Chapter 106 Czech Rebellion 1

After World War I, the ancient order collapsed. Europe began to plan the country according to modern concepts and establish the country based on the principle of national self-determination. Thus, the famous unsolvable equation appeared: "Is a country a piece of land or a group of people of the same race and origin? If it is a group of people of the same race and origin, which common factor should take priority, race, religion or language?"

The Sudetenland became one of the focal points of the conflict. According to statistics in 1921, there were 3.12 million Germans in Czechoslovakia, accounting for 4% of the total population, making it the third largest ethnic group after Czechs and Slovaks; and in the Sudetenland, Germans were the absolute majority.

The Germans in the Czech Republic have had conflicts with the Czechs since ancient times. They have always been deeply hostile and oppressed, and have lived in dire straits for a long time. Therefore, they cannot fully integrate into the Czech mainstream. Instead, they are in Cao's camp but their hearts are in Han, and they strongly desire to return to the former German-Austrian family. However, the newly established Czechoslovak government strives for territorial integrity and wishfully hopes that the Germans can fully integrate into the mainstream society of the Czech Republic.

If the Czech government could treat these Germans well, then the Czech Republic could be stable. Unfortunately, the ideal is beautiful, but the reality is cruel.

At this time, the Czechs finally got rid of the Habsburg rule for hundreds of years, but they went from one extreme to another. The air was filled with contempt and insults for the Germans, and even brutal and vicious incidents occurred from time to time.

That day, Yannick summoned senior military and political officials to discuss some things. Foreign Minister Ribbentrop, who looked angry, hurried in. "Your Highness, something happened in the Sudetenland!"

As soon as they heard about the Sudetenland, the faces of others also darkened.

Yannick asked. "What's the matter?"

Ribbentrop took a breath and reported. "This morning, the German workers in the Sudetenland launched a strike march."

Prime Minister Schwarz on the side also realized the seriousness of the matter and asked hurriedly. "Then what?"

"The Czech government sent local garrisons to suppress them. The army used heavy weapons and many workers suffered casualties."

"This is outrageous. We must protest solemnly and strongly condemn the Czech government's behavior!!"

Yannick glanced at Prime Minister Schwarz, who was indignant and foaming at the mouth. This Prime Minister Schwarz was appointed by William II. Although his loyalty is reliable, his ability can only be considered mediocre. However, Yannick did not find a suitable candidate, so this prime minister has been in office.

After Prime Minister Schwarz finished his spray, Yannick said coldly. "Only those countries and governments without bones will protest and condemn blindly. Now we have tanks and planes, which can not only defend our country, but also protect every one of us Germans from persecution by others. Since the Czech government is exploiting the German compatriots there, we have the obligation to rescue our compatriots!"

Prime Minister Schwarz immediately echoed. "Your Highness is wise. We must solve the problem of the Sudetenland as soon as possible and rescue our compatriots from the sea of ​​suffering. We must let Benes know that bullying us Germans will cost us a price!!"

"..." If the topic was not too serious, Yannick would definitely laugh out loud. This may be one of the reasons why the prime minister was not dismissed. This guy is really good at flattering and is simply a god-like yes-man!

After Austria has been successfully annexed, Yannick's next target is Czechoslovakia!

And what happened today is really a sleepy pillow.

"Mr. Ribbentrop, write a warning letter for me. Warn the Czech government that either the Sudetenland should be ceded to us and the Germans there should return to normal life, or the entire Czech Republic will be destroyed! General Rundstedt, immediately mobilize troops to the Czech border."

Yannick's decisiveness stunned everyone present.

If the Czech Republic does not cede territory, then destroy the Czech Republic?

Even the flatterer Prime Minister Schwarz thought that this decision was too hasty or even crazy. Although he was mediocre, he was not an idiot. Czechoslovakia, that is a French protectorate, right?

Once they attacked Czechoslovakia, it might be another world war, and Germany was not ready to start the Second World War.

The last world war changed the world pattern. The war broke up the once huge Austro-Hungarian Empire and disintegrated into Austria, Hungary and Czechoslovakia. Because it relied on Britain and France to gain independence, Czechoslovakia belonged to the British and French camp in diplomacy. Because France was very afraid of Germany, in order to maintain its first position in continental Europe, it formed a tripartite alliance with Poland and Czechoslovakia in 1923. So that once there was any disturbance in Germany, the three countries could attack Germany from three directions.

France at that time could be said to have a good hand, but this advantage lasted only 10 years. Ten years later, Poland withdrew from the Triple Alliance for its own interests, which directly led to the collapse of the Triple Alliance, but France and Czechoslovakia remained allies!

The most important thing is that even without France as a protectorate, Czechoslovakia is not a soft persimmon, it can even be said to be a hard rock!

Before the outbreak of World War II in the original time and space, the comprehensive national strength ranking of countries in the world was as follows: the United States, the Soviet Union, Germany, Britain and France, which were the top five in the world. This level was difficult to surpass. The sixth was Italy, which had always been a soy sauce. The seventh was Czechoslovakia, which ranked behind even Japan in comprehensive national strength.

Therefore, the flatterer Prime Minister Schwarz made his own suggestion for the first time. "Your Highness, I have no intention of offending you. I hope you will think twice about the Sudetenland issue. After all, it is different from Austria. The Czech Republic and France have signed a treaty. Once we go to war with the Czech Republic, France will declare war on us. General Rundstedt, can our army deal with the Czech Republic and France at the same time?"

"Your Highness, I'm afraid our troops are still a little lacking." General Rundstedt also felt that Yannick's order was a little inappropriate, and he considered the problem from a military perspective.

Because Czechoslovakia inherited the military industry and local economic zones of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it is a truly powerful industrial country. Apart from anything else, in the original Chinese battlefield, the famous machine guns were all made in Czech. Czech is now the second largest military factory in the world.

Czechoslovakia is not a weakling who can be slaughtered by others. On the contrary, it has a strong army with 40 divisions of well-equipped combat troops!

Moreover, as mentioned earlier, the Sudetenland is located in the Sudeten Mountains in northern Czechoslovakia. These vast mountainous areas will seriously hinder the progress of German mechanized forces.

More importantly, if they want to attack Czechoslovakia, they are destined to withdraw troops to guard against the French.

In this way, Germany's military strength will be stretched to the limit. If they really take action, the Sudetenland alone will be enough for them to toss for several months.