Austria-Hungary, Vienna, Royal Palace.
The battle at the front was unfavorable, and the Austro-Hungarian Army suffered heavy losses.
This made the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I, having to drag his tired body, summon up his spirits, and summoned the top officials of the military to discuss countermeasures. Crown Prince Karl also attended this meeting.
As the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, as Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria grew older and almost died soon, he had to familiarize himself with all the affairs of the empire as soon as possible. In this way, Franz Joseph I could quickly control the entire country after seeing God.
“Your Majesty, at the moment our border defenses have all collapsed. The losses of the various forces exceeded half a million people. The rest of the troops are retreating to the Carpathian Line. The Chief of the General Staff, Marshal Baron Herzendov, reported.
“How big were the losses of the Russians?” Archduke Karl interjected.
There is no doubt that the Austro-Hungarian 01 country lost too badly in this battle. This made Archduke Karl a little difficult to accept. If the losses of the Russians were no less significant, they had only won a crushing victory. Perhaps, it is acceptable. But if the losses of the Russians were not large, then this would probably be a shame for Austria-Hungary.
“It is not clear what the Russians lost. However, the losses of the Russians will definitely be much smaller than ours. The commander of the army, Archduke Friedrich, said.
After Archduke Karl listened, his face really became even more ugly.
“Well, this war has only just begun. Momentary victory or defeat does not mean anything. As long as we can defeat the Russians in the following war, that will be enough! Emperor Franz Joseph I spoke.
“Yes, Your Majesty!” The top military officials of Austria-Hungary all answered.
“What happened to the Carpathian defenses? If the Russians attack, will we be able to resist the Russians? Franz Joseph I asked.
Once the Russians broke through the Carpathian defenses, the hinterland of Austria-Hungary was next, which belonged to a flat river and unguardable terrain. At that time, it will be even more difficult for Austria-Hungary to withstand the Russian attack.
Franz Joseph I had high hopes for the Carpathian defenses.
In other words, in fact, the top brass of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was also worried that after the outbreak of war, it would not be able to withstand the Russian attack. This is also the main reason why they strengthened the construction of the Carpathian defense line.
“Your Majesty, the million-strong army on the Carpathian defense line is ready for battle. We relied on the terrain and fortifications to withstand the Russian attack. The troops who have withdrawn from the border line are also resting and replenishing, and they will serve as a reserve for the Carpathian defense line. We are confident that we will be able to withstand the Russian attack here. In addition, in two months, winter will come. At that time, the Russians will also stop large-scale military operations due to weather factors. We can get months to rest and mobilize more troops. With our population and industrial strength, even three million more people could be mobilized at all. If the Russians want to defeat us, it is absolutely impossible! “The Chief of the General Staff, Marshal Baron Herzendorf, was still very confident in Austria-Hungary.
Although it was difficult for them to defeat the Russian Empire, it was not much problem to rely on the defensive line and terrain to resist the attack of Austria-Hungary.
After hearing this, Franz Joseph I nodded again and again, and he was also relieved.
“By the way, what about the reinforcements promised by the Kingdom of Caesar? When will they arrive? If they arrive, we would undoubtedly be much less stressed. Franz Joseph I asked.
“Your Majesty, the army of the Kingdom of Caesar has set out and is crossing the border and entering the territory of the empire.” The Minister of War, Duke Kasbah, replied.
“Very good, directly arrange the army of the Caesar Kingdom to the Carpathian defense line, let them see the strength of the Russians!” Franz Joseph I immediately gave the order. (Read violent novels, just go to Feilu Fiction Network!) ）
Although Austria-Hungary and the Kingdom of Caesars were now allies, the Kingdom of Caesars traveled thousands of miles to reinforce them. However, in view of the contradictions and squalors between the two countries, Austria-Hungary naturally did not let the army of the Caesar Kingdom hide behind. Wherever there is danger, let the army of the Kingdom of Caesar go. In this way, it is possible to use the hands of the Russians to teach the Kingdom of Caesar a hard lesson.
“Yes, Your Majesty!” The Chief of the General Staff, Marshal Baron Herzendorf, and the Minister of War, Duke Kasbah, answered.
“Your Majesty, if the army of the Kingdom of Caesar joins the Carpathian Mountains, then we will have more than two million troops assembled on the line. Plus the millions of people in reserve that we have prepared. If the Russians want to break through the Carpathian defenses, it is simply impossible! Baron Herzendorf said.
Franz Joseph I nodded: “We must not only resist the Russian attack on the Carpathian defense line, but also wait for the opportunity to counterattack, defeat the Russians, and even invade the territory of the Russians!” ”
“Yes, Your Majesty 163!” The top officials of the military all answered one after another.
It’s just that, in their opinion, it is undoubtedly difficult. After all, although they have gathered a large number of troops, the Russians are also mobilizing troops!
Even if the entire population of Austria-Hungary and the Kingdom of Caesars combined, it was only 100 million, which was not as large as the Russian Empire.
This meant that the Russian Empire could mobilize more troops than Austria-Hungary and the Caesar Kingdom combined.
Coupled with the combat effectiveness of the Russian army, it was also obviously stronger than that of Austria-Hungary and the Kingdom of Caesar. In such a situation, if they can withstand the attack of the Russians, then it is already God forbid. It would be very, very difficult to defeat the Russians.
If it is not done well, perhaps after the Germans have won victory on the Western Front, they will turn around and mobilize the main forces to launch a large-scale offensive on the Eastern Front. In this way, it will be possible to defeat the Russians.
It’s just that the Germans didn’t seem to be able to win on the battlefield on the Western Front! In the Battle of the Marne, which was highly hoped for, the Germans won a tactical victory. But it failed strategically. This is undoubtedly a very bad news for the Allies.
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