Chapter 2295 New Conditions One

So what if an understanding is reached? If an understanding is reached, then Canada's problem is almost solved! Among other things, as long as the Germans let go and allow the Canadian officers and soldiers in the prisoner-of-war camps to return to Canada, then the most critical issue of soldiers will be solved now, and if the Germans are willing to return some weapons and equipment first, then it will only take a few days. Over time, these Canadian troops who regained their weapons became an elite division again. After all, although these troops were defeated, they had also fought with the Germans before, and their combat effectiveness was higher than that of the US Army that had not yet been expanded. level!

Of course, this does not mean that the Americans will not be able to defeat Canada if the hundreds of thousands of Canadian troops are returned. After all, where is the national strength of the United States? It can't be done anymore, so letting Canada have a certain amount of troops can effectively curb the ambitions of the Americans. The British knew this before they came to negotiate, and when Crown Prince Ruprecht hinted at the threat of the Americans to Canada, the British strengthened this idea again!

However, is it easy for the Germans to open an opening on the issue of prisoners of war? This undoubtedly indicates that Germany will increase the size of the negotiation conditions! Of course, the British can refuse, but the British must understand that while they refuse, they must also bear the devastating blow to the UK in case they lose Canada!

"So, at this time, your country should listen to our opinions." At this time, the Grand Duke of Baden once again picked up the document in his hand. After a moment of silence, he saw that the British on the opposite side did not interrupt his speech again. After speaking, Baden spoke publicly.

"First, Britain must cede its African colonies to the German Empire. Before the delivery, Britain must protect all property in the colonies. The scope of property is not only infrastructure, industrial and mining enterprises, but also precious metals in the colonial government. And other assets, all property cannot be transferred or destroyed. At the same time, Britain must also give up its vassal rights to countries such as Egypt. Key facilities such as the Suez Canal must also be handed over to the German Empire."

"Second, the United Kingdom abandons the islands, military installations, and colonies in the Mediterranean area such as the island of Malta and the fortress of Gibraltar. The materials and assets in these areas are also implemented in accordance with the provisions of Article 1."

"Thirdly, Britain withdrew its own influence from Persia, and at the same time handed over to the Empire some of the British islands in the Indian Ocean, such as Ceylon Island and Diego Garcia Island. We will provide you with the islands and territories that need to be handed over later list."

"Fourth, the British Empire needs to pay 4.5 billion pounds in reparations to the German Empire government, of which the first payment of 1.5 billion pounds must be paid within 3 years, and the remaining reparations can be paid within 12 years. Around 4%."

"Fifth, the British hand over the Shetland Islands and the Orkney Islands to the German Empire."

"Sixth, the UK cannot build new warships with a displacement of more than 30,000 tons, equipped with naval guns exceeding 15 inches, and cannot have an aircraft carrier with a displacement of more than 20,000 tons. Within 10 years after the end of the war, the UK cannot build new capital ships. The tonnage will also be restricted in other documents! The number of submarines cannot exceed 30! And the air force cannot have three-engine and four-engine aircraft! The number of twin-engine aircraft cannot exceed 30% of the number of twin-engine aircraft in the Imperial Air Force! The number of aircraft produced cannot exceed 25% of the Imperial Air Force! The power of engines developed and equipped by the United Kingdom cannot exceed 70% of the same type of German engines! Note that the restrictions on armaments also apply to the dominions and colonies of the British Empire!"

Compared with the previous one, the conditions offered by Germany this time have not changed much.

In other words, Germany did not expand much in terms of colonial requirements. In the fourth article, the amount of compensation is increased to 4.5 billion, while the interest rate remains unchanged. The purpose of the fifth article is to completely bring the entrance and exit of the North Sea under the control of Germany. At the same time, it also has a springboard to launch an attack on the northern part of the United Kingdom. As for the sixth article, it is naturally a restriction on British armaments!

To be honest, this armament restriction is much lighter than the restriction imposed on Germany by the Allied Powers in the Treaty of Versailles in history. After all, the situation in Britain now is much better than that of Germany back then. Germany had no choice but a civil war broke out in the country. , I can’t even eat enough. And what about the UK? At least they know that they will not be wiped out! Therefore, Germany cannot arbitrarily weaken the British armaments, and this weakening is time-sensitive, and it does not always work!

Think about Germany in history, when it is not allowed to retain the air force, it can rearm its air force by building civilian aircraft, racing aircraft, and cooperating with foreign countries. The same is true for the British, as long as there is a country willing to help , then the British Air Force can still continue to develop.

Ruprecht also took a lot of thought on the restrictions on the performance of the aircraft. First of all, the British cannot own any 4-engine aircraft! This is true whether it is a bomber or a civilian aircraft! This put an end to the possibility of the British developing a 4-engine heavy bomber with the idea of ​​engaging in civil aviation. The strategic bombing of World War II was so terrifying, the crown prince naturally wanted to slow down the British strategic air force. And the 4-engine aircraft is not just a bomber, it is also very useful as an anti-submarine aircraft, patrol aircraft or other aircraft.

As for the fact that the British can now build 4-engine aircraft through cooperation with foreign countries? This, I can only say that it will be possible in the future, but definitely not right now.... Who can the British work with? French? Certainly not possible, the two sides are already enemies now, Americans? Impossible! Russian? There's still a civil war going on! Japanese? This is theoretically possible. But what time is it now? When Virtue is ready to attack Japan, Germany will tell the Japanese through its own channels that if Japan dares to take actions to help Britain restore its armaments at this time, then it is okay for the Germans not to know. The situation of fighting to death! Japanese you can weigh yourself.

Among other things, at least under the current circumstances, in the short term, the Japanese dare not get too close to the UK in the field of military research and development. As for other small countries? As long as they are not brain-dead, they should understand that they cannot offend Germany!

As for what will happen in the next decade or so? If the United States and Britain reach a settlement, then the so-called military restrictions will no longer exist. At that time, the two sides will prepare for the war and fight again. The so-called arms limitation is also in name only!

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