Since ancient times, deep love cannot be retained, only tricks can win people's hearts.
Luo Ke couldn't do what Wu Qi did to give the soldiers drug sores directly. It was still okay to give up his own dinner. This was also a punishment for the expeditionary force staff, because they made the supply plan and the frontline troops did not receive enough supplies.
The staff members of the plan had their unshirkable responsibilities, and Rock, as the commander-in-chief, also had leadership responsibilities, so everyone simply went hungry together, and Rock himself was no exception, sharing the blessings and sharing the hardships.
The reason why routines are so popular is because they are extremely effective.
A seemingly unintentional move calmed the emotions of the frontline officers and soldiers, raised the vigilance of the staff, and left a good story for Roque. Everyone was happy.
This is not the whole story. The reporter of "The Times" noticed this situation and promptly sent back the report and published it in the "Times". Now the people who can read the "Times" also know about the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force and the frontline
The officers and soldiers were also hungry, so the rumors about the expeditionary force's extravagance and waste some time ago disappeared without a trace.
The French media promptly followed up, and the positive publicity for the expeditionary force reached a climax. This series of examples shining with the brilliance of humanity, especially during the war, was simply too in line with the French appetite.
The Canadian Expeditionary Force preferred to go hungry themselves and still gave their rations to the French troops.
The Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force would rather go hungry with the headquarters staff than save food for the frontline troops.
Compared with the French army, which has been riddled with scandals, the French people's favorable impression of the British Expeditionary Force exploded instantly.
While still in Paris, Kitchener became the most popular person in Paris as the British Minister of War. The French Estates-General invited Kitchener to give a speech in the parliament. French President Poengale invited Kitchener to dinner, and the French government even offered him a grant.
Roque was awarded the honorary title "Marshal of France" in recognition of his contribution to France.
The news spread back to southern Africa. After the outbreak of the world war, southern Africans who had the money and strength to contribute once again set off a fundraising climax. Southern Africa almost supplied supplies to the entire Allied Powers, but its own minister of defense was hungry on the front line. This was simply unspeakable.
Daji.
Large companies in southern Africa immediately took action. The Rand Bank immediately announced a donation of 10 million rand, all of which would be used to purchase supplies and send them to the Western Front.
Nyasaland Company and South African Company were not slow in their actions. Nyasaland Company also donated R10 million, South African Company donated food worth R15 million, and Favalte Steel Company donated
Materials worth eight million rand, when "The Honorable Judy Locke", who had just entered primary school, reluctantly donated his piggy bank, the pride of the southern Africans who had just become rich in a few years reached a climax.
At its peak, in just one week, the federal government of Southern Africa received a donation of R160 million.
At the same time that Southern Africa was taking action, there was also an upsurge in donations for the expeditionary force in the United Kingdom. King George V of the United Kingdom set an example and announced that he would donate half of the royal family's financial budget for 1916 to the expeditionary force. Twenty top nobles joined forces to support the expeditionary force.
The army donated 20 million pounds, and businesses in the UK responded in large numbers, with donations reaching 250 million pounds within a week.
The British Empire was indeed rich.
While the rear was actively supporting the army with the same hatred of the enemy, the Expeditionary Force continued to attack. The Canadian Corps, which had not had a strong presence since the outbreak of the World War, attracted much attention. On the entire Western Front, Vimy Ridge became a huge protrusion, which was the starting point for the German and British expeditions.
The focus of military contention.
Rock was aware of this problem, and the latest order given to the Canadian Legion was to organize defenses on the spot, hold on to Vimy Ridge, and attract more German troops.
On April 15, the German counterattack arrived as expected.
Ludendorff mobilized 1,600 artillery pieces in the shortest possible time, which was almost half of the number of German artillery pieces on the Western Front. Four armies participated in the attack on Vimy Ridge. The entire Western Front focused its attention on this area, which is only seven kilometers away.
It is a long hill with an altitude of only 145 meters.
The Canadian Legion is commanded by Major General Arthur Kerry. The defenders at Vimy Ridge have a total of four divisions with a total strength of about 60,000. Their enemies have about 150,000, all of whom are elites from the Western Front battlefield.
force.
The German attack still started with artillery bombardment. Before the Canadian Corps occupied Vimy Ridge, the German army had occupied Vimy Ridge for three years and was very familiar with the situation at Vimy Ridge.
The German artillery fire was very accurate. There were no fortifications on the side of Vimy Ridge facing Germany, only two temporary defense lines. The Canadian Legion suffered heavy casualties in the German artillery fire. Expeditionary bombers took off and tried to bomb the German artillery positions, but
The German army ignited thick smoke around the artillery position. The thick smoke was overwhelming and enveloped the huge artillery position, making the bombing ineffective.
The southern African artillery is well-trained and can determine the location of the German artillery positions as quickly as possible based on the flight path and direction of the German artillery shells, and counterattack the German artillery.
The German artillery suffered heavy losses. Post-war statistics showed that 85% of the losses of the German artillery came from the firepower of the expeditionary force's artillery.
The final solution to the problem still relies on ground troops. The battlefield width of Vimy Ridge is limited. Although the German troops have an absolute advantage, not many troops are involved in each battle. The Canadian Legion, with the assistance of tank troops, stabilizes the defense.
At the same time, several small-scale counterattacks were also organized. The attacking German troops suffered heavy casualties. In one day on April 15, the German troops lost 25,000 people.
The battle lasted for a whole day. In the evening, the German army stopped the attack and sent logistics and medical personnel to collect the wounded German soldiers and German corpses scattered in front of the defense line.
The soldiers of the Canadian Legion did not fire and allowed the German logistics personnel to take away all the German corpses. The ground in front of the position was all stained red with blood, as if a huge red carpet had been laid, and the blood and mud were mixed together, like
The raging River Styx, the German logistics personnel collecting the corpses collapsed and cried, and the soldiers of the Canadian Legion watched all this expressionlessly in the trenches.
Different from the frontline positions that have become hell, the lights of the expeditionary force headquarters at night are brightly lit, and the frontline troops are progressing smoothly. The German troops are too busy to take care of themselves and are unable to launch an attack on Paris. The rear areas are united and actively donate money and materials to the front lines. The British Empire is in the world war
After the outbreak, unprecedented cohesion was formed. Kitchener, who was worshiped as a god in Paris, and the new French Prime Minister Alexandre Ribot came to Roque's headquarters to congratulate Roque in person.
Yes, after a full-scale scandal broke out in the French army, the new government that had just been formed in Poengale collapsed again. Although French Prime Minister Briand had been persuading Nivel to stop the offensive when Nivel was preparing for the spring offensive, but
When Nivele failed, Briand was still responsible for Nivele's failure.
Resigning from the position of prime minister is already a common occurrence for Briand. This is the third time that Brian has served as the prime minister of France. Not surprisingly, there will be a fourth time.
Alexander Ribot came to award Roque a medal. This was the third time Roque saved Paris. Although the Southern African Expeditionary Force was not directly commanded by Roque during the Battle of the Marne, Roque was the leader of all armed forces in southern Africa at that time.
The supreme commander of the force, so this honor was also attributed to Roque. Coupled with the Battle of Verdun and the French mutiny, the mayor of Paris was unable to grant Roque the title of "Honorary Citizen". Someone suggested
Roque was awarded the title of "Honorary Mayor", but the mayor of Paris was obviously unwilling.
Alexandre Ribaud awarded Roque the "Legion d'Honneur" on behalf of the French government. This is one of France's top medals. Its status is similar to the British Victoria Cross. Roque is one step closer to the goal of having endless medals on his chest.
, in order to welcome Alexander Ribo and Kitchener, Roque held a simple banquet at the headquarters.
This is the first banquet held by the British Expeditionary Force headquarters after Rock served as Commander-in-Chief of the Expeditionary Force.
Although the banquet was not rich in wine and food because of the war, the atmosphere was very good, and Roque was the undisputed centerpiece.
"After Robert's defeat at Sherman-Dedham, there was a period of time when it felt that France was about to collapse. There were rumors in Paris that Robert had lost 1.5 million people at Sherman-Dedham. Many people believed such outrageous rumors.
At that time, Paris was crowded with troops who had lost their command. Officers and soldiers were in a state of chaos and disorder. Rebels took the opportunity to rob and set fire to shops on the street. The police who went to deal with it were injured. The rebels used
Military weapons—" Alexandre Ribault still had lingering fears when talking about the panic in Paris that day.
How panicked Paris was at that time, how grateful she is to Roque now.
"General Pétain is very capable. Under his leadership, the army will definitely return to normal." Roque gave Pétain a hand, saying that he would not do any favors that come with him.
"Indeed, I had a conversation with General Petain in Paris. Locke, General Petain asked me to convey his respect to you in person. If it were not for the determined attack of the British Expeditionary Force during this period, Paris might have fallen by now."
Kitchener was in a good mood, he should be in a good mood. In another time and space, Kitchener's ship was attacked and sunk by a German submarine on the way to the Russian Empire. Kitchener was buried in the sea.
It was after Roark's reminder that Winston strictly ordered Kitchener not to leave the British mainland, so Kitchener did not go to the Russian Empire.
Now that the Russian Empire has perished, Kitchener has no reason to go to the Russian Empire. He is still the British Minister of War and is Rock's strongest support.
"Thank you, Your Excellency Prime Minister, and please convey my respect to General Pétain for me in person. It is precisely because of General Pétain's efforts to turn the tide that the coalition can be maintained. No one who is good at fighting has a great reputation. General Pétain's achievements will always be remembered by us.
Everyone will remember it." Roque was really not being polite. Regardless of what mistakes Petain made in World War II, the current Petain deserves Roque's respect.
(The first chapter has been delivered. Do you still want to update the fourth chapter today - as long as it is what the brothers want, Yutou will definitely be able to do it -)