"Arming so many troops will require vast quantities of weapons and equipment. Moreover, the consumption of war materiel will be staggering. All of this will multiply the price the Empire has to pay in the war," Oscar said with a frown.
Certainly, these Protectorate armies could play a certain role on the battlefield. But if doing so dragged down the German Empire's logistics, the harm would outweigh the benefit.
"Your Majesty, in terms of weapons and equipment, we can use the weapons replaced during previous rearmament to equip the Protectorate armies. In addition, we can reduce their heavy weaponry and mainly provide them with light arms. After all, they will rarely take part in Frontline Troops' operations. They will mainly be used for tasks behind the lines. As for supplies, since the various Protectorates are sending so many troops to war, they naturally need to take responsibility for their forces' logistical support. Of course, for countries with overly poor economic conditions that cannot manage this, the Empire will still need to assist them. The Empire can promise them that, once we defeat those enemies, they will have the right to share in a portion of the spoils of war. I believe that under such circumstances, every country will eagerly participate," Field Marshal Manstein continued.
Oscar nodded. If they followed Field Marshal Manstein's plan, the Empire would indeed need to pay only a very small price to ensure that it had sufficient troops on future battlefields.
"Then carry it out according to your plan!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Field Marshal Manstein's face lit up with delight. Oscar's approval of their plan undoubtedly meant that they could use Oscar's name to demand the Protectorates' cooperation. Given Oscar's prestige, those Protectorates would not dare refuse Germany's demands at all. That would greatly