Antwerp Airport, Tijani hurried to Shire after receiving a telegram from Gallieni.
"They are winning." Tijani was a bit nervous: "Although this is good news, if you have any plans to attack the Namur Fortress, shouldn't you implement them quickly?"
Everyone was rumoring that the Battle of the River Somme would win in a few days, and Commander-in-Chief Nivelle said the same.
However, Shire replied calmly: "No rush, wait a bit longer."
"Wait for what?" Tijani asked in confusion.
"If our army is winning, shouldn't the Germans send reinforcements towards the River Somme?" Shire answered: "Especially artillery."
Tijani frowned: "But if this battle is going to end in our victory in a few days, the Germans might not even have time to send reinforcements!"
"Don't worry, General!" Shire said confidently: "They will have time."
Shire knew what was happening; historically, the Battle of the River Somme lasted nearly five months, not days.
