 In 1935, estimates were made that within a month of mobilisation, 800,000 to 900,000 soldiers could be placed under arms.This was based on the duplication of eight of the sixteen standing infantry divisions and of the alpine division, and the formation of an additional cavalry division, resulting in a total of 24 infantry divisions of about 25,000 men each, one guards division, two alpine divisions and three cavalry divisions.This year saw significant changes in the higher command of the army following the creation of the Military Council.