Just as various states in the United States were holding referendums at the same time, the General Staff of the British Navy and Army also began to study the feasibility of landing in Helgoland Bay. Although this sounds unbelievable, it is the best way to end the war quickly.
It was almost impossible for the Western Front to achieve a breakthrough from the French-German border. Although they drove the German troops out of France, they also paid a heavy price, especially the British army. The casualties of 500,000 people could be said to be the highest number of British single casualties since the war began.
This was the highest recorded in this battle, and the front and rear flanking attacks the French encountered in the Verdun Bulge in the later period also cost them nearly 300,000 people. Now the Germans are indeed unable to supplement the attrition on the front line, but Britain and France also do not have this ability.
Capability, the current situation is that 1.5 million Anglo-Portuguese-Belgian and French troops are facing about 1.9 million German troops and 200,000 Dutch troops on a long front from Switzerland in the east to Belgium in the west.
In addition, there are 200,000 Dutch troops and 50,000 German troops in the Netherlands to guard against another British flank landing.
Although the German-Dutch Allied Forces were at a disadvantage, they had solid defenses, especially on the German-French border. Before the war, Alsace and Lorraine had built a large number of permanent defenses in order to cooperate with Count Schlieffen's plan to delay the French army.
The fortifications were prepared and later not used, but now these reinforced concrete fortresses have become an insurmountable obstacle for the Allied Powers.
Originally, the only hope was on the Eastern Front, but as the war situation developed, the Russians also began to lose their offensive power. To put it bluntly, the breakthrough some time ago was made possible by China's loan. A billion-dollar loan was like giving to a seriously ill person.
It was like taking a sip of ya tablets, which caused the originally weak Russia to explode quickly. But now because the loan has been spent and the material supply is tight, it has returned to its original state. The eight million Russian troops were defeated by 1.5 million German troops and two million
The Austrian army and 500,000 Romanian troops were blocking it, and as civil strife gradually broke out in Russia, the morale of the frontline troops was unstable. It is difficult to expect that they will break out again in the short term.
Not to mention the Italian battlefield, and on this battlefield, the Allies still have enough room for advancement and retreat. Even if they cannot hold Venetia, they can retreat to Gorizia, a front that can be easily held by two armies.
, now that there are four armies, there is even less pressure.
Of course, if China joins the war at this time, then all problems will be solved. With those three million Chinese soldiers on the European battlefield, even if the Allies do not surrender, the rest is just a matter of time, but now the Chinese are not willing to pay even a little for Europe.
With minimal casualties, the Allied Powers would only have the option of landing in Helgoland Bay. Since Emperor Yang could provide the mine map of Helgoland Bay, this plan would be completely feasible.
When a large-scale rebellion broke out again in Tsaritsyn, Russia, and Nicholas had to dispatch an army from the front line to rush back to quell the rebellion, this plan became not only feasible, but became a necessity.
After confirming the plan, the British began to withdraw troops from Italy in batches. Of course, under the banner of reinforcing the French battlefield, this move was strongly opposed by the Italians, who now relied on the protection of these three under-manned British armies.
, you evacuated Germany, why come back? We finally regained most of the territory. Are we going to lose it again?
However, their objections did not affect the British determination to withdraw troops from Italy. Fortunately, the British also told Litini that they were not withdrawing all British troops, but only two armies. They would return home to rest and replenish their troops, and then all the troops would be withdrawn.
It is a critical period to break through the German defense lines on the French battlefield and completely end the war. Let's all overcome the difficulties. Italy still has an army of 1.7 million people. If we work hard and work harder, we will definitely be able to stop the invaders.
Of course, this is pure nonsense. If the Italians had this ability, the European battlefield would not have to reach the point where it is today. Anyway, the British will abandon Italy now. This news caused great indignation in Italy, and some people even wrote in newspapers
It was claimed that Britain had betrayed Italy's friendship. In addition, the British and French media had slandered Italy some time ago. For a while, Italy continued to condemn the British behavior, and the contact between Her Majesty the Queen and her father became more and more frequent.
Although the Italians are not good at fighting, they still have the brains to play vertically and horizontally. They are also very aware of their ability to influence the war situation. Foch's army group has long withdrawn from the Alps to reinforce the northern front. At this time, southern France can
They say that the door is completely open and there will be no defensive force. Even if they can't come up with it, Italy really wants to stab you in the back. 1.7 million Italian soldiers will rush into France with 1 million German, Greek, and Black coalition forces.
The outcome of this war was immediately reversed.
And in terms of profit, if Italy stabs France in the back at this time, it will definitely gain much more benefits than continuing to fight side by side with the French. Of course, in this case, Italy will be infamous, although the Savoy family did this back then.
This kind of thing, but after all, it has been hundreds of years, and Britain still retains an army group in Italy, which also makes it difficult for them to make a decision.
While the Italians were constantly torn between honor and interests, the referendum in the United States was also completed in the shortest time. The final referendum results from each state were Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Rhode Island, Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Maine, a total of eighteen states supported the United States' participation in the war, while the remaining states opposed participation in the war. In this way, the two major camps were formally established.
, and then organized their respective parliaments and governments.
On September 1, 1907, on a rainy day with a howling autumn wind, President Wilson of the United States of America formally announced the dissolution of the government and Congress of the United States of America in front of countless reporters and envoys from various countries on the lawn in front of the White House.
, this country that has lasted for 131 years has come to an end. From then on, the United States of America has become history forever. As for what the two countries after the separation are called, it has nothing to do with them.
Immediately afterwards, the flag bearer lowered the American flag from the roof of the White House. Looking at the slowly falling Stars and Stripes, countless onlookers, including President Wilson, choked up and sang "The Star-Spangled Banner Never Falls." Many people sang "The Star-Spangled Banner Never Falls" until the end.
She was already bursting into tears, which made the envoys from various countries who came to witness the end of the United States couldn't help but sigh. No one expected that the world's largest industrial country would actually do so in this way in just ten years.
Fell sadly.
Looking back on those American forefathers who fought bloody battles to create this country inspired by the spirit of freedom. Who would have thought that their bloody sacrifices would only be short-lived? At this time, many envoys could not help but secretly feel in their hearts.
Thinking about why the United States went from the peak of prosperity to such a low point in just ten years?
However, this issue is not difficult to consider. If you think about how the huge empire on the other side of the Pacific has grown from a poor, backward, sick man who was left to be eaten by mermaids, to become the world's top power in just ten years, you will probably know that the United States
Why did he fall? At this time, the envoys looked at Wu Tingfang, the Chinese Minister to the United States, with complicated eyes.
At this time, the Ambassador was accompanied by a photojournalist, who was setting up a camera to record the entire process of the falling of the Stars and Stripes. You must know that Emperor Yang of Beijing had specifically instructed that the entire process of the United States' ending ceremony must be recorded.
He recorded it so that he could satisfy his dark psychology of enjoying it at any time.
Of course, the end of the United States does not mean that the reinforcements expected by the Allied Powers can immediately appear on the European battlefield. Immediately after the U.S. government and Congress were dissolved, those members of Congress went to the temporary congressional residences in their respective countries to reorganize their respective Congresses, and then met to study new ones.
The name of the country, the composition of the government, the organization of the army, etc. The temporary residence of the Northern Congress is located in New York, but their capital will definitely not be there in the future, nor will it be in any coastal city. This is unanimous among all northern members.
It is said that they are planning to locate the capital in Chicago, far away from the coast. Because New York and Philadelphia were devastated by the war, this city is now the economic center of the entire United States.
The South or the anti-war states have actually divided up again. Anyway, it has reached this point now. The states can do whatever they want. Those who are willing to form a separate country can form a separate country. If you have other ideas, you can feel free to do so. In the end,
Among the anti-war states, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee joined the Confederacy. This did not even require negotiation. As the main members of the Confederacy, these four states had been thinking about it for more than a day.
Originally, Arkansas wanted to return to the Confederacy, but the western states did not agree because they would lose control of shipping on the Mississippi River. Finally, under the mediation of China, Arkansas did not join the Confederacy, so in fact the original United States was divided into
three parts.
One is the Northeastern states. In the end, they still used the name of the United States of America, with the capital Chicago. This country has a population of 30 million and strong industrial strength.
The second is the Confederate States of America, which is composed of eight southern states, also known as the Confederacy. The capital was originally Austin. After the annexation of Georgia and other states, it was finally settled in Atlanta. It has a population of about 25 million and pays equal attention to industry and agriculture.
It is completely controlled by the Yang consortium, and the People's Bank of China's exclusive right to issue banknotes also determines that the real master of this country is Emperor Yang.
The third is the remaining fourteen states in the west and northwest. This part finally gave itself the name of the People's Democratic Republic of the United States, often called Western America. The capital is Kansas City, with a population of less than 10 million and a complete economy.
Relying on agriculture and animal husbandry, it was actually a protectorate of China. In less than fifteen years, the main population of this country became Chinese, and finally joined China as an autonomous republic. (To be continued.)
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