"I really didn't expect that in two years, a country that even Napoleon could be helpless, would collapse. It turns out that victory is not far from us." Princess Mary said with a smile.

"Haha, although I hate the Russians very much and the Tsar, I have to say that all countries are not ready to fight a war that lasts for two years, right? And what I can be sure of is that if I rely solely on my own strength, the situation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire would be even worse, and even the first wave of attacks from the Russians could not bear! While Russia collapsed, the Austro-Hungarian Empire might not be spared." The old man said mercilessly.

"Haha." The princess said a little, not saying anything more.

"This time is still too long. I need a better way to defeat Russia as soon as possible! Within one and a half years, I will generally solve the problem of the Eastern Front." The prince thought for a while and said.

"This is probably difficult. Your country's strategic focus is on the Western Front. The Eastern Front must be defended. According to my estimate, it would be great that your country's troops on the Eastern Front can barely defend their own borders. The Austro-Hungarian Empire could not even defend its own home. Once the other party invaded East Prussia and Silesia, it could obtain the supplies there and affect the mobilization situation of the two countries. When the main force of Germany turns over and drives the Russian army together with Austro-Hungary, it will waste not only troops and resources, but more time." The old man shook his head and said, not optimistic about the prince's idea.

"He was right. After the outbreak of World War 1, the Austro-Hungarian Legion was defeated thousands of miles. East Prussia in Germany was also breached. Even in 1915, Russia occupied some parts of Austro-Hungary. Overall, the Russian army began to have a high combat effectiveness. The two sides had a long war in the Polish region." The prince's evaluation of the veteran improved a lot.

"In my opinion, if you want to speed up the process of Russia's collapse, then you must first do two things. The first point is that Russia's attack on the Austro-Hungarian Empire must be stopped. It is not necessary to resist Austro-Hungarian's ability to repel its opponents, but at least it must be equal in combat losses. Even in this case, you will suffer a loss. Austro-Hungarian lost 300,000 troops, and it is difficult to complete the supplement, and Russia's supplement of 300,000 troops is easy to get back!"

"Second, Germany must make a breakthrough in the direction of the direction of the German army! Part of the Russian army faced by the German army, and even a built-in destroying a Russian army! Only in this way will the Russians have a gap on the battlefield on the Eastern Front, a gap that cannot be bridged even if they turn to defense, paving the way for a series of large-scale attacks by the Allies on the Eastern Front. If these two points are not done, it will be difficult to shorten the war. It is not that Germany is not strong, but that Austro-Hungary is too weak." The old man still did not forget to satirize Austro-Hungary's weakness at this time.

"Your tactical thinking seems to be still on defensive counterattacks. During the opponent's attack, you discover the opponent's weaknesses and loopholes, and then take the opportunity to severely damage them. Before the opponent turns to defense, weaken the opponent as much as possible. Finally, through continuous positional battles, it is like a millstone. Is that true?" the prince asked.

"Are there any other tactics now? The war is more solidified than the Napoleon era. The effect of tactics seems to be increasingly weak under firepower like a volcano eruption. The troops move slowly and slowly. The failed side can retreat step by step based on the position and then establish a new line of defense, while the attacking side cannot advance quickly. They can only wipe out their opponents a little bit."
Chapter completed!