Chapter 516： Aerial bombing (1/2)

The first armored brigade was annihilated.

This does not only mean the disappearance of one by one, but also means that the British First Armored Division has fallen into the most difficult situation.

Two of their main force, the three armored brigades, had already been killed. By this time, even the most optimistic people knew that the prospects were not good.

”French people, do they just watch us get wiped out like this?” In the division, Evans said angrily.

At the beginning, it was the French who ordered them to attack and attack, to beat the Germans to the ground. As a soldier, Evans carried out this order, but now, this order gives him a feeling of hell.

They stupidly rushed to the front, where is the French 10th Army that should have followed them?

”The French said that they were waiting for us across the Mereval River. Please join them after we break through.”

Listening to the adjutant's words, Evans's heart was even more angry, breaking through? What to do after breaking through? I don't even have the tools to build a bridge. Can I get through the river?

The French are smart, waiting for themselves on the other side of the river?

”When it gets dark, immediately break through.” Although Evans was angry, he gave the order.

Now they are being surrounded by the Germans. The Germans' powerful tanks and powerful firepower made them very passive. Now, they can only break through the encirclement until dark.

This is the only chance.

”Report, General, the German tanks have interspersed from our position!” At this moment, another adjutant came in to report.

When the First Armored Brigade was killed, the British army's defense line revealed a large opening. From this opening, the German armored soldiers drove straight in and split the British army's position!

Once there are not many positions, once it is divided into two parts, the morale of the soldiers will be hit even more. Maybe, one has to lay down their weapons and surrender!

Looking at the map in front of him, Evans gritted his teeth and said: ”Order the 2nd Armored Brigade to organize a counterattack to knock out the Germans.”

The German is too tough. He didn't want to fight the Germans, but now, there is no choice but to fight.

”Order, other troops, prepare to break through and cross the river.”

Ready to break through and cross the river! Hearing this, the adjutant was stunned.

Let the Second Armored Brigade go out to fight, and then other troops will cross the river, which shows that the Second Armored Brigade is going to be abandoned.

The main force of the First Armored Division is three armored brigades, as well as an infantry brigade, as well as some divisional artillery units. Now he has issued such an order to abandon part of the army and bring another part of the army to retreat.

There is a precedent for this. In the retreat, it is necessary to keep the troops behind the palace. Almost, the troops that remain will become martyrs. As a general, sometimes you must learn to abandon it. Abandoned by the most elite armored unit under his hand, this is really a broken arm of a strong man.

Evans looked outside. The sun was gradually setting west. He knew that he was very embarrassed to make this order, but he couldn't help it.

Only the armored brigade can withstand the opponent's offensive. It will persist until the night comes, so that it can break through the siege. Moreover, after this breakthrough, when crossing the river, it will become an infantryman. All the heavy equipment must be thrown away, those tanks. , I can't take it back, considering all kinds of circumstances, I can only get the Second Armored Brigade on top.

There is no choice.