The Third Reich: I Became Emperor

August had nothing to say about Spain. He was the first fence-sitter, leaning towards whoever won the situation.

If Spain did not control the resources for external transportation, August would have led his troops to the West and directly captured Spain.

Many scarce resources needed by the Third Reich were transported by Spain. If Spain was really destroyed, it would be impossible to obtain these resources.

In order to keep the window to obtain external resources, Spain has always existed, otherwise their little combat power would have been beaten to a pulp by the German army.

Originally, the German army suffered a disastrous defeat in the Eastern Front, and Franco leaned towards the Allies again, but later the German army was so powerful that it directly beat the British Empire to surrender and leaned towards the Third Reich again.

But this time, August decided to let Franco make a choice, because the Strait of Gibraltar must be in his own hands.

Otherwise, how could the Empire's navy enter the Mediterranean? Without entering the Mediterranean, the North African Jedi counterattack could not be implemented, and the supplies of the North African Corps could not be transported in.

To win this war, a large amount of resources must be available, and oil is the biggest resource consumption, so in August's plan, the Mediterranean must fall under the control of the empire.

Only by controlling the Mediterranean can we covet the oil in places like Aliya. With this oil, the war can continue.

The Strait of Gibraltar is the most critical place! Now that the British Empire has announced its surrender, this is a good opportunity to encourage Franco to join the Third Reich completely and take back his own territory.

""Sir, now that the war is clear, what are you still hesitating about? Don't you want to take back the territory of Gibraltar?" Ribbentrop said with a smile while looking at Franco in front of him.

Franco was very conflicted at this time. He never thought that the British Empire would be defeated. Now that he was defeated, August wanted him to fulfill his promise.

Because he once said that as long as he could come up with a reason to win, he would immediately join the war. Now the reason for victory is already there. The British Empire has surrendered. Isn't it a reason for victory?

Looking at Franco who was lost in thought, Ribbentrop always had a smile on his face and said,"Sir, you know, our Emperor does not have much patience, and he is very dissatisfied with your hesitation. Now there are 300,000 troops gathered on the border between West and France, and they can enter your country at any time."Hearing this

, Franco's face was very ugly. He didn't expect that he would be so tough this time. If he refused, with the other party's character, he would definitely march westward. The army he currently had could not stop the enemy's offensive at all.

"Sir, what are you still hesitating about? Have you forgotten the help the Empire once gave you? Without us, you would have failed long ago and would be nothing at all."Ribbentrop said in a bad tone.

"Alas!"Franco sighed deeply and said slowly:"In principle, I agree to join, but we can only provide some resource support, and the army cannot attack for the time being."

""Yes." Ribbentrop was delighted. In this way, Spain was completely tied to the battlefield. Although they did not send troops, it did not matter. They just needed to support them with resources.

As long as the Germans took over the Strait of Gibraltar, Spain would not regret it. By then, Spain would be a piece of meat on their chopping board, and they could eat it however they wanted.

"In view of the low combat effectiveness of your troops, our country will send 300,000 troops to help you take back the Strait of Gibraltar."Soldier Troup said lightly.

Hearing this, Franco directly refused. He wanted to completely take back Gibraltar and it was impossible to let the German army enter again.

"No, our country is fully capable of taking back the Strait of Gibraltar and does not need your help."Franco refused directly.

In this regard, Ribbentrop was not angry, but looked as if he had expected it:"Sir, you only have half a month. If you can't take it, we will be dispatched. Before that, our 300,000 troops will still be stationed in your country. If your country can take back Gibraltar, we will withdraw immediately."

Franco frowned, but still nodded in agreement. If Gibraltar really cannot be taken back, he really has to rely on the German army, but at that time, the Strait of Gibraltar cannot be taken back, so he can only pin his hopes on the army.

"I hope the army can fight back and not let me down."Franco said helplessly.

………

At the West-France border, at the headquarters of the German Army Group G, Admiral Hausser looked at the telegram in his hand and said with some regret:"What a pity, it would have been better if it was rejected."

Since the formation of the Army Group G, he has never fought a war and has been in training. Although he is under the command of the First Army and the Nineteenth Army, they have not experienced bloody battles and their combat effectiveness is average.

Originally, there were guerrillas to practice with, but now there are no more to practice with, and all have been handed over to France.

According to the order of the Supreme Command, France is allowed to form an army of 500,000 to clear out the guerrillas in the country.

In this way, the German troops stationed on the Western Front can release more troops. Originally, he should have been transferred to the Eastern Front to participate in the battle, but he came to the West-France border with an order to attack Spain at any time.

As a result, Spain announced that it would join the German side, and his hope of attack was shattered.

Fortunately, another telegram was sent not long after, which clearly stated that your troops were ordered to enter Spain immediately and head towards the Strait of Gibraltar. Once Spain fails, your troops must go up and must take the Strait of Gibraltar at any cost.

"Finally, there is a tough battle to fight." Admiral Hausser said with a little excitement

"Order the First Army and the Nineteenth Army to move out immediately, aiming for the Strait of Gibraltar"

���Yes!"

His two armies are pure infantry, without too many armored units.

It will take ten days to reach Gibraltar.

By then, Spain has not taken it yet.

It is just the right time for them to show their skills.

August, who was far away in Berlin, received the negotiation telegram and his smile gradually froze.

He had long expected Spain's non-cooperation, but he only gave the other party one chance.

If they still didn't know what was going on, then don't blame him for being ruthless.

The Atlantic Wall must be completed.

"Let the navy prepare and be ready to provide support at any time. August said to Field Marshal Keitel beside him.

"yes!"

"Tell Admiral Hausser that he can only succeed this time and not fail. If he fails, he doesn't need to come back. I don't want to see him again. August reminded him again.

"Yes, I will definitely convey your words to him." Marshal Keitel said respectfully.