The Rise of the Third Reich

Exporting industrialization seemed unthinkable in 1918. In this era, industrialization is almost a symbol of power. In the entire world, the countries that can truly be regarded as having complete industrial systems, namely the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, France, and even Tsarist Russia are somewhat half-assed.

As for little Japan, which is coaxed by East Asian cowhide, it only has a steel output of hundreds of thousands of tons. In the eyes of the Germans, it was nothing. The only thing that could be used was the shipbuilding industry that could manufacture battlecruisers with the help of the British. But even this kind of industrialization, which is not even half-baked, can actually allow Japan to squeeze into the ranks of great powers, dominate East Asia, and occasionally bully a neighboring China.

The charm of industrialization can be imagined by comparing the situations of Japan and China.

Precisely because of the powerful power of industrialization before and after World War I, early-developing countries that had already crossed the threshold of industrialization were reluctant to allow latecomers to industrialize. Although they are not yet ready to treat the industrialization of other countries like the five hooligans of later generations in preventing nuclear proliferation.

But actively exporting complete sets of technology and equipment to help other countries achieve industrialization has never happened... Even in later history, only the Soviet Union has successfully exported industrialization and helped China (and perhaps North Korea) establish a complete industrialized system.

After World War I, Germany actually had a record of helping other countries enhance their industrialization capabilities. Although it is not a full set of exports, it is still willing to sell some useful information - this is probably related to the Allied Powers' ban on German arms exports. If you can't teach a man to fish, you can only teach him to fish.

However, in Herschmann's view, Germany does not need to be too conservative on the issue of spreading industrialization. Because in the 21st century, when industrialization has faded away, German manufacturing is still leading the world. This is the strong competitiveness of German industry!

After the defeat in World War I, Germany actually withdrew from the imperialist camp. Without colonies and maritime hegemony, there is no need to consider issues from the perspective of safeguarding the interests of the colonial empire.

The spread of industrialization was a problem for the victorious countries such as Britain, the United States and France, not for Germany, a defeated country. On the contrary, through the spread of industrialization, Germany can not only obtain a large amount of funds and resources to enhance its industrial strength and combat readiness, but also prepare for the Second World War that will occur twenty years later.

"Italy, in the future we can export complete sets of equipment and technology to Italy to improve this country's capabilities!"

The first export target proposed by Hessman was not Soviet Russia, let alone China, but the interests of leader Mussolini! Although the cute Italian army has caused chaos to the Germans in history, the Italians are Germany's loyal allies after all, right? It is always good for Germany to help its leaders build a decently equipped army by exporting complete sets of equipment and technology.

Moreover, Germany can also develop advanced military aircraft and surface ships through technical cooperation with Italy - cooperative development is an important means for Germany to maintain the continued development of its military industry after its defeat. However, the Soviet Union cannot be the only partner in joint development. This will cause the Soviet Union to obtain too much advanced technology from Germany. Therefore, ideally there should be more than two partners.

"But Italy is now Germany's enemy!" Gustav Krupp narrowed his eyes. "If we transfer the technology for producing advanced weapons to the Italians, will the Italians use those advanced weapons to attack us in the future?"

"No," Hessman sneered, "because the Italians are very ambitious, but they have bad teeth. Based on their poor performance in this war, Britain, France and the United States will not do them any good. Their Rome The dream of empire can only be realized in the next war, and there will definitely be no Austro-Hungarian Empire at that time... The land that the Italians want to seize is either a colony of Britain or France or a small partner of Britain and France!"

"But do Italians have enough financial resources to develop their industry?" Big Beta said with some disdain, "We all know that nothing in Italy is reliable."

"There will be changes," Hersman said. "The world war changed the world, and all countries will be changed because of this war. Some countries will fall apart, some will be tired of war, and some will fall into chaos for a period of time. In other countries, nationalism will gain dominance! "

Fascism founded by Mussolini and German National Socialism have something in common. Both pursue state supremacy and advocate the establishment of a strong state machine, and then use this state machine to promote the development of the country and strengthen industrial strength. , build a powerful army! So there is no need to worry about the leader having no money. All that needs to be considered now is how much rebate should be given to the Italians.

"Except Italy," Hessman paused and smiled meaningfully, "I think Piłsudski of Poland must also be planning to turn his country into a powerful industrial country! Why can't we help him? We can export a basic industrial system to the Poles and help them build large coal mines, steel plants, aircraft manufacturing plants, power plants, arsenals that produce light weapons and artillery, and yes, oil fields and refineries... Of course. , I am referring to the situation after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Galicia has very good coal mines and oil fields, and it will belong to Poland by then.”

For people at the level of the Krupps, it was already a matter of time before the Austro-Hungarian Empire collapsed! Galicia, which belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was originally the homeland of Poland, and would definitely belong to Poland after the collapse of Austria-Hungary.

Gustav Krupp nodded: "Poland is a barrier against Soviet Russia. It would be better to be stronger."

"Yes," the smile on Hessman's face grew a little thicker, "if Poland grows stronger, we can safely export industrial technology and complete sets of equipment to Soviet Russia... That is a real big deal!"

"Soviet Russia?" Gustav Krupp seemed shocked, "Are we still going to export industrial technology and equipment to Soviet Russia?"

"In fact, we are already doing this." Hessman said bluntly, "You should know that Lenin and the Bolsheviks actually came to power with our support. Moreover, the Russian Civil War is now fierce, and industrial facilities in many places All have been severely damaged. It is estimated that the Russians have now lost more than 50% of their heavy industrial production capacity, and the railway facilities are also in dilapidated condition. It will require a lot of investment to restore their strength in the future, and the Bolsheviks will also implement socialism in Russia in the future... This More investment is needed and this is an opportunity for us Germans to make money."

Gustav Krupp took out a cigar, lit it, and took a puff, "Then they will arm millions of red troops to liberate all mankind... Of course, the four human beings in this room Definitely not among the liberated ones!”

Hirschman shrugged. "So the Poles need to spend more money to improve their industrial capabilities so that Krupp can make more money."

"Relying on Poles to defend Germany? You're kidding!"

"Oh, it seems impossible. The Poles can't stop the Russians. We Germans can only do this kind of thing ourselves!"

"Or will the French go?" Gustav Krupp puffed out smoke, "I really look forward to seeing the French fighting the Russians in Poland."

"This is invisible. We will definitely be rearmed when the time comes." Hessman paused and then asked: "Mr. Krupp, can I understand that you have supported the export of goods after the war?" To promote the development of German military industry through industrialization?”

Gustav Krupp and Big Beta exchanged glances, and then Gustav frowned, "Yes! Krupp Company supports your proposal... If the Allies really don't give us a way to survive, That’s the only way to do it!”

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