On September 20, German military's attack on London began. German 1st Army Corps and 2nd Army Corps launched an attack from the south towards London. German military 3rd Army Corps and 8th Army Corps need to take a detour to attack from the west and north of London, striving to completely annihilate the main force of the British army in London and end this war once and for all.
Although, London still has more than 900,000 British troops in the city. At the same time, the British army worked hard at London for a long time and built solid defenses. However, the successive disastrous defeats on the battlefield made the morale of the British army low, and the soldiers were even more anxious all day long. If the officers hadn't paid close attention, the troops might have collapsed.
German military's attack on London still continued the previous combat method, which was to prepare strong firepower and then send troops to attack.
German artillerymen launched a day-long violent shelling of the southern urban area of London. A large number of buildings were destroyed during the bombardment of German military, including many cultural monuments. For example, Greenwich Observatory, Big Ben, various museums, etc.
In the eyes of cultural circles, German military's behavior is comparable to that of a wild beast. It is believed that these barbaric armies are brutally destroying civilization. However, German military did not take this seriously. Now in a war, the most important thing is of course to ensure the safety of the soldiers. As for everything else, you can put it down for now. Those so-called cultural relics and historic sites are of course very important. But the lives of the soldiers are the most important.
The fierce shelling of German military, coupled with the bombing of Air Corps, turned the southern urban area of London directly into ruins. Not only the buildings were destroyed, but also many of the fortifications built by the British army in the city were destroyed. At the same time, it also caused greater losses to the British troops stationed in the city.
On September 21st, German 1st Army Corps and 2nd Army Corps dispatched 12 Infantry Division and divided into multiple routes to attack the urban area of London. 3rd Army Corps also dispatched 4 Infantry Division to attack London from the west.
Although these troops numbered nearly 300,000 people. However, compared to a big city like London, this amount of troops is nothing at all. When these troops dispersed, they disappeared like rivers flowing into the sea.
German military is already very experienced in street fighting. They have already fought many street battles in this war. In the beginning, it was German 8th Army Corps who summed up a complete set of street fighting tactics. Subsequently, this tactic was promoted throughout the army. And it was tested during the battle. This greatly enhances German military's street fighting capabilities.
In comparison, the British army is a rookie. Although they built a lot of fortifications in the city, including barricades and Bunker, they also deployed machine gun fire points on many buildings. However, under the indiscriminate bombing of German military, the city was reduced to ruins, and the British defenses were naturally almost destroyed. Especially those firepower points deployed on buildings suffered heavy losses. If the British army wants to use these fortifications to block German military, the difficulty can be imagined.
Under such circumstances, the British officers and soldiers could only fight on their own strength. However, it is a pity that the combat effectiveness of the British army is very different from that of German military. Their performance in the battle can naturally be imagined.
After entering the London urban area, German military quickly dispersed. Attack in company and platoon units. In street fighting, affected by the surrounding environment, it is obviously impossible for large troops to gather for action, and they can only be dispersed as much as possible. In this case, combat effectiveness can often be brought out to the greatest extent.
"Quick, quick! Germany people are coming, fire!" a British officer ordered loudly.
"Ta-ta-ta! Bang! Bang!"
Dozens of British soldiers hid behind the constructed barricades and opened fire wildly. Use the weapon in your hand to pour bullets at German military.
German military was suppressed by the powerful firepower of the British army for a while. He was forced to lie on the ground and did not dare to move forward.
"Mortar, Grenade Launcher, knock out Britain's machine gun and fire with all your strength! The machine gun is ready to cover!" a second lieutenant platoon leader of German military ordered.
"Boom! Boom!"
One 60mm Mortar and three Grenade Launcher started shooting wildly. Artillery shells and grenades were thrown at British positions.
Although, 60mm Mortar and Grenade Launcher are not very powerful. But for the fragile human body, it is a fatal threat.
"Boom!"
A mortar shell hit a British Heavy Machine Gun. After the shell exploded, the Heavy Machine Gun was blown into parts. A large number of grenades fell into the British barricades, and the British soldiers hiding inside were knocked upside down and their flesh and blood flew everywhere.
"Da da da!"
Taking advantage of this opportunity, German military's one General Purpose Machine Gun and three Squad Automatic Weapon also started strafing, and the intensive firepower suppressed the British army.
"Asshole! Fire quickly!" the British officer yelled.
"Crack!"
A crisp gunshot rang out, and the British officer's head shattered like a watermelon. This is a sniper lying on the ruins.
"God! The commander was beaten to death." A British soldier Panic shouted.
"Attack!" Taking advantage of this opportunity, the German military soldiers immediately moved forward. When they were still more than ten meters away from the British barricade, more than a dozen grenades were thrown.
The grenade fell into the British barricade, knocking people off their feet.
Subsequently, German military successfully broke into the British barricade and quickly cleared out the British troops inside.
A German military tank is driving on the street. In order to improve the assault capability of the troops, German armored forces also spread out and joined the attack. Although, the loss rate of tanks will increase a lot in street fighting. However, the tank's armor can withstand machine gun and rifle bullets, which is considered a good defense.
Behind this tank were a dozen German military infantrymen. They crouched carefully and looked around.
"Boom!"
At the end of the street, a British army Anti-tank Gun was hidden in the ruins.
"German tanks is here, take aim and kill him! Prepare the machine gun. After destroying German tanks, kill their infantry!" A British officer gave the order.
"Boom!"
The British Anti-tank Gun opened fire, and Armor-piercing Shell hit the German military tank. The tank's frontal armor was torn apart in an instant, and the tank exploded into a ball of fire.
"Da da da!"
Immediately afterwards, the British machine guns began to fire. German military, which was following the tank, suffered heavy losses under the British fire.