Chapter 274： Weak Ally One (1/2)
”If nothing else, I think Austria may have understood the Bavarian military reform earlier and more deeply than Prussia.” After a while, the Kaiser said.
”The Bavarian military advisory group has arrived in Austria. Compared with the Austrians, they already have a certain understanding of your country's military reforms.”
”You are endless! There is endless!” His Royal Highness was going crazy for the emperor's prudent eyesight and stubbornness. He said that he would not threaten Germany. He didn't have this idea and there was no reason for this. Why are you endless ? But crazy, crazy, these words are still inconvenient for the prince to say.
”It's different, the national conditions are different, the military is different, Austria is too weak, and there are too few Germans. Their industrial and military structure is not suitable for forming a German-style army. We only help according to the national conditions and characteristics of Austria. They have a limited increase in military power.”
”Hehe, it seems that you have done some research on the Austro-Hungarian army. You just said that the marriage of the Bavarian royal family and the Austrian royal family is for Germany, so what can you say about this marriage? Be specific, if I am satisfied If so, the agricultural subsidies to Bavaria this year can be increased by 30%!” The emperor really caught the weakness of His Royal Highness! You can trade millions of marks for one meal! This has to be thought about how to say it!
”First of all, before talking about my plan, we need to analyze the combat effectiveness of Austria-Hungary, and see what level the second largest country in Europe is. Because this is the premise of all plans!” After finishing speaking, The prince paused, and after the Kaiser indicated that he could continue, the prince continued.
”From a population point of view, the Austro-Hungarian Empire with a population of close to 50 million should have sufficient and sufficient military strength, but in fact, the number of military trained personnel in the Austro-Hungarian Empire is relatively small. In Germany, Russia, and France , Austria has the least number of the four European army powers, only about 2.5 million, while the Russians have more than 5 million. Germany has more than 4 million. Therefore, once war starts, the strength of the Austro-Hungarian Empire should be the least of the four major powers. .”
”Secondly, the ethnic groups in the Austro-Hungarian Empire are very complex, and the military is mostly organized by ethnic groups, which greatly compromises the combat effectiveness and execution of certain troops. The military is divided into two major systems, Austria and Hungary, but it is a pity whether it is German. It is still that the Hungarians are still unable to occupy a dominant position in their respective military systems. Coupled with the chaotic national situation and the influence of independent thoughts, it is difficult to guarantee the overall combat will of the Austrian army in the difficult battle.”
”To put it hard, I think that in defense, the Austro-Hungarian army can still fight. But if you attack actively and face a stronger enemy, only German troops and some Hungarian troops can fight. It is useful. To put it bluntly, the Austro-Hungarian Empire has a huge population base, but there are not many really usable troops!”
”The Austro-Hungarian Empire itself is very limited in terms of military strength. In terms of equipment and quality, the Austro-Hungarian Empire also has many problems. Because of the dual system of Austria and Hungary, the Austro-Hungarian Empire will encounter great problems on the issue of military expansion. Obstacles, coupled with the fact that Austria-Hungary’s economy and industry itself are relatively backward, so their military equipment level will not be very good. Their army is still equipped with a large number of weapons from the Austro-Prussian War. New weapons such as heavy artillery and machine guns are extremely lacking. .”
”In general, I think that the fighting power of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is not even half that of Russia. Such a weak teammate is not good news for us. In short, I think that strengthening the strength of the Austro-Hungarian army, especially the Germans. Strength in the army is very necessary!” said the prince.