Chapter 2406: Scandinavia One

At the same time, Turkey, which controls the coast of the Red Sea, can also threaten the route from Germany to southern Africa. If Turkey is neutral or inclined to the Allies, then the Mediterranean-Red Sea-Indian Ocean route is undoubtedly the safest, and if Turkey turns against the water, then This route is the most dangerous, directly cutting off the connection between the Allies and southern Africa in the direction of the Indian Ocean!

Kemal had seen the strength of the German army, and he might not act rashly, but this generation of Turks who fought with the German army will eventually pass away. After 20 years, who can guarantee that Türkiye will not take risks? In order to deal with Turkey's possible rebellion, Germany and Austria also need a strong reserve force! This is really a difficult thing to do.

"We can't tell what will happen in the future, but we have reached a consensus on one point, that is, if Turkey insists on going its own way to attack the Arabian Peninsula, we must make some preparations and be wary of Americans who may infiltrate Turkey. "Compared to the Italian issue, everyone can finally come up with a mature solution. Regarding Turkey, the German top leaders have not formed a unified opinion.

However, an agreement was reached on the two issues of restricting Turkey's further expansion and guarding against the United States. As for the next step, it depends on the actions of the Turkish government.

"After the end of this world war, a new country appeared to the north of us, and now there are three countries in Scandinavia. Norway, Sweden and Finland. Our attitude towards these countries What about it?" Prince Baden started the next topic.

"Sweden has been adhering to neutrality since the Napoleon era. It is also a country with certain strength. They have no ambitions for external expansion. At the same time, the economy and people's livelihood are also very good. Sweden can be our economic ally, but they want to draw in Unlikely in a military alliance."

"Norway and Sweden have similar attitudes, but due to Norway's long coastline, Norway's ports are very important for the North Sea's sea dominance. If we can control Norway and Iceland in our hands, then the British east coast will become the High Seas Fleet Iceland, Shetland, and Norway will form a continuous blockade, completely blocking the north and east of the United Kingdom. The High Seas Fleet will have a very safe passage in and out of the North Sea. Therefore, we must at least let Norway In wartime it's in favor of us. That's it," Ruprecht said.

"Norway is indeed very important to the security of the empire, so is it necessary for us to pass a treaty to fix the relationship between the two parties?" Prince Baden asked.

"Don't worry. Although the empire can use military and political pressure to force Norway to sign such a military treaty, it is not good after all. What we need is a Europe that supports each other and prospers, not an alliance maintained by sabers. We In peacetime, economic and commercial means can be used to maintain relations with Norway, at least for the next fifteen years," said the crown prince.

"Fifteen years?" Prince Albert frowned. "I understand what you mean. You mean that even if there is a war between the Empire and Britain, it will be fifteen years later."

"It's like this, the Second World War will not come very early, nor will it come very late," the Crown Prince said.

"So what if Norway still hasn't decided to form a military alliance with us when the war breaks out?" Prince Albert said.

"Then we first ask Norway to have a neutral neutrality, such as allowing our warships to stay in Norwegian ports for a short time and receive supplies. And if the British destroy Norway's neutrality, then we can force Norway to make a statement!" said the Crown Prince.

"If that doesn't work, the military will also be a means, but it's a last resort."

"What about Finland? I feel that Finland would be a good potential ally. The President of Finland, Karl Joho Stahlberg, is a person who leans towards the empire. Of course, this tendency is probably due to pressure from Russia, but In any case, as long as they are against Russia, Finland can be our ally," said Duke Albrecht.

"It's like this. A few days ago, the Finnish government also submitted a report to us, hoping to strengthen military exchanges with the German Empire." Prince Baden said.

"I have heard of this, but when our ambassador tentatively proposed to President Stahlberg the idea of ​​Finland joining the Allies, the other party was vague. This attitude is very abnormal," Buhler said.

"Could it be that we are a little too eager? A newly independent country will definitely wait and see. We are eager to let Finland join the alliance system. The other side obviously thinks about it." The Duke said.

"Finland?" Ruprecht thought of what Finland has done in history. From a purely military level, among all the armies that fought alongside Germany in World War II in history, the Finnish Army's combat effectiveness is still the same. Very high, the frustration of the Soviet Union in the Soviet-Finnish War can explain this problem. In fact, no matter in history or in this plane, the biggest and only enemy of Finland at this stage is Russia!

According to the thinking of ordinary countries, wouldn't it be enough to find a thigh to hug at this time? And obviously, Germany is such a thick thigh! In history, whether it is Hungary, which wants to restore its old territory, or Romania, which has sharp conflicts with the Soviet Union, it can be explained by the fact that they have finally walked together with Germany, but how to say it? The most indispensable thing in this world is exceptions! And Finland is such a country!

Finland's main enemy is Russia, but at the same time Finland is unwilling to be involved with a big country, so as to be cannon fodder in the hands of a big country! Historically, the Finnish army fought passively after receiving and paying lost ground during World War II. There is no awareness of being an ally with Germany. If you look at it purely from the perspective of conscientiousness, Finland's performance is far behind Romania and Hungary.

So what is the reason? To a large extent, it is Finland's neutral tendency, or not only Finland, but also Norway and Sweden! From a national perspective, since Gustav IV, Sweden finally lost Finland. While being interrupted by the Russians, the Swedes realized that the glory and glory of the past had gone with the wind, and they no longer cared Continental European disputes, locked in northern Europe as a salted fish with peace of mind, and you can't say that such a policy is wrong, because without a huge military burden, people's living standards are very high, whether it is Norway or Sweden , and the wealthy citizens are naturally too lazy to care about foreign affairs.

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