Chapter 63 Advance to the Rhineland
The German people will never forget the humiliation of cede land, and we will quietly wait for the day of revenge.
This is the stone tablet engraved on the Rhine District. For the Germans, the Rhine District is an unforgettable pain in Germany!
The Rhineland refers to the land on both sides of the Rhine. The Rhine is the only natural barrier between Germany and France. In order to prevent Germany from launching another attack on France, the World War I Versailles Contract stipulated that Germany shall not be fortified within 50 kilometers of the east and west straits, and the West Bank shall be occupied by the Allies.
In this way, the Rhineland became a demilitarized zone, mainly used as a buffer zone and early warning area between Germany and France. Once Germany shows signs of military operation, France can have plenty of time to defend on the Rhine River.
This is a preventive measure, so the importance of the Rhine is reflected in the political sense.
In 1925, Britain, Germany, Italy, Belgium and other countries concluded the Locarno Convention. Germany, France and Bilibili mutually guaranteed each other that the status quo of the western border of Germany stipulated in the Treaty of Versailles was prohibited from assembling troops in the Rhineland demilitarized zone.
Otherwise, it will be regarded as a destruction of the Treaty of Versailles, which constitutes an "unreasonable act of aggression". In this case, the violated State Party can immediately take corresponding actions.
According to this convention, in 1930, the occupied forces of the Allied Powers retreated from the left bank of the Rhine, and the area officially became a demilitarized zone.
For the Germans, this is of course humiliating, because the Rhineland region is originally from Germany! As a result, Germany cannot station any troops here!
They looked at the slowly flowing Rhine River, and hatred was constantly gathering in their hearts!
No matter what, Germany's military strength is still quite weak now. Germany, which has only one hundred thousand troops, is less than a fraction of France's!
At this moment, Cialek proposed an extremely bold plan to enter the Rhineland!
This is simply a provocation, a bare-hearted provocation!
"We are doing this to test the attitudes of Britain, France and other countries." Cialek said: "There are conflicts between Britain, France, and the United States."
Britain is unwilling to see France become a dominant on the European continent, and the United States is even more unwilling to be Britain and France to be strong. Otherwise, how can the United States interfere in European affairs!
And now, if the German army marched into the Rhineland, it would at most anger France! After all, France is opposite!
"If countries do not respond, then I have taken an important step. The Treaty of Versailles has become a piece of waste paper for us." Cialek said: "We can bypass the Treaty of Versailles and develop our military in great strides!"
The attitudes of other countries are very important! For France, even if France wants to interfere with military force, it may be hesitant, because the matter of the Ruhr Industrial Zone a few years ago was in front of us.
At that time, the French proudly drove their troops into the industrial zone, trying to plunder Germany's industry. As a result, the French found that they could not speak out. Not only the Germans resisted, but even Britain and other countries did not support it!
So, this time the French will definitely restrain themselves, restrain themselves, and restrain themselves again!
"What if the French sent troops?" asked President Hindenburg.
"Then we will withdraw our troops immediately." Cialick said lightly: "Now, our strength cannot compete with the French. This tests the attitude of the French, so we must act carefully."
"At worst, it's just the private act of the army below, dismissing the officers involved and quelling the anger of the French." Cialick continued: "President, Prime Minister, if possible, I want to lead the team."
This is a test, testing the reactions of the French and the reactions of other countries. If they do not respond and are tolerant of Germany, then Germany will continue to move forward. If they react strongly, then Germany will immediately admit defeat. It's that simple.
Cialick's plan had been said, and there was a gleam in Hitler's eyes: "I think Cialick's plan is very good and can be carried out!"
Of course this plan is good! This is Cyric's almost unchanged copy of Hitler's plan! The result at that time was also exciting. France began to tolerate and France did not take any measures against Germany! After that, Hitler's pace became bigger and bigger, annexing Austria and kicking open the door to Poland!
Now, that's the first step!
Cialek, willing to take all the responsibility himself! This touched Hindenburg even more. If it fails, Cialek will bear all the charges!
"Okay, Cialique, I agree with your plan," Hindenburg said. "Now, which army do you need to mobilize? I can appoint you as the commander of the troops."
"It's still my old army, how about the 98th Infantry Regiment?" said Cirick.
At that time, Cialek was the battalion commander of the 19th Infantry Battalion under the 98th Infantry Regiment. Now, Cialek is also a major. Of course, he should command more troops. Especially, if you want to completely occupy the Rhineland, an infantry battalion is not enough, at least one regiment is needed. In history, Hitler dispatched 19 infantry battalions!
"Okay, then I will appoint you as the commander of the 98th Infantry Regiment and promote your rank to lieutenant colonel." Hindenburg said.
During this process, Defense Minister Grena never spoke. Although he was Defense Minister, Hindenburg was a marshal granted by the German emperor and his position in the army was even more noble!
In recent years, Hitler's power has been rising rapidly, and Grena has been worried, but he has no choice but to do anything about it. Now, he only hopes that Cirick's action will be completely defeated, which will make President Hindenburg wake up and not be fooled by these people in front of him again!
Cirick is just a small officer now, but his potential is quite great. Grana knows very well that the guys in front of him are all ambitious. If they are really allowed to completely grasp the power of Germany, they will definitely provoke a new war!
In the last battle, Germany had lost a generation. Now, will it take Germany to lose another generation?
Grena, don't want to fight a world war!
Britain and France definitely don’t want to fight a world war. In the last battle, they also lost a whole generation!
Damn, all the people in front of you should go to hell!
Chapter completed!