Chapter 2138： The End of the British Expeditionary Force II (1/2)
”What about Marshal Trentchard? He is the founder and head of the Royal Air Force. We still need him now.” Prime Minister Asquith said, actually, Marshal Trentchard was withdrawn from France. It was his original intention. Marshal Haig was only a secondary goal. After all, the future battle might continue, and the British needed a clever commander.
”Marshal Trenchard was injured, very seriously injured. Just yesterday, his command headquarters was attacked by the Luftwaffe. The Germans dropped a one-ton bomb, which almost completely destroyed the entire command headquarters and underground bunker. Destroyed, his current situation is not suitable for evacuation.” Marshal Haig said after a moment of silence.
”This is really bad news.” Prime Minister Asquith said.
”Do you have anything else?” Marshal Haig asked with a sigh.
”No, God bless you and your troops.” Prime Minister Asquith said. Before he finished his words, the voice of hanging up suddenly came from the other side, and Marshal Haig didn't even want to say a second!
”Well, gentlemen! Everyone is quiet.” Marshal Haig adjusted his mood and walked out of his office to the hall of the underground command post. At this time, the hall was extremely busy, and the operator was making a call. Wired, radio personnel are sending and receiving telegrams, staff officers are marking the latest friend and foe situation on the sand table, and the next few generals are arguing fiercely.
”Our war is over, and we have done our best. I am proud and proud to be able to work with you!” Marshal Haig said with a bit of choking, tears in his eyes.
”Your Excellency Marshal, did we negotiate with the Germans?” An officer asked with some delight.
”Sorry, forgive me everyone. Although I hope this is the result, the truth is that we can no longer withdraw from the Strait of Dover. Our navy has been hit hard. The German fleet and fleet control the entire strait. ”
”Brothers, we have done our best, and the empire has done our best. We can lay down our weapons in glory.” Before Marshal Haig's words, there was an uproar in the entire command hall!
”Why would they abandon us?”
”Where is our large fleet? What are they doing in Forth Bay?”
”Damn politicians, we bleed and sacrificed on the front lines, they watched the theater behind, and now we are thrown away by them! It's like throwing garbage!” Anger and abuse echoed in the command hall, so that Marshal Haig had to Ask the guards to come in to maintain order.
”Well, now we need to consider the way out for our soldiers. I suggest immediately issuing a truce statement to express our willingness to cease the war. At least, the two sides should stop fighting. At the same time, we must also ensure that we lay down our weapons with dignity. ”Marshal Haig said.
”Germans only accept unconditional avatars.” An officer said.