France was ecstatic over Shire's brilliant victory. People flooded the streets to celebrate; bars, clubs, restaurants, and every other place were packed with people, yet more continued to gather, standing at the door despite not ordering anything.
Everyone was discussing this thrilling and unbelievable day:
"This is the best National Day. Shire ended the battle before the day was over."
"Unbelievable. Everyone, including military experts, thought this battle would last at least six months, but Shire did it in one day. One day!"
"I wasn't even mentally prepared, and it was already over."
"We thought that winning in half a month or a month was 'mythologizing' Shire. The fact proves Shire is much more miraculous than we imagined!"
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Not only France but the world was shocked by this god-like stroke of genius displayed in one battle by Shire.
At this time, Italian Chief of Staff Cadorna was directing operations at the front line.
