Robert Nivele came to Roque for the four-engine bomber. Nyasaland Military-Industrial Group had already licensed the "Strong Wind" fighter jet to the French, but the four-engine bomber was not yet available.
After the New Year, the bombers of the British Expeditionary Force continued to bomb military targets in Belgium and Germany with remarkable results, which made Robert Niweiler envious.
Nivelle also wanted bombers, but a bomber in southern Africa cost 25,000 pounds, and the French government could not afford it now, so Nivelle also wanted the technology and authorization for a four-engine bomber.
At the gate of Yamin's headquarters, when Rock was greeting Robert Nivelle, there were soldiers patrolling nearby with military dogs.
Everything related to military dogs has been very sensitive recently. Before Robert Nivele noticed it, Manking couldn't help but say sourly: "The British Expeditionary Force is very majestic recently——"
Rock, hehe, glanced at Sidney Milner beside him.
"The British Expeditionary Force defeated the German army in Belgium and recovered most of Belgium. We have the right to enjoy the glory of the victor." Milnario looked up arrogantly, which is British arrogance.
"Belgium is our ally, shouldn't you respect them a little?" Mangin actually used the word "respect", which is amazing.
"We are the victors and have the right to enjoy the glory of the victors." Milner repeated what he just said. Mangin's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. The German army still occupied part of France.
"It's just a dog, how can it be more important than a human being?" Manking has a grumpy personality and was made angry by Milner's two words.
"We are the victors -" Milner wanted to repeat it again, but after thinking about it, he changed his words: "-it seems that someone respects people more, and his subordinates will definitely not think so. Someone said that
That's right, in our British Expeditionary Force, even a dog will not be sacrificed casually, nor will we use machine guns to force soldiers to die - God, our guns are never aimed at our own people - "
"The Belgian who was shot dead in the military court was not one of our own?" Manking said in a panic. Milner's words were like a slap on Manking's conscience.
"During the war, all attacks against the Expeditionary Force are acts of hostility." Milner was not impatient. The explanation of this provision and the definition of attacks are all with the Expeditionary Force. The Expeditionary Force can deal with it how they want.
How to deal with it.
Don't accept?
It doesn't matter, no one cares whether you accept it or not. You think the British Expeditionary Force has nothing to do with the masses? Their ancestors were pirates, so don't use your moral standards to demand the descendants of pirates.
Manking still wanted to speak, but Nivele stopped him with a stern look.
Rock didn't say anything, but also gave Milner a look of praise, and Milner's bones suddenly became three points lighter.
Before the outbreak of the world war, Rock and Milner were still friends. Now Rock and Milner are no longer on the same level, and Rock's prestige in the expeditionary force is growing day by day.
Entering the headquarters, Nivelle's purpose was to try to unite the British Expeditionary Force to launch an attack on the German army.
The French were shocked by the offensive power displayed by the British Expeditionary Force after Roque took office. When did this "poor little army" have such a powerful combat effectiveness?
Everyone knows that Britain's traditional dominant force is the navy. Now the British army is performing so well under the command of Roque. I am afraid this is not the rhythm of the British Empire sweeping across Europe. If so, it will be terrible. France will
It will lose its competitiveness in Europe and internationally.
Coupled with the drastic changes in the Russian Empire, it is now full of uncertainty. The newly established provisional government promised to continue to participate in the war, but anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Russian Empire has lost its competitiveness and cannot compete with last year's Battle of Verdun.
Same, giving France huge help.
"I am preparing to launch an attack on the German army at Sherman Dedham. This attack will end within 24 hours, or 48 hours. Before the German army can react, we will achieve the purpose of the campaign. I am prepared for this attack.
With 27 divisions, they will definitely be able to complete the mission." Robert Nivele was full of confidence.
Roque looked sad. Even now that the world war is going on, there are still people who think that a battle can end in 24 hours or 48 hours. I don't know if they are arrogant or naive.
It happened that this arrogant and naive man was the commander-in-chief of the French army, which put Roque in a dilemma.
Sherman-Dedham means "Lady's Path". Legend has it that there is a rope-woven path here that was very popular with the daughters of King Louis XV of France.
"What is the purpose of this battle?" Rock carefully considered Nivelle's plan and found that it was difficult to implement.
"Defeat the German army in front of us, break through the German defense line, and then drive the German army out of French territory--" Nivelle was very impressive, but with so many campaign goals, it was obvious that they could not be achieved in two days.
"I guarantee that the Sherman-Dedham Plan will not turn into another Somme or Verdun. If a breakthrough cannot be achieved within two days, I will order the troops to stop the attack." Nivelle knows the situation in France. If he comes again, A Battle of Verdun or a Battle of the Somme, and Nivele would also be dismissed from get out of class.
France could no longer afford losses of the magnitude seen at the Battle of Verdun.
"So what do you need our British Expeditionary Force to do?" Rock wanted to know more about the situation and then decide which step the British Expeditionary Force should take.
"I need the British Expeditionary Force to launch an attack on the German army in Reims to contain the German forces and cooperate with our attack." Nivele's calculation was good. The offensive directed by him was still dominated by the French army, and the British Expeditionary Force was in a supporting position.
In other words, if there are achievements, they are all French. If there are no achievements, there are qualified candidates to blame.
"How many troops do you need me to send out?" Rock wanted to know Nivelle's bottom line.
"The Second and Third Army are enough to contain the Germans." Nivelle played Roque as a fool. According to Nivelle, the dominant French army only has 27 divisions, but
The British Expeditionary Force, which is in an auxiliary position, will dispatch 33 divisions. Who will be the auxiliary?
"Impossible, I can't mobilize so many troops. In another month, the British Expeditionary Force will launch an attack in Belgium. I have to reserve enough reserves for the attack." Rock refused directly. If several divisions of the colony were dispatched,
As for the servant army, Narok might even give Nivelle some face and send out two armies without even thinking about it.
"My lord, why don't you call Prime Minister Winston -" Nivele was confident.
Just hit him, but he definitely wouldn't do it in front of Nivelle. After sending Nivelle and a certain cargo away, Rock dialed Winston's number.
Winston's voice on the phone was a bit distorted, but Locke could still tell it was Winston himself: "Locke, if possible, cooperate with the French appropriately. I know you want to reduce the casualties of the British Expeditionary Force as much as possible.
But what we need most now is victory."
"If victory is needed, then we should be more cautious. You don't know what kind of attack plan the French have formulated. It is simply child's play with almost no possibility of success." Roque's attitude remained firm.
"I know, I know that Robert's plan is indeed difficult to succeed, but it is possible, isn't it? Then it is worth our try. Time is very important to us. We must give the Russians enough confidence so that the Russians can persist.
Go down." Winston was thinking about more issues.
After the establishment of the Russian Provisional Government, there was great controversy over whether to continue the war.
Some people think that Russia should persist in fighting. The World War has continued so far, and the Russian Empire has suffered more than 5 million casualties, making it the heaviest casualty among all participating countries. If it withdraws from the war now, Russia will gain nothing, and maybe even the Black Sea outlet will be destroyed.
Forced to hand him over.
Those who opposed continuing the war also had good reasons. The world war had entered its fourth year and everyone was tired of war, so the Russians overthrew the Tsar.
Although continuing to fight is the most beneficial option for Russia, the frontline officers and soldiers who are tired of the war will not think so carefully. They don't care about the Black Sea outlet. They only care about whether they can go home. For those on the frontline
For the "grey animals", they don't even want their czarist father anymore, so what else can't they give up?
Winston's intention was to give the Russians hope with a brilliant victory as soon as possible and continue to involve the German forces on the Eastern Front.
If the Russians lose sight of hope and choose to withdraw from the war, it will be a huge disaster for the British and French forces on the Western Front.
"Okay, I will cooperate with the French in Reims -" Roque gave in. Even the British Prime Minister did not care about the life and death of the British. Roque would not be hot-tempered.
Isn't it just setting up a machine gun and forcing the soldiers to attack? Rock can also do it, and he is very good at it.
With Roque's promise, Nivele was satisfied and could finally focus all his energy on how to defeat the Germans.
On February 25th, the British and French forces held a joint meeting, which was held at Nivel's headquarters.
Unlike Roque's temporary headquarters, Nivel's headquarters is a luxurious castle. This castle once belonged to Marie Antoinette, the queen of French King Louis XVI. Referring to the life story of Louis XVI,
You can imagine how luxurious this castle is. Nivele even moved his own wine cellar into the castle. The current top French military officials are all direct descendants of Nivele. Foch was kicked by Nivele and sent to Switzerland.
, generals such as Pétain and De Castelao were ignored, and Mangin was the popular man in front of Nivel.
On the night when Rock arrived at Nivelle's headquarters, Nivelle specially held a welcome banquet for Rock.
Luo Ke didn't feel so honored. How could I say that? I saw him building a tall building, seeing him entertaining guests, and seeing his building collapse.
