armyinform Third Reich Episode 411
Third Reich Episode 411
Recalling that not long ago, this famous general was still his ally, Gott was even in a trance.How did the war, which was thought to be a sure thing at first, have progressed to what it is today.
The British Empire, which is obviously controlling the internal struggles of European countries, is now attacked by the coalition forces formed by the three European countries.This is simply a great irony!
It's a pity that the current situation has no time left for Gott to sigh. He must immediately issue an order to deal with the current crisis.
"Let the 1st Armored Battalion, Dorset Regiment... no, let the Devonshire Armored Battalion fight back together!"
In desperation, Lord Gort had no choice but to choose a station from the two armored battalions in Greenwich that was closer to the gap.In this way, he has used half of Greenwich's reserve team in this counterattack.
Gott couldn't help but feel vaguely worried. Is it really good to use half of the reserve team for the first counterattack?If there is another gap in the future, how should he arrange a counterattack force?
Unfortunately, Gott doesn't even have time to worry now...
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"The follow-up troops of the French army are expanding the gap, and the National Guard on our defense line can't stop it!"
The staff officer's almost crying report made Gott a little desperate.
Once the gap continues to expand, it will not be a crisis that can be filled by this little counterattack force.
That would have the potential to be a disaster!
"Commander!" The Chief of Staff in the London Command eagerly suggested to Gott: "In this case, it's time to send the Royal Regiment of the Prince of Wales from our London theater to join the battle!"
In terms of armor strength, the British army under the city of London still has a certain strength.The Prince of Wales Royal Regiment mentioned by the chief of staff is already an absolute elite force.
它由原先隶属第3师第1机械化旅的一个女王皇家汉密尔郡团装甲步兵营，一个隶属第4师第3步兵旅的女王皇家汉密尔郡团轻步兵营，以及一个隶属第4师伦敦警备区的女王皇家汉密尔郡团的本土营共同改编而来。
这个改编的坦克团，下辖了1个团部直属中队、以及3个坦克中队，每个中队包括52辆“巡洋坦克”和10辆侦察车、官兵575人。另外还有共计1455名协同坦克作战的步兵分队。
This is the strongest armored force in London, using the most substantial and complete super-strong organization.The officers and soldiers are well-trained and have first-class combat effectiveness.
Once this armored force is invested in Greenwich, it will be an absolutely powerful killer to deal with some German assault guns obtained only by sea, and the French army lacking tanks!
Moreover, the Allied Forces of the Three Kingdoms in the south did not have any armored troops. Even if they were all infantry, they could at most be infantry equipped with enough firepower and cannons.Even adding the paratroopers of the German army can't change their nature as infantry.
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"No! London's armor cannot be reduced!" Lord Gort resolutely rejected the chief of staff's support proposal: "The main force of the German army landing at Portsmouth has a strong armor force of no less than one division. We must maintain sufficient armor strength. Deal with them."
"Commander, the main force of the German army has just captured Guildford, and there is still a distance from us..." The chief of staff wanted to fight for it.
"No! The opponent has armored troops, and they will march very fast. They may cross the Thames and appear west of London at any time. I must guard against them!" Gott shook his head stubbornly and said: "It is no longer that the German army has diving tanks. What a secret, I don't know the specific situation of this tank, but they have this tank, maybe it will be easy to break through the Thames."
"I can't wait until the German army achieves a breakthrough to prepare, otherwise I will encounter another disaster like that in Dunkirk!" Gott recalled painfully.
"Have Greenwich's new 4th Division counterattack from the left flank of the gap with 2 regiments, and the 3st Armored Battalion, Dorset's Regiment, counterattack from the right flank of the gap. After they tighten to seal the gap, the counterattack of the [-]rd Division and Devonshire Armored Battalion The troops will be able to annihilate the front of the French army breaking into the line of defense!"
Lord Gort, once again increased the scale of investment in the reserve team.
"But in this case, the mobile force that can be mobilized in Greenwich is..." the chief of staff looked at Gott worriedly.
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"Report, the two forward regiments of our army have advanced to a position less than 3 kilometers away from Hestmonsu Castle."
In the joint headquarters of the German, French and Norwegian Allied Forces, a French staff officer confronted French commander Wei Gang, German commander Student, and Norwegian commander Alfred.
This Alfred can also be regarded as a well-tested and experienced Norwegian general (relatively speaking).
Alfred previously commanded the Norwegian Volunteer Battalion, participated in the Battle of Finland with the Nordic coalition forces of Sweden and Denmark, and then led the troops back home to join the counterattack against Britain.In Norway, he is also considered one of the generals with the most combat experience.
As the former commander of the Norwegian 5th Division, Sun Delo, was promoted by Quisling to the commander-in-chief of the army, Alfred also took over as the commander of the most elite 5th Division in the Norwegian Army.And his former adjutant, Marvin, logically became the battalion commander of Alfred's previous reinforced battalion.
Now Alfred brought the only main division of the Norwegian Army that was not defeated in the counterattack against Britain, together with the reinforced battalion that was replaced by German weapons after Marvin took over, and came to the British soil together, and started the war that belongs to Norway. Revenge battle.
It's a pity that even Norway's best generals, Colonel Alfred and his confidant Major Marvin, still can't see the direction of the battlefield.
The ones who saw through everything were Wey Gang, the veteran French general, and Student, the German general who had gone through the military academy system.
"In this way, the British Lord Gort has only three options left." Student looked at the combat schematic diagram marked with red and blue arrows, and said with great interest.
In his opinion, no matter which coping method Gott chooses, the final outcome is actually not much different.
"I am quite familiar with Lord Gort, the Homeland Defense Commander elected by the British Army." Weigand, who had barely cooperated with Gort in the French campaign before, said leisurely at this time: "He has a certain The level of command, but the level is very limited. Faced with this situation, he usually chooses the most prudent and safe way."
Safe way?Is there still a safe way for the British army today?
The truly safe way exists only for the dominant party.If you have to ask the disadvantaged side what is the safest way to do it, then you can only play a defensive war in a dull manner.
Without a foundation to defend, create a foundation.For example, if the defense line is penetrated, it will be blocked immediately.
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"Forget about the mobile force, plug the gap, and annihilate the vanguard of the French army, and we will naturally be able to free up the mobile force."
In the headquarters, Gott explained his coping ideas: first solve the current troubles, and then free up your hands to solve future troubles.
"Closed the gap, and then filled it with the rout of the National Self-Defense Forces gathered to replace our counterattack force." Gott's thinking is becoming clearer: "Leave at most one infantry regiment to assist in the defense, and the rest The counterattack force can fall back into reserve again..."
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"Are we going to split up and attack?
In Greenwich, Commander Bob of the new [-]th Division of the British Army was puzzled by the latest order.
The 3rd Division has just been sent out, and now his 4th Division has also been asked to send 2 regiments to see the counterattack.Bob was a little puzzled. In this way, isn't there only one regiment left in Greenwich as a reserve team?
The mobile force will be empty to the extreme!
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"Very good, it works."
After waiting for the battle report that the gap was slightly narrowed, Lord Gott clenched his fists and roared very excitedly.
After all, Greenwich's reserves are all regular troops of the British Army, and their combat effectiveness is much higher than that of the temporarily recruited National Self-Defense Forces.Moreover, the total strength of the French army is only three divisions, and there have been many losses along the way.It is not easy to deal with the British counterattack force of nearly two divisions, including armored forces.
"The gap has narrowed to about one kilometer, and the French army is working hard to maintain the gap and increase resistance." A combat staff officer handed over a document to Lord Gott and reported.
After receiving the battle report and quickly glanced at it, Gott probably had an idea in his mind.
The gap has been reduced by half, and the next half is the most important and final step.
As long as the last bit of distance is locked and the defense line is used to defend today, there should be no problem.
"Then put in the remaining regiment of the 4th Division. Step up the counterattack and close the gap as soon as possible!" Lord Gort simply put in the last bit of mobile troops.