Chapter 501 Wei Gang Wants to Counterattack

Reynolds agreed with Churchill's plan, which made Churchill very satisfied. Now, this plan must be carried out immediately, and as much as can be withdrawn!

If it is too late, once the German encirclement is closed and the port is taken by the Germans, they will not be able to retreat!

"Also, now, the French navy must also make plans early. Italy has declared war on France. In order to prevent the Italian navy from attacking the French navy, I suggest that the French navy can be withdrawn to the United Kingdom." Churchill continued. .

Another of Churchill's plans was to incorporate the French navy. Now, he suggested that the French navy should retreat to the United Kingdom, which is naturally the first step to incorporate them.

"Well, when needed, I can order the navy to retreat to England." Reynolds agreed to Churchill's suggestion.

Hearing Renault's words, Churchill was extremely happy in an instant. He stood up and said to Prime Minister Renault: "Now, Germany is in the limelight. As long as we have firm belief and persevere, we will definitely win the final victory."

At this moment, his brows continued to wrinkle, and the severe pain that cut into the heart made pea-sized sweat drop out of his forehead instantly, and he couldn't hold it any longer. , about to fall to the ground.

"Prime Minister Churchill?" exclaimed all around.

"Quick, call an ambulance!"

Churchill was taken away quickly and went to the best hospital in Paris. Reno looked at the people present, and suddenly felt a sense of sadness, as if Churchill's fall heralded something.

"Now, I'm announcing a new decision," Renault said. "Our cabinet is going to be reshuffled, and I will also serve as defense minister."

Now that the war has been fought, it must be reorganized. Otherwise, how can we explain it to the people?

"At the same time, recall Marshal Pétain to be the deputy prime minister of our cabinet." Renault continued to announce his appointment.

This year, Marshal Pétain is 83 years old. He is the Spanish ambassador. At the same time, he is also a veteran of the First World War. He has enough prestige and will definitely be able to lead the French people out of the current predicament.

Wei Gang was delighted, he knew that his appointment was coming soon.

"At the same time, Gan Molin was removed from the position of commander-in-chief of the French army, and Wei Gang was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the army, navy and air force."

Sure enough, when Wei Gang was mentioned, Wei Gang was very happy. He said to Renault: "Prime Minister, I have made a plan that can save our current dangerous situation!"

When Churchill was there, Wei Gang couldn't refute, because he didn't have that power yet, but now, since he has served as the commander-in-chief of the three armed forces, he will take office immediately, and he already has a plan in his heart.

Reynolds was stunned for a moment. "What plan? I have just promised Churchill to withdraw the army in the north and preserve our strength."

Renault has already thought about it, withdrawing the troops and preserving the strength, this is indeed the correct plan.

"Yes, I agree with this plan." Wei Gang said: "However, if we retreat unplanned, it can only evolve into a rout, and the German armored forces can easily catch up with our troops, making it impossible for us to retreat smoothly. So, I think, before we retreat, we have a nice counteroffensive or two to keep the Germans from daring to advance, and we have more chances to retreat."

Counterattack! Now Wei Gang has made up his mind. With so many Anglo-French troops, is he still afraid of the Germans who came over from the expedition?

A beautiful counterattack can boost morale!

Now, I am just frightened by the German blitzkrieg. As long as a resolute and brave counter-offensive is organized, and the troops can see that the German armored forces are far from being so powerful, they can greatly boost morale and finally win the victory!

Now, in the face of Prime Minister Renault, he can't say his real plan. As long as his counterattack is successful, the follow-up counterattack will of course continue to advance!

Renault agreed to Wei Gang's plan, so on the same day, the day Wei Gang took office, a new strategy had already begun.

A series of orders were passed on.

Wei Gang was also quite shrewd, and he handed over the main task of the counter-offensive to the British 1st Armored Division.

At the beginning, in order to deter Germany, the 1st Armored Division came to France in February and participated in the military parade. After the military parade, the 1st Armored Division stayed in France.

At the same time, other affiliated units of the First Armored Division were also transported from the UK one after another. After that, he was deployed to the Maginot Line.

They did not catch up with any major battles. When they arrived from the south of France to the north, the German encirclement happened to be formed. At this time, there were two roads in front of them, attack or retreat?

Taking the order from the French commander-in-chief Wei Gang, division commander Roger Evans could not help frowning.

Wei Gang asked them to attack!

Pass through the Abbeville bridgehead, cut off the retreat of the four German armored divisions, and merge with the main force of the British Expeditionary Force infantry division to the north. Then, eat these four German armored divisions!

Of course, their armored division cannot complete this task, so behind them, there is also the French 10th Army as the backing. From the point of view of the strength, it is already quite a lot.

As long as they open their mouths, the 10th Army can keep up and expand the results. Wei Gang's appetite is not small, and he wants to eat four German armored divisions at once!

If this plan is completed, it can be said that it can completely turn the tide of the war, but now, can it be completed?

General Evans frowned. Now, his troops have arrived. Before the war is about to break out, his armored division is finally full, and the planned 3rd armored brigade is also given to him, but , so what's the use?

His troops are still dominated by "Matilda" Type 1 tanks. The 3rd Armored Brigade is the latest establishment, and its equipment is also more advanced. What's the use?

The Covenant cruiser tank, which weighs only 18 tons, is a hastily made tank from the rear, developed to deal with the German armored forces. In a hurry to where? So much so that it has entered mass production without being tested at all!

In terms of appearance, its diamond-shaped turret is very characteristic. It completely absorbs the characteristics of German inclined armor. Under the same weight, the protection is greatly increased. The same is true for the car body. The 16 mm thick inclined armor reaches 30 mm. Thick protective ability.

Its developers claimed that the tank could stand up to the latest German tanks, but Evans had no such confidence.

Even if there are dozens of tanks, can it change the situation of the war? They are also at an absolute disadvantage in numbers, and what is even more frightening is that now, the military is in chaos.