Chapter 1404： Part ways (1/2)
Chapter 1404
Regarding what the prince said, Mackensen believed in general, because not long ago, before the outbreak of the Riga landing battle, Prince Leopold had selected 6 elite divisions from the Bavarian Army to enter Bulgaria. Four of the divisions were deployed on the border between Bulgaria and Turkey, while the other two divisions and their heavy equipment were shipped to Asia Minor! From this perspective, it can be seen that the prince still attaches great importance to the Balkan theater! Although Mackensen did not understand, what power in this theater is worthy of the Bavarian Army's direct deployment of six divisions in the first phase!
”On the southern front, we have already captured Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. The entire Serbian army has been compressed by us to the vicinity of Macedonia. Albania has also occupied most of it. Even if there is a bad factor for Greece to join the Allies, we have compressed our opponents to a very small area. Inside, I even think that the Austro-Hungarian Army, the Turks, and the Bulgarians can at least stabilize the front. It is even possible to kill Greece. After all, even if the Anglo-French Army arrives, they will not have enough front to expand. After all, it is too much. It's too small.” Mackenson asked in a puzzled way.
”Smallness is not a problem. We have to consider the problem from the perspective of the British. First of all, do you think Britain and France will make a breakthrough on the Western Front?” the prince asked.
”There will be no breakthroughs to subvert the war situation, because when we were engaged in the Polish Pocket Campaign, Britain and France also launched several attacks on the western front, but the effects were not very good. As part of the German troops moved west on the eastern front, they did not Chances.” Mackenson thought for a while and said.
”So good, do you think we can make a breakthrough on the Western Front?” the prince asked.
”It shouldn't be. This year's strategy generally tends to operate on the Eastern Front. Therefore, we should focus on defense on the Western Front,” Mackenson said.
”Well, the problem is here. Since the situation on the Western Front is that neither side can move, then the Western Front has been solidified. In this case, we beat the Russians half to death on the Eastern Front. If Britain and France are unwilling to wait and die, they must start on other fronts so that they can move the entire battle. Both the Eastern and Western Fronts are impossible. Then where do you say Britain and France will start?” The prince asked.
”Well, don’t guess, I’ll tell you my inference. The purpose of Britain and France is only one, and that is to kill Turkey and establish a channel of communication with Russia at the same time. Choosing to pass through the Dardanelles is the most direct way, but at the same time It is also the most unreliable method. So the British became smarter after studying, and they decided to bring Greece together. However, as you can see, even if Greece joins the Allied Powers, it is still a bit unable to do business in the Balkans. Therefore, I think that Britain and France will expand the front!”
As he spoke, the prince walked to the front of the map, drew a circle in the western region of Asia Minor, which is close to the Mediterranean Sea, and clicked heavily with his finger.
”If Britain and France simply seek breakthroughs from the Balkans and the Dardanelles, then I am not worried at all. The only thing I worry about is that they choose to land in a port city in western Turkey and then proceed directly to Istanbul in a dignified battle. Attack, what level Turkey is, you know very well, if you want to fight like this, I am very optimistic about them! Even if there are only 150,000 Allied forces carrying heavy equipment on a flat terrain, Turkey wants to rely solely on its own. I am afraid it will be quite difficult to kill this opponent with strength!”