Chapter 1,254 The Balkan Mystery 2
Chapter 1254 Balkan Mystery 2
"Well, Mr. Secretary of War, now you have time to reconsider. Does the cabinet want to just let it go? Or does it invest enough power to help our Russian allies tide over the difficulties, and then reverse the entire strategic situation in one fell swoop? ?" Lord Hamilton said jokingly.
"Haha. It seems that our estimation was somewhat wrong." Kitchener said with a wry smile, "General, there is a gap between your request and the conditions we can currently offer. As for the Russians' opinions, we really have to consider them. As for the Bavarian Army you mentioned, in fact not only us, but even the armies of the entire Allied countries are unwilling to fight them without solid fortifications."
"Escape is of no use. We must make a decision now. I have a hunch that maybe Russia can survive this year, but if this continues, they will definitely not survive next year! And if Russia is finished, the entire German and Austrian Army will Pressure reaches the Western Front, then by then, our environment will be even worse! Maybe the Americans will also add insult to injury. I admit that the Bavarian Army is very powerful, but escaping is not an option." Lord Hamilton said.
"You are not optimistic about the Russians. Maybe the situation is not what we imagined. Maybe the Russians are deliberately exaggerating. Don't forget that even Napoleon the Great integrated all the forces of Europe to expedition to Russia. They even captured Moscow, but Still lost to harsh weather and massive Russian troops. The Germans will not be stronger than the most powerful dwarf in the world!" Kitchener said.
"Haha, actually we can do a test. We can send a note to the Russians. If we open the Dardanelles Strait and force Turkey to withdraw from the war, then Russia will have no right to participate in the disposal of Turkey after the war. If they don’t agree, the situation is naturally not as serious as they say, but if they agree, it means that Russia’s problem is really serious.”
"What do you think of this method?" After Lord Hamilton finished speaking, he looked at the other party with interest. Just like Churchill became Lord of the Admiralty, Kitchener became Minister of War not because of his ability to fight. This guy is also a civil servant! Therefore, the general believes that it is useless for you to explain to him that the war situation is different at this time. Russia's logistics and national strength cannot support the war. It is useless to explain that Russia will eventually collapse because its economy and transportation are in dire straits, because this guy has no research on these things. ah! There were many such things in later generations, such as the armored vehicle brigade promoted by Rumsfeld, the Defense Minister of a certain world's most powerful country in later generations...
Therefore, persuasion also requires methods. Kitchener is definitely a qualified politician, so when it comes to politics, he definitely understands it! In fact, in just 10 seconds, Kitchener figured out all the problems! Why did the Russians build a Black Sea Fleet? In the last century, why did Britain and France insist on fighting a protracted Crimean War with the Russians on the Black Sea? ! At the beginning of the war, why did the Russians refuse entry to Constantinople to any country? Very simple! The Russians want an exit into the Mediterranean! The British and even the French are absolutely unwilling to let another disruptor enter the most important sea area in the world.
Even though we are now allies, Britain and France are still unwilling to allow the Russian navy to enter and exit the Mediterranean, let alone capture Constantinople. And the Russians are not willing to completely control Turkey and continue to lock Russia down. The passage in and out of the Mediterranean Sea, so this is the farce at the beginning of the war. Britain and France said, how about helping you open the Dardanelles Strait? The Russians said no. And now, when Britain and France are at loggerheads with Germany on the Western Front and are unwilling to divide their forces, the Russians want Britain and France to open the Dardanelles Strait again!
Kitchener understood what the admiral meant. The control of the Dardanelles Strait involves the fundamental interests of the three giants of the Entente. Even if they are allies, even if it is more difficult, under normal circumstances, they will never use this as an exchange condition. of. If the Russians really agree not to interfere in Turkey's post-war disposal, it means that Russia's current situation is very, very bad and has threatened Russia's existence.
"This is indeed a way." Kitchener nodded and said. "If possible, you can write a plan, your requirements for the War Department and a combat plan. If possible, you'd better mobilize as many Japanese troops as possible. According to the current reaction on the Western Front, the Japanese troops are fighting very tenaciously. , the performance is no worse than that of the Belgians.”
"Haha, okay, I understand." Admiral Hamilton said with a smile. The battle plan was clear, and the general who wanted to command a large army finally solved the domestic problems in the United Kingdom. Now it depends on the internal game of the Allied Powers system. "Russians, don't let us down!"
At the same time, after the end of this battle, there was a lot of excitement about this matter within Russia. For the British, they could proudly claim that this battle was a great success, and the Allied Mediterranean Fleet had become (Although it is not in line with the actual situation. It can be called a heavy damage, but it is still far from destruction.) But for the Russians, this battle was a complete failure. Mader and the Black Sea Fleet were all wiped out!
"Where is Eberhard? Take him to Petrograd for me! I want to judge him personally!" "No, no, no, this scum doesn't need to be tried at all! Just pull him out and shoot him! It took him a day In less than ten years, the Black Sea Fleet's accumulation of more than ten years was ruined! This is a crime! This is traitorous!" When Russian Emperor Nicholas II heard the news, he was so angry that he tore the telegram into pieces on the spot, and the emperor's The roar echoed throughout the conference room. Everyone present was silent.
"Your Majesty, Lieutenant General Eberhard has died in battle." Admiral Essen, who was relatively behind, couldn't stand it any longer. It is true that Lieutenant General Eberhard had an unshirkable responsibility for the failure of the Black Sea Fleet, but In his opinion, the main reason is still the problem of the British Air Force. The Air Force failed to severely damage the Germans. How do you want the Black Sea Fleet to fight? Besides, everyone is dead, so it’s not good to dwell on these things anymore.
"Okay, let's start arranging the next commander of the Black Sea Fleet now." As soon as he said this, Nicholas II went berserk again! Now there is only one egg left in the Black Sea Fleet! Before the third dreadnought is launched, it might as well be changed to the Russian Black Sea Coast Guard!
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