"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
German Navy's Naval Gun, fierce bombardment. German Army's artillery has also been added to it. These shells falling from the sky caused heavy casualties to the attacking Anglo-Indian Army.
It can be said that this is definitely the most violent bombardment these Anglo-Indian Army have experienced from birth to now. In the eyes of many people, this even seems like a hellish scene.
"Shiva! Are Germany people as difficult as devils? Otherwise, how could they have powerful attacks like devils? How can we defeat Germany people who are like devils!"
"Run away quickly. If we don't escape, we will be dead."
Those India soldiers forgot their mission and responsibilities and ran away. At this time, finding a way to save your own life is the most important thing.
Anglo-Indian Army's attack couldn't even penetrate German military's artillery blockade, let alone pose a threat to German defensive line. Even if they were lucky enough to break through the German military artillery blockade, what awaited them was the intensive firepower on the German military position.
This caused the British army to pay heavy casualties, but they still could not break through German defensive line. With no victory in sight and only death, even the elite troops will suffer a devastating blow to their morale. What's more, these Anglo-Indian Army have low combat effectiveness and weak fighting will.
"General, this is the fifth time we have failed. Our army group alone has suffered more than 50,000 casualties. It has only been less than half a day. If this continues, our entire army will collapse." Anglo-Indian Army 11th Army Corps Commander Lieutenant General Paul complained.
Although, 11th Army Corps is a newly formed unit and its combat effectiveness is already poor. But such a big loss still made him very distressed.
"Paul, there is no other way. The firepower of Germany people is too strong. I know that your losses are great. However, now we have no other way except to continue to persist. Don't worry, you I will ask Your Excellency Commander to replenish the loss of troops as soon as possible. We are currently fighting in India, and India is the one with the greatest shortage of troops." General Howard said.
Lieutenant General Paul didn't say anything more. What he was afraid of was that his troops would be crippled and he would become a mere commander. If it can be replenished, then there is nothing. As General Howard said, India has no shortage of population and soldiers, and any loss can be replenished.
"It's dark now. Let's take a rest and continue the attack tomorrow. Although the Germany people have strong firepower, they need to consume a lot of ammunition. Their supplies have to be transported thousands of miles from Germany. Once their supplies are exhausted, we will win!" General Howard said.
However, all the British generals present scoffed. Since the Germany people launched the India operation, how could it be possible that the consumption of the Company Headquarters team could not be guaranteed? With Germany's industrial strength and naval transportation capabilities, even if a war breaks out in any corner of the world, they will be able to ensure German military's supplies!
German 8th Army Corps's headquarters has been moved from the navy's transport ship to the beach. Although, this is somewhat dangerous. However, General Ludendorff didn't care. He always believed that Anglo-Indian Army could not break through the blockade of German military. And Anglo-Indian Army's cannon, under the threat of German military's Naval Gun, could not hit the beach. Therefore, General Ludendorff is actually very safe.
"General, Anglo-Indian Army's attack has stopped." A Major General Division Commander reported to General Ludendorff.
"Hmph! Idiot. Are they deliberately giving our troops time? After our main force comes ashore, they will have no chance. Since the enemy wants to give us time, thank them very much. Let the troops who have not disembarked speed up and try to disembark before dawn tomorrow. By then, it will be time for us to launch a counterattack." General Ludendorff ordered.
"Yes, General."
Anglo-Indian Army stopped attacking, which gave German military more time to calmly disembark the troops.
With the disembarkation speed of German military, if those heavy weapons are not considered, it will not be a big problem to disembark all the troops of 8th Army Corps in one afternoon and one night.
That night, the pier at Alibag was brightly lit. Groups of German military soldiers disembarked from the transport ship. After lining up on the dock, they headed to a resting place under the leadership of officers. They must recharge their batteries so that they can defeat those Anglo-Indian Army in the next battle and win this battle.
Time passed by minute by minute. More and more German militarys are successfully landing, which makes German military's disadvantage in this battle gradually disappear.
After the sun rose the next day, Anglo-Indian Army's attack began again. However, their attack is still no different from sending someone to death.
In the face of German military's powerful firepower, their charges were in vain. Apart from the corpses left on the ground and the frightened soldiers, there was almost no other result.
"General, can we attack?" German 8th Army Corps's generals asked for battle one after another.
"Wait a minute, since the Britain people want those India natives to die, then don't stop them. Let them die as many people as possible. In this way, we can defeat them at the minimum cost!" said General Ludendorff.
"Yes, General."
At noon, Anglo-Indian Army, perhaps because of heavy losses, did not continue the attack. And this is undoubtedly the arrival of the fighter plane that General Ludendorff has been waiting for.
General Ludendorff immediately issued the order to attack. Ten Infantry Division of 8th Army Corps divided their troops into two groups and launched an attack on the Anglo-Indian Army.
Although, at this time, German 8th Army Corps's military strength is still far inferior to the Anglo-Indian Army. However, in terms of combat effectiveness, it is far superior to the Anglo-Indian Army. This is especially true when Anglo-Indian Army's morale has reached its lowest point.
Facing German Counterattack, Anglo-Indian Army was completely unprepared and unable to resist.
This makes German Counterattack, very successful.
A large number of the Anglo-Indian Army began to flee. They threw away their weapons and fled to Mumbai.
When even General Howard, 2nd Army Corps of the Anglo-Indian Army Commander, also escaped, the outcome of this battle was naturally doomed.
A large number of India soldiers who were caught up had no choice but to raise their hands and surrender to German military when they had no way to escape.