Chapter 63： Advance to the Rhineland

The German people will never forget the humiliation of the cession of land. We will quietly wait for the day of revenge.

This is the words carved on a stone tablet in the Rhine Region. For Germans, the Rhine Region is an unforgettable pain in Germany!

Rhineland refers to the land on both sides of the Rhine River. The Rhine River is the only natural barrier between Germany and France. In order to prevent Germany from launching another attack on France, the Versailles Contract of World War I stipulated that Germany shall not be fortified within 50 kilometers of the east and west banks. , The West Bank is occupied by the Allies.

In this way, the Rhineland became a demilitarized zone, mainly serving as a buffer zone and an early warning zone between Germany and France. Once Germany has signs of mobilizing troops, France can have plenty of time to rely on the Rhine for defense.

This is a preventive measure, so the importance of the Rhine is embodied in a political sense.

In 1925, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Belgium and other countries signed the Locarno Convention. Germany, France, and Belgium pledged to each other not to undermine the status quo of the western border of Germany stipulated in the Versailles Treaty, and prohibit entry in the Rhineland Demilitarized Zone Build an army inside.

Otherwise, it will be regarded as a breach of the "Versailles Peace Treaty", which constitutes an "unprovoked act of aggression." In this case, the violated State Party can take immediate action.

According to this convention, in 1930, the Allied occupation forces 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 is originally German! As a result, Germany cannot station any troops here!

They looked at the slowly flowing Rhine, and in their hearts, hatred was constantly gathering!

No matter what, now, Germany's military strength is still quite weak. Germany with only 100,000 troops is not as small as France's!

And at this moment, Cyric put forward an extremely bold plan to enter the Rhineland!

This is simply a provocation, Chi Guoguo's provocation!

"By doing this, we are testing the attitudes of countries such as Britain and France." Cyric said: "Britain, France, the United States, they are all contradictory."

The United Kingdom does not want to see France become strong and become a dominant player on the European continent, while the United States does not want Britain and France to become strong, or how the United States interferes in European affairs!

And now, if the German army marches into the Rhineland, it will at best anger France! After all, the opposite is France!

"If the countries do not respond, then I will take an important step. The Treaty of Versailles, for us, becomes a piece of waste paper." Cyric said: "We can bypass the Treaty of Versailles and make great strides. We have developed our military!"

The attitude of other countries is very important! As for France, even if France wants military intervention, I am afraid that it will hesitate, because the Ruhr industrial area was before us a few years ago.

At that time, the French proudly drove their troops into the industrial zone, trying to plunder German industry. As a result, the French found it difficult to sing alone. Not only the Germans resisted, but even the United Kingdom and other countries did not support it!

So, this time the French will definitely exercise restraint, restraint, restraint again!

"What if the French send troops?" President Hindenburg asked.

"Then we will withdraw immediately." Cyric said indifferently: "Now, our strength can't compete with the French. This is a test of the French attitude, then we must act carefully."

"The big deal, it's said that it was the private action of the army below to remove the officers in question and quell the anger of the French." Cyric continued: "President, Prime Minister, if possible, I want to lead the team."

This is a test, test the reaction of the French, test the reaction 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 counsel. It's that simple.

Cyric’s plan has already been spoken, and Hitler’s eyes are shining brightly: "I think Cyric’s plan is very good and can be carried out!"

This plan, of course, is good! This is Cyric's copy of Hitler's plan almost intact! The results at the time were also exciting. France began to tolerate and condone, and France did not take any measures against Germany! After that, Hitler's footsteps grew bigger and bigger, annexing Austria, kicking open the door of Poland!

Now is the first step!

Cyric, willing to take all responsibilities by yourself! This moved Hindenburg even more. If he fails, Cyric will carry all the charges!

"Okay ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Cyrek, I agree with your plan." Hindenburg said: "Now, which army do you need to mobilize? I can appoint you as the commander of the army."

"It's still my old army, how about the 98th Infantry Regiment?" Cyric said.

At that time, Cyrek was the commander of the 19th Infantry Battalion under the 98th Infantry Regiment. Now, let’s say that Cyrek is also a major, of course he should command more troops, especially if he wants to completely occupy the Rhineland. One infantry battalion is not enough, at least one regiment is necessary. In history, Hitler dispatched 19 infantry battalions!

"Okay, then I appoint you as the commander of the 98th Infantry Regiment, and the rank is promoted to lieutenant colonel." Hindenburg said.

During this process, Secretary of Defense Grener never spoke. Although he is the Minister of Defense, Hindenburg is a marshal granted by the German Emperor, and his position in the army is even higher!

In recent years, Hitler’s power has risen rapidly, and Grener has always been worried, but he can do nothing. Now, he only hopes that Cyric’s action will fail completely, which can make President Hindenburg wake up. , Don't be fooled by these people in front of you!

The current Cyric is just a small officer, but his potential is quite large. Grana knows well that these guys in front of him are ambitious, if they really let them completely master Germany. Power, then they will surely start a new war!

In the last World War, Germany has lost a generation. Now, should Germany lose another generation?

Grener, don’t want to fight a world war!

Britain and France certainly do not want to fight a world war. In the last war, they also lost an entire generation!

Damn, all these people in front of you should go to hell!