The Third Reich in Desperation

Beside him, there was a warm cheer without warning, "Our army, it's our army, they're back! Long live..."

Then, the surprised people began to revel: "Long live Germany, long live the Socialist Workers Party, long live the Führer!"

In all directions of the Rhineland, waves of cheers broke out.From this moment on, they are no longer orphans without the protection of their motherland.The German army will once again enter the German border.

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"Colonel de Gaulle, are we really going to withdraw without doing anything?" A second lieutenant who was stationed here with de Gaulle followed de Gaulle with doubts and withdrew to France.

Since the defeat of the Ruhr, de Gaulle has been assigned to the Rhineland area to monitor the movements of the German Wehrmacht and prevent Sickert's Wehrmacht from crossing the Rhine.

But, really wait until the moment when the German army crosses the Rhine.However, the country issued an order not to resist, and withdrew the two regiments stationed in the Rhineland.

De Gaulle sighed. What he was waiting for was not the Wehrmacht under Sickert, but the disgraced German SS who had fought against the French elite.

Perhaps in the last Ruhr battle, the German SS left too much shadow on the French government.Or maybe it is the poor domestic economy that no longer allows a war to maintain the Treaty of Versailles.France, with an army of one million, once again bowed its head to Germany.

"Let's go, go back to the country." De Gaulle sighed helplessly: "From today, the Treaty of Versailles will no longer exist. Except God, no one can stop the rise of the Germans."

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"Führer, we have won!" Model on the other end of the phone shouted excitedly: "The French slipped away quietly! From today, German troops can be deployed on every inch of German land."

"Well done, the SS is indeed my ace unit." After praising Model's 5th SS Division, Reinhardt breathed a sigh of relief: "The Rhineland was originally our German land. Now We just took back what was ours, and no one can blame us. Now, we have half a foot out of the wall."

Although the countries of the League of Nations showed their appeasement policy when Italy invaded Ethiopia.But after all, he had advanced the historical return to the Rhineland by half a year, and Reinhardt was inevitably worried that something might go wrong.However, judging from the known information, his prediction is already sure.

"Führer, are you worried about the counterattack of the French army? Or the possible hostility of the British?" Model heard Reinhardt's implication that Germany still had half a foot in desperation, so he began to guess .

"France? No, no, no, they don't have the guts. They lost a whole generation in the last world war, and the Ruhr battle came back with the advantage. This time, they will not dare to challenge again." Start a war." Reinhardt patiently explained to Model, who was his confidant.

"As for the United Kingdom," Reinhard snorted coldly: "For many years, apart from Germany, the one who has blocked France in the corner of Europe is the United Kingdom, a country with unknown enemies and friends. Even the coalition forces that Britain and France form from time to time , but for hundreds of years, the two countries have never stopped fighting openly and secretly."

"Then, what is the Führer worried about...?" Model wondered.

"Time, I'm worried there's not enough time!" Reinhard said seriously: "In Europe today, Britain's military power ranks first. France follows closely behind, ranking second. Poland barely ranks third with Germany."

After a pause, Reinhard gritted his teeth and said: "From tied for third to first, what Germany has to go through is by no means a long process. It is the only choice for Germany to accomplish all its achievements. Every action we take It has to be fast and powerful, and only by seizing every moment to develop ourselves can we make a big splash."

Swallowing his saliva, Model was surprised to find that Reinhardt's goal was far more than building Germany into a powerful country.The head of state he followed was an idealist, or an ambitious man who aspired to make Germany the number one power in Europe!

In Model's view, Reinhardt's goal is crazy but attractive!To be number one in Europe, for hundreds of years, generations of Germans have tried to do this.However, the attempts of countless predecessors all ended in failure!

"Führer, the SS will be your most loyal sword on the way forward." Model, who was determined to follow Reinhardt, immediately expressed his loyalty: "No matter how difficult your request is, my subordinates will firmly implement it."

"Very good, my loyal Model." Reinhardt, who was very satisfied with Model's loyalty, said with a smile: "Believe me, Germany's footsteps go far beyond here. What we lost in the past, now we take it on our own return!"

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Paris France.

"The Germans are so crazy, they dare to blatantly tear up the Treaty of Versailles!" Marshal Petain, who was the French Minister of War, slapped the table and shouted: "We sacrificed the peace agreement created by a generation, and they only took less than 20 years It was completely broken. Secretly develop the army, develop prohibited weapons, and occupy the demilitarized zone, do they still have the slightest fear?!"

"Mr. Marshal said that, the Germans just took back their own land. This request is not too much, at least, they did not openly announce the tearing up of the Treaty of Versailles." A young colonel who sat in this position by the back door asked rhetorically : "Is it possible that we will start a war because of this matter?"

"Young man, shut your mouth! We must teach the Germans a lesson, while our army still has an overwhelming advantage over the Germans." Pétain clapped his eyes firmly on the table and shouted: "From a military point of view, We are [-]% sure of winning!"

"Come on." The young colonel who didn't reprimand retorted dissatisfiedly: "You also said that you were [-]% sure of the Ruhr battle last time, but the result was not a disgraceful defeat."

"At that time, more than half of our army was short of ammunition. A large amount of ammunition was hoarded on the Maginot Line and was not allowed to be transferred. My army was short of everything except food!" When mentioning that battle, Petain came gas.That is the shame of his military career in this life!

It was not until after the war that Petain knew that the ammunition and fuel that should have been lost to the troops were either withheld in the Maginot Line or corrupted by management at all levels.His [-] legion did not display its real combat effectiveness from beginning to end.In the end, the reason for the failure was all blamed on him, the military strategist.

"Enough!" Daladier, who is the French Minister of Defense, stopped the more and more off-topic arguments: "It seems that many people do not agree with provoking a war. If this is the case, let's ignore the small actions of the Germans. Concentrate on building our Maginot Line. That's the business."

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"We won." Reinhardt smiled and said to a 40-year-old Wehrmacht major general next to him: "The French backed down as I expected! Today, no country will defend the Treaty of Versailles, which represents Germany's shame. !"

"Congratulations, Führer. You won an exciting victory without bloodshed." The major general with the status of a Junker nobleman complimented Reinhard absent-mindedly.In his opinion, the head of state found himself who had never met before at this time, definitely not just to chat with him.Moreover, he still has the status of a Junker aristocrat who has always been at odds with the head of state.

"Relax, General Manstein." Reinhard said with a kind smile, "Although this time there will be no bloodshed, there is no guarantee for the future of Germany, and there is no guarantee that we will always achieve our goal without bloodshed, right?"

"Indeed, Führer. We need to be prepared." Manstein, who saw Reinhardt's kindness, was relieved.

Reinhardt smiled slightly and said, "That's why we need someone as good as you to defend the fruits of victory in Germany. Major General Manstein, your promotion order has been issued. Tomorrow, you will receive the lieutenant general's rank."

what's the situation?Reinhardt wants to promote himself, so it is impossible for him not to know his status as a Junker nobleman.Manstein asked incredulously: "Führer, I have just been promoted to major general for less than a year. And I am Junker..."

Patting the shoulder of the future star who was older than himself, Reinhardt interrupted Manstein lightly and said: "You are a member of the Junker nobles, I have known this for a long time. What I want to show The attitude is very clear, I will not move the Junker members in the army. What I want to deal with are those Junker consortiums that only care about their own interests, the moths that are slowing down."

"Führer, I have to say that your approach is wise." After understanding Reinhardt's intentions, Manstein gave a non-standard 45-degree salute with some awkwardness.

Smiling and waving his hand, Reinhardt signaled Manstein to put his hand down.In his opinion, Manstein has fully demonstrated his goodwill by calling himself the head of state since he entered the door, instead of calling himself an admiral or a prime minister.

"Major General Manstein, no, I should call you Lieutenant General Manstein. If you're not used to saluting, change it to a military salute. Personally, I don't care about those small details. Ross and the others are doing this. Emphasis on the aspect." Reinhardt did not forget to give the future star a little privilege to show his concern.

Sure enough, Reinhardt's words aroused Manstein's favor for the head of state: "Yes, head of state!" Manstein saluted another standard military salute.

"Don't be too cautious, General Manstein. In my opinion, I should be the one who should salute. For you, an excellent general who commanded the army and participated in the last war. I have always admired it very much." Reinha Speaking of humility from the heart.

The Gestapo's propaganda agency has long spread the story of Reinhard's respect for the old general Sickert.All mainstream newspapers in Germany have reported Reinhardt's respect for the outstanding generals of World War I.

But Manstein didn't think Reinhard had the same respect for him that he had for Sickert.After all, his performance in the last world war did not count.In Manstein's view, there are more reasons why Reinhardt used himself to win over the Junker class in the army.However, he did not object to Reinhardt's approach.After all, Manstein also has no favorable impression of those domestic Junker consortiums that have betrayed national interests.As a Junker soldier, Manstein never regarded himself and the Junker consortium as people on the same path.

"Tonight, I will give a large-scale celebratory speech. Is Mr. Lieutenant General free to come?" Reinhardt extended his hand to invite Manstein.

After being stunned for a second, Manstein took Reinhardt's hand and said, "That's my honor, Führer."

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"To borrow the words of General Sickert, it is shameful to have a country without defense!" Reinhard shouted, raising his arms in the focus of the flashlight: "Now, we are in a critical period in the history of Germany's rise. We have stepped out of the In the shadow of the Treaty of Versailles, we have defeated the enemy's conspiracy, and we have a thriving national power. The enemy wants to put us into a desperate situation, but we are reborn from the ashes. This time, no treaty can limit the development of Germany, and no one can Trample the dignity of Germany. We will rise, long live Germany, long live the Socialist Workers Party!"

"Long live Germany, long live the Socialist Workers Party, long live the Führer..." The agitation through the radio triggered carnival throughout Germany.From today, Germany will once again be a normal, sovereign state.Germany, which once stumbled and fell into a desperate situation, has embarked on the road to rise.

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"Our influence is constantly losing, and before long, Germany will no longer be our Germany." A fat manager of the Junkers Consortium shouted loudly.

"It seems that our so-called head of state has gotten carried away. Our silence did not bring him calmness, but what we got was his continuous progress." An old man tapped his finger on the table and warned: "We need to talk to this The Führer had a good talk, let's talk directly!"

As soon as this remark came out, it immediately caused quite a shock.The old man who proposed just waited quietly until everyone quieted down before continuing: "No matter what, we represent the mainstay of the domestic economy after all. Reinhardt will not ignore our opinions. There are some things, let's put them aside Talking is more effective than spying."

"Yes, for hundreds of years, no one in Germany can ignore our will." Some people began to echo.

"It's time to get straight to the point, but we can't be weak." The fat manager answered.

"Yes, let them see our tough side..." More and more people began to agree.