Chapter 919: Planning After the War

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Although he felt sympathy for the Russian army, Arthur had no intention of supporting the Russians, at least for now.

The Russians, being a major power with huge industries, could afford the loss of several hundred thousand soldiers. Of course, if one were to consider the damage to their prestige, then the Russians were indeed suffering greatly at this moment.

Even during the Tsarist era, under the rule of Nicholas II, Russia had gradually lost the nickname of the "European Bulldozer."

At that time, despite having a population of over a hundred million, Russia's military combat effectiveness was very weak, barely managing an even match with the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Back then, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was a multi-ethnic entity with internal ethnic issues nearly igniting the entire existence of the country.