Chapter 0792: Confrontation

Chamberlain, who pursued a policy of appeasement, won what he called the "Peace Generation," which became a laughing stock after the Nicky conquered all of the Czech Republic by force.

According to his plan, appeasement could ease international tensions and encourage the dwarfs to oppose the Soviets and lead to trouble.

As a result, it backfired, and his appeasement and retreat stimulated the aggressive appetite of the NC leaders and seriously weakened the strategic position of the Anglo-French bloc.

On the eve of the incident, Soviet Foreign Minister Litvinov repeatedly said that if France scrupulously abides by its treaty obligations and gives direct and effective assistance to the Czech Republic, then 'the Soviet Union will fulfill its obligations under the treaty together with France.' ’

It will assist the Czech Republic in the way that the Soviet Union can, and the Soviet Ministry of Defense is ready to immediately attend a meeting of representatives of the French and Czech Ministries to discuss measures. ’

But the public statement of no other conditions attached to such a big power was rudely rejected by Chamberlain, who pursued a policy of appeasement.

At that time, Winston made this statement in the political section of The Times: "The development of events, as if there was no such thing as the Soviet Union in the world,

If we continue to develop, we will pay a huge price for it. ”

At that time, this speech was criticized by all walks of life in the British party and government, but it also won the attention and favor of Winston among the Soviets.

After the Czech Republic was completely partitioned and included in the German 'protection', Winston, then a backbencher in the House of Commons, gave a long and thorough speech.

"It's all gone, and the silent, sad, abandoned, broken Jack has fallen into darkness.

For a long time, it followed the leadership and policy of France, firmly stood with France and Britain, and as a result, it suffered a big loss.

We don't have to waste time studying the differences between the agreements reached in Bochtesgaden and the Goldsberg ruins in Munich.

If this Court may allow me to change an analogy, I will explain it succinctly.

He first pointed his pistol at you and asked you to give him a pound.

When the full amount is delivered, he points the muzzle of his gun at you and asks for two pounds.

In the end, the dictator promised to charge 1 pound 17 shillings and 6 pence upfront, and you had to promise to pay the rest later. ”

Winston's speech in the House of Commons was met with a stormy protest by the appeasement forces, and he had to immerse himself for a while before he could continue speaking.

"Now the balance in Europe has been upset, and we have suffered a complete and complete defeat...... Gateway to the Danube...... The gateway to the Black Sea has been opened.

Don't think this is the end of it, it's just the first step in settling accounts.

This is just the first sip of the bitter water that will be handed to us every year in the future, and the first taste of it.

Unless we lift ourselves together and regain our fighting energy, we will be able to get back on our feet and fight for freedom, as we have done in the past. ”

Those who do not understand the situation may listen to the fog, and this is to talk about the system of the French alliance.

After the Munich conspiracy, France foolishly dismantled its own system of alliances.

After Munich, France lost not only a Czech Republic, but also its military position in Europe.

Previously, France had more than 100 regular divisions and had established alliances with small countries in Eastern Europe, such as the Czech Republic, Poland, Yugoslavia and Romania.

Together, these countries had enough military power to subdue the dwarfs, but these were transformed after Munich.

The Czech, France's most loyal ally, was brutally dismembered.

The 35 well-trained and well-equipped Czech divisions, which had been deployed in the fortified mountain fortifications, held back the German ** force, which was larger than its own number, and now France lost this strong and powerful support.

This is tantamount to cutting off an arm.

However, this is not the deadliest of all.

After the Munich incident, who else would believe the oath of France's remaining ally in Eastern Europe, the Polish mutiny is the best proof of this.

What is the point of forming an alliance with France and making friends with Britain?

Waiting for them at a critical moment, like the dismemberment of the Czech Republic, to betray the interests of their own country, to disintegrate the country, and dismantle the regime?

Because of this, the countries of Eastern Europe completely changed their thinking, and the Soviet Union was completely disillusioned with the Anglo-French alliance.

Recently, Winston again pointed out that the acquisition of the Czech Republic by Germany is a concern that Germany has regained its glory and has become more powerful under dangerous ideas, which is dangerous.

After the dismemberment of the Czechs, the dwarfs plundered from the Czechs 9.5 billion marks of money, more than 1 million rifles, more than 500 anti-aircraft guns, more than 3 million shells.

The rest also includes 43,000 machine guns, more than 1,500 aircraft, more than 2,100 cannons, 1 billion rounds of ammunition and more than 400 tanks.

The Germans also occupied Skoda, the world's largest arms factory, and took a large number of young Czech men and women captive to serve as soldiers and to serve in labor.

As NC No. 2, Goering, recently telegraphed to Mussolini: "The economic factor of hesitation to transfer the enormous production capacity of the Czech Republic to Germany significantly strengthened the ability of the Axis powers to deal with the West." ”

"In the event of a greater conflict between the two sides, Germany now does not need to keep a division to defend that country. ”

After the dwarf announced the annexation of the Czech Republic to the German territory, Chamberlain had to say to the House of Commons: "The German ** army invaded Bohemia at 6 o'clock this morning, and the Czech people were ordered by the government not to resist. ”

Accordingly, his guarantee to the Czech Republic ceased to be in force, i.e. the guarantee of the British Government that 'in the event of an unprovoked act of aggression, the British Government would act within its means' was completely null and void.

These words can only be laughed at compared to his 'hard work' in the previous year.

Mr. Prime Minister, who has an owl face, as a qualified politician, naturally does not blush and does not have a heartbeat.

At the end of his speech, he said: "I should deeply regret what has happened, but we must not let that deviate from the track.

We should have our own, the will of the peoples of the world, still focused on the hope of peace. ”

Winston was disgusted by the Prime Minister's outrageous statements, and retorted publicly: "I was taken aback by the reaction of the Prime Minister, who has always thought that he knew the character of the dictator very well, and could accurately estimate the limits of German action." ”

He was hopeful that the Munich Conference would be an honest meeting in which he and the two dictators would save the world from the horrors of war. ”

"It was now as if a sudden explosion had blown to shreds all that had blown up his convictions and all that had been caused by the actions and words which he had led, and it was certainly his duty to make a grave misjudgment of the facts, not only to deceive himself, but also to impose on his obedient colleagues and unfortunate British public opinion. ”

In the face of harsh facts, under the attack of Winston and others, Chamberlain had to criticize the dwarf uncharacteristically.

At the same time, in order to demagoguery and wash away his reputation, Chamberlain also made promises to Poland, which was coveted by the dwarfs.

At this time, Poland was already worried about its former awkward partner.