Britain suffered a disastrous defeat on the battlefield.
The artillery attack at such a close range was extremely destructive to the British troops.
The so-called shield soldiers are those who can withstand swords and guns.
Under the French artillery, it had no effect at all. Just a wave of shelling caused countless casualties to the British troops.
Those musketeers lined up and standing together were even more unlikely to be spared. Their lives were cut off by shrapnel from exploding shells.
Seeing this scene, the old general's heart beat violently.
There was fear in his eyes.
Before the French army could launch a second wave of charges, he immediately shouted: "Retreat quickly, retreat quickly!"
The officers and soldiers were stunned. They only lost some shield soldiers and musketeers. Their British army had not yet officially fought against the French army.
Retreat now?
Isn't it suppressing the fighting spirit of the soldiers?
The old general immediately packed up his belongings and repeatedly called the guards to take him to retreat.
Some officers really couldn't stand it anymore. The old general had been on the battlefield all his life. Why did he become less courageous as he got older?
He couldn't help but said: "General, isn't it just artillery, isn't it just some musketeers and shield soldiers? Their French troops can be wiped out in an instant in front of our British army!"
"Did you give the order to retreat?"
The old general glanced at him and said coldly: "You want to die without taking me with you?"
"Hurry up and pack up your things and retreat. We have lost this battle from the beginning. If it is not too late to retreat now!"
The old general urged his guards, and then said to the British officers.
"General, you are shaking the morale of the army!"
"According to British regulations, you will be punished by military law if you do this!"
The old general snorted coldly and sneered at these: "I have the highest official position here, and I have the final say on all orders!"
"If you think this battle can be won, then you can continue to fight."
"I want to withdraw, and none of you can stop me." The old general stared at them and said coldly.
Everyone groaned, they didn't dare to do anything to the old general, after all, the old general was still the nominal commander of the army.
He has the greatest power. If he wants to retreat, it is a military order.
No one should resist.
However, not all of the troops are veteran generals, and they never listen to the military orders of the veteran generals.
Soon the old general packed up his belongings, ordered the guards to carry them, and immediately summoned people to retreat.
When I saw the cavalry transporting artillery very close to the British troops.
He realized that there was absolutely no possibility of victory in this battle.
At such a close distance, Britain was well positioned to resist the cavalry.
At that time, the artillery appears and shoots directly.
There was no time for the British troops to react. The timing was perfect.
The British troops became a living target without any preparation.
After a wave of artillery fire, the British troops must have suffered heavy losses, with not even one left alive.
There are no coincidences on the battlefield. The old general has been fighting for his whole life and never believes in coincidences. There must be an expert behind the scenes directing the French army to fight.
Otherwise, how could the French team adopt such tactics?
But who this mysterious man is, the old general has no idea at this moment.
Due to the differences among the British troops, it directly affected the British soldiers.
Some people did not go to the battlefield and lost their fighting spirit.