Welcome to 19th-century Europe, where strength reigns supreme

As the relationship between Prussia and France changes, August will ask about the specific situation of the war almost every few days. August does not want to lose the chain by then. After all, due to Tina's operation, she predicts that the war will be very likely. It may break out early, and there may not be five years for the Prussian army to gain army experience.

August occasionally participated in seminars between various officers of the General Staff, but she did not know much about the details of the war, so she did not interfere with Moltke's command, and Moltke gave a more time-honored attack plan.

The Alsace-Lorraine region on the border between Prussia and France has a relatively flat terrain. The main French army will most likely guard this area. If they want to fight to the death, the Prussian army may have a hard time, so we might as well find a way to bring the Netherlands to the border. Drag down the water, and then use Belgium to attack France.

It was the Schlieffen Plan, but it was Moltke's version. Anyway, it still bypassed the Alsace-Lorraine region in the middle. To be honest, August was not very satisfied with this plan. There were no trucks in this era. You would go around Belgium. What if the logistics can’t keep up?

And maybe Belgium will want to regain the territory, but the Netherlands may really not be able to count on it by then. After all, it is none of their business. The Dutch are not willing to go shopping with the French. They will most likely provide all help except help. Although They have signed a mutual assistance treaty, but they can default on their debts at critical moments.

August raised this issue with Moltke in private. Moltke felt that August was right. The Netherlands would most likely sell Prussia, but this plan could still be used as an alternative. After all, if there was a stalemate If they don’t come down, even if the Prussian army forces their way into the Netherlands, do you think the Netherlands would dare to say no?

When his eyes were set on Napoleon III, he already had plans to launch a war against Prussia. Prussia was a powerful country. If it was allowed to develop, what if France really couldn't defeat Prussia in the future?

The rise of Prussia obviously threatens France's international status. France is still the second most influential country in the world, but what if Prussia knocks itself off its second place in the world?

For this reason, he immediately clamored to make Prussia pay the price, and he wanted to launch a war. Immediately, the public sentiment in the country became excited. Everyone has been unhappy with Prussia for a long time, and now we have a shot at it. It is very stable!

Napoleon III was very angry when he saw this situation. He felt that the people of Prussia supported him, so this was a sure win. But what Napoleon III did not expect was that Britain would end.

Lillian scolded Napoleon III's behavior in the name of the British Prime Minister, "Britain will not allow another war in Europe!"

Napoleon III thought that Britain had finally decided to pick up the stick and start a new round of torture, but he did not expect that this first round of torture was to cause trouble for himself.

Fafa is feeling miserable. The Er Dezi next door is obviously more arrogant. Why don't you go get him?

What Napoleon III was most worried about was that it would not be a one-on-one battle between France and Prussia in the end. If most of Europe tried to get him again, he would probably be dead.

The timid and repetitive side of Napoleon III's character was exposed. He had originally sent [-] French troops to the Alsace-Lorraine region. At this time, in order to prevent the situation from deteriorating, he immediately ordered the withdrawal of the troops sent to the Alsace-Lorraine region. of [-] French troops.

Tens of thousands of French troops traveled back and forth in vain. Napoleon III was also severely criticized in the country. The people were particularly confident. After all, the late emperor Napoleon I went to Berlin for a military parade in half a month. As his nephew, you have to stand up. ah!

But no matter what, the prestige of Napoleon III has dropped sharply. It's not that he doesn't want to fight, but that he can't fight. It's still a bit difficult to face the Netherlands, Prussia, and Italy at the same time. The people only think about the glorious achievements of Napoleon the Great. , the whole of Europe can't defeat him together, so many people also think that Napoleon III can also do it. If you are good at it, it shouldn't be a big problem to fight three of them at once, right?

Everyone saw the shadow of Napoleon in Napoleon III and worshiped him as Napoleon. But the fact is that the Second French Empire was not the First French Empire, and Napoleon III was not Napoleon the Great.

Napoleon III is different from Napoleon himself. Napoleon was a real army officer. He had seen the world before he became emperor. His throne was really fought for, and the people's hearts were also towards him. But what about Napoleon III? He came to power through a coup, and he came to power through dishonorable means. His legal basis was somewhat questionable, and he came to power through political means, which in the end meant that he was serving the country unfairly.

Many people came here because of the surname Bonaparte. They came to see how you fought to regain the Napoleonic Empire, not to see how you gave in. But Napoleon III was still a bit pragmatic. He went to fight with the Austro-Hungarian Empire first. The ambassador to France consulted to see if they could join forces and go to Prussia together.

Austria hates Prussia with all its heart. Prussia is ruthless about Austria, cutting off all of Bohemia, the most important part of the empire, leaving nothing for Austria. So how can Austria not hate Prussia?

But although the hatred of the country and the family is at the front, Austria certainly wants to take revenge, but to be honest, it is not possible. It is a bit difficult to deal with. If the opponent only has Prussia, it will be okay, but there is Tsarist Russia beside the Austro-Hungarian Empire!

Prussian Prime Minister Bismarck corresponded with Alexander II many times. She tried her best to win over Alexander II to help Prussia. Tsarist Russia was also somewhat related to Prussia, so Tsarist Russia sided with Prussia in this conflict. If Austria-Hungary took the opportunity to attack Prussia, then Tsarist Russia would There will be an attack on it.

Even though the Austro-Hungarian Empire lost Bohemia and was severely beaten, its core, Great Austria, was not seriously harmed. If Austria really wants to be strong, it can still be strong. Tsarist Russia If you really want to fight, you will definitely have to lose a few layers of skin, but Tsarist Russia can retreat and has enough strategic depth, and Austria-Hungary will be finished soon.

All the Austro-Hungarian Empire said that they could not afford to fight, leaving France to find another way.

Napoleon III was ill and sought medical treatment in a hurry. He looked for allies everywhere, but hit a wall wherever he went. Even Denmark, which had been dealt with before, did not want to see France. They also gave France nothing and nothing.

The people actually have a lot of favorable impressions of Napoleon III. Napoleon III's policies were very good to the people, and it is true that he did not go to war, wasting people and money, but as time goes by, there will always be people who will get up and shout for a stir, it is not enough, Your Majesty. !

Thiers, a monarchist, strongly opposed the war. He rationally said that a war with Prussia would not bring any benefits to France.

However, this voice has gradually been buried in the country's enthusiasm for war. French political circles generally support the war. The commander of the French army, the famous general Bazin, even threatened that he could defeat the Prussian army.