Zhang Chi stared at the map without saying a word.

Montgomery wanted anything, but was stopped by Ramsden.

Although Ramsden worked with Zhang Chi for a short time, he knew that whenever the Chinese general was in this state, he must have thought of something and began to conceive him.

And the facts have proved time and time again that every plan of this Chinese general is perfect.

Sure enough, after a while, Zhang Chi said: "We seem to have only one choice, that is, airborne behind the German defense line!"

This is obvious. Germans can retreat while burying landmines. There are only three ways to stop them:

First, cut off its supply route so that it cannot obtain more landmines. Without landmines, the German army naturally cannot use this method to defend.

But this is obviously not feasible, because the German army assembled two air fleets and temporarily obtained air supremacy in the Mediterranean area, which means that the German army's supplies will not be cut off.

Second, the armored troops were interspersed in the rear of the German defense line so that they could no longer lay mines step by step.

However, without air supremacy, the risk of armored troops crossing the desert is too high, and once discovered by German reconnaissance planes, it will cost a heavy price.

The last one is, as Zhang Chi said, airdropping troops to the rear of the German defense line disrupted their deployment.

But Montgomery quickly made a different opinion.

"No, we can't do this!" Montgomery said: "First of all, we cannot get supplies in Libya, which was originally a colony of the Italians. Italy has been operating for many years and left a huge force. The Libyans will choose to help Germany, and the Italian army will not help us. Secondly, the Germans have several armored divisions in their hands, which can easily defeat our airborne troops!"

Ramsden nodded, too.

In fact, Montgomery considered this when formulating an offensive plan, but had to give up because it was too difficult and too dangerous.

But Zhang Chi said unexpectedly: "I didn't say airdropped to Libya!"

Montgomery and Ramsden were stunned. Libya was behind the German defense line. If they were not airdropped in Libya, where could they be airdropped?

Looking at the puzzled two people, Zhang Chi pointed to a location on the map and said, "I'm talking about this...Algeria!"

Upon hearing this, Montgomery and Ramsden couldn't help but look at each other in surprise.

Algeria is adjacent to Libya in the east, and is separated from Rommel's African Legion in Egypt. Ren Montgomery wanted to break his head but never expected Zhang Chi to airborne there.

After a while, Montgomery said, "No, this is simply crazy. First of all, we don't have that many troops to airborne Algeria and occupy it. Even if we can occupy it... what role can it play so far away from the African Legion?"

"Of course it's useful!" Zhang Chi replied: "If we conquer Algeria, it will pose a threat to Libya. If Rommel does not retreat again... he will be waiting to be attacked and annihilated by both sides!"

"Then..." Montgomery said: "How much force are you going to airborne Algeria?"

"Chinese Army!" Zhang Chi replied: "New Division!"

"God!" Montgomery couldn't help laughing: "You are planning to use the forces of a division to occupy a country? Do you know how many troops Algeria has? At least 150,000 people!"

"Of course I know!" Zhang Chi replied.

"I admire your confidence, Major General!" Montcomarley said: "But do you think you can quickly defeat these 150,000 people with the strength of a division and then threaten Libya? This is perhaps the craziest plan I have ever heard of!"

"The point is what army is Algerian!" Zhang Chi said: "They are French troops, aren't they?"

This is what Zhang Chi learned through intelligence.

After France surrendered, Germany issued a condition to France that only 100,000 troops were retained on the local area for maintaining order and temporarily retaining the colonial troops.

Algeria was a French colony, so an army of about 150,000 was retained there.

"Major General is saying..." Ramsden seemed to hear what Zhang Chi meant: "Put the French colonial army in Algeria?"

"Yes!" Zhang Chi nodded: "France has been waiting and watching, right? They are waiting, and they will lean towards which side they are beneficial to. Although the situation is not very clear yet, those who understand can see that Germany is in a precarious situation. So why don't we instigate Algeria?"

After pausing, Zhang Chi continued: "Of course, if you just say a few words, I believe it is difficult to make the French surrender and support us. But... are there no one in France who oppose Germany or surrender? I mean, there are also many French officers in Algeria who are unwilling to surrender to Germany! All we need to do is... airborne a force, and then cooperate with these French officers to revolt and take control of the Algerian regime!"

Ramsden couldn't help but nodded, and then said to Montgomery: "General, this seems to be a feasible plan! Once successful, it will not be a division of 10,000 people west of Libya, but a unit of more than 100,000 people, which is well-equipped and sufficient supplies!"

The equipment is excellent because France surrendered in just over a month, and the country is not allowed to have regular troops... The 100,000 troops allowed by Germany are police-like, so French equipment can only be sent to these colonies to equip the colonies with colonial troops.

Needless to say, those are troops composed of Algerians, who will receive support from the people.

"There are also Tunisia and Morocco!" Zhang Chi added: "They are also French colonies. If Algeria surrenders to the Allied forces, it is very likely to form a domino effect, so that our army will not only have more than 100,000, but may even reach more than 200,000!"

"Yes!" Ramsden nodded: "In this way, as the Major General said before, Rommel can only retreat, and even must withdraw from North Africa, otherwise the only thing waiting for him is annihilation!"

Montgomery looked at the map and remained silent.

In fact, he has been convinced by Zhang Chi and Ramsden because although this plan is risky, it may be exchanged for great benefits at a very small price... If it fails, it is only the failure and loss of the Chinese troops. If it succeeds, it can completely drive the Germans out of North Africa. Why not do it?
Chapter completed!