At the border between Bavaria and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the advance troops of the German 3rd Army Corps were crossing the border and entering Austro-Hungarian territory. Although the advance force was merely one regiment of the 21st Infantry Division, they were not afraid in the slightest.
Not far from the German 21st Infantry Division's 211th Regiment, an Austrian Army Infantry Division was stationed there. They watched helplessly as the German Army entered their homeland, yet did not immediately launch an attack.
"General, the Germans have crossed our border. There is only one infantry regiment. Shall we attack?" the division chief of staff asked.
"Idiot! This is merely the Germans' advance force. Who knows how many troops are behind them? If we attack and the Germans' main follow-up forces arrive, wouldn't we be dead for sure?" the Major General Division Commander cursed.
"But Vienna's orders are for us to resist resolutely! If we do not resist, I'm afraid we will not be able to answer to Vienna!" The chief of staff was somewhat worried. After all, this had been an order personally issued by Austrian Emperor Karl I. Defying even the Emperor's orders was a grave crime! If the matter were investigated, they might all end up before a military tribunal.
"So what if it is Vienna's order? They cannot expect us to throw our lives away, can they? Back on the Eastern Front, I was only a Regimental Commander. I fought side by side with the Germans. The Germans' strength far exceeds our expectations. Even if there is only one German infantry regiment before us, defeating them with an entire division would probably be extremely difficult. Once the German follow-up troops arrive, even if we want to run, we will not be able to," the Division Commander said.
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