The Rise of the Empire
Chapter 615： We plan to fight like this!
"According to the agreement reached between the top leaders of the two countries, after the outbreak of the war, the Austro-Hungarian Empire will be responsible for resisting the Russian army's attack before the main German forces advance eastward. To achieve this goal, we have formulated a set of detailed and feasible strategies. Now let me introduce the specific situation for the distinguished guests from afar." Conrad stood up and came to a huge map, and then introduced the situation with the putter in his hand.
"After the outbreak of the war, the Austro-Hungarian Empire will deploy 4 armies on the border between the two countries. On this 400-kilometer-long defense line, we can invest at least ten armies and at least 8 cavalry divisions. Once the war starts, the first and second armies will attack between the Vistula and West Bragg rivers, and, with the cooperation of the Bavarian Army, will crush the Russian group in western Poland."
"The other two armies and some independent troops will launch an offensive Russian army in the direction of Dubno and Lutsk. For the convenience of the Bavarian Army, we have specifically set the attack direction to be closer to your country. The Bavarian Army. And our two armies will encircle the opponents at least 2 armies, and take the initiative in one fell swoop." Conrad said.
"This plan is not realistic." As soon as Conrad finished the introduction, Ruprecht objected.
"Why? This plan is already very reasonable. We have fully considered the situation of both parties." Although Conrad was somewhat dissatisfied, he decided to explain it first.
"At least you did not consider our situation, and your knowledge of the Russians is very limited." The prince got up, took a putter from the attendant and said, "You plan to advance the Austro-Hungarian Army at a speed of 15 to 15 per day. The speed setting is 18 kilometers. This speed is too slow. The Bavarian military-grade advancement speed is 30 kilometers per day. Even the heavy artillery troops travel more than 25 kilometers per day."
Later, His Royal Highness drew an arc with a putter, "In this case, our troops can quickly complete the outflank, but your troops have just left the starting position. The two legions cannot form a joint force at all, but will A time difference is formed, so that the other party has the possibility of defeating each other. If we want to cooperate, then the daily movement speed of the Austro-Hungarian Army with the Bavarian Army must be above 25 kilometers."
"When maneuvering in the rear, I believe that you are capable of maneuvering on roads at a speed of more than 30 kilometers per day. But we are on the battlefield. We need to break through the opponent's defense lines and fortresses. This speed is simply unimaginable. In fact, 18 kilometers a day is our limit.” Conrad’s estimate is quite reliable. Historically, the Russians’ breakthrough speed in the Battle of Silesia was 90 to 110 kilometers in six days.
"If it is maneuvering in the rear, our military-level units move at about 45 kilometers! All our heavy artillery and most of our heavy equipment have achieved vehicle towing. The number of vehicles attached to an army is more than 700. Even more. They are all equipped with separate vehicles for replenishment. We have done several experiments in field maneuvering. Compared with our Prussian counterparts, our speed is at least 60% faster! You can't keep up."
"And the most important thing is that we have a weapon that can tear apart the Russian defense line. Our armored forces can easily destroy unreinforced positions. Russian military-level units have no gradient defense capabilities, and they cannot be behind their large forces. Up to a distance of 20 kilometers is the logistics supply unit. We can completely destroy their rear supply points at a much lower cost, and then isolate and surround the Russians." The prince said.
"But the Russians have a large number of cavalry, and those Cossacks can quickly close the gap. Moreover, we are still skeptical about the combat effectiveness of the new armored units. At least before verification, I think such attacks are interspersed. Speed is not realistic." Conrad said with a cold sweat.
Bavaria was tinkering with new things. He knew about it, but he didn't expect that after some preparations, the Bavarian Legion would have such a fighting capacity. If it was something others said, he would definitely not believe it, at most it would be a joke, but The reputation of doing things is still very good, at least there has never been a deviation in major events. Think about the scene when Ruprecht was driving from Munich to Vienna with hundreds of vehicles. He believed the prince's words by three points.
"If your Excellency disagrees with the attack speed and breakthrough speed of the Bavarian Army, we can organize a performance. We can use reality to prove that everything I say is true. If you have to speak from actual combat experience, I don’t think the entire Confederate has as much experience as the Bavarian Legion? Isn’t it? Our officers and soldiers have participated in at least three local wars. We have more say in making plans.” Invisible, Ruprecht said Take the initiative.
Through exercises to test the combat effectiveness of the army, study new tactics, and then revise the plan. This is normal for the military in peacetime, such as Germany's Schlieffen plan, Austria-Hungary's plan A, and Russia's No. 19 plan Wasn't it all created during peacetime~www.novelhall.com~ based on the train schedule and the experience of the exercise, plus the staff's insights? Then after the war started, it started directly as planned. So if the prince asks to prove everything with the exercise, then neither Conrad nor Crown Prince Ferdinand can be denied.
But at this time, Crown Prince Ferdinand absolutely cannot agree. After all, Bavaria has a lot of training every year. The news from Germany also proves the strength of the Bavarian Army from the side, and if this verification exercise proves Lu According to Precht's conclusion, then this plan really needs to be overhauled, and the direction of the overhaul cannot be unilaterally decided by the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
"After all, the Austro-Hungarian Empire has taken the main pressure. We naturally need to design the entire plan according to the situation of the Imperial Army. I admit the strength of the Bavarian Army, but this strength is more at the tactical level, so I hope you can strategically Think about it.” Looking at Conrad who was hesitating, Prince Ferdinand finally spoke, but his words were nothing new, and even made the Bavarian military personnel present a little disgusted. At least Prince Leopold was very dissatisfied.
"We are in a cooperative relationship, not a subordinate relationship. The German General Staff did not assign us to your country. Therefore, we rejected a plan that did not consider the situation in Bavaria. We cooperate with your country with twelve points of sincerity. Not to be cannon fodder!" Prince Leopold choked speechlessly across the board.
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"After the outbreak of the war, the Austro-Hungarian Empire will deploy 4 armies on the border between the two countries. On this 400-kilometer-long defense line, we can invest at least ten armies and at least 8 cavalry divisions. Once the war starts, the first and second armies will attack between the Vistula and West Bragg rivers, and, with the cooperation of the Bavarian Army, will crush the Russian group in western Poland."
"The other two armies and some independent troops will launch an offensive Russian army in the direction of Dubno and Lutsk. For the convenience of the Bavarian Army, we have specifically set the attack direction to be closer to your country. The Bavarian Army. And our two armies will encircle the opponents at least 2 armies, and take the initiative in one fell swoop." Conrad said.
"This plan is not realistic." As soon as Conrad finished the introduction, Ruprecht objected.
"Why? This plan is already very reasonable. We have fully considered the situation of both parties." Although Conrad was somewhat dissatisfied, he decided to explain it first.
"At least you did not consider our situation, and your knowledge of the Russians is very limited." The prince got up, took a putter from the attendant and said, "You plan to advance the Austro-Hungarian Army at a speed of 15 to 15 per day. The speed setting is 18 kilometers. This speed is too slow. The Bavarian military-grade advancement speed is 30 kilometers per day. Even the heavy artillery troops travel more than 25 kilometers per day."
Later, His Royal Highness drew an arc with a putter, "In this case, our troops can quickly complete the outflank, but your troops have just left the starting position. The two legions cannot form a joint force at all, but will A time difference is formed, so that the other party has the possibility of defeating each other. If we want to cooperate, then the daily movement speed of the Austro-Hungarian Army with the Bavarian Army must be above 25 kilometers."
"When maneuvering in the rear, I believe that you are capable of maneuvering on roads at a speed of more than 30 kilometers per day. But we are on the battlefield. We need to break through the opponent's defense lines and fortresses. This speed is simply unimaginable. In fact, 18 kilometers a day is our limit.” Conrad’s estimate is quite reliable. Historically, the Russians’ breakthrough speed in the Battle of Silesia was 90 to 110 kilometers in six days.
"If it is maneuvering in the rear, our military-level units move at about 45 kilometers! All our heavy artillery and most of our heavy equipment have achieved vehicle towing. The number of vehicles attached to an army is more than 700. Even more. They are all equipped with separate vehicles for replenishment. We have done several experiments in field maneuvering. Compared with our Prussian counterparts, our speed is at least 60% faster! You can't keep up."
"And the most important thing is that we have a weapon that can tear apart the Russian defense line. Our armored forces can easily destroy unreinforced positions. Russian military-level units have no gradient defense capabilities, and they cannot be behind their large forces. Up to a distance of 20 kilometers is the logistics supply unit. We can completely destroy their rear supply points at a much lower cost, and then isolate and surround the Russians." The prince said.
"But the Russians have a large number of cavalry, and those Cossacks can quickly close the gap. Moreover, we are still skeptical about the combat effectiveness of the new armored units. At least before verification, I think such attacks are interspersed. Speed is not realistic." Conrad said with a cold sweat.
Bavaria was tinkering with new things. He knew about it, but he didn't expect that after some preparations, the Bavarian Legion would have such a fighting capacity. If it was something others said, he would definitely not believe it, at most it would be a joke, but The reputation of doing things is still very good, at least there has never been a deviation in major events. Think about the scene when Ruprecht was driving from Munich to Vienna with hundreds of vehicles. He believed the prince's words by three points.
"If your Excellency disagrees with the attack speed and breakthrough speed of the Bavarian Army, we can organize a performance. We can use reality to prove that everything I say is true. If you have to speak from actual combat experience, I don’t think the entire Confederate has as much experience as the Bavarian Legion? Isn’t it? Our officers and soldiers have participated in at least three local wars. We have more say in making plans.” Invisible, Ruprecht said Take the initiative.
Through exercises to test the combat effectiveness of the army, study new tactics, and then revise the plan. This is normal for the military in peacetime, such as Germany's Schlieffen plan, Austria-Hungary's plan A, and Russia's No. 19 plan Wasn't it all created during peacetime~www.novelhall.com~ based on the train schedule and the experience of the exercise, plus the staff's insights? Then after the war started, it started directly as planned. So if the prince asks to prove everything with the exercise, then neither Conrad nor Crown Prince Ferdinand can be denied.
But at this time, Crown Prince Ferdinand absolutely cannot agree. After all, Bavaria has a lot of training every year. The news from Germany also proves the strength of the Bavarian Army from the side, and if this verification exercise proves Lu According to Precht's conclusion, then this plan really needs to be overhauled, and the direction of the overhaul cannot be unilaterally decided by the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
"After all, the Austro-Hungarian Empire has taken the main pressure. We naturally need to design the entire plan according to the situation of the Imperial Army. I admit the strength of the Bavarian Army, but this strength is more at the tactical level, so I hope you can strategically Think about it.” Looking at Conrad who was hesitating, Prince Ferdinand finally spoke, but his words were nothing new, and even made the Bavarian military personnel present a little disgusted. At least Prince Leopold was very dissatisfied.
"We are in a cooperative relationship, not a subordinate relationship. The German General Staff did not assign us to your country. Therefore, we rejected a plan that did not consider the situation in Bavaria. We cooperate with your country with twelve points of sincerity. Not to be cannon fodder!" Prince Leopold choked speechlessly across the board.
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