Chapter 386: The Ecstatic British
"Gentlemen, God bless the British Empire! The Germans are so arrogant that they are now making a stupid move. www.biquge.info Could it be that they really think that their military strength is strong enough to be the enemy of the whole world at the same time? "Prime Minister Asquith, with a smile on his face. It's as if the tremendous pressure of some time ago has disappeared all at once.
As Germany became more and more dominant in the war, so did the pressure on Britain. In order to send more expeditionary forces to the European continent, the mobilization of Britain itself has also increased. Many young people are forced to serve. As a result, the strength of the expeditionary force is constantly rising. Of course, the defenses of Britain itself began to be strengthened. The British government was still worried that if the Anglo-French forces in France could not withstand the German attack, then the mainland would need a large number of troops to defend. In this way, they will be able to continue to hold out in the midst of the war.
"Yes! Your Excellency, God must be bless the British Empire! "Foreign Secretary Edward? Sir Grey also said.
The current occupation had become very unfavorable to Britain. However, if the United States could join the Allied Powers in the war, it would undoubtedly change Britain's difficult situation, and even win the war would not be impossible.
Just as the Germans believed that they would win the next two crucial battles, the British government also believed that their army would be able to withstand the German offensive. In this case, although the situation is very unfavorable for them, they also have a good chance of winning.
"Gentlemen, do you think that the Americans will be provoked by the Germans and join the war?" Prime Minister Asquith asked.
"Your Excellency, I am afraid this is very difficult. Although, now the United States and the Germans look like sabre-rattling. However, it is undoubtedly difficult to say whether the Americans will have the confidence to join the war. The military strength shown by the Germans in this war was too strong. The Americans have never been good at war, they are strong in industry, but not militarily. It will also take a long time for industrial strength to be transformed into military strength. Therefore, the Americans will not compromise this time. Churchill was not as optimistic as Prime Minister Asquith.
"Your Excellency Churchill, you are too negative. It is true that the military strength of the Americans is not strong. However, if they are given enough time, their industrial power can be transformed into military power. As long as we can resist the German attack, we will be able to win when the military power of the United States bursts out. Prime Minister Asquith said.
Although, these high-ranking officials of the British cabinet all look down on nouveau riche like the United States. But the funny thing is that now the United States has become a lifesaver for them. One by one, they wished that the United States would join the Entente at this time and help them win the war. It is clear that they no longer have the confidence to win this war on their own.
"Your Excellency the Prime Minister, this is exactly the case, so we have to be more careful with the Germans. In order to prevent the United States from entering the war, and thus have an impact on the situation of the war. The Germans will definitely attack in a short time and try to defeat us. In this case, even if the United States enters the war, it will not pose much of a threat to them. Churchill was still a little worried.
"Isn't it something that the Germans will attack this spring? At the same time, we have been preparing for the German attack. The expeditionary force we have sent to France has numbered as many as half a million. Homeland, there are still half a million army troops. And our French allies, their land forces have grown to 2.5 million men. The forces used against the Germans to the north alone numbered as many as two million. The Anglo-French army, with a total of 2.5 million men, was bound to be able to withstand the German attack. The Royal Navy, after the 'Queen Elizabeth-class' battleships and the 'Revenge-class' battleships were put into service one after another, the strength has also improved a lot. Perhaps, it is not yet possible to compete head-on with the Germans. However, there is still no problem in holding on until the United States completes its armament, right? So, if the United States can join the war, the outcome of this war will be rewritten. The British Empire will defeat the most powerful enemy of all time and win the final victory of the war! "Secretary of War Richard? Hardan seemed confident.
"The most critical question now, then, is how the Americans will join the war. Can we contribute to this? Prime Minister Asquith said.
"Your Excellency, this is actually very simple. Didn't the Germans want to ban all ships from arriving in England and prohibit other countries from transporting supplies to us? We can take this opportunity to place more orders with the United States and have American merchant ships bring supplies to us. For the sake of profit, those American merchant ships would have forced their way into the no-sail zone that the Germans had arbitrarily demarcated. When the time comes, once an American merchant ship is seized, or sunk. It is conceivable what kind of response the US government will make. I think that if the price paid by the United States is large enough, then the possibility of them going to war against Germany will undoubtedly be very high. "Chancellor of the Exchequer Lloyd's? George said.
"Well, that's what to do. Placing as many orders as possible for Americans made American businesses go crazy because of this. Only then will they ignore the warnings of the Germans. Prime Minister Asquith said.
"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister." Everyone replied.
"Your Excellency, if we can, we can lend more to the United States. In this case, as long as the Americans don't want those loans to be recovered, they will have to support us. This will make us and the United States have common interests. "Foreign Secretary Edward? Sir Grey also said.
"Very well, this matter will be handled by Lord Sir Sir in this matter!" Prime Minister Asquith nodded.
"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister." Edward? Sir Grey said hurriedly.
"Gentlemen, the situation is now moving in our favor. Perhaps, the tide of battle will soon be reversed. Therefore, we must seize this opportunity to win this great battle that is related to the life and death of the British Empire. Whether the British Empire can survive for a long time depends on this war! Prime Minister Asquith said.
"The British Empire will win!" All the British cabinet ministers chanted. They are full of desire for victory, but also full of confidence.