On February 21, German 8th Army Corps captured Mumbai, and then 8th Army Corps advanced north along the coastline.
One day later, German military 4th Army Corps landed at Mumbai, and then 4th Army Corps attacked southward along the coastline. Two armies, one heading north and one heading south, swept across West Coast of India.
At the same time, Indian Ocean Fleet provided fire support to the two armies throughout the entire process. Under German military's fierce attack, Anglo-Indian Army simply couldn't resist German offensive. It can be said that Anglo-Indian Army on the entire West Coast is retreating.
The battle situation has become increasingly unfavorable to the Anglo-Indian Army.
Delhi, Anglo-Indian Army Headquarters. Viceroy of India Baron Charles Harding, Tilak, Gandhi and Nehru of Indian National Congress and Jinnah of the Green Party Alliance all rushed here. They put all their strength into this battle with German military. However, the current development of the war situation makes them very worried.
"Your Excellency, how is the war going now? Can we withstand the Germany people's attack?" Baron Charles Harding frowned tightly. He is also very optimistic about the current situation. If this continues, it will be very difficult for them to resist German offensive at India. Once the plan fails, German military will capture the entire India. What's even worse is that the India indigenous power will also be greatly weakened during the war. By then, the rule of Germany people in India will become very stable. Because those who dared to resist have almost died in this war, and the rest are those who have been tamed and are content with being oppressed and exploited.
"Your Excellency, the current situation is indeed very unfavorable to us! The fighting power of the Germany people is too strong. Their two legions, with 400,000 people, defeated the more than one million people we deployed on the west coast. The entire west coast has been swept by them." William Lord Nicholson looked helpless.
He had to admit that the current situation was completely beyond his expectation. The strength of German military and the weakness of the Anglo-Indian Army were both beyond his expectations. This resulted in the Anglo-Indian Army being completely defeated in this war.
"Your Excellency Commander, does this mean that we are going to lose this war?" Tilak asked.
The expressions on the faces of several India elites were not very good. The news they received was that most of the Anglo-Indian Army was on the West Coast. Mumbai has fallen, and the entire west coast is about to be captured by the Germany people. Anglo-Indian Army suffered heavy losses, especially India soldiers suffered heavy losses. Hundreds of thousands of people were killed and injured. Those who were captured or escaped were even more.
"It is too early to say that we have lost this war. Although we have suffered heavy losses, we still have several million troops. In addition, the second batch of troops has been mobilized very quickly, and a large number of troops are being formed. We still have enough strength to fight the Germany people!" said William Lord Nicholson.
Although he is also very pessimistic about the current war situation, he will never admit that the war cannot be won.
"Your Excellency, our people suffered heavy casualties. Those are all young men of India, good young men of India! Although, we know that for India's independence* We must pay a certain amount of losses. However, such losses are too great. I hope that your Lordship will still consider them when commanding the battle and not let them make unnecessary sacrifices!" Gandhi said.
Although, they all promised to fully cooperate with British Indian colonial authorities and were prepared to sacrifice many compatriots. But now, the losses far exceeded their expectations. This immediately made Gandhi and others feel very regretful. Because they know that if losses like this continue, India may lose millions or even more young people. Although, India has a large population and no shortage of soldiers. But these were all young men in their twenties who died! These young men are the middle force of a nation. If there are too many losses, it will have a great impact on the future of India.
Baron Charles Harding and William Lord Nicholson both looked unhappy. Those India natives dare to accuse them. This is undoubtedly an extremely bad phenomenon.
"There is no problem with my command. It's just that Anglo-Indian Army's combat effectiveness is too bad. We have weapons and equipment, although they are a little worse than Germany people. However, the gap is very limited. If Anglo-Indian soldier people can be more brave when fighting, maybe the battle situation will not be like this." William Lord Nicholson said. He placed all the responsibility on the soldiers India.
Suddenly, the faces of Tilak and others became even more ugly. Their people shed blood and died on the battlefield, but not only were they not respected, but they were even insulted. If it were any other person, I'm afraid it would be unbearable.
"Your Excellency, you may be biased in saying this! I admit that India soldiers may not have strong combat effectiveness, but this is not their fault. For a long time, they have been treated unfairly, with the lowest salary, but have to engage in various jobs that have nothing to do with war. And he Their training is pitiful. The Germany people came, but you rushed them to the battlefield. Now you can't defeat the Germany people, but you put the blame on them. This is really inappropriate!" Tilak looked angry.
William Lord Nicholson was about to retort, but Baron Charles Harding stopped him.
"Okay, stop arguing! The Germany people are about to call, but we are having internal strife. In this case, how can we defeat the Germany people?" Baron Charles Harding said with a dark face.
For a moment, everyone was silent. Baron Charles Harding is still very prestigious as Viceroy of India.
"The current war situation is very unfavorable to us, but I believe we still have a chance to defeat the Germany people. At this time, the more we must unite. Otherwise, there is really no chance. Your Excellency, I hope you can come up with practical methods in the next battle to defeat the Germany people at the minimum cost and win this war!" Baron Charles Harding said.
"Yes, Your Excellency." William Lord Nicholson nodded.
Tilak and others can't say anything more. After all, they agreed to cooperate with British Indian colonial authorities because of Baron Charles Harding's promise. If the two sides fall out, it will not be of any benefit to them.