Chapter 910： Veterans duel (1/2)
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”Marshal, when did the broken soldiers you gathered up be handed over to us?”
Afterwards, the German Confederation was still aware of the issue of command. Adrian, who was not responsible for contact, hurried to the door.
Grand Duke Albrecht shook his head, and asked in surprise, ”What are you handing over? Do I, the coalition headquarters, have the power to command these troops?”
The power of the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces is another unsolved mystery in the world.
The two countries were forced to join the anti-French alliance. They did not have the confidence to compete with Austria for dominance, and even with the authority of the coalition command, there was no clear agreement.
In the absence of specific powers, theoretically it can be magnified indefinitely. For example, now, Grand Duke Albrecht has recruited soldiers in the name of the coalition headquarters.
Admiral Adrian tried to explain: ”But Marshal...”
Before he finished speaking, Grand Duke Albrecht interrupted: ”No, my admiral.
How dangerous the situation on the battlefield is now, Your Excellency is clear. If command power is not unified at this time, do you think it is possible for us to defend the Rhine defense line?
The frontline is understaffed. I have reorganized the collapsed soldiers, and now I have put them into battle. I cannot mobilize them in a short time.
It is necessary to hand over the command of these troops until the war is over. You can rest assured that I will not dominate all the time! ”
Rest assured, how can you rest assured?
It was because he was not at ease that General Adrian came to the door. In fact, the defeat at the front is also an opportunity for the Federal Government of Germany.
If you seize the opportunity and seize the opportunity to get the command of the army of each state, this loose alliance is not far from true reunification.
It should not be blamed for the slow response of the German generals on the front. Unlike the coalition headquarters with ambiguous power definition, the power of the German front command was stipulated to die early.
Each state has independent command power, and the German headquarters is composed of representatives sent by each state. The chief commander appointed by the central government is essentially a relationship coordinator.
The internal relations of the headquarters were not straightened out, and the reaction was slower, and it was logical.
When George I decided to seize the opportunity to take power, Grand Duke Albrecht had already used the name of the coalition command, and the Germans who had withdrawn the front line were almost included.
Due to the inconvenience of communication, after the defeat of the front, many front-line troops lost contact with the German headquarters.
The disputes at the upper level are not known to the officers and men below. Anyway, the existence of the coalition headquarters is well known, and grassroots officers and soldiers are used to obeying the orders of their superiors.
In a panic, I received an order from the coalition headquarters, and most people accepted the order.
It was not only the scattered soldiers, but the Germans who withdrew from the front line were also beaten by the Grand Duke Albrecht for a time difference. They were recruited under the name of the coalition command, including many Hanover troops.
By this time, Grand Duke Albrecht had essentially mastered most of the Germans on the front line.
If it is not taken into account, the subsequent battle will also require the cooperation of the German Confederation, and the Grand Duke Albrecht will do even more, for example: forcefully take over the command of all German troops on the front line.
Adrian Adrian insisted stubbornly: ”Marshal, the coalition headquarters should unify the command, and it can be achieved through the alliance of the three countries. There is no need to directly command the frontline troops.”
It’s not that Adrian’s eloquence is bad, but the relationship between Germany and Austria is too complicated. Now the German Federation depends on Austria to protect its own security. He can’t say much about it.
Other international alliances can also use different cultural customs and language as an excuse to demand independent command.
The anti-French alliance will not work. The difference between German and Austrian linguists may not be able to figure it out. Anyway, the languages of the three German and Austrian languages can be used universally, and there are no barriers to communication.
Wan Jinyou's excuse cannot be used. If you feel hurt, you can't say that Admiral is naturally uncomfortable.
Grand Duke Albrecht waved his hand and eased his tone, saying: ”Okay, Admiral. You and I are both soldiers. It is enough to consider the issue from a military perspective. Let the government communicate with the political issue!
The most important thing now is to win this war. The primary task at the moment is to defend the Rhine line, otherwise the hinterland of the German region will become a battlefield.
What this means, you should understand. The French's ambitions are endless, and by this time, no one can be alone. ”
This is persuasion, but it is also a warning. Once the French had torn the Rhine defense line, Austria had nothing to do, but the German Confederation was the second Belgium, and even the Uttar Pradesh state could not hide.
The matter has come to this point, Austria is dominating the command of the army, and Adrian is helpless.
Can't we encourage the soldiers to mutiny? In case the front line is in trouble, let the French seize the opportunity and tear the Rhine defense line, then it is really lifting a stone and smashing his foot.
There is a lesson from the collapse of the Luxembourg defense line. Admiral Adrian had to take it as a warning, and the German Federation could not afford to lose.
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