Chapter 617: Head attack

When the Russians started, their troops and equipment were very good. At the beginning of World War I, the Russian army deployed a total of 52 infantry divisions, 21 cavalry divisions, and 3203 artillery on the eastern front. The German-Austrian army has only 52.5 infantry divisions, 12 cavalry divisions, and 2808 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 divisions are even fewer. Generally speaking, Russia has advantages in military strength and equipment. 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... This is the only way to achieve a brilliant victory in the Battle of Galicia.

   But when it comes to follow-up supplementary capabilities, the Russians are not good enough, let alone the advantages of the Austro-Hungarian Army in the quality of heavy artillery. In terms of quantity, the output of 15,900 artillery pieces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is still the 11,700 artillery pieces of Russia. In terms of machine guns, 40,500 machine guns are also much more than the 28,000 machine guns of the Russians. If it were not for the experienced officers of the Austro-Hungarian Army. If the soldiers lost too much, the subsequent performance of the Austro-Hungarian Army would not be so weak.

  If the Austro-Hungarian military production capacity on the Eastern Front can crush Russia to gain absolute advantage, what about the situation on the Western Front? The result can only be despair, yes, despair! Let’s analyze the main technical equipment. Let’s talk about machine guns. At the beginning, Germany used a large number of equipped machine guns to obtain a great firepower advantage. Looking at Britain and France, I rely on it. Machine guns are so easy to use? Then hurry up and produce. After 4 years, although the Germans produced 280,000 machine guns, they felt like they were NB, but the French produced 312,000 machine guns! There are more people than Germans! The British also produced 239,000 machine guns...

  As for artillery, the Germans produced 64,000 artillery in World War I, the French produced 23,200 artillery, and the British produced 26,400 artillery. Overall, Germany has certain advantages. However, the quality is worse in the later stage. In terms of airplanes, the Germans produced 47,300 various airplanes, while the French family produced 52,100 airplanes, and the British produced 47,800 airplanes. 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 the first battle. The French produced 290 million shells, and the British also produced 218 million shells. Maybe the French shells were a bit smaller at the beginning, but on the whole, Britain and France have more advantages in the supply of shells. If you look at these data comprehensively, on the western front, the Anglo-French coalition forces have a greater firepower advantage. Machine guns are more than double the Germans. The combined production of artillery and shells, Britain and France are at least not disadvantaged. In terms of aircraft, Britain and France have more than double the advantage. If it is a tank, the output of all kinds of tanks in Germany is not 100. The French produced 5,300 tanks and the British produced 2,800 tanks...

  So in the end, His Highness's thoughts are like this. It is not difficult for the Eastern Front to win, but it is more difficult to win quickly. The western line is almost impossible! As time dragged on, it was difficult to win. After all, the heavy artillery forces of Britain and France were gradually washed out, and the air force's advantages were also increasing. And from a historical point of view, although the German artillery has an advantage in overall production, but the later western line artillery is still superior to Britain and France, 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 eliminate at least the two Russian armies within one month after the war! What we want is not defeat or defeat, but complete annihilation! In order to realize this plan, we must cooperate closely and change the original plan.” Ruprecht said.

"I understand what you mean, so the Austro-Hungarian Empire must also imitate the Bavarian Army to build a rapid assault force? There are two main difficulties in establishing such a force, one is the funding problem, and the other is the division equipment. But I I think it can be done with the help of your country. In fact, our original plan does not need to be changed. As long as we can separate 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 under my command. This is not a fight for power, but because even if you have equipment, you still won't use them! All army groups and even basic-level technical arms must be conducted in accordance with Bavarian standards Training, otherwise, these equipment will be wasted to them. And we can't accept the situation where two headquarters are commanded at the same time in a battle." The prince retorted.

  "Since the Bavarian Legion has been placed on the Eastern Front, it should accept the command of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. We are the main force on the Eastern Front. Let the whole obey the part, are you kidding me?" Crown Prince Ferdinand refused to give in. What they need is the power of the Bavarian Legion, but they don't want the opponent to dominate.

"First of all, the Bavarian Army is independent. During the war, it only obeyed the Prussian General Staff. The order we received was to cooperate with the Austro-Hungarian Empire, not to assign us to your country. The Kaiser did not say that. However, the General Staff will never say that."

"Since it is a cooperative relationship, the two sides should be equal. We provide 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 a total effort without return. We can refer to the previous The cooperation mode of the two parties on the rapid assault division. We are responsible for providing funds, training and equipment. During the war, they will follow the Bavarian Army to fight ~www.wuxiaspot.com~You can do this before, but why can't it now?" Prince Asked rhetorically.

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

"It is not handed over to us, but temporarily under our command. During the war, everything should be the goal of victory. Bavaria has advanced tactics and sufficient funds, and we have provided a lot of support for your country. We just hope Refer to past practices to obtain wartime command of some troops. Ownership is still owned by the Austrian Empire, and with our support, your country can establish a seventh army. In the end, all your country actually needs to pay is Manpower and a small amount of salary. Equipment, supplies and training are all taken care of by the Kingdom of Bavaria. It is impossible for us to see millions of dollars or even tens of millions of dollars spent every year being lost!" Prince Leopold said.

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