Against Entente AI

[Metalist]

Can the new emperor find a remedy for the chronic instability of the Empire? We will see. Here's the full text of the event: "Recognizing the growing pressures of nationalism among the many ethnic groups within Austria-Hungary, Karl intended to stabilize the empire by replacing Austro-Hungarian dualism with a Triple Monarchy in which the empire's Slavs would be given an equal voice in government. While such radical reforms might have saved the empire, Hungary and those with vested interests in the existing structure were profoundly hostile to the idea. Serbian nationalists saw the move as a threat to their desired secession and the formation of a greater Serbia. Ignoring pleas for caution from his advisors Karl initiated his reforms, transforming the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary and making the Slavic lands a bulwark against foreign expansionism."

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This time I was successful in influencing China, but it was not enough to trigger a shift in alignment. There is also a chance that Japan might invade if China goes pro-Central Powers.

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In the West, I aim to strike both the British and the French by targeting Arras for the Grand Offensive. For this aim, the 1st Army is being transferred from the Paris frontier, leaving that sector to the 3rd Army. Despite the rain, I intend to attack this turn; I want the initial heavy combat concluded before the Grand Offensive in the East begins.

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As Germany pivots West, Austria-Hungary is also required to conduct a Grand Offensive to avoid a loss of National Will. You can see the target area on the map. The 5th Army is currently being transferred from Romania, as I believe the forces remaining there will be sufficient to knock the latter out of the war. Three German armies will support the Austrian drive, with the offensive likely commencing in June once the 5th Army is in position.

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[Randomizer]

Hopefully, France fails to get a Patriotic Reaction and recover from its NW collapse.

-C

[Metalist]

So, the German 1st and 2nd Armies begin their grand offensive. The initial objective is to capture Arras, which will be enough to reward Germany +10 NW points. However, the ultimate objective is to destroy the Entente forces north of the Somme. The German armies will try to develop infiltration tactics—Stormtroopers to the front lines!!!

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In the meantime, the Austrian 6th Army will attack the remnants of the Serbian Army defending Romania.

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[Metalist]

The Germans managed to implement infiltration tactics, which were helpful in defeating the Entente in Arras. I initially thought that Russians fighting in France was just AI absurdity, but apparently they did send nearly 45k men: https://web.archive.org/web/20080119212 ... rmarne.htm

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The Serbs just don't give up. Crossing a river made it difficult for the Austrians as well.

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The first encounters between the Italians and Austrians were small skirmishes, but more will surely come.

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[Randomizer]

I initially thought that Russians fighting in France was just AI absurdity, but apparently they did send nearly 45k

There is pretty complete book on this subject. See With Snow On Their Boots: The Tragic Odyssey of the Russian Expeditionary Force in France During World War 1 by Jamie H. Cockfield.

-C