A Reliable Alliance (5)

"Well then, we should start with the front lines first. The Tsar expected that after the Battle of the Marne, the Anglo-French forces would at least recover their territory. Since the enemy's blitzkrieg failed, he thought that if we just defended, naturally the BEF and main army would return at least to the starting line."

The topic of 'fronts' that both Britain and France had to face from the start of the war.

"So, we even gave up complete occupation of Poland and took the drastic step of replacing our commander-in-chief. All for your offensive."

Once greetings ended and ceremonial pleasantries were exchanged once, Kokovtsov's hospitable demeanor disappeared completely.

Only a politician seeking accountability and picking fights remained.

Indeed, the Anglo-French forces had been shocked to see Russian forces instantly devour Poland when they'd expected recruitment alone would take several months.