Chapter 1414： Response (1/2)
Chapter 1414
”This is a contempt for the power of the empire and an insult to the dignity of the empire. Based on this alone, the Kingdom of Italy has a reason to declare war on the Allies!” The Italian chief of staff Luigi's angry roar rang through the hall.
”However, we are currently not prepared for war. Apart from anything else, so far, the empire’s food reserves are only enough for the whole country to eat for one month, and the empire’s agriculture does not even have half of the total demand.” Giovanni The Prime Minister paused and then said: ”If only from a military point of view, I would like to ask General Luigi, how long will it take for our army to prepare for war? Is one month enough?”
”If we want to reach the level of combat readiness set by the General Staff, we need at least three months.” General Luigi said embarrassingly. ”Moreover, we need to add a lot of military expenditure. Our equipment level is a bit poor, and we need more heavy artillery and aircraft.”
”That is to say, before we go to war, we need to spend a lot of money for arms expansion and war preparations and reserve raw materials. Then we have to bear major sacrifices to fight an uncertain war?” Chief Giovanni asked the opposite. ”Duke Abuqilu, what's your opinion?”
”Our existence can indeed relieve the Allies from worries, but the key to this war lies in two points. The first point is whether Britain and France can open the Dardanelles. The decisive force in this confrontation is the navy and air force, and Britain and France face it. It is also the most elite legion in the world. Even if it is simply delayed for a long time, it will be a failure for Britain and France, because for the Bavarian legion, as long as they can block this place and prevent the Russians from obtaining supplies, then it is a victory. Britain and France need to transport their troops and equipment from France and the British mainland at a very high price, and the long-term consumption is also very detrimental to Britain and France, whose national strength is already restricted.”
”On the other hand, it depends on when Russia was defeated.” Although the Duke of Abuqilu was a naval officer, he still had some opinions about the whole war situation.
”Well, it's too early to discuss Russia's defeat, right? Russia still has enough strategic depth. You know, after Napoleon captured Moscow, Russia still drove the French out!” General Luigi said with some dissatisfaction. Judging from the current state, he is already very inclined to the Allied countries.
”The main force of the Bavarian Army has already attacked in the direction of Ukraine. I don't think that the Russian army in Ukraine can hold the Bavarian front at a low level. After all, their most elite troops have been killed in the Polish region by millions!” Duke Abuqilu Said.
”The Russians can retreat. The German armored torrent is very dependent on supplies and railways. They enter Ukraine as if a giant fell into a quagmire.” Luigi retorted.
”However, if the Russians retreat, then the food this autumn will probably fall into the hands of the Germans. Well, tell me, who can feed hundreds of millions of Russians?! By the way, the coal mines in Donetsk They will also be cut off, I am afraid that the severe winter in Russia will be even more terrifying for the Russians.” The words of Duke Abuqilu are still so calm, but what he said cannot be refuted!