Austria and Germany have a complex historical relationship, having long been part of Greater Germany, ruled by the Austrian Habsburgs. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Later Germany was united by the Hohenzollern dynasty of Prussia, which excluded Austria, which in turn formed the loose Austro-Hungarian Empire with Hungary. After the First World War, Austria and Hungary went their separate ways.

Austria was a separate country in what became known to later generations as the division of the European territory, which was mainly determined by the conference of the victorious powers after World War II.

The end of the First World War brought about many changes, such as the division of European countries, which was a huge problem, and at the same time there was a famous unsolvable equation: "Is a country a piece of land, or a group of people of the same species?" If it is a people of the same origin, which common factor should take precedence, race, religion or language? ”

After World War I, Europe has been in turmoil, and the merger of Germany and Austria has long been premeditated.

In 1918, just after the end of World War I, Ludendorff, the German Quartermaster's Director, wrote to the Foreign Office asking them to consider achieving a German-Austrian merger to compensate Germany for "the loss of other parts of the war."

Germany's defeat caused Germany a lot of losses, and all the colonies were divided among other countries, and Germany had to win over Austria.

The Provisional National Assembly of Austria at that time, taking into account the impact of the defeat and the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire on Austria, passed a resolution within the party to merge with Germany. That is, both countries have the wrongs of merging.

It is a pity that the Entente who won the war against Germany will not watch Germany become stronger, and in the Treaty of Versailles, they did everything they could to weaken Germany, and they strictly forbade the merger of Germany and Austria.

In this way, it dragged on until Hitler came to power, for whom the reintegration of Austria into Germany was the first part of his imperial strategy.

History has proved that when a piece of land is divided for too long, it will be more and more difficult to merge, because in this divided land, people who have gained power will not be willing to hand over power, and would rather be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix, and when they are the leader of a country, power will make them lose their minds.

And, decades later, when a new generation grows up, the era in which they grew up is split and even more reluctant to merge.

This was the problem that Hitler faced, and when Hitler took power in Germany, it was already a bit tricky to deal with the Austrian question.

Those in power do not want to hand over power.

Thus, Hitler began his activities to subvert the Austrian regime, and his plan was to prop up the Austrian Workers' Party.

A few years ago, they carried out subversive activities, broke into the Vienna Chancellery, shot Chancellor Taulfis, seized the radio station, and declared Lintlen Chancellor.

Unfortunately, Italy at that time was quite dissatisfied with this, and sent four divisions to the Brenner Pass, ready for armed intervention at any time to maintain the independence of Austria.

Over the years, Hitler had been tentative, including advancing into the Rhineland, and if Britain and France opposed it at the time, he would have retreated immediately.

As a result, Mussolini quit, and Hitler immediately stopped the project.

In Hitler's eyes, he had a lot of respect for Mussolini, the revolutionary mentor. At that time, Hitler saw that Mussolini did not support it, and immediately abandoned the plan.

In the past few years, the relationship between Germany and Italy has eased considerably, and now, Germany and Italy are like-minded and help Spain together.

Moreover, in the Spanish Civil War, the German army far surpassed Italy in combat effectiveness! In this era, strength speaks, so Hitler was completely sure that he had won the respect of Mussolini and that he would no longer interfere in Austrian affairs!

This idea had been brewing in Hitler's mind for a long time, but it had never been spoken.

Now, hearing Ciric's words, Hitler was immediately quite happy, this Ciric is the person who knows his mind best!

Hitler was just about to express his appreciation when a different voice was heard.

"General Ciric, you have been in Spain all along, not in Germany, and you lack an analysis of the situation around you, and I think this view of you is quite inappropriate." Blomburg, Germany's Minister of Defense, openly objected.

Born in the orthodox Prussian officer corps, Blomburg had considerable influence in the army, and it was precisely because of his support that Hitler could successfully obtain the support of the army.

Although Blomburg and Ciric were on good terms on the surface, the officer corps had a foul temper that was not used to such civilian origins. In particular, Ciric also won the battle in Spain!

It was discussed in the officer corps that it was extremely wrong to concentrate on the use of tanks, especially Blomburg, which personally refuted this tactic. However, Ciric used the Spanish battlefield as a demonstration to prove that this tactic was correct, which was simply a slap in the face to Blomburg!

There is a kind of arrogance in their bones, and at the same time, Blomburg has his own theories.

Although when they advanced into the Rhineland, Britain and France did not speak, it was because it was their own territory, and they were at a loss, but Austria was different!

Britain and France would not have watched Germany merge with Austria and thus have a greater war potential, so they would certainly oppose it!

As long as there was opposition from Britain and France, it would be difficult for the side to proceed smoothly, so Blomburg firmly expressed its opposition.

Private matters are private affairs, and public affairs are official affairs, although Ciric has just congratulated him on marrying his wife, but Blomburg is quite opposed to this aspect.

"Yes, at this time, if we annex Austria, it will definitely trigger a joint sanction from the great powers, we have violated the Treaty of Versailles in many places, and they may be wary of our rise and use this matter to join forces to suppress." After Blomburg finished speaking, the commander-in-chief of the army, Fritsch, also expressed his opinion.

The two military generals both objected to Ciric's proposal, and Hitler's face was still very softened, and he said: "Since both of them are opposed, then we will talk about this matter later." ”

The tone was not bad and did not spoil the atmosphere of the banquet, but Ciric saw the cold light in Hitler's eyes, and now, Hitler was angry.

Blomburg and Fritsch were the stumbling blocks for Hitler to launch foreign wars! Hitler had to overthrow these two men in order to be able to take the step of his aggression!

And these two stumbling blocks have to be solved by Ciric!