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The whole expeditionary force has only returned less than a few hundred people, and Montgomery has the highest rank among them. Although he is a defeated general, when Montgomery comes back, he is still promoted to the first level. Nothing else. He is already one of the few generals in the British army who have experienced fighting with the Germans, and his experience is very valuable.
After coming back, Montgomery quickly summarized that, first, to have new tanks, we must comprehensively compete with the Germans in firepower, mobility and protection! Britain is an old industrial country. At this time, the strong industrial heritage shows that all factories have begun to work hard and design new tanks.
At the same time, Montgomery also knows that what Britain needs most is time!
It is hard to accept the loss of Indian colonies out of the glory of the Empire, but compared with the fate of Britain, it is better to lose colonies than to lose native land.
Montgomery, yes.
"However, we must take preventive measures. After all, the Soviets and we are not in the same trench. We must absolutely prevent them. The Soviets take our India, but don't go to war with the Germans, or just fool us with small border harassment, but let us give India to them. This is absolutely impossible." Montgomery continued.
Montgomery is very thoughtful. Now, Britain can't trust the Soviet Union. Therefore, even if Britain can agree to this transaction, it still needs to wait until the Soviet Union really attacks Germany!
Otherwise, the Soviets took advantage of this opportunity to rob Britain of India, and then turned their face and refused to admit it, and Britain had no other way.
Now Britain is weak.
Churchill nodded: "yes, we must consider these problems."
The Soviet Union is indeed capricious. At the beginning, it was like this in Poland's position. Britain and France once made an invitation, and the Soviet Union also promised to attack Germany to protect Poland, but what was the result?
The Soviet Union did not hesitate to carve up Poland with Germany. The Soviet Union was a fickle villain.
If Britain traded India for the war between the Soviet Union and Germany, it would be worth it, but if India was given to the Soviet Union and the Soviets did not send troops, the Churchill government would become the laughing stock of the world.
"Well, now, I sign the prime minister's order to fully promote this agreement!" Churchill ignored these objections. Now he must be responsible for the Empire!
If the Soviets have brains, they should know that once Germany completes the process of annexing France, it will become a behemoth. At that time, it will definitely be a threat from the Soviet Union!
Taking advantage of the emptiness in eastern Germany, attacking Germany and destroying Germany is the best choice for the Soviet Union! I hope Stalin will not let himself down!
With the order signed by Churchill, the famous British diplomat Robert Anthony Eden hurriedly boarded the plane to Moscow.
Aiden, born in 1897, is now in his prime. Like Churchill, he is a representative of the hardliners.
From the very beginning when Aiden stepped on the political stage, he showed a tougher attitude towards fascist countries than his predecessor.
He once said, "we must not give in just to appease Germany, because doing so can only backfire and promote its appetite."
When Germany tore up the Locarno Convention and marched into the Rhine demilitarized zone, Eden met with the German ambassador to Britain twice to condemn the violation of Nazi Germany.
Unfortunately, Aiden's foreign policy vision is contradictory to Chamberlain. Chamberlain dreamed of achieving the so-called "peace of a generation" by making concessions and sacrificing the interests of other countries. Aiden called for the implementation of diplomacy backed by military strength, otherwise "there will be no hope of success in any foreign policy in this tense world".
The contradiction between the two was irreconcilable. Finally, Aiden resigned and left the cabinet.
It was not until Churchill became prime minister that Aiden finally returned to the British political stage. He and Churchill had the same position and cooperated well. Now Aiden is almost Churchill's deputy.
Aiden knew that if there were other plans, India would not be used to feed the Soviet Union. Unfortunately, Britain had no choice. He could also see that if the Soviet Union fought against Germany, Britain could slow down.
Stalin, will you agree to your request?
In this regard, Eden has no bottom in his heart. After all, the Soviet Union has been vilified by the west, and Germany has been appeasing the Soviet Union.
Over Europe, it is almost the world of Germany. Aiden's airliner takes a detour almost over the Arctic circle. When he comes to Moscow, more than ten hours have passed, and he is very tired.
British ambassador to the Soviet Union Keith came to meet Eden. He made a secret visit this time.
"Two hours ago, I informed the Soviet government that they had arranged for foreign people's commissar Molotov to meet you." Said GIS.
Aiden immediately frowned: "what? Stalin still doesn't want to see me? "
Aiden certainly wanted to see Stalin directly, but now the other party has arranged a deputy.
Keith nodded: "yes, it's likely that the Soviets want to increase the size."
Aiden shook his fist, and there was only such a possibility. When he came here this time, the other party knew that he was forced to accept the original conditions, but the other party was not satisfied. What else do they want?
This is Britain's biggest concession. If the Soviets are not satisfied, Britain will not continue to compromise!
Soon, he came to the building where the Foreign Affairs Committee was located.
At this time, the Foreign Ministry building, known as one of the seven sisters in Moscow, has not yet sprung up. It is just a five story ordinary building. At the door of the building, Molotov cordially received the visiting Aiden and his party.
In fact, Molotov had enough specifications to meet them. Moreover, Molotov is still a popular man in front of Stalin and a loyal executor of Stalin's line.
"Mr. Molotov, I'm coming to Moscow now for the content of our last negotiation." Sit down, Molotov, get to the point.
In diplomacy, we must be subtle. Whoever puts forward it first means that he is at a disadvantage. But now, Aiden has no time to exchange greetings. Time is precious.
"Are you willing to hand over the Indian subcontinent to us?" Asked Molotov.
The Indian region ruled by Britain is not a country of later India, but a large territory including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Myanmar. These territories form a loose colony and connect into a large area, which is also called the Indian subcontinent.
"Yes, but we can only hand it over after you declare war on Germany and send troops into Germany." Eden said.
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The whole expeditionary force has only returned less than a few hundred people, and Montgomery has the highest rank among them. Although he is a defeated general, when Montgomery comes back, he is still promoted to the first level. Nothing else. He is already one of the few generals in the British army who have experienced fighting with the Germans, and his experience is very valuable.
After coming back, Montgomery quickly summarized that, first, to have new tanks, we must comprehensively compete with the Germans in firepower, mobility and protection! Britain is an old industrial country. At this time, the strong industrial heritage shows that all factories have begun to work hard and design new tanks.
At the same time, Montgomery also knows that what Britain needs most is time!
It is hard to accept the loss of Indian colonies out of the glory of the Empire, but compared with the fate of Britain, it is better to lose colonies than to lose native land.
Montgomery, yes.
"However, we must take preventive measures. After all, the Soviets and we are not in the same trench. We must absolutely prevent them. The Soviets take our India, but don't go to war with the Germans, or just fool us with small border harassment, but let us give India to them. This is absolutely impossible." Montgomery continued.
Montgomery is very thoughtful. Now, Britain can't trust the Soviet Union. Therefore, even if Britain can agree to this transaction, it still needs to wait until the Soviet Union really attacks Germany!
Otherwise, the Soviets took advantage of this opportunity to rob Britain of India, and then turned their face and refused to admit it, and Britain had no other way.
Now Britain is weak.
Churchill nodded: "yes, we must consider these problems."
The Soviet Union is indeed capricious. At the beginning, it was like this in Poland's position. Britain and France once made an invitation, and the Soviet Union also promised to attack Germany to protect Poland, but what was the result?
The Soviet Union did not hesitate to carve up Poland with Germany. The Soviet Union was a fickle villain.
If Britain traded India for the war between the Soviet Union and Germany, it would be worth it, but if India was given to the Soviet Union and the Soviets did not send troops, the Churchill government would become the laughing stock of the world.
"Well, now, I sign the prime minister's order to fully promote this agreement!" Churchill ignored these objections. Now he must be responsible for the Empire!
If the Soviets have brains, they should know that once Germany completes the process of annexing France, it will become a behemoth. At that time, it will definitely be a threat from the Soviet Union!
Taking advantage of the emptiness in eastern Germany, attacking Germany and destroying Germany is the best choice for the Soviet Union! I hope Stalin will not let himself down!
With the order signed by Churchill, the famous British diplomat Robert Anthony Eden hurriedly boarded the plane to Moscow.
Aiden, born in 1897, is now in his prime. Like Churchill, he is a representative of the hardliners.
From the very beginning when Aiden stepped on the political stage, he showed a tougher attitude towards fascist countries than his predecessor.
He once said, "we must not give in just to appease Germany, because doing so can only backfire and promote its appetite."
When Germany tore up the Locarno Convention and marched into the Rhine demilitarized zone, Eden met with the German ambassador to Britain twice to condemn the violation of Nazi Germany.
Unfortunately, Aiden's foreign policy vision is contradictory to Chamberlain. Chamberlain dreamed of achieving the so-called "peace of a generation" by making concessions and sacrificing the interests of other countries. Aiden called for the implementation of diplomacy backed by military strength, otherwise "there will be no hope of success in any foreign policy in this tense world".
The contradiction between the two was irreconcilable. Finally, Aiden resigned and left the cabinet.
It was not until Churchill became prime minister that Aiden finally returned to the British political stage. He and Churchill had the same position and cooperated well. Now Aiden is almost Churchill's deputy.
Aiden knew that if there were other plans, India would not be used to feed the Soviet Union. Unfortunately, Britain had no choice. He could also see that if the Soviet Union fought against Germany, Britain could slow down.
Stalin, will you agree to your request?
In this regard, Eden has no bottom in his heart. After all, the Soviet Union has been vilified by the west, and Germany has been appeasing the Soviet Union.
Over Europe, it is almost the world of Germany. Aiden's airliner takes a detour almost over the Arctic circle. When he comes to Moscow, more than ten hours have passed, and he is very tired.
British ambassador to the Soviet Union Keith came to meet Eden. He made a secret visit this time.
"Two hours ago, I informed the Soviet government that they had arranged for foreign people's commissar Molotov to meet you." Said GIS.
Aiden immediately frowned: "what? Stalin still doesn't want to see me? "
Aiden certainly wanted to see Stalin directly, but now the other party has arranged a deputy.
Keith nodded: "yes, it's likely that the Soviets want to increase the size."
Aiden shook his fist, and there was only such a possibility. When he came here this time, the other party knew that he was forced to accept the original conditions, but the other party was not satisfied. What else do they want?
This is Britain's biggest concession. If the Soviets are not satisfied, Britain will not continue to compromise!
Soon, he came to the building where the Foreign Affairs Committee was located.
At this time, the Foreign Ministry building, known as one of the seven sisters in Moscow, has not yet sprung up. It is just a five story ordinary building. At the door of the building, Molotov cordially received the visiting Aiden and his party.
In fact, Molotov had enough specifications to meet them. Moreover, Molotov is still a popular man in front of Stalin and a loyal executor of Stalin's line.
"Mr. Molotov, I'm coming to Moscow now for the content of our last negotiation." Sit down, Molotov, get to the point.
In diplomacy, we must be subtle. Whoever puts forward it first means that he is at a disadvantage. But now, Aiden has no time to exchange greetings. Time is precious.
"Are you willing to hand over the Indian subcontinent to us?" Asked Molotov.
The Indian region ruled by Britain is not a country of later India, but a large territory including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Myanmar. These territories form a loose colony and connect into a large area, which is also called the Indian subcontinent.
"Yes, but we can only hand it over after you declare war on Germany and send troops into Germany." Eden said.
The whole expeditionary force has only returned less than a few hundred people, and Montgomery has the highest rank among them. Although he is a defeated general, when Montgomery comes back, he is still promoted to the first level. Nothing else. He is already one of the few generals in the British army who have experienced fighting with the Germans, and his experience is very valuable.After coming back, Montgomery quickly summarized that, first, to have new tanks, we must comprehensively compete with the Germans in firepower, mobility and protection! Britain is an old industrial country. At this time, the strong industrial heritage shows that all factories have begun to work hard and design new tanks.At the same time, Montgomery also knows that what Britain needs most is time!It is hard to accept the loss of Indian colonies out of the glory of the Empire, but compared with the fate of Britain, it is better to lose colonies than to lose native land.Montgomery, yes."However, we must take preventive measures. After all, the Soviets and we are not in the same trench. We must absolutely prevent them. The Soviets take our India, but don't go to war with the Germans, or just fool us with small border harassment, but let us give India to them. This is absolutely impossible." Montgomery continued.Montgomery is very thoughtful. Now, Britain can't trust the Soviet Union. Therefore, even if Britain can agree to this transaction, it still needs to wait until the Soviet Union really attacks Germany!Otherwise, the Soviets took advantage of this opportunity to rob Britain of India, and then turned their face and refused to admit it, and Britain had no other way.Now Britain is weak.Churchill nodded: "yes, we must consider these problems."The Soviet Union is indeed capricious. At the beginning, it was like this in Poland's position. Britain and France once made an invitation, and the Soviet Union also promised to attack Germany to protect Poland, but what was the result?The Soviet Union did not hesitate to carve up Poland with Germany. The Soviet Union was a fickle villain.If Britain traded India for the war between the Soviet Union and Germany, it would be worth it, but if India was given to the Soviet Union and the Soviets did not send troops, the Churchill government would become the laughing stock of the world."Well, now, I sign the prime minister's order to fully promote this agreement!" Churchill ignored these objections. Now he must be responsible for the Empire!If the Soviets have brains, they should know that once Germany completes the process of annexing France, it will become a behemoth. At that time, it will definitely be a threat from the Soviet Union!Taking advantage of the emptiness in eastern Germany, attacking Germany and destroying Germany is the best choice for the Soviet Union! I hope Stalin will not let himself down!With the order signed by Churchill, the famous British diplomat Robert Anthony Eden hurriedly boarded the plane to Moscow.Aiden, born in 1897, is now in his prime. Like Churchill, he is a representative of the hardliners.From the very beginning when Aiden stepped on the political stage, he showed a tougher attitude towards fascist countries than his predecessor.He once said, "we must not give in just to appease Germany, because doing so can only backfire and promote its appetite."When Germany tore up the Locarno Convention and marched into the Rhine demilitarized zone, Eden met with the German ambassador to Britain twice to condemn the violation of Nazi Germany.Unfortunately, Aiden's foreign policy vision is contradictory to Chamberlain. Chamberlain dreamed of achieving the so-called "peace of a generation" by making concessions and sacrificing the interests of other countries. Aiden called for the implementation of diplomacy backed by military strength, otherwise "there will be no hope of success in any foreign policy in this tense world".The contradiction between the two was irreconcilable. Finally, Aiden resigned and left the cabinet.It was not until Churchill became prime minister that Aiden finally returned to the British political stage. He and Churchill had the same position and cooperated well. Now Aiden is almost Churchill's deputy.Aiden knew that if there were other plans, India would not be used to feed the Soviet Union. Unfortunately, Britain had no choice. He could also see that if the Soviet Union fought against Germany, Britain could slow down.Stalin, will you agree to your request?In this regard, Eden has no bottom in his heart. After all, the Soviet Union has been vilified by the west, and Germany has been appeasing the Soviet Union.Over Europe, it is almost the world of Germany. Aiden's airliner takes a detour almost over the Arctic circle. When he comes to Moscow, more than ten hours have passed, and he is very tired.British ambassador to the Soviet Union Keith came to meet Eden. He made a secret visit this time."Two hours ago, I informed the Soviet government that they had arranged for foreign people's commissar Molotov to meet you." Said GIS.Aiden immediately frowned: "what? Stalin still doesn't want to see me? "Aiden certainly wanted to see Stalin directly, but now the other party has arranged a deputy.Keith nodded: "yes, it's likely that the Soviets want to increase the size."Aiden shook his fist, and there was only such a possibility. When he came here this time, the other party knew that he was forced to accept the original conditions, but the other party was not satisfied. What else do they want?This is Britain's biggest concession. If the Soviets are not satisfied, Britain will not continue to compromise!Soon, he came to the building where the Foreign Affairs Committee was located.At this time, the Foreign Ministry building, known as one of the seven sisters in Moscow, has not yet sprung up. It is just a five story ordinary building. At the door of the building, Molotov cordially received the visiting Aiden and his party.In fact, Molotov had enough specifications to meet them. Moreover, Molotov is still a popular man in front of Stalin and a loyal executor of Stalin's line."Mr. Molotov, I'm coming to Moscow now for the content of our last negotiation." Sit down, Molotov, get to the point.In diplomacy, we must be subtle. Whoever puts forward it first means that he is at a disadvantage. But now, Aiden has no time to exchange greetings. Time is precious."Are you willing to hand over the Indian subcontinent to us?" Asked Molotov.The Indian region ruled by Britain is not a country of later India, but a large territory including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Myanmar. These territories form a loose colony and connect into a large area, which is also called the Indian subcontinent."Yes, but we can only hand it over after you declare war on Germany and send troops into Germany." Eden said.
