Austro-Hungarian Empire Command Headquarters.
By now, the headquarters had turned into a marketplace. Telegrams and telephones from every direction rang without cease, while telegraph operators and telephone operators shouted themselves hoarse as they reported information from all fronts.
Changes along the front line, units requesting artillery support, some location being pushed back by Serbia, or Vienna urging them on in the war—the chaotic streams of information all converged on Potiorek's headquarters.
It could be said that every moment, Potiorek received new information and had to make the corresponding judgment within a short time before issuing orders.
The atmosphere throughout the Austro-Hungarian Army headquarters was extremely tense. Coupled with the intermittent sounds of artillery fire reaching their ears, the headquarters felt even more oppressive.
"Reporting, General! The 104th Infantry Brigade directly under the Fifth Army Group has captured Antale Town and is advancing toward Moka Village."
Potiorek said, "Very good. Have them take Moka Village before ten o'clock, then advance toward Zladipol."
"General, a telegram from Vienna. His Highness the Crown Prince is asking about the situation on the battlefield."
At present, the Austro-Hungarian Empire's military was mainly overseen by Crown Prince Rudolf. Things were vastly different from the previous life. In the previous life, because Archduke Ferdinand had been assassinated, Franz could only personally keep watch over every development of the war. That was clearly not very kind to an old man in his eighties.
But the Austro-Hungarian Empire in this time and space was much stronger. Crown Prince Rudolf could share Franz's burden, and although Archduke Ferdinand had been assassinated, he had not died. Though he could not directly participate in the war, he could still take part in military decision-making from the rear.
Potiorek said to the communications officer, "Send a reply to His Highness the Crown Prince.