Chapter 910: Veteran's duel

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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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The episode that happened in the headquarters did not affect the progress of the anti-French war.
After occupying the Luxembourg region, the French army did not stop and continued to advance towards the German region, not far from the Rhine defense.
Frankly speaking, sticking to the west bank of the Rhine is not the best military option. It is far better to withdraw from the east bank and build a defense line by relying on the Rhine natural hazards.
However, the military needs to serve politics, and shrinking the defense to the east coast means that the anti-French alliance recognized the previous military defeat and abandoned Belgium and Rhineland.
It is impossible to admit defeat. The anti-French war was not only for defeating the French, but also for the attribution of European hegemony.
Austria must play its prestige on the battlefield, not to make people think it was a victory by chance.
There is no natural danger to rely on, and the coalition forces have trenches. This thing was carried forward in the Russo-Prussian War and has now been widely accepted by the European world.
Grand Duke Albrecht did not dare to underestimate the French army. The trenches dug one by one and made it clear that they would consume the French troops with positional battles.
In order to win the war, the French government also fought hard, and Napoleon IV did not hesitate to hire veteran Marshal Patrice McMahon.
Patrice McMahon and Albrecht are both figures of the same era and are long-timed generals. This anti-French war is also the pinnacle of two famous European players.
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French Command, after staring at the map for half the time, Marshal Patrice McMahon said slowly:
"Albrecht was famous for his offensive skills. He didn't expect to play the turtle tactics now. It seems that the battle in front of him had a great impact on him.
Austria has focused its strategy on Africa, and now the Suez Canal has been blocked, the British are taking advantage of the fire, and domestic supplies have begun to tighten.
Our enemies are not only anti-French alliances, but time. If the enemy’s Rhine line cannot be torn open as soon as possible, then..."
Everyone's expression was condensed, and the smug expression no longer existed. Everyone is smart, knowing that the old marshal is beating them.
Material shortage is certainly a problem, but this problem is more often reflected in finances. Although the impact of this European war was great, it did not spread to the whole world.
Without the Suez Canal, there is also the Cape of Good Hope to go. Moreover, the American route is still smooth, and Austria can only intercept part of the sea.
Even if the French merchant ships are more dangerous to go to sea, there are ships from other neutral countries available, but the cost is higher.
Material tensions are only temporary, and the market will adjust itself. As long as you have money this year, you won't worry about not being able to buy supplies.
Before the French financial collapse, no one had to worry about hunger.
"Marshal, the Austrian government has chosen the wrong person this time. Albrecht is best at attacking, and now you can see that even the defense is preparing for the attack.
But now the Anti-French League is at a disadvantage, and the Xi'an on the Rhine is infinitely defendable. It is a joke to want to block us with just a few trenches.
If the enemy withdraws their troops to the east coast and relies on the Rhine for defense, we really can't get them in a short time. "
Patrice McMahon frowned: "Udino, you still haven't changed your pride.
Albrecht is good at offensive. That's because he is famous for offensive, so everyone thinks so, it doesn't mean he can't play defensive battle.
Judging from the enemy's troop deployment, this is a tortoise shell. Although the tortoise was injured in the front, its defensive strength should not be underestimated.
But one thing you are right, the troops of the two countries have no morale, Albrecht does not have enough troops, and sticking to the west bank of the Rhine is a failure.
Now we need to grab time, as long as the Rhine defense line is torn before the arrival of the Austrian reinforcements, the dominance of the war will fall into our hands. "
That's right, Udino was the guy who used the expeditionary forces to attack Mexico.
It's just that his luck is much better than in history. He suffered some injuries during the change and was transferred back to domestic recuperation, and the next one assumed responsibility for the defeat of the war.
After being blamed, Udino was also not annoyed and said without changing his face: "Marshal, the troops are ready to fight and can attack at any time.
Now the morale of the officers and men is high, and everyone is still waiting to break through Vienna and capture Franz! "
In fact, the French army's initial combat plan was only to seize the territory west of the Rhine. After the Rhine defense line was torn, the first phase of the French military mission was completed.
As for breaking Vienna and capturing Franz, it was just shouting slogans.
European countries are not fools, they will not watch France hit Vienna all the way. It is estimated that the French are still on the way to Vienna, and the British will cut off their supplies.
Unlike Austria, which is not afraid of the blockade, France can't do without the support of foreign materials, even if it has North Africa.
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