In less than 10 minutes, the second batch of German bombers dropped more than 200 tons of bombs in the marching formation of the French rear troops! The dense high-explosive bombs and incendiary bombs almost formed a moving fire wall to break the French army from the middle. Then, the German bombers who threw away the bombs still did not evacuate. They circled and dived in the low altitude, chasing the French soldiers and vehicles who fled in all directions. After plowing the land over and over again with bullets and light bombs, they left thousands of French corpses and thousands of vehicles and artillery wreckage. The smoke and flames rising from the dense attacks can be seen even in Galieni's rear, and the bombers hovering in the air circled over the latter's head, so that Galieni's command did not even dare to send telegrams!

The continuous attacks in multiple directions and levels have made the French army feel a little overwhelmed. However, at this point, the French armored troops on the front line did not retreat. They stood firmly in front of the German armored troops, fighting like a warrior covered in wounds but still fighting spirit, persisting!

The number of German armored troops was not large. The pure armored troops were 2 armored divisions and 1 independent armored brigade. The French had three armored divisions invested in the first wave. Although the French were smaller in scale, they had a large number of reinforcements. In this battle, the French had already invested more than 500 armored units in various types.

The French decisive and fierce counterattack made Earl Schmidt feel a little surprised. Yesterday [31 Novel Network] Tianhe's French army just now and the French army they are facing now seem to be two different concepts. The latter is more tenacious and has higher combat effectiveness. However, when the German bomber troops arrived again, the result was confirmed. A large number of reinforcements from the French were blocked behind, and now the sporadic armored troops and a large number of infantry soldiers who were supplemented to the battlefield were at the end of their strength.

If the French armored troops just now have the ability to fight to the death, the French army will obviously not be able to do it after the infantry units on both sides are in place. You should know that an ordinary Bavarian front-line infantry division has 1 to 2 assault gun companies to support firepower, while a pure Bavarian rapid division will have an additional battalion composed of a mixed battalion of assault guns and tanks!

The most elite and deadliest French self-propelled anti-tank gun troops suffered heavy losses in the battle just now. When this weapon that could limit the German army in armored warfare was the only weapon that could limit the German army, the remaining wolf tanks could almost be described as massacres against the ft10 tanks. Under the cover of Hu Feng and rhino self-propelled artillery in the rear, the ft10 had no choice but to be blown away by one by one. The previous chaotic fighting situation made the French suffer even more. The German army with air cover could reorganize its troops, while the French army was overwhelmed by the continuous attack!

When the reorganized German armored troops launched a charge against the scattered French troops, the tank battle that had been fighting each other for several hours was finally coming to an end. When the remaining 110 German tanks and assault guns rushed towards the French army that were preparing to retreat under the cover of more than 500 aircraft, the French front completely collapsed!

First, a broken German armored battalion quickly pierced the French defense line. They crossed the burning chariots of the enemy and us, killed the French tanks of the last company blocking the road ahead. Then they quickly maneuvered to both sides, and a fierce sound of fire broke out from behind the French position. The French, who had been beaten like a frightened bird, thought that a large number of German troops had already surrounded him. Under the heavy pressure on the battlefield and the panic in their hearts, the French began to retreat!

"Put down your weapons, you have fulfilled your obligations, and you are worthy of the name of warriors. War is not for killing, but when everything is destined, going back alive is the last choice." It has to be said that the French won the respect of the German army for the last attempt, so for these elite French troops who had just killed their lives and killed, the German army decided to persuade them to surrender first.

Perhaps it was because of the realization that the situation was hopeless, or perhaps the excessively tragic casualties had wiped out the French will to resist. After a brief hesitation, the soldiers finally sent them to throw away their weapons and chose to surrender. After handing these prisoners to the subsequent infantry, the armored troops continued to attack without stopping. Now, it was just after noon, and there was still half a day to fight!

The rumbling tanks passed through the battlefield full of craters and flames, thinking about the French's deep rushing. Under the cover of the air bombers, the air-ground firepower swept across the entire French rear like a moving three-dimensional firewall accompanied the advance of the German troops. By this time, the French army, which had been broken through the defense line and had lost most of the armored troops, still wanted to resist stubbornly. They used scattered war defense artillery and machine guns, as well as long-range artillery hidden in certain dead corners, constantly blocking the German advance.

"Governor, our armored troops have suffered heavy losses. Although they have severely damaged the Germans, can't stop them from moving forward? The Germans are approaching the urban part of Fort Thierry. If they choose to attack the city, we can still fight street battles with them." An officer reported to Gallieni.

"The Germans will not fight street battles with us because there is no need. They just need to cut off our contact with the front line. Now, answer me, how much is left of our armored troops and heavy artillery?" asked Galieni.

"The armored troops put into the battlefield have lost more than 70%. Now we have no more than 80 tanks scattered around the country. The heavy artillery troops are in better condition, losing 30% of 155mm and above artillery, but more running groups have been suppressed and dare not fire. If we wait until night, our situation will be better." said an officer.

"Is it nighttime? Maybe, but all this makes little sense anymore." Gallieni said something that made everyone feel puzzled.

"Okay, I want to report to the President, everyone else, go out!" Gallienni said as she walked towards her desk, and after hesitating for a moment, he picked up the red dedicated line on the desk.

"How is the situation now?" The French president's slightly hoarse voice rang across the phone.

"It's awful. The Germans came too quickly, and we were caught off guard. IMHO, Your Excellency the President, we have lost the war." Gallieni went straight in.

"Didn't there be any chance?" the president asked.

"Yes, there is no chance. While the frontal battlefield has not yet started, we can save at least 300,000 French soldiers' lives." Gallieni said.

"Wait a minute, I will make a decision tomorrow." The voice opposite hesitated for a moment and finally said.
Chapter completed!