Chapter 368

Yes, Italy could not wait to join the war. Mussolini declared war on Britain and France in one breath, and directly gathered 35 divisions of troops to cross the French border in a crushing manner.

Mussolini of Italy begged acardo a long time ago to postpone the war to 1940 or even 1942. Only in this way can his Italy really prepare for war and help Germany contain the British navy and the French army.

However, acardo did not pay attention to the Italian leader's kind reminder and insisted on going his own way. At the end of 1937, he started the war. Moreover, in January 1938, we had a good situation of winning without losing.

In October 1937, Germany and the Soviet Union split up Poland, the first power in Eastern Europe. It took only 20 days to completely destroy the country. Then it struck the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Norway like lightning, eating them all in one breath.

Now the German armored forces are approaching Paris, France is about to withdraw from the war and will never be able to turn over. Hundreds of thousands of French * and hundreds of thousands of British * teams will be destroyed. Mussolini naturally has his own ideas and considerations in his eyes.

It seems that the combat effectiveness of France, the first army power in Europe, is not so good! This is Mussolini's conclusion. So he repeatedly urged his generals to send troops to get the benefits Italy should get before the Germans get a clean profit.

Just after the channel war, Italy can't wait any longer. The British navy has completely collapsed. As long as the Italian Navy can kill the weak Mediterranean sub fleet of the British navy, it can dominate this beautiful area of the Mediterranean. This temptation makes Mussolini forget that his war preparation is even worse than that of Britain and France.

Don't worry, because after all, the British navy has lost, and now France is about to lose. If you don't do it again, you can't lift your head in front of the German head of state, akkado. The so-called iron and steel axis alliance has become a complete joke.

You said that you had formed an alliance, made an alliance, and agreed to fight and share the spoils together. In the end, you didn't help... It's a bit out of the ordinary, right? Besides, if they don't share the spoils with you, you don't dare to rob them. That's a fierce man who can't fight several times, isn't it? Now Italy is in such a situation.

So Italy declared war in a muddle headed way, and even declared war on France and Britain without war mobilization and other preparations. He seized a British oil tanker and sank a British destroyer cruising in the Mediterranean Sea. He took out his nomination and presented a gift.

Mussolini flew to Berlin in person, met with German head of state Ricardo, and showed him Italy's previous difficulties and current expectations. He is willing to give up part of the Balkan interests in exchange for Germany to win over Turkey and ask Germany to take a share of Italy in France.

At first, Ricardo was not interested in Italy's participation in the war. First, his experience in his previous life showed that even if Italy declared war on France, it would not play any role. Second, acardo's current strength to defeat France alone is a sure thing, and it can not help Italy.

Akkado, who is familiar with the original history of World War II, knows that although the former Germany started a war against Italy in advance, Italy, as an ally, has a good geographical position and can provide all kinds of resources that Germany needs most. However, in terms of war, Italy can be described as a noodle.

It's the kind of thing that can't help, often delays, and sometimes does something to mess with or betray friends. Therefore, akkado, the head of the Empire, who now turns his hand to cloud and rain in Germany, really does not like the little "sincerity" that Italy has shown.

Or, finally, Augustus, the wily prime minister, and Angela Merkel, the head of state who will feel good about herself? Rudolph came back to reality from the endless YY lira. They suggested that akado agree to Italy's request to divide France, so that Italy can be pacified and Turkey can be recruited.

"My head of state. Germany needs allies. Even if it doesn't need Italy's help, we can't take France alone and push Italy to the British side. " This is what Augustus said to arcado.

German Foreign Minister Angela Merkel said the same thing: "my head of state. Germany needs to use the Balkans as a bargaining chip to win over Turkey. Since Italy is willing to give up most of the interests of the Balkans, this matter will be better handled. "

"The army is not sure to defeat France completely now. The inside information of this army power has not been brought into play so far. I think it is very necessary and reasonable for Italy to disperse French forces in the north." Army chief of staff brauchich also suggested that akado consider Mussolini's request.

After so many people's persuasion, akado would not be the German head of state if he did not know how to do it. So the great head of the Third Reich changed his indifferent attitude at the banquet the next day, re mentioned the "iron and steel agreement", which is almost the "greater European Co prosperity circle", and reiterated the firm friendship between Germany and Italy.

Mussolini, of course, went down the steps, readily acknowledged the leading position of German head of state akkado in the German Italian alliance, and declared that the great "holy great German Third Empire" would always be a friend of the "New Roman Empire". With this good foundation of cooperation, the next thing seems to be easier.

At the banquet, akado, Merkel and Mussolini met with the Turkish ambassador to Germany. The three countries held friendly consultations on the situation in the Balkans, dividing several major Balkan countries to each other without changing their face and heart. However, Turkey was not in a hurry to join the "steel agreement". The reason is very simple. In the first World War, Germany and Turkey became partners once. Later, Turkey did its best but almost got nothing. So this time, Turkey made up its mind to see the limelight, and the two sides reached an oral agreement, That is, if Germany can kill France and bring down Britain, Turkey will join Germany's later plan. Of course, as compensation, once Turkey accedes to the steel agreement, it will immediately provide Germany with 1.1 million troops and military bases and air airports that can threaten the Middle East. With this guarantee, akkado made a rough calculation. If he really needs to face the Soviet Union in the future, he will have almost 2 million more chips than Hitler did in that year“ This time Mussolini has lost his wife and lost his army. " Acardo said to Merkel: "he thinks he has the chance to win. It's just a matter of course to attack France, but it's a pity that this time he will miscalculate again!"“ Miscalculation? " Merkel, who was beside the head of state, was stunned, then bowed her head and asked, "my head, do you think the Italians will not be able to defeat those French disabled soldiers?"“ Just wait and see. As long as the French can draw a few divisions from the Maginot Line and find some reserves to put together 15 divisions, it will be enough to turn Mussolini's 35 divisions into dogs. " Acardo said to Merkel with a smile: "as long as the French can afford 15 divisions, Italy will lose."“ So what's Mussolini doing here? Isn't it that we have lost our final interests in the Balkans? " Merkel never doubted that akadona opened his mouth and frowned“ How should I know? Maybe... He's here to be funny... "Acardo said with a smile“ Fuehrer, I'm more interested in your saying that your wife has lost her army. What's the allusion? " "Where did you come from?" asked Augustus, who was leaning on his crutch“ Oh, this is an allusion in a Chinese novel the romance of the Three Kingdoms. The story is like this... "Akado had to satisfy Augustus' curiosity and told the allusion of Zhuge Liang's three Qi Zhou Yu“ The Fuehrer is really involved in a wide range, even a novel in the Far East. " Augustus had a smile in his eyes: "it seems that the Fuehrer is very interested in the ancient Republic of China, and he has played a big chess game for Japan for the situation in the Far East."“ Of course, I became the German head of state because I learned a Chinese book called the art of war. " Akado explained to Augustus with a smile: "this book is extensive and profound, so I have a good feeling for China."“ I really admire your erudition and wisdom more and more. " Augustus nodded and said, "I've read Sun Tzu's art of war, but I don't see any part of it guiding modern war."“ Mr. Augustus is modest Akado laughs and looks at Augustus with a trace of satisfaction: want to dig my bottom? How many kilos of me can let you know, then I'm a fart? I say Sun Tzu's art of war depends on Sun Tzu's art of war? You see what Sun Tzu's art of war can see. I knew it before I graduated from high school“‘ Those who are good at attacking move on nine days. "Isn't that our imperial air force?" Akado gave a dry smile and said, "our armored forces are just because of the sentence" invasion is like fire, immobility is like a mountain. " After that, I looked at Augustus: little sample, I study Sun Tzu's art of war, but I'm one of the best in my university. Even the old professor who likes playing chess in the shade of the forest praised me for my success in studying Sun Tzu's art of war. You foreigner, you're just talking nonsense. Can this book talk nonsense about me? Augustus picked his eyebrows and seemed to have a clear understanding. Then he nodded happily: "the Fuehrer is indeed a genius in heaven. There are people who can know everything once they have a clear understanding in this world. It must be that those wise people who know the rise and fall of a hundred years after their death are just like the Fuehrer... "Acardo blushed and said to himself," I'm here to make fun of myself, too! "