Russian Guard 2nd Army Corps and 9th Army Corps were destroyed in Kingdom of Poland, which was a heavy blow to the Russian Army and even the entire Russia. You must know that the total strength of the four destroyed armies was more than 900,000, which was equivalent to 65% of the Russian Army's standing army. Not to mention, among them is Guard 2nd Army Corps, who is regarded as an elite member of the Russian army.
If Russia did not have a huge population to support it, losing so many troops would directly make Russia completely defeated in this war. But even so, such a loss is unacceptable to Tsar Nicholas II.
No, after learning that Guard 2nd Army Corps and 9th Army Corps were destroyed, and that the defenders in Warsaw took the initiative to surrender to German military, Nicholas II could no longer suppress the anger he had been suppressing. He roared directly in the Winter Palace's office.
"Why? Why did the army fail again? We have lost 900,000 people to the 8th Army Corps of the Germany people. You know, it is just a legion with less than 200,000 people. Is the fighting power of the Germany people really so strong that one can defeat ten?" Nicholas II roared at the top of his lungs with red eyes.
All Russia senior military and political officials lowered their heads and said nothing. Especially the generals of the army, their faces were always red. Obviously, they were all ashamed of such a result. Although they know very well that Russian Army's combat effectiveness has never been very good. However, the battle ended like this, and they still didn't know where to put their old faces.
Nicholas II was very angry and didn't understand why his army was so bad. An army of nearly one million was wiped out within a month. Especially since it was all done by German 8th Army Corps, this made him feel even more embarrassed. If Russian Army can't defeat one million people or even German military two hundred thousand people, then how can Russia continue to fight this battle?
After a while, Nicholas II finally vented his anger.
"Everyone, our army has suffered heavy losses on the front line. How should we fight this battle?" Nicholas II stared at the ministers, his eyes full of evil.
"Your Majesty, we have to admit that we lost miserably in this war. The combat effectiveness of the Germany people far exceeded our expectations. Originally, we thought that the Germany people Putting the main force on the western front is an opportunity for us, but we never expected that a legion of Germany people would be so powerful." Russian Commander-in-Chief Grand Duke Nicholas looked helpless.
As the commander-in-chief of the Russian army, Grand Duke Nicholas undoubtedly has an extremely deep understanding of the combat effectiveness of the Russian army. Although, the combat effectiveness of the Russian army is definitely not at the forefront among the great powers. However, it would be unfair to deny the Russian army's combat effectiveness in this way. German military's combat effectiveness is certainly the best in the world. But if it has twice the strength advantage, the Russian army can still win. No matter how bad it is, it can still be resisted. But this time, German military's combat effectiveness was completely extraordinary.
"Your Majesty, the German 8th Army Corps we are facing should be the strongest legion among the German Army. The Commander of this legion is German Crown Prince. According to the intelligence we have received before and the information collected on the battlefield Look. The equipment of this army is very sophisticated, and its firepower is very powerful. The artillery and machine guns possessed by one Infantry Division are already more than those of our army. It is conceivable how high their combat effectiveness will be with such powerful firepower." Russia Minister of War Sukhomlinov said.
German military's equipment is advanced, this is no secret. Especially 8th Army Corps, who was built by Oscar into a force with the best firepower in the world, and Nicholas II also knows about it. At first, he thought it was because German Crown Prince had too much money and no place to spend it, so he used so much money to build a luxurious army. If this money is used on Russia, they can arm at least four armies. Nicholas II confidently believes that the four Russian army groups can definitely defeat German 8th Army Corps.
But now, reality slapped him hard. The four Russian army groups, including an elite group army, were all eaten up by German 8th Army Corps.
"I brought you here not because I want to hear how powerful the Germany people are. After we lost four armies, the frontline troops are already very empty. Now, what should we do? If the Germany people launch an attack, we will have no way to stop their attack!" Nicholas II said with a serious face.
With the mobilization not yet completed and the standing army suffering heavy losses, Russia's vast territory in the west was almost undefended. Once German military launches an attack, it will be overwhelming and Russia will capture a large area of territory.
Russia and Tsar each have an obsession with land that others cannot understand. The same goes for Tsar Nicholas II. He will never allow Russia's territory to fall.
"Your Majesty, most of our mobilization has been completed. Soon, we will have enough troops to send to the battlefield. Therefore, there is no need to worry about insufficient troops. Of course, the combat effectiveness of the newly formed troops will definitely not be as good as that of the standing army. Therefore, we must We need to have a sufficient strength advantage to be able to fight against the Germany people. Therefore, I suggest that we start the second phase of mobilization immediately to increase the total strength of our army to more than five million people." Nicholas II said with a serious face.
Nicholas II frowned. If so many troops were to be mobilized, it would definitely consume a lot of financial resources. However, when I think about German military's combat effectiveness, if a large number of troops are not mobilized, it will not be German military's opponent at all. Therefore, Nicholas II has no objection to the second phase of mobilization.
"If Germany people attack us, how should we resist them?" Nicholas II asked.
"Your Majesty, Germany people should not attack us in a short time. Their troops are too small, only one legion. The successive battles will definitely cause them a lot of losses. Even if the losses are not big, weapons, equipment and ammunition still need to be replenished. Tired soldiers also need time to rest. So, we still have enough time." Grand Duke Nicholas said.
Tsar Nicholas II After hearing this, he felt relieved.