Third Reich: I took over power

In August 1935, the Third Reich's second-round military expansion plan was completed.

The total strength of the army, navy and air force has expanded to 800,000.

Among them, the Army established thirty-five infantry divisions and three armored divisions. There are also two armored divisions that are being formed.

The navy is relatively low-key and is building various warships on a large scale.

As for the Air Force, there are already three fighter wings, a dive bomber wing and a medium bomber wing.

Next, the Air Force will also form more fighter wings and bomber wings to further enhance the strength of the Air Force.

At the end of August, Hess summoned the top brass of the army, navy and air force in the ruling government.

"Everyone, the second round of military expansion plan has been completed. Although many troops are still training, they have not yet been able to form combat effectiveness. However, our military strength has been significantly improved. It can even be described as strong soldiers and strong horses. Then, naturally, we can no longer tolerate some unfair treatment imposed on the alliance."Hess looked at these generals.

The generals had serious expressions. They knew that Hess wanted to take action impatiently.

"The existence of the Rhine Demilitarized Zone is a complete shame for the Third Reich! Our land is garrisoned by foreign troops. In fact, people are still being bullied by foreigners. This would be absolutely unacceptable to the Third Reich." Hess went on to say

"Everyone, I plan to send troops into the Rhine Demilitarized Zone within two months to drive away the armies of the Kingdom of Gaul and the Kingdom of Flanders."Hess said directly

"Yes, Your Majesty the Governor!"The generals all replied.

As soldiers, they are naturally very unwilling to suffer such humiliation.

It is undoubtedly their duty to send troops into the Rhine Demilitarized Zone and retake it.

"Your Excellency, with our current strength, there will be no problem at all in retaking the Rhine Demilitarized Zone. However, this may cause a strong reaction from the Gauls. If things go wrong, a war may break out."Admiral Bromberg reminded.

Hess nodded:"It is indeed possible. However, this is the worst case scenario. I believe that the Gauls do not have the courage. They had already compromised on the Saarland issue before. So this time, it is highly likely that the Gauls will also compromise."

The other generals nodded repeatedly. Many people did not believe that the Gauls dared to fight the Third Reich at this time.

After all, the Third Reich is no longer what it was two years ago.

The second round of military expansion has been completed. After that, the Third Reich already had 800,000 troops. Especially the army and air force, their strength has skyrocketed. Even if a war really starts, the Gauls will never take any advantage.

Of course, if they can avoid the war, then Naturally, this is the best.

Although the current Third Reich's economy is recovering and its military strength is growing rapidly, war preparations have also not been completed.

Next, Hess also hopes to be able to do as much as possible in the next few years. It stores a large amount of resources.

Such as oil, rare metals, rubber, etc.

Once a war breaks out, these resources will become strategic resources. The Third Reich, which lacks these resources, will be cut off due to overseas trade lines, and will not be able to obtain these resources. Resources.

This will have a fatal impact on the war potential of the Third Reich.

If it cannot store enough strategic materials before the war begins, it will be very difficult for the Third Reich to survive a high-intensity war.

Especially It’s oil. Without enough oil, tanks, armored vehicles, automobiles, aircraft and warships cannot operate. How will the Third Reich win this war by then?

There are some oil fields in the Third Reich itself. But the reserves are very small. All In total, it is estimated to be only a few hundred million tons.

Moreover, most of these oil resources are buried very deep. With current technology, only a small amount can be extracted. And the cost of extraction will be very high.

However, during the war, everything All must serve the war. No matter how high the cost of extraction is, it is still better than no oil.

Therefore, Hess hopes to be fully prepared before going to war.

This time, the military operation will be more of a blow to the Allies. This is a temptation.

If nothing goes wrong, the Allies will still choose to compromise.

"The Foreign Minister will go to Gaul to discuss the issue of the Rhine Demilitarized Zone with the Gauls. It would be best if the Gauls were willing to give in. If the Gauls are unwilling, then we have no choice but to forcefully send troops in and use force to force the Gauls to give in." Hess said

"Yes, Your Majesty the Governor!"All the generals replied

"The Army must be prepared. Once the Gauls refuse, we will dispatch ten infantry divisions and two armored divisions to advance westward and enter the Rhine Demilitarized Zone!" Hess said

"Yes, Your Majesty the Governor!"The army generals replied one after another.

"The Air Force must also be prepared. Once a war breaks out, the Air Force must seize air supremacy as soon as possible!"

"No problem at all!"The air force generals seemed very confident.