Chapter 1343 The overall situation has been decided
Before the participation of the southern African army, more than a dozen conflicts broke out on the US-Canada border within a month, with both sides suffering casualties and no winners or losers.
In order not to intensify conflicts, the U.S. and Canadian governments did not publicize and report on the conflict. Most Americans and Canadians did not know what was happening at the border.
This is the real truth: there is no quiet time, it's just that someone is carrying the burden for you.
After the participation of the southern African army, the situation suddenly became one-sided. In the recent three consecutive conflicts, the losses of the US National Guard increased suddenly. Canada wanted to continue its efforts, but Patton issued a warning to Vancouver.
It is necessary to properly cool down the U.S.-Canada border, otherwise gunfire may occur one day, and the situation will become increasingly uncontrollable.
Deputy Defense Minister Derek Dodd of the Pretoria Department of Defense, who had just concluded a visit to Mexico and returned to southern Africa, raised similar concerns with Roque.
"While I was still in Mexico, U.S. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby visited Mexico and issued a war threat to the Mexican government. If Mexico leased Cozumel to us, the United States would take measures including war.
Use all means to protect the interests of the United States." Derek Dodd was a little regretful. In the end, Mexico was forced by the pressure of the United States and did not dare to lease Cozumel to southern Africa.
This is normal. For Mexico, the biggest problem is that heaven is too far away and the United States is too close.
Just like the Republic of Congo, the United States half-sold and half-gifted a batch of machines to the Republic of Congo in an attempt to help the Republic of Congo establish an arsenal. However, after Southern Africa intervened, the plan was aborted.
It’s not that the Republic of Congo doesn’t want to, it’s that it doesn’t dare.
Same goes for Mexico.
"It doesn't matter. Even if we don't get Cozumel, we can still pose a threat to the United States by setting up a military base in the Bahamas." Rock doesn't give up. The United States today is not the United States after World War II, and it is not so powerful that it cannot be suppressed.
It will be hard to say in another twenty years.
"The Military Academy concluded that the military base in the Bahamas may also be temporarily suspended. Our garrison in Halifax has aroused strong opposition from the United States. If a military base is established in the Bahamas, the reaction from the United States will be very strong - London
The advice given to us is the same. Don’t give the Americans too much stimulation. Once a war breaks out - the British Empire cannot withstand another war." Derek Dodd is also helpless. Britain now fully realizes the cruelty of world war.
, if a war breaks out between southern Africa and the United States, it is difficult to say what Britain's choice will be.
The World War was different from all previous wars in that there were no winners.
In previous wars, the victorious party could exploit the losing party arbitrarily and make up for the damage caused by the war through war reparations and other methods.
During the World War, the Second German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Empire were disintegrated and destroyed. The governments no longer existed, so compensation was naturally out of the question.
Although the Paris Peace Conference stipulated that Germany should compensate hundreds of billions of gold marks, Germany had no money, and the repayment plan has been extended until the 21st century. Now there are voices in Germany opposing the "Versailles Treaty" and asking the Weimar government to stop paying to the Allied Powers.
compensation, so it’s hard to say what will happen in the future.
"Don't worry, the British Empire can't stand another war, and neither can the United States." Rock said, "If you can't successfully suppress the United States now, then forget about it in the future."
The situation in the UK is bad, and the situation in the US is equally bad.
The trio of MacArthur and Eisenhower Patton violently suppressed the veterans rally in Washington, causing huge repercussions in the United States. If there were another world war, it is estimated that not many people would be willing to fight for the U.S. government.
Isolationism has risen again in the United States in the past two years, also because the United States has not benefited from the world war as imagined.
The capitalists in the United States who supported the war wanted to use the world war to open up the European market and open up sales for American goods.
As a result, things backfired. Britain formed the Commonwealth after the war, and Southern Africa replaced the British mainland and became the Commonwealth's largest supplier.
France and Italy have opened their markets to the United States, but France and Italy have no money. They have to pay back debts when buying things, and there is no expectation of repayment. This is also unacceptable to American capital.
"Lord, don't underestimate the United States. If Americans feel threatened, then the United States may divert domestic conflicts through war. At that time, Americans will put aside their differences and devote all their strength to the war. This is not a good thing for us." Derek Doe
De is not as optimistic as Rock.
Rock frowned, it was indeed possible, Americans are very good at this.
"Southern Africa also needs time. It is enough for us to teach the Americans some lessons. If it truly touches the core interests of the United States, the Americans will definitely fight to the death." Derek Dodd visited Mexico and added more knowledge about South America.
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For southern Africa, neighboring countries, regions and the Indian Ocean are its core interests.
The core interests of the United States are in the Americas, and even Canada doesn't matter much.
There are only as many people in Canada as there are in South America. It is not a market of the same magnitude at all.
"What's more, our continued pressure on the United States may lead to a close relationship between the United States and Japan, and our interests in Asia will be seriously affected." Derek Dodd considered the issue comprehensively, regardless of the relationship between the United States and Japan in Washington.
There is tit-for-tat confrontation in the naval meeting, and there is also the possibility of joining forces.
In fact, there are already signs of cooperation between the United States and Japan. Japan can formulate the "Grand Fleet Plan" without the support of the United States.
Of course, there are reasons why the United States supports Japan, and a large part of it is to break up the Anglo-Japanese alliance.
Now that the Anglo-Japanese Alliance has been replaced by the Four-Power Treaty, the United States still maintains close trade relations with Japan, especially after the Japanese encountered difficulties with Rock many times.
The next day, Kitchina and Ade came together and made similar suggestions to Roque.
"Locke, be more patient. To deal with a country like the United States, we cannot do it overnight." Kitchina is wily and calculating. On this issue, Kitchina and Rocke have the same position.
"Locke, you have done a very good job. Some things need time to ferment." Ade has always admired Rock. Thinking about what Southern Africa was like twenty years ago, who would have thought that Southern Africa would develop to this point.
Today's situation.
"I know, I'm reviewing myself——" Rock reflected on himself. During this time, Rock himself also felt a little swollen.
"No, no, no, there is no need to review. Locke, you have to stay aggressive. The British Empire needs people like you to protect the interests of the British Empire." Kitchener really didn't come to warn Locke. He was counting on the local softies.
, most likely unable to safeguard the interests of the British Empire.
Some people support Britain's strategic contraction, while others oppose it. Kitchener is obviously against it.
Jungle society is like this. If you don't advance, you will retreat. It is easy to abandon those overseas military bases, but it is difficult to go back.
"No one blames you. No matter what you do, we will always support you." Ade did not take up the blame. The interests of the British Empire include the king and the prime minister. It is not Rock's turn now.
Just as Rock was making adjustments, the U.S. election was already heating up.
After Harding "died of illness", it was Hoover who finally ran for the election on behalf of the Republican Party, and James Cox, the governor of Ohio, who ran for the Democratic Party.
On February 15, Hoover and James Cox held the first public debate in the U.S. Congress. During the debate, James Cox reminded members of Congress to pay attention to the threats posed by southern Africa, claiming that if elected, he would
Southern Africa adopts a tough attitude, not only driving Southern Africa out of South America, but also urging Canada to take back Halifax.
"Mr. Governor, I have to remind you that once you do this, you will lead the United States into another war. Southern Africa is not Germany. It is backed by the British Empire. Once the war breaks out, the United States will become the public enemy of the world.
This will be a huge disaster for us." Hoover was heartbroken. Soldiers are an ominous weapon and must be used as a last resort. They cannot be talked about casually.
"Then Southern Africa is allowed to build military bases around the United States? Southern Africa has established an Atlantic Fleet and stationed tens of thousands of people in Halifax. Now Southern Africa is building a military base in the Bahamas and leasing scientific research in Mexico.
Sumer, we must not ignore it, otherwise it will be shameful treason." James Cox responded tit for tat. During this period, southern Africa indeed posed a real threat to the United States.
"War is the last option after all methods have failed. Southern Africa did not get Cozumel, the military base in the Bahamas has been suspended, and there are no tens of thousands of people in Halifax. America is still the America of the United States - you
You are spreading alarmism and want to tie the United States to your chariot to achieve ulterior purposes." Hoover's words were fierce. The last thing the United States wanted to fight was the members of Congress. Once a war breaks out, the power of the President of the United States will be greatly enhanced.
strengthen.
"I have only one purpose, to make America better!" James Cox said impassionedly.
"You are lying. You want to drag the United States into the whirlpool of war. If you really want to make the United States a better place, then find a way to lead the United States out of the economic crisis, let Americans live a happy life, and gain the maximum benefits at the minimum cost.
Think about the world war that just passed. The United States lost hundreds of thousands of people and spent tens of billions of dollars. What did we get?" Hoover's words obviously moved the members of Congress more. As soon as Hoover finished speaking, the Congress Hall erupted.