Chapter 87 Return to the Eagle's Nest
The process of persuading the high-level Allied forces went smoothly beyond Josie's expectations.
To be precise, the proposal made by the Bavarian-Austrian group represented by Ophelia just scratched the itch of the high-level Allied forces.
It's just that compared to the original suggestion of Ophelia to attack the Alpine defense line with the Italian Allied forces, the Allied generals changed the combat plan after discussion.
According to the original plan of the Allied Forces, they were planning to attack all the way north, through Belgium and the Netherlands, and invade the German mainland, just like Germany defeated France.
Because there are the fewest obstacles on this front.
On the east side of the Alsace-Lorraine line, the Maginot Line built by the French back then has also become a difficult bone in the hands of the Germans. In addition to Germany's original Siegfried Line of Defense, the entire The zone has completely become a line of defense.
So neither the U.S. Army nor the British Army wants to touch this brow with their own soldiers.
For this reason, the U.S. and British troops don’t even want to fight Paris in the east.
In the original time and space, Paris was where General Charles de Gaulle led his own army, united with the French resistance organization and made an emergency landing on the German defenders in Paris. The British and American troops did not participate.
But if Austria and Bavaria revolt, then the situation is completely different.
Because half of the German-French border belongs to Baden-Württemberg.
And behind Baden-Wurttemberg is Bavaria.
And most of them are wrapped in Bavaria.
Once Fabalia's rebels go straight into Baden-Wurttemberg from behind and the Allies attack from the front, they can easily break through the Maginot Line and the Siegfried Line.
At that time, the Allied forces will be able to use France as the rear, attack the mustache in the north, and reject Hydra in the east.
It is far more meaningful than what Ophelia mentioned before, and the Italian Allied forces captured the Alpine defense line.
And this offensive line was especially approved by Montgomery, the British commander-in-chief, and Charles de Gaulle, the French commander-in-chief who were also present.
Because this offensive route can not only attack Paris along the way, but also attack the German mainland faster.
Eisenhower, who was the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces, could not think of any reason for refusing this.
Of course, Ophelia raised a little objection to this.
That is, the number of Austrian and Bavarian legions they instigated is limited, only about 600,000 people. If it is only to attack the Alpine defense line, it is enough because the distance is short.
But if you want to fight Baden-Wurttemberg, the front line will be longer, and their strength alone may not be enough.
Regarding this point, the Allied Forces also gave countermeasures.
That's Airborne!
Before the appearance of Ophelia and Josie, the Allied Army Headquarters was actually planning a large-scale airborne operation in the original history—Operation Market Garden.
That is to send a large-scale airborne force into the Netherlands, **** many bridges on the Rhine River, so as to seize the road to enter Germany, and the follow-up armored forces rush forward as quickly as possible, and enter Germany together to end the war as soon as possible.
But this airborne operation was a failure.
Moustache defeated France from this route a few years ago, how could he not know the importance of this area?
But now, Montgomery, who originally planned this airborne operation, turned his attention to the Western Front.
And quickly put forward a preliminary plan.
That is to capture Paris as soon as possible, hide the main force after consolidating the western front, and launch a fierce offensive on the northern front at the same time, making the illusion of preparing to attack from the northern front to attract the attention of the German army.
Wait until Austria and Bavaria came together, and immediately dispatched air forces to bombard the Western Front, and then dispatched all airborne forces to seize strategic locations in the Baden-Württemberg area, creating favorable conditions for the Baden-Austrian Army to advance.
At the same time, the Allied forces launched a fierce attack from the front.
Be sure to take down this front and complete the siege of Mustache before the mustache reacts.
At the same time, it is also necessary to say hello to Mao Xiong, so that they can maintain their offensive against the Hydra Legion during this period of time, in case Schmidt rushes to help.
In the end, General Montgomery named this plan Return to the Eagle's Nest—because just at the foothills of the Alps on the border between Bavaria and Austria, there is a hilltop villa specially built for mustaches, called the Eagle's Nest.
Moustache likes that villa very much, but since it was built in 1939, he has only been there about 10 times, and the time spent each time basically does not exceed 30 minutes.
The reason is very nonsense and very practical, that is, the mustache is afraid of heights...
This preliminary battle plan was quickly recorded and sent to the United States and London by telegram.
Because apart from De Gaulle who was on the scene, it was Roosevelt and Churchill who could really finalize the plan.
However, although the real decision has not yet been made, it does not prevent the Allied forces from starting to make various preparations.
As a liaison, Ophelia must also return to Austria to report the situation as soon as possible—the one who can really make the decision is the future Austrian founding father, Karl Renner, and a group of Hydra generals.
"Can't this thing be taken off?" Ophelia asked Josie with a dark face before leaving.
"What are you in a hurry for? Things haven't been fully settled yet. We are only potential allies. When things really start, no matter whether the battle is successful or not, you have proved your loyalty to the allies, and I will naturally help you Take it down!" Josie said with a smile, tear it down? It is impossible to disassemble it in this life, so you can work hard for me!
Ophelia had no choice but to go back and see if her group of scientists could do anything.
"By the way, go back this time, remember to let your people bring Aldo back to me!" Josie added.
"I see!" Ophelia gave Josie a hard look, and then boarded the bomber.
During this period of time, the Allied forces bombed important strategic targets in the rear of the German army and Hydra every day, so as long as she took a chance, she could bring the encrypted radio station prepared by the Allied forces and directly parachute to Bavaria without having to Take risks and walk slowly through the long war zone.
As a super spy not weaker than Black Widow, parachuting is not too difficult for Ophelia.
As long as she takes the radio back, the Rebel Army can use this encrypted radio to directly contact the High Command of the Allied Forces.
After Ophelia left, Josie was free in an instant.
On the battle plan side, Josie has a good relationship with the military, but he is not a soldier after all, so he can't get involved.
Business? Don't make trouble, although the Allied forces captured several cities in the war zone, they were all reduced to ruins. The rich French people ran away as much as they could, and the rest were basically bombed into abject poverty.
Josie is almost doing charity at this time, and still wants to make money?
So, Josie suddenly found that he couldn't seem to find anything to do.
Should I… go back to London?
(end of this chapter)