The Rise of the Third Reich

In addition to the German Empire, the current European Community consists of three major powers: Britain, France and Russia. The United Kingdom and France among them were not the "Little Britain" that was shattered to pieces and the "Little France" that was about to become France as people knew it in later generations. If you look at the world map of these two countries in 1944, there is no doubt that they are still two world empires.

The territories of their two countries are composed of mainland and colonies. France's mainland now includes Algeria and French Morocco in North Africa. The colonies include large territories in West Africa, Central Africa and Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. In addition, it also owns countless overseas islands and small territories in India. The total area of ​​the mainland plus colonies exceeds 12 million square kilometers. It is five times larger than the combined territory of Germany and its affiliated states, and the population it rules is close to 100 million.

As for the British Empire, although it is now divided into two, the colonies loyal to London still include India and all British territories in Africa, as well as countless islands in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The total territory is no less than that of the French World Empire, and the population it rules is larger than that of the entire Europe.

Moreover, London also received a commitment from Berlin: there is only one Britain in the world, and it opposes any form of two Britains or one Britain and one plus. Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the British islands in the South Pacific are all integral parts of the British Empire.

In other words, once the United States is defeated, the British Empire will still be an empire on which the sun never sets from the map!

For most of the British people living on the British Isles in 1944, the glorious and prosperous Empire on which the sun never sets did not just exist on the map, but existed in their hearts and dreams, and it was still so real.

Because just a few short years ago, this glorious and prosperous empire still existed in the world and was still "ruling" the world!

Therefore, the British people of this generation are different from the French and Russian people of this generation.

The French had no idea of ​​dominating the world after their defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, while the Russians had been educated by the Bolsheviks for more than twenty years and knew that imperialism was wrong. As for the idea of ​​​​liberating all mankind, there is no more - as long as Russian youths go to Germany, France, and other wealthy countries in Europe, they will know that it is themselves who need to be liberated, not Paris, Berlin, or other places in their lives. Humans of London.

Therefore, today's French and Russians are more willing to accept a Europe dominated by Germans, as long as they can get more oil and water from it.

But most British people are not willing to do this. They are still fantasizing about going back to the past, or withdrawing from the European Community (the British don't like the United States of Europe even more) and forming their own Commonwealth.

Current British Prime Minister Mosley is very clear about this idea. However, the reality before more than 40 million British people requires them to bow to Europe and integrate with Europe.

Only in this way can the pampered British continue to maintain their decent and elegant gentleman's life in the future. Otherwise...Moxley doesn't know how to be the Prime Minister of the British people.

On the outskirts of Europa Castle, in a villa that originally belonged to the Hohenzollern dynasty, Prince Friedrich and Prime Minister Mosley, who were visiting on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen, were in a magnificently decorated room on the afternoon of June 17. Secret conversation in the magnificent study room.

At this time, both of them already knew that the Germans were going to use the atomic bomb and the opportunity of blackmailing the Americans to push forward the process of European unification and turn the community into the United States.

This is not as simple as changing a name! A community or something is a customs union plus a currency union, which is basically a union of countries, not even a confederation. The process from the European Community to European unification is therefore reversible.

The United States of Europe is different. It is a "country", with a unified constitution, a unified parliament, a unified government, and a unified navy, air force and atomic bomb force!

Although each country can retain its own army, this does not mean much for Britain. Because Britain has never relied on its army to dominate, the navy is the backbone of the British Empire.

Although the British Royal Navy in London now has no good ships, the spirit of the Royal Navy is still there, the developed British shipbuilding industry is still there, and most of the British Navy soldiers are still alive.

As long as the economy slows down, the British Empire will still have the opportunity to continue shipbuilding and restore its navy.

In fact, the Royal Navy's revival plan has already been implemented. The new generation of "Bold" class aircraft carrier was designed before October 1942. The first ship "Bold" went to Harland and Wolff Shipyard to start construction on October 24, 1942. Although due to the defeat of the British mainland, The construction of this large fleet aircraft carrier with a standard displacement of 33,500 tons has stalled. However, the aircraft carrier under construction was not bought by the Germans, but continued to be retained by the United Kingdom. As long as the finances are a little more relaxed, the project can be resumed.

In addition, the development of the "Sea Fury" carrier-based fighter jets and the "Sea Mosquito" carrier-based torpedo bombers supporting the "Audacious" class aircraft carriers is also progressing smoothly because of the support of Germany.

Now the "Sea Fury" carrier-based fighter jet has been put into production, which is the Fokker 636 of the German Naval Air Force, and the "Sea Mosquito" is undergoing test flights.

But just as the Royal Navy was quietly beginning to revive, the Germans suddenly accelerated the process of European unification, and also gained the support of the leaders of France and Russia.

"Your Highness, the United States of Europe has taken too big a step forward." Prime Minister Mosley said with great embarrassment, "The community is barely acceptable to the people, but the United States has gone beyond what the people can accept..."

When Prince Friedrich heard this, he smiled mockingly and interrupted: "Prime Minister, can the people accept that the United States is only your personal opinion and does not represent the people?"

If the Prime Minister cannot represent the people, then who can? Mosley looked at the prince with some confusion, "Your Highness, I know the British people..."

"Let them vote!" Prince Friedrich waved his hand, "We just agree to Hitler's request, but the final choice should be left to the British people."

"You mean a referendum?" Mosley asked.

"Of course!" Prince Friedrich said, "Such a big thing must be subject to a referendum. Not only the United Kingdom must vote in a referendum, but Germany, France and other countries preparing to join the United States of Europe must vote."

Europe is Europe after all, and the process of unification cannot completely go against public opinion. The referendum process is necessary, but referendums can also be manipulated by politicians and political parties.

Especially now, the democracies in Germany, Russia and France are not high, the ruling parties are very powerful, and there are no truly beneficial legal opposition parties. But the situation in Britain was different. The fascist alliance was not very popular.

"But if the referendum fails..." Mosley asked, "I think this possibility exists. What will happen then? Can Germany really accept the result that we do not join?"

This possibility not only exists, but is very large!

Not only might the British people vote against joining the United States of Europe, but the French and Russians might also vote "no."

In this regard, Germany has given another option - not to join the United States of Europe, but it can remain in the European Community.

The European Community will of course exist side by side with the United States of Europe for a long time to come. Theoretically, the European Community is the primary stage of European unification, while the confederal United States (similar to the United States before the Civil War) is the intermediate stage of European unification, and the federal United States is the final form of European unification.

However, these three stages can coexist. It is unrealistic to require all European Community countries to choose to become the United States at the same time. In fact, there are still three countries including the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland that Germany wants to join. Countries that have joined the European Community have remained outside the community and have not yet joined.

In addition, although Spain under Franco officially joined the European Community in 1942, it repeatedly delayed on joining the European Mark Area and the European Customs Area. At this meeting of European Community leaders, although Franco also expressed support for the United States, he still refused to join the Euromark Zone and the European Customs Area on the grounds that "the country's economy is too fragile."

Portugal, Spain's neighbor, was simply "ignored" by the European Community and remains a "free and easy" independent country.

As for the Roman Empire, which could be "parallel" with the European Community, there was even less possibility of joining the European Community or the United States of Europe - in the eyes of the Caesar of the Roman Empire, the European Community was just an alliance of Germanic barbarians and Slavic barbarians. The Romans didn't even bother to join.

The British also have a similar plot to Rome. They have always had a tradition of "coming from outside Europe". If the British could make their own choice, they would want to withdraw from the European Community, let alone the United States of Europe!

But can the Germans really allow Britain to withdraw?

In response to Mosley's question, Prince Friedrich just smiled bitterly and said: "The Queen will definitely respect the choice of the British people on this issue. As long as the British people are willing to choose a path full of suffering and hardship, I think the Germans will They will not use force to intervene, but they will not make it easy for us. After all, we have lost the war, and if we lose... we have to pay the price!"