Felix, this is the name given to the German army's plan to attack the Fortress of Gibraltar. Germany had the idea of attacking the Fortress of Gibraltar as early as after the Battle of France. However, Spain never agreed at the time, but the German army, prepared for a rainy day, still dispatched a large number of manpower to prepare first.
After doing the preliminary intelligence work, Kalaris was responsible for this work. To this day, the location of every cannon and machine gun in the Gibraltar Fortress has been marked on the map by the Germans, and the number of aircraft in the Gibraltar Fortress continues to increase and decrease.
and types are constantly being updated. The location here is too important, and the defense is too solid. Without suitable weapons, no one can capture it. 23us.
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This is the army that the Spanish government is willing to dispatch. Most of them are infantry and there are few technical arms. Among them, there are almost no heavy artillery that we need most. But there is no way. After all, Spain's military technology is too poor. In addition, this
This is our proposal and plan for the military-industrial Gibraltar Fortress. From our photo information, it appears that the Gibraltar Fortress has at least hundreds of fighter planes. Considering its possible hidden hangars and other reasons, the number of fighter planes may be in the two hundred range.
To 300 vehicles, if we cannot destroy their air force immediately, our attack will be very passive. Franz Halder, the chief of general staff wearing glasses, reported to Hitler.
Hitler's heart did not seem to be entirely on this matter. He nodded and said okay, I understand, Kalaris, I want to know the situation in the Soviet Union.
Franz Halder glanced at Kalaris, who was standing next to him. Kalaris immediately stepped forward and said that although the Soviet Union continued to increase its troops on the border, it did not launch an offensive formation. In addition, the Soviet Union had completely stopped internal purges, etc.
However, due to the previous purges, what these young officers strengthened after taking office was not military technology and quality, but political loyalty to Stalin.
Hitler fiddled with his pencil and said that a united force is also extremely difficult. How are the preparations for Plan Barbarossa and how long will it take to launch an attack on the Soviet Union?
The commander-in-chief of the army, Walter von Brauchitsch, who looked a little pale, said: "I am reporting to my head of state that the army is basically in place and can launch an attack on the Soviet Union at any time after April 10."
Hitler looked at his pale face and asked Brauchitsch worriedly, are you okay? Why do I feel that your face looks so bad?
Brauchic puffed up his chest and said, "I have a heart attack recently, but please don't worry, I can persevere."
Historically, Brauchitsch at this time had to resign due to heart disease and the torture of high-intensity work. At this time and space, since the Soviet-German war had not yet begun, he had more time to protect his body, but he still insisted on
He fell down, but he could fall down at any time.
Hitler was a little worried. He didn't want his plan to go wrong because of anyone, but he also understood that the Soviet-German War might be the biggest battle launched by Germany. No soldier or general would be willing to miss such a grand event. He
Nodding and continuing, where is the Air Force?
Göring, who had gained some weight, said: Report to the Führer, all the air force is in place, and the ammunition and fuel stockpiled are enough for us to capture Moscow.
Hitler still believed Goering's words. After all, he had been preparing for so long. Hitler stood up and said, "Very good. Our great cause will lead to new ones again. This is the glory of all of us. I am ready to take action on the Barbarossa Plan."
, once again launched a war against Britain to engage in strategic deception, and the purpose of this war was the Fortress of Gibraltar.
As he spoke, Hitler pointed to the point under Spain on the map and said Goebbels
The tall and thin Goebbels came out.
You need to organize the propaganda work. Starting from the gathering of the army and air force, you must send out photos and propaganda videos to let the whole world know that our next combat target is Gibraltar. Hitler tilted his head and said to Goebbels.
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I will dispatch our latest artillery and aircraft, let everyone's eyes be on Gibraltar, and then launch a surprise attack on the Soviet Union, everyone, work hard. Hitler's eyes were filled with fire, and he seemed to have seen Stalin's extremely surprised expression in Moscow.
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Moscow
The German army has begun to enter Spain, the Italian navy has been dispatched to assemble, and the Spanish troops have also begun to assemble. All intelligence shows that the next main target of the Axis powers is Gibraltar Fortress. Beria reported to Stalin.
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Stalin looked at some photos provided by Beria and nodded and said that the strategic location of Gibraltar Fortress is indeed extremely important and worthy of the Axis Powers' war. However, the British have been operating here for hundreds of years and may not be easy to win. Shaposhny
Kokov, how much price do you think the Germans have to pay to take this place?
Shaposhnikov was the Chief of General Staff of the Soviet Red Army at this time. This man was gentle, knowledgeable and deeply respected by Stalin. He smiled and said, to be disrespectful, Gibraltar Fortress is much stronger than our Vladivostok. He
The geographical location is so good. If the Italian Navy, the German Air Force and the Spanish Army work together, I estimate that it will take at least half a year to win, and at the same time, we must be prepared to bear up to 100,000 casualties.
Of course, the German military's military technology is very powerful. If they have advanced weapons that have not yet been exposed, it would be another matter.
But as far as I know, the German army relies on nothing more than two things to fight. One is a powerful armored force for rapid assault, which has no effect here. The other is a powerful air force to attack the opponent.
The logistics line and headquarters, unfortunately, in front of this fortress, the logistics are under thick rocks. As for the headquarters, I don't believe the Germans can bomb it.
Stalin took a puff of cigarette, waved his pipe and said, "Very good." It seems that the German army will not pull out any tricks in a short time. The German army's target is still Britain. This is completely consistent with our previous analysis. Our next step should be
Regarding the improvement of the Thunderstorm Plan, we must also speed up the production of new weapons. Although war does not entirely rely on weapons, advanced weapons can after all minimize the casualties of our comrades.
Stalin had not noticed that Hitler had set his sights on him. He was extremely convinced of his judgment. In his plan, more than five million Red Army troops would suddenly launch an attack on Germany when Germany least expected it.
Then he liberated the whole of Europe in one fell swoop. At this time, Germany launched its final decisive battle against Britain. He believed that Churchill would not give up resistance, so the decisive battle between Britain and Germany was only a matter of time. Now, what the Soviet Union has to do is
Just wait.
On the other side of the world, negotiations between the United States and Japan have collapsed.
washington
This is our ultimatum. If your country does not stop building military bases and deploying naval and air forces in Southeast Asia, then our country will impose a comprehensive blockade on your country. Hull said to Japanese Ambassador Nomura.
Nomura couldn't help but sweat after hearing this. He took out a handkerchief and wiped it and asked, "Excuse me, what does the so-called total blockade mean in your country?"
Hull was completely unceremonious and said that he would freeze all of your country's property in our country and implement an embargo on all materials from your country.
Nomura quickly said, please give us some time, and I will contact the people in China immediately.
Tokyo
After Konoe received the news, he immediately felt that it was extremely difficult. The military headquarters had recently discussed how to sweep across Southeast Asia. Now that it was time to stop, there was no easy way to stop. He immediately held a meeting with the military headquarters to discuss it. Admiral Nagano Shushen directly
He told him that instead of waiting for the United States to take action, it was better to strike preemptively and immediately gained the support of a large number of generals.
Looking at the excited military personnel, Konoe felt that he had to deal with the land and sea ministers first, so he had secret meetings with them respectively.
Why do you want us to stop building military bases, Konoe-sama, are you crazy? Tojo squinted his eyes and looked at Konoe opposite.
Konoe sighed and said that Roosevelt's reply to us stated that if we continue to build military bases, the United States will impose sanctions on our economy. As you know, we do not have many resources and rely mostly on the United States for steel, oil and other aspects.
Materials, and the U.S.’s national power is far superior to ours. So my opinion is to continue to mediate the differences between us and the U.S. through negotiations, and then continue our Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere plan.
Tojo immediately vetoed it and said, "Negotiations must not be allowed. It is your government's business. Building military bases is our military department's business. If we don't do it because of the displeasure of the United States, then what else can we do?"
With that said, Tojo Hideki stood up and left Konoe to leave.
Konoe looked at Tojo Hideki's eyes as he was leaving, and felt chills all over his body. Japan's subjugation of tradition is no joke. If Tojo Hideki misbehaves, Konoe may one day be punished as a national traitor on the spot.
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Ahem. Ishihara Wanji came out from behind and said to Konoe who lowered his head, Konoe-sama, as I said, the military will not agree to your request so easily.
Konoe turned around and said excitedly Ishihara, you know that if the empire really goes to war with the United States, the empire's defeat may be imminent. Why are we stuck in the quagmire of China? Isn't it because we have forgotten the sentence of encroaching step by step?
Is it... too dangerous?
Ishihara sighed and asked, "Don't you see? Although you carried Tojo Hideki into the cabinet, he has now gained His Majesty's favor and no longer needs you. I'm afraid in his eyes, you, Konoe-sama, have already
It must have become the biggest obstacle for him to go further.
Konoe only felt a chill running through his body. He tightened his hands and said, "My Konoe is not someone to be bullied. Now His Majesty is still hesitating. As long as I persuade His Majesty and His Majesty gives the order, there will be no problem. If it doesn't work, I will resign."
Ishihara smiled and sat down and said it was useless, who is your majesty? When the Three Kingdoms Alliance Treaty was signed, your majesty read the less than a thousand words of the article for a whole day. Why hasn't your majesty already deduced that after the Three Kingdoms Alliance, it will definitely cooperate with the United States and even the Soviet Union?
But His Majesty still agreed. His Majesty had actually made up his mind. Tojo was so unscrupulous just because he knew His Majesty's intentions.
Konoe glanced at Ishihara Kanji in horror, and thought, is it not so? He felt extremely sad in his heart. He thought for a while, looked at Ishihara Kanji and asked, what if I make you the Minister of War?
Ishihara Wanji quickly waved his hand and said goodbye, please don't harm me, Konoe-sama. I can see that the people in the military department have been driven crazy by Germany's victory. They were still willing to listen to the words of advice and calm down, but now
As long as I make peace, I'll call him a traitor to the country... His Majesty is gradually becoming unwilling to see me, and now I'm thinking of retiring.
Konoe quickly said no, Ishihara-kun, you are the number one in our strategy. The empire is in a state of survival at this time, so you must not act on your own initiative.
Ishihara shook his head and stopped talking. Listening to Ishihara's pessimistic argument, Konoe felt that it was not easy to start a war with the United States. He went to see Hirohito the next day, hoping that Hirohito would give a message and order the military to stop its actions in Southeast Asia. In the end, he didn't even have Hirohito's face.
Seeing this, Konoe felt like the hairs all over his body stood up. He had fallen out of favor with the king.
In fact, the reason why Konoe was able to form a cabinet again is that Hirohito and the Japanese military believed that Konoe's theory would help Japan's external expansion. In other words, the foundation of Konoe's cabinet was continuous external expansion. Where is this?
Konoe could stop whenever he wanted.
Konoe went back to think about it all night, and wrote his resignation overnight and submitted it. This was a temptation for him, but to his despair, the next day, he received the news that the emperor had given permission and that he had been abandoned.
In the Imperial Palace of Japan, Hideki Tojo lowered his head and listened excitedly to Hirohito's encouragement. He had been officially appointed as the new Prime Minister. He was suddenly excited. What made him even more excited was that Hirohito actually
His tone made him concurrently serve as Prime Minister, Minister of Land and Interior, and he was almost praised to the sky.
Mr. Tojo, Hirohito asked, how can the problems of the United States be solved?
Tojo Hideki immediately said that the hope for peace was extremely slim, war would come at any time, and active attack is more effective than defense. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, we already have a battle plan.
Hirohito sighed, waved his hand and said it would be best if there was peace, please go down.
Tojo Hideki nodded and slowly retreated. Liar, if you really want peace, you will replace the Konoe.
An old man came out slowly and bowed to Hirohito. Hirohito returned the bow and said, "Great uncle."
This old man is Prince Kanin Gong Zaihito, the number one military figure in the Japanese royal family who has been hiding behind Hirohito's backstage.
Your Majesty, the empire has reached its most critical moment. At this moment, the safety of the royal family is the most important. Prince Xianyuan Palace Zairen put forward his ideas without hesitation.
Hirohito asked his uncle if he had any suggestions.
Prince Hanyuan Gong Zairen said to His Majesty, all orders should come from the military department, not the palace. Only in this way, if any unexpected events occur in the future, the royal family can be preserved, and it will not be the same as William.
Hirohito was not angry at Prince Kanin Gong Zaihito for being pessimistic about the future. In military affairs, one always calculates defeat before calculating victory. He nodded and said, okay, I understand.