The Rise of the Empire

When the Russians started, their strength and equipment were still very good. Historically, when World War I began, the Russian army deployed a total of 52 infantry divisions, 21 cavalry divisions, and 3,203 artillery pieces on the Eastern Front. The German and Austrian army has only 52.5 infantry divisions, 12 cavalry divisions, and 2,808 artillery pieces. You must know that the strength of a Russian division is 20,000, and the German army is 17,000. The Austro-Hungarian division was even smaller. Generally speaking, Russia has advantages in military strength and equipment. And the latter can almost be said to be the only time when the Russian army on the Eastern Front had an advantage during the entire World War I...  That's why it was possible to achieve the brilliant victory of the Battle of Galicia.

But when it comes to follow-up supplementary capabilities, the Russians can't do it, let's not talk about the Austro-Hungarian Army's advantage in the quality of heavy artillery. In terms of quantity alone, the output of the 15,900 artillery pieces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is still the same as the 11,700 artillery pieces of Russia. In terms of machine guns, 40,500 machine guns are much more than the 28,000 machine guns of the Russians. If it is not for the experienced officers of the Austro-Hungarian Army If there are too many losses with soldiers, the subsequent performance of the Austro-Hungarian Army will not be so weak.

If it is said that the military production capacity of Austria-Hungary on the Eastern Front can crush Russia and gain an absolute advantage, what about the situation on the Western Front? The result can only be despair, yes, it is despair! Let’s analyze the main technical equipment. Let’s talk about machine guns first. At the beginning, Germany used a large number of machine guns to obtain a great advantage in firepower. When Britain and France saw it, I’m afraid, machine guns are so easy to use? Then produce quickly. Then after 4 years, although the Germans produced 280,000 machine guns, they felt very NB, but the French produced 312,000 machine guns! More than Germans! And the British also produced 239 thousand machine guns ....

In terms of artillery, the Germans produced 64,000 artillery pieces in World War I, the French produced 23,200 artillery pieces, and the British produced 26,400 artillery pieces. Overall, Germany has certain advantages. But the quality is worse in the later stage. In terms of aircraft, the Germans produced 47,300 aircraft of various types, while the French alone produced 52,100 aircraft, and the British also produced 47,800 aircraft. The number of aircraft in Britain and France is more than twice that of the Germans, and they also have advantages in quality. The British have V1500. Which German bomber can compare with it?

With artillery, there must be shells. The Germans produced 306 million shells in World War I. The French produced 2.9 million rounds of shells, and the British also produced 218 million shells. Maybe the French shells were indeed a little smaller at the beginning, but overall, Britain and France have an advantage in the supply of shells. If you look at these data together, on the western front, the British and French allied forces have a greater firepower advantage. The machine guns are more than double that of the Germans. In terms of combined artillery and shell production, Britain and France at least do not suffer. In terms of aircraft, Britain and France have more than double the advantage. While the French produced 5300 tanks, the British produced 2800 tanks...  

So in the end, His Royal Highness's thoughts are like this, it is not difficult to win the Eastern Front, but it is more difficult to win quickly. And the Western Front is almost impossible! As time drags on, it is difficult to win. After all, the heavy artillery units of Britain and France have gradually been washed out, and the air force's advantage is also constantly expanding. And from a historical point of view, although Germany has an advantage in the overall production of artillery, Britain and France still have an advantage in the number of artillery on the Western Front in the later period, because the Germans are fighting on two fronts....

"If the Austro-Hungarian Empire does not want to be dragged to death in this war of attrition, then we must wipe out at least two Russian armies within one month of the war! What we want is neither defeat nor defeat,

But completely annihilated! In order to realize this plan, we must cooperate closely and change the original plan. said Ruprecht.

"I understand what you mean, so the Austro-Hungarian Empire must also imitate the Bavarian Army to establish a fast assault force? There are two main difficulties in establishing such a force, one is funding issues, and the other is division equipment issues, but I I think it can be completed with the help of your country. In fact, our original plan does not need to be changed, as long as we can divide and attack together and keep up with the speed, then everything will be fine." Crown Prince Ferdinand said.

"It's okay to establish a fast army, but such an army must be commanded by me. This is not a struggle for power, but because even if you have equipment, you still won't use them! All the army and even the basic technical arms must be carried out in accordance with Bavarian standards. Training, otherwise, these equipments are wasted for them. And we cannot accept the situation where two headquarters are commanding at the same time in a campaign." The prince retorted.

"Since the Bavarian Army has been assigned to the Eastern Front, it should accept the command of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. We are the main force on the Eastern Front. Are you kidding me by letting the whole obey the parts?" Crown Prince Ferdinand refused to budge. What they need is the strength of the Bavarian Legion, but they don't want the opponent to dominate.

"First of all, the Bavarian Legion is independent, and it only obeyed the Prussian General Staff during the war. The order we received was to cooperate with the Austro-Hungarian Empire, not to assign us to your country. The Kaiser did not say so However, the General Staff would not say so."

"Since it is a cooperative relationship, the two parties should be equal. We provided funds for the Austro-Hungarian Empire to build a fast army. In the end, we have to accept the command of your country. This is completely paying without return. We can refer to the previous In the cooperation mode between the two parties on the fast assault division, we are responsible for providing funds, training and equipment. During the war, they fought with the Bavarian Army. Your country could do this before, but why can't it now?" the prince asked rhetorically.

"Because this is not a matter of one or two divisions, this is an army group! The size of an army group that can cooperate with your encirclement of the Russian army is at least the size of an army group, with a strength of more than 200,000 troops! It is impossible for us to hand over such a large army army In the hands of your country, you must know that there are only 6 legions in the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire! And Austria only has three legions!" Conrad said.

"It is not handed over to us, but temporarily under our command. In times of war, everything should be aimed at victory. Bavaria has advanced tactical thinking, has sufficient funds, and we have provided a lot of support for your country. We just hope Refer to the past practice and obtain the wartime command of some troops. The ownership is still owned by the Austrian Star Empire, and with our support, your country can completely establish the seventh army group. In the end, what your country actually needs to pay is only Manpower and a small amount of salary. The Kingdom of Bavaria is responsible for equipment, supplies and training, and it is impossible for us to see millions of dollars or even tens of millions of dollars invested every year in vain!" Prince Leopold said.

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