Wild North America 1846

The Prussian-Austrian War was raging, and the situation of the war was one-sided, which surprised all the European countries watching.

Among them, the most anxious is the French Empire.

Originally at the beginning of the war

The Kingdom of Prussia's cheating ally, the Kingdom of Italy, was about to collapse on the southern front, which made the French let go of their nervous hearts.

Napoleon III was even in the mood to go to the Palace of Versailles in the southwestern suburbs for vacation, and by the way, he had a tryst with his mistress and spent more than ten wonderful days.

The pace of military mobilization prepared by the French also slowed down, and the French General Staff made a wrong judgment;
It is believed that the template for the war between the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia is the North American War. This war will be fought anxiously and repeatedly, lasting at least half a year or even longer, and it is impossible to tell the winner in a short time.

That being the case, then continue to watch the big drama!
who would have thought

The main force of the Prussian army on the northern front swept through 22 German Confederate countries like a storm, and defeated the armies of Hanover, Bavaria and Saxony, showing unprecedented combat effectiveness.

This made the French nervous again. Thinking about the powerful Habsburg dynasty behind them, and the natural geographical conditions, the mountains are difficult to block, and it is impossible to be easily defeated by the army of the Kingdom of Prussia, right?
The more the Frenchman thinks about it, the more reliable he is, so it's okay.

So Paris continued to hold luxurious aristocratic balls day and night. While eating melons with great interest, while watching the great chaos among the German nations, it felt as comfortable as drinking iced champagne in the dog days.

But who would have guessed
The Austrians actually gave up the defense of the steep castles and passes in the Sudeten Mountains and the Ore Mountains, allowing the Prussian army to drive straight in. After rushing into the hills and plains, they rushed and fought, which led to a drastic change in the war situation.

The ups and downs of the mood are like a roller coaster, and no matter how good the temper is, it can't stand it.

After receiving the urgent report, the French Emperor Napoleon III hurriedly ended his leisurely vacation at the Palace of Versailles and rushed back to Paris.

After seeing the latest bulletin from the military, he was furious, scolding the Austrians as "a bunch of hopelessly stupid" "Joseph has been corroded by alcohol and women, just like an idiot."

Cursing is cursing, and Napoleon III at this time has nothing to do.

in his original vision;

It wanted to learn from the Tang Empire, which did not intervene in the early days of the American Civil War, but reaped a lot of benefits by transporting supplies and military equipment, and supported the struggle between the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia.

When the two sides were exhausted from fighting, it was time for the French army to make a magnificent appearance and stand on the side of the Austrians, punishing the Prussian Kingdom who tried to unify the German Confederation, thereby establishing France's dominance throughout Europe.

At this time, the two German brothers were exhausted from fighting, and they would fall down with just a slight push.France was able to eat a lot of oil in the post-war negotiations and obtain the maximum benefits at the minimum cost.

The abacus is very good, but it's a pity that the Austrians can't bear it!

Calculating how long it took, it has only been three weeks since the outbreak of the Prussian-Austrian War. The army of the Kingdom of Prussia has swept across the countries of the German Confederation and penetrated deeply into the hinterland of the Elbe River, posing a real threat to the rule of the Austrian Empire.

If the main corps of the Austrian army is encircled and wiped out, the next step is for the Prussian army to approach Vienna.

European countries do not have the huge depth of thousands of kilometers like North America. Even though the Austrian Empire is the most powerful empire in Europe, it only has a territory of 65 square kilometers.

The Prussian army rushed and fought all the way, penetrating more than 380 kilometers and had already entered the heartland, not far from the capital Vienna.

"Immediately mobilize troops to the Franco-Prussian border to show the tough attitude of the French Empire. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is acting together to put pressure on the royal families of Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium and Norway, as well as the British and Tsarist Russia. We need to gather all the forces in Europe to show toughness Stand. The military actions of the Kingdom of Prussia have deeply hurt the peace and stability of Europe and destroyed the traditional borders of the German states. This is an offense that must not be allowed..." Napoleon III said loudly, waving his powerful arms.

His face was flushed with excitement. As the emperor of the French Empire and a politician with great strategic vision, he clearly knew that the rapid rise of the Kingdom of Prussia would greatly damage France's dominant position in Europe.

On the side of the couch, how can you allow others to sleep soundly?
Marshal of the French Army, the Duke of Bejou, hesitated for a while, then nodded and replied, "As His Majesty ordered, I will immediately mobilize the garrison in the Eastern Province to put pressure on Prussia."

"Within a week, I hope to mobilize no less than 10 troops to Chen Bing border, can the Ministry of the Army do it?"

"This...is very difficult." Duke Beiru shook his head solemnly, and then explained;

"Your Majesty;

As a global military force, France's army power projection includes Algeria in North Africa, Egypt, Monaco, and the Balkan hotspots in Europe. In addition, in the Near East such as Lebanon and Syria, Indochina, East Asia, and French colonies all over the world, there are Quite a military presence.

As the country with the most powerful army in the world today, it is an indisputable fact that more than half of the French Army's military forces are performing tasks around the world all year round.

Over the years
After Britain and France jointly won the second war against the Qing Dynasty, they focused on conquering more colonies in the Indochina Peninsula, so they invested a considerable amount of troops.

There is also Egypt, which involves a large part of the energy of the French Army.

Today's French domestic forces are quite tense. If there is no military mobilization or cancellation of vacations, the Ministry of War will not be able to mobilize more troops.

Judging from the current situation, at most 6 to 65000 people can be mobilized. "

The French Empire implemented a professional sergeant system. The soldiers in the French army were all professional soldiers with long service years and rich combat experience. Veterans in their 40s and [-]s abound. They made great achievements in the process of colonizing the world and are well-known all over the world.

The advantages of this organization are obvious, and the disadvantages are also obvious, that is, it is difficult to quickly expand the size of the army.

Moreover, the leave of French soldiers is very important and cannot be deprived easily, even if His Majesty the Emperor does not have sufficient reasons.

Napoleon III did not rely on the throne that he won immediately, nor did he rely on the throne inherited from heredity, but relied on political opportunism and the legacy of his uncle, Emperor Napoleon, to establish the Second French Empire.

Whether mobilizing the army or launching a foreign war, Napoleon III had to play games with the parliament and other political forces in the empire, and promised benefits to win alliances in order to promote the implementation of relevant policies.

He did not have the arrogance and lofty prestige of Emperor Napoleon who made a decisive decision with one word, and faced many difficulties.

There are many local forces and congressmen in the provinces of France, representing the political ideas of emerging capitalism, usurers, royalists, reformers, democratic freedom forces, etc., and they are united under the command of the Second French Empire, trying to restore the former glory of the Gallic Rooster .

you're welcome

The Second French Empire is like a loose yolk egg, and the imperial power is a hard shell covering the loose yolk egg. It looks solid but actually breaks when it is knocked. The historical process has also proved this point.

After the Franco-Prussian War, the French Second Empire collapsed...

The meaning of Marshal Bejou is very clear;

There are about 6 troops in France, including about 7 to [-] defensive troops stationed in various fortresses. They cannot easily move without authorization, lest they give neighboring countries an opportunity.

For example, in the Apennine Peninsula area occupied by France, if the French army retreats, the Italian army will occupy the above-mentioned area in minutes.

At that time, it will be difficult to restore French rule without a war.

In addition, France and Spain, Belgium, Prussia and Austria also have more or less similar border demarcation issues, and they cannot give in at all.

Among the remaining 13 to 14 people, apart from some logistics troops and local garrisons in the country, there are also officers and soldiers who have returned from overseas vacations.

Most of them have been deployed overseas for 1 to 2 years or even longer, and it is rare for them to return to China to enjoy a long vacation. At this time, the emergency call must be authorized by the parliament, rather than Napoleon III.

Even if they are recruited, whether these officers and soldiers on leave are willing is another matter.

Excluding these officers and soldiers on vacation, the field troops that can be used in France are at best 5 to 6 people, and about 7 people are crowded, and no more can really be used.

This is the embarrassment of Napoleon III, not enough prestige in the army and among the people!

Hearing Marshal Bejou's answer, Napoleon III's blushing face twitched violently because of excitement, and after pondering for a while, he said;
"Since it is difficult to mobilize an army of 10 people, we should try our best to focus on domestic troops and quickly rush to the eastern Franco-Prussian border to cool down those hot-headed Prussians." Considering the difficulty of persuading the parliament, Napoleon III frowned. Time has wrinkled the old high, and the tone has dropped a lot.

Marshal Anjou raised his hand in an elegant chivalrous salute, and replied respectfully: "As you wish, my honorable majesty."

"Your Excellency the Marshal, do you think Britain will intervene?"

"It's a pity...Your Majesty, I think the British will be very happy to see the rise of Prussia. As long as they can add trouble to France, even if they pay money or lose part of their interests, the British will spare no effort to do it. We are in North America Great harm was done to Britain in the War of Independence, and London has always remembered this hatred!"

"Damn Brits, damn Yankees, damn Prussians, and those damn Orientals are all bad things." Napoleon III lost control of his emotions again and couldn't help cursing.

Marshal Anjou shrugged helplessly, not intending to participate in this topic.

Incompetence and rage can't solve any practical problems. The performance of the Prussian army in the war is extremely dazzling, which makes him feel deeply threatened.

In particular, the advanced Mauser 1865 rifle has attracted the attention of the French military, and they have pushed forward to fully equip the troops with new French rifles and new breech-loading artillery.

Compared with Britain's sea power country, France is a traditional land power country. It pays more attention to the development of army equipment and invests more in research and development. This is the foundation of France.