Chapter 7 No War on the Western Front (1)
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Berlin was infuriated when he learned that the National Wehrmacht had completely controlled the Rhine!
When 600 MPs heard that German soldiers were already attacking the Rhine, they shouted, hysterical, with their eyes shining with fanatic light, looking at Hitler on the podium, treating the government under his leadership as a savior..com Hitler lowered his head, as if he was extremely humble, and patiently waited for them to calm down.
Finally, Hitler spoke two oaths in a low and emotional voice: "We oath: First, never surrender to any strength when restoring the glory of our nation! Second, we promise that we must now strive more than ever to obtain the understanding of European countries, especially with our Western neighbors!"
The 600 MPs stood up like robots, stretched out their right arm, chanting with their hands, chanting "Long live the empire."
No one can understand how nervous Hitler was now. He and his government were taking risks. After entering the demilitarized zone of Rhine, it can be said that it was the most nervous moment in his life. If the French army also drove into Rhine...
It’s not that he is afraid that he will not win, but that the victory is certain, but the impact will be very serious. Germany is not ready yet, and this move is just to test the reaction of his neighbors.
Hal once said very frankly to Hitler: If France reacts, I think we must withdraw the defense force in the Rhineland region. We cannot easily start the war. Our preparations are not enough. Germany's main enemy is Poland now!
The entire government is actually very contradictory. They want to do it and do it, but they are afraid of causing adverse effects. They do it so hard and so righteous, isn’t it contradictory?
On the same day, countries learned that the German army entered the Rhine, and the reactions of each country were different. Belgium and the Netherlands, which had fought with the German Wehrmacht, strongly demanded that the international community punish Germany, and Germany must compensate Belgium and the Netherlands for losses. Each soldier who died in the battle, Germany needs to compensate 100,000 Imperial Mark, and must be returned to Belgium and the Netherlands within the deadline... Well, they also pulled France in. If all the soldiers of the three countries are not returned within a month, they will make the necessary reaction to punish Germany.
In other words, Belgium and the Netherlands issued a threat of war!
French Foreign Minister Pierre Etienne Franktin flew to London in a hurry and asked the British government to support France in the Rhineland to take military confrontation. His request did not take effect, and the British were unwilling to risk war. Although the allies had an overwhelming advantage over Germany, they believed that the Germans were just entering their own backyard after all.
The Hitler government's strategy was successful, and Germany's soft attitude towards Britain was rewarded. With Britain's first response to "good intention", France's confidence was hit, and only the Gauls could understand that France was in a difficult time now. Without Britain's support, France had no confidence to clamor for the German Third Reich.
The successful adventure of Hitler's government in the Rhine region brought him victory, and the consequences were surprising and important, which was unexpected. This victory prompted his reputation and power to greatly improve, reaching an unprecedented level, and consolidated his position as superior to the generals. This victory told the citizens of the Third Reich that Hitler's judgment was much more intelligent and firm than anyone else in foreign relations and even military issues. They had been worried that France would fight; Hitler and Hal, as the head of state of Germany, publicly asserted many times: their allies would not send troops!
The fact is that although the occupation of Rhine was only a small military action, European countries were scared out of fear, changed the strategic situation, and created an irreversible passive situation, which also attracted enough points for Germany in the international community. Countries no longer regard Germany as a country with a country but without defense, and recognized Germany's equal status in international exchanges.
Europe is a strange environment where anyone has a big fist, whoever is the boss. Weakness must be bullied, and more than a dozen countries have to unite to bully that weak country. Weakness is sometimes a sin!
At this time, the French government was in an embarrassing situation. They were very quiet. When the people were looking for solutions, the government answered: It was a meeting and decided! Capture? No! We in France did not have soldiers to be prisoners of Germany. They were communicating and enhancing friendship.
The report letter from a school stationed in Rhine was also published, and the content of the letter was about the story of the famous school and the German "Crown Prince" Kahn von Sdaq.
What? I don’t know who Kahn von Stark is? I don’t read newspapers often!? The German head of state Adolf Hitler once publicly stated that this person was the next head of state in Germany! Ah, this shows that Germany is still very gentlemanly and sent such an important person to communicate with our French school. Finally, the entire government issued a cheer of "Long live friendship!"
Friendship? The people were stunned. Is France and Germany arguing that the saying is that there is friendship? Oh! It turns out that our country and Germany have a good relationship, how could we know it now? Forget it... the government said: There is no war on the Western Front.
OK, the people accepted the government's explanation. The whole French government just breathed a sigh of relief, and things came again: This rogue country in Italy is fighting against France's colonies in Africa!
Now France finally found the vent barrel. The Rhine District is still the backyard of Germany, and it is understandable that the German Wehrmacht enters. Italy wants to make the great French colonial idea? In the meeting, in addition to meetings, it is also a meeting. However, this time the efficiency is very high. One afternoon came to the conclusion: France wants to increase troops to the African colonies!
The French people are happy. Not! France is a powerful country, how can it lose its international influence?
"Long live the Third Republic of France!" After shouting, the people who were satisfied with their vanity should do what they should do.
Hitler's nerves were finally relaxed. He saw an article in the French Republic, and his cup filled with coffee fell to the ground. The title of the article was: The friendship between the Crown Prince of Germany and the French School.
Lao Xi was a little stunned. He wondered how the French government knew what he had said. The words that Kahn von Stark would become the next head of Germany were just an admirable joke.
"No!" Old Xihou stood up, he walked back and forth, his face changing constantly, and it took him half an hour to shout: "Himle!"
The door was pushed open, Himmler walked in. He gained a lot of weight, his face flushed, and he raised his hand to salute: "Hi! Hitler!"
Hitler Yangyang the newspaper, "What is your secret police doing?" He seemed very angry and smashed the newspaper on Himmler's face, shouting: "Look at what the page has written!"
Himmler didn't know what he had made. He picked up the newspaper in restraint and found that it was a French newspaper. He was stunned because he didn't understand French. He explained: "My head, you know, I...I don't understand French."
Hitler really forgot that Himmler didn't understand French, and he was too lazy to say too much to this stupid pig, so he directly ordered: "Let your secret police move and arrest all the French spies in the country! God! It turns out that the French guys know what I say and do!"
Himmler was sweating coldly. This matter was big or small, and it was considered a dereliction of duty. He didn't want Hitler to doubt his ability to do things, so he hurriedly said: "Yes! My head of state!"
He was walking out and was stopped by Lao Xi.
"Leave the newspaper!" Hitler's eyes flashed with hesitation, "Send another combat staff to Kahn, well... what position does Reinhard Heidrich hold now?"
Himmler said: "Security Director. My Head of State!"
Chapter completed!