Chapter 1367 The Response of Britain and France One

Chapter 1367 The reaction of Britain and France 1

"Our allies seem to be dying. The seemingly huge Russia is now like a giant with mud feet. Not only can't help us share the pressure, we have to allocate precious strength to rescue them!" At the official residence of the British Prime Minister , British Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith said to French Prime Minister Alexandre Ribeau who was sitting across from him.

"Could the Russians be pretending to be pitiful to us?" Ribo said with a frown. In a way, Austria-Hungary worshiped the strength of the Germans. Although the French have nothing to do with worshiping Russia's military power, they are quite optimistic about Russia's military power and regard it as their most important ally!

"According to the estimates of my generals, the loss of more than one million troops in a short period of time is irreparable for us or the Germans, but for Russia, which has hundreds of millions of people and one-sixth of the world's land, Say, this may not be impossible to recover." Li Bo thought for a while and continued, but from his words, there was already a trace of hesitation and anxiety. To be honest, the French Prime Minister is not particularly confident in his own judgment. The current situation is actually more for psychological comfort.

"I think that Nicholas II must have written to you. We can ignore the threats or pleas in the letter. These are just a kind of emotional expression. Let's put aside these rhetoric and look at the core content. First, the Russians need support. Second, the Russians can give up control of the Dardanelles for support, and even stated that they can not participate in the distribution of interests in the direction of Turkey after the war!"

Prime Minister Asquith pushed both hands forward. He continued, "Well then, Prime Minister, what kind of crisis can make the Russians give up Asia Minor, which they have been thinking about for hundreds of years?!"

"Moreover, according to our analysis, the economic and industrial production of the Russians is no longer enough to support them to continue such high-intensity fighting. Russia is not Britain, France and Germany. His industry is weak and extremely unsound. At this time, he once The proud territory and population will become a burden instead, because the territory is large, so transportation is difficult. Because of the large population, they need to feed more people, and the war has made Russia, a country with a surplus of agriculture, even become It has become a food-deficient country. Well then, tell me, why does Russia survive!" Asquith asked.

"It seems that the Prime Minister already has an opinion on how to deal with it?" Prime Minister Ribo said.

"Hehe, I just have an idea. Russia must be saved. Otherwise, it won't take long. Even if the country does not collapse, it may choose to withdraw from the war alone. This is unbearable for us. The current Bavarian Legion The total strength is 700,000, imagine what kind of situation we will face if we add another 700,000 German troops to the western front?! That would definitely be a catastrophic consequence!"

"So, we must take immediate action to resolve the Russian crisis,

At least, let the Russians continue their lives! "Asquith said decisively. "It is useless to simply launch a diversionary offensive on the western front. The Bavarian Army will soon wipe out the Russian army in the entire encirclement, so what we can and must do now is Only one piece! Break through the Dardanelles! "

"We need the help of the French army. It is impossible to rely solely on the Japanese and Greeks. The Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force can provide assistance. We can provide a squadron of super dreadnought battleships and more than a dozen pre-dreadnoughts. We can also provide At least 500 aircraft of various types. We only need the French Army to land on the Balkan Peninsula, and then capture Constantinople and the Dardanelles with lightning speed, and then transport them to the Russians. supplies!" Asquith stated his purpose.

"How many troops are needed? There are two divisions of the Japanese, and the three divisions of the British Empire, Australia and New Zealand Corps. Isn't it enough? There are already nearly 80,000 troops, and there are Greeks." Prime Minister Ribo said.

"Not enough! Don't forget that in the north of Turkey is Bulgaria. And in the north of Bulgaria is Romania under the control of the Bavarian Army! They can move south at any time! We must treat this problem with the attitude of opening a new line of defense! said Asquith.

"But the Balkans are too small! And it's a little far away from us." Libo almost didn't say a word. The French military power is used to ensure the safety of France, not to throw it to the Balkans!

"It is precisely because of the small size and the complex terrain that we can block the Bavarian Army in the north with a small amount of troops! Just imagine, if it is in an open field, hundreds or even thousands of tanks of various types will be in front of thousands of aircraft. If it is pushed on the same line with the support of thousands of artillery pieces, it will be unstoppable at all, but it can be done in the Balkan Peninsula, and naval gun support can also be obtained in coastal areas.”

"Our use of troops in the Balkans is tantamount to holding the Bavarian Army, preventing them from going east to fight Russia, or going west to support the Western Front. This is definitely a profitable business. Moreover, in order to show sincerity, in the Balkans, The ratio of the British army to the French army will be lower than that on the Western Front! And the British Air Force will maintain at least 500 aircraft!" Prime Minister Asquith played all his cards at once!

"If this is the case, we need a plan, don't we? And we also need to consider support issues with the royal family." Libo said with some emotion.

"We act simultaneously! We will attack simultaneously in the Balkans and the Dardanelles! The French Army and the Hellenic Legion attack from land. And we try to cross the Channel and take Istanbul directly! Even if our actions do not save Poland Millions of Russian troops in our pockets. But at least we can replenish blood after Russia has lost massive blood!" said Asquith.

"That's a mobilization of more than 100,000 or even 200,000 troops. It is difficult for me to convince the government and parliament to leave our homeland, which is threatened by the Germans. Especially now, when immediate action is required!" Li Bo thought I want to say.

"Isn't the current crisis still convincing?" Asquith's tone revealed the dissatisfaction.

"Actually, considering that the entire Bavarian army was nailed to Poland, and in terms of the strength of the Turkish army, this is not entirely a crisis!" Libo said confidently.

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