It is clear that Nivelle intends to attack.
Or rather, the British have decided to attack.
Gallieni looked at Petain, who showed no reaction. He sat silently in his chair, seemingly still hesitating.
Gallieni could only raise his head and say, "I don't think it's the right time to counterattack, Your Excellency the Commander-in-Chief."
Nivelle shifted his gaze from the map to Gallieni, smiled and nodded, showing an understanding demeanor. "Share your thoughts, Minister," he said.
Gallieni slowly stood up and turned slightly to address the surrounding generals:
"I admit that the Germans have invested a lot of troops and equipment in Verdun, but to say that they have concentrated their last national strength for a desperate gamble is an exaggeration."
"We should objectively assess the strength of the Germans on the defensive line."
"They still dominate in Russia and have set up a new defensive line in Belgium to confront our army."
