The Second Near East War
There had never been any shortage of clever people in this world. Austria's military plan was quickly accepted by the Russians, and the two sides reached an agreement on military operations against the Ottoman Empire.
After an intense struggle, command of the allied forces ultimately fell into Austrian hands. It was not because Austria had contributed more, but mainly because the Tsarist Government was poor.
"When you take from others, your hand grows short; when you eat from others, your mouth grows soft." The Vienna Government was supplying the Russian army's war materiel, so the Tsarist Government naturally lacked confidence at the negotiating table.
It was said to be a joint operation, but in reality, each side would fight its own battle. Austria would deal with the enemy navy, cover the Russian landing forces, and ensure that the sea transport routes remained open.
Once on land, the Russians could do as they pleased. Whether they fought to the death or not had nothing to do with Austria. The two sides only needed to coordinate when necessary.
For example, once the enemy had been drawn away, suddenly shifting the battlefield and attacking a new target would require Austria to provide ships.
Time passed swiftly. On March 1, 1874, Franz declared war on the Ottoman Empire in the name of "revenge," and the House of Habsburg once again went to war with the Ottoman Empire.
On the same day, the Tsarist Government also declared war on the Ottoman Empire on the grounds that "the Ottoman Empire had interfered in Russia's internal affairs and plotted the Bulgarian rebellion."
The Sultan Government had yet to give a reply, but that was no longer important. The full outbreak of the Second Near East War had become inevitable, and no one