On the European battlefield, with the entry of West Russia and Austro-Hungary, the Germans seemed to have returned to World War I. Fighting on three fronts was no laughing matter.
Even with British support, the Germans were still at a disadvantage. They had originally carried the flames of war into France, but now they had no choice but to retreat.
The Spanish had joined the war. The Holy Alliance's advantage on the European continent was simply too obvious, and with lavish benefits promised, the Franco Government naturally could not resist the temptation.
The eastern and southern fronts were caught in a pincer attack by Russia and Austro-Hungary, tying down a massive number of German troops, while the western front now faced the combined French-Spanish army.
Though the Spanish were limited in strength, a great power was still a great power. Even with their combat effectiveness discounted, an army of a million men was no clay figurine.
The German Chancellor said gravely, "Gentlemen, the first batch of British reinforcements has already arrived. Before long, reinforcements from every Pan-International Front nation will come swarming in.
"This time, we will not be fighting alone. The Pan-International Front's internal conference has confirmed that over the next six months, we can receive at least 1.8 million reinforcements. Within a year, that number can double!
"Now, I require you to hold the line until the reinforcements arrive, then launch a counteroffensive!"
Chief of Staff Guderian frowned. "Your Excellency, we have already done all we can. Ever since the world war broke out in full, the supplies promised by the British have begun arriving late.
"Holy Alliance submarines are ravaging the Atlantic Ocean. The British can no longer guarantee maritime transport, and for a long time to come, we will face the dire straits of insufficient supplies!