Shire didn't answer. He wasn't exactly sure, but he thought the latter was more likely.
"But." Tijani said, half-believing: "How could the enemy break through our defensive line in two days? I mean, if they can't do it now, why can they in two days?"
The French defensive line should be increasingly difficult to break through. The first day was about landing and quick assaults, lacking in manpower, ammunition, and supplies, not to mention issues with fresh water.
By night, the fleet would constantly resupply them, and the west end of the defensive line was already receiving supplies from transport ships.
Coupled with the fire support from the fleet, why would the enemy believe they could break through in two days?
Shire answered softly: "Think about it, General. What might be the difference between the enemy now and the enemy in two days?"
Tijani was silent for a while, shaking his head blankly; he couldn't think of any difference.
