"Crown Prince, congratulations, we won!" General Hindenburg said with joy on his face. Able to defeat 200,000 enemies and annihilate more than 150,000 enemies in one battle. No matter when you put it, this is already a big victory worth bragging about.
What's more, Battle of Tannenberg is just the opening battle of the entire Eastern Front. Next, there is a larger Russian army, which has fallen into German military's calculations. If this Russian army can also be eliminated, then 8th Army Corps will win a greater victory, which will make 8th Army Corps powerful on the entire Eastern Front and even the entire war.
"Well, the soldiers worked very hard, and that's why we won." Oscar is not in the habit of taking all the credit on himself. He knew very well that only by clearly distinguishing rewards and punishments and not competing with his subordinates for merit can he be loved by the soldiers.
"Your Highness, stop being modest. If it weren't for you, how could 8th Army Corps have changed so much? How could it be equipped with so many advanced weapons? So, if we can win this battle, you are definitely the one who deserves the most credit." Major General Ludendorff said with a sincere face.
The other generals all looked deeply convinced.
Oscar smiled and said nothing more. Indeed, he worked too hard for the German Empire to win this battle. Not only the army, but also the navy, Oscar has made greater efforts.
The current German Navy's High Seas Fleet is not a bit more powerful than the High Seas Fleet from another time and space. It can be described as completely reborn. Not to mention the powerful submarine force and two aircraft carriers that are undergoing intense training and will soon be combat-effective. These will become the important capital for German Navy to win this decisive battle at sea. And all of this is the change brought about by Oscar.
Of course, the reason why Oscar works so hard is entirely for his own sake. He didn't want to become a poor Prince who was exiled in a foreign land, and he didn't want his wealth to bring him a fatal disaster. Oscar is about to achieve all this through his own efforts. He not only changed his own destiny, but also changed the destiny of the entire German Empire. Thinking of this, Oscar is also very proud.
"During this battle, did we suffer heavy casualties?" Oscar asked.
Although Germany has a population of more than 60 million, Europe is the most populous country after Russia. However, in Oscar's opinion, such a small population is still too small. Therefore, the life of every soldier is very precious.
"Your Highness, in this battle, we lost more than two thousand soldiers. Many of them were killed while luring the enemy before. Thanks to 8th Armored Division's powerful assault capability, the Russian army was not able to organize a decent resistance at all. Otherwise, our losses will be more than doubled." Major General Ludendorff said.
Oscar nodded, but when he thought that so many people still died in the war, he felt a little uncomfortable. Of course, if it weren't for Oscar, German military's losses in this battle would probably be far more than that.
"Those officers and soldiers who died in battle must be compensated. Injured officers and soldiers must also be treated as much as possible. If they can recover from their injuries, they will definitely be elites. As for the seriously injured and disabled soldiers, we must try our best to make their lives manageable. Only in this way can they continue to live in this world." Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Highness. Please rest assured, we will do everything well." General Hindenburg and Major General Ludendorff both assured.
They are all from noble families, and their families are relatively wealthy, so they don't have to worry about their livelihood. However, as generals in the army, they naturally know the situation of ordinary soldiers. Once seriously injured and disabled, the consequences will be very serious. Life in the future will also be very embarrassing. Oscar As Imperial Crown Prince, being aloof, it is undoubtedly very valuable to be able to consider these things.
This also made Hindenburg, Ludendorff, and other generals more convinced of Oscar.
Although, Oscar is now the Commander of 8th Army Corps, which is more expensive as Imperial Crown Prince. But at the beginning, Oscar simply could not convince them. Many of them just don't object to Oscar. But it is impossible to make them loyal to Oscar.
However, as Oscar vigorously reformed 8th Army Corps and invested heavily in equipment changes, 8th Army Corps's combat effectiveness has been greatly improved. Only then did the generals start to look at Oscar with admiration.
But now, Oscar showed that kind of care for ordinary soldiers without any hypocrisy. Only then did the generals really make up their minds to be loyal to him. Not even Emperor of the Empire can make them change this. If Emperor of the Empire and Oscar issue orders at the same time, they will definitely execute the order issued by Oscar without hesitation. Although this is a bit treacherous, it is also because they have won the loyalty of the generals by relying on their own personal charm.
"Everyone, Battle of Tannenberg, we have succeeded. Russian 2nd Army Corps, although a small number of troops have escaped. But it is actually nothing to worry about. Next, we should consider how to annihilate Russian 1st Army Corps in Masurian Lakes 17th Corps is under great pressure to hold back Russian 1st Army Corps. If we don't help them get rid of Russian 1st Army Corps earlier, 17th Corps will definitely suffer heavy losses." Oscar said.
"Your Highness, tomorrow the main force of 11th Corps and 20th Corps can leave Tannenberg and rush to Masurian Lakes. We have prepared a large number of trains. Within three days, we can Transport the army to Masurian Lakes and launch an attack on Russian 1st Army Corps there. However, 8th Armored Division suffered heavy tank losses and needs to be replenished if it is to achieve combat effectiveness," Major General Ludendorff said.
8th Armored Division originally had more than two hundred tanks, but after going to the battlefield, due to various mechanical problems, there were only more than a hundred tanks left by the time they went to the battlefield. After a fierce battle, only a few dozen vehicles were left.
Of course, those tanks that were destroyed were all due to mechanical failures and were almost never destroyed by the Russian army.
Oscar's German Arms Company has developed tanks and begun large-scale mass production to equip troops. However, due to technological reasons, there is still no good solution in terms of reliability.
"Don't worry about the tanks, German Arms Company has already sent a new batch of tanks in advance. Let the train drive directly to Masurian Lakes, and 8th Armored Division will just change there." Oscar had already thought of a solution.