Mirku Frontline, the headquarters of the Eastern Army Group is set in a fortress of reinforced concrete behind the mountains.
The officers know how to enjoy themselves.
In Ganmelin's words, officers should be in a comfortable environment to concentrate on thinking about strategies against the enemy.
And the right and appropriate strategy can save many soldiers, so all of this is worthwhile.
Thus, outside the fortress, the wind and rain howled and artillery roared, French soldiers fought against the German Army in the mud, while inside the fortress, a warm stove burned, officers leisurely held coffee while eating fruits and pastries, discussing the situation over maps as if attending a ball.
Ganmelin's height of 1.75 in the crowd was somewhat "like a crane among chickens."
(Note: During World War I, the average height of French soldiers was 1.66.)
He pointed a command baton at the map on the wall, speaking with pride:
"We are achieving victory, gentlemen."
