Chapter 434 Unsteady

Historically, Germany's battle in North Africa was ultimately unsuccessful. There were various factors, but the most crucial factor was its strategic importance.

North Africa was an Italian colony, and Germany had no interest in that. Rommel was only ordered to lead a partial division to rescue Italy.

However, it is different for the UK. This is the rear of the UK. After losing Europe, it has become the most important source of raw materials and materials for the UK. Therefore, the UK will spare no effort to defend Egypt.

The Italian army was weak, Rommel's troops were limited, and the supply of land and sea was blocked by the United Kingdom. It can be said that Montgomery was completely dragged to death by using the backup advantage. The Battle of El Alamein was Rommel's last attempt, and the only thing left to lose was to die, especially in Italy.

At that time, if Hitler knew that there were oil fields below Libya, it would never have been the result of history.

Now, things are different. Libya's oil fields have entered the stage of large-scale exploitation, and Germany is the main beneficiary of the oil fields here. Germany must protect the safety of Libya's oil fields!

How can we protect Libya? That is, of course, complete control of the Mediterranean!

If you turn the Mediterranean Sea into your own inner lake, then Libya's oil field transportation will be too easy! The key to controlling the Mediterranean Sea is to plug the gap on both sides, the Strait of Gibraltar on one side and the Suez Canal on the other.

In this way, Egypt must be the target that we want to take down.

What's the use of airstrikes on Egyptian bases to express anger? Substantial things must be done, which is the complete occupation of Egypt!

Libya is in the middle of North Africa, Egypt in the east is a British colony, and Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia in the west are all French colonies. When Britain is attacked, France may still make moves later, so it is very difficult now. May fall into the dilemma of two-front warfare.

In this case, the army of Italy is not enough at all, and Germany must send an army!

Cyric's words shocked Mussolini. Mussolini would never have thought that Cyric had such a lofty ideal. For a moment, Mussolini did not speak.

In the conference room, it calmed down like this, only the grandfather clock behind him was ticking.

Ten minutes later, Mussolini finally made a decision: "Okay, then let's have a big fight and drive the British away from Egypt!"

"We in Germany will also dispatch a part of the army to station. I personally hope that our German commander will direct this war." Cyric said.

Cyric knew that Mussolini would not refuse. After all, controlling the Suez Canal would bring great benefits to Italy.

Moreover, as long as Egypt is occupied, you can go east at any time and grab all the oil fields in the Middle East. The benefits are too great!

Mussolini agreed with Cyric's idea, but Mussolini did not agree on who was in charge.

Let the German commander take command? Of course not! Italy also has a very strong army. Since Mussolini came to power in Italy, he has been expanding the Italian army. Now, if they can't even take down Egypt, it would be too embarrassing, right?

"However, I hope that our Italian army will lead the war," Mussolini said.

According to Mussolini, Cyric expected that the Noodle Army would not admit their frailty if they were not ugly a few times, but now, since they want to dominate, let them dominate!

"In that case, we will act separately." Cyric said, "How about your army, attacking eastward, and our army, attacking westward?"

One fights against Britain, the other fights against France, and each fights its own way. This plan is fair enough, and the spoils of war can be divided. Whoever wins is whoever wins.

Mussolini nodded: "Okay, then we're done, we will dispatch 300,000 troops to defeat the British!"

Now, the total number of British troops stationed in Egypt is only 50,000 people. We can mobilize 300,000 troops to defeat the British!

Mussolini was full of confidence.

After talking about North Africa, the next one is Europe.

At the beginning, Mussolini visited Berlin and signed an agreement with Hitler, called the Treaty of Steel, which belonged to the military alliance agreement between Germany and Italy.

The main content of this agreement is that if one party is involved in the war, the other party will provide military support by land, sea and air.

And now, Germany has been involved in the war with Britain and France, starting from the air raids on British ports, the two sides are simply endless.

At this time, what should Italy do?

"We, Italy, focus all our energy on the North African battlefield and the European battlefield. We can't spare more energy," Mussolini said.

By now, Mussolini has also had both sides.

Germany, once again involved in the war with Britain and France, is it a victory or a defeat?

Before the situation is clear, Italy will not get involved. Italy is more suitable for watching from the sidelines. After all, Britain and France have never lost.

In the battle in Africa, Italy can gain more benefits. In the end, even if Britain wins the war in Europe, its strength will be greatly weakened. It must acquiesce to the status quo in North Africa and control Egypt by itself.

Italy is perfectly fine.

After the situation is clear, Italy will join in, and see which side is stronger and join which side.

Mussolini spent almost all his life in this way, and Italy was always used to it.

Historically, World War II was fought by the Axis powers against the Allies. As a result, halfway through the battle, Italy revolted. As a result, after the war, the defeated countries demanded compensation. There was no Italian share, because they turned against the water.

Cyric is also very clear about Mussolini's statement. This is his style. However, Cyric never intended for the Noodle Army to join his battle group. After all, their combat effectiveness is scum. , is of no use.

When his side kills France, Mussolini will definitely come and hug his own thigh.

In the entire World War II, Germany singled out the whole of Europe, and almost won it. Now, Cyric has a stronger foundation, and he will never worry about not being able to overturn Britain and France, let alone not be able to conquer England!

After sending Mussolini away, Cyric sat in his chair, thinking silently that as the helm of the empire, he had more to bear.

In the silence, Reinhardt walked in slowly: "Führer, we have intercepted the British and French Plan D, and they have taken the bait."