Chapter 565： Train officers (1/2)

The Constantinople Headquarters commanded the Bosphorus Strait. It should be celebrated, but the reality is exactly the opposite.

After seeing the statistics of casualties, everyone was not happy.

As the Russians spent a lot of time in the Ava landing war, leaving enough time for the enemy to react, the Ottoman Empire mobilized heavy troops.

The result of head-on collision is heavy casualties. With the advantage of equipment, the Russian army won the battle, but the price paid was not small.

The number of casualties as high as 30,000 is enough to prove the tragic war. If the Ava war and the casualties in other areas are added, the number of casualties in the Russian army has exceeded the 40,000 mark, of which the number of casualties is close to 10,000.

Perhaps this number is not worth mentioning for the Russian Empire, but it is very deadly for the expeditionary force with only 150,000 troops.

Now the morale of the Russian army has dropped significantly, and victory cannot change the aftermath of the heavy casualties. Even if the wounded are effectively treated, the number of Russian soldiers who can return to the battlefield in the future will not exceed 20,000.

This means that from now on, the total strength of the Russian army will be permanently lost 20,000. In the short term, the Russian army can use only 110,000 troops, and it will have to station troops in the Bosporus, with less than 80,000 mobile troops.

General Allest, the chief commander of the Allied Forces, also felt the pressure. He did not care about the heavy casualties of the Russian army. The key was that the next battle was worrying him.

The Vienna government's attitude is very clear, winning the victory at the least cost. Placing the navy general in the position of commander-in-chief of the coalition proves that the Vienna government did not attach importance to the battle on the Asia Minor Peninsula and had no plans to send troops.

As a soldier, there is no desire to defeat the battle. Although the war was under the command of the Russians, there was no need for Arest to take responsibility for it. However, failure on the battlefield would still affect his reputation.

Of course, as a naval general, you do not direct the war in person, you can minimize the impact and not affect the career.

Arest warned: ”General Ivanov, your strategic goals have been exposed and the enemy is ready to wait for you to jump into the pit. Do you want to continue?”

The words ”you” fully illustrate the relationship between the coalition forces, and the cooperation between Russia and Austria is not close.

Ivanov's face changed, his expression a little awkward. They had planned to show their strength to Austria through this battle, but nothing happened.

Had it not been for the last minute, the presence of the Austrian airship forces had hit the enemy's morale, and the war would probably continue now.

Strength is the right to speak. The Russian army has not demonstrated superior fighting power, and the right to speak in the alliance is naturally affected.

Especially in the coalition command, facts have proved that the Russian army's combat plan failed. At the meeting, Ivanov's voice was much lower.

”His Commander, the Bosphorus has been won, the Marmara Gateway has been opened, and the Black Sea Straits of the coalition forces can enter at any time. We can launch landing operations more flexibly.

”Don't hit the south wall, don't look back.” After hearing this answer, Arest rested what he wanted to say and reorganized the language.

After a period of contact, Arest knew that Ivanov was not a fool and his military capabilities were considered excellent. The previous war proved that the Russian army did not make much mistakes.

It is only ”political need” to allow him to ignore the actual situation and continue to carry out a plan that is obviously wrong in the military.

The military needs to serve politics. When it comes to politics, right or wrong is no longer important.

The Tsarist government needs to open the Black Sea Strait as soon as possible to ensure that the domestic export trade is carried out normally, and the frontline Russian army can only stick to it.

Serious casualties? It doesn't matter. The Russian Empire has people. Anyway, the war supplies are provided by the Austrians, and the Tsarist government can afford to lose.

With such a strong desire to fight, Allest couldn't stop it. As long as the Russians are willing to fight for their lives, the Vienna government is willing to throw money.

”With your strength, if you want to complete the next combat plan, I'm afraid you are still weak. Is your country planning to increase your troops?”

Ivanov nodded his head: ”Yes, Your Excellency the Commander. The Ottoman Empire has responded, and at least 200,000 troops are required to seize the Black Sea Strait.

I have applied for 100,000 reinforcements in China and I expect to reach the front line within two months. The only problem now is supplies.

In recent years, the Russian Empire lacked financial resources, and the Russian-Polish War just broke out. Now it cannot afford it ... ”

After hearing this reply, Arest stood up and turned his back to the crowd, as if in deep thought.

Needless to say, Arest knows that the Tsarist government will have to empty gloves again. The so-called 100,000 soldiers are probably 100,000 young and strong.

If not, the Tsarist government wants to train troops through this war and prepare for the subsequent Russian-Prussian war.

In the eyes of politicians, human life is worthless. Being able to take Austrian supplies and train an elite division, it is estimated that the Tsarist government would not care about the casualties.