Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 2116 Red Alert State

Since the death of George V, the melons of the British royal family have made everyone full.

After Edward VIII abdicated, the good image of the British royal family since George V was completely destroyed, and calls for the abolition of the royal family revived. People were extremely disappointed with the royal family.

When the New Year came in 1937, "The Times" conducted a poll, and 30.00% of the British people were in favor of abolishing the royal family and establishing a real democratic system.

50.00% of the British are ambiguous, they are unwilling to express their views.

Only 15.00% of the British people are in favor of retaining the royal family, and most of these British people come from the aristocracy.

No one thought that it was the Italians who saved the British royal family.

On January 1937, 1, Italy joined the German-Japanese Alliance, and the three-nation axis was formally formed.

For Italy to join the German-Japanese alliance, it was France that reacted most violently.

France borders Germany and Italy respectively. The previous French Maginot Line only covered the French-German border, not even the French-Belgian border, let alone the French-Italian border.

Now the French are in even greater trouble. After Italy joined the German-Japanese Alliance, Germany can not only attack France through Belgium, but also attack France through Italy. The impregnable Maginot Line suddenly becomes a sieve full of loopholes. However, the French have not given up on internal strife.

The current French Prime Minister is Camille Chaudang. This is his third term as Prime Minister of France. The previous two terms were 40 days and 64 days respectively.

Nima, the French Prime Minister who counts on the sky, should surrender early.

Seeing that Italy joined the German-Japanese alliance, and France was double attacked by Germany and Italy, the French finally became anxious.

That's not counting Spain.

The time came to 1937, and the situation of the Spanish Republican government continued to deteriorate. On the domestic battlefield, the People's Guard was retreating steadily, and the role of Russian support was getting smaller and smaller. Germany not only invested in BF109 in Spain, but also invested in the latest research and development. Panzer III, the Italian force in Spain increased to 25.

After the defense of Madrid, the Falange launched the Northern Campaign again last winter. After capturing Bilbao with superior forces, they launched an attack on Santander and Gijon.

The republic moved its capital again, from Valencia to Barcelona, ​​the stronghold of Spanish anarchists.

Now Franco is mobilizing his forces for the Catalan campaign.

Once the Falangists take Barcelona, ​​the Spanish Civil War will end, and France will be attacked on three fronts.

The trend of the Spanish Civil War also aroused the vigilance of the United Kingdom.

The defeat of the Republican government was originally what Britain hoped to see.

But the Republican government was defeated too quickly, and the speed at which German weapons improved during the Spanish Civil War was indeed remarkable.

So good that the British government is starting to worry.

When the Spanish Civil War first broke out, Germany's weapons to support the Falange were primitive biplanes and the No. [-] tank, which was even inferior to armored vehicles.

As the war progressed, it was astonishing how quickly Germany showed progress.

It took only six months for Germany to upgrade the original biplane to the BF109.
From the No. [-] tank A type to the No. [-] tank D type, Germany only took four months.

Now Germany has put the No. [-] tank into the Spanish battlefield.

The No. 15 tank has a total combat weight of 37 tons and is equipped with a [-]mm tank gun. According to the standards of southern Africa, it has reached the level of a light tank.

The comprehensive level of the No. [-] tank is similar to that of the British Matilda tank.

However, intelligence shows that Germany is continuing to improve the No. 50 tank, and now it has installed a 50mm tank gun on the No. [-] tank. Although the specific data is still unclear, it is purely measured by the caliber of the tank gun. No., has reached the standard of medium tanks.

If the intelligence is accurate, then the UK has no tanks that can compete with the Panzer III.

On January 1, French President Albert Le Brun went to London to meet with Neville to discuss how to deal with the German-Italian alliance.

Japan is in East Asia, and even if it jumps around, it will not be able to hit Europe. The most direct threat to France comes from Germany, Italy, and Spain.

The situation was grim, and Neville finally began to seriously consider the threats from Germany and Italy, regardless of the royal family's troubles.

Judging from the current situation in France, once war breaks out again, France will probably not be able to withstand the joint attack of Germany, Italy, and Spain.

In case France suffers heavy losses, Britain can only abandon the European continent and return to the British mainland. Neville believes that this will be the worst situation.

As for the surrender of France—

Neville really didn't think about this situation. In Neville's view, the French should have a minimum bottom line. If they surrender, France will lose all dignity.

A truly dignified country will fight to the last moment, to the last man, to the last drop of blood no matter when and where, and will never surrender.

Although the Spanish Republican government has retreated steadily and has moved the capital three times without surrendering, no matter what happens to France, it will not be inferior to Spain.

So Neville made a proposal that, in the eyes of Albert Le Brun, was outrageous.

If France feels unsafe, then the stored gold can be shipped to London, and the British are willing to help keep it.

This suggestion directly turned Albert Le Brun's nose.

At such a time, you still don't forget to take advantage of the fire to loot, and it really is worthy of the Great Yin Empire.

Italy's entry into the German-Japanese alliance is also a huge threat to southern Africa.

Cyprus is next to Italy.

Once war broke out, if Southern Africa chose to join the Allies, then Cyprus would face the direct threat of Italy.

The formation of the Three Kingdoms Axis will greatly stimulate the ambitions of the Japanese.

Due to the blockade of southern Africa in this time and space, the predicament Japan is facing now is far more serious than in another time and space. The information from Brad's office shows that Japan is now suffering from internal and external troubles. In order to alleviate domestic conflicts, it must launch a foreign war as soon as possible.

Last winter, some young officers of the "Imperial Way faction" of the Japanese Army led more than a thousand soldiers to stage a coup, assassinating the "control faction" and opponents of the senior members of the government and military.

The coup led to the death of Minister of Internal Affairs Saito Minoru, Minister of Finance Takahashi Yoshikiyo, and Director of Education Jotaro Watanabe. Many senior Japanese government officials were seriously injured. The rebel army once occupied the center of Tokyo. Although it was finally extinguished, it caused huge damage to Japan. influences.

In another time and space, this is the famous [-] Mutiny. In this time and space, due to the intervention of southern Africa, the [-] Mutiny broke out later, but the result was the same.

The mutiny triggered an earthquake in Japan's political arena. Although the coup d'état launched by the Emperor's faction was extinguished, the demands were realized. The radical forces in Japan took the opportunity to control the Japanese military, and the cabinet was also controlled by the civil servants.

After Italy joined the German-Japanese Alliance, the strength of the three-nation axis has greatly increased. Japan is actively preparing for full-scale expansion, and war is imminent.

What made Roque dissatisfied was that after Italy joined the German-Japanese Alliance, the United States not only did not stop its trade with Japan, but instead increased its trade efforts. Some international alliances explicitly prohibited the sale of materials to Japan, and began to appear in the trade between Japan and the United States. list.

That's not the only thing that worries Rock.

Although Roark knew of another time and space, the United States ended up joining the Allies.

But in this time and space, Rock is not sure about the position of the Americans.

Stoudemire and Henry were even more uncertain.

Stoudemire even concluded that the Americans would choose to join the Three-Nation Axis, on the grounds that the United States had the same interests as Germany, Italy, and Japan.

The United States, Germany, Italy, and Japan are all rising stars among the great powers. When these countries have the power to expand abroad, Britain and France have already occupied all the places in the world that can be occupied. Therefore, breaking the colonial system jointly established by Britain and France, It is the common interest appeal of the United States and the axis of the three countries.

"We in southern Africa are very lucky. As a former Commonwealth country, our goods can freely enter the Commonwealth market, and we can also obtain cheap raw materials from within the Commonwealth. We have taken over Germany's Tanganyika and Southwest Africa, and The countries of the Southern African Union have a huge market, so we cannot feel the pain of the Americans and Germans." Stoudemire is proud of himself, and that Southern Africa can have today's situation, which is worthy of the pride of all southern Africans.

"The nature of Americans determines that Americans will not place bets as soon as possible. At least they will enter the game after they have lost both Britain, France, Germany, and Italy." Henry looked disdainful. It has been fully demonstrated in the World War.

"Fortunately, the relationship between Germany and Russia has deteriorated. Otherwise, if Russia also joins the three-nation axis, then this battle will not be fought." Martin is glad that this is not nonsense. After the end of the last world war, Germany once held a group with Russia to keep warm There really is an alliance between the two countries.

Good thing it's the Nonaggression Pact.

Don't have too much hope for this thing, Europeans really don't have the spirit of contract.

"If war breaks out, what is our position?" Yang Smother was worried, and Rock's statement in London was also ambiguous, which did not match Rock's usual attitude.

"Japan's position determines our position." Rock's true thoughts have never changed.

To be honest, if Japan targets the United States for its expansion, Roark will immediately lift the blockade against Japan, give Japan all the support it wants, and go all out with absolutely high quality and low price.

It's a pity that there are countries around Japan that are more bullying. The Japanese are not stupid, and it is impossible to attack Pearl Harbor right now.

To put it bluntly, even if Roque expressed his attitude to Japan, most Japanese would not believe it.

What if Roque is fooling the Japanese?
If Japan really goes to fight the United States, and southern Africa suddenly turns its face and chooses to join forces with the United States, then Japan will be bye.

"Inform Changi Naval Base and prepare for battle." What Rock is most worried about now is Changi Naval Base.

The Japanese have a tradition of sneak attacks. If they did not attack Pearl Harbor, the Japanese would definitely attack Changi Naval Base.

(End of this chapter)