Rise of Australia

Chapter 378 Declare War!Declare war!
"The Italians still claim that they are loyal to the Triple Alliance. But the problem is that they also want to maintain the traditional friendship with Britain and France. The Triple Alliance is obligated to a defensive war, but the Italians believe that what the Austro-Hungarian Empire is currently engaged in is a war of aggression. No discussion with the Italians, even if the Russians intervene in this war, the Italians cannot assume any obligations, and Italy will remain neutral in this war." Prime Minister Bateman replied.

Although the words of the Italians seem reasonable, compared to Germany's firm support for the Austro-Hungarian Empire, they are completely farting.

The reason why the Italians did not fulfill their alliance obligations was nothing more than wanting to be a fool between the Allies and the Entente, and to join the war in a more stable way.

William II shook his head disdainfully, and said: "The Bible says that one servant cannot serve two masters, let alone serve three masters. This is completely impossible. Italy will most likely join Britain and France. I hope you all can see this clearly. Just as if we never had this ally, we can win the war without it. I am determined to go to war with Russia and France, and nothing can stop us."

On July 1914, 7, the German government announced that Germany had entered a dangerous state of war threat.

In the afternoon, the German government issued another ultimatum to Russia, demanding that the Russian government cancel the general mobilization within 12 hours, otherwise Germany and Russia will enter a state of war.

But Russian Foreign Minister Shazonov gave the answer: "Because of technical reasons, Russia's general mobilization order cannot be stopped."

Naturally the Germans don't believe such bullshit from the Russians.Almost on the day when it issued an ultimatum to Russia, Germany sent a note to the French government asking whether France would strictly abide by its neutrality when Germany and Russia went to war, and asked the French government to reply within 18 hours.

Moreover, if France agreed to strictly observe neutrality, Germany also proposed a provocative request that France hand over the fortresses of Tours and Verdun to Germany as a guarantee of neutrality.

The French will naturally not agree to such a request. French Prime Minister Viviani said: France will act in accordance with its own interests.

On the day of this reply, the French government also issued a general mobilization order, which is equivalent to a tough statement to the German government.

On August 1914, 8, the German government, which no longer waited, officially issued a war notice to Russia, and Germany and Russia officially entered a state of war.

Only on the second day, Germany issued an ultimatum to the Belgian government, asking Belgium to allow Germany to enter its territory and fight against the French army, but Belgium refused.

On August 8, Germany declared war on France and Belgium successively, and the flames of war officially spread to Western Europe.

On August 8, the vanguard of Germany had reached the Belgian border and invaded Belgian territory.

It was also on this day that Britain and Germany declared war on Germany under the pretext of undermining Belgian neutrality.

Australasia also declared war on Germany at this time, on the grounds that it was fulfilling its obligations with Britain, France and Russia.

On August 8, the Austro-Hungarian Empire declared war on Russia, and all the countries representing the Allied Powers and the Allied Powers (except for wall grass) all entered a state of war against the enemy.

After countries began to mobilize one after another, the number of soldiers participating in the war reached its peak.

382 million in Germany, 230 million in Austria-Hungary, 534 million in Russia, 378 million in France, 66 in the British Expeditionary Force, 38 in Belgium, 38 in Serbia, 32 in the Australasian Expeditionary Force, Canada Combat troops, already more than 2000 million people, will gather in the whole of Europe in a short period of time to start one of the most brutal wars in human history, the First World War.

As early as the day before Australasia declared war, that is, on August 1914, 8, Arthur held an emergency meeting to discuss when Australasia would declare war and what excuse should be used to declare war.

Coincidentally, not long after the meeting was held, news came that Germany had declared war on France and Belgium successively.

With the excuse for war, Australasia's declaration of war became a matter of course.

At the same time, Australasia's battle plan in the war was also brought up again by Arthur.

According to the plan of the Ministry of National Defense Staff Department, Australasia can have at least five divisions of deployable troops after dispatching 30 colonial troops and one regular division.

The main combat plan of these five divisions is to go north to capture German New Guinea, German Samoyed, German Caroline Islands, German Micronesia, German Mariana Islands and German Palau.

After capturing these areas, Australasia can not only connect the New Guinea area, but also make up for the existing gaps in the defense chain.

It is not even an exaggeration to say that Australasia will become the only country in Oceania, and continental hegemony is not just talk.

After the complete unification of Oceania, Australasia will have a unique geographical advantage. As long as it can make up for the population problem, the foundation of the future superpower has been basically determined.

For Australasia, the combat mission should be the least among the four major powers of the Allied Powers.

Because this war did not involve the mainland of Australasia, the Australasian army only needed to cooperate with the British and French troops to complete all tasks.

As for the offensive in the Oceania region, the combined garrison forces of the Germans in these two colonies are less than one division, and there is no large-scale navy, so it is impossible to be an opponent of Australasia.

Even many colonies in the Pacific region of Germany only sent some officials and agricultural personnel to swear their sovereignty, but the number of these people mostly ranged from dozens to 100.

This also means that Australasia may be the country that completed the expansion the fastest in World War I. Except for New Guinea, which takes a certain amount of time, other colonies only need to go to receive it.

However, this cabinet meeting naturally did not only discuss these.

Although the war missions in Australasia seem simple, the war is cruel and not easy to fight in reality.

In order to better deal with such a huge super war involving six major powers, Australasia must also make arrangements for various situations in advance, including the allocation of resources, the maintenance of domestic order, and so on.

"How are our materials prepared? How is the progress of the publicity and the processing of immigration?" Arthur asked about the current progress of the government's work.

In times of war, supplies and domestic stability are the most important.Not only must the living supplies of all residents be guaranteed, but it is also necessary to ensure that there will be no turmoil in the country.

"Your Majesty, the preparations for public opinion have already been completed. According to our survey, at present, the vast majority of Australasians agree with the war. Those who disagree are mostly German immigrants." Foreign Secretary Daze reported road.

"We must always pay attention to the movements of these German immigrants, and if possible, give these German immigrants some compensation as much as possible. And, we must try our best to ensure that German immigrants will not be treated unfairly in the country. In any case, all Australasians People are one, we are all one nation, Australasians." Arthur nodded and ordered.

A war between Australasia and Germany must be something these German immigrants do not want to see.But things have developed to the present, and this war is inevitable.

Therefore, what Arthur and the Australasian government can do is to ensure that German immigrants will not suffer any prejudice in the country as much as possible.

The ethnic structure of Australasia is mainly composed of British immigrants and Russian immigrants, and Germany and these two countries are bound to enter a state of war.

In this way, German immigrants, who are not in the upper hand, are likely to encounter common hostility from British immigrants and Russian immigrants.

Arthur does not want to see such a thing happen, which is likely to damage the unified Australasian national concept created by Arthur.

"I understand, Your Majesty. The Ministry of People's Livelihood will always pay attention to the situation of these German immigrants to ensure that all our people will be treated fairly at any time." Philip, the Minister of People's Livelihood, nodded quickly.

"From now on, Australasia's economy has entered a state of wartime economy. No individual or force may export any materials for any reason or excuse. Residents' materials will be uniformly purchased by the government and then sold to the Allies." Ah Ser continued to order.

The state of the wartime economy can better concentrate Australasian resources, and at the same time prevent Australasian resources from flowing into the hands of the Allies.

Anyway, after the war broke out, the Allied Powers lacked a large amount of materials and equipment, and the materials purchased from the people could also be sold to the Allies at a higher price.

"Your Majesty, do we need to mobilize to deal with changes in the war at any time?" Defense Minister Raul asked.

Australasia's current army size is 20 Guards, Regulars and 30 Colonials.

As far as it seems at present, there is too much gap between the number of armies of Australasia and other powers, and the population of Australasia can support Australasia to expand its army to more than one million.

"It is not necessary for the time being." Arthur said: "Our army is currently enough to go to Europe to fight, and we can still leave a lot of troops to carry out the Oceania combat plan. As far as the current situation is concerned, the number of our troops is sufficient, and it is not necessary for the time being. It’s too much of a financial burden.”

The combat mission in Australasia was not large, and Arthur was unwilling to mobilize any more and use his own blood to transfuse Britain and France.

"Although it is about to enter a state of war, I hope that the lives of the people in Australasia will remain as stable as possible. We cannot cause heavy domestic losses and a significant decline in the quality of life of the people because of a war that has little to do with us." Arthur added.

In this war, Australasia wants to participate and win, but it does not mean that Australasia should do its best to help Britain and France reduce casualties.

To achieve greater results with fewer casualties is what Australasia should do at present.

"During the war, the royal family will donate funds for the annual royal family activities to improve the living standards of Australasians. Everyone, let us work together to deal with this super war that is likely to affect the whole of Europe. All during the war Government affairs still require the joint efforts of all of you. Everyone, for Australasia, for ourselves, and for all the people living in Australasia, we must win this damn war and let the world usher in the justice it deserves as soon as possible. Peace." At the end of the meeting, Arthur stood up, looked at everyone, and said righteously.

"I declare that throughout the war Australasia will enter into a state of war cabinet. Elections to a cabinet government will be suspended for the time being and this cabinet government will remain until the end of the war. Elections to the House of Representatives and the State House will remain unaffected and will be held as scheduled Proceed. From now on, the government should prepare for the war and handle all matters better." Arthur continued.

"After the war is over, I will personally reward you for your merits. Titles and wealth will be awarded to every hero in the war. Inform Britain, France and Russia that Australasia will declare war on Germany tomorrow, fulfilling the Australasia's duty to join this war."

It is a good thing for all cabinet members to be able to stay in the cabinet seat and have a high probability of receiving generous rewards after the war.

Therefore, the cabinet officials also appear to be full of energy, and they seem to have dedicated themselves to death.

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