German military won a great victory in France, inflicted heavy losses on Anglo-French Allied Forces, and even occupied the French capital Paris. This certainly made the entire German Empire fall into a carnival. But at the same time, not everyone is unhappy.
For example, retired former German Empire Army Chief of Staff Moltke the Younger is one of them.
When Moltke the Younger served as the Army Chief of Staff, he personally directed the battle on the Western Front. Even more self-righteously, I modified Schlieffen Plan, thinking that I had corrected many errors in Schlieffen Plan. However, after the war began, he discovered that Schlieffen Plan, which had been modified beyond recognition, had no way of succeeding.
In the end, German Army suffered heavy losses on Western Front. Although they also caused heavy losses to Anglo-French Allied Forces and captured a large area of northern France's territory. However, it failed to achieve the planned strategic goal, which was to capture Paris and force France to withdraw from the war. In this war, Germany fell into the crisis of a protracted war. After all, in the case of Germany, once you get into a protracted battle, it will be difficult to win. Therefore, Germany must avoid this situation as much as possible.
Of course, all this is not entirely Moltke the Younger's fault. Of course he has to bear most of the responsibility for this. But other people are also responsible. For example, Wilhelm II, and those German military generals on the front line. If it weren't for Wilhelm II blindly making unrealistic demands. If the frontline generals did not obey Moltke the Younger's orders during the war, the outcome might be different.
However, it's too late to say that now. Moltke the Younger has been relieved of his duties and retired from active duty. This is undoubtedly a shame for Moltke the Younger. You know, his uncle Moltke the Elder was the chief of general staff who commanded German military to victory in the German Empire Unification War. Moltke the Younger has always believed that with his talent, he will be able to surpass his uncle and establish greater achievements. But I didn't expect that it would turn out like this in the end.
When the news came that German military had conquered Paris, Moltke the Younger sat in his office and remained silent for a long time. His back looked so desolate and lonely.
"Oh, is it really because of my lack of personal ability? Why can that guy Oskar succeed so easily, but I can't?" Moltke the Younger looked jealous.
Indeed, Moltke the Younger is very jealous of Oscar. I think Oscar is very lucky. Although Oscar is Imperial Crown Prince, in his twenties, he built such a large business almost from scratch, and also gained the love of the Empire Army and Navy. This is almost unimaginable.
Originally, there was not much hatred between Moltke the Younger and Oscar. However, Moltke the Younger has always been on good terms with Crown Prince Wilhelm. After Oscar became Crown Prince, he blindly boycotted Oscar and suppressed Oscar. In the end, the conflicts between the two parties deepened.
However, their struggle ended in Moltke the Younger's failure.
"It seems that no one can shake that guy's status. The future throne will definitely belong to him. Even Wilhelm II, I'm afraid there is no way to replace his throne!" Moltke the Younger sighed.
Although, he was very unwilling to do so. However, he seemed to have no other option.
Also unhappy were Lieutenant General Germany Imperial Guard Prittwitz. Before the war broke out, he also wanted to compete with Oscar for the position of 8th Army Corps Commander. However, Wilhelm II eventually transferred him away to make room for Oscar. This made Lieutenant General Prittwitz very dissatisfied. Even though Oscar is Imperial Crown Prince, he still harbors resentment towards the person who took his position. Especially after German 8th Army Corps achieved a series of victories on Eastern Front, it made Lieutenant General Prittwitz jealous.
He paranoidly believed that if he was the one who took over 8th Army Corps Commander, he could also lead 8th Army Corps to achieve these glorious victories on Eastern Front. In that case, with those military exploits, he could even be promoted to marshal. It is precisely because of that that he regards Oscar as his biggest enemy.
Later, he even actively joined forces with Moltke the Younger to bring down Oscar. But unfortunately, it was not successful in the end.
Now, Prittwitz is still Lieutenant General Imperial Guard, and his position has not been promoted at all. Especially after Moltke the Younger was dismissed, he had no hope of promotion at all. Being able to keep his current position was all thanks to God's blessing. Originally, the personal relationship between him and German Emperor Wilhelm II has faded away. This makes Lieutenant General Prittwitz very unwilling.
"That damn guy actually won another battle. In the minds of German people and the military, he is already like God. In this case, who else can deal with him? Is it possible that, just like this? Do I have to watch him become Emperor of the Empire? At that time, will I have a way out? I'm afraid there is no other way except being dismissed!" Lieutenant General Prittwitz felt very agitated when he thought of this. He is a person who is very greedy for power and position and wants to continue to climb up in his dreams. Anyone who blocks his way up is his enemy. Even if that person is of noble status.
"General, someone wants to see you." The adjutant suddenly came in and reported to Lieutenant General Prittwitz.
"Tell him, I'm not free!" Lieutenant General Prittwitz said angrily. Now he is in a state of anxiety. How can he be in the mood to meet guests?
"What? General Prittwitz, am I also missing?" A voice sounded.
Lieutenant General Prittwitz looked up, a trace of surprise flashed across his face, and then a smile filled his face, "It turns out to be Prince Friedrich, how come you have time to come to Imperial Guard?"
The person who came was none other than Eitel? Prince Friedrich, the second son of Wilhelm II.
"General, I'm here this time because someone wants to see you. So, I came here specifically to invite the general." Eitel? Prince Friedrich said.
"Who wants to see me?" Lieutenant General Prittwitz, a little confused.
"You'll find out when you go there!" Eitel? Prince Friedrich said with a smile, looking very mysterious.
"Okay, Your Highness." Lieutenant General Prittwitz nodded.
Lieutenant General Prittwitz changed into casual clothes, and together with Eitel? Prince Friedrich, left the Imperial Guard headquarters and took a car directly to a manor of Potsdam. Lieutenant General Prittwitz stayed in the manor for a full two hours before leaving. However, when he left, he had a smile on his face.