On the outskirts of Tripoli, North Africa, June 1, 1941
"Lieutenant General, you are organizing such a military parade today not just to test the training of the troops, right?" General Ettore Bastico carefully put away the map and turned his attention to the ongoing of this military parade.
Recently, according to the information obtained by the Noodle Country, the Hans are likely to launch the ultimate attack on Britain. Although the Hans are gathering troops on the eastern front, including some of the Noodle Country troops, even Rome thinks this is just Berlin. To confuse the enemy, judging from the experience of the last war, it is very unwise to start a war on two fronts. As long as Berlin has the last shred of sanity, it will not attack the Alliance before the Japanese attack the Alliance.
"Berlin hopes that we will make some moves to put pressure on the British and force them to concentrate their troops and resources in North Africa." Rommel knew that this was the last smoke released by Berlin. The harder he worked here, the more losses he would suffer on the battlefield in the future. The smaller it may be, so today he not only came here by himself, but also brought General Ettore Bastico over, making it seem like the two of them were inspecting the new corps together.
"If the British continue to gather strength in North Africa, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to our next move." Admiral Ettore Bastico hesitated. According to Rome's wishes, the situation is now very good, even for Hans. If he doesn't take action, the Noodle Country troops in his hands will also attack the British. It's already hard enough now. If there are more, he really doesn't know what to do.
"Don't worry, they don't have many troops left. The reserve troops have been mobilized long ago, and the new recruits haven't been trained yet. Where did the troops come from? If they are forcibly transported to North Africa, they won't be food on our plates?" Rommel Said disdainfully, before the British defeated the Noodle Country troops, they looked very powerful, but that was under the premise that they had an absolute advantage in military strength and firepower, and the opponents were all colonial troops. In his opinion, they were just rookies fighting against each other. Just peck, as long as a powerful assault force intervenes, it will be enough to change the current situation.
"Lieutenant General, how are your negotiations with the people of Country F going?" Admiral Ettore Bastico asked. When they attacked the island of Malta, the Navy of Country F had already participated in the war, but the Army and Air Force of Country F had not It has always been secretive. Recently, even the Navy of Country F issued a public statement that Knockout's actions in the Mediterranean were just a reciprocal response to Britain's hostility.
Hans has been negotiating with the old marshal during this period, hoping to bring him into the Axis camp. Even the man from the Prime Minister's Office went to Vichy several times to have detailed discussions with the other party, but until now there is no definite conclusion. The news came, making Noodle Country, as an ally, anxious. You must know that the bottom of Libya is the colony of Country F. Once they attack from behind, Noodle Country's war in North Africa will be over.
The old marshal of country F is not an honest guy. On the one hand, he gave in in Europe and surrendered to the Hans. On the other hand, he sent his own students to lead the army of country F stranded in Britain. In addition, he secretly Large reserves of weapons and gold were sent to the colonies.
"There has been some progress. I believe Rome will be notified soon. Although the problem has not been completely solved, it is still very gratifying." Rommel said with a smile. According to the secret agreement reached between Berlin and Vichy, country F's North African colonies will soon be Just declare independence, and then join the Axis camp and fight with them. Whether it is the colonial army, the air force and navy stationed in North Africa will also join together. By then, the British advantages in military strength and firepower will be gone.
"It's really great that there is progress!" General Ettore Bastico was happy but also worried. You must know that the relationship between Noodle Country and F Country is not very good. Moreover, country F's strength far exceeds theirs. Once country F joins the Axis camp, it will definitely greatly reduce Rome's voice and even affect the future division of post-war spheres of influence. But what can be done? Who makes Noodle Country too weak?
The Noodle Country’s position among the Axis Powers is aloof because Hans really has no friends. In Europe, the Bullfighting Country has been waiting and watching, unwilling to declare its position prematurely; the Alliance is also unwilling to completely fall to the Axis. As for the other countries, they are either in the camp of the Allied Powers, or they are small and weak countries that are not worth mentioning. In this case, Hans’s attitude towards the Noodle Country is more tolerant with a hint of tolerance. Please, let Noodle Country take advantage.
If the people of Country F really fall over to Hans, then what is the Noodle Country? The army is not good, the economy is not good, there is nothing more than bragging, well, everyone is still a F-Sith country, ideologically the same, but what's the use? Are you sure about everyone's ideology? it's the same? The guy in Rome always said it was different.
"Don't worry, your Excellency, they haven't completely given up on the policy of making multiple bets. In the future, they may not be considered our true own people." Rommel keenly caught the strangeness in the other party's eyes and quickly gave the other party a reassurance. , for Country F, it would be useless even if the old marshal really turned to Hans. Berlin would definitely not believe the other party. He really didn’t dare. You must know that even now, the actual strength of the other party is not as good as Hans. Down.
"We have always been our own people, whether it is now or in the future." General Ettore Bastico smiled and nodded. He also understood Rommel's problem. At that moment, he also thought about it. This world It's very big. You and Hans can't completely control it alone. With the addition of country F, it won't have much impact. As for Japan? Where is Japan? His opinion doesn't matter at all, okay?
You know, in the Axis powers' previous plans, North and South America and Australia were not in their plans. At worst, they would just divide those places in the future. Even if there was only one continent, it would be enough for them to digest it for a long time. In the upper Mediterranean region, rebuilding the former Roman Empire is not a problem.
"Sir, I suggest you build the oil well as soon as possible. It's all about money." The other party understood what Rommel meant and took the initiative to change the subject. After talking about the serious business, naturally it was time to focus on practical matters. , the combat effectiveness of the Noodle Country's army is weak. On the one hand, there are too many colonial troops, and on the other hand, there is a lack of interest fetters. Everyone has to muddle along, and it is strange to have combat effectiveness.
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