January 1, 1915, was a day worth celebrating for the German people. After Germany won the World War, the gains it had secured during the conflict began to be gradually absorbed. The German people, in turn, began to enjoy the dividends of war, and they were extremely satisfied.
The servicemen of the German Empire, especially its senior generals, had awaited this day for a long time.
After the large-scale war ended, Oscar and the Empire's military leaders began discussing the promotion list. Yet it was not released for a long time. Many generals had waited until their eyes were worn with longing.
A soldier who did not want to become a general was not a good soldier. Likewise, a general who did not want to become a marshal was not a good general. Those qualified to be promoted to marshal cared even more deeply about this round of promotions.
Fortunately, Oscar did not keep them waiting much longer. On New Year's Day, the promotion ceremony was held at the imperial palace.
At nine in the morning, generals from the Imperial Army, Imperial Navy, and Imperial Air Force gathered at the palace. The hall glittered with stars of rank. If someone had thrown a bomb into the hall, Germany's military establishment would probably have suffered grievous losses at once.
Naturally, security was extremely strict for such an occasion. Bringing in dangerous items such as bombs was simply impossible.
Before the ceremony began, Oscar delivered a speech, praising the efforts and contributions the Empire's servicemen had made to secure victory in the war. If the officers and soldiers had not fought to the death, it would have been utterly impossible for the German Empire to win this war. Oscar greatly admired these tenacious, fearless officers and soldiers.
Next came the main event.