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British Admiralty, British War Secretary Richard? Having received a telegram from the Expeditionary Force Command, Haldan rushed here to meet with Churchill, the Minister of the Admiralty. For the Navy to send dreadnoughts and armored cruisers to reinforce Le Havre, Churchill had to nod his head.

Although, the current Royal Navy is not as strong as before. However, the last hope of the British Empire was still in the Royal Navy. Therefore, Churchill's position in the British cabinet is still very important.

Churchill vs. Richard? Haldan's visit was a bit of a surprise. After all, the contradictions between the Royal Navy and the Army have always existed. Especially in the competition for annual military spending, the army is even more suppressed by the Royal Navy. Of course, the situation is different now, Britain is in a great crisis, so that the Royal Navy and the Army have to work together. In the event that the ship of the British Empire sinks, both the Army and the Royal Navy will suffer.

"Your Excellency, Minister of War, please be seated. Come on, go make a cup of black tea from the Governor of India! Churchill commanded.

"Your Excellency, Lord of the Admirals, you are so gracious." Richard? Hardan said politely.

"Your Excellency the Secretary of War, we are not only colleagues, but also comrades-in-arms who fight side by side, why are you so polite?" Churchill smiled. He also had to prepare for the future. Although, Secretary of War Richard? Haldan, like him, is also a main battle faction. However, Churchill feared that if the Royal Navy failed to defeat the German Navy in the next decisive battle, it would deal a heavy blow to the main battle faction. So, when the time comes, is he hoping to get Richard? Hardan's support. In that case, even if the Royal Navy does not succeed, the war can continue.

Yes, even if the Royal Navy loses the next decisive battle, Churchill still hopes to be able to carry on the war. Even if it were a decisive battle on the mainland, and the land would be scorched to the ground, it would definitely not allow the Germans to win so easily. Big deal, wait until the mainland falls, and then go to other colonies and continue to lead the war with Germany. For example, Canada, India or Australia can continue to fight. Churchill is now determined to fight a long game.

"All right, Your Excellency the Admiralty. Then I won't go around in circles with you. This time, I hope that the Navy will send some warships to reinforce the expeditionary force. Now the expeditionary force was trapped in Le Havre by the Germans, and the Germans mobilized thousands of artillery pieces to bombard them fiercely. Under heavy shelling by the Germans, the expeditionary force suffered heavy losses. Without reinforcements, they simply wouldn't have lasted long in Le Havre. "Richard? Haldan said.

The expression on Churchill's face suddenly became serious. The British Expeditionary Force's hold at Le Havre was of great importance. It was Churchill who asked them to hold out until the end of the decisive battle between the combined fleet of the three countries and the German navy. If the expeditionary force could not hold out for that long, it would have seriously shaken the faith of the French. In severe cases, it will also affect the decisive battle with the German Navy that will break out later.

"Your Excellency, Secretary of War, do you mean that the expeditionary force is going to be brought back to the homeland?" asked Churchill.

"No, Lord Churchill. The expeditionary force did not have to return to the mainland for the time being, and could continue to fight in Le Havre. However, we need to provide them with more support, such as in terms of artillery fire. In this way, they will be able to hold out much longer in Le Havre. "Richard? Haldan said.

"However, the current capital ships of the Royal Navy are all used to prepare for a decisive battle with the Germans. We simply don't have many ships to reinforce Le Havre. Churchill said. The current Royal Navy, after all, has suffered heavy losses, and it is not as good as before. If the Royal Navy were in its heyday, it would be nothing. Or rather, other countries simply did not dare to provoke the Royal Navy in its heyday.

"Your Excellency Churchill, we know that. Therefore, we do not need the Navy to send new warships to reinforce us. It was enough to use only front dreadnoughts and armored cruisers. Former dreadnoughts and armored cruisers, albeit outdated. However, the power of its main gun is still very strong. At least the artillery of the infantry, far from being able to confront it. If the expeditionary force had been supported by naval artillery at Le Havre, I think they would have been able to hold out much longer. "Richard? Haldan said.

"Yes, the Royal Navy still has quite a few former dreadnoughts and armored cruisers. These battleships, outdated. If they were to be sent to fight the German Navy, it would be to send them to their deaths. However, it is completely no problem to support the expeditionary forces and provide them with fire support. Churchill said.

If it were not for the dispatch of the main fleet, then for the Royal Navy there would be no problem. If these former dreadnoughts and armored cruisers could be used to inflict huge losses on the Germans, then he would undoubtedly be happy to see them.

"Your Excellency, Lord of the Admiralty, the war in Le Havre is now very urgent. If I can, I hope that the Navy will be able to send a fleet to reinforce the expeditionary force in the shortest possible time. "Richard? Haldan said.

"Yes, Your Excellency the Secretary of War. I immediately called the Portsmouth military port and asked them to send a fleet out at once. By tomorrow morning at the latest, it will be possible to plunge into the shelling of the Germans. Let those damned Germans, have a good taste of our awesomeness! Churchill said.

Richard? Hardan also nodded repeatedly, and a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes. In any case, as long as the navy can intervene, then the crisis in Le Havre can be regarded as temporarily resolved. This will be very advantageous for the expeditionary force. Perhaps, the expeditionary force will be able to teach the German Army a hard lesson with the cooperation of naval guns, and make the German Army pay a heavy price in Le Havre. The expeditionary force might even be able to win a battle there.

You know, since the British Army entered the war, it has not performed well. On the French battlefield, there were many losses. Especially since the beginning of this year, it has been defeated many times. The loss of troops has already exceeded seventy percent. If this continues, the people will soon lose confidence in the Army. When the time comes, how will they still defend their homeland?

"Hopefully, God will bless us this time!" Richard? In his heart, Hardan secretly prayed to God.