The weather was fine and clear, and a convoy was traveling along the road to Dunkirk.
July 14th is French National Day.
Originally, France was supposed to hold a parade in Paris to boost morale, but due to the relentless bombardment of the "Paris Cannon," the authorities ultimately canceled the plan.
Gathering crowds under the gunfire was clearly not a wise choice.
Sitting in the car, Shire joked when he heard the news:
"What would happen if the Paris Cannon happened to hit the Arc de Triomphe and blast a hole or even collapse it?"
"Would the French citizens be disheartened by this?"
"Or would they surrender?"
Sitting next to him, Tijani responded confidently, "No, General, they won't."
Then he explained, "Because you are the Arc de Triomphe in the hearts of the French people."
Shire scoffed, "If your battlefield skills were half as powerful as your flattery, the Germans would have surrendered long ago!"
Tijani laughed, "I'm speaking the truth, but there's another reason."
