This also means that in this war, the total number of German troops will soon exceed one million. Germany's goal is not only to defeat Russia, but also to occupy the region of Occupied Poland.
From the map, it can be seen that the region of Occupied Poland is a protrusion, situated exactly between the territories of Germany and Austria-Hungary.
Germany's war plan is also simple: to split forces with Austria-Hungary, directly surround the region of Poland, annihilate the Russian garrisons there, and occupy the entire area.
If the entire region of Poland can be occupied, then Austria-Hungary's Galicia and Lodomeria regions will also be secured, making it much more difficult for Russian troops to attack Germany or Austria-Hungary from this salient.
This battle plan by Germany destined the region of Poland to be the main location for German and Russian offensives and defenses, and the chief battlefield of this war.
