In the Russian army, an infantry division only had a little over ten thousand soldiers. There were even many troops that were not full. A cavalry regiment only had a few thousand people.
Not only that, but the equipment of the Russian army was also very poor. Not only were there few cannons, but there were also not many machine guns.
This was also the reason why the army of the Russian Empire usually won by numbers in war.
Under the same conditions, the Russian army was no match for the other European powers.
Grand Duke Michael naturally wanted to change this situation. He requested the troops under his command to change the old habits of the Russian army. Not only was their firepower powerful, but they had also strengthened their individual training. Even in terms of individual quality, it might not be up to the standard of the German Empire's army. However, it couldn't be too far off.
In that case, the Russian Empire had the advantage in terms of military strength, population, and resources.
In the future war, the Russian Empire's chances of winning were undoubtedly much greater.
Under Grand Duke Michael's urging, all the troops in the Caucasus Military Region were equipped and expanded.
Currently, the infantry division of the Caucasus Military Region had more than 18,500 soldiers.
Each infantry squad was made up of 14 soldiers, including the squad leader and deputy squad leader. The squad leaders and deputy squad leaders were equipped with a pistol as well as a Mosinaga rifle. In addition, a two-man machine gun squad would be set up. Each infantry squad would be equipped with a light machine gun, 13 rifles, and two pistols.
Three infantry squads formed a platoon. In addition to the platoon leader and deputy platoon leader, there was a medic and a messenger. In addition, there would be a four-man Maxim heavy machine gun team and a four-man 60mm light mortar team. The entire infantry platoon had a total of 54 people.
The three platoons formed an infantry company. Apart from that, there was also a company and a heavy firepower group equipped with two heavy machine guns and two 80mm medium mortars. Each infantry company had about two hundred people.
The four infantry companies formed an infantry battalion, along with the battalion headquarters, heavy mortar platoons, reconnaissance platoons, and supply platoons. The heavy mortar platoon was equipped with four 120mm heavy mortars. Each battalion had a thousand soldiers.
The three infantry battalions formed an infantry regiment. Apart from the regimental headquarters, there were also artillery companies, reconnaissance companies, and logistics companies. The artillery company was equipped with six field cannons. The total number of people in the group was 3,800.
Three infantry regiments and an artillery regiment formed an infantry division. Apart from that, the division headquarters also had a reconnaissance battalion, an engineering battalion, and a logistics battalion. The total strength of the division was 18,500 people. The artillery regiment was equipped with 24 105mm light howitzers and 48 75mm field cannons.
In this way, one of Grand Duke Michael's infantry divisions was equipped with 24 105mm light howitzers and 66 75mm field cannons.
Such firepower was unique in the Russian Empire. Even in the whole of Europe, it was considered extremely powerful.
A few years later, if they were to start a war with the Dongyang people, as long as the navy did not screw up, the army would definitely be able to beat up the Dongyang people.
If the Japanese dared to use the Pig Strike, they would only die more.
Under such circumstances, the 20 infantry divisions of the Caucasus military region had a total of 370,000 people.
The remaining 10 cavalry regiments had also expanded. Each cavalry brigade had six cavalry battalions. Each battalion had the same structure as the barracks, but the soldiers were equipped with warhorses and sabers. In addition, there was also the brigade artillery battalion, equipped with 24 75mm mountain cannons, as well as other troops directly under the brigade. Each cavalry regiment had over nine thousand men.
In this case, the number of soldiers in the Caucasus Military Region had already reached 460,000, exceeding the stipulated number of 160,000.
In addition, Grand Duke Michael also established a heavy artillery brigade and four mountain infantry brigades.
The heavy artillery consisted of 144 155mm heavy howitzers to further increase the firepower of the troops.
As for the Mountain Infantry Brigade, it was specially formed for fighting in the mountains because the Caucasus region was a mountainous region.
With this, the troops under the jurisdiction of the entire Caucasus military region had reached more than 500,000 people.
Although it was much smaller than the army of the Russian Empire controlled by Tsar Nicholas II. However, in terms of combat power, it was definitely stronger than the Russian army.
Now that the army was strong, Grand Duke Michael's plan could be put on the agenda.
"Everything is ready. Then, it was time to send the Tsar to meet God. Only in this way could he quickly take over the Russian Empire.”Grand Duke Michael said to himself.
On April 30, 1796, Grand Duke Michael summoned Lieutenant General Brushilov, Chief of Staff of the Caucasus Military Region, and Major General Vasily, Chief of Intelligence.
"Generals, after years of preparation, everything is ready. The current situation does not allow us to wait any longer. As for the Intelligence Bureau, let's start executing the Satan Plan!”Grand Duke Michael ordered.
"Yes, Your Excellency!" Major General Vasily was personally promoted by Grand Duke Michael and was responsible for the establishment of his intelligence agency. He was loyal.
This most important plan was also personally formulated by Major General Vasily at the request of Grand Duke Michael.
Everything was to send Nicholas II to meet God.
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