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Text Chapter 972 The European War is getting more and more exciting

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    On the evening of March 17, Beijing time, Wang Yuze summoned General Staff Cai Yun, Navy Minister Xi Cheng and Defense Minister Jiang Xingguo to learn about the latest war situation.

    The world war has begun for more than half a year, and the war has slowly entered a stalemate stage.  The Allies, especially the German Army, had lost the spirit they had when the war broke out.  Although the German General Staff continues to plan one campaign after another on the Western Front, the goal of defeating France is not getting closer, but is getting farther and farther away.

    "Your Majesty, with the advent of spring, the European battlefield has become lively again. Last month, the Russians once again marched into the Mazu Lake area, trying to invade Germany's East Prussia. However, they were once again defeated by Hindenburg's  The 8th Army was beaten hard and suffered heavy losses. However, the Russians quickly regained their dignity in the battle against Austria. The Russian army defeated the Austro-Hungarian army in Silesia, annihilating at least 300,000 enemies.  . If the German reinforcements had not arrived, I am afraid the Russians would have invaded the mainland!" said Cai Yun, Chief of General Staff.

    "These Austro-Hungarian armies are really rubbish. They claim to be one of the European army powers in vain. The equipment is not inferior to that of the Russians, but they are beaten hard by the Russians again and again on the battlefield. They also need  Only the help of the Germans can stabilize the front. Germany has such allies dragging it down, and the future is not good - ah!" said Defense Minister Jiang Xingguo.

    Wang Yuze nodded, the performance of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the war was indeed not very good.  The main enemy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was Russia, but it was repeatedly defeated by Russia on the battlefield.  The trigger of this war was not the Sarajevo incident. Therefore, the Austro-Hungarian Empire has not yet invaded the Balkans.  However, with the help of the Germans, the Austro-Hungarian Empire's performance on the battlefield would be completely different.  Once the German army joins the battlefield, even if only a small number of German troops join the battlefield, the Austro-Hungarian army will be able to explode with strong combat effectiveness, thus cooperating with the German army to defeat Russia.  Perhaps the Austro-Hungarian Empire¡¯s army is used to fighting with favorable winds!  In fact, the Austro-Hungarian Empire's combat power was so poor that it was inseparable from their poor command system.  The Austro-Hungarian Empire was originally a dualistic empire, consisting mainly of Austria and Hungary, plus Bohemia and other small countries.  Although their industrial strength is strong, with their manufacturing industry and arms industry ranking only behind Germany and the United Kingdom in Europe, their military capabilities are very poor.  The Austro-Hungarian Empire has more than 200 ethnic groups and 1 language, which makes it very difficult for army generals to command troops in combat. The language barrier alone is enough to drain a general's energy.  In terms of pure combat power, in the entire world war, only the Italian army had a weaker combat power than the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

    "Where are the Germans?" Wang Yuze asked.  Although the Austro-Hungarian Empire was a powerful country, it played a small role in this world war and was almost a dispensable role.  China is most concerned about Germany.

    "The Battle of Artois initiated by the German General Staff has begun. This time the German army has assembled more than 60 divisions and millions of troops, trying to open the road to Paris again. However, the defense of the British and French coalition forces has also begun.  It is very strong. It may not be that easy for the German army to break through the defense line of the British and French coalition forces. The General Staff estimates that the German army will achieve certain results this time, but it may be difficult to complete the goal!" Cai Yun said.

    Wang Yuze also agrees with this view.  This has almost become a routine in the early stages of the war.  The German army was often able to achieve tactical victory, but strategically, it was difficult to succeed.  As more and more French troops were mobilized, a large number of British Expeditionary Forces also crossed the Channel and entered France to fight, which made it increasingly difficult for Germany to defeat France!

    "Where is the German Navy? It's been more than half a year since the war started. They have been staying in the port all the time, so they can't continue like this, right?" Wang Yuze asked.  In the First World War that he was familiar with, the German navy stayed in the port for two years before the decisive battle with the British navy.

    "Your Majesty, according to the information we have received, the German Navy will probably have a decisive battle with the British Navy in the first half of this year. Before May, all four of the German Navy's Bavaria-class battleships will be in service, and the British Navy's Elizabeth  The Queen-class battleships may not be able to enter service until the second half of the year. Moreover, the number of 'Queen Elizabeth-class battleships built by the British Navy is five, followed by the 'Revenge-class' battleships, which will have five more battleships. Once these battleships are put into service, Germany will not  There will be no chance again. Therefore, placing the decisive battle in the first half of this year is Germany's only chance!" said Navy Minister Zhang Cheng.

    Wang Yuze nodded, and then said: "So, do the Germans have the courage to fight a decisive battle with the British Navy?"

    You must know that in terms of the number of battleships, the German Navy cannot take any advantage at all.  At present, the German navy mainly has 8 Nassau class battleships, 8 Helgoland class battleships, Kaiser class battleships, and 4 K?nig class battleships., battleships and the 4 'Bavaria-class battleships that will be commissioned soon, for a total of 29 ships.  There were also 8 battlecruisers, including 3 von.  Germany.  Tann-class battlecruisers (Von der Tann, Scharnhorst, and the improved Seydlitz), two Moltke-class battlecruisers (Moltke, Goeben),  3 Derfflinger-class battlecruisers (Derfflinger, L¨¹tzow, Hindenburg).  The German Navy's enemy, the British Royal Navy, has a great numerical advantage. They have one Dreadnought-class battleship (the other five Dreadnought-class battleships have been sunk or sunk by China in the Battle of the Red Sea and the Battle of the Mediterranean).  Captured), 6 'Bellerophon class, battleships, 6' 'Saint Vincent class, battleships, 4' 'Neptune class, battleships, 3' 'Colossus class, battleships, 4' 'Orion class, battleships, 4'  King George V class battleships, 7 Iron Duke class battleships, 5 Queen Elizabeth class battleships and 5 Revenge class battleships are currently under construction.  Not counting the Queen Elizabeth class, battleships and 5 ships

    ¡®Revenge class, battleship, the British Royal Navy also has 35 battleships.  In addition, the British Royal Navy also has NC battlecruisers, including 3 Invincible-class battlecruisers (Invincible, Indomitable, and Indomitable), and 3 Indefatigable-class battlecruisers (Indefatigable, New Zealand, and Australia).  ), 4 Lion-class battlecruisers (Lion, Princess Royal, Queen Mary, Improved Tiger).  In comparison, the German Navy's chances of winning are indeed slim.  However, there are many factors involved in naval battles. If God favors the Germans, maybe they can make a comeback.

    "Since the decisive battle between the German Navy and the British Navy is about to begin, we cannot ignore it. This may be the largest naval decisive battle in history. The Navy Ministry will send an observation team to observe this decisive battle!" Wang Yuze said  .  Although the Chinese Navy has decided to take the aircraft carrier route, battleships are still the well-deserved main force in the Chinese Navy.  It is also very necessary to observe the decisive naval battle between Britain and Germany.  Of course, the result Wang Yuze hopes to see is that the British Navy and the German Navy should both lose this time. Such a result is the most beneficial to China.

    "Yes, Your Majesty! Vice Minister of the Navy and President of the Naval University, Marshal Deng Shichang, will be our delegation to go to Germany to observe this naval battle. They will set off at the beginning of next month, heading to Germany from the Persian Gulf via the Baghdad Railway!"  Navy Minister Zhang Cheng said.

    "Well! That's good! By the way, what about the Italians? It's been more than half a year since the war started. What do they think? Should they follow the treaty and join the Allied Powers to fight, or betray the treaty and join the Allied Powers to fight?" Wang Yuze asked  road.  Italy, a member of the Allied Powers, is really shameless.  When Germany and Austria-Hungary were already fighting a bloody battle with the Allied Powers, they still wanted to be on the sidelines and demanded prices from both sides.  Although in interactions between countries, interests are the most important.  But there are really not many that are as shameless as Italy.

    "Italy is still hesitating. Both Germany and Britain and France are still fighting for Italy. However, Italy's asking price is getting higher and higher. They are interested in the land of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire will definitely not  These lands were given to Italy. Germany would not offend the Austro-Hungarian Empire for Italy. Therefore, the General Staff estimates that Italy may eventually abandon the alliance and join the Allied Powers to fight. The reason why they have not expressed their stance yet is probably due to the war situation.  Isn¡¯t it clear enough? The decisive battle between the German Navy and the British Navy that has broken out this time may be a weather vane. If the German Navy wins, Italy should continue to remain neutral or join the Allies to fight. Once the British Navy wins  If so, Italy will probably declare war on the Allies immediately!" Cai Yun analyzed.

    "Well! It seems that everyone is focusing on this decisive naval battle between Britain and Germany!" Wang Yuze said.  He also didn't know who would win this naval decisive battle between Britain and Germany.  In the historical Battle of Jutland, although the British Navy lost more warships, the German Navy achieved a tactical victory.  However, the German navy was unable to break through the British naval blockade until the end of the war.  Now that the German navy is stronger, Wang Yuze is not sure whether the German navy can win.  It can be said that the climax on the European battlefield is coming!
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