Chapter 749 Moral Kidnapping (Plus 3)

Paresi Hobert, born in 1885, is now in his fifties.

He graduated from the Royal Military Academy in 1904. During World War I, he participated in wars in India and France. After the war, he began to study tank warfare and became a leading pioneer in this field.

For example, the British 1st Tank Brigade, which was formed under his advocacy, was the first in the world.

It can be said that even Guderian, who became famous because of the Blitz and became the most famous father of the Blitz in Germany, had to rely on Hobert as a mentor.

Hobert personally created the three most elite armored divisions in British history: the 7th division, the 11th division and the 79th division. Combat force, the unit was officially renamed the British 7th Armoured Division on February 26, 1940, which was later known as the "Desert Rat".

It can be said that if Montgomery did not have the foundation laid by Hobert, he may not have achieved success in later generations.

It's a pity that Hobert can do things, but he can't be a man. More importantly, his change has caused a fierce conflict with the high-level conservatives of the British army.

You know, the British Army is traditional, conservative, how can they easily change? Hobert's thinking of using tanks as the main force is simply deviant and should be tied to a pillar and burned to death.

Everyone denounced it together, and as a result, Hobart was retired.

And now, the German blitzkrieg has created victories one by one. Everyone was surprised and found that Hobart was right, so, regardless of the old stubbornness, after Churchill became prime minister, he directly intervened and recruited Hobart. Special enlisted, and now, Hobert is forming the latest 11th Armored Division on the mainland, and at the same time, is also a senior officer by Churchill's side.

Of course, Hobert also has another identity, the oldest major general on the European battlefield.

Hobert's burden is very heavy. He has to form troops, train troops, and focus on the development and production of tanks, and his importance is gradually reflected.

But now, this reminder from Hobert made Churchill very unhappy.

War has nothing to do with civilians. This argument is extremely wrong. The enemy has invaded his hometown. Can he still work and work in peace, as if nothing happened?

Churchill scoffed at the current situation on the French mainland. Where has the arrogance of the Gauls gone? They should be organizing uprisings all over the place!

Take off the military uniform and be a civilian, put on the military uniform and pick up the steel gun, that is the soldier!

"Hobart, you're wrong, you don't see that the entire people of Exeter are fighting to defend the city." Churchill said: "We are proud to have people like this, as long as the people are united If you start it, you will be able to win the final victory. We will promote the bravery of the citizens of Exeter throughout the country."

"No, that would lead to a horrific massacre by the Germans in Exeter!" said Hobert. "The Germans will not be willing to fight with our troops under the cover of the citizens."

Now, the staff had hastily drawn up a new battle plan, and it was simply whimsical to block the German army at Exeter.

In their imagination, the main battlefield of the real duel is probably still in the periphery of London, with the help of the surrounding terrain to conduct a big battle.

They would send troops to Exeter, but they were all cannon fodder, only to delay the action of the German army.

The Germans also know all this, and they will speed up. If the civilians are involved, the final terrible result is that the Germans will massacre the civilians!

This is the last thing everyone wants to see, the army protects the civilians, but now, the civilians have to pay for the protection of the army!

This is the kind of slaughter you want! If the Germans really do this all of a sudden, the will of resistance in the UK will be even higher, and the support from the United States will be easier. Look at how brutal the Germans are, even the civilians will not be spared. This must be overthrown. regime, protect freedom and democracy!

Churchill thought in his heart, and in his mouth, he was still firm: "If the Germans really dare to do that, they are challenging the bottom line of the entire human civilization!"

At this time, it is best to bind with morality. Through moral kidnapping, let the American people see that the Germans are so mad. If they rule Europe, it will be a disaster for the entire human race!

Hobert wanted to say something, but before he could speak, Churchill had already driven him out: "Hobert, now, what you need most is to organize our armored divisions to conduct defensive operations outside London."

The sadness of the layman leading the expert, although Churchill re-enabled Hobart, he still used the tank troops as a defensive force. The tank troops should be offensive!

The Germans are marching towards London, setting up an ambush on the way the Germans must pass, and teaching the Germans a lesson. This is what they should do.

So now, Hobert has nothing to say. After all, he has no idea in his heart. His own tanks still cannot gain an advantage in performance. !

Although the Germans have landed in the UK, Churchill still will not give up the fight. He believes that the UK still has the ability to resist!

Exeter, for example, is a city standing tall, a city in battle, inspiring the British people.

At the same time, the news of Exeter's defeat was also transmitted back to the SS headquarters. When Guderian received the news of the defeat of the first division, he immediately frowned.

Every soldier of the Empire is the most precious wealth, at the same time, the life of the soldiers of the Waffen SS is even more precious, and must not be consumed in a British city for no reason!

"Immediately order, the troops of the first division, temporarily withdraw from Exeter." Guderian gave the order.

His orders were delivered at the right time. In the city, the soldiers of the 1st Division were constantly falling into the traps of the British, but they did not respond on a large scale for fear of accidentally injuring civilians.

If you continue to fight, the casualties of the German army will be even greater!

Delaying the time is obviously not good for the German army, but now, Guderian has not rushed forward. In the military, Germany still has the advantage. As long as there is Plymouth Port in hand, they can transport the troops continuously.

What is needed now is the attitude of Berlin. Now Guderian is not only a military strategist, but also knows a lot of political troubles.