Slide 1254

"Well, Mr. Secretary of the Army, now you have time to reconsider, whether the cabinet wants to make a small mess, or put enough power to help our Russian allies tide over the difficulties, and then reverse the entire strategic situation in one fell swoop. ?" Lord Hamilton said jokingly.

"Haha. It seems that our estimate is a bit wrong." Kitchenner smiled bitterly, "Your Excellency, your request is somewhat different from the conditions we can give. As for the Russians' opinions, we really have to consider it. As for the Bavarian Army you mentioned, not only us, but the armies of the entire Allied countries are not willing to fight them without strong fortifications."

"It's useless to escape. We have to make a decision now. I have a hunch that maybe Russia can survive this year, but if it goes on like this, they will definitely not survive next year! And if Russia is over, the entire German-Austrian regiment will When we reach the western front, our environment will be even worse by that time! Maybe the Americans will fall into trouble. I admit that the Bavarian Legion is very powerful, but escape is not the way." Lord Hamilton said.

"You are not optimistic about the Russians. Maybe the situation is not as we thought. Maybe the Russians deliberately exaggerated it. Don't forget, even Napoleon the Great integrated the power of the entire European expedition to Russia, they even fought down Moscow, but Still lost to the harsh weather and massive Russian troops. The Germans will not be stronger than the world's most powerful dwarf!" Kitchener said.

"Hehe, we can actually make a test. We can send a note to the Russians. If we open up the Dardanelles and force Turkey to withdraw from the war, then Russia will not have the right to participate in the disposal of Turkey after the war. If they do not agree, the situation is naturally not as serious as they said, but if they agree, it means that Russia’s problems are really serious."

"What do you think of this approach?" Lord Hamilton looked at each other with interest after speaking. Just like Churchill was able to be the Secretary of the Navy, Kitchenner was also able to be the Secretary of the Army not because he was able to fight. This buddy is also a civilian! So the admiral thinks that at this time you explain to him that the situation of the war is different. Russia's logistics and national strength cannot support the war. It is useless to explain that Russia will eventually collapse because of the desperate economy and transportation, because this buddy has no research on these things. what! There are many such things in later generations, for example, a certain armored vehicle brigade promoted by the Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld of a certain world's largest country...

So persuasion is also methodical, and Kitchenner is definitely a qualified politician, so when it comes to politics, he must understand! In fact, in just 10 seconds, Kitchener wanted to understand all the problems! Why did the Russians establish the Black Sea Fleet? In the last century, why did Britain and France have to fight a protracted Crimean war with the Russians in the Black Sea? ! When the war first started, why did the Russians refuse to enter Constantinople from any country? It's simple! The Russians want an exit into the Mediterranean! The British, and even the French, are absolutely unwilling to enter another spoiler in the most important waters in the world.

Even though everyone is now allies, Britain and France are still unwilling to allow the Russian navy to enter and exit the Mediterranean, let alone take Constantinople, and the Russians are unwilling to completely control Turkey by Britain and France, thus continuing to lock down Russia. The passage in and out of the Mediterranean, so there is the farce of the first war. Britain and France said, how about helping you get through the Dardanelles? The Russians said no. And now, when Britain and France are struggling with Germany on the Western Front and are unwilling to divide their forces, the Russians want Britain and France to open the Dardanelles again!

Kitchenner understood what the Admiral meant. The control of the Dardanelles involves the fundamental interests of the Big Three of the Allied Powers. Even if everyone is allies, even if it is more difficult, under normal circumstances, this will never be exchanged. of. If the Russians really agreed not to interfere in Turkey’s post-war disposal, it means that Russia’s current situation is very, very bad, and it has threatened Russia’s existence.

"This is indeed a way." Kitchener nodded and said. "If you can, you can write a plan, your requirements for the Ministry of War and a combat plan. If you can, you'd better mobilize as many Japanese troops as possible. According to the current reaction on the western front, the Japanese troops are fighting very hard. , The performance is not worse than the Belgian."

"Haha, well, I understand." Admiral Hamilton said with a smile. The battle plan is clear. This admiral who is bent on commanding a large army has finally solved the problems in Britain. Now it is the game within the Allied Powers system. "Russian, don't let us down!"

At the same time, after the end of this battle, Russia's internal speculation about this matter was also very popular. For the British, they could also proudly claim that the battle was a great success, and the Allied Mediterranean Fleet had become History, (Although it is not in line with the actual situation. It can be called a serious injury, but it is still far from destruction.) But for the Russians ~lightnovelpub.net~ this battle is a complete failure, Maade, Black Sea The fleet is gone!

"Where is Eberhardt? Escort him to Petrograd for me! I want to judge him personally!" "No, no, this kind of scum doesn't need to be tried at all! Just pull it out and shoot him! It took him a day In less time, the Black Sea Fleet’s accumulation of more than ten years was ruined! This is a crime! This is a traitor!” When the Russian Emperor Nicholas II heard the news, he was angry and tore the telegram to pieces on the spot. The roar resounded throughout the conference room. All the people present were silent.

"Your Majesty, Lieutenant Admiral Eberhardt has died in battle." Admiral Essen, who is at a later position, can't stand it anymore. Of course, Lieutenant Admiral Eberhardt has an unshirkable responsibility for the failure of the Black Sea Fleet, but In his opinion, the main reason is the British Air Force. The air force failed to hit the Germans. How did you let the Black Sea Fleet fight? Besides, people are dead, so it's not good to struggle with these things.

"Well, now we will start arranging the next commander of the Black Sea Fleet." Just now, Nicholas II ran away again! Now the Black Sea Fleet still has an egg left! Before the third dreadnought ship is launched, it is better to change to the Russian Black Coast Guard Team!

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