Chapter 1,337 The Iron Dice Is Spinning 1

Chapter 1337 The iron dice is spinning 1

"Containment by clumsy strategy." Looking at the battle report sent from the front line, Mackensen said with some dissatisfaction. "Don't say they are similar in spirit, not even in form. I can understand the Austro-Hungarian Army, but the Bavarian Army?"

"It's not important. I specifically asked for it. Let's not talk about the Austro-Hungarian side. They can't achieve very good results. As for the Bavarian Army that takes over your position, they are also hiding their strength now. Although theoretically our attacks are mainly launched from East Prussia in the north and the south, who can say that a feint attack cannot become a main attack?" The prince smiled slightly. He didn't mind Mackensen's dissatisfaction.

"As the attacker, our form is still very good. The Russians trust their first army very much and there is no additional deployment of troops. It should be no problem to penetrate this layer of defense with the strength of one and a half armies, right? Really? The difficulty is still the southern route." The prince pointed at the map.

"Even if there are 400,000 pigs there, it's enough to kill them for a while. The Russians guessed half of them this time. And they took precautions. It's okay for us to attack hard, but whether we can do our best and whether we can advance quickly is a matter of course. It’s hard to say, so our plan is still the north-south pincer attack that was formulated at the beginning, but at the same time, we also retain the ability to launch a quick assault from the front." The prince explained with a smile.

"Then will Prince Leopold take action first, or shall I?" Mackensen asked after thinking for a while.

"Of course, let Prince Leopold take action. This is not only a frontal attack, but also a containment to a certain extent!" said the prince. Since the Russians are already a little wary, it is better to "take care of the Russians first and let them focus on the south. In this case, Mackensen's attack will be smoother. Only Mackensen can penetrate the border defense line, so On the plains, no one can stop the prince's pincer-like offensive! No matter how NB the Russians are, they can only temporarily hold back a certain direction. As long as there are breakthroughs in two directions at the same time, then the battle has been won. Most of them have been caught, and the only thing left is to see how many can be caught.

"If your troops on the western front of Bavaria also launch an attack, will it affect the second stage of landing in Riga?" Mackensen asked.

"No, the Navy will provide almost 70% of the artillery and artillery equipment. The Marine Corps will also participate in the war, which will increase the number of troops we can use." The prince replied.

"So, from now on, the iron dice that determines the fate of the Three Kingdoms has begun to spin. With 3 dice, as long as the total is greater than 6, we will win an overwhelming victory!" Ruprecht was tired of the long delays on the Eastern Front. He needs to kill his opponent as quickly, cleanly and neatly as possible! Half an hour later, Ruprecht sent a telegram to Prince Leopold, requesting the troops to launch an attack as planned early tomorrow morning.

Facing the heavy troop group prepared by the Russians, the prince was still very confident, even more confident than Prince Leopold as a front-line commander.

This is not only because of the equipment advantage, but also a strategic and tactical advantage. If we talk about the army's rapid offensive tactics in World War II, there are mainly two types. One is Germany's blitzkrieg, and the other is the Soviet Union's large-scale attack. Deep warfare, as for Britain and the United States? You can say that they had no chance, or you can say other reasons, but when it comes to land warfare, there is still a gap compared with the Soviet Union and Germany on the Eastern Front.

Ruprecht once analyzed the differences between the two tactics of later generations. To put it simply, blitzkrieg is more like using all your strength in the first wave of attacks, breaking through the opponent's defense line, and then quickly advancing deep into the place. This tactic is very effective for enemy troops deployed in shallow depth. Yes, the key to dealing with blitzes isn't how well your first line of defense can be defended. Believe me, no matter how strong your defense is, it can still be broken through... Because from a strategic point of view, the offensive has mastered the time, location and troop advantage of the attack. The reason why people chose to hit this point must be quite certain.

Moreover, the defense line is dead, but the mobile army is alive. No matter how well your defense line is built, artillery and air force can break it open, and paratroopers can directly raid your key nodes. You can use air force to block your reinforcements. A multi-pronged approach will surely penetrate or bypass your defenses. This tactic can definitely defeat the defense. The French Maginot Line is so complete. The Soviet Union's fortification areas in the early days of World War II were also destroyed in this way.

What's the real way to deal with blitzkrieg? Great defense in depth! In terms of the use of force, blitzkrieg is the type where the whole family goes up in waves. If you can kill someone, you win. If you can't, you lose. At the beginning of the campaign, the side that implemented the blitzkrieg was the strongest, but as it continued to advance, battle losses would certainly weaken its strength. At the same time, mechanical failures and supply problems would also consume its strength.

Therefore, the best choice is to fortify layers of defense. The same force can not only consume the opponent by increasing the depth of the defense, but also make it difficult for the attacker to encircle a large number of troops. You know, the blade of the blitzkrieg attack is quite sharp, including armored troops, mechanized infantry, self-propelled artillery and a large amount of air force. It won't work when it comes to the infantry at the back. Their marching speed can't keep up with those in front. If they can only encircle and cannot eat a large number of enemy troops, then the strategic significance of the blitzkrieg will be much worse!

And what about large-scale deep operations? In fact, the main steps are divided into two. The first step is to attack across the board and press the defender in multiple directions at the same time. Then, after a breakthrough is obtained, the second step is entered. The legion composed of tanks and mechanized infantry rushes in from the incision, and then expands the results, and the third echelon is the support echelon. This tactic is specifically designed to deal with the opponent's defense in depth. If only in terms of scale and depth of damage, it is definitely better than blitzkrieg. However, the prince believes that the deep strategy and blitzkrieg cannot be simply compared because they are applicable to different countries and situations!

To put it simply, Diaosi countries are suitable for blitzkrieg, because their national strength is limited and their military strength is limited. How do you want to conduct a full-line assault while compressing defensive positions? This undoubtedly spreads the power. If you are concentrated together, you may be able to break through, but if you are scattered, how can you break through? And what about large-scale deep operations? He has at least one premise, that is, his troops have an absolute advantage and are suitable for situations with the wind rather than against the wind. (In addition, whether it is a blitzkrieg or a large-scale deep battle, as long as it is an offensive battle, it seems that the side that controls the air is successful. I don’t know if you have noticed...)

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