The command post of the First Armored Corps was established at the Metz Grand Theater.
It had served as the command post for both the Allies and the German Army several times and frequently changed hands without being destroyed, which was considered a miracle.
This might be related to Metz's unique terrain.
The defense of Metz mainly relied on the network of waterways and the fortifications along the riverbanks. Once they were breached, the garrison within Metz City would be isolated by the river, making resistance futile.
Shire only felt safe here. Previously, while with the British Expeditionary Force and the Eastern Army Group, he constantly felt a chill on his back.
If not for the long-term interests of France, along with the fact that dismantling the colonies was something others couldn't do, Shire would never be foolish enough to risk himself.
