait eagerly for London to send reinforcements. If we retreat now, we can certainly withdraw some of our troops. However, the rest of the main forces will definitely be eliminated by German military. By then, British Army will suffer unprecedented heavy losses.
Once the British army suffered a disastrous defeat at Southeast War Zone, could they still withstand the Germany people's attack at London? British Army's frontline generals would never believe this.
"Does that guy Richard Haldan want to disregard the life and death of so many of our troops? If we are wiped out by the Germany people, he won't be able to defend London!" General Hamilton cursed.
"Your Excellency Commander, it's obvious that we have been abandoned. Minister of War thinks that we have become a burden. If reinforcements are sent to us, it will only further increase the losses. That's why he wants to let us fend for ourselves!" General Haig looked angry.
"Short-sighted guy! Even if he builds a strong defense in London, he can't withstand the Germany people's attack! What he does will harm British Empire!" General Hamilton said through gritted teeth. After seeing the powerful strength of German military, General Hamilton finally had a clear understanding.