Chapter 1502 Iceland is liberated
Until now, there has been no scandal of the Germans abused prisoners of war. Although the Germans drove all the prisoners of war to the mines to mine and carry out heavy physical labor, at least their lives can be guaranteed, and the Germans did not do anything.
In this case, surrender seems to be the best way to do it.
"No, we cannot surrender, we cannot set this bad precedent." At this moment, Major General Slach suddenly shouted loudly: "We also have the Prime Minister of Iceland and their heads of the police force. We push them out and tell the people outside that if they don't disperse, we will kill them!"
"No, Slach, this will cause a terrible chain reaction." Lieutenant General Alexander shouted: "I order you as Lieutenant General and as the Supreme Commander in Iceland, and you cannot do that!"
In the United States, senior commanders of the army must have a certain political mind. Take the most basic aircraft carrier captain as an example. When going out, they represent the United States, and they need to have political considerations.
Now, as the commander of the garrison stationed in a country, it is even more necessary.
They brought Hermann and Anardes to the headquarters and forced them to speak to the country, which was already a great risk, but failed, and Hermann actually smeared them.
If they push the two of them as hostages, what is this? The United States can no longer occupy a moral height. How should the United States' troops stationed in other countries deal with its local relations? It will be even more flaunted by the German propaganda department as a powerful evidence to attack its own side.
If you can't do that, doing that will make the United States more isolated and make more countries lean towards Germany! For the United States, this is the worst case.
Therefore, he would not hesitate to use his identity to suppress his generals, and he would never make such a terrible mistake.
Hearing Alexander's words, Sladge immediately sat on the chair powerlessly. This battle was too cowardly, right?
Although the two of them could guess the final outcome from the beginning, they still had hope. Even if their side ultimately failed, they would be defeated vigorously, allowing the whole world to see the fighting will of the US military.
And now, it has become a complete joke, good, just a joke! They actually surrendered directly.
Even Germany did not expect that the Americans would surrender directly in the changes in this situation? Will there be fraud?
What's the point? Just let the American soldiers walk out of the barracks empty-handed? What else can they do when they are escorted to the cargo ship?
"Please treat us according to the Geneva agreement." This was Lieutenant General Alexander's last request, and the German commander on the opposite side immediately agreed.
On the Soviet-German battlefield, any prisoners of war can be handled, because the Soviet Union did not sign the Geneva Agreement. However, American prisoners of war naturally need to be treated as corresponding prisoners of war.
This is also a propaganda. If you can win, you will fight. If you can’t win, you will surrender. Germany will not treat you badly.
When Hermann came out, he was warmly welcomed by the Icelanders. To the Icelanders, Hermann was an Icelander hero. After being controlled by the US military, he maintained his wit and bravery, and used the opportunity of broadcast to cleverly call on the Icelanders' people and finally escaped from danger.
Hermann stood on the high platform and made a passionate speech, then returned to the Prime Minister's Office. For him, there was something more important to do.
The Americans surrendered, but the Germans came again. So, how should Iceland regulate its relationship with the Germans?
This is a question facing Hermann, especially when the Germans shouted so many slogans when they came in, can they realize it?
Fortunately, he didn't hesitate for long. Just when the sky was just getting bright, German Foreign Minister Ribbentrop took a special plane to Reykjavik.
Faced with Ribbentrop's arrival, Hermann expressed a warm welcome, just like a welcome to the head of state. After the two sides sat down, the conversation began.
Hermann, Anardes and others had dark circles at first glance, covered with bloodshots. They had not closed their eyes for 24 hours in a row.
And now, the two forced themselves to cheer up and looked at Ribbintrov.
"First of all, we would like to express our warm welcome and condolences to your liberation." Ribbentrop said: "Firstly, Britain and then the United States, they all forcibly garrisoned troops in Iceland. This is illegal. Congratulations."
Being liberated? This may not be necessary. The Americans are gone and the Germans are coming.
"Next, let's talk about some constructive ways to completely improve the economic level of Iceland." Ribbintrov said: "As long as you agree, we can start construction immediately to build the international airports in Reykjavik and Keflavik. It is expected to drive employment for more than 2,000 people."
For a country with a total population of only more than 100,000, driving employment for 2,000 people means that families with 10,000 people can have stable income.
The Germans do what they say.
The airports are too small and are of soil, and they cannot meet the needs at all. They must be hardened large airports. They are international airports in normal times and can take off and land bombers in wartime. If the German aircraft fleet takes off from Iceland to bomb the United States, it will save half of the fuel.
Even if Germany doesn't care about fuel consumption, at least the range is shorter, the reaction will be faster.
"But, I'm afraid the Americans will come to bomb!" Anardes said.
When building an airport, they all knew what was going on. I was afraid that they would serve the Germans. As long as the ownership belongs to Iceland and the employment of Iceland at the same time, it would be beneficial to their own side. They were afraid that they would attract jealousy from the Americans and keep bombing. Who could stand it?
"We can protect the safety of Iceland," Ribbintrov said. "If Americans dare to come, they will never come back."
Germany is domineering and has domineering capital. Just Ribbentrop's words mean that the Germans are going to garrison! Although they know that the Germans must have to garrison, they are reluctant after all.
Chapter completed!