Austria-Hungary, Vienna, Royal Palace.
The health of Emperor Franz Joseph I became worse and worse, which made the entire affairs of the empire all weigh on the Crown Prince Karl.
This also made Grand Duke Karl very excited on the one hand, and finally able to monopolize power. But on the other hand, I also felt great pressure.
After all, the current situation is undoubtedly very bad for Austria-Hungary. If Austria-Hungary loses the next war, the consequences will be very serious. If you don’t get it right, the entire empire will be destroyed.
Under these circumstances, Grand Duke Karl naturally hoped that Austria-Hungary would be able to hold out under the fierce attack of the Russians.
“Your Royal Highness, the Russians have already attacked. They simultaneously launched fierce attacks in the northeast, east and south of the empire. Moreover, the size of the troops invested by the Russians this time is also unprecedented. The Imperial Army is now under very much pressure! The chief of the General Staff 01, Marshal Baron Herzendov, said.
“To the northeast and east, it is represented by the Carpathian Defensive Line. Even if it is the Russians, if they want to break through the Carpathian defense line of the empire, I am afraid that it will not be so easy, right? Then, relatively speaking, the battlefield in the south is relatively more dangerous! Archduke Karl said.
After the outbreak of war, Austria-Hungary launched a war against the Kingdom of Serbia, sending 600,000 people to invade the Kingdom of Serbia.
The kingdom of Serbia, which was too small, could not withstand the attack of Austria-Hungary. Even if they do their best to mobilize. However, the disparity in power was so great that most of the Kingdom of Selvia fell under the control of Austria-Hungary. But even so, the armies of the Kingdom of Serbia, with the strong support of the Russian Empire, continued to resist the invasion of Austria-Hungary. He even hid in the mountains to deal with Austria-Hungary.
After knowing that the 7th Army of the Tsarist Imperial Army entered the Kingdom of Serbia to fight, it gained a foothold in the southern part of the Kingdom of Servia.
In order to ensure victory on the southern front, Austria-Hungary had to increase its forces again, sending two army groups to reinforce. But even then, they were not able to drive the 7th Army of the Russian Imperial Army out of the Kingdom of Serbia.
On the contrary, as the rest of the Balkan Front of the Russian Imperial Army also entered the Kingdom of Serbia to fight, Austria-Hungary was already at a disadvantage here.
Now, in the face of the offensive of the superior forces of the Tsarist Imperial Army, it is powerless to resist.
“Yes, Your Royal Highness, the battlefield on the southern front is indeed very difficult!” Marshal Baron Herzendorf replied.
“Then, send troops for reinforcements!” Archduke Karl had no other way.
Since the Russians launched a fierce attack, they undoubtedly had no other way but to send reinforcements.
“Your Royal Highness, we only have a reserve of one and a half million people now. To withstand the Russian attack in the Kingdom of Serbia, at least half a million troops and more would need to be sent. But then we don’t have much reserve. Marshal Baron Herzendorf reminded.
Grand Duke Karl nodded: “We have no choice. Now, the front is still struggling to hold in the southern mountains of the Kingdom of Servia. Once you enter the central and northern regions of Serbia, this is an endless plain that is almost impossible to defend. If we want to resist the Russian attack again, it will undoubtedly be more difficult. At that time, the Russians will occupy the entire kingdom of Serbia. Then, if they hit the Danube and launch an attack on the Hunyali kingdom, then we will be in great trouble.
Because the war was becoming more and more unfavorable, the Hungarians already had other thoughts. If they are attacked, then they are very likely to break up with us and find their own way out. At that time, the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire will collapse! ”
Marshal Baron Herzendorf frowned, he was also aware of the problem.
The Austro-Hungarian Empire was originally a state founded on the Kingdom of Audioli and the Kingdom of Hungary. (Read violent novels, just go to Feilu Fiction Network!) ）
When Austria-Hungary was strong, the Kingdom of Hungary and Austria-Hungary were naturally closely united. But now that the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire is facing a huge crisis, will the Hungarians still be in the same heart as the Audili people? That’s simply impossible.
If the Hungarians betrayed, the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire would collapse. Austria-Hungary was completely finished.
Grand Duke Karl would never allow such a situation to happen, especially since he had not even become emperor.
“Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince. In that case, we would have to put in more troops to the southern front. I propose that the troops deployed north of the Caesar Kingdom be withdrawn. That’s hundreds of thousands of people. It can relieve our stress to some extent! Marshal Baron Herzendorf suggested.
Archduke Karl hesitated slightly, then accepted this suggestion.
Although, the Kingdom of Caesar was their ally. But where can they still take care of these things now? Find a way to keep yourself talking first.
“Then, we will send an additional million men to the battlefield on the southern front, and we must resist the attack of the Russians. Another 067, withdraw half a million troops to the north of the Kingdom of Caesar! Archduke Karl ordered.
“Yes, Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince!” Marshal of Baron Herzendorf obtained.
“In addition, the defense line in the northeast direction, will there really be no problem? The Russians seem to have made it the main direction of their attack. Once the Russians break through from there. Then, the entire Carpathian defense line will be broken through by the Russians. “Archduke Karl is still a little worried.
“Don’t worry, Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince. We built a solid defense there. The depth reached trenches of tens of kilometers, which the Russians would definitely not have been able to break through. Moreover, we also gained relevant tactical experience from the Germans in the construction of trenches there. If the Russians really dared to attack, it would be even better. Maybe we can fill all the trenches with Russian blood. At that time, it will be able to cost the Russians a lot. Perhaps, we will be able to withstand the attack of the Russians! Baron Herzendorf said.
“I hope so!” Archduke Karl also had a hint of hope in his eyes.
Although, they all know that this possibility is very small. But is there any other way? That’s all they can do.
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