Wars were fought for money and food. It was impossible for Sardinia to fight for a long time. It was not easy to get a loan from John Bull. It was almost impossible for Sardinia to get another loan.
The Republic of Italy was in danger. If the war in Venice was not over by the time the Austrian civil war was over, the consequences would be obvious.
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At the frontline in Venice, Bartolio was in high spirits at the headquarters of the Kingdom of Sardinia. No, he was commanding the army.
Regardless of the combat power of the two sides, Sardinia had an absolute advantage in terms of the number of troops.
The total number of troops that Austria could send to the battlefield in Venice was less than 100,000, while Bartolio had 200,000 troops. Even if part of the troops were held back by the Lombardy rebellion, he still had 160,000 troops.
"Marshal, there's news from home. The Government of Vienna has sent 50,000 reinforcements to the Venice area. They ordered us to take Venice before the enemy's reinforcements arrive!"
The intelligence officer's words scared Bartolio half to death. He hurriedly asked, "When will the enemy's reinforcements arrive in Venice?"
"The Government of Vienna transferred 50,000 troops from the Austrian army. They're rushing over from Koppenburg. It won't take more than half a month at the latest. It'll be 10 days at the earliest."
After hearing this news, Bartolio shifted his attention to the map and looked at it carefully.
The attack on Venice was originally intended to force the Austrian army to return and relieve the pressure on the Republic of Italy.
However, this was based on the premise that Sardinia had conquered Venice. The two sides were still fighting. If Austria had 50,000 more troops, how could he fight?
If the Republic of Italy was saved, it would be strategically feasible to do nothing on the battlefield in Venice.
Bartolio was not optimistic about the Republic of Italy. Even if Austria lost 50,000 troops, it would not change the outcome of the war.
Without hesitation, Bartolio decisively ordered, "We don't have much time. Order the troops to get ready. We'll start the attack at 9: 30 tomorrow morning!
General Messi, lead the second and eighth divisions. You must take Trento within three days, then penetrate the enemy's rear and cut off their retreat.
General F * ck you … "
At the headquarters of the Austrian army, Marshal Radquis also received the news of the reinforcements earlier than the Italians.
The advancement in Hungary was too smooth. The Bohemian army had crossed the Danube and surrounded Budapest. The Croatian army was less than 100 kilometers away from Budapest.
At this time, the importance of the Austrian army had decreased. They did not need so many troops, so Franz naturally chose to reinforce the battlefield in Venice.
Marshal Radquis was relieved. Without reinforcements, even if he could win, he would not be able to expand the results of the battle if he only relied on his own forces to fight the enemy.
"Marshal, should we change our deployment and wait for the reinforcements to arrive before fighting the enemy?" Victor suggested.
Marshal Radquis shook his head and said, "No, the frontline troops have probably already started fighting. It's too late to change the military deployment.
I've already ordered the reinforcements to abandon their supplies and hurry over. Under normal circumstances, they should be able to make it in time for this battle. "
There was no doubt that the Kingdom of Sardinia had misjudged. They did not expect the Austrian reinforcements to go into battle lightly.
This was the advantage of fighting at home. They could march with only light weapons when necessary, and they could ask the local government to provide them with food. They could also restock their ammunition in Venice.
The turning point of the Ausar War had appeared, and the focus was now on time.
If Badolio could defeat the Austrian army before the Austrian reinforcements arrived, the Kingdom of Sardinia would gain a temporary military advantage, and the war might even end with a decent ending.
On the contrary, if Marshal Radquis was victorious, Sardinia would have to prepare to defend its territory.
On the 9th of May, 1848, the battle of Venice broke out. The first to suffer was the Tuscan army, which ran the fastest.
Alright, Grand Duke Leopoldo II of Tuscany was also supported by Austria. He did not want to fight Austria at all and was only mobilized because of the popular will.
Leopoldo II's ability to scheme was passable. At the very least, he was good at killing people with a borrowed knife. For example, he had tricked the nationalists into joining the expeditionary army.
Not everyone was self-aware. For example, the leader of the Tuscan nationalists, Mr. Maherder, believed himself to be a godly strategist. He had taken over the position of commander-in-chief and was prepared to use this battle to gain political capital.
"Division commander, the fish have entered the net so quickly. Will there be a problem?" Chief of Staff Fislav asked uncertainly.
"A problem? According to our intelligence, this enemy is acting alone. The nearest enemy unit is 30 kilometers away.
By the time their reinforcements arrive, the battle will be over. Don't tell me that these five thousand enemies can stop our Sixth Division for a day? "Sixth Division Commander Moore analyzed.
"But aren't the enemy's performance too stupid? How dare they infiltrate alone with such a small number of people? Do they think they are Napoleon?" Chief of Staff Fislav frowned.
"Who cares? Anyway, our mission is to defeat this enemy. No matter what the enemy's plot is, we'll eat the bait first.
The enemy this time is from four different countries. They have many internal conflicts. Maybe this Tuscan army has been betrayed! "Mokes guessed.
After some thought, Fislav did not find any problems and said, "Alright then, let's fight first. But send more scouts to be careful of enemy reinforcements!"
Time passed by slowly. Following Morkes's command, the sound of cannons firing could be heard. The battle of Venice had begun.
The sudden enemy attack stunned the marching Tuscan army.
Mahler was an excellent speaker, and he might have been an excellent writer, but he was definitely not a military strategist.
Maherder looked down on the corrupt Tuscan nobles. The officers in this expeditionary force were all personally appointed by him. Most of them were patriotic youths.
They were all very hot-blooded. They were dissatisfied with the slow marching speed of their teammates, so they ran a little faster and accidentally ran to the front.
Thanks to the usual propaganda, in their hearts, the Austrian Empire was corrupt and their army was weak. The Kingdom of Sardinia had taken over Lombardy without any bloodshed, which made them even more convinced.
So when they encountered the enemy, their first reaction was not panic but surprise. Then, they gave the order to counterattack without hesitation. The young officers even led by example and charged to the front.
