Frederick II looked at General Frank and said in a deep voice: "I plan to cross the river to fight a battle with the Russian and Austrian forces in the lower reaches of Frank, so we need these hunters to provide us with effective help."
"But now it seems that they have no way to do this."
General Frank nodded and said, "Your Majesty, we may have to explore that area ourselves."
Frederick II sighed and said: "Send a team out to explore the nearby terrain first."
"Only in this way can our subsequent combat plan be formulated."
"At the same time, check out the situation of the Russian army."
"This time, the Russian army is said to be led by Naresh, an old general from Tsarist Russia. We don't know much about him or the tactics he may adopt."
Prussian troops quickly sent out reconnaissance teams.
Even Frederick II personally led a team to investigate.
He discovered that the Russian army had specially chosen a land with rolling hills to station itself.
Using the three highlands of Milburg, Dashpitz, and Judenberg as support points, the troops were divided into three corps. In each corps, the infantry served as the front line, and the cavalry and other troops served as reserve forces.
In the northwest direction, it is the key defense of their troops. There are multi-faceted forts built at the ferry on the Oder River, relying on various fortresses to strengthen the defense.
On the other hand, Fort Mill is guarded by a trainee legion that is known for its poor fighting skills, and its defense is slightly weak.
On the Great Shpitz Highlands, a central artillery unit was deployed to use artillery for long-range defense.
On the other hand, Yudenburg is guarded by the main force of the Tsarist Russian army. With such a layout, the defensive power can be said to be very terrifying, and it will be very difficult to break through.
No matter which side of the high ground the Prussian troops attack first, they may be attacked by artillery troops and other troops.
If you directly attack the Great Shpitz Highlands, you will be attacked by the highlands on both sides at the same time.
The three highlands form a framework like a triangle.
The results of such exploration made Frederick II realize how difficult the next battle would be.
However, Frederick II unexpectedly discovered that the opponent apparently believed that he would attack from the southwest, so he set up extremely important defensive measures in the southwest.
In the northeast, where Frederick II wanted to forcibly cross the river from Frank to attack, they set up very few defense systems.
Perhaps the Russian-Austrian coalition believed that the Austrian River was an obstacle and that if Frederick II forced his way across the river, he would suffer heavy casualties.
But it was precisely because of this idea that Frederick II was given the opportunity to take advantage of it.
After exploring the enemy's formation, Frederick II determined that he would attack by forcibly crossing the river!
The day after the terrain survey is completed!
Frederick II ordered General Finck to lead his eight battalions and forty cavalry squadrons to launch an attack at Fort Mill in the southwest to contain the trainee corps and Tsarist Russian artillery on the Great Shpitz Highlands and isolate Tsarist Russia.
The main force of the army made them think that their prediction was correct.
Let them contain the opponent's main force and create the illusion that the opponent's judgment is correct.
Frederick II himself would personally lead the main force to attack from the northeast, where the enemy was weakest. He would launch a thunderous attack there and defeat the Tsarist Russian army in one fell swoop.
It is already August, which is the time of year when the temperature is the highest.
Even on the river bank and hillside, the temperature did not weaken at all.
At night, in the sultry and dry air, the melancholy sound of bells from neighboring villages could be heard from time to time. There were not many people there anymore.
Because of the war, the only people left in the village are some young people waiting to die, while the young people have long gone to the army.