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McMahon's stubborn strategy cost the French army their last chance to make a comeback. Bittenfeldt's forced march chose to directly cross the Marne River, and he began to let part of the French army begin to advance towards Reims.

But in fact Bittenfeldt's goal is Reims. Crossing the Marne River is just a cover-up. The correct approach for the French army should be to go to Reims immediately to consolidate the front. This is a very important place and is related to the French army. retreat.

If this place is gone, the French army will not be able to retreat, but McMahon believes that it can fight. He only needs to wait until the Prussian army leaves, and then raid Verdun to recapture Verdun.

Or simply listen to Napoleon III and attack Verdun now.

With the strength of the French army, if they concentrate all their advantages to storm Verdun, it is not hopeless. And now that the Prussian troops have left a lot to fight this smoke bomb, a storming is not the worst option.

Old Moltke used a large number of troops on this scythe tactic. He sent [-] people to march towards the Marne River, making it seem like he really wanted to attack Paris, just to make McMahon able to believe it, and then seduce him to attack Verdun.

The news that Bittenfeld had forcibly crossed the Marne River frightened Eugenie in Paris. She immediately packed her things, abandoned her Paris, and prepared to run away.

She planned to flee north to Cherbourg, so that if France was defeated, she could run to England or return to her natal family. For this reason, she also wrote to Victoria, and the British government expressed its willingness to accept her.

Just when McMahon decided to hold on, Empress Eugenie, the founding father of Germany in the rear, immediately ordered him to attack. He was not allowed to hold on. As long as he attacked, the road would continue to extend, so hurry up and move forward.

McMahon almost wanted to scold him. Forget about the emperor coming to torture him. There was a queen in the rear who barked every day. She was afraid that the French army would win. She gave random orders and fed the Prussian army on the opposite side.

After Wittenfeld crossed the Marne River, he was only one step away from Paris. Some people in the city had already received the news, but the people in Paris heard that this was a lone army without backup. Prussia was still struggling and could not hold on for long.

The people of Paris immediately formed a National Guard consisting of [-] people and stood ready in Paris. If Bittenfeldt came quickly, he would have to be shot several times.

Bittenfeld reluctantly glanced at Paris in the distance. It was okay. He just entered late. Sooner or later, the Prussian army would be able to crush Paris.

When Napoleon III and MacMahon's Army of Chalon were almost in position, Bittenfeldt immediately made a big turn and headed north, crossed the Marne River for the second time, and went straight to Reims. The [-] Prussian troops also changed from smoke bombs to It turned into a sickle and pounced straight at Lance.

On April [-], Bittenfeld and [-] Prussian troops met north of the Marne River, and then immediately launched a fierce attack on Reims.

On the [-]th, a French scout sent McMahon news that Bittenfeldt had attacked Reims. McMahon was shocked and his first thought was that the intelligence was wrong.

Hadn't he already crossed the Marne? How could he possibly turn back under such a forced march? Isn't that outrageous?

Bittenfeldt crossed the Marne River on the [-]th, and he turned back on the [-]th. You don't have such fun with your racing group, do you? Cheating! This forced child is definitely open.

McMahon lit a cigarette for himself with trembling hands. McMahon knew that he was doomed. He really thought that Bittenfeldt would really go to Paris. If so, he would definitely be able to make a comeback, but things are unpredictable! This kind of super big turn shows that McMahon is short-sighted.

Who sees who is not confused?

McMahon had no choice. He knew that he was about to be surrounded, so he ordered to enter the Sedan Fortress. Only by sticking there would there be hope. Don't think about fighting in the field. You would definitely not be able to defeat him, but squatting in Sedan could still survive for a while. .

Napoleon III was even more panicked than McMahon. He asked the marshal if it was possible to escape.

McMahon didn't know either. If he knew, he would have led everyone away together.

"Your Majesty, let me try to move you away. Now that we are surrounded, it is too dangerous for you to stay here."

He also has about [-] elite cavalry, commanded by General Canrobert, who may have a chance to break out of the siege and send Napoleon III back to Paris.

Although there is a high probability that Paris is not a good place to go.

Canrobert set out under the cover of night, but was immediately discovered by the Prussian army. Bittenfeldt surrounded all the directions of escape, and also sent a force to instigate the Belgian occupied area in the north to leave independently.

As expected, the Belgians immediately fired the first shot against the French Empire. The five French-occupied Belgian provinces in the north immediately began a turbulent wave of independence. They wanted to become independent again and then merge with the current Kingdom of Belgium.

The Netherlands still has that expression that has nothing to do with me. It's your business to go back together, just don't get me. The Dutch are the most nervous during these days. They send people to the front line every day to inquire about news, for fear that the French will be unhappy. Take a detour to attack Prussia.

It turns out that the French can't beat Belgium. Well, they immediately jumped out and said that France, this little bastard, had not signed the Gou-[-] Agreement, and I would beat France with you.

Now when Belgium becomes independent, they say it is none of my business. What is Belgium? Although they merged with us, they are really unfamiliar with France. Just don’t take me with you when you fight Belgium.

It is true that he has said both good and bad things, and his ability to sit on the wall is very strong.

Bittenfeldt personally came to confront Canrobert's [-]nd French Cavalry Division. He brought with him Prussia's most elite cavalry, a total of about [-] cavalry, and [-] infantry. Other cavalry units were left behind. Attack Sedan.

Canrobert is worthy of being a fierce general. He faced this overwhelming disadvantage without any fear. They fought to defend the French Empire and no one showed fear.

"Your Majesty, please return to the Sedan Fortress immediately. There is no hope of breaking out of the encirclement." Napoleon III immediately urged the driver to return to the fortress as if possessed by the God of Chariots on the Sorghum River. The vehicle speeded at [-] miles and disappeared in a flash.

Bittenfeld looked down at the French cavalry. The French army on the opposite side was not timid when faced with disadvantages. From this, it can be seen that the opposite side is indeed a hero.

Bittenfeldt asked the infantry to form a formation. In order to escort the French emperor to escape, Canrobert decided to die resolutely and led all the cavalry in a wave. The infantry first fired a volley and killed several cavalrymen who raised their heads. Then Bittenfeldt ordered the cavalry to charge.

The battle was almost one-sided. The Prussian cavalry was invincible, and the cavalry's lances could easily penetrate the enemy's body.

The Prussian cavalry also outnumbered the cavalry sent by McMahon, and the French army was soon defeated. The French cavalry general, Canrobert, was captured by Bittenfeldt. This battle caused great losses to the cavalry, and the French army again There was no way to organize a powerful cavalry regiment for an assault.