President Loubet's choice immediately won him widespread praise in the world. Even Chinese newspapers did not hesitate to praise him. Tomorrow's Daily described him as Xiang Yu who was fighting against the odds. They optimistically estimated that as long as the French work together,
, you can definitely defeat the German army in your own capital.
European newspapers also believe so. Some British experts, including some retired British army veterans, even conducted detailed analysis of the battlefield in newspapers, conducted in-depth research from multiple angles such as the right time, location, people, etc., and drew conclusions.
As long as the French can hold on in Paris for half a month, the German army will have only one option: a complete defeat. This argument was broadcast on the radio and greatly enhanced the confidence of the Paris people.
This is not impossible, at least judging from the battlefield situation. After all, newly formed French troops are arriving from all over the country singing the Marseillaise just like before, and the German troops marching towards Paris are only three.
More than 100,000 people. Although the momentum is fierce, the battle line is extremely long. Anyone with a little military knowledge can see the problem of the German army. If these people cannot capture Paris in the short term, let alone the arrival of British reinforcements, it will be France.
Their own reinforcements arrived and were enough to kill them.
Although the Germans are also constantly arming their young people and then continuously investing them in various battlefields, if the Russian army launches a million-level attack on the eastern front, then the German army may not be able to increase its troops to the western front.
Yes, after all, they were fighting on two fronts. When they thought of the war potential contained in Russia's huge population, the French immediately felt much calmer.
After all, in this war, the greatest guarantee of confidence for the Allied Powers was the population of Russia. At this time, Germany had a total population of 60 million, while France only had a little more than 30 million. The population of the United Kingdom was about the same as France, or even slightly less.
Some, but Russia is different. This huge empire is one of the only two major powers with a population of over 100 million, excluding colonies. Before 1900, Russia's population had exceeded 100 million.
It's tens of millions, and now it's estimated to be close to 140 million. It would be easy to mobilize an army of 10 million if we work hard.
Think about how exciting that scene would be.
It is a pity that when considering this issue, the optimistic French people forgot to consider whether those hastily armed gray animals have the same combat effectiveness as the Germans, who have the best education level in the world. In addition, there is the industrial strength of Russia.
Whether it can support an army operation of this scale.
In fact, what they don't know is that many of the peasants who are currently being armed in Russia don't even have rifles. Nikolai has indeed made a lot of money over the years, but the problem is that most of them have been lost in the maritime arms race.
Inside, Russia has now put ten perfect battleships into service, and there are also nearly a hundred diesel battleships of various types. If you think about it, you will know that such a huge fleet can be built just by selling oil, rubber and drugs.
How difficult it is.
Moreover, Russia's industrialization level is very low. In addition to its selling point resources, it only has agriculture. The country's military production capacity is seriously insufficient. Many weapons are imported, especially from Sweden, but the Swedish government will definitely not allow it after the war begins.
We exported weapons to them. After all, we were too close to Germany. Selling steel and raw materials to the Russians didn't matter. Selling weapons directly was going too far. William didn't dare to trouble Yang Feng, and there was no pressure to go to the Swedish government.
Now Nicholas is looking for arms supplies all over the world! It is said that Her Majesty the Empress of Russia is planning to visit Beijing. Although she is going to enjoy the beautiful scenery of China, it is hard to say whether there is anything else besides enjoying the scenery.
Of course, these things are not something that ordinary French people can think of. They only need to know that they have an ally who can mobilize an army of 10 million.
Soon, amidst the fanatical slogans of defending Paris throughout France and even the entire Allied Powers, the German army finally arrived at the city. The first to arrive was still Moltke and his Fourth Army. As a Junker noble with noble blood,
He first sent an ultimatum to the French commander General Galerieni who was guarding the city, requiring him to surrender within twenty-four hours, otherwise the powerful German army would crush the city. He also issued an ultimatum to the citizens of Paris.
Warning, Paris has become a war zone, and they are also given 24 hours to evacuate their homes, otherwise the German army will not be able to guarantee the safety of their lives and property.
Of course, the main reason why this guy is so gentlemanly is that his super-large-caliber siege guns have not yet arrived. This time he not only has the Big Bertha in his hands, but also a large number of slightly smaller calibers, such as San0
Five Skoda cannons, as well as a large number of 240, 280 and other calibers. During this period, his troops rushed too fast, and indeed, as Li Yuncong estimated, they were out of touch with material supplies.
In fact, the German soldiers who ran to the city of Paris were unable to launch an attack immediately. These guys were as tired as dogs. In less than a month, their attack advanced hundreds of kilometers, which was almost as fast as
The Mongolian cavalry that swept across Europe back then, although they were supported by railways and roads, were still exhausted. If the French were bolder and launched a counterattack, they might be able to achieve a miracle similar to the Marne River in history.
It is a pity that Galerieni did not have such courage. Even if he did, neither did his generals. Those generals who were driven all the way from the Aisne front to Paris by the German army would hardly have such courage.
However, they still have the determination to defend Paris. After all, everyone has a face. If Paris is lost this time, the French will probably become a laughing stock forever. Admiral Gallieni righteously rejected Moltke's offer
The people of Paris, including the ultimatum, also rejected the warnings of the German invaders. All the streets of this megalopolis with a population of four million were filled with spontaneously armed civilians, and propaganda trucks with loudspeakers were loudspeakers.
The shuttle stopped and the battle slogans issued by those stars were played. Even people from the Second International joined the ranks of resisting the invaders. The Marseillaise, the tricolor flag, and the call for freedom filled the entire Paris.
Under the command of Galileini, the French army deployed three lines of defense around Paris, and with the help of Paris citizens, they deployed a large number of barricades in the urban area of the city, just like they did when they were bleeding each other, preparing to be ready once the outer perimeter
The defense line was breached, and they started fighting in the city with the Germans. It can be seen that the French are really willing to go all out this time. This battle is not only related to the fate of their country, but also related to the dignity of French men, even if it is to clear up the snow for thirty years.
They also want to show the Germans that French men are also upright men.
Just like this, twenty-four hours later, on February 1, 1905, on the German position north of Paris, thousands of cannons of various calibers roared simultaneously, and countless artillery shells roared across the sky.
This devil's hideous laughter played the prelude to the Battle of Paris between Germany and France.
"Fight, French people. The blood of warriors will water the most brilliant flowers. Their short and noble lives will be as brilliant as the meteors streaking across the night sky. Their spirits will be immortal along with the granite monuments!" Inside the Imperial Palace in Beijing!
, Emperor Yang chanted like a diabetic poet.
The bloody battle in Paris, the scene that many people have been looking forward to is about to become a reality. It is estimated that he is not the only one who is uttering the same chant at this moment. I believe that with the support of the entire world, the French will defend the dignity of the French nation with death in their own capital.
, use destruction to compose a magnificent epic. As for victory or defeat, it no longer matters. The French have used their battle horns to let the whole world see the invincible French Legion in the Napoleonic era.
As for the five million people who died in France during the Napoleonic era, this is a trivial matter not worth mentioning. Heroes have to step on blood and bones under their feet.
However, as a well-known pacifist, Emperor Yang also needed to launch a war. The news of the start of the European War made those American capitalists who were struggling in the predicament simply cry with joy. No one is a fool these days, and they naturally understand this
What does this war mean to the United States? Even though its industrial strength has declined significantly, the U.S. industry still firmly occupies the fourth largest scale in the world.
And the reason why they are in this situation today is entirely the result of external suppression, the suppression of new technologies from China and Sweden, the cost suppression caused by inflation caused by the large influx of silver, the brain drain caused by the industrial development of the Confederacy, and the inconsistencies stipulated in the Paris Peace Treaty.
The dumping of German industrial products caused by equal tariffs, the Spanish-American War and the Mexican War caused huge capital losses to the United States. The Mexican War alone caused Americans to lose hundreds of millions of dollars in investment. In addition, China, Germany and Russia also lost money in Central and South America.
The loss of markets caused by wanton expansion, the military expenditure burden caused by having to maintain a huge army because powerful enemies are around, these are like shackles around the neck of American industry.
However, the outbreak in Europe caused most of the shackles around their necks to disappear in an instant, and were replaced by an endless black hole that sucked in industrial products and resources crazily, both of which the United States lacked the most. It can be said that even if the United States has all
The factory is operating at full capacity, and there is no need to worry about sales. The thought of restoring the grandeur of American industry before the Spanish-American War makes American capitalists gather together to have a dance party to celebrate.
But unfortunately, what they don't know is that a sinful black hand is preparing to mercilessly extinguish the flame of their hope. r1152