Chapter 531: Despair (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
"Da Da Da!"
German tanks, advancing rapidly, opened fire at the same time. The dense machine-gun fire made the French soldiers who were in shock pay a heavy price. Many French soldiers fell directly in pools of blood.
As more and more German tanks crossed the bridge, they turned into the slaughter of the French army. The French soldiers seemed to have woken up from their shock. They screamed loudly, runaways.
The German infantry, following the tanks, rushed across the bridge and joined the attack.
The accompanying sappers removed the explosives planted by the French army as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the bridge.
"Bastard, how did the Germans end up here? Blow up the bridge! "The officer in charge of guarding the bridge gave the order.
However, they moved a step slower. When they pressed the handle of the bombing bridge, there was no explosion at all.
"Oh God! It's over. The Germans cut our explosives lines. The officer's face turned pale.
Obviously, he also knew what the bridge would mean for the Germans when it fell into the hands of the Germans. They will be caught between two sides of the German army, and with the strong attack power of the German army, they may not be able to hold out for much time.
"Damn the British, why did the Germans come from their defense area, were they all silently killed by the Germans?" This is obviously impossible. So, this indicates that there is only one possibility. That's when the British surrendered. This was undoubtedly even more fatal news for the French army. After the surrender of the British, they were left alone in the city of Paris.
The German tanks crossing the river also increased more and more, and they began to clear the French troops around the bridge according to the predetermined battle plan, expand the results of the battle, and ensure the safety of the bridge.
The sudden blow left those counterattacking soldiers unprepared. Under such circumstances, they naturally refused to be able to withstand the German attack. What's more, the Germans were on the offensive, but they invested in armored forces. For infantry, weapons such as tanks are inherently deadly. Unless their anti-tank weapons can be prepared in advance. But how could they be prepared in advance in the event of a sudden blow?
More and more German troops, through the bridge, continued to march to the north bank of the Seine, and threw themselves into the attack on the French army.
Place de la Bastille, headquarters of the French garrison in Paris. Admirals Gallieni and Despere have already been woken up. The sudden battle made them wonder what was going on.
"Report to the general, a large number of German tanks and infantry, through the bridge, poured into the north bank of the Seine. Now the Germans are attacking our positions. We weren't prepared at all. So much so that in the face of the German attack, it was in the midst of retreat. The officer reported.
"What the hell is going on? How could the Germans pass through the defense zone of the British? Admiral Gallieni looked furious. Although, he already had a reason in mind. However, he was unwilling to face it.
"General, we analyze, the British should have surrendered secretly. Otherwise, the Germans would not have been able to take the bridge so easily. The officer said.
"Damn, those vile and shameless Brits, they actually surrendered behind our backs." Admiral Gallieni scolded.
"Your Excellency, it is useless to scold the British now. Let's think about how to face the current crisis. After the British surrendered, we faced a two-sided attack from the Germans. This is undoubtedly a disaster for us. Admiral Despere said.
Admiral Galieni thought for a moment, and then said: "Immediately order the artillery and open fire on the bridge." In any case, blow up the bridge. Otherwise, more and more Germans will enter the northern city through the bridge. When the time comes, it will be even more difficult for us to resist their attacks. ”
"Yes, General." The staff officer immediately went to deliver the order.
"General Despére, the unit of the 1st Army, immediately counterattacked the bridge. If the artillery doesn't work, it's up to you. If we can destroy the bridge, we will have a chance to resist. Otherwise, we probably won't be able to hold on. Admiral Gallieni said.
Admiral Despere nodded, he naturally knew that it was now the most critical moment.
The French artillery, in the previous battles, had already been destroyed a lot. The rest are also very limited. But this time, in order to blow up the bridge, the French army gathered all the heavy artillery. For a strong bridge, the shells of 75-mm field guns may not be enough, and if you want to destroy the bridge, you will probably need to hit many shells in a row. So, mainly on 105-mm howitzers.
However, the German side has long been prepared for this. The French 105-mm artillery had barely opened fire when it was suppressed by German artillery from across the river.
The German 105-mm howitzers and 150-mm howitzers, which had already been prepared, opened heavy fire to suppress the French artillery positions to ensure the safety of the bridge.
At the same time, the German air force also appeared in the air. Bombers, carrying bombs, began to bomb the French artillery positions. Fighters also strafed with aviation machine guns.
During the German bombardment and shelling, the French artillery positions suffered heavy losses. Many of the cannons were destroyed before they could even be fired.
Although some French artillery fired, in a hurry, the shells fell into the river and did not cause any damage to the two bridges.
The French artillerymen were also very brave. In the face of German artillery suppression and bombardment, he held his post until he was killed. However, their efforts still failed to achieve success. Until their artillery and artillery were lost, they were not able to destroy the bridge.
The troops of the French 1st Army launched a fierce attack on the German troops who entered the urban area north of Paris. However, they certainly inflicted no casualties on the Germans, especially the heavy casualties of the armored forces. However, it was never possible to advance the front to the vicinity of the bridge. As more and more German troops crossed the bridge, the task of the French 1st Army could not be completed at all.
After half a fierce battle, the French 1st Army suffered heavy losses and had to withdraw from the battle. As a result, their hopes of destroying the bridge were all in vain.