Imperial Overlord

"Sir!" When the two were troubled by Alexander's question, a British regiment hurried into the conference room of the two.

He looked at General Cunningham embarrassedly, and then handed a message to General Cunningham: "Sir! The news just came, the Germans have taken action!"

"The Germans have taken action? How is this possible?" Cunningham almost shouted in surprise after hearing the news.

Just now, just a few seconds ago, he swore to Can Anning that the Germans would not be able to repair Matrouh's pier in a month.

And even if Matrouh's pier is repaired, it is impossible for Rommel to hoard materials for the attack in a short time.

This is not what he said alone, but a conclusion that the entire army, including the local senior assessment department, studied together.

"Impossible! Unless Rommel is crazy, otherwise, he can't launch an attack at this time!" Cunningham immediately felt that the frontline troops must be too nervous.

It is possible that it was a temporary mobilization of the German army, and the reconnaissance troops of the British frontline discovered this abnormality, so they immediately reported it.

"A German unit moved its defensive position forward, and they entered Zawie Haron." The officer was a little embarrassed and answered the question posed by his superior.

Although he also believes that the enemy's attack at this time is definitely an act of courting death, but the fact is in front of him, and he has to be questioned by others.

"General! Since there is a problem with your defense line, I think it is a good choice for you to return to your headquarters as soon as possible." Admiral Can Anning stood up and suggested.

As the commander of the navy, he couldn't bear to look down on the army's **** - just a minute ago, the army commander had sworn to assure that the Germans would not be able to launch an attack in the near future.

Just using such a commander to lead the army, how could it be possible to win the war? They can't even judge the enemy's basic actions, they are simply misleading their children!

"General Cunningham!" Cunningham stopped the naval commander who was about to leave, trying to save his face: "Our previous judgment was based on the enemy's failure to make mistakes."

Hearing what he said, Can Anning stopped his steps, turned around to look at the other party, and waited for the other party to say something later.

"I didn't expect Rommel to be dazzled by the victory. He even launched an attack on us when the logistical supply was insufficient!" The more Cunningham said, the more reasonable his analysis became.

"If he rashly attacked Alamein, I would have the confidence to win the opponent!" Finally, he came to his own conclusion: "I will defeat Rommel in Alamein, and may even take advantage of the victory to regain all the lost ground!"

If he said that, Can Anning sounded easier to accept. He nodded with satisfaction, as he approved the specific combat plan of the Army.

He has been working hard to maintain the Allied routes in the Mediterranean, and these routes have indeed ensured the smooth movement of Allied troops and transportation.

Ensuring that the front-line troops are adequately supplied was the main task of Cananning and his Mediterranean Fleet. And defeat the enemy, is to rely on the Nile Army.

With its back to Alexandria, the British troops received sufficient supplies. Even the strategic supplies that the British hoarded in Alexandria were enough for tens of thousands of British defenders to squander.

Watching Can Anning leave, the British officer who came to deliver the news continued to talk about the changes in the battle situation on the front line: "The Germans seem to have pinned their victory on scaring us away."

Then, the British official described the situation when the German team rushed into Zavier Haron with great fanfare.

"They have a lot of troops, but it can be seen that their logistics supply is very bad, and this force did not stop at Zaviyahlon, they are approaching Fouquet." The officer finally said that the reconnaissance force confirmed Yes, the movement of the opposing forces.

"Fouquet...they occupy these small villages along the way, it's useless." Cunningham thought for a while, and found that there was really nothing worth occupying along the way.

For example, Fouquet and Zavier Haron, which has now been occupied by the Germans, these places are also just a name.

A small village with a population of hundreds to thousands, who controls it is nothing more than the control of a highway.

This road connects Matrouh on one side and Alamein on the other side. No matter who controls the middle, this basic situation will not change.

"If the Germans want Fouquet! Give it to them too!" Cunningham took the officer out of the conference room and arranged his own countermeasures.

His method is very simple, that is, to copy a "compass operation" and use the old method of Admiral Wavell to attack the opponent's fragile supply line.

As long as Rommel has a plan and takes his troops to attack Alamein all the way, then the Germans will only get farther and farther from their supply line!

When this distance is enough to affect the combat capability of the German team, it is time for the British troops to counterattack!

Those German tanks that looked very powerful were nothing without gasoline and ammunition.

And those heroic German soldiers, without ammunition, fresh water and food, would also be unable to fight!

"Distribute enough ammunition to the troops, prepare two delicious meals, and boost the morale of those soldiers!" Cunningham got into his car and rushed back to the Alamein headquarters with the people, and continued to instruct.

His car drove on the smooth streets of Alexandria without being too bumpy. The streets were full of conscripted soldiers, who were gathering near El Alamein with weapons.

These soldiers were recruited from the local Egyptians to form an Egyptian infantry division to make up for the shortcomings of the British army.

"I now have three divisions in my hands. Compared with Admiral Wavell's operation of the compass, the force is much larger." In his heart, Cunningham comforted himself.

He did have a lot more troops than when Admiral Wavell fought back, when Wavell only had the 7th Armored Division and the 4th Indian Infantry Division.

Now, Cunningham has part of the reorganized 7th Armored Division, the Australian 6th Infantry Division, the South African 1st Infantry Division, and the new Egyptian 101st Division.

Although the combat effectiveness of Egypt's 101st Division is not very optimistic, it is still competent enough to follow behind to do some work such as delivering water and tea to hold prisoners.

As a result, the British team returned to its peak level before Operation Compass, with more than 40,000 infantrymen and almost 100 tanks.

In this case, the total strength of the African Army Corps commanded by Rommel is not very dominant - the current strength of the African Army Corps is only about 30,000 near Matrouh.

Among them, more than 10,000 people from the 90th Light Infantry Division of the German Army were dissatisfied, more than 8,000 people from the 15th Armored Division were dissatisfied, and a small number of engineers and 10 No. 4 tanks of the 21st Armored Division.

In addition, a division of the elite troops of the Italian allies was to be included. The division was commanded by General Garibaldi, the Italian commander who had just been transferred to North Africa, and the combat effectiveness was still very strong.

Rommel's Afrika Korps had an advantage in the quantity and quality of aircraft and tanks, and the British had a better advantage in artillery and supplies.

At the start of the war at this time, the British plan was almost ready: Cunningham made up his mind to defend the counterattack, and then fight another counterattack when the Germans were at the end of the shot.

At the same time, on the German side, Lieutenant General Alfred, the newly appointed chief of staff of the African Army Corps, is an engineer general.

The reason why I think of him and let him go to North Africa as chief of staff is entirely because the head of state thinks of this person, and with the idea of ​​not making any changes, let him go to the front line in Africa in advance.

At this moment, the chief of staff is looking at General Rommel~www.wuxiaspot.com~ who is analyzing the map with his officers with a suspicious look on his face... We are attacking with the last supplies... This is obviously an inconvenience a wise decision. "Finally, in line with his position, he still reluctantly persuaded.

Because he was an engineer and a general, he cared more about logistics and construction.

"You're right, this is obviously an unwise decision." General Garibaldi, the "second-in-command" of the African Army wearing an Italian cap, agreed.

In the original history, he also served as Rommel's nominal boss for a few days. This time, because Germany saved Italy's fiasco, he became Rommel's coordinator as soon as he came to Africa...

"I know that the attack is tentative, I only advance to Alamein." Rommel explained to the two with a smile.

Unfortunately, as long as he looked at his expression, everyone knew that what he had in mind was definitely not as simple as attacking Alamein.

"Gentlemen, the floating dock invented by the head of state has improved our logistics supply. Materials can be replenished soon, and oil transportation is faster than our own estimates. Why are you so nervous?" Personally, Rommel asked rhetorically with a smile.

His attack on El Alamein was indeed a temptation, but he also had another purpose. The temptation, if successful, would immediately turn into an onslaught--if the British defenses were not firm!

If this attack could scare off the British defenders, as the attack on Matru, he could advance the front to Alexandria.

Another result was that the British desperately defended Alamein and even fought back. Then he Rommel is not helpless, he also has a "b plan" to deal with this situation.

It's a pity that no one knows about this plan b now, because it's still in Rommel's head!