Chapter 802 Entering the City of London
In fact, even a 330mm high-explosive grenade is enough to blow up the dam. You know, as long as you open a gap that cannot be plugged, the rest of the dam will soon be washed away by the tide.
And now, the French warships have used the method of firing 8 guns together without hesitation. This is also venting to the British, telling them that the French navy is angry and the consequences are serious!
At first, the British dared to attack the idea of the French Navy, and now, it is time for them to pay the price!
"Boom!" When the second shell fell, the entire dam completely collapsed! In the turbulent tide, all the components of the dam, all fell into the water!
The soldiers of the 24th Engineer Regiment standing at the top of the dam also fell into the water at this moment. In this case, it is also very dangerous.
You must know that the tide at this time is so violent that it will even roll up waves several meters high, which is definitely comparable to the tide in the Qiantang River.
The vehicles on the top of the dam, the sandbags that were originally intended to block the openings, and so on, all fell into the water. In the water, they were all struggling desperately, struggling, and a wave rolled over and disappeared.
Some of the remaining shells hit the broken parts of the dam, and some hit the water. When the explosion of the shells passed, the entire dam no longer existed!
The rolling tide rolled violently upstream, swallowing everything along the coast!
In later generations, when the tide is strong, it can almost overflow the top of the dam. This overflowing tide can cause harm to London, not to mention now, when the entire dam is blown away, The whole of London is about to be flooded by the tide!
On the anti-aircraft artillery position on the side, the artillerymen were even more frightened. When the dam collapsed, the tide several meters high above their heads came like this!
How to do? How to do?
A few artillerymen, Sayazi began to run backwards, but their speed was definitely not as fast as the tide!
David was in a hurry. He didn't run, but quickly shook the anti-aircraft gun, and then, along the barrel, climbed hard, climbed up!
This anti-aircraft gun weighs several tons, and the chassis is even stronger, and it will definitely be able to withstand the impact of the tide!
Before climbing to the top, the turbulent tide rushed over! He hugged the barrel, hoping to escape the first wave of impact, as long as the first wave of impact was blocked, he would be safe!
The gun body was shaking violently, once, twice, in David's heart secretly delighted, it seemed that when the anti-aircraft gun was still strong, he felt that the gun body was slowly, slowly turning over with the tide. fall down!
David also fell into the tide, he fluttered anxiously in the water, he can't water!
"Help, help!" David shouted, and as soon as he shouted, the tide poured into his mouth, salty and fishy.
"General, general, it's not good!" London, inside the headquarters, a voice screamed and rushed inside.
Everyone stood up, and Hobert's eyes were full of eagerness: "What's wrong?"
"The dam, the dam was destroyed by the Germans with naval guns! Now the tide is coming to London!"
Naval guns, the Germans actually used naval guns! Only then did Hobert remember that the sea is now almost all Germans. Before the arrival of American reinforcements, Britain had almost no ability to navigate the sea.
Even after the arrival, at most it is escort, and only when the main ship arrives, can they possibly have a new confrontation with the Germans at sea.
The German warships actually came to the Thames?
"Quick, order all our troops to withdraw from the fortifications and move to higher ground!" Harold spoke before Hobart could speak.
"What about our equipment?"
"All the equipment, throw it away first, and wait until the tide goes out!"
Hobart sat down on the chair, no wonder the Germans retreated voluntarily last night, and they didn't even want their equipment, they were already prepared!
It took the Germans more than ten hours to retreat to the high ground, and what about their own side? Our soldiers are still on the front line! Although it is also a high place, it can only block the tide from the small opening like yesterday. Today the entire dam collapses, and the whole of London will be flooded to a height of one or two meters, and the first floor will be turned into a basement. It is impossible to escape.
Retreat, retreat all!
Hobart felt a gloom in front of him, London, could it hold on?
Almost without thinking, after flooding London, the Germans must use their amphibious equipment next!
All our heavy weapons have been abandoned, and it is impossible to fight the Germans again. Many soldiers must have lost their firearms!
Yesterday was still celebrating the victory. Today, London is about to change hands, and I am afraid that these people will surrender to the Germans!
Hobart's guess is not bad at all!
As the dam was blown up, the tide poured violently towards London, and after ten minutes, the tide began to level off.
On the landing ship behind, the hatch slowly opened.
The front wave board was swayed, the propeller at the rear turned, and soon, the huge amphibious tank sailed in the tide.
The cover of the turret was opened, and Walker, the commander of the amphibious tank unit, was in a great mood.
In the last battle, they washed up on Dover Beach, but they suffered heavy casualties, failed to hold the beachhead, and finally retreated.
They were disappointed at the time, especially when they learned that, while they were fighting, another fraternal force had successfully landed at Plymouth.
They just attacked.
After returning to France, they repaired for a while, listening to the battle on the front line every day, and their hearts were itching.
Troops blocked in Exeter!
Bombers flatten Exeter!
The main force is already advancing towards London!
The news one by one made them extremely envious, and they were also looking forward to returning to the battlefield!
And now, the new order has finally arrived, they are on the landing ship, and their mission is to conquer London!
It's finally their turn!
This can be regarded as a make up for their last heroic battle!
All the amphibious tanks drove out from the river, and in front of them was the city of London! It can be seen that in the urban area of London, there are floods everywhere!
Unlike the suburbs, the ground in urban London is hardened, so they can float where there is water, and use the crawler to drive where there is no water, which perfectly reflects the combat performance of their amphibious tanks!