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Chapter 140 Intervening in the American Civil War
In order to train the Prussian army more, August needed a battlefield that could draw more recruits to experience the feeling of the battlefield. It was best to find a country that was a little bit more rookie.
Among the wars taking place now, the war between France and Mexico is more valuable, but Auguste doesn’t want to help the French, what about the Mexicans? It’s not good either. It will ruin relations with France. What about the north? That would be much more interesting. The American Civil War has reached its final stage of intensification, which is a great time to get involved.
Lincoln promulgated the Black Emancipation Proclamation as early as the beginning of the year and made great progress in the west. A large number of black slaves ran north to join the army and join the war against the Southern Army.
Before this, there was the Homestead Act. All adults loyal to the federation could receive 10 hectares of land in the west as long as they paid a registration fee of 64.74 US dollars. After cultivating the land for 5 years, they could become the owners of this land.
Subsequently, Lincoln also gave up his illusions and prepared to fight. He severely suppressed the counterrevolutionaries with violent means and purged the representatives of the southern slave states in the army.
Lincoln's vigorous and resolute approach caused a lot of public pressure in the country, but it also made more Americans aware of the president's determination to abolish slavery.
Many white Americans also took up arms and went to the front lines of the war to fight for the unity of the United States.
So the United States of America has done so much, can it crush the Confederate States of America in the south? No, the U.S. military is really too stretched. Although the gap between the north and the south has been widened, the size of the north is also much larger than that of the south.
But the nature of this novice fight could not be changed. The federal army's plan to attack Richmond went bankrupt again. Under the wise guidance of Chase Lowell, the two sides threw firecrackers at each other for a month and a half, and the Union army actually returned. Unable to defeat the Confederate army, they were pushed back.
This battle was really nerve-wracking, and the Mexicans next door were dumbfounded. It's weird for Americans. Weren't you pretty awesome during the U.S.-Mexican War? Why did you pull it off here?
Moreover, what happened in Prussia later caused August's contacts with Lincoln to gradually decrease, causing August to even forget that there was a Civil War.
However, Prussian soldiers now lack a place to train, and the American Civil War level is relatively low. In order to still have available soldiers when the high-end game is reached, Prussia can still consider participating in this war plan.
August wrote a new letter to Lincoln, asking Lincoln if he needed help from the Prussian army. If so, Prussia could support some Prussian troops to help the United States fight.
In order to find out the reality of the United States, August asked Interior Secretary Albrecht to go to the United States after receiving a reply.
The White House soon received August's letter. The content of the letter highlighted a common enemy and the main theme was sincerity.
The impression left by August on the Americans is that she is a spiritual American. She will give America whatever it wants. If it wants a breech-loading gun, it will give it a breech-loading gun. If it wants a cannon, it will give it a cannon.
Therefore, there is another saying among American people that Washington is the founding father of the United States, Louis XVI is the biological father of the United States, and August is the mother of the United States.
Although it sounds strange, August is not responsible for this. When the Civil War first started, the United States began to purchase arms from Prussia.
In order to win over Prussia, Lincoln often stated in radio broadcasts and speeches that Prussia was a trustworthy ally and that Prussia would support the righteous American people.
Relying on such words to stabilize people's hearts, after all, Prussia had the title of defeating the Ming Dynasty at that time. The southern allies also admitted that they were a little panicked when they heard that Prussia was helping the north. But the news later was not so positive.
First, Prussia intervened in the Italian Civil War, and then it swallowed up Japan, sandwiching the Philippines. There were even conspiracy theories that Prussia was targeting the United States. Over time, no one talked about Prussia.
But now Prussia suddenly came to the door again, and suddenly began to ogle the United States again, which caused a burst of panic and discussion in the White House.
After hearing about Prussia's letter, Lincoln attached great importance to it and immediately rushed back to Washington from the front. When he saw August's letter with his own eyes, he was a little moved.
Because August's letter contained an analysis of the correctness of Lincoln's policies and even pointed out some possible future problems.
Finally, after the people of Prussia heard about the American Civil War, they believed that Prussia had an obligation to help their friends. In this regard, Prussia would send a volunteer army to the United States in an unofficial name.
I hope the United States can accept that Prussia has matching strength, and the U.S. government only needs to ensure that it can maintain friendly relations with the Prussian government in the future.
The conditions were of course very tempting, and Lincoln couldn't help but feel a little numb when he looked at the battle situation on the front line. He hoped that the war would end soon, which was definitely no problem, but the cabinet was divided on whether to accept it or not.
One group is opposed. They believe that this is a matter for the United States and other countries should not be allowed to interfere. If the United States wants to remain neutral, it should not get involved in European affairs for various things and must keep a distance from Prussia.
The other group is supportive because they believe August can be trusted. Prussia's help not only has tactical significance, but also strategic significance. Prussia and Britain are allies. If Prussia is willing to help the United States, Britain will most likely remain silent. , if the United States refuses, or if the relationship with Prussia is frozen, then Britain will be in trouble if it pulls Prussia to help the Allies.
After repeated decisions, Lincoln chose to agree to Prussia's volunteer assistance, but it required several statements from August.
They recognize the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the United States, and recognize that the United States has only one government, the government of the United States of America.
Then it was stated that this was only a volunteer army and had nothing to do with the Prussian army and the government. It was a spontaneous act of the people.
Finally, the United States and Prussia should continue to maintain friendship and oppose all actions that divide the United States and invade the United States.
August agreed in the letter. Most of the Prussian warships were undergoing maintenance. The fleet dispatched this time were all frigates. August drew [-] troops from the recruit camp and went with the best equipment. The United States, where Albrecht was to represent August.
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A week later, the Prussian fleet landed in Washington. The Prussian soldiers walked neatly on the road, followed by a military band. They looked so neat that they didn't look like American soldiers.
Albrecht went to see Lincoln.
"Mr. President, this is the first time we meet. I am Prussia's Interior Minister Albrecht. This time I come to the United States to meet with you on behalf of His Highness August."
"Hello Mr. Albrecht, we are very grateful for Prussia's help. We hope to establish a good relationship with Prussia. However, the US military is tired now. I don't know if the Prussian army has any supplies..."
Albrecht heard that Lincoln wanted to buy his arms for free.
"Of course, Your Excellency, our Prussian Volunteer Army has brought many new weapons to the US military this time, which will definitely help the United States win the war."
"Great, Prussia will always be a good friend of the United States."
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