Revolutionary Todyo
Banned
Germany might have the numerical advantage, but the fact is they're not getting into France untill they get past the border forts, and if French infatry and artillery is really superior at this point that's not going to happen. The Germans couldn't get past Verdun in 1916, and that's when France was stretched over another a much larger front (albeit they had British help and the Germans were manning their lines by themselves) and the numerical, technological and srategic advantage was entirely to Germany.
Italian and Austro-Hungarian intervention? What are they going to do? The reasons Italy stayed out of the Great War untill 1915 are still very relevant in 1887, and either way their military will still be appalling if not worse. AH could maybe add to the Italian front if Italy does even enter, but that's still not very likely, and if they enter just to support Germany then all they can do is add bodies to the Lorraine meat grinder.
I really feel sorry for France right now, all the Germanophilia on this site, combined with being crushed twice and very nearly crushed once has really ruined the reputation of former Great Power and military force.
Italian and Austro-Hungarian intervention? What are they going to do? The reasons Italy stayed out of the Great War untill 1915 are still very relevant in 1887, and either way their military will still be appalling if not worse. AH could maybe add to the Italian front if Italy does even enter, but that's still not very likely, and if they enter just to support Germany then all they can do is add bodies to the Lorraine meat grinder.
I really feel sorry for France right now, all the Germanophilia on this site, combined with being crushed twice and very nearly crushed once has really ruined the reputation of former Great Power and military force.
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