At this moment, the parade ground was sharply divided. Compared with the somewhat lax Baden and Württemberg troops, the Prussian Army was clearly more imposing. Beyond their stringent discipline, an aura of killing intent that shook the soul naturally emanated from the Prussian soldiers.
If the scene were pulled back several decades, the Prussian Army's appearance and bearing at that time had not been much better than those of these two states.
Knowing shame, they had then become brave—this was a trait possessed by the Kingdom of Prussia's leadership for generations. Unceasing military reforms had thoroughly shown those aristocratic parasites in the army the door.
Tempered by war as well, the Prussian Army had attained a considerable tactical standard. It was undeniable that during the Franco-Prussian War, Prussian numbers had nearly doubled those of France. Yet France's mobilization and organizational capabilities during the Napoleonic Era had likewise far surpassed those of European nations at the time. Thus, victory and defeat were what mattered, not numbers. People would remember only the victors.
Baden Division.
"Blair, the Prussians all look quite stern, and their discipline too. That is what soldiers ought to be like!"
"They are merely exhausting the nation through militarism! Still, the present crisis in the German territories truly requires a powerful land power like Prussia to serve as the main force resisting the French. Baden and the nations of Southern Germany are simply too small." Colonel Blair of the Sixth Regiment replied.
"We have our own advantages. Although our troops are somewhat inferior to the Prussian Army's, wisdom is the key to deciding victory on the battlefield. Compared with the Prussian Army, Baden is smaller in scale, but more flexible. If we carry mobility to its utmost limit, we can absolutely pose an immense threat to the French."