Chapter 393： Decisive battle (1/2)
Since the beginning of the 19th century, the global villages have become more and more closely connected, and the international situation has been affected.
With the end of the American Civil War, the Anglo-French and Western-Western countries' energy was concentrated in Europe, and the pressure of the Tsarist government increased greatly.
The London government has begun to plan to interfere in the Russian-Prussian war, in an attempt to use diplomatic means to force the Tsarist government to make concessions and combat the prestige of the Russians.
I have to admit that John Niu ’s diplomatic methods are powerful. The Paris government, which has just been drawn by the Russians, has once again swayed, and French and Russian loans have been withheld.
This can't be blamed on the French. The Russian army's performance on the battlefield was too disappointing.
Everyone thought that the Tsarist government had a maritime advantage and would mobilize the army to land and puppet the Prussians from behind. However, due to the problem of strategic materials, the Tsarist government was unable to organize decent attacks.
International military observers are now attacking the Tsarist government's strategy and degrading them to nothing.
Alexander II was very wronged. The war broke out so suddenly that they had no time to prepare.
St. Petersburg, watching the increasingly severe international situation, Alexander II made a decision-a quick decision.
The tsarist government's ability to keep secrets is limited to ten people, and if the number exceeds the number, it will be similar to a sieve.
After receiving this news, Franz's first time was worse. According to the current situation, the final winner will be Russians.
Don't look at the Prussians' advantage in the exchange ratio. However, during the war of the last half year, they still lost 82,000 people, of which 43,000 died, 39,000 retired or were captured due to injuries.
Allies Poles suffered even worse, losing at least 150,000 troops. Because of the internal chaos in the Polish interim government, he couldn't figure out the specific losses himself, and Franz naturally could not know.
The combined losses of the Russians and the Danes are almost equal to the sum of Pope's.
If the war continues, the Polish insurgents will collapse for a maximum of half a year, and by then the Kingdom of Prussia will fight alone.
If Franz were to direct the war, they would arrest the Polish insurgents and use the navy to attack the kingdom of Prussia and weaken their war potential.
decisive battle? After regaining the Warsaw area, controlling several rivers in Poland, and opening the water transport line to Austria, how can I fight?
As long as the logistics supply is sufficient, the combat effectiveness of the Russian army is not bad at all. With quantitative advantage, you can easily defeat the enemy.
It is very unwise to take the decisive battle now. Of course, Alexander II made this decision primarily for politics.
The pressure from the conservatives in the country, the rampant international anti-Russian forces, and the financial pressure put the Tsarist government under great pressure.
Foreign Minister Weissenberg proposed: ”His Majesty, the Russians asked us for help, and we hope that we can complete the order as soon as possible.
If nothing else, after the delivery of these weapons and equipment, it is time for them to fight against the Prussians.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that some of the equipment in active service can be transferred to the Russians in advance, and this decisive battle broke out before the winter of Poland. ”
Franz's eyes lighted up, and it was time for ”Winter” to come. No matter who wins or loses in this war, both sides have lost the ability to continue their offensive after the advent of winter.
When we fight again in the coming year, everyone is almost back on track. No, it should be said that the Russians can reorganize, and the Prussians lost a decisive battle is almost cold.
The adjustment of active service equipment is only for the good looks of everyone. The reserve service equipment is also considered active service and there is no problem.
Franz asked in confusion: ”Is there time for this? It's September now, and it will be October for the Russians. Will they still have time to fight?”
Foreign Minister Weissenberg replied: ”It's a bit tight in time, but barely enough.
Russian troops close to our border area can change gear first, and they can launch a counterattack first. The Russian army in East Prussia will have to change clothes later, as long as it is willing to accept casualties, this is not a problem.
The pressure of the frontline Russian generals is very high. They cannot withstand domestic pressure. The decisive battle will definitely erupt before the end of the year.