Chapter 525: I Can't Resist It (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
The Paris Garrison Command, located underground, has some poor air circulation, which makes you feel a little depressed after staying here for a long time. Although the ventilation system has been modified, it also leaves much to be desired.
Overall, however, it was much safer to stay in the underground headquarters than to fight the Germans on the ground.
The German bombardment of the city of Paris also hit the buildings on the underground headquarters, destroying the entire building. However, the reinforced basement has not been affected by this, which shows how strong the defense is here, which also reassures the officers of the British and French forces who work here.
However, this only meant that they outlived the Anglo-French troops stationed outside. Once the defensive line on the ground was broken by the Germans, the whole of Paris fell into the hands of the Germans, and they had no way to hide.
"Your Excellency Commander, the German offensive was very fierce, and the troops at the front, suffered heavy losses. If we continue like this, I'm afraid we will soon be unable to resist. Admiral Allenby, commander of the British Expeditionary Force's 1st Army, complained.
In just two days, his troops had lost more than 20 percent of their strength. If this continues, it will not be a few days before all his troops are gone. When the time comes, he will become a bare-bones commander. This is undoubtedly unacceptable to Admiral Allenby.
"General Allenby, the whole of Paris is being attacked by the Germans on all sides, and there is no place to be safe. Our losses are also very large. Admiral Gallieni sighed. The losses of his 1st Army were no worse than those of the 1st Army of the British Expeditionary Force. It's just that he just managed to hold on. What's more, he is also very clear about the performance of the British Expeditionary Force on the battlefield. It's just that, for the sake of the overall situation, he didn't come out with all this. After all, among the armies defending Paris, the British Expeditionary Force 1st Army was also an indispensable and important force. If the two have a conflict because of this, it will be very detrimental to the next battle.
"Your Excellency, Commander, we have now lost more than twenty percent of the city. And, as our space for activity continued to be squeezed, so did the Germans' offensive. Our losses are soaring. If this continues, we may not be able to hold out for even a week. Admiral Allenby sighed. Obviously, he has no confidence in the next battle.
In fact, it is not only Admiral Allenby who is not confident about the next battle, but also Admiral Gallieni and Admiral Despere. They were shocked by the strength shown by the Germans in battle. In the field before, it was possible to blame the strength of the German army mainly because of their armored forces. However, in the street battles in the city, the German armored forces did not move. However, the British and French forces still could not withstand the German attack. Even so, they had made a lot of deployments in the city of Paris beforehand. But in front of the German army, it still seemed so vulnerable.
"General Allenby, the current situation is indeed very unfavorable for us. However, we must persevere, and even if we persist for one more day, it will be good and beneficial to both of our countries. Admiral Gallieni said.
Admiral Allenby nodded, the feeling of dying step by step made him almost collapse. Of course, Admiral Allenby had already made up his mind, and even if they lost the rest of the battle. However, he will never die. He won't fight to the death like these Frenchmen. After all, this is Paris, and he is British, a noble British army general.
After Admiral Allenby left, the faces of Admiral Gallieni and Admiral Despere were a little gloomy.
"Your Excellency, Commander, Allenby is a little shaken." Admiral Despere said.
"It's inevitable. The Germans were attacking too fiercely, and we could not withstand their onslaught. Anyone can feel this way without seeing any hope. However, we are military men of the French Republic, and the British can despair, but we can't. For the sake of the French Republic, we must also persevere! Admiral Gallieni said.
Admiral Despere nodded, indeed, the British could despair, but they couldn't. In the defense of Paris, the British were unlikely to be able to rely on it. However, they themselves need to do their best. Otherwise, if you don't have the courage to continue fighting, I'm afraid that Paris will soon fall.
The fierce attack of the German army caused heavy losses to the Anglo-French troops defending Paris. In the face of the onslaught of the German army, the Anglo-French forces were simply impossible, except for stubborn resistance. Even, not even a counterattack. The British Expeditionary Force, in particular, immediately retreated as soon as they suffered heavy losses. Unlike the French army, they occasionally fought to the death.
The French government has fled to Orleans, France. And, after a little rest here, we will continue to the south. They had two destinations, one was Bordeaux and the other was Toulouse. In the eyes of these high-ranking officials of the French government, the farther south they went, the safer they were, and thus the farther away from the devilish Germans.
"Your Excellency, how is the battle in Paris?" President Poinkale asked.
"Your Excellency, the fierce battle continues. The Germans were not fooled, and they used a lot of heavy artillery and aircraft in their attack on Paris. Under the onslaught of the Germans, Paris was in ruins. "Minister of War Alexander? Millerand was a little sentimental.
President Poincaré had a hint of closure on his face. He knew that the situation in Paris must be very difficult. This undoubtedly means that it is impossible for the Anglo-French forces to hold Paris. France's future will be bleak.
Even President Poincaré regretted that if he had made peace with the Germans when the previous battle had been lost, Paris might have been able to survive, at least not be beaten into ruins by the Germans as it is now.
It's a pity that it's too late now. They chose to continue to resist, so they had no choice but to continue fighting. Until one day, there is really no way.