Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 251: French Colony (Part 1)

Speaking of the original abacus of the staff, they actually had only one idea in their minds at the time, they must continue this war no matter what, and they must not give up the army’s previous results. (For the latest chapter, please go to: Literature Building www.wenxue) [Read the full text] The southward strategy they proposed in the cabinet is to attack the colonies of European countries in Southeast Asia. The purpose is to be able to drag down Japan completely. The war of aggression against China continued. They need fresh blood from the resource-producing areas of Southeast Asia to fill Japan's dry blood vessels, so that their war machine can continue to operate and finish the conquering war on mainland China.

The French Indochina branch is the first springboard chosen in the staff plan. Not only because of her special geographical location, but more importantly, the Japanese government’s bold test of European and American attitudes towards Japan, or the desire Look at the bottom line of tolerance in European countries. This is the first time that the Japanese have extended their minions to the sphere of influence of a European country after the end of World War I. The final result will directly affect the Japanese government's formulation and review of follow-up strategies. Therefore, the Japanese army has done a lot of preliminary work for this, because the southward plan is related to the army's core interests and it must not be allowed to fail.

Faced with the French Indochina Federation, the Japanese Army was actually a little bit guilty at first. The strongest army in the world, the invincible European division, this is the impression of the French army in the minds of the Japanese. France’s advanced military technology and strategic and tactical ideas were repeatedly taught by instructors in the Japanese Army Non-commissioned Officer Class. The Japanese army was obsessed with the French army for a time. Not only infantry tactics, but even equipment and clothing accessories are full of strong French style. Some officers even directly brought up the caps of the French army style, just like a strong European army. However, the **** battlefield of World War I, huge losses and stupid tactics made the aura of the French army bleak. Instead, Germany emerged after the defeat. Because of its beautiful uniform and iron-blooded style, it became sought after by young and strong officers of the Japanese Army. Object.

But even if the French fever in the army has subsided, compared with Japan, France is still very strong. Even in the European battlefield, the French army is full of ugliness, but the impression of the strongest army in Europe has long been ingrained into the thoughts of army generals. This is an old-brand imperialist country, and it absolutely cannot be compared with China if there is a contradiction. It is best to solve the problem through diplomatic channels. That is the most ideal result. As a last resort, we should try our best to avoid military conflicts with the French Indochina Federation. This is a code of action formulated by the top army and the cabinet, and it was issued to the executive unit with a clear written order.

But then the international situation suddenly changed. France suffered a series of disastrous defeats on the European battlefield. Before the Japanese could figure out what had happened, the German Army had already paraded in the streets of Paris. The French team failed too miserably and too quickly, which caused the Japanese government to produce a series of misjudgments. They felt that their previous plans seemed to be too cautious. The strength of France is basically an illusion, and the country is actually strong outside the country.

So the Japanese government’s attitude towards the French colonies changed again. Not only did it dispatch a tough military and diplomatic negotiation team, but it also dispatched the Fifth Division’s armed forces to be stationed on the Sino-Vietnamese border. The purpose of cutting off the flow of materials between China and Vietnam. It is a demonstration of force against the French. At this time, the Japanese side tried to exert pressure on the French maintenance government from both military and diplomatic aspects, and forced the French colonial authorities to submit and agree to non-separate conditions that they had not even dared to mention before. Japan requires France to open airports and ports in northern Vietnam, and allow Japanese troops to station and pass through French Indochina territory.

The government diplomatic document sent by Japanese Foreign Minister Yoyou Matsuoka to the French ambassador to Japan, the French government did not make any clear response at all, but asked the then French ambassador to Japan, Anri, to do its best to negotiate with Japan. In fact, it is to let him find a way to procrastinate. In the French government at that time, the two factions of Petain and Renault were busy fighting each other. There was no free energy to manage the affairs of the small colony half of the earth.

An Li is very honest, he started to push away with Songgang. After going back and forth, Songgang also understood that there was nothing to talk about with the French ambassador. The other party did not get the authorization of the French government at all, and it was a waste of time to talk with him. Matsuoka Yoyou is not a fuel-efficient lamp. He immediately proposed that the breakthrough should be placed on the French colonial authorities. Japan could directly sign an agreement with the colonial authorities, and it was planned that once the French colonial government surrendered, the army must be dispatched immediately to occupy the vital area of ​​northern French Indochina, creating a fait accompli. In this way, when the French government wants to go back, there will be enough room for litigation.

Furthermore, the current situation in France should not last long. The German army is advancing and has already occupied most of France's territory. Once France surrenders to Germany, there will be no problems. In Songgang's view, the alliance between Japan and Germany is an unquestionable matter. As long as it gets the support of Germany, then the Japanese government can do whatever they want in the colonies of these European countries in Asia.

As a result, when Japan was making a dream of forming a three-nation alliance and the Great Japanese Empire dominated Asia, news of the assassination of the German head of state suddenly came from Paris, France. The Japanese side was really frightened. This is really not a joke. If this causes a rebellion between Germany and Japan, the consequences will be disastrous.

So the Japanese government and the foreign ministry focused their attention on negotiating with the German government, and went all out to make up for the contradictions between the two parties and try to restore the consequences of the incident. Negotiations on the French colony were temporarily frozen and set aside. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs felt that it would absolutely not be possible to stimulate the Germans at this time. If the French colony was touched at this time, it might cause the Germans to have Japan trying to **** German spoils. This will obviously deepen the misunderstanding between the two countries.

The Japanese Guards Cabinet also felt that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had made mistakes in its previous judgment and work, and the army’s actions were somewhat reckless. According to international practice, the French Indochina Federation should indeed ask the Germans for their opinions. Although France has not yet formally surrendered to Germany, Germany must have regarded the French colony as its own sphere of influence at this time. Japan cannot act too rashly to offend the powerful European hegemon.

Finally, the Japanese envoy met with the German head of state. Although the two sides had some conflicts in ideas and opinions during the negotiation process, the final result was gratifying to Japan, and Germany agreed not to pursue this matter , And Japan only needs to make some compensation to Germany, the two sides can continue to maintain the good relationship in the past, and the head of state also personally agreed to Oshima Hiroshi, he will carefully consider the issue of further alliance between the two countries,

This made the Japanese cabinet breathe a sigh of relief, but Konoe Fumaki knew very well that the relationship between Germany and Japan could not be restored to what it was a few months ago in a short period of time. He also saw it. This young German head of state should be a more difficult leader than Hitler. Even if he cannot become an ally in the end, he must never be allowed to become an opponent of Japan.

In this incident, the German side showed considerable restraint and did not expand the impact of the incident. Instead, it chose to do its best to block the news and conceal the truth of the matter. Of course, Japan had to retaliate, and not only severely reprimanded the staff headquarters. The head of intelligence of, dismissed several chiefs, forced to retire a dozen staff officers, and the direct responsible persons of the two French squads even cut their belly in the direction of the Emperor Imperial Court on the basketball court in the backyard of the staff headquarters. Major General Tuqiao, the second minister, personally faulted the two young Sasuke with a pistol. The scene was solemn and surrounded by a circle of sad Japanese officer Zuo.

When the dust settled, the Japanese turned around and prepared to continue to resolve the issue of French Indochina. Your Excellency the German head of state did not immediately respond to Japan's proposal to obtain German support. Oshima Hiroshi's report to Tokyo stated that the head of state was still in anger and must not put pressure on the other party at this time. This would be self-defeating. It is better to relax for a period of time and wait until the time is ripe before exchanging opinions in this regard with the German foreign ministry. I believe that the German side will not reject the request of this ally of Japan for the sake of France.

At this time, Japan has slowly realized what terrible power Germany will accumulate once it wins the European battlefield. The voices of the Japanese people towards the alliance between Japan and Germany, with the German Wehrmacht's victories, become more and more The rise up. At this time, Japan once again set off a German fever. The portrait of the young and handsome German head of state became a best-seller in the bookstore, and various products with German patterns on the outer packaging also sold much better than similar products. General Eugene Otter, the German ambassador, became a celebrity in Japan's upper social circle. He was invited to banquets every day, and he was very happy every day.

On the French Indochina side, the Japanese side began to increase their pressure. Although they have not yet received the guarantee from Germany, they believe that it is only a matter of time. The Japanese Army decided to resolve this thorny issue as soon as possible. The problem, because they knew that the Fifth Division really couldn't keep going.

This division is the main force of the Japanese Army~IndoMTL.com~ has been incorporated into the Southern Army's sequence, which is an elite corps formed by the Japanese Army specifically for the implementation of the southward plan. Now the Fifth Division is stuck in Nanning. What makes the Japanese feel even more troublesome is that they have not been able to replace the garrison in the control area. The straight-line distance from Qinzhou Port to Nanning is less than 100 kilometers, but that A piece of undulating mountains, the winding road can only pass through the mountains, the road conditions at that time are not in the 21st century, road construction can only follow the original terrain, actually from Qinzhou to Nanning, at least more Four times the distance.

If you can't open up a smoother supply route, you will get into the same predicament as the Fifth Division if you change any troops. The best solution is to use the French colonies to replenish supplies and mobilize troops, because the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway and the Yunnan-Vietnam Highway are the backbone, and the Haiphong Port with more complete facilities is backed by the local food and agricultural products in Vietnam. There is no problem with supplying four or five fifth divisions. Now it's time to see, the French agreed or not.

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