In order to relieve the great pressure on the Gallic army at Verdun, the Imperial Expeditionary Force and the Gallic Army chose to counterattack the Germans in other directions.
After deliberation between the Gallic Army Command and the Imperial Expeditionary Force Command, they chose to launch a counterattack against the Germanic Army on the Somme.
The 2nd Army of the Germanic Imperial Army was now stationed on this section of the Somme. Moreover, the main forces of the 2nd Army had been transferred to attack Verdun. So much so that now this section of the defensive line is only 9 divisions defensive.
The Imperial Expeditionary Force and the Gallic Army can put more troops into the offensive here.
“If we can break through the Germanic Somme Line, we can not only decommission the front to the north, but also directly pose a major threat to the Germans attacking the “833” Verdun. However, given the enormous pressure we are currently under on the Verdun battlefield, there are also a large number of troops pinned down there. Therefore, we could not deploy too many troops into the battle on the Somme River line for a while! Admiral Robert Nivel said.
“The Imperial Army Expeditionary Force can put in 25 divisions to attack!” Sir Douglas Haig said.
You know, the total strength of the Imperial Expeditionary Force now reaches 1.5 million people. Even if 25 infantry divisions were transferred to the Somme River Line, it would not have much impact on the Imperial Expeditionary Force.
“Well, we can put in 14 infantry divisions. In this way, we already have an overwhelming advantage in terms of troops! Admiral Robert Nivir looked confident.
Indeed, they can have an advantage of almost 4 in terms of strength.
Under such circumstances, it should not be a problem to defeat the 2nd Army of the Germanic Imperial Army in one fell swoop and break through the Somme River Line.
The only thing to consider is undoubtedly that the Germans also built a large number of trenches on the Somme line. And to attack such trenches, the price to pay will definitely not be small.
It was as if the Germanic attack at Verdun was blocked by the trenches of the Gallic army at great cost.
Now, everything is going to be turned upside down.
“Before attacking, we have to be prepared with sufficient firepower. Although, this will allow the Germans to guess our combat targets. However, with the help of powerful artillery, we could destroy the Germanic fortifications so that we could further reduce our losses. Sir Douglas Haig said.
Admiral Robert Nivel nodded repeatedly.
In the current battlefield on the Western Front, it is simply impossible to launch a surprise attack. Everything is already on the bright side. The fight is the strength of both sides. Or rather, fight with dignity.
On June 24, 1816, the Imperial Expeditionary Force and the Gallic Army launched an offensive on the Somme.
Before the attack, the Imperial Expeditionary Force and the Gallic Army conducted a week-long fire preparation.
As many as 2,000 guns, more than a thousand mortars, and 300 aircraft were thrown into the attack. On the part of the Germanic Imperial Army, there were only more than six hundred artillery pieces, three hundred mortars and more than a hundred aircraft on the Somme River line.
However, the Germanic Imperial Army could rely on trenches and strong fortifications to withstand the attacks of the Imperial Expeditionary Force and the Gallic Army.
On the Western Front, the defending side will always have a great advantage. (Read violent novels, just go to Feilu Fiction Network!) ）
Germanic Empire, Berlin, Royal Palace.
The Chief of the General Staff, Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, was reporting to Wilhelm II on the situation at the front.
“Your Majesty, the Imperial Army is still engaged in fierce battles with the Gauls at Verdun. With the development of the war situation, the Imperial Army suffered more and more losses in the war. But in the same way, we also inflicted very great losses on the Gauls. And, in the present situation of the Gauls, they are almost unable to hold on. Marshal Paul von Hindenburg reported.
Wilhelm II frowned, the navy could not defeat the Royal Navy of the Empire that never sets. Their army was also slow to make a breakthrough on the land battlefield. This made Wilhelm II very annoyed about the ensuing war.
“William, is it too late to get a breakthrough?” Wilhelm II asked.
This time the attack on Verdun was the sole responsibility of Crown Prince Wilhelm. Wilhelm II also hoped for victory on Crown Prince William’s side. In this way, the prestige of Crown Prince William can be further increased. In the future, after inheriting the throne, there will be no problems.
However, Wilhelm II did not expect that Crown Prince Wilhelm would not have the opportunity to inherit the throne at all. Because the Germanic Empire would completely collapse in this battle.
Besides, Wilhelm II probably didn’t expect him to live very, very long. So much so that Crown Prince William waited for most of his life and did not have the opportunity to inherit the throne.
“Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has also done his best. The soldiers on the front line have also done their best. However, the resistance of the Gauls was beyond our expectations. Moreover, they invested a lot of troops in this battle. General Paul von Hindenburg replied.
“Abominable! If the Gauls want to resist our attack, then completely crush them! Tell William that he must do everything in his power to crush the Gauls next. We have no way back, we must break the Galls! Wilhelm II ordered.
“Yes, Your Majesty!” General Paul von Hindenburg replied.
“Your Majesty, the sun does not set at the moment and the Gauls, join forces and begin a massive artillery bombardment of our Somme line. We speculate that the sun does not set and the Gauls are preparing 1.6 firepower before carrying out the attack. It is highly likely that they will launch a large-scale offensive here to relieve their pressure on Verdun! General Paul von Hindenburg continued.
Wilhelm II’s brows furrowed tightly, you must know that before that, it was the German Imperial Army that maintained an offensive posture on the Western Front, while the Imperial Expeditionary Force and the Gallic Army could only passively defend. But now, the situation seems to be different.
“No matter where the sun never sets and the Gauls attack from, we have only one way, and that is to resist the attack of the sun and the Gauls, and defeat them! Whether it’s Verdun or the Somme, we have to win! Wilhelm II looked serious.
“Yes, Your Majesty!” General Paul von Hindenburg replied.
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