Mobility is so important to the army. If the German army had enough mobility, even like the current Lanfang army, Germany would have had at least two chances to capture Paris in the last world war.
The deduction conducted by Lanfang's staff was to calculate the mobility of the German army based on the mobility of Lanfang's army, and then arrive at the corresponding answer.
Don't think this is impossible. In fact, many staff officers believe that by the next World War, the mobility of the German army will exceed that of the current Lanfang army and reach a higher level. Although Foch was reluctant to admit it,
This is the fact. From an industrial point of view, Germany has greater potential than France. As long as Germany gets a chance to rise again, then the current William III will definitely not be as reckless as William II.
In fact, after crossing the German-French border, it is basically a smooth journey to Paris, which is very suitable for the use of armored forces. According to the results of the Lanfang Staff Department's deduction, if Germany and France went to war, Germany would capture Paris within 48 hours, so Foch was in an eager mood.
Really understandable.
When Foch told Pierre the deduction results, Pierre was so shocked that he didn't even feel the brandy spilled on his pants.
Do you still have the confidence to fight to Berlin now? Foch was so heartbroken that he wished he could fly back to France right now and tell Alexander Millerand what to do.
No, I am not sure that Pierre did not think of this possibility, but after thinking about it for a moment, Pierre felt a sense of panic from his heart.
Pierre himself is also an excellent staff officer. When Qin Zhiyuan and Pierre first met, Pierre came to Qin Zhiyuan to work as a staff officer. Such a simple deduction does not require going to the tactics room, just do it in your mind.
Once you outline it, you will understand the seriousness of the matter.
So what should we do and sign a non-aggression pact with the Germans? Pierre was already confused and wiped his forehead with the towel handed over by Qin Zhiyuan.
Oh my God, it was Qin Zhiyuan who asked Pierre to wipe his pants.
That kind of treaty will be useful. The League of Nations is always recognized by the whole world. Look at the decision of the League of Nations. If it is necessary, no matter how many treaties are signed, it will be a piece of waste paper. You can't stop the Germans by piling them all over the border.
Foch was never a stickler for rules and had no hope of the binding force of the treaty.
After I returned, I prepared my troops for war. Pierre slowly calmed down and prepared for a bloody battle with the Germans.
It's useless, look at the current Wehrmacht, look at the current Foreign Legion, can they still fight? If they can still fight, why do you want to hire troops from Lanfang? Foch still hates that iron cannot be made into steel.
Less than three years after the World War, France's armaments are already close to being depleted. Experienced soldiers have retired one after another, and a large number of generals have left the army. Not a single one of the millions of lions left in the World War remains, and even the Foreign Legion has
They are all composed of a group of new recruits. Such an army has little combat effectiveness. Even if they are given the most advanced weapons, it will be useless, at least not as good as the Germans serving in the Lanfang Army.
So what do you think we should do? Just surrender without any resistance? Pierre was also a little dissatisfied with Foch's attitude.
The governor's career has made Pierre a lot better. At least now Pierre dares to express his opinions in front of Foch. This is a big improvement. You must know that in the past, Pierre only obeyed in front of Foch and never expressed his opinions.
courage.
Change the attitude towards Germany so that Germans and French are no longer hostile to each other. If there is hatred between us, it is between the previous generation. This kind of hatred should not continue. At least our next generation will not have to do it.
There was a price to pay. Foch didn't care about Pierre's attitude and spoke out his opinions.
Perhaps Pierre's attitude was exactly what Foch wanted, a French president who only knew how to be submissive.
It's disappointing just thinking about it.
This is difficult. Although it seems that we have recovered what we lost in the Franco-Prussian War, in fact the greatest damage caused to us by the World War was the courage to continue fighting. We still occupy German territory, which is difficult for Germany.
People don't hate us. Pierre is also in a dilemma. The hatred between Germany and France is not so easy to resolve, otherwise the hatred would not continue to this day.
According to the provisions of the Paris Peace Treaty, France occupied part of Germany's territory. These territories will be held in a referendum later to determine the final ownership of those territories. As the victor of the World War, France was committed to dismembering Germany, but it did not succeed. Now
To say how much the French hate the Germans, that’s not necessarily true. The question is whether the Germans hate the French. If you think about the attitude of the French towards the Germans after the Franco-Prussian War, you can think of how the Germans are now working hard to survive.
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This problem does not need to be solved by you. If you become the president of France, this should be the job of William III. Foch seems to be certain that Pierre will be elected.
William III, he has not even secured the throne yet. Pierre does not think highly of William III.
During Qin Zhiyuan's visit to Germany, a rebellion broke out in the German Wehrmacht, which made William III a laughing stock internationally. Of course, Pierre was happy to see William III's jokes, and even ignored the facts.
Even if William III's throne is unstable, at least he is much better than the pig-headed Alexander Millerand. When he mentioned Millerand, Foch immediately cursed.
Foch had reasons to hate Alexandre Millerand. After France and Lafang terminated their alliance, there were voices in France criticizing Foch because Julie married Qin Zhiyuan, and Foch was now in Lanfang.
Settlement, which made Foch very angry.
Of course, these voices did not cause much turmoil. Foch was still very prestigious among the French. The Daily News only published an editorial, and the MP who openly criticized Foch in Congress was forced to resign.
Qin, what do you think about this problem? Pierre finally remembered Qin Zhiyuan.
Qin Zhiyuan, who had been a transparent person for a long time, was already wandering out of his mind. He asked Pierre to ask him again. Only then did Qin Zhiyuan understand the question Pierre asked.
I can only say that Germany is in better shape than you expected. Long before the British came to an agreement with us and the Americans, the British had contact with the Germans. Now the money flowing into Germany from Britain has exceeded five billion gold marks.
More flows from the United States to Germany, so we have reason to believe that Germany will not always sink. Therefore, if France continues to be hostile to Germany, France will definitely be Germany's biggest enemy once the Germans rise again. Qin Zhiyuan told the truth
, not looking at Pierre's increasingly ugly expression at all.
These sons of bitches, Pierre, immediately started swearing.
Qin Zhiyuan didn't take it seriously, curled his lips and continued: If you want to ease the conflict with Germany, then I can help you bridge the gap. The problem is that you don't have the right to decide now.
Qin Zhiyuan is right. Even if Pierre becomes the Speaker of the Parliament, Pierre does not have the right to make decisions. After all, France is a democratically elected government. As long as the majority of the people do not approve it, the French government will not be able to make a decision to reconcile with Germany.
From this point of view, the constitutional monarchy is indeed beneficial. At least it is normal for the king to be arbitrary.
Pierre didn't say much that I would work hard after returning to France, which meant that Pierre didn't have much confidence.
Then you have to be prepared, the resistance must be extraordinary. Qin Zhiyuan is not very optimistic.
Through the Daily News, Qin Zhiyuan has conducted several surveys and found that most French people do not want to have a good relationship with Germany. When asked what they would do if the French invaded again, many French people chose to resolutely treat the Germans as
Call back, but when asked if you are willing to fight for the country, less than 10% of the respondents are willing to fight for Wei.
Less than 10%
This is a very dangerous number. Taking into account the number of soldiers of military age, if the situation does not change, when Germany organizes war again, France will probably be able to organize less than 500,000 troops. This is simply a drop in the bucket. You must know that in
In the last world war, the Germans organized more than five million troops.
Even if the result is failure, there is always something to be done. Pierre is not discouraged and is ready to accept the challenge.
Well, I will cooperate with you. If you need my help, please don't be polite. Qin Zhiyuan is still supportive. No matter what Pierre wants to do, Qin Zhiyuan will not change his attitude.
Thank you very much Pierre for reaching out to Qin Zhiyuan.
Qin Zhiyuan was not polite and firmly grasped the friendship offered by Pierre.
After talking about Germany's problems, Pierre finally mentioned the purpose of his trip to Lanfang. The Syrians did not take advantage of the battle against the Iraqis. Only then did Alexander Millerand think of the combat effectiveness of the Lanfang Foreign Legion.
Pierre came to Lanfang this time at the request of Alexander Millerand to discuss with Qin Zhiyuan about hiring an army from Lanfang to enter Syria and fight the Iraqis.
Pierre, I have to say, you really gave me a big problem. Qin Zhiyuan immediately became worried.
To be honest, Qin Zhiyuan does not want to go into this muddy water. Qin Zhiyuan knows that the Syrians cannot defeat the Iraqis. Gao Hongshi will submit the battle report on the Syrian-Iraqi border to Qin Zhiyuan every day. The current Iraqi army already has a background of brotherly alliance.
, it would be nice if Lanfang sent another army. Do we want the Lanfang people to fight the Lanfang people?
But it would not be good to refuse directly. Pierre's people have already arrived. If there are no results at all, Pierre probably won't be able to submit a report to Millerand.
