The border between the Kingdom of Belgium and France is more than 200 kilometers long. ⊙Moreover, these borders are flat plains with little danger to defend. When the North Atlantic Military Alliance and the Eurasian Military Alliance were formed, the Kingdom of Belgium began to build fortifications on the border. However, due to the terrain, the Kingdom of Belgium could only choose to focus on the cities close to France, and almost built them into fortresses to block the enemy's attack. Of course, if the French 6th Army chooses not to attack these cities, it can still drive straight into Belgium.

However, in this case, the French 6th Army will face the danger of being cut off from the rear road. These important cities not only had heavy troops deployed in them, but also hoarded large quantities of food and other war materials. Can be used by the defenders to hold on to help. The Kingdom of Belgium did this in order to be able to fight a protracted war with the French 6th Army.

The Kingdom of Belgium knew that the disparity in strength between them and France was too great. Not to mention the British threat. Therefore, Belgium could only hold out, dragging the enemy within its borders until the situation of the world war changed.

Initially, the Belgian 6th Army deployed six infantry corps in the south, defending the cities of Tienne, Mons, Tournai, Cottret, Ypres and Cocside. Of the other eight infantry corps, two were deployed on the western coast. The remaining six were used to attack the Kingdom of the Netherlands. As expected, even unexpectedly, in a matter of days, the Belgian 6th Army and the Prussian 6th Army joined forces to destroy the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This allowed the Belgian 6th Army, which was dispatched to attack the Kingdom of the Netherlands, to quickly return to the defense. By the time the Anglo-French army was formed, the Belgian 6th Army, which had attacked the Kingdom of the Netherlands, had already withdrawn to the country.

Other than that. According to the agreement between the Kingdom of Belgium and the Kingdom of Prussia, 300,000 Prussian 6 Corps attacked the Kingdom of Holland. 15 of these infantry divisions entered the territory of Belgium. Assist the Belgian 6th Army in combat. Six of the fifteen infantry divisions were stationed in six cities on the border. The other nine, as reserves, were ready to counterattack the enemy, along with the six infantry corps withdrawn from the Kingdom of Holland by the Kingdom of Belgium.

Brussels, the capital of Belgium, has gradually dissipated in the joy of the fall of the Dutch kingdom. And the British and French coalition forces pressed the border, which made everyone in the Kingdom of Belgium feel great pressure. Everybody knows that. This time the Anglo-French alliance is coming, which will be a huge test for the Kingdom of Belgium. The 600,000 troops of the Anglo-French army alone made it difficult for the Kingdom of Belgium to cope with it, and it had to rely on the help of the Kingdom of Prussia. Not to mention, if the battle did not go well, Britain and France would definitely have committed more troops.

"Your Majesty, according to our judgment. I am afraid that the attack of the British and French forces on us will begin in the near future. I have already ordered the army at the front. Get ready for battle! The 6th Army Minister Caton said.

Leopold I frowned and destroyed the Kingdom of the Netherlands, saving the Kingdom of Belgium from being besieged. But in reality, the situation they are facing. Not much improved. The Kingdom of the Netherlands was a small country, and the destruction of the Kingdom of the Netherlands would actually have little effect on weakening the military alliance in the North Atlantic.

"Our troops deployed at the border. Will it be able to withstand the attack of the Anglo-French forces? King Leopold I asked. It would be nice to be able to keep the Anglo-French forces close to the border. That's the case. At the very least, the people of Belgium will not be poisoned.

Caton shook his head: "Your Majesty, we are at the border. Only six infantry corps were deployed. Although it was supported by the Kingdom of Prussia, the total number of troops on the southern frontier was less than 300,000. In addition, our borders are almost unguarded. We can only rely on a few cities for our defense. If the Anglo-French forces had avoided these cities, they would have been able to drive straight in. Of course, the Anglo-French forces are not expected to do this, they will definitely capture a few of our cities first, so as to avoid being cut off from the back road! ”

King Leopold I nodded: "May God bless the Kingdom of Belgium!" We'll be able to keep it up! ”

At present, Belgium did not think that it could defeat the Anglo-French army on its own, not even with the 200,000 men supported by the Kingdom of Prussia. They only hope that the battle can be stalemate, and wait for the transfer of money on other battlefields. In this way, the other allies will be able to give more support to the Kingdom of Belgium. This ensured that the Kingdom of Belgium would be able to win the war.

Of course, the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and every time you need to see the situation.

The northern French city of Lille is less than ten kilometers from the border between France and the Kingdom of Belgium. It was now the headquarters of the Anglo-French forces outside the city. The commander of the Anglo-French forces, the Earl of Wayan, and the deputy commander, John Anderson, were the commanders of the Anglo-French forces. Both Admiral Foster and the Chief of Staff, Admiral François, gathered here. In addition, the Anglo-French army also gathered four armies here, totaling 200,000 people.

"Gentlemen, opposite us is the Belgian Kerret, who, according to the information we have received, has only one infantry corps there, and one infantry division of the Prussians, which arrived later, for a total strength of less than fifty thousand men. There are five more cities like Cottret, on the border between the kingdoms of Belgium and Prussia. Of course, if we want to avoid losses, we can completely avoid these cities and attack Belgian territory. However, we had to fight at the risk of being cut off. Therefore, we have to conquer several cities. And Kertret is at the very center of the Belgian defense, and if we can overcome this defense, then we will be able to tear a big hole in the Belgian defense! Said the commander of the Anglo-French forces, Count Vajan. Now he is high-spirited and commands an army of 600,000, including 200,000 British troops, which is definitely the first among the generals of the French 6th Army.

In the North American War, the French army commanded by Count Vaillant annihilated many American troops. But in reality, instead of achieving the large-scale victory that Napoleon III expected, it suffered heavy losses because it was caught in the people's war of the Americans. In the end, however, France won. Therefore, in recognition of him and in order to let the French know that they had won, Napoleon III promoted Count of Vaillant to the rank of marshal of the 6th Army.

The Count of Villant also knew that this war was very important for France, as well as for himself. If he can win, then his status in the French 6th Army will be further raised, and even rise to a higher leadership position.

"Yes, Your Excellency Commander is quite right. If we can take Kerret, then our army will be able to drive straight to Bulssel. The Belgian defense line will be completely torn apart by us. "Deputy Commander of the British 6th Army, General John Brown. Foster also said. He agreed with the battle plan proposed by Count Vayan.

After all, the six cities heavily defended by the Belgian 6th Army on the border could not be ignored by the Anglo-French forces. However, if all six cities were to be captured, it would not only take a lot of time, but also pay a huge number of casualties. If you choose a few of the most important ones to conquer, then it will be relatively easy.

"At the time of the attack on Cottret. We will also attack Ypres and Tournai. If we can conquer these three cities, then the Belgian borders will be completely open to us! Our battle plan has been approved by the French 6th Army Headquarters and the British 6th Military Department. The attack will begin tomorrow. I hope that the three of us can sit all the way and ensure victory! Said the Count of Wayan.

John. Both Admiral Foster and Admiral François nodded in agreement with Count Vaillan's plan.

After deliberation, the Earl of Wayan was to command the assault on Kerret, led by John. Admiral Forster commanded the attack on Ypres, and Admiral François commanded the attack on Tournai.

Except for the Anglo-French forces that attacked Cutlet, which had a total strength of 200,000, the rest of the troops attacking Ypres and Tournai were only 100,000. After all, the Anglo-French army had only 600,000 men, and it had to leave a certain amount of reserves, as well as Belgian troops to pin down the other three cities. There are not too many troops that the Anglo-French army can put into the attack.

On August 27, 1854, 200,000 Anglo-French troops attacked Cottret, at the same time, 100,000 Anglo-French troops attacked Ypres, and 100,000 Anglo-French troops attacked Tournai. The Anglo-French forces dispatched a total of 400,000 troops, ready to tear apart the defense line of the Belgian 6th Army in one fell swoop. On the border, a large-scale battle unfolded between the two sides.

Although, the Belgian 6th Army was at ease and had strong fortifications to rely on. However, the total strength of the Anglo-French forces was undoubtedly much larger, and they already had an absolute advantage. Therefore, the Belgian 6th Army fought very hard. Fortunately, the defensive line they had built before them was very useful, and it caused great damage to the Anglo-French forces.

At the time of the bloody battle between the British and French forces and the Belgian 6th Army and the Prussian 6th Army on the border. The Austro-Hungarian 6th Army, with more than 500,000 men, united with the Kingdom of Bavaria and the Kingdom of Württemberg, which belonged to many German states, fought fierce battles with the 600,000 Prussian 6th Army in southern Germany.

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