Chapter 899: The Polish Pocket’s Defeat 4

"Okay, wait for us here." The Kaiser looked at Little Moltke helplessly. This is the tacit understanding of the top management. According to the original plan, the Bavarian Army did not have to go to fight on the Western Front, but the plan could not keep up with the changes. After the Western Front was blocked, the Bavarian Army came to its aid and sent almost all of its air force and army mechanized units to open the gap, but also paid a heavy price. The price must be paid back. There is a need for credibility between kings, especially between the number one king and the number two king of a country. It is impossible to just take benefits without giving. What's more, the prince is really reliable in what he does, and the battle goal in front of him is really attractive.

"After the situation on the Eastern Front stabilizes, the Bavarian Army can deploy some of its troops to support the Western Front again. What do you think?" the prince said. As the saying goes, what comes and goes is easy to borrow again. When the front is completely leveled, the defense line will be short and the defensive force will be much less. It is also possible to transfer some of the force to the western front before accumulating the strength to launch the next wave of offensive. "This is okay, but before calling, I hope that His Highness can submit the report one month in advance. We need to readjust the deployment." After receiving the Kaiser's signal, Xiao Maoqi nodded, agreeing in principle. "The mobilization of the High Seas Fleet is theoretically possible, but it also needs to be deployed in advance, and the General Staff will evaluate the feasibility of the campaign based on the situation at the time. We will only agree to it when the senior management believes that the probability of success is relatively high. ." said the Kaiser. "So how long will this battle, which has concentrated millions of German troops and the main force of the High Seas Fleet, last?" Little Maoqi asked again. "At least 40 days!" the prince thought in his mind. If you want to land in the Gulf of Riga, the Russian Baltic Fleet cannot be avoided. The German High Seas Fleet must stop the Baltic Fleet, clear the coastal forts and port minefields, and then occupy the landing site. It must also load, unload, and transport at least half the army's cargo and cargo. personnel. This obviously won’t work if you don’t prepare well. Then the troops will have to penetrate deep into the Russian rear. Russia is so big, it is hard to say whether we can fight wherever we go... So it would be good if it can be completed in 40 days. If it were historical conditions, the prince would definitely not dare to play like this, but it is different now. Germany is much stronger than Italy in history. Countries like Romania are still waiting and watching, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire is also stronger than in history. If all these conditions are met, it is not a big problem. In this case, the prince naturally hopes to defeat Russia quickly or let civil strife break out in Russia as soon as possible. . If the Russian army of about five armies can really be defeated at once, then the end of the war may be greatly advanced. "When will your campaign be launched?" Little Maoqi continued to ask. "At the latest in May next year, if possible, I hope to launch it in April." The prince set this time after fully considering all aspects of the situation. The freezing period of the Gulf of Riga is from December to April next year. It is naturally impossible to launch a campaign when the moon is frozen, otherwise the prince would want to advance it. "Can't it be later?" Little Maoqi asked. "No, if it is later, the number of Russian troops will be larger." The prince said. There are now a total of 8 Russian Army Groups on the Eastern Front. In half a year, it is possible to reach 10. Historically, Russia had 12 armies on the Eastern Front in 1916. If Russia were to mobilize continuously, the impact of the same heavy damage to 5 armies on the Russian Army would be reduced. "Your plan is a bit overbearing." Little Maoqi said with embarrassment. The requirements for time and troop strength were very high, which made Xiao Maoqi feel a little unhappy, but he was unhappy. In wartime, being able to fight is everything. In view of the prince's previous achievements,

Little Maoqi would never be able to say even a single word "no". It is true that Xiao Maoqi is the Chief of the General Staff, and it is true that the General Staff does have power over the ruling and opposition parties, but he does not have the final say in the General Staff alone, and under normal circumstances, Xiao Maoqi does not have enough time and energy to manage the Eastern Front. ah.

"But it is very realistic, and the probability of success is very high. Even if there are some deviations, it will be much better than our normal advancement." The prince said seriously. There are sufficient reasons for the Kaiser and Moltke to refuse. For this reason, it is actually enough, not to mention that the Kaiser has also reserved a way out. When the prince launches a campaign, he needs to go through The German high-level officials agreed, and this matter will happen in half a year, so there is no need to be too anxious. "So, is there anything else you want to say about the Army?" Little Maoqi thought that we had talked enough today, so he would like to ask politely at the end. "As for the Western Front, it is best to focus on defense. It has been a long time since the last battle ended. The French should have recovered somewhat. After my regiment left the Western Front, I think we should first stabilize and do a good job in defense." "As for other aspects, I will launch a limited attack in the Balkans at the right time. Serbia is a very annoying country. At the same time, I will launch a limited attack in the Balkans. Use this action to shock Greece and Romania and let them see the situation clearly." The prince did not see the politeness of Moltke, or maybe he saw it, but he also wanted to say what he wanted to say. As a crown prince, On this issue related to the future of the country, there is no need to look at Xiao Maoqi's face. Although the armies of countries such as Greece and Romania are very weak. Historically, Romania assembled a so-called 4 army groups of 600,000 troops, which were then easily dealt with by Mackensen. But after all, it was 600,000 people. Less trouble means less trouble, as for Greece? Originally, the current king of Greece, Constantine I, planned to be neutral. However, with the support of the Allies, Constantine I was ousted and his son Alexander succeeded, which eventually led to the Entente. The Balkan countries have poor combat effectiveness, but they can still divert the attention of the Allies, and the prince also needs to maintain a land passage to Turkey in order to obtain food and oil from the Turkish Empire. In order to prevent these two countries from falling to the Allies as much as possible, timely force deterrence is still needed. As for why no action was taken against Italy? Come on, Italy is still wearing the hat of a great power after all! Although it is very weak, even though it was defeated by the local natives of Abyssinia. But they are also a bit pretentious, and it is definitely not enough to scare them, and what Italy wants is not something that the Allies can easily give, so all the prince can do is watch indifferently. The third update is here~~~! Please subscribe and reward~~~!