It was at the beginning of World War II that the Wehrmacht was at odds with Hitler, and Hitler and the traditional German forces had been fighting for control of the Wehrmacht since the beginning of World War II.

In the middle and late stages of World War II, Germany was mired in war, and the struggle between Hitler and the traditional German forces became more intense, and the plots to assassinate Hitler were one after another, most of which involved the Wehrmacht.

There are many reasons for Germany's defeat, and it is definitely not one aspect, such as Germany's lack of resources, lack of oil, Germany's small population, Germany's strategic mistakes in the later period, the entry of the United States into the war, and so on.

Hitler looked at the Wehrmacht top brass who did not show adoration to him, and his heart was particularly unhappy.

Hitler didn't have a seizure, but he already had an idea, don't you look down on me? Thinking that I was only a World War I corporal and had not attended a military school, a Führer like me should not meddle in the military.

In this case, I will set up a model, and this model is Rommel, the man who has been the commander of his own guard for several years, and he admires and is loyal to himself, and does not promote him to promote you guys who are right?

Hitler suddenly said to the Minister of War, Brünburg:

"Field Marshal Blunburg, in view of Rommel's great exploits, immediately confers on General Rommel the Order of the Iron Cross with Silver Oak and promotes Rommel to the rank of lieutenant general."

"Okay......

“……”

Brauchitsch was speechless, this is all what Rommel deserves, where is Rommel's military exploits, it is not too much to give Rommel medals and promotions, it is completely reasonable.

But Hitler's next words shocked Brauchitsch.

"Since Rommel was the first to storm the French capital, then appoint Rommel as the governor of France."

Most of the German high-ranking people in the war room of the Chancellery were really frightened by Hitler's words, O French governor-general! France is larger than Germany, the economy of France is no smaller than that of Germany, and France has more wealth than Germany.

Because France is an old colonialist country, they have plundered the world for hundreds of years, so the French are not ordinary rich, but very rich, not to mention that France is still a country of art, and the whole France has a lot of artworks like a sea of art, which is all money!

Such a large piece of "fat meat" was actually snatched by Rommel alone, and other German high-level leaders could remain silent for fear of Hitler's obscenity, but there was one person who was not like this.

This person is Goering, Goering has friendship and favor with Hitler, he dares to say anything, dare to do anything, he is a greedy man, how could he let this position fall into the hands of Rommel!

Goering has been with his own dogleg Alfred? Rosenberg negotiated, and Goering elected Rosenberg as French governor-general, Rosenberg had no military position, he was an old Nazi party member engaged in administration.

Why did Göring recommend Rosenberg to be the governor of France, in a word: for the sake of French money, Göring did the same in history, his treasury was full of all kinds of art, and the absolute majority of them were looted from France.

"Führer, I disagree with Rommel of course the French Viceroy, he is only a small lieutenant general, and I will never agree with him as to be qualified to hold such an important post as the French Viceroy.

I recommend a man of high moral standing and outstanding ability to serve as the governor of France -- Rosenberg, who is a veteran party member and is absolutely qualified for the post of governor of France. ”

Many German high-level officials in the war room of the Chancellery, hearing Goering's first half of the sentence, they were inexplicably surprised, and they thought to themselves that there was finally a bird who was not afraid of death to come up.

But the second half of Goering's sentence made them full of contempt for Goering, and Goering actually recommended a little-known Nazi party member. All the Wehrmacht generals were extremely unhappy with Goering.

Rommel's qualifications are not enough, is Rosenberg, a little-known Nazi bastard, enough, he is an inch-reckless, what virtue does Rosenberg have to serve as the governor of France.

Rommel has great military exploits, and Rommel is still a member of the Wehrmacht, and the Rosenberg recommended by you Goering is pure rubbish, how much do you Goering mean! It's not the amount of wealth that covets France.

All the Wehrmacht generals had in their hearts the idea of supporting Rommel. Since the beginning of the French campaign, Hitler has placed his office in the war room of the Chancellery.

Of course, there were the largest number of soldiers in the war room, and there were also some government officials, as well as some SS generals, but the Wehrmacht generals accounted for the vast majority.

Hitler looked at Goering, who spoke out against him, and was very unhappy in his heart, but for the sake of his previous friendships, Hitler did not have a seizure.

The SS leader, Himmler, the owner of the chicken farm, was a delicate figure, and he immediately stepped forward and said:

"Great Führer, I don't think so! It is also unfair that everyone voted to decide who would be the governor of France. ”

Himmler winked at Hitler after speaking, meaning that the Führer was relieved, Hitler understood what Himmler meant, and he also wanted to see whether the German top brass supported him as the Führer or Goering.

Goering's arrogance finally aroused Hitler's suspicions, and Himmler played this hand very beautifully.

Hitler nodded and said:

"Then let's vote! Himmler, you are in charge of voting. ”

Himmler immediately rejoiced in preparing the ballots, and Hitler returned to his office with his hands on his back as if nothing had happened.

As soon as Hitler left, the people below unconsciously gathered together in twos and threes, and from time to time there were people in these small circles who were scurrying around to deliver news. These circles can be broadly divided into three strands.

They are the Wehrmacht, the government departments, and the SS, but are there only three forces in Germany? Big mistake, the Wehrmacht is still relatively simple, and there are countless forces in the other two, such as Nazi and non-Nazi members in the German government department, as well as the traditional German aristocracy and so on.

Göring's gang jumped the highest, canvassing and lobbying everywhere, Brauchitsch and the Wehrmacht generals saw it, and they quietly bumped heads, and then the generals exchanged ideas in their circle of friends.

Himmler, who was preparing the ballot in a small office, also found his confidants, and Himmler made people want to close the door of the small office before saying to his confidants:

"Remember, you guys, wait until you all vote for Rosenberg."

Several of Himmler's subordinates did not understand, and hurriedly asked:

"Your Excellency, Leader, why do you all have to vote for Rosenberg?"

"Yes! Rommel was nominated by the Führer, and if we all vote for Rosenberg, wouldn't we be working against the Führer? ”

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