Chapter 645 The Navy Has Reached an Agreement (Plus 2)

"We can help the French fleet." After coming in, Falkenhausen didn't even greet him, and immediately got to the point.

Compared with the French, Germany knew about the actions of the British warship earlier. The chance encounter between the submarine and the British fleet has already excited Berlin.

This is the best way to destroy the British fleet. At the same time, if this fleet is killed, the Mediterranean Sea will become Germany's back garden, so they have long been prepared.

However, it cannot be done right now.

The most critical of these, of course, is the role of the French navy.

If now, the German forces pounce on it and wipe out the British navy, will the French navy thank itself? ?

Not necessarily! At that time, people will still say, who let the Germans meddle in their business? Cyric is aware of these nasty things about the Navy.

Therefore, it is necessary to let the French navy to request Germany to dispatch, so as to save face.

The French Navy must accept the favor of Germany, so that it will come together with Germany.

Although this may delay the fighter jets and even let the British navy scrap the French fleet, for Germany, the loss is not great. After all, the French navy does not intend to sincerely rely on the German navy. If Germany forcibly accepts , maybe there will be a self-sinking event, and then the gain will outweigh the loss.

And if Britain were to kill France, the French navy would definitely be filled with righteous indignation, and regard Britain as an enemy, and the enemy of the enemy is a friend!

Anyway, there are still many fleets in France, and there are a large number of warships in the port of Toulon.

A few ships were sunk, and since then the French and British navies have turned against each other, which is not bad.

But, after all, there were still a few battleships there, so after waiting for a long time to see that France did not notify the German side, Cyric, who could not hold back, still instructed Falkenhausen to check the situation.

When Falkenhausen came in, he felt the smell of choking cigarettes in the room, and knew that these guys must be burning his eyebrows. At this time, he simply stopped greeting and made a friendly statement. , Germany, can help them!

"What do you need for your help?" Darlan asked.

If it is to let the French fleet fully join the German fleet, then he will never agree to it. You must know that the British request now is to annex the French fleet, which triggered this war.

If Germany is also going to annex, then it would be better to promise the UK directly! After all, psychologically speaking, it is better to give to the UK.

"First of all, we hope that after this incident, the French fleet can join us in attacking the British base in the Strait of Gibraltar to avenge the British attack," Falkenhausen said.

This sentence alone has moved Darlan.

good! revenge!

The French navy is proud to be attacked by the British fleet this time, which is simply a shame!

In later generations, in this operation, the British overturned all the French warships, so the French took the initiative to attack and bombard the British Gibraltar naval base, which was regarded as avenging for this incident.

The filth of the British and French navies also began at this time. After that, France has always been dissatisfied with the British navy, even after the war.

Since the British are not sympathetic, why should the French navy look at the friendliness of past friends? The British navy should be beaten so hard that they know that the French navy is sacred and inviolable.

"We can agree to this condition." Darlan said, he glanced at Pétain, and saw that Pétain also nodded.

"Secondly, after this retaliatory operation is completed, we have to discuss the future of the French navy." Falkenhausen continued, what is said now is the key: "First of all, the French navy can reserve a certain fleet to protect France. overseas colonies."

The French navy, will not be annexed, they will still be part of it, after all, there are a lot of colonies that need their navy to protect.

"Next, we need to hand over our designated warships. The French Navy must not sunk and destroy the boats, and must ensure that the warships are handed over to the German Navy in a peaceful and complete manner. At the same time, we will not want these warships in vain. These warships can be used to offset etc. The value of war reparations can also be exchanged for French prisoners of war held during the war, but the released personnel may not again engage in the war against Germany."

The United Kingdom directly wants French warships. To put it bluntly, it is annexation, while Germany has more subtle means. These warships can offset the war indemnity. You know, this is an astronomical figure. Using warships to offset part of it can greatly reduce the their financial pressures.

At the same time, those prisoners of war can also use warships to offset the release. Among them, there are many generals who are their colleagues. It would be quite good if they could be released back.

The United Kingdom is supreme, and the British parliament decides the fate of the French navy.

"Finally, our German navy hopes to use French naval bases, which can be used for resupply and refurbishment, and related expenses, which Germany will pay, or transfer from war reparations; at the same time, the French and German navies will conduct joint exercises to enhance cooperation and form a joint fleet."

When these conditions were opened, Darlan knew that he seemed to have no possibility of rejecting them. Some warships were given to the German Navy, but it would reduce the pressure on the country. At the same time, the French Navy would continue to be retained.

and many more! He suddenly remembered a question, and then immediately asked: "Who controls the sea power in the Mediterranean?"

Geographical location determines the focus of the French Navy, which is the Mediterranean Sea!

At the same time, there is another German ally, Italy, who has always wanted to occupy the Mediterranean Sea. The main potential opponent of the French navy is targeting Italy.

Now, who will dominate the Mediterranean? The French Navy is proud and does not want to become a vassal of Italy!

"The Mediterranean Sea will be divided into two parts, the Western Mediterranean Sea, which will be handed over to the French Navy," Falkenhausen said.

France is in the west, and at the same time, the French colonies are also in the west. As long as the French navy controls the western Mediterranean, then the interests of France can already be guaranteed.

In this way, it is also easy to balance. The Mediterranean Sea is divided into two halves, the western part belongs to France, and the eastern part belongs to Italy.

Although the German Navy did not directly occupy the Mediterranean Sea, at the bases on both sides of the Mediterranean Sea, Germany could take off long-range bombers at any time to dominate the sea power in the Mediterranean Sea. No matter how huge the warship, it would tremble in front of the bomber's bomb!

Finally, Darlan nodded: "This agreement is acceptable to our navy in principle. Please dispatch immediately to help us defeat the British navy."