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Leap, a stroke of genius that shakes the world Chapter 125 The war reignites

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    Chapter 125 The War Rekindles The War Returns to Europe On the morning of February 1, 1943, many European newspapers and periodicals placed this eye-catching and exciting headline prominently on their front pages.  The process of the incident is very simple: the ultimatum issued by the United States expired, and the Italian government still refused to stop military operations in Saudi Arabia. The U.S. government decisively declared war on Italy, and the Saudi government also formally declared war on Italy. The Italian government was rude.  The country responded - Mussolini issued a declaration of war on the king's order and ordered general mobilization for war.  Even if it is a war between two major countries across the ocean, because the fuse has been lit for long enough, everything seems to be in order, and there are no big surprises. The dim sunset shines on the window sill, surrounding a white dining table, Logan is sitting on the President's table.  Opposite Frick, in each hand was a copy of the Berliner Zeitung that had been reprinted that day.  It is currently one of the newspapers with the largest circulation in Germany and is also a representative of mainstream public opinion.  In addition to publishing news about US declarations of war, this page also detailedly listed the strength comparison between the two countries and analyzed the possible war routes. Although it was not as professional as the information provided by the General Staff of the National Defense Forces, it still made people feel  Quite talented.  "For Americans, it is both lucky and unfortunate to have a president with a decisive character." Frick, who was wearing a nightgown, barely touched the tableware and just drank some hot milk.  "The body is the capital of the body." This sentence should make the old politician who finally reached the high position of the president sigh. Coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and mild paralysis of his hands and feet, this series of difficult-to-eradicate diseases have greatly restricted him.  Performing to his heart's content on the political stage, over the past few months, his appearances in public have become increasingly rare, and his declining influence is also a result of helplessness. Logan slowly enjoyed the elegant dinner. At his age, it is  An ideal stage of high energy and active thinking.  "After all, isolationism is not in line with the trend of historical development. If we don't seek success through change, we will lead to failure through conservatism, right?" "Well" Frick took a sip of hot milk, "The United States is indeed our number one competition in the future.  Opponent, in my personal opinion, this is an excellent opportunity to severely damage the three major competitors at the same time, and we should make good use of it." "Of course," Logan said with a smile, "I am preparing to ask for your opinion on a few things.  : First, it is to provide the Italian government with an interest-free loan of 200 million Reichsmarks, specifically for them to purchase our weapons and equipment. This can improve Italy's short-term military competitiveness and increase our political weight; second, it is  Provide 2 million tons of fuel to the Italian government in exchange for their complete 'untying' of the French fleet; third, secretly donate 50 first-line submarines to the U.S. Navy." Frick listened silently, and then spent several minutes thinking, suddenly  He said with emotion: "These are all very shrewd works, Hans. I am sincerely happy for you and also happy for Germany." "Thanks to your teaching and support," Logan said politely in a "Chinese" way.  .  Frick shook his head: "Haha, this is innate wisdom. You are destined to be the king on this stage." "If you have no objection, can I arrange it as soon as possible?" Logan asked following the topic.  Frick smiled and acquiesced, then picked up the Berliner Zeitung, flipped through it, and read softly: "History will prove the greatness of Italy. Let us use victory to raise the invincible flag of Europe." "Great Italy, great Mexico  "Solini," Logan said with a mocking look on his face. This group of delusional people who claim to inherit the mantle of the ancient Roman Empire never seem to care about failure. They are indomitable and never lack confidence and ambition beyond their own strength.  However, after rashly declaring war on Britain and France two years ago, it suffered a big loss. This time, the Italian government did not forget to make preparations in advance - recalling its merchant ships from North America and the Pacific, and strengthening sea and air security in the Strait of Gibraltar and the Suez Canal to  Prevent U.S. warships from penetrating into the Mediterranean Sea.  In addition, Italy has also made a high-profile invitation to senior Japanese government officials to negotiate joint operations against the United States, and plans to form an unprecedented scale of the Japan-Italy international joint fleet to deliver a decisive blow to its opponents on the Pacific battlefield.  "If they lose the first battle, will the American people have the courage and patience to continue to support the Roosevelt administration?" Frick suddenly asked this question.  Logan quickly replied: "Judging from the experience of the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, the American people do not lack these two qualities, and Roosevelt is a president who is loved by the people, so everything is difficult to say." "If the United States has passed  If we retreat early, our political investment will be in vain." Frick said this with a smile on his face.  Logan put down the knife and fork in his hand and picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth: "If the United States is really so vulnerable, I wouldn't mind taking over their interests in the Atlantic region, and then squeeze out Italy economically and isolate Japan politically."    Just like the powerlessness shown recently, Frick said with an understatement: "They were originally our allies, a steel axis built by the former heads of state. The changes of time are always sad." "As a leader, we should  You have the courage and courage to correct the wrong judgments of your predecessors, don't you?" Logan asked.  "Maybe," Frick sighed, "I hope the road you choose is right - but who knows where other roads will lead to the end?" Maybe the elderly prefer to sigh, maybe Frick  Ke just felt disappointed because of his own incompetence. Logan thought so and calmly comforted: "It is precisely because of experienced and prestigious veterans like you that we young people dare to find new ideas among the thorns.  "Although the road is difficult, there are many gratifying gains." Frick did not answer. He quietly browsed the contents of the newspaper that he had roughly read before, asking small questions from time to time, until Logan calmly used  Finished coffee.  "Are we going to acquiesce to the Italian Navy's deployment of cordons in Gibraltar and the Suez Canal?" Frick's question came from the press, but also from his heart.  The Fortress of Gibraltar was built by Germany with the support of Spain and has nothing to do with Italy. According to the agreement reached between Germany and Spain, the Fortress of Gibraltar and the port are currently legally and reasonably in the hands of Germany. Coupled with the expanded aviation base,  Germany clearly has first control over the Strait of Gibraltar.  As for the Suez Canal, although it was almost entirely the German Afrika Korps that conquered it, Italy ultimately made a lot of contributions in terms of logistics, and the two sides agreed to co-manage the canal after the war.  Logan replied calmly: "If they can maintain long-distance sea supplies, we can tolerate their ships staying in the Strait of Gibraltar for a long time. As for Suez the Americans are preparing to block it, just as Japan and Italy are planning  The difference between blocking the Panama Canal is that the United States has reached the stage of putting it into practice. After all, Frick is a man who has been in politics for many years. He easily found the key: "Then we are prepared to acquiesce to this kind of action by the United States.  , or act as a powerful internal response? "Rogan has a great impression of the president's constant use of the term "we". He also said frankly: "The temporary suspension of navigation in the Suez Canal will have a negative impact on our interests in the Mediterranean.  It won¡¯t have much impact, Italy is different. This can greatly delay their military operations in Saudi Arabia. As you know, the current situation is still more favorable to them.¡± ¡°I am an amateur in military matters.¡± Flick  He said gently, "Everything is arranged by you." Logan replied politely: "Thank you for your trust, I will do my best to do my job." "Work hard, and don't let down the 70 million Germans."  "Your expectations" Frick said in a big *oss voice]
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