Chapter 10: The First Division
The intelligence returned by the reconnaissance unit indicates that a large number of enemy troops have gathered in Meirier Village, located four kilometers to the west. Our two tank battalions, in coordination with infantry, launched an attack there. The blue side evaluators have determined that the enemy forces were completely annihilated, with another enemy division losing one regiment and one battalion. So far, our forces have achieved complete victory
Beside him, Akado was pointing at the battle map, speaking to the commander of the First Division, Harmon, who was nodding repeatedly
"Of course not! If it were me in command, I would position the enemy to the south of the city, using snipers hidden in all directions to eliminate them, while coordinating with armored units attacking from the flanks to encircle and annihilate these enemy forces"
First, Akado divided the new National Defense Army into five mobile strike forces, deploying three on the western border and two on the eastern border. Each of these three combat clusters is composed of three reorganized army divisions, totaling approximately 150,000 elite soldiers. These soldiers were meticulously selected from the three million personnel of the old German army, and can undoubtedly be regarded as the most elite force.
A thick stack, containing as many as tens of thousands of words, this plan is practically a devil's manual. The entire plan covers more than a dozen fields and over thirty subsidiary plans. If development follows this plan, Germany could not only establish a world-class armed force in the short term, but even instigating another world war would not be mere fantasy.
This single plan exceeds the number of personnel allowed for the German army under the Treaty of Versailles by more than 100 percent. The plan employs a large number of armed forces disguised as civilian personnel to evade inspection by the Allied forces, and it meticulously outlines strategies to deceive the Allied inspectors using methods such as time discrepancies.
"Your soldiers need to rest! Akado! If you continue to fight this way, the flanking maneuver against the enemy's armored forces will lead to excessive fatigue, and ultimately your front line will collapse, allowing the enemy to completely crush the First Division!" Harmon disagreed with Akado's proposal, shaking his head in rebuttal
Their topic was too sensitive. The two staff officers from the field fortifications hurriedly walked out, taking a few steps away with the guard at the door. They formed a small circle about twenty meters away in the open area and lit their cigarettes for each other
"Isn't this not how it's supposed to be used? Aren't these groups you trained meant to prevent the enemy from entering the city?" Sikter looked at Akado in shock and asked.
Danger or Opportunity? Siktor faces a significant choice: if Akado is now dispatched to a corner to cool off, this reckless military expansion plan will be shelved, and Germany will slowly rise again according to its own ideas; if Akado's plan is allowed or even supported, Germany's military strength will expand geometrically, and perhaps in ten years, perhaps in twenty years, Germany will be able to destroy any opponent and become a world-class military power
Commander, on the front, we have coordinated a hunter team with a battalion of soldiers to eliminate at least 900 enemy troops. According to the operational exercise regulations, the enemy division on the front has already lost its offensive capability
"Your Excellency, General! Sickert! What we must do is save all of Germany, allowing this nation to stand among the great powers of the world in the near future! Therefore, we cannot afford to change slowly; we do not have that much time left!" Akado stepped in front of Sickert and solemnly stated, "The military must fully realize modernization in all aspects, defeating the enemy with a new style of warfare previously unseen by them. In this new war, what matters is no longer troop strength, but speed!"
The world's top military power ...! ... This temptation is indeed too sweet. ! Sikter felt a twitch in his heart, and his fingers holding the document involuntarily began to tremble. For this dream, it is worth taking risks. ! If this plan goes awry, I can suppress it immediately; that is not a problem. Once the army grows, the Emperor could even return to his throne, couldn't he? ? Sikter put down the document and looked at Akado. ! If this plan goes awry, I can suppress it immediately; that is not a problem. Once the army grows, the Emperor could even return to his throne, couldn't he? ? Sikter put down the document and looked at Akado.
What if our infantry is not transported to the front lines on bicycles, but rather by trucks and armored vehicles? They could rest on the vehicles, and a day's journey would be similar to camping for them" Akado insisted on his point.
"Hmm." Sikter covered his mouth and fell into deep thought. Akado's plan was exceptionally perfect; it would allow the German armed forces to retain their most elite core. It would be a tremendous waste to use this force for combat; if utilized for command, it would be simply perfect.
However, your operations did not accomplish the task of protecting the city. Although the First Division eliminated the enemy, our city has also been destroyed. General Sikter frowned and said: "We are the National Defense Army, and our mission is to protect the German people behind us"
"Can you make one hundred thousand defeat one million? Trust me, Akado, there is always a limit that cannot be compensated for; the lack of troops will ultimately cost Germany its life! Therefore, we cannot launch the next war." Sikter did not believe in Akado's dreams nor in his words; his stubbornness was well-known in the General Headquarters.
"When did you translate my personal belongings, Major?" Sikter became increasingly dissatisfied with his subordinate, feeling an urge to explode.
The first squad raises the flag! An officer shouted from the trench covered with camouflage netting: "The Hunter Squad has identified the target, confirming that the commander of the Blue Team's attacking forces has been hit"
These troops will be connected by developed railways and highways, allowing for rapid mobilization, in coordination with more than 50,000 border defense forces visibly stationed at the border, capable of at least countering and defeating an enemy force of over 500,000 in a frontal assault
This report left Sikter in a cold sweat; he had always believed himself to be the savior of the German nation and was filled with hope that the German people could rise again through his efforts
"What if we could have more soldiers?" Akado pulled out a cigarette, placed it between his lips, took out a lighter to ignite it, and inhaled deeply before responding.
I never expected that there would be such a young person, who, in the wake of recent failure, is already organizing a transformation of warfare. He actually intends to change the rules of war by his own efforts, aiming to restore Germany to a leading position and to launch a plan for revenge against the entire world from that position.
The Allied Commission prohibits Germany from having reserve soldiers, and we cannot find any loopholes in the Treaty of Versailles! Although we have tried to circumvent some of its provisions, our recent gains have been minimal. You are aware of this. Sikter reflected on all his efforts; he did not know what method Arcado had to create an invisible army.
They allow us to have 100,000 infantry, but we can also utilize hundreds of thousands of police officers! Our soldiers can be trained as company commanders, and the police force can be trained as squad leaders, thus we will have 100,000 company commanders and 300,000 squad leaders. Once war breaks out, with short-term training, we will be able to field an army of 10 million combat-ready troops! Although these troops may not match the combat effectiveness of frontline forces, their structure is complete and they are elite. "Akado revealed his plan. Our soldiers can be trained as company commanders, and the police force can be trained as squad leaders, thus we will have 100,000 company commanders and 300,000 squad leaders. Once war breaks out, with short-term training, we will be able to field an army of 10 million combat-ready troops! Although these troops may not match the combat effectiveness of frontline forces, their structure is complete and they are elite. " Akado revealed his plan.
Two recorders were leaning over the table taking notes, and beside them stood General Sikter, holding a telescope
"If it weren't for General Sikter, I wouldn't exchange seven sniper teams for just over a hundred enemies." Akado sighed, expressing a tone of grievance as if he had lost money in a business deal: "The sniper teams I have meticulously trained, if used strictly according to operational regulations, would lose at most a dozen men, and the enemy would have to sacrifice an entire regiment here!"
"The sniper is surprisingly effective in urban combat; one does not realize until they experience it, and it is quite shocking! Initially, Akka wanted me to form ten sniper teams within the division, and I was somewhat reluctant. Now it seems that even twenty would not be too many!" Harmon said excitedly from the side, "In coordination with a small number of infantry, we managed to take out several hundred enemies in a field of ruins, suffering only over forty casualties ourselves"
But not recently! How many schools does Akka have! Our troops are not yet capable of offensive operations in the short term; we can only barely maintain a defense, right?" Sikter was somewhat angry; he recognized the strength of the First Division but also noticed its issues. This division was clearly prepared for an attack, yet what he needed was a defensive force
General Sikter, one day the German people will rise up and use the swords in their hands to fight for the land beneath their plows, Akado said stubbornly
"Please prepare a plan for me. I want it placed on my desk tomorrow, along with the books. Also! This plan is classified as top secret; I do not want a fourth person to know before its execution." Sikt looked at his old subordinate, who was also his capable assistant, Harmon.
What was the outcome of the battle?" Putting down the telescope, Siket turned around and casually asked as he walked over to the table.
The two combat advisors stared blankly at Akado, and even General Sikter was at a loss for words. General Harmon, standing nearby, was so shocked that he dropped his pencil on the floor. Akado's battle plan left them astounded; facing an enemy force twice their size, the First Division of the National Defense Army actually planned to defeat half of it and then eliminate the other half
"Your Excellency the General! There is a passage in your notebook: 'Any peace treaty, anything that our enemies cannot take from us, is a strong belief. When fate calls upon the German people to arm themselves once again—this day will inevitably come—they will see warriors, not cowards, firmly grasping their loyal weapons. As long as there are hands and will as strong as steel, it does not matter what weapons are used. Is that not so?" Akado asked Sikter. "As long as there are hands and will as strong as steel, it does not matter what weapons are used. Is that not so?" Akado asked Sikter.
After a long time, he finally spoke: "Major, tomorrow I will present your proposal to President Ebert and the most important military leaders, including Marshal Hindenburg. I hope that everything you have planned can become the cornerstone of the rise of this nation, rather than a poison that will doom all of Germany"
Akado and Harmon immediately stood at attention and saluted: "Yes! Your Excellency, the General!"
On the afternoon of the second day, Akado, who had not slept a wink all night, yawned as he placed the proposal on Siket's desk and accepted the coffee that Miss Grace had brought over
Regarding the grand blueprint for the reorganization of the entire national defense forces, Akado has outlined a new path through a concise plan