Chapter 629 Possible Opponents
Charles' theory of "attack is more important than defense" has become military common sense in modern times, but in this era, few, or even almost no, people can understand it and dare to try it.
Not only in World War I, but even in World War II, countries around the world were still making similar mistakes.
The most famous is France's Maginot Line, which was ridiculed by the world because it was easily bypassed by Germany and has been passed down to the modern day.
But France is not the only country making similar mistakes.
Before the war, Germany built a "Siegfried Line" in front of the Maginot Line, and later built an "Atlantic Wall" along the Atlantic coast.
The Soviet Union built a "Stalin Line".
Almost without exception, all of these lines of defense failed to perform as well as they should, or were hoped to.
This is not a coincidence, but a necessity.
The reason is "attack is greater than defense".
These defense lines are too long. If the huge amount of funds is evenly distributed over hundreds of kilometers of defense lines, there will inevitably be loopholes, and the defense capability at each point cannot be very strong.
The enemy can observe again and again until they find the weakness of the defense line and then concentrate their forces to defeat it from that point.
The correct approach should be to use the funds for building defense lines to build armored and mechanized forces like modern armies, while focusing on the deployment of troops by road, rail, sea and air.
Once there is a war on the front line, these mobile troops can be immediately deployed to where they are needed.
As long as the delivery speed is fast enough, even if there is not a single brick or tile in the defense line, these troops can use their powerful mobility to quickly build an invisible steel defense line that can appear at any time.
(For example, our country spent a huge amount of money to build a railway to the plateau)
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In a corner of the officers' club, Charles finally got rid of the officers' entanglement and sat opposite Lucia, with a cup of hot coffee in front of each of them.
"They respect you very much." Lucia's eyes were filled with pride.
"That's just because I won a few battles." Ciel said casually: "Soldiers are very realistic, and they have to be realistic."
Lucia nodded slightly and glanced inside the room.
The officers were discussing the previous topic enthusiastically, and some couldn't wait to spread out the map under the light and do some deduction.
"They only respect those who can lead them to victory." Lucia said thoughtfully, "Because that can bring them honor and hope of survival."
"Yes," Charles answered, his voice cold.
In the final analysis, everything is for profit, either money, power, or life.
"You, you are the same?" Lucia said with a double meaning.
"Maybe." Charles picked up the coffee and took a sip.
He had unknowingly drunk too much beer while discussing with the officers just now and felt a little dizzy, so he hoped that coffee could help him sober up.
Lucia sighed inwardly, but could understand it.
As an intelligence agent she knew what was going on.
The pressure Charles was under was too great, too much and very cruel. Not only did he have to deal with enemies on the battlefield, but he also had to deal with parliamentarians, capitalists, and even the British.
Each of them is difficult to deal with, and if you are not careful, you may lose everything or even your life.
In this situation, Charles didn't have the extra time and energy to think about feelings, nor could he act on his emotions, which might kill him.
Sometimes, Lucia didn't know how Charles managed to hold on.
Unconsciously, Lucia's eyes were slightly red. She sighed and looked up at Charles, then leaned closer and asked in a low voice, "What are your orders, General?"
Charles put down his coffee and glanced to both sides before answering in a low voice: "Give the Germans a message. Their code has been deciphered by the British."
Lucia was stunned. This was no small matter.
But she was only stunned for a moment and then quickly returned to normal. She nodded firmly and said, "I'll arrange it right away."
Charles must have his reasons for doing this, just like the last time he revealed merchant ship information to the Germans, resulting in more than a dozen submarines being hunted down.
What's more, this is information about the British, and the "Lady in White" will not be too stressed.
Charles added: "You can also add some details: the U-21 submarine was sunk in the Dardanelles, and it didn't have time to destroy the cipher machine."
Lucia said "hmm", which would increase the credibility of the information.
Charles recalled the determination on General Winter's face in the morning and his answer: "Don't bother, General. We can handle it ourselves. You seem to have forgotten that the British Royal Navy is the most powerful navy in the world. There is nothing we can't solve."
Charles knew what General Winter was relying on.
The British salvaged the cipher machine, and all the German battle plans and even the fleet positions were in the British's control.
This led to the famous Battle of Jutland. The British fleet learned of the German fleet's plan based on intelligence and sent its main force to respond.
Charles wondered, if the Germans suddenly changed the code, would General Winter still be able to remain so calm?
Will the Royal Navy still be so confident?
Will the "Minister of Munitions" still insist on not allowing the French Navy to participate in the blockade war against the German Navy?
Charles had the illusion that the German Navy was his ally and the Royal Navy was his enemy.
Then Charles drew from his pocket a check for one hundred thousand francs, with a list of names beneath it.
"I will gradually retire some lightly wounded soldiers, and you can incorporate them into the organization. This is the activity funds."
Lucia's eyes lit up instantly: "Yes, General."
The "Ladies in White" are a civilian organization. They may have the ability to collect intelligence, but they lack the necessary military qualities, so that they are often unable to protect themselves.
Now Charles has given them a group of veterans coming back from the battlefield, which is like a timely help and makes up for the shortcomings of the "Lady in White".
What Lucia didn't know was that Charles gave more than just "veterans". Most of these people were excellent snipers. Some of them were apprentices brought up by Billy Shen himself. They were equipped with sniper rifles with sniper scopes and could be transformed into excellent spy killers with a little training.
"Who is our opponent?" Lucia asked in a low voice.
Lucia was very smart. She immediately guessed that the mission of the "Lady in White" might be "upgraded".
"You should ask who the possible opponents are." Charles stared into Lucia's eyes: "People who may pose a threat to us, or intelligence agencies, understand?"
There was a flash of shock in Lucia's eyes.
Intelligence agency?
The British CIA or the French Second Directorate?
Then Lucia understood that it should be more about the second round of the French General Staff.
Because the Second Bureau is the eyes and ears of the French government and parliament.
By controlling them, the government and parliament can be deaf and blind, or receive wrong information.
(End of this chapter)
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