August 1, 1914, German Army General Staff. German Emperor Wilhelm II and Crown Prince Oscar came to General Staff Headquarters to listen to the Army's Operations Department announcement. Germany has declared war on Russia and is about to declare war on France. Therefore, the war is about to begin.
German Army has begun full mobilization, and a large number of reserve soldiers are gathering. They will take battalions as units and go to designated areas for reorganization, forming Infantry Division one after another. With the population and industry of Germany, there is no problem at all in mobilizing an army of more than three million.
If Germany is a sophisticated war machine, then now, this war machine has begun to operate at high speed. And, incredible power will erupt.
"Generals, Imperial Army are you ready to fight? Are you ready to win for the Empire and get glory for you?" Wilhelm II looked at the generals of the Imperial Army. The entire conference room was filled with stars, and a large number of generals and lieutenant generals gathered here. The Major General was not even qualified to attend this meeting.
"Ready! Fight for the Empire and defeat the enemy!" All the generals replied loudly. Everyone's face was full of excitement and excitement. Germany has been preparing for this war for a long time. Likewise, these generals have been preparing for a long time. They eagerly hope to start a war, so that they can obtain higher glory and the military merit required for promotion.
These generals are also very optimistic and believe that they will definitely win this war.
"Very good, the German Empire Army is the best in the world. This time, we are going to teach those damn Russians and French a lesson." Wilhelm II said with satisfaction. He seemed to have also seen the day when the Germany* army defeated Allied Powers and climbed to the top to become the world's overlord. By then, he will become the most powerful person in the world, bar none!
Next, the Chief of General Staff Moltke the Younger began to introduce the Army's Operations Department department.
"Your Majesty, according to the battle plan we formulated before, the battle against Russia on the eastern front will be initially handled by 8th Army Corps. However, Russians is mobilizing quickly. Russia's standing army is also massing towards the border, and their attack is expected to start soon. So, I suggest further strengthening the strength of 8th Army Corps, from the current ten Infantry Division to eighteen Infantry Division. In this case, together with the army of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, we should be able to stop the attack of Russians." Moltke the Younger said.
"No, 8th Army Corps does not need to be strengthened. Our strength is enough to resist Russians's attack. Use those eight Infantry Division on the Western Front! Compared with Eastern Front, Western Front is more important." Oscar flatly refused.
Although, strengthening the troops in their hands may be what everyone wants. However, for the sake of the overall situation, Oscar still refused. As Oscar said, Western Front is the most important. If Germany is unable to quickly win victory on the Western Front in this war, the war may fall into a stalemate. At that time, all hopes will be pinned on the Navy. This situation will be very unfavorable. Oscar hopes that the Army can open up the situation on Western Front. In this case, Germany's chances of winning will be even greater.
"Crown Prince, now is not the time to be impulsive. Western Front I have already made arrangements. Now, Eastern Front's situation is very critical. Once Eastern Front cannot resist Russians's advance If we attack, we will not only lose East Prussia, but our capital will also be threatened by Russians. In that case, all our efforts will be wasted!" Moltke the Younger looked angry, thinking that Oscar was deliberately causing trouble.
"No, Your Excellency, Chief of Staff, this is not out of emotion, but I am full of confidence in 8th Army Corps. I believe that 8th Army Corps will be able to withstand Russians's attack. In addition to ten Infantry Division, we also have one Armored Division." Oscar is full of confidence.
Moltke the Younger was very angry and wanted to say something else. However, it was stopped by Wilhelm II.
"Oskar, are you serious?" Wilhelm II asked.
"Yes, Father Emperor. There won't be any problems on the eastern front. 8th Army Corps will teach Russians a lesson. There is absolutely no problem in buying a month for the western front. Therefore, the limited troops should be invested in Western Front. More sufficient troops are needed there." Oscar said seriously.
Wilhelm II nodded. "Okay, generals, we should believe Crown Prince. 8th Army Corps will definitely have no problem dealing with those Russians with poor equipment!"
"Haha! Long live 8th Army Corps! Russians is too weak." The generals all laughed.
Moltke the Younger Seeing this, he had no choice but to stop insisting.
Subsequently, Moltke the Younger introduced the deployment of the Western Front. But after Oscar heard this, he frowned even more.
Moltke the Younger's battle plan left behind by his predecessor General Schlieffen has been modified beyond recognition. In particular, the essence of the entire Schlieffen Plan is undoubtedly the massing of heavy troops on the right wing of the Western Front, bypassing the French defense line, and launching an attack from northern France's weak area. But now, Moltke the Younger has severely weakened the right wing and strengthened the left wing and center. In this way, it seems to be more stable. However, it will cause the right wing to have insufficient offensive power due to lack of troops, thus making it impossible for them to complete their intended combat objectives.
In another time and space, German Army missed the opportunity to win Paris because of such a deployment. At that time, the nearest troops to Paris were only a few dozen kilometers away. As long as they launched another attack, they might be able to capture Paris. Once German military takes Paris, France may withdraw from the war. Maybe, history will be rewritten as a result.
In this time and space, Moltke the Younger still modified Schlieffen Plan. Although he was full of confidence, Oscar knew that with such modifications, German military would not only fail to win, but would even fall into the quagmire of war.
"Your Excellency, Chief of Staff, this seems different from General Schlieffen's plan. I remember that General Schlieffen said when he passed away last year that the war must be fought, but the right wing must not be weakened!" Oscar once again stood up and raised objections.
Suddenly, Moltke the Younger's face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot. Oscar jumped out to accuse him again and again, in front of so many army generals, which undoubtedly caused him great loss of face! In addition, Moltke the Younger has always thought that he is stronger than General Schlieffen, but now Oscar accuses him of modifying Schlieffen Plan. It is obvious that he does not take him seriously!