Germanic Empire: Please call me Wilhelm III

Königsberg, East Prussia.

It was not only the capital of East Prussia, but also the headquarters of the 9th Army of the Germanic Empire.

The current commander of the 9th Army is General Hindenburg, a general from a Junker aristocracy who is extremely loyal to His Majesty the Emperor.

The Germanic Imperial Army scored a major victory on the Western Front, which delighted General Hindenburg and the generals of the entire 9th Army. Everyone knows that this battle was too important for the Germanic Empire.

The victory of the army at the front meant that they were one step closer to the final victory.

At the same time, the entire 9th Army was also looking forward to it, waiting for the attack of Old Maozi. They are also eager to fight, eager to be able to win.

After the Northwest Army Group of the Russian Army began to move, the 9th Army of the German Imperial Army immediately learned the relevant news and immediately responded.

Admiral Hindenburg summoned General von Prittowitz, deputy commander of the army group, General Maxhoffmann, chief of staff of the army group, and division and brigade commanders under his command.

“Gentlemen, the Imperial Army won a major victory on the battlefield on the Western Front, and dealt a severe blow to the arrogance of the Sun and the Gauls. However, the Russians were ready to attack us and support the Sun and the Gauls.

As warriors of the Empire, our mission is to hold East Prussia and annihilate the invading enemy! Although, our enemy is strong and has much more troops than us. However, I firmly believe that we will be able to win in the end! ”

General Hindenburg appeared very confident.

“Your Excellency Commander, the 1st Army of the Tsarist Russians has 200,000 people, and the 2nd Army has 250,000 people, which is 2.25 times our strength.” General von Prittowitz reminded.

“I know. However, the combat effectiveness of the Russian army is low, and its equipment is very rudimentary, which is simply not comparable to our elite troops. I believe that one enemy two, or even one enemy three, is not a problem for our soldiers. Moreover, we also have a powerful armored division. The battles of armored forces on the battlefield on the Western Front have proved their strength. In addition to this, we are supported by a fighter wing and a bomber wing of the Air Force. With such a big advantage, it is absolutely impossible for Old Maozi to be our opponent! General Hindenburg said.

The other Germanic generals also nodded their heads one after another.

Everyone is very confident in the next battle.

“Guys, that’s how I think about it. The 1st Army of the Russians, numbering 200,000 men, would advance north of Lake Masuria towards East Prussia. The 2nd Army of the Tsarist Russians, consisting of 250,000 men, advanced north from the south of Lake Masuria. Their strategic intention is already obvious, which is to annihilate our army between Lake Masuri and the Vistula.

There is no doubt that the 2nd Army of the Tsarist Army is their main force. Therefore, I decided to use the favorable terrain of lakes, rivers and swamps in the area north of Lake Masuria to block and resist the attack of the 1st Army of the Russian Army. At the same time, concentrate the main forces, south of Lake Masuri, to encircle and annihilate the 2nd Army of the Russian Army.

As long as we can complete this task, take out the 2nd Army of the Tsarist Army. Then, the 1st Army of the Russian Army would inevitably be frightened and fled. At that time, we are sending out the main forces to launch an attack and strive to annihilate them in one fell swoop! ”

General Hindenburg laid out his plans and plans.

The generals, while comparing the map, deduced and quickly determined the feasibility of this plan.

“General von Prittowitz, I want you to lead three infantry divisions to resist the attack of Old Maozi’s 1st Army north of Lake Masuri. The rest of the troops, led by me personally, were deployed north of the Vistula River, waiting for the main forces of the 2nd Army of the Tsarist Army to take the bait! General Hindenburg said.

“Your Excellency Commander, there is no problem at all, and the mission is guaranteed to be completed!” General von Prittwitz answered immediately.

Although he knew that it was undoubtedly very difficult and dangerous to stop the 200,000 Tsarists with three infantry divisions and more than 50,000 troops.

However, if the deployment is good, and at the same time the firepower advantage of the Germanic Imperial Army is brought into play, there should be no big problem in resisting the attack of the Tsarist Russians.

After all, in lakes and rivers, and on the northern side of the swampy Lake Masuri, there are only a few roads suitable for attack. As long as you hold these places, you will be able to withstand the attack of the Russian army.

“Given that the Russian army has more troops, it also has more artillery. Before we launch an attack on the 2nd Army of the Russian Army, the fighter and bomber wings of the Air Force will fully support you, providing you with air fire support and destroying the Russian artillery as much as possible. By the time we launched an attack on the 2nd Army of the Russian Army, all air power would have to be transferred to our side. General Hindenburg continued.

General von Prittwitz nodded repeatedly, without any objection to this.

“Then, gentlemen, go down and prepare at once. The empire will win, God bless the Germans! General Hindenburg shouted.

“The empire will win, God bless Germania!” The generals are also full of confidence.

Immediately, ten infantry divisions, a cavalry brigade, a heavy artillery brigade and an armored division under the 9th Army of the Germanic Imperial Army immediately took action.

Among them, three infantry divisions were deployed north of Lake Masuri, preparing to withstand the attack of the 1st Army of the Russian Army and buy time for the main force to surround and annihilate the 2nd Army of the Russian Army.

The rest of the troops were hidden between Lake Masuri and the Vistula River, awaiting the arrival of the Russian 2nd Army.

On August 29, 1714, under the orders of Tsar Nicholas II, the Northwestern Army Group of the Russian Army launched an offensive.

The 1st Army of the Russian Army , led by General Leinenkamp, crossed the border and attacked north of Lake Masuri.

The 2nd Army of the Russian Army, led by General Samsonov, attacked from the south of Lake Masuri.

For a time, more than 400,000 Russian troops were menacing, crushing the 9th Army of the German Imperial Army in one fell swoop, and then capturing the entire East Prussian posture.

The battlefield on the Eastern Front, which had been silent since the outbreak of the war, finally began to break out into a fierce battle.