Chapter 1931: Plausible judgment

"Of course, some people will say that if the British can attack the Germans to disperse our pressure when the Germans attack us, there is no problem in theory, but in fact, the British army that has not rested for a winter is completely unable to break through the Germans. In this position, the Germans can easily block their opponents without even mobilizing the reserve team. Therefore, this similar style of play is actually useless. Therefore, I am very optimistic about the support given to us by the British this time." Foch The marshal expressed his opinion very tactfully, that is, it is really impossible to consider the advice opposite.

"Everyone, although the current battlefield situation is very bad, we shouldn’t overestimate the strength of the Germans. On the other hand, the Prussian regiment that was originally on the Western Front was very tired after a winter battle, and they They have not received reinforcements in more than two months, but what about the Bavarian Army? They are indeed strong. And the combat missions in winter are not heavy, but their mobilization also takes time, and the German railway efficiency is also declining. As for the Austrians They can't even beat the Russians, and they came here as a bonus!"

"Just three days ago, General Haig, the commander of the British Expeditionary Force, came to my office in person. He said that within the next month, the British army will add 300,000 reinforcements! All of the Anzac! The British have already Willing to abandon the Middle East and North Africa. Do our best to help us defend the French mainland, and there are a large number of laborers from India to supplement our labor losses. General Haig has demonstrated his determination to advance and retreat with France. And he is willing to place some British troops in ours Under command."

"If this is a deal, look at our favorable conditions. The German civil strife has not subsided. The German losses on the Western Front have not been replenished for a long time, and the British continue to increase their troops. It is true that we did not break through the opponent's line of defense in the winter, but The fighting power of the German army is not as strong as before. They are also human, tired and collapsed. The reinforcements of the Bavarian Legion is at most to allow a part of the German army to rest. Their offensive strength is also very limited. So, everyone. We should at least do it for Give it a glorious tomorrow!" Gallieni said affectionately.

　　As the French Minister of War, this man also has military attainments. He grasped a problem well, that is, the Germans did not rest this winter. Moreover, the internal mess has indeed greatly reduced Germany's combat effectiveness. From a common sense, a good military strategist should allow the Germans on the western front to enter a rest period of 2 to 3 months before they can continue to fight. This is a safer approach.

　　 It is true that the entry of the Bavarian Army into the Western Front is indeed good news for the Germans. But the Bavarian army entering the western front is actually not high in proportion to the entire western German army. The western German army is about 2.8 million, and the Bavarian army is expected to enter the western front is 600 to 800,000. (Including air force)

"If I were the prince, I would have the Bavarian Army replace part of the Germans on the Western Front. Let the entire Germans be rested. Then when the entire army is at its peak, then attack. Although Xiafei mentioned that the Germans will be rested, but Estimated to be only 1 month, I can only say that this time is too short." Gallieni said.

　　 "You mean, this prince doesn't know soldiers? Are you kidding me?" Petain sneered.

"He must know the soldiers, and I don't think he will make such a mistake. Then there is only one question now. Will the news that he revealed when he was in contact is a smokescreen? Used to intimidate us?" Gallier Ni said.

　　 Gallieni’s logical chain is also very complete. It is a reality that the situation of the German Western Front Army is not good, and Ruprecht is a famous general. It will take time for the entire German army to recover. And according to the prince’s previous performance, he never fought uncertain battles, so he shouldn’t drive the tired troops to take the initiative to attack the solid defense line, and the reason why he wants to claim the final attack now is probably a bluff!

　　 In fact, Gallieni’s idea is reasonable. If only part of the Bavarian Legion enters the western front, it does make the prince not confident enough to launch an offensive. But with the heavy artillery and air force of the Austro-Hungarian Army, the prince’s certainty has risen a lot, and when the Navy transfers the Mackensen Army from the Eastern Front to the Western Front, the odds of winning are quite big! You know, Mackensen can easily provide more than 300,000 elite Prussian troops! With the help of the Navy, there is no problem with maneuvering!

　　 And Gallieni’s problem is that he underestimated the heavy artillery force and air force of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and ignored the possible support of Mackensen! In fact, this is unavoidable, because during the German civil strife, the Mackensen Army, which was originally loyal to the Emperor, did not return to the country. Subconsciously, the French thought that this force was either in a war quagmire or lacked mobility~www. wuxiaspot.com~ but actually just because the navy does not cooperate... And now that the biggest problem binding the Mackensen Army has disappeared, this East Prussian force can naturally come to the Western Front!

　　 This is also Ruprecht's biggest hole card, but unfortunately, the French don't know it! In fact, in this contact, the prince's own integrity was still very good, nine out of ten sentences were true! (Of course, the most critical sentence may have some problems, and it also hides part of the truth.) However, the proper hiding of the truth makes the French have unrealistic illusions, and then the French hopes are completely crushed in actual combat. Isn't this a cool thing?

　　 Gallieni’s words silenced the entire venue. The well-founded analysis also made Marshal Foch waver, although the Marshal still believed that his judgment on the overall situation was correct. But I am also unwilling to give up that last opportunity!

　　 And the point is, this time the British really can talk about it! They are actually willing to put part of the British army under the command of the French army! This is really full of sincerity. If the British have added 300,000 troops this time, no, not so much, but only 200,000. Then the defense situation of the French army will have a great change, because this is the Anzac! As far as the combat effectiveness of personnel is concerned, compromise is the highest level among the forces of the Allied Powers!

(Historically, the courage and morale of the officers and soldiers of the ANZAC is very good, and the full force rate is higher than that of the normal British native army. There are even many ANZAC soldiers who bring their own horses to join the British army. This is right. Proper British loyal minister!)

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