Chapter 818: Campaign goal one

What is the purpose of the battle? Generally speaking, it can be divided into three categories. The first category is to consume the opponent's hard power, such as killing a large number of the opponent's army and consuming a large amount of materials. The second category is to seize the key points and let the war situation develop in a direction that is beneficial to them. For example, occupying an important transportation hub, for example, leveling the line of defense, eating the protruding part of the opponent. The third category is time, with a certain price in exchange for time

So judging from the current situation, the third category cannot be talked about. Then the significance of the Russians launching this offensive lies in the first two categories, which severely damaged the Austro-Hungarian first-line corps. This combat goal is not well accomplished from the current point of view. In terms of troop losses, the gap between the two parties is not that big. Even considering the number of Russians’ huge reserves, the Russian base camp still does not think that its goal has been achieved. Although the Russians are full of cannon fodder, it’s a big profit from the standpoint of the number. But the problem is that along with the consumption of personnel, the Russian weapons and equipment have also suffered huge losses. The industrial level of Russia is not as good as that of Austria-Hungary, so if you come and go, it is hard to say how much advantage the Russians have taken.

In history, according to the Russians’ battle reports, the Russians had a record of 230,000 for 400,000! And now? If Offenberg’s legion were destroyed, it would almost be possible to get close battle damage, but if it could not be destroyed. That is blood loss!

As for the second category of goals? Well, the Russians still failed. Whether the front line is good for defense is one aspect, and the length of the front line suitable for offense is another aspect. At present, the physical length of the front line cannot be shortened. Then the Russians can only change the topography of the front. If you can compress the Austro-Hungarian army to the area south of the Rorpathians, you are really good. The Russians can deploy in a few mountain passes. The deep defense line used less force to defend the Austro-Hungarian Army, and then drew out the main force to deal with the Germans.

Compared with the heavy damage to the Austro-Hungarian Army, this goal is more strategic. Because everyone is a big country, although the Austro-Hungarian Empire is a parallel importer among the big countries, (well, Russia didn't go anywhere in World War I.) But it won't be beaten to the ground in World War I. In Brusinov’s view, even if the Fourth and Ninth Army did not eat the Offenberg Army, even if they did not eat it, the Russian army would lose another 50,000 people, but as long as it can be in the first line of Ukraine and parts of Poland, Pushed to the foot of the Korpathian Mountains, then the battle is considered to be the Russian won.

But the problem now is that neither of these two goals has been achieved by the Russians! After playing for a long time, a goal has not been achieved. Why do you make the Russians feel bad? Where do you let His Majesty the Tsar go? Well, these are not important. The important thing is, how do you fight the war that the Russians solved?

"The most elite forces of the Bavarian Army, whether it is tanks, armored vehicles, and aircraft, have suffered heavy losses in the battle on the Western Front. Even if they really want to launch a counterattack, they may not be able to fight it soon. We still have time, even, the fourth As long as the ninth and two armies can encircle the Offenberg Army, attract the Bavarian Army to attack, and then buy time for the Ukrainian front line, that is enough!" Brusinov emphasized.

"Buying time? Is it three days or a week? Or half a month? I guess if it exceeds ten days, the two armies may be merged into one army." Grand Duke Ivanovic didn't buy it at all. The reason is simple, the Bavarian Legion is too powerful. If the four armies are in good condition, Ivanovic still has the urge to break the wrist with the opponent, but now, if the fourth and ninth armies are in terms of combat effectiveness, one and a half armies is enough! What do you do if someone knocks over?

"But our strategic task has not been completed!" Brusinov insisted.

"Even if it's not finished, we can't let this battle go from being dominant to being defeated, right?" Nikolayevich said.

"Can we do this? Let the Russian Army in the middle to support the Ninth Army, leaving the two Ukrainian Army to continue to complete the task." Kuropatkin proposed a compromise.

"In this case, I am afraid that neither side can be taken care of." Grand Duke Nicholas glanced at the former and said. The current situation is that three people have three opinions, and no one can convince anyone for a while, but it is a pity that Ruprecht and Prince Leopold will not let the Russians discuss the results before they act. However, no matter what, the prince and his men also faced the same problems as the Russians. What is the purpose of our campaign?

"The Russians have not many mobile forces left on the Polish front, so Prince Leopold’s forces received very little resistance. It is expected that they will be able to attack the Russian forces outside the encirclement in two days. Our speed is required. It’s a lot slower, and the forwards will probably not be able to launch an attack after 5 to 6 days."

Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Kuhl said ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Although from the forward position, Prince Leopold's troops are not much closer than the Bavarian Army. But the problem is that the Bavarian Army is larger and more troublesome to mobilize. Before supporting the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the prince scraped away the remaining transport vehicles of the Bavarian Army, although the total number of vehicles increased with the return of the Western Front. , But the number of vehicles owned by each participating unit will be less. Of course, what is more important is that the Bavarian Army is equal to crossing the enemy-occupied area. The original railway and military station system suffered heavy losses. Without the support of the military station, the advancement speed of the troops would naturally lag behind.

While Chur was introducing the situation to the prince and the generals who participated in the war, Ruprecht himself was a little wandering. When he learned that his cousin had entered, the prince immediately decided to save him. He came out, but soon, when he calmed down, the prince began to think again, there is always a deeper purpose for him to work so hard to mobilize the crowd. If the hundreds of thousands of troops are moved, the daily consumption is a terrible figure.

As the crown prince of the Kingdom of Bavaria, the prince thinks that this consumption cannot be left alone! Generally speaking, it is not difficult to break the siege or consolidate the front. The Fourth Army has average combat effectiveness, and the Ninth Army is just a scum. Both the quantity and the quality of the Polish first-line Allied forces will completely crush their fur after six days. But if you want to eat your opponent, it won't be easy. People can't beat them and can't run yet? And for the 200-kilometer distance, for the current Bavarian Army mobilized by the prince, it takes time to run over.

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