Chapter 2295： New Articles

So what if an understanding is reached? If an understanding is reached, then Canada’s problem is almost solved! Among other things, as long as the Germans let go and allow Canadian officers and soldiers in the POW camps to return to Canada, the most critical issue of soldiers will now be resolved, and if the Germans are willing to return some weapons and equipment, it will only take a few days. Over time, these Canadian forces that have regained their weapons have become an elite division. After all, although these forces have been defeated, they have also fought with the Germans before. Their combat effectiveness is higher than that of the unexpanded US Army. Levels!

Of course, this is not to say that if the hundreds of thousands of Canadian troops are returned, the Americans will not be able to defeat Canada. After all, where is the national strength of the United States, and it can be won with a hard pile of population and equipment. It is just that. It can't be committed, so giving Canada a certain amount of military strength can effectively curb American ambitions. The British knew this before they came to negotiate, and when Crown Prince Ruprecht hinted at the American threat to Canada, the British strengthened this idea again!

However, is it easy for the Germans to open up on the issue of prisoners of war? This undoubtedly heralds Germany's overweight in the negotiation conditions! Of course, the British can refuse, but the British must understand that while they refuse, they must also bear the devastating blow to Britain in case they lose Canada!

"So, at this time, your country should listen to our opinions again." At this time, Grand Duke Baden once again picked up the document in his hand. After a moment of silence, he saw that the British on the opposite side did not interrupt him again. After speaking, Baden spoke openly.

"First, Britain must cede its African colony to the German Empire. Before the handover, Britain must protect all property in the colony. The scope of property is not only infrastructure, industrial and mining enterprises, but also precious metals in the colonial government. As well as other assets, all property cannot be transferred or destroyed. At the same time, Britain must give up its vassal rights to countries such as Egypt. Key facilities such as the Suez Canal must also be handed over to the German Empire."

"Second, the British abandon the islands, military installations and colonies in the Mediterranean region such as the island of Malta and the fortress of Gibraltar. The materials and assets of these areas shall also be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Article 1."

"Third, Britain withdrew its influence from Persia, and at the same time handed over some of the British islands in the Indian Ocean such as Ceylon and Diego Garcia to the empire. We will provide you with the islands and territories that need to be handed over later. List."

"Fourth, the British Empire needs to pay 4.5 billion pounds of indemnities to the German Empire government. The first indemnity of 1.5 billion pounds must be paid within 3 years, and the remaining indemnities can be paid within 12 years. Around 4%."

"Fifth, the British handed over the Shetland Islands and Orkney Islands to the German Empire."

"Sixth, Britain cannot build new battleships with a displacement of more than 30,000 tons and equipped with naval guns exceeding 15 inches, and cannot have an aircraft carrier with a displacement of more than 20,000 tons. Within 10 years after the end of the war, Britain cannot build new battleships. The tonnage will also be restricted in other documents! The number of submarines cannot exceed 30! The Air Force cannot have three- and four-engine aircraft! The number of twin-engine aircraft cannot exceed 30% of the number of Imperial Air Force twin-engine aircraft! The number of aircraft launched cannot exceed 25% of the Imperial Air Force! The power of the engines developed and equipped in the UK cannot exceed 70% of the same type of German engines! Note that the restrictions on armaments also apply to the dominions and colonies of the British Empire!"

Compared with the previous one, the conditions set by Germany this time have not changed much. In other words, Germany has not expanded much in terms of colonial requirements. Article 4 increased the amount of compensation to 4.5 billion, while the interest rate remained unchanged. The purpose of Article 5 is to completely bring the entrances and exits of the North Sea into German control. At the same time, it also has a springboard to launch an attack on the northern part of Britain. As for Article 6, it is naturally a restriction on British armaments!

To be honest, this arms limitation is much lighter than the historical restrictions imposed on Germany by the Allies in the Treaty of Versailles. After all, the current situation in Britain is much better than that of Germany in those days. There was no way for Germany back then, and civil war broke out in the country. , I can’t get enough to eat. What about Britain? They at least know that they will not be destroyed! Therefore, Germany cannot take arbitrary weakening of British armaments, and this weakening is time-effective, not always effective!

Think about the fact that Germany in history can rearm its air force by engaging in civilian aircraft, racing aircraft, and cooperating with foreign countries without allowing the retention of its air force. The same is true for the British, as long as a country is willing to help. , Then the British Air Force can continue to develop.

Ruprecht’s restrictions on aircraft performance also took a lot of thought First of all, the British cannot own any 4-engine aircraft! This is true whether it is a bomber or a civilian aircraft! This put an end to the possibility of the British using the idea of ​​civil aviation to develop four heavy bombers. The strategic bombing of World War II was so terrifying, the Crown Prince would naturally slow down the pace of the British Strategic Air Force. Moreover, the 4-engine aircraft is not only a bomber, it is also very useful as an anti-submarine aircraft, patrol aircraft or other aircraft.

As for the British can now cooperate with foreign countries to build four-engine aircraft? This, I can only say that it will work in the future, but it will definitely not work now... Who can the British work with? French? It must be impossible. Now the two sides are already enemies, Americans? It is impossible! Russian? The civil war is still fighting! Japanese? This is theoretically possible. But when is it now? It is when virtue is preparing to take action against Japan. Germany will tell the Japanese through its own channels that if Japan dares to take action to help Britain recover its armaments at this time, then it is okay for the Germans to not know. If they know, then the battlefield will be A situation of death! Japanese, you can weigh it yourself.

Apart from anything else, at least under the current circumstances, in the short term, the Japanese dare not get too close to the British in the field of military research and development. As for other small countries? As long as they are not mentally disabled, they should understand that they can't offend Germany!

As for what will happen in the next ten years? If a reconciliation is reached between the United States and Britain, then the so-called military restrictions will no longer exist. At that time, both sides will prepare for war and fight another battle. The so-called arms restrictions are also in name only!

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