The sound of cannon fire fills the air, smoke billowing everywhere.
The British Army's defense line is positioned six miles east of the Antwerp fortress.
This location is actually unsuitable for setting up a defense line. It lies at the farthest range of the heavy artillery of Antwerp fortress, almost beyond its "protection range."
Major General Eden once suggested to Vice Admiral Avis, "At this distance, the fortress cannot provide fire support for the British Army; our shells might only hit your trenches."
Vice Admiral Avis replied, "Don't worry, Major General. We don't need the fortress' fire support. In this direction, we are thinking of offense, not defense. Our defense line will keep advancing towards the Germans."
But the facts ended up giving Vice Admiral Avis a loud slap in the face.
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On the German offensive line, Admiral Nicholas stood on a hill with Colonel Erwin, observing the German attack.
