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The year 1927 passed quickly, just like the unremarkable 1927 in history for Germany. The German government merely signed a non-aggression treaty with the Soviet Union, which was not particularly noteworthy for the international community at that time. After World War I, out of fear of war and a desire for peace, many countries signed non-aggression treaties with each other.
Only the UK has expressed opposition to this treaty, albeit only verbally. Poland's military chief of staff, Beck, even mocked the treaty as unnecessary, questioning why Germany and the Soviet Union, two non-bordering countries, would sign a non-aggression treaty. As for the French people, the population below seems to be living very peacefully.
The recovery of the economy and the improvement of living standards allowed them to temporarily forget the pain of war. Whether Raifar's wordplay deceived others is unknown, but the French people truly believed that the special military operation passed in the National Assembly was merely a larger-scale military exercise. This news did not attract much attention, and it didn't even make the front page of that day's newspaper.
Apart from the soldiers being recalled from the colonies in North Africa feeling that this operation seems unusual, everyone is now busy enjoying life.
Recently, a trendy drink has become popular in France. This carbonated beverage, called "Coca-Cola," quickly took over the market in France with its unique flavor.
Of course, some people have pointed out that the main reason for this brand's market dominance is not its unique taste, but rather its collaboration with political parties across France, promoting it as a French ethnic group enterprise.
The beverage packaging is labeled with the slogan "Long live France", and also uses a France map as the background, including Alsace-Lorraine. Under the Nationalism propaganda campaign, many young people have fallen in love with this drink. Although some people have questioned whether "Coca-Cola" is a France local enterprise, when the brand donated five million francs to the French government and assured the French government that it would never engage in tax evasion, the French government immediately stepped in to confirm that "Coca-Cola" is a France ethnic group enterprise.
Prime Minister Pungale even personally participated in the promotional activities of The Coca-Cola Company in Paris, providing them with a free advertisement. Prime Minister Pungale always tries to meet the requests of enterprise that can help France recover its economy as much as possible. What he doesn't know is that similar enterprise exist throughout Europe, just under different names.
In France, the brand is called "Coca-Cola," while in Germany it is known as "Fanta," and in the UK, it is referred to as "Sprite." This beverage has also made its way to distant Asia, where people have given it a pleasant name—"Iced Red Tea." Aside from Germany's "Fanta," which was designed under the guidance of Strasser and includes citric acid and sodium benzoate for a more tangy and sweet flavor.
The flavors in other places are generally similar, with only slight differences due to variations in raw materials.
Due to his background as a pharmacist, Strasser also requested that The Coca-Cola Company continue to develop a beverage that would excite soldiers beyond just creating drink flavors.
Under his guidance, this beverage was quickly developed. This sweet drink allows people to stay awake for 48 hours without feeling tired and also enhances excitement while reducing the perception of pain.
Drinking this kind of beverage, soldiers of the National Defense Forces call it "Aryan" and it's not an exaggeration to say it gives them a superhuman boost. Of course, there are side effects, such as decreased appetite, hormonal imbalances, and increased fatigue after the effects wear off. But compared to its effects, these side effects are really nothing.
If you die in battle, then you don't need to worry about any side effects. Being alive is the most important thing.
As for Germany, they don't seem to be taking much action, only reaching some economic cooperation with the Soviet Union.
In the fall, the first batch of resources from the Soviet Union has already been transported by train to East Prussia, and these resources were immediately put into military production.
The Krupp Company received an order for equipment for six hundred thousand National Defense Forces. The timely completion of this order means that even if the Ruhr is temporarily occupied by France, the National Defense Forces can hold out for quite some time. After all, the National Defense Forces only have two hundred thousand personnel, and each soldier has three complete sets of equipment to change into. Strasser has also reinstated the reserves of the National Defense Forces, enlisting a large number of retired veterans.
These soldiers receive the same treatment as the National Defense Forces, except for the formal record of their establishment. As soon as a casus belli arises, Germany can swiftly arm new forces. Even if constrained by the Treaty of Versailles, Germany can use these veterans to supplement war losses.
In Strasser's view, if Germany goes all out, it is not impossible to push France back to Paris. After three years of Blitzkrieg training, the National Defense Forces have become a small elite unit. Their level of weaponry is not inferior to that of the French people, and their morale is very high.
The only thing that cannot match the French Army is the number of troops and the speed of retreat. However, Strasser is not prepared to do so, as the German Army in 1927 is not ready to engage in a world war. Once a full-scale war breaks out, a mere two hundred thousand troops would not even be able to defeat France.
Moreover, the premature exposure of Germany's secret weapons development will make the UK feel threatened by Germany. Even if not supporting France, it is impossible for Germany to profit from relying on the UK. The reason the UK can tolerate a party with the nature of ethnic group Labour Party attempting to seize power in Germany.
Apart from the pragmatic foreign policy of the Labour Party, the weak Germany needs a unified and strong government to challenge France's position, which the frail Weimar Government is utterly incapable of achieving.
The British sentiment aligns with what Winston Churchill later said, "If Hitler were to attack hell, I would at least make a favorable reference to the devil."
Moreover, Britain has never hesitated to make deals with the devil; they themselves are the devil.
As for the bourgeoisie within Germany, the recent Ruhr Area Incident made them realize that their collusion with France might be exposed, prompting many to consider fleeing. However, Strasser was not about to give them that opportunity; all capitalists attempting to leave Germany were intercepted by the Stasi at the border. The Stasi did not resort to violence but politely requested that they return to their places of origin and not leave without permission.
Except for Miles, who has already fled abroad, everyone else is under surveillance. Strasser plans to take action against them when invading France, as this would yield the best results. War is an extension of politics; all wars serve political purposes.
In the meeting of the General Staff of the Army, Strasser's directive was to resist France's offensive without violating the Treaty of Versailles. This request posed a challenge for many generals of the General Staff of the Army. While they believed that Germany's current strength could withstand the regular army of France, the optimists thought that Germany could even launch a counterattack.
However, upon hearing Strasser's demands, most people believed it was an impossible task. Without violating the Treaty of Versailles, the tanks and self-propelled artillery could not be utilized, and Germany's few but crucial air forces were also unavailable. Relying solely on infantry to fight against the well-equipped French forces was a dead end.
Therefore, no one in the General Staff of the Army was willing to accept such combat principles, and a suitable candidate for the position of Commander-in-Chief had yet to be found.
Strasser was also very troubled by this; he began to understand why Hitler and the National Defense Forces were at odds. These soldiers knew nothing beyond warfare; they had no understanding of politics and did not grasp what it meant for Germany to break the Treaty of Versailles.
Although Rommel volunteered to take on this hot potato, Strasser was not prepared to let his favored protégé bear such a heavy responsibility so soon. The current Rommel had not yet grown into the "Desert Fox" of later years; an early appearance would only lead to his downfall. As for Gudauri, when Strasser approached him, he indicated that only by utilizing armored troops could he consider taking on this position, effectively rejecting Strasser's offer.
Others are not worth mentioning. Strasser once intended to personally take charge as the Commander-in-Chief against the French Army, but fortunately, General Siket persuaded him. This esteemed old general volunteered to serve as the Commander-in-Chief of the National Defense Forces. Strasser was very grateful for this, knowing that Seeckt was helping him out of a difficult situation.
At this moment, however, he had a sudden inspiration and realized that Germany still had someone who could help the National Defense Forces resist the French Army's attack with infantry. This man had participated in World War I, was wounded in the Battle of Verdun, and continued to serve in the National Defense Forces after the war, holding positions such as infantry regiment commander, staff member of the General Staff Training Bureau, and Chief of Staff of the 4th Army. After the outbreak of World War II, he participated in the campaigns to invade Poland, France, and the Soviet Union.
During the Moscow battle, he temporarily halted the counterattack of the Soviet Army and gained the trust of Hitler. He was known as the "firefighter of the Fuhrer." He is...
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