Chapter 766: The Attack Begins (Asking for a Monthly Pass)

"Very well, generals. Now that you've made the preparations, I'm relieved. Today's weather is good, and it's a good opportunity for the Empire. Today will be the first day of the Empire's attack on the British mainland as planned. After an hour, the attack will begin. May God bless the German Empire and crush the British in one fell swoop! "Feng? Marshal Falkenhein said.

"God bless the German Empire!" All the generals were very excited and excited. They have been waiting for this day for a long time. Over the past few months, everyone has been preparing for an attack on the British mainland. A large amount of war materials were transported to the front line, and the soldiers lost by the various corps in the early stage of the war were also replenished and the run-in was completed. At the same time, a large number of weapons and equipment were replenished, so that the combat effectiveness of each regiment was restored to its heyday.

Of course, the total strength of the four corps of the Imperial Army plus the five divisions of the Marine Corps was only 1.1 million, which was only a quarter of the British Continental Army. However, when it comes to combat effectiveness, it is not the same. The German Army, armed to the teeth, has high morale, and it should not be difficult to defeat the British Army, which is backward in equipment and demoralized.

After all, in today's war, superiority in forces is also an indispensable and important factor in victory. However, the role played in the war is no longer as important as it once was. The development of science and technology and the innovation of weapons have made the importance of superiority in forces in the factor of victory and defeat in war begin to decline continuously. The millions of British Army, in the face of a well-trained German Army, would be vulnerable. As long as a small part of their elite troops is eliminated, the remaining troops will be like lambs to the slaughter, ready to be slaughtered at will.

"According to the plan, the artillery formation of the Imperial Navy will be responsible for clearing the landing site and destroying the fortifications that the British have painstakingly built for several months. The Imperial Army Air Corps would also join in, bombing the British fortifications to clear the way for the Marines to land. At the same time, the Imperial Army Air Corps was also responsible for seizing air supremacy. If the British planes dare to take to the skies, you will have to beat them all down and make sure that the skies belong to the German Empire! "Feng? Marshal Falkenhein emphasized.

"Yes, Marshal!" Lieutenant General Zechter, commander of the Imperial Army Air Corps, and Richter, commander of the naval artillery formation? Major General Fils replied.

"If it goes well, tomorrow morning or noon, the Marines will be able to attack. This time, we're starting with landings in Margate, Dover and Folkestone. Once the Marines have successfully secured the landing grounds, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Legions are expected to be able to land on British soil tomorrow evening. As long as tomorrow night, we can withstand the counterattack of the British. Then, we can be regarded as having a firm foothold in the UK. When the time comes, it will not be easy for the British to drive us into the sea. Once our three corps landed on British soil, it would inevitably lead to the main force of the British Army gathering in the southeast. And at that time, it was a good opportunity for us to inflict a heavy blow on the British.

The 8th Corps was to take the opportunity to land at Bournemouth. After success, break through to the east, cut off the logistical supply lines of the troops gathered by the British in the southeastern region, and create conditions for their total annihilation! As long as we can wipe out the main forces of the British Army in the southeast of England. Then, the second stage is to take London in one fell swoop and destroy Britain. As long as London is taken, Britain is not far from extinction. Even if there are still a few people who will resist. But their main forces have already been wiped out by us, and the others are nothing to worry about. In the subsequent battles, they can be easily eliminated! ”

Feng? Marshal Falkenhein said.

Although, the generals present here are already familiar with this battle plan. But in the von? When Falkenhein elaborated on this plan, no one was impatient. This is the destruction of a country! A former number one power in the world. Everyone who can participate in it is undoubtedly very proud.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the time is almost up. Let's all make final preparations! This time, we will definitely defeat the British. His Majesty the Emperor is in Berlin, waiting for the good news of our victory! "Feng? Marshal Falkenhein said.

"Yes, Your Excellency Marshal!" Everyone replied.

Time passed little by little, and the Imperial Navy and Army Air Corps were already busy.

Huge warships have sailed into the Strait of Dover and are heading for their intended destinations.

Five 'Bavaria-class' battleships and 'German-class' battleships, forming the 1st Artillery Formation, were to be tasked with shelling British Army positions in Margate.

Five 'King-class' battleships and five 'Braunschweig-class' battleships, forming the 2nd Artillery Formation, were to be tasked with launching artillery strikes on British Army positions in Dover.

Five 'Wicchersbach-class' battleships, five 'Caesars?' Frederick III-class battleships, four 'Brandenburg-class' battleships, formed the 3rd artillery formation. They will be responsible for launching an artillery strike on Folkestone.

In this naval bombardment formation, it can be said that the most powerful battleships of the German Navy were gathered, as well as those former dreadnoughts that were used as waste. In particular, as many as 24 former dreadnoughts, as a product of the Anglo-German naval arms race, have become obsolete in naval battles before they have time to participate in the main showdown. These warships, which cost a lot of money to build, can now only be used as fireships. After the end of this war, what awaits these former dreadnoughts is to dismantle. This is also the last time they will play their spare strength on the battlefield.

The airfield of the Army Air Corps was also busy. Ground crews are refueling the aircraft and refueling them to ensure they are in the best possible condition for the operation. The pilots were briefed on the battle.

Arrived at 7 o'clock in the morning, and all three artillery formations had already arrived at the predetermined sea area. They lined up on the sea about ten kilometers from the coast, and the main guns of the battleships were already aimed at the positions of the British Army. As long as he waits for the order from his superiors, he can launch an artillery bombardment.

"Command the ships, open fire!"

As soon as the order was given, the battleships began firing. The shelling of these battleships officially opened the prelude to the German attack on the British mainland.