The Rise of the Third Reich

"Ludwig, how much do you know about Japan?"

Karl Haushofer asked Hirschmann over the Pacific Ocean. The performance of the Do-X seaplane seems to be quite reliable, and it has flown for thousands of kilometers without any problems. Moreover, the interior of the aircraft is very comfortable and spacious, with luxurious guest rooms and restaurants, almost the same as those on a luxury cruise ship.

After discussing "European economic issues" with Hersmann for a whole day, Karl Haushofer had been convinced by Hersmann's views and believed that there was only one way out for the German and European economies - to form a strong and united of the European Community! If it cannot be reached through peaceful negotiation, then the only option is war! Through the war, Germany established its leadership position in Europe, and then organized the European Community with Germany as the core.

And this war for European leadership will undoubtedly be a world war! If Germany is preparing for a world war, it must consider finding allies.

"Japan is our potential ally," Hessman looked out the window at the vast Pacific Ocean below. "However, this country's strength is a bit weak. If we don't want them to cause us trouble in future wars, we must start a full-scale war with them. And in-depth cooperation. Of course, they also have leading advantages in some places, which are worth learning.”

"Japan's leading advantage?" Karl Haushofer thought for a while, "Their navy is not bad, and their army is second to none in East Asia, but their air force is a bit weak. If we can strengthen their air force, Japan may dominate East Asia." Mainland, by then this country may contain the Soviet Union, and may also shake the British and French colonies in Asia..."

Japan will also attack Pearl Harbor and drag the United States into a world war ahead of schedule! In his heart, Hessman still looks down on Japan's "pig teammate". However, the allies he can choose are really limited - although the powerful Soviet Union will cooperate with Germany in military technology and industry, cooperation is one thing, but alliance is another.

"I think it is difficult for Japan to dominate the East Asian continent now, otherwise you and I would not visit Japan at this time." Hersman said, his brows slightly twisted, his expression a bit complicated.

By 1928, the capital of the new Chinese government was not in Nanjing, but in Wuhan. Of course, the real leader of the revolutionary army was not named Chiang, but Zhu, Zhou, Mao and other great figures. In addition, leftists such as Liao Zhongkai and Deng Yanda who were originally supposed to be assassinated in history are now sitting on the stage.

The movement that took place in 1927 and almost wiped out the grassroots organizations of the Communist Party did not happen in the history of this time and space. Of course, it seems that the Nanchang Uprising, the Autumn Harvest Uprising, and the subsequent ten-year Agrarian Revolutionary War will no longer exist.

Because the Wuhan government that now controls southern China is actually the product of a coalition between the Communist Left and the Bolshevik Party, and this government not only has strong control over grassroots society - it has hundreds of thousands of party members as its base - but also Maintain friendly relations with the Soviet Union.

It is precisely because of the relationship between the Wuhan government and the Soviet Union that the Japanese government's hostility to the Chinese Wuhan government has risen to the point of approaching war. The Soviet Union announced that it would transfer the aircraft carrier "Karl Marx" and the battleship "Paris Commune" to the Pacific Fleet in order to put pressure on Japan.

It is precisely because of the relationship between the Wuhan government and the Soviet Union that the Japanese government's hostility to the Chinese Wuhan government has risen to the point of approaching war. The Soviet Union announced that it would transfer the aircraft carrier "Karl Marx" and the battleship "Paris Commune" to the Pacific Fleet in order to put pressure on Japan.

After receiving the news, the Japanese authorities also took tit-for-tat measures and announced that they would send a fleet to intercept the "Karl Marx" and the "Paris Commune".

On May 10, 1928, Stalin sent a formation of 16 TB-2 bombers to fly near Japanese airspace near Kyushu, and was discovered by a patrolling Type 15 flying boat (seaplane). Then more than a dozen Type III ship-based fighter jets that took off from the Saseburg base went to intercept, and as a result, something happened that made the Japanese lose face.

The speed of their most advanced three-type ship-based fighter jets is actually not as fast as the Soviet TB-2 heavy bomber! The former is driven by an unreliable 450-horsepower Nakajima Hisashi II air-cooled engine. It is also a biplane with a top speed of only 241 kilometers per hour.

The TB-2 is equipped with four Siemens "Nipton" engines with a total thrust of 3,520 horsepower. The TB-2 is also a monoplane, and its top speed can reach 270 kilometers per hour. Far surpassing the Japanese Type 3 ship-based fighter jets.

Therefore, no matter how the Japanese aircraft catch up, they will only follow the Soviet TB-2 and eat dust - this is because the Soviet pilot deliberately slowed down to seduce the Japanese aircraft!

Finally, the Soviet plane had enough of teasing the Japanese and flew away in a swagger. However, one of the Japanese Type III carrier fighters crashed into the sea due to engine failure (probably because it overheated due to flying too hard) and drowned a pilot. And this time "TB Express" is just the beginning of a series of airspace violations!

This endless "incidents of plane visits" not only make the Japanese lose face, but also sound the alarm for them - the strength of the Soviet Red Air Force far exceeds that of the Japanese army and navy aviation. If the Japanese dare to intercept Soviet ships Ship, then Sashibao, Wujun Port and Tokyo are waiting to be bombed!

Subsequently, the Japanese studied photos of the Soviet TB-2 bomber and found that this aircraft was almost identical to the German J.28 transport aircraft (passenger aircraft), except that the engine was slightly larger (the J.28 transport version was equipped with a BMW 750 hp air-cooled engine produced). Then the Japanese inquired about the export status of German J.28 transport aircraft through their diplomatic agencies in Germany. It turned out that the Soviet Civil Aviation Administration was the largest buyer!

Knowing the gap and finding teachers from the Soviets, the Japanese, who were good at learning, naturally thought of cooperating with the Germans. Although the two sides were opponents in World War I, the relationship between Japan and Germany after the war was actually good. Many Japanese army officers are studying in Germany, and Japan's representatives to the Allied Arms Control Commission have been informing the Germans, so the Germans can get information in advance about all temporary inspections by the Arms Control Commission.

Moreover, the alliance between Japan and Britain was terminated on December 13, 1921, under pressure from the United States. It was replaced by the "Anglo-U.S.-Japan-France Treaty" which did not have any military alliance character and was actually useless.

Without the Anglo-Japanese alliance, Japan naturally cannot expect any help from the United Kingdom at this time - the United Kingdom is relatively strict in exporting military technology, so after the alliance ended, the military cooperation between Britain and Japan basically ended, and Japan no longer received anything from the United Kingdom. What a help.

The United States and Japan were imaginary enemies of each other at the time, so the United States would naturally not provide aviation technical assistance to Japan.

In this case, the only thing the Japanese could turn to was Germany, which had provided aviation technology to the Soviet Union.

The purchase of the Do-X seaplane and the invitation to Karl Haushofer to visit Japan are a test of the possibility of Japan-Germany cooperation.

"General," Hessmann said thoughtfully, knowing that Japan was very important to the future of Germany, "I think you should tell your Japanese friends that it is unreasonable to go to war with the Soviet Union at the moment... The issue of China should be discussed between Japan and the Soviet Union. Find ways to compromise.”

"Oh, Ludwig, don't you agree with Japan's destruction of the Wuhan government?" Karl Haushofer frowned, "Most of the Soviets will not choose to go to war. This year is the beginning of the Soviet Union's first five-year plan. Although Stalin acted very tough, an all-out war was definitely not an option for him. The Red Army’s planes could drop a few thousand tons of bombs on Tokyo at most, and the Japanese should be able to withstand it.”

Hessman nodded and said: "General, I agree with you." He paused, "However, once Japan goes to war with the Wuhan government, it will lose the value of cooperation with us. Because whether it is victory or falling into Quagmire, they are all trapped in the Asian continent... So we should exaggerate the strength of the Soviet Union and make the Japanese feel scared. At the same time, we can try to mediate the differences between the Soviet Union and Japan. I think the Soviet Union and Japan can divide the Soviet Union. Sphere of influence. China is large enough, and the areas currently controlled by the Wuhan government are mainly the sphere of influence of the United Kingdom and France. "

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The China issue has troubled Luo Luo's mind, not only because of the readers' tastes, but also because of the aunt's vise. Luo Luo doesn't want to be a eunuch, so he can only arrange this, which Luo Luo thinks is a reasonable choice. Historically, the Kuomintang Leftists were very powerful at the middle and grassroots levels. More than half of the people in the Huangpu Army were Kuomintang Leftists and Bolsheviks, and most of the rest were just outsiders. The principal had very few confidants at that time, which was why he was unable to establish grassroots rule. The people who started his career were non-Cantonese from the Cantonese family. There were not many of them, and there were also some students from Huangpu. It’s really not easy to seize power with just such a small amount of power. But it is too difficult to do things after seizing the power. No matter how good the method is, if no one implements it, it will be nothing. Therefore, the principal is a leader with insufficient execution ability. It is indeed not easy to achieve those things in history. So don’t speak ill of him. If anyone is responsible, it is the Kuomintang and the Bolivarian Party in Guangzhou at that time. They were more powerful than the principal, and with Soviet aid, it was easy to take down the principal. If it had been Taizu or Mediterranean, the matter would have been resolved long ago. So Luo Luo arranged it like this, and arranged a ruthless person. Then the China issue will be settled once the article is written. From now on, Germany will only ally with Japan and will not aid China.