Chapter 549
In the eastern Mediterranean, there is a country with a very advantageous geographical location.
Although in modern history, they were called the sick men of West Asia and gradually declined. Territories are constantly occupied by other countries, and overseas territories are constantly lost.
However, they have also had glories in history.
This country is Turkey.
The original Turkish Empire, but even the Eastern Caesar Empire perished. The entire Mediterranean became the inland sea of the Turkish Empire. In fact, at that time, the whole of Europe had to unite to compete with the Turkish Empire.
But it is a pity that after modern times, the Turkish Empire declined. Under the pressing pressure of Western powers, the Turkish Empire suffered defeats again and again on the battlefield. Now they can only survive on the peninsula of Asia Minor.
During the last world war, the Turkish Empire also wanted to give it a try and regain its glory. To this end, they joined the Allied Powers led by the Second Reich and fought side by side with the Second Reich. In the war against the Mao Xiong Empire, he also contributed tremendous strength. It even reached the Dardanelles Strait and severely damaged the coalition forces of Gaul and the Empire on which the Sun Never Sets.
But in the end, because the Allies lost the war, the Turkish Empire also suffered a big setback.
The empire collapsed and the royal family abdicated. Turkey has already paid an extremely heavy price during the war.
So after the outbreak of this world war, the Third Reich once again wooed Turkey and wanted it to join the Iron Alliance. However, the Turks refused. They may have been tricked into fearing what would happen if they were defeated again after forming an alliance with the Third Reich.
In fact, the Third Reich does not care too much about the current military strength of Turkey. After losing its strength, Turkey is nothing more than a country with a population of 18 million, backward industry, and poor military combat effectiveness.
However, Turkey's geographical location is very advantageous. If Turkey can be allowed to join the Iron Alliance, the armies of the Third Reich can directly enter the Black Sea through the Dardanelles Strait and the Bosporus Strait. This will be very beneficial to ensure the logistical supplies for the Third Reich's troops when they fight in Ermao territory, the Don River and even the Caucasus.
The biggest problem in the Third Reich's battle against the Woolly Bear Alliance was probably the logistics supply line.
The Woolly Bear Alliance has a vast territory and extremely poor transportation conditions. Once the troops of the Third Reich invade the hinterland of the Woolly Bear Alliance, the difficulty of logistical supplies alone can become the biggest constraint for the troops of the Third Reich.
If the Black Sea route can be opened, the troops to the south of the Bear Alliance can be supplied by sea. In addition, the army attacking the northern part of the Woolly Bear Alliance can be supplied through the Baltic Sea. Relatively speaking, the difficulty of logistical supply will be much reduced. The logistics department of the Third Reich only needs to concentrate on providing supplies to the army in China.
Therefore, the Third Reich very much hopes to draw it into the Iron Alliance
"Your Excellency, with the emperor's victory on the battlefields throughout Europe, the attitude of the Turks has been shaken. Especially after the empire conquered the Balkan Peninsula, the Erqi people caused a great shock. The Turks were also worried that if they refused to join the Iron Alliance, they would anger the empire. If the empire used this to attack them, they would not be able to resist it. Therefore, the attitude of Turkey's top leaders has softened. As long as the empire gives them some appropriate benefits, there will be no problem for the Turks to change their stance and join the Iron Alliance. Ribbentrop said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Third Reich has been working hard to persuade Turkey for a long time. Now, it has finally seen results.
Hess nodded:"Then the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue Give it a try. However, if the Turks dare to speak loudly, there is no need to coddle them. The empire is not optimistic about the combat effectiveness of the Turks. All we need is a channel to the Black Sea. If the Turks refuse to let the empire use that waterway, then the empire will defeat them!"
As the Third Reich's military strength becomes more and more powerful, Hess seems to be becoming more and more accustomed to using force to solve problems directly.
Although this seems a bit too bully. However, this is the nature of the world.
"Yes, Your Majesty the Governor!" Ribbentrop nodded.
He knew very well that Hess was running out of patience.
Under such circumstances, the Turks had better be more sensible. Otherwise, what awaits them may be a war. War, a disaster.
Under the instructions of Ribbentrop, the Ambassador of the Third Reich to Turkey, Fred, visited the Turkish ruler Inani and Prime Minister Saidam, and formally proposed to Turkey invitation, hoping that Turkey can join the Iron Alliance
"Your Excellency the Governor, Your Excellency the Prime Minister. The Empire is very sincere. Now, the whole of Europe is almost controlled by the empire. Even the Woolly Bear Alliance entrenched on the plains of Eastern Europe cannot withstand the empire's attack. If Turkey joins the empire at this time, it will become the winner of this war and share the huge benefits after the war!"Ambassador Fred said
"Mr. Ambassador, we do not want to get involved in a war. Our people don’t want to join the war. Can't we continue to enjoy peace? asked Governor Inani.
"Your Excellency, Ambassador, although we remain neutral. However, we have always maintained good relations with the Third Reich. We have been exporting chromite to the Third Reich."Prime Minister Saidam also said.
Although the Third Reich now has an absolute advantage on the battlefield, the Turks seem to have been frightened and do not dare to join any party easily.
The last world game During the war, didn't the Second Empire also have the absolute upper hand at the beginning? But in the end, the Second Empire still failed. It also caused heavy losses to the Turkish Empire.
If possible, Turkey They still hope to be able to be on the sidelines. It is best to join the war when the winner is really about to be decided. In this way, they can ensure that they belong to the victor's side and there will not be too much risk.
But it is a pity Yes, the Third Reich will obviously not give them such an opportunity again.
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