My Italian: Chapter 558 Army expansion

The Italian Navy decided to temporarily build four new battleships in response to the British temporary addition of six. Now that Italy has followed up, Germany, its main opponent, is naturally not far behind. It also announced that it will temporarily add two ships this year as a response, and in addition, it will add two ships next year.

One more thing, the battleship to be built by Germany will also use the same 380mm main gun as Italy.

For the British Empire, the sudden increase in the construction of warships in Germany and Italy is undoubtedly a provocation. For this reason, London newspapers shouted that the actions of Germany and Italy are undoubtedly challenging the sea power of the British Empire. For this reason, the United Kingdom is willing to spend the last penny to protect its sea power advantage.

For a while, the heat of the three-nation naval competition occupied the headlines of countries all over the world. And the competition of the three countries at sea has also filled the whole world with topics.

The Navy has had an unprecedentedly prosperous year this year. For the Army, which also belongs to the military, don't be too envious.

But envy is useless, the army needs to come up with its own method.

Therefore, it is necessary to come up with new gadgets in the army to let the king know that the army is the strongest guarantee for the kingdom.

So what attracts the king's attention the most? In fact, the simplest army at all levels will do.

At present, the latest establishment of the Italian Army is the new army establishment adopted in 1905. According to this establishment, a division of the three infantry regiments with full staff should reach more than 14,000 people.

At present, the divisions in the Army that have completed this establishment account for two-thirds of the divisions in the Army.

For the army, the next task is to complete the reform of the third regiment division as soon as possible on the one hand, and to change the configuration of new weapons in the army on the other hand.

In a conference room of the Army Building, a meeting related to the future establishment of the Army is being held. The senior Army leaders, led by the Army Minister, General Simeone, the Chief of General Staff, General Dalkiang, and the Director of Education, General Baxter, We are listening to the report from Maj. Gen. Cabrera, Chief of Equipment Training.

"According to the reports of the third division and the ninth division on the use of new weapons, our equipment training department believes that it is feasible for the army to issue new weapons mortars and machine guns at the battalion and company level. The distribution of new weapons should also be based on Battalion-based, which can enhance its resilience in various battles..."

At this time, the generals are listening quietly and earnestly to the report of the Director of Equipment Training of the Ministry of the Army. Apart from the voice of the major general in the venue, there is only the rustling sound of pens scratching the paper. with notes.

As for the use of new weapons by the 3rd and 9th Divisions, this is an experiment that has been conducted in the Army for more than a year.

In this experiment, the two troops organized new weapons at the three levels of the regiment, battalion and company respectively. Among them, the third division directly equips the Reverie light machine guns to the platoon level (one machine gun group, one machine gun, four-man formation), and the heavy machine guns to the company level (one machine gun squad, two heavy machine guns, twelve-man formation ), mortar equipment to the battalion (one mortar platoon, four mortars and twenty-four personnel).

As for the Ninth Division, the mortars are placed at the regiment level (12 mortars in a mortar company, 158 people), the heavy machine guns are placed at the battalion level (eight heavy machine guns in a machine gun company), and the light machine guns are placed at the battalion level. Company level (one machine gun squad with four Ravelli light machine guns).

The two divisions then wrote down their experience in using new weapons through various training and actual combat exercises, etc., and submitted them to the Army Department, and the Army Department then made changes based on the experience and experience of the two.

The experience of the front-line combat troops is the most real, good is good, and nothing will be hidden.

The results of the tests of the two parties are also based on actual combat. In this regard, the equipment of the third division is lowered to the lower level, and it is more handy for dealing with emergencies and actual combat training. Medium adaptability, and the use of details.

Now that the pros and cons of both are pretty clear, the next step is to announce the results.

"According to the judgment of our equipment training department, the current third division's method of organizing new weapons to the battalion and company level is more in line with operational needs."

As Major General Cabrera's voice fell, the sound in the venue became noisy, and many generals present began to whisper to each other, discussing the use and training of new weapons by their troops in the future.

"Quiet."

However, following Admiral Simeone's words, the venue immediately calmed down again.

I saw the head of the army speak. "As for the use of new weapons by various troops, you can come down and talk. Now let me say a few words."

Facing Simeone's words, no one dared to speak anymore.

Simeone is very satisfied with the current results, and he continued. "Next, all troops need to make preparations for the new weapons at the battalion and company level. This is a test for all of us. Only when the use of new weapons is practiced makes perfect, can the Army attach importance to them. To I know that these new weapons are not cheap, and the Ministry of the Army has spent a lot of effort to get them for you, so next, all troops need to train basic officers to let them know how to use them, and at the same time target the use of new weapons. method, the Ministry of the Army will also summarize the experience of the best batch of troops and distribute it to the troops.”

In the face of Admiral Simeone, the other generals present could only respond.

The meeting continued, and the next step was the distribution of new equipment and the content of training. Now the generals present are very energetic. Although it is said that everyone has the distribution of new weapons, whoever is the first and who is behind will learn a lot here. Everyone wants their own troops to get it first, but there are always people who are slower. . At this time, it depends on the abilities of the generals, as well as various comprehensive capabilities such as combat effectiveness and training of the troops.

And the final result is also the same. The troops with strong combat effectiveness and those with excellent commanders are all in the first batch, then the second batch that is slightly weaker, and then the third and fourth batches.

After the meeting was over, the generals also left the meeting one after another, and they might not be able to meet each other in the near future, so the necessary communication became a problem they had to consider.

But for the three giants of the Army, these exchanges have nothing to do with them.

"Go, come to my place and have a seat."

Simeone opened his mouth and extended an invitation to the two around him.

"It's been a long time since I sat with you, I just went over to see what good things you have hidden." General Baxter, the director of education, was not polite.

"Go together, go together!"

Next, the three army magnates walked towards Simeone's office of the Minister of War. The three big men were also talking and laughing along the way, which was very lively.

When he came to his office, Simeone greeted the two to sit down and then spoke. "I'm going to say one thing, so keep quiet."

The two of them, who had known for a long time that something must have happened, immediately nodded. "I knew you must have something to do when you greeted us, so let's talk about it and we won't spread it."

"It's like this. I met His Majesty the day before yesterday, and His Majesty gave me a hint to ask our army to raise its funding to 600 million lire next year."

"It's true."

General Dalkion, the chief of staff, couldn't sit still immediately, and stood up abruptly.

"His Majesty hinted it himself." Simeone replied.

"If this is the case, that would be great. The military expenditure of 600 million lire is enough for our army to do a lot of things."

Admiral Baxter, the director of education, also replied in surprise.

God is pitiful, although the army's funds have increased in recent years, the army's tasks are also heavy. On the one hand, the army needs to expand its scale, and on the other hand, the army's three-regiment system also needs to be reorganized. Not to mention the changes in weapons and equipment involved. In addition, the Army also needs to research, develop and purchase new weapons. These piles of things all require precious funds, so the Army has actually been living very tight.

Now His Majesty has personally hinted that the army will increase its funding to 600 million, which is great news.

Although the two giants were very happy, Simeone, as the party involved, was a little heavy-hearted.

"Next, our army's mission will be even heavier. The money is not so easy to get. According to the performance of Germany and France this year, we in Italy must not stay out of it."

"This is inevitable. Our army alone will take away 600 million lire, and the navy will definitely not be less than 400 million. The total annual financial revenue is only so much. Is it still not clear how much money will be taken?"

The chief of staff, Admiral Dalkion, spoke at this moment, and it was obvious that he could see clearly.

"It's nothing, it's just that we can change our previous mistakes and get back the losses that Italy suffered before." The words of Admiral Baxter, the director of education, undoubtedly showed his attitude.

As for who it is aimed at, it is still unclear.

Many of Italy's losses in modern times were caused by its neighbor France.

It can't be seen that the director of education is very hostile to France.

"Your Majesty must have a request?"

At this moment, Admiral Dalkion asked. UU reading www.uukanshu.com

Facing the question of the Chief of Staff, Simeone nodded.

"Yes, there is indeed a request. Your Majesty has asked our army to expand the size of the army to 700,000 in the next three years."

Simeone's words made the two generals sit up straight, which was not easy at all. You must know that the current Italian army is only 460,000, which needs to be expanded by half within three years, which is not a small pressure on the army.

Of course, more importantly, the procurement of weapons and equipment will also increase a lot, and the army's tasks will be heavier.

"The difficulty is not small, but it is acceptable." Admiral Baxter analyzed brilliantly.

"That's true, but our army has benefited, hasn't it?"

"It looks like we still have three years to prepare."

The three army giants have basically figured out His Majesty's intentions.

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