Germanic Empire: Please call me Wilhelm III

Verdun, headquarters of the 6th Army of the Gallic Army.

The army garrisoned Verdun included not only the 6th Army, but also the 14th Army and the 15th Army. However, the latter two army groups are newly formed units with weak combat effectiveness. The 6th Army, on the other hand, can be regarded as the elite unit of the Gallic Army.

Even in previous battles, the 6th Army suffered heavy losses. However, after replenishment, combat effectiveness has gradually been restored.

However, the Gallic Army and the Imperial Expeditionary Force launched a counterattack on all fronts and launched a fierce attack on the positions of the Germanic Imperial Army. But in the end, it hit the head on the defense line of the Germanic Imperial Army and broke the blood. The Gallic Army’s 6th, 14th and 15th armies also suffered considerable casualties.

So much so that now in the face of the offensive of the 6th Army and the 15th Army of the Germanic Imperial Army, there is already a feeling that it cannot hold on.

The commander-in-chief of the Gallic army, Marshal Xia Fei, gave them an order to hold Verdun and absolutely not take half a step back. This allowed the Gallic army stationed here to grit their teeth and hold the defensive line to the death.

But what they absolutely did not expect was that the Germanic Imperial Army actually crossed the Ardennes Mountains and appeared in their rear. Moreover, their troops deployed in Metz did not give them any warning in advance, so that they immediately fell into a dangerous state of being attacked by the enemy.

Several infantry divisions of the 7th Army of the Germanic Imperial Army began an offensive against Verdun from the rear.

All the fortifications of the Gallic Army, located on the front of Verdun, had practically no decent fortifications behind them, and did not deploy much army. In the face of the sudden attack of the Germanic Imperial Army, they could not resist it at all.

More importantly, the Germanic Imperial Army appeared behind them, which was almost devastating to the morale of the Gallic Army.

Previously, the offensive of the Germanic Imperial Army was very fierce, causing heavy losses to the Gallic Army. However, they are still gritting their teeth and persevering, and they also have certain beliefs in their hearts.

But now, their back road seems to have been cut off, which means that they are about to fall into a heavy siege and become a lone army. Wait for them, isn’t there only one result? That is, it was surrounded by the Germanic Imperial Army.

Almost the vast majority of Gauls would never accept such an outcome.

“General Maunuri, the situation is very unfavorable now. The Germans appeared in our rear, although they now sent only a few infantry divisions to attack us. However, as more and more Germans appear, they will definitely put more troops into attacking us. General Charmang, commander of the 14th Army of the Gallic Army, said.

“yes! The back road has been cut off, and Verdun is about to become an isolated city. We must find a way to break through the Germanic blockade. Rush out before their encirclement is fully formed. Only in this way can we have a chance to survive. The commander of the 15th Army, General Dibayi, also said.

Apparently, they had been frightened by the sudden appearance of the Germanic Imperial Army and wanted to flee Verdun.

“I was ordered to stay in Verdun. Until we receive an order to retreat from the General Command, we must not retreat without permission. Otherwise, the entire Marne Line would be completely destroyed. We had to hold the line and resist the Germanic attack. I will report this to the General Command immediately. Everything, waiting for the order of the Main Command. General Maunuri said.

General Charmangran and General Dibai were somewhat anxious, thinking that General Maunuri was a waste of time in doing so.

“General Maunuri, wait until His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief orders us to retreat, will it be too late? The Germans are rushing out of the Ardennes in a steady stream, and their forces are increasing. At that time, we won’t be able to leave even if we want to! General Charmangran said.

However, General Maunuri was unmoved, and appeared very determined, or stubborn.

According to the orders of the General Headquarters, the 14th Army and the 15th Army were under the control of the 6th Army. Even the commanders of the army group, General Charmanran and General Dibaee, had to obey the orders of General Maunuri.

This makes it impossible for them to disobey and run away alone. Otherwise, even if you successfully escape, you will be court-martialed.

General Maunuri immediately reported the situation in Verdun to the General Headquarters.

In fact, the General Staff was already informed of this without General Maunuri’s report.

When Marshal Xia Fei learned that hundreds of thousands or more Germanic Imperial Army had rushed out from the Ardennes Mountains and detoured the flanks and rear of the Marne River Line, the whole person was dumbfounded.

He never imagined that such a situation would occur.

They have used all their strength to resist the attack of the Germanic Imperial Army on the frontal battlefield, and the Germanic Imperial Army actually has such a large amount of spare strength to send a large number of troops to attack them in a roundabout way, which is simply to cut off their back road and eat all their main forces!

Marshal Xiafei knew very well that this must have been a premeditated plan of the Germanic Empire.

The reason why the Germanic Imperial Army launched a fierce attack on the frontal battlefield and attracted their main forces was to solve them all.

It has to be admitted that the appetite of the Germanic Imperial Army was too great.

But again, this would have a fatal effect on Gaul.

With the current strength of the Gallic Kingdom, it simply cannot withstand the attack of so many troops of the German Empire Army!

The Gallic Army and the Expeditionary Force of the Empire of the Sun Never Set joined forces to resist the attack of the frontal forces of the German Imperial Army, and it was already very difficult.

Not to mention that now the Germanic Imperial Army has also invested a large number of troops to launch roundabout attacks, which is fatal for them and even the entire coalition army!

“Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, Verdun is already under siege by the Germans. Moreover, the Germans were still advancing rapidly westward. Their armored units rushed to the front, in addition to a large number of cavalry units, and infantry units in trucks. Our entire line of defense is probably already critical! A Gallic army general had a worried look on his face.