Ottoman - HOI4 - Upgrading the Army (III)

28 Feb 1911: We continue with the upgrade of the Army - another garrison division is converted to a frontline combat infantry division.
27 Mar 1911: The doctrine Mass Charge has been researched.
The next technology to be researched is Air Squadron.
08 Apr 1911: Payback is being planned....enjoy it while you can.
I upgrade the 9th Garrison Division.
A new plan for Bulgaria. We pin down their right flank defending the capital Sofia then hit their left flank hard and wheel left to capture the capital from the north and northeast.
Finally I add two battalions of infantry to the new Infantry Division's template.
15 Apr 1911: The focus Construction Effort is completed....
….as is the technology Human Powered Transport.
I research Light Cruiser I technology....
….and select Doctrine Effort as the next focus.
The Bulgarians are reorganizing their Land Forces. I hope it takes a while.....
27 Apr 1911: I start a charm offensive with the Russian Empire.
29 Apr 1911: Decryption-Cryptanalysis technology is completed.
I choose Trench Excavation next.
18 May 1911: I select MKEK as our preferred Industrial Concern.
I also create a new larger Cavalry Division with 6 battalions.
13 Jun 1911: I convert 4 Cavalry Divisions to the new style division.
24 Jun 1911: The focus Doctrine Effort has arrived.
I select Armament Effort next which gives a new MF.
25 Jun 1911: What took them so long?
01 Jul 1911: Our 2nd Fleet now has 13 destroyers and I order it to patrol the Eastern Mediterranean.
That finishes this post. How much longer before the Italians declare war? Until soon....

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