Prime Minister's Office, London, United Kingdom. Churchill sat behind his desk with a frown. Sitting in front of him was Secretary of War Richard? Hardan and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Trenchard.

At the time when the German Army Air Corps entered British airspace in a big way, a piercing air defense siren sounded throughout London. Countless Britons, panicked and looking for a place to hide. Many people have even just gotten out of bed and haven't even had time to get dressed. There are even women who are nothing more than a sheet wrapped around them.

Churchill, the prime minister, was also led by his secretary and guards to the bomb shelter. However, the Prime Minister's Office has built a strong bomb shelter, so there is no need to rob the bomb shelter with other civilians. But in the end, the German Army Air Corps did not launch an air raid on London, but only destroyed the airfields.

"Your Excellency Chief of Staff, are the losses of the Royal Air Force large?" It was a long time before Churchill asked.

"Your Excellency, after this battle, the main combat strength of the Air Force has been reduced by 90 percent. The remaining strength is no longer enough to continue fighting! Admiral Trenchard said.

"So much loss?" Churchill and Richard? Haldan was stunned. It is clear that the losses of the Air Force completely exceeded their expectations.

"Yes, Your Excellency. In this round of attacks, the Germans used nearly 1,000 aircraft of various types. The strength it has shown has far surpassed that of the Royal Navy. That's why the Royal Air Force won't be able to fight back at all! Admiral Trenchard replied.

"Then when will the Royal Air Force regain its strength?" Richard? Haldan asked.

The British Army's Southeastern Theater of Operations is still waiting to receive support from the Royal Air Force! Without reinforcements from the Royal Air Force, they suffered more and more losses under the air raids of the army air forces of the Germans. This will undoubtedly put them in a very disadvantageous position in the next battle.

"Your Excellency, Lord of the Army, this is very difficult! It is almost impossible to do so. Admiral Trenchard said.

"What? You mean, the Royal Air Force can't recover its strength? Churchill's brow furrowed tightly.

"Yes, Your Excellency. After this battle, the Royal Air Force may no longer have the strength to continue fighting! Because our aircraft factories are subject to a variety of factors, the number of aircraft produced each month is decreasing. So, if the Royal Air Force wants to recover its strength, I don't know how long it will take! "Admiral Trenhard is already in deep despair about the future of the Royal Air Force.

"Your Excellency, it seems that we are in trouble for the Battle of Canterbury this time!" Churchill was somewhat frustrated.

"Your Excellency, we will try to win the Battle of Canterbury." Richard? Haldan said.

Churchill nodded and said nothing. He also knew that the Army would do its best to fight this battle. However, it is very difficult to say whether it will be able to win.

While the British were despairing of the heavy losses of the Royal Air Force, the German Army was already actively preparing to take advantage of this opportunity to launch a large-scale offensive.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Army Air Corps destroyed the British Air Force in one fell swoop during this morning's operation. In the next battle, the skies of Britain will be ours. All attacking units will be supported by the air of the Army Air Corps! "Feng? Field Marshal Falkenhain addressed the generals of the German Army.

"Well done General Zechter!"

"Yes, General Zeckert. In the next battle, the Army Air Force will need to provide us with more support! ”

The other German generals said one after another.

The current German Army seems to have become accustomed to having aircraft overhead support during the attack. These planes are not able to bring them the latest movements of the enemy, but they can also throw bombs on the enemy's head or strafe them with machine guns, and the enemy will be miserable. With the support of aircraft, their losses in battle can also be effectively reduced.

"All right, everybody. Now the conditions seem ripe for our onslaught on the British forces entrenched around Canterbury. So, don't waste any more time! His Majesty wants us to end the war before Christmas! "Feng? Field Marshal Falkenhein continued.

Even though it's still hot, the further back you go, the colder it gets. Winter in Europe, in particular, is simply not enough for troops to fight and march in the field. In that case, a large number of non-combat attrition due to the bitter cold would be enough to collapse the troops. Therefore, the Germans also hoped that the war would end before Christmas.

"Your Excellency, we are ready. All the main forces of the 1st Army Corps have already landed. All preparations for the offensive have also been made. Attack at any time! "said the commander of the 1st Army Corps, Admiral Crook.

"Your Excellency, the 2nd Army is also ready for the attack." This was stated by the commander of the 2nd Army Corps, Admiral Bilow.

"Very well, then attack according to the predetermined plan! This time, we must be in the southeast of England and deal with the main forces of the British! "Feng? Marshal Falkenhein said.

"Yes, Your Excellency Marshal!" Everyone replied. They all know that a big war is about to begin.

"According to the plan, the 1st and 2nd Armoured Divisions advanced towards Canterbury as the vanguard of the 1st and 2nd Corps. After reaching Canterbury, break through the British defenses, intersperse with the flanks of Canterbury, and divide and surround the British army. The infantry followed in large numbers, with the assistance of armored forces, to annihilate this part of the British army. In the process, the 3rd Army launched an offensive against Maidstone, pinning down the British 3rd Army and the 8th Army. The 8th Army Corps will be put into battle as appropriate. "Feng? Marshal Falkenhein said.

All the generals nodded their heads one after another, this was the battle plan that had been drawn up a long time ago. Judging from the current actual situation, this plan is completely out of date and can still be used.

"Are the armored forces all ready? They are the key to this battle! "Feng? Marshal Falkenhein emphasized.

To quickly advance to Canterbury, and then intersperse encirclement, a strong assault force is essential. Only the armored forces can accomplish this goal.

"Your Excellency, all the tanks of the 1st Panzer Division are in a ready state of operation!"

"It's the same with the 2nd Panzer Division!"