Special Forces of Crossing: Cloud's Anti-Japanese

Chapter 2685 Timing
It is not that Montgomery has no second choice at this time, such as going back the same way.Of course, the price will be high.In that case, its left wing troops will definitely be eaten by the Germans.The size of its left-wing troops is about the same as that of the right-wing, which means that not only did he not get any benefits from this attack, but he also lost half of the army for no reason.This has brought about a more serious consequence. If the Chinese continue to pursue the set of policies they implemented in the Indochina Peninsula, the British will be marginalized in North Africa.In other words, the next battle has nothing to do with the British.In addition, because Montgomery single-handedly provoked this battle, as the instigator, he must not escape punishment.Those who are less serious will withdraw from the military. If it is more serious, he may be sent to a court-martial.Therefore, whether in public or private, Montgomery would not be willing to choose this path.

The ambush of the three-fingered snail turned out to be like this, and Montgomery knew what the problem was.Therefore, if there is a better choice, he will never bow to the Chinese.Yes, in his heart, Montgomery hated the Chinese deeply, and believed that the reason why the British army in North Africa fell into the current predicament was deliberately caused by the Chinese.But he didn't want to think about it. If he strengthened reconnaissance and intelligence collection, it could be completely avoided.Montgomery was not an outstanding politician or actor. He hated the Chinese deeply in his heart. Even though the situation forced him to ask the Chinese for help, he did not show the attitude he should have.He didn't even have a correct attitude, so it was naturally impossible for him to obediently surrender the command of the British army in North Africa in response to the call of the Chinese.Guo Cairen said that the British are not sincere enough, which is what he meant.

Just like when Chu Tiange thought that the British would be happy to take advantage of it and would outflank the German North African Army, Montgomery also believed that even if the Chinese were dissatisfied with him, whether the Chinese North African Army and the Wudao Tianwang aircraft carrier fleet would send troops to help , and will not let go of this rare opportunity.

It is indeed a rare opportunity-with the British working hard in front, the Chinese army only needs to take advantage of the situation to gain a big victory at a relatively small cost. Why not do it?
Montgomery took it for granted.Not to mention that Ouyang Yun and Guderian have signed a secret agreement, there is actually a tacit understanding between Chu Tiange, Chen Shichang and Rommel.From the perspective of the North African Legion and the Wudao Tianwang aircraft carrier fleet to send troops to North Africa, before the British agreed to become part of the North African Allied Forces under the leadership of the Chinese army, how could they rashly ignore the orders of the Supreme Command? Send troops to aid Britain.

Montgomery was sure that the Chinese would send troops, so regardless of the danger of being encircled, he commanded the main force in the center to rescue the left-wing British army. There was a fierce exchange of fire with the German army in the Gangang area, about 20 kilometers northeast of Merlin.The development of the war was as expected by Chen Shichang and Chu Tiange, and the British army fell into the siege of the German army.Rommel also went all out. He also mobilized the North African German army in western Libya, and surrounded the North African British army with three layers and three layers outside Gangang with more than [-] troops, and then began waves of annihilation battles.

The intensity of the battle between the German and British troops in the Gangang area soon exceeded the expectations of Chu Tiange and Chen Shichang.They had dealt with the British in Southeast Asia for many years, and they thought they understood the British temperament, so they suddenly couldn't adapt to the British's bravery and fighting skills.When they received the battle report from the front line and learned that the British army had dispatched two infantry divisions in a row to fight for a highland, and they still refused to give up the fight for the highland even though more than [-] people had died, Chu Tiange and Chen Shichang not only looked at each other—this is still British?

Among Chu Tiange and Chen Shichang, Chu Tiange was more kind and magnanimous. He even proposed to give the British some air support to help them restrain the German tanks.

Chen Shichang firmly disagreed, and he asked Chu Tiange, "Who do the British hate most now?"

Chu Tiange is quite self-aware about this issue: "Of course it's us. He thought we had already disabled the Germans before he ran out to pick the fruit, but—" he shook his head at this point.Even though he has sympathy for the British, he is still quite ashamed of Montgomery's behavior.

Chen Shichang: "Are you planning to repay grievances with virtue?"

Chu Tiange was taken aback.

"Old Chu, don't forget our purpose," Chen Shichang reminded.

Surprised, Chu Tiange couldn't help correcting his figure and said, "Yes, I almost forgot. Let's wait until they have nowhere to go."

"Anyway, I have already offended the British, do you still care about the degree? If the British don't lose their sincerity, we will definitely not support. This is North Africa, and we have no foundation. If the British deliberately make trouble, it means that we have a temporary military advantage. , but what about the future? Since there is an opportunity once and for all, why don't we seize it?!"

The Battle of Gangang has been going on until now, and both Germany and Britain have suffered heavy losses.As for the commanders-in-chief of the two armies, they actually knew early on that the harder they fight, the cheaper the Chinese will be.But even so, because there is no possibility of peace between the two countries, even though they have the idea of ​​retreating in their hearts, they still can only grit their teeth and hold on.

In fact, Chen Shichang and Chu Tiange also overlooked a problem here, that is, the Battle of Gangang could not only help them completely surrender the British and force the latter to give up the supreme command of the North African Allied Forces, but also allow the Germans to surrender. Recognize the irreplaceable role of Chinese power in the North African war.

So for them, the best result of the Battle of Gang Ang is that both Germany and Britain will suffer losses rather than one side winning a big victory and the other side losing miserably.

The two frontline commanders may not be able to see through this because they are in the mountains, but fortunately they have enough bystanders.Bystanders, Ouyang Yun in Chongqing and Bai Chongxi in Ryukyu are all aware of the delicate relationship.

"The performance of the British is impressive. The more this is the case, the more time we have to delay the support. We must see that once we support the British army, we can only follow this path to completely defeat the Germans..." This is The battle analysis of the Battle of Gangang sent by Bai Chongxi to the Supreme Command.After seeing it, Ouyang Yun thought it was right, so he called Chu Tiange and Chen Shichang again and again, asking them to grasp the timing of sending troops and not to be fooled by the Germans or the British.At the same time, he called Guderian again, telling him that this is the best time for La Rommel to enter the game.In the telegram, he pointed out that the Chinese North African Expeditionary Force had already shown enough goodwill, and if General Rommel did not appreciate it, then the most resolute attack by Chinese forces would be the next to greet him.

(End of this chapter)