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

Napoleon III asked at a war conference, "How are my armies prepared to fight?"

The Minister of War made two gestures on the map with his saber, "Your Majesty, rest assured, our troops are invincible and invincible. We are the best in Europe and can easily sweep across Prussia."

Napoleon III said, "I believe you. Are you here to see this?" "Is there a specific battle plan?"

"Can you make an attack plan soon?"

Napoleon III looked at the Minister of War in disbelief. As his most trusted deputy, he actually told me at this time that I would be able to make an attack plan soon? Then what did you do earlier?

There is no battle plan and you want me to declare war? Is there anything wrong with your mind?

France has about [-] standing troops. Although [-] of them are overseas and only more than [-] are in the country. Together with the mobilization troops, it is expected that more than [-] troops can be put into the war. But when they can be mobilized is another question. It's the same thing.

The four armies heading to the front line, with about [-] troops, have been urging Paris to quickly make up the logistics! None of the newly appointed military commanders could make him worry-free. Only the two generals, General McMahon and General Bazan, did not encounter any problems. The rest basically had some minor problems.

Napoleon III's wife Eugenie asked him to go to the front line to fight, and she stayed in the rear as regent. Napoleon III's old wife became strict and prepared to go to the Metz Fortress, the forward headquarters, without saying a word.

McMahon and Bazin were worthy of being generals. They were often tortured by tricks. They felt a little nervous and immediately sent people to send messengers back to Paris to capture Napoleon III. "Your Majesty, the front line is too dangerous. You should wait in Paris." Keep up the good news with us!"

At this time, Napoleon III was also undecided. He said to his secretary, "People are not willing to let me stay in Paris, nor are they willing to let me join the army. As the Emperor of France, I seem to be dispensable."

The commanders of the Prussian First Army were Manteuffel and Chief of Staff Steinmes. They led the Prussian army, which numbered about [-] elite troops, as the main force of this offensive operation and stationed in Saarlouis.

The commander of the Prussian Second Army was led by the battle-experienced kamikaze captain Bittenfeldt. He led [-] infantry and [-] cavalry. A total of about [-] people were stationed opposite Spicheren, blocking the French attack. The best route to Prussia.

The Prussian Third Army was personally led by Moltke and stationed opposite Wisenberg with about [-] infantry. Moltke did this for a reason. Stationed at Wisenberg was French General MacMahon. Don't worry about others coming, you still have to do it yourself.

In the battle plan drawn up by Moltke Sr., Prussia needed to wait and raise an army of [-] troops on the Rhine River before attacking. It was not time to attack yet, so it had to wait for the younger brothers from the four southern German countries to come and gather first.

It's still the same deployment and the same taste, but this time Bittenfeldt no longer feints. He and Manteuffel are the main force, and Moltke is at odds with French General McMahon.

In the future, there will be several reserve armies that will gradually join the three group armies. The reserve railway network is also continuously transporting supplies to the front line. The Prussian army's logistical support is very stable and there is no big problem.

But the French army on the opposite side is not so good. In terms of weapons and equipment, the French army is not inferior to the Prussian army, only slightly worse than the Prussian army. However, they have a big killer weapon that the Prussian army does not have, machine guns. Something that gives them a huge advantage playing defensively.

At this time, the French Emperor Napoleon III decided to take action in person. He held a grand military parade in Paris with great momentum. Both sides of the army were filled with crowds of blessings. The whole of France waved to Napoleon III and the soldiers of the empire.

At this moment, Napoleon III felt unprecedented glory. When had he ever been treated like this? Finally, the people would no longer hate him. He represented the French nation to defeat Germany, so he naturally won everyone's support.

Napoleon III even thought about what he would look like when he returned victorious in the future. By then, his throne would undoubtedly be more stable, and his empire could become the most colorful chapter in French history.

With such determination, Napoleon III picked up the French flag, took the expectations of the entire France and his so-called million-strong army, and rushed into the restaurant opened by Moltke. We will not let you eat until your belly bursts today. Not German!

Napoleon III cannot be said to be unprepared. He mobilized [-] troops from the Rhine Corps. In his plan, these [-] troops should be able to break the first wave of the Prussian offensive.

In the first week of the war, everyone was preparing for the war. The battle had not officially started yet. Compared with the Prussian army, which had been prepared in advance, the French army seemed a little at a loss.

The plan for this battle was as crude as child's play. There was no dedicated person in charge of the camps and supplies, and the railway timetable was not aligned. When the soldiers arrived at the front line, the French soldiers found that there were no artillery, transportation and medical supplies at all.

The Prussian army gathered a total of [-] troops and more than [-] cannons, all piled on the front line, and the entire deployment was orderly.

The next week, the French army launched a risky attack knowing that it was not prepared. Frossard, the commander of the French Second Army, found that the defense force of Saarbrücken, a town on the Prussian-French border, was weak. There was only Prussia here. The guard force is less than one division.

Frossard ordered the French army to attack here and launched the Battle of Saarbrücken. The commander of the Second Army behind him was stunned for a moment when he saw Bittenfeldt. Why is the person opposite me so awesome? A small town with no strategic role sends so many people to fight?

Bittenfeld ordered the troops to stand still. He gave the French commander a high look. He thought it was a bait to lure him to attack. Moreover, this town was just a small town with nothing in it. The residents on the border had long been dismissed. Give the French a town to test their skill.

The Prussian infantry division stationed fought with the French army for three hours. After receiving the order, they began to retreat. The French army occupied the town at no cost.

In this battle, the French army used several times as many troops as the Prussian army and won easily. They won the first battle. The French army lost 86 people and the Prussian army lost 83 people. Regardless of whether it was embarrassing or not, just say whether it was won or not.

Frossard, the commander of the French Second Army, immediately became confused. Is this the Prussian army? But that's it, there's nothing to be afraid of, Berlin is right in front of you, rush over and do it! To be honest, I picked up a screw and thought I could drive a supercar tomorrow.

Brother, you have several times the advantage and still have three more people killed than the Prussian army. Aren’t you embarrassed?

After occupying Saarbrücken, the French army received news that the Third Army led by Old Moltke was preparing to march in the direction of Wisenberg. Wisenberg was only fifty kilometers away from Saarbrücken in a straight line and was about to be attacked. Can make it.

Napoleon III picked up his keyboard and prepared for micro-control. He ordered Bazin's army to return to the defense. There was nothing wrong with his idea. The other side was preparing to attack, and his own side should defend to avoid its sharp edge.

But Frossard acted without authorization and withdrew his troops to the Forbach defense line without receiving orders. Seeing this, Bittenfeldt did not launch an attack. He chose to wait and see for the time being.

The person in charge of garrisoning Wiesenberg was French General MacMahon. This man was an opponent that even Moltke had to take seriously.

Ducrot under his command sent people to investigate the direction of the Prussian army. The result was that there was no military deployment to attack Wiesenberg and no Prussian action was seen.

McMahon cautiously warned several division commanders not to launch an attack rashly unless they had their own orders. Underestimating the enemy was a taboo for military officers, even if the enemy was not found.

However, several French division commanders did not listen to McMahon's suggestion. When the Prussian Third Army came opposite Wiesenberg, Ducrot directly greeted him. A Bavarian Army of the German Army fought with two Prussian divisions. counterattacked.

After the battle began, the Prussian army immediately set up artillery and bombed the French position, blowing up a large gap in the French position. The Prussian army penetrated through this gap and launched an assault on the French army.

Ducrot's First Division could not face the powerful Prussian army alone and immediately retreated. He was a fast runner. Duet, the commander of the Second Division who waded into the muddy waters with him, led his troops to give the Prussian army a hard time. , the division commander himself was also killed on the battlefield.