"I even took photos of the original scene. I have been reminding myself that I must do my best at work to prevent this kind of scene from happening again."
Alan Wilson spoke passionately and introduced to Mrs. Thatcher what he had seen and heard in the British-occupied areas. Mrs. Thatcher asked, "You also took photos."
"Of course, I keep records of important things." Alan Wilson raised his head slightly, showing his pride. Not to mention the small things in the British occupation area, he even had a bed photo of Ms. Margaret. The country girl was still very proud at the time.
It is beautiful on the inside, but most people can't see it. It just so happens that he is the first to experience it.
What was he thinking? Mrs. Thatcher was suspicious. She always felt that there was something in Alan Wilson's words. It seemed that he was not simply describing what he had seen and heard.
He actually still kept the photos, which meant something else to the German ears. After hearing this, they felt disgusted. No one likes their tragic past to be mentioned all the time, and the Germans are no exception.
Alan Wilson experienced it personally. No one has a clearer understanding of how miserable Germany was at that time than he did. In fact, compared with the original energy problem, what does it mean to have energy problems now?
Having said that, it is easy to move from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to move from luxury to frugality. Although the memory of World War II will not be completely forgotten, the democratic system can amplify this discomfort. Of course, ordinary countries can also choose nationalist narratives to persuade citizens.
Support the government to temporarily stabilize the overall situation, but Germany is a defeated country and cannot play nationalism.
When Britain and France took action, the Democratic Republic of Germany was not idle in order to avoid annexation and persuaded its neighbors to support the Democratic Republic of Germany. The reason was the same as that spread by Mrs. Thatcher in Europe. Once the Democratic Republic of Germany was annexed, the consequences of the world war would be
After the war, the order was broken.
The Federal Republic of Germany, which annexed the Democratic Republic of Germany, will further regain its lost territory. The Democratic Republic of Germany secretly communicated with Poland and Czechoslovakia. However, for countries like the two Germanys, it is not just the Democratic Republic of Germany that is in the Federal Republic of Germany. Berlin has spies in Bonn.
, and the reverse is also true.
Kohl was considering giving up his claim to pre-war German territory and wanted to undermine the GDR's current diplomatic strategy of winning support from Eastern European countries. Mrs. Thatcher arrived at just the right time, at least according to Alan Wilson.
, the Germans must be clearly told that as long as Britain still exists, Germany cannot be unified.
If Kohl does not compromise, the crisis caused by energy shortage will definitely cause the two German economies to move in the same direction. It may be difficult for the Democratic Republic of Germany to explode in growth and approach the Federal Republic of Germany, but it will be easy for the Federal Republic of Germany to fall.
too much.
At the German Cosmos Cigarette Factory, the Secretary-General of the Cabinet reminisced about his hardships and made the headlines of the British media today. After using the dignity of the Germans as an insole, he followed the Iron Lady to the British Army Stationed in Germany.
camp, encouraged the British troops stationed in Germany, and then it was time to meet with Cole.
In front of the British officers and soldiers stationed in Germany, Mrs. Thatcher used a speech full of hints, urging the British troops stationed in Germany to maintain the status quo based on the post-war international order and to be open, fair and just, rather than being one-sided and taking sides without considering national interests.
On the side of the Federal Republic of Germany.
"When we have troops stationed in other countries, we have to be tough when we speak." Alan Wilson lamented, which shows how important independence and sovereignty are. Now if the Federal Republic of Germany wants to unify, Mrs. Thatcher dares to directly oppose it. In other words, this
Of course it is interfering in the internal affairs of the Germans, but it may not be interfering in the internal affairs. Why is it not interfering in the internal affairs? Because the British troops stationed in Germany exist. The reason is that simple.
The relationship between Britain and Germany can be good or bad. It is not a good time now. Is it any wonder? Every government in the electoral country has its own tendency. This happened even in the Federal Republic of Germany.
, for example, the two German governments of Adenauer and Erhard.
Erhard succeeded Adenauer as Chancellor. As soon as he came to power, Erhard changed the pro-French policy of his predecessor Adenauer and shifted it to the United States. Three years later, a financial crisis occurred in Germany, so he was forced to
Resigned at the end of the year.
Perhaps it was her visit to the British military camp in Germany that gave Mrs. Thatcher the courage. Her determination to prevent German reunification was strengthened a lot. When she went to the German Chancellery, Mrs. Thatcher looked back.
He glanced at each other and looked at the man who had been firmly supporting him from behind. The two of them nodded in greeting and walked in together. Today's headlines in Germany are also on the front page.
Shocked! The Iron Lady is being manipulated! The British deep state, open secrets, people who secretly influence the direction of British politics, etc...
After Mrs. Thatcher met with Cole, she insisted on the presence of Alan Wilson, which made Cole doubt that some vague reports were not groundless.
"The Prime Minister has no experience in serving in the British-occupied areas. I can add some specific issues here." Alan Wilson explained without changing his face. "Anyway, if you want to pretend to be friendly, you can just pose for photos when the time comes. All countries have
That’s how it’s done.”
Economically, after World War II, almost all European countries were in ruins, but Germany was probably more serious. After the war, it would take twenty years for someone to clear the ruins on the streets of Berlin. The entire Germany was bombed by the Allies as big as the moon.
The surface is pretty much the same, with pits everywhere.
Moreover, Germany has lost billions of dollars in compensation and continues to pay foreign reparations. The country's industrial facilities have been taken away by the allies.
Alan Wilson asked Margaret Thatcher. After the war, Britain not only did not inflict additional insults on Germany, but instead became the most willing of the occupied territories to listen to German public opinion.
Not only did Britain not add insult to injury to Germany, but it could actually be said to be a favor. Of course Cole didn't like hearing this. Although compared with the occupying forces of other countries, the British had a bit of shame, but they couldn't be said to be a favor. Moreover, this
Once the British took the initiative to destroy relations with Germany.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Without the various British policies, Germany would not know how many people would starve to death in the first year after the war alone."
Alan Wilson interjected, "Prime Minister Cole, do you want the UK to come up with the food receipts sent to Germany by British India? Many Germans can survive because of the full support of the UK. The Indians still think that it is the British
Deliberately creating famine in India, but actually we should explain the matter clearly and let the Germans compensate for the loss of life in India."
Fart! It was so shameless. Cole was furious. He dared to conclude that this was a malicious frame-up. Would the British be so kind?
It is obvious that even Britain was in difficulty after the war. India's food was brought to the British mainland, but now it wants to hold Germany responsible.
"Then Prime Minister, let's take a look at these documents." Alan Wilson took out the fake documents that had been there for fifty years. Well, they were genuine documents and asked the Germans to check them.
Colleagues in British India had a consensus that they would do whatever they could to make the sky in India higher and bluer before leaving. Then they connected with the British-occupied area, which made it easier to do accounts.
Cole was so tired that he couldn't tell the fraud, because the British Occupation Committee did not recruit Germans into the management system. It was only after they had made enough money that the Germans began to self-manage.
In the face of this evidence, Britain is of course very benevolent to Germany. Mrs. Thatcher followed this line of thinking and said, "What's so good about reunification? The world is used to having two Germanys. This is a huge political issue."
Change, European countries think so."
Mrs. Thatcher's diplomacy around Germany was also fruitful. At least the vast majority of European countries did not want to see Germany reunified, but Germany did not care about these countries.
But Cole did not expect that Britain also had a temper. It really ignored the overall situation and used its garrison to join the French garrison to demonstrate to the Bonn government and support the GDR from the side to continue the confrontation.
Regarding the rebuttal from the perspective of values, Alan Wilson replied, "When there are values, we talk about values. When values are useless, we talk about national interests. And even if we discuss it from the perspective of values, is the Federal Republic of Germany now considered a consistent country?
We are not necessarily allies of values. In fact, the Berlin government was right. There were many National Socialist Party members in the Bonn government who participated in the post-war government."
"Prime Minister Cole, you won't really let the British believe that the Wehrmacht is flawless and the crimes were committed by the Imperial Division and the Police Division, right? When facing the Soviets, it is not impossible to cover up criminals like you.
, but it involves major issues, please remember that Germany is a defeated country, and the previous liquidation was incomplete, which does not mean that it can never be liquidated."
Alan Wilson was still unwilling to let Mrs. Thatcher make such a straightforward threat. The Prime Minister could not say anything, so it was more appropriate for him to say these words.
The officials on the German side frowned when they heard these words. In fact, from the list that Alan Wilson just took out, they knew that the British Cabinet Secretary in front of them had participated in the management of the British-occupied areas after the war.
Maybe he really holds a lot of original sins in his hands.
Of course there are, and many of the imprisoned people were released by Alan Wilson himself before the establishment of NATO. These people include many well-known entrepreneurs in Germany, as well as some officials and military advisers.
Although these people were released, they were deliberately left behind and were not given evidence of liquidation.
Cole asked with an ugly face, "Sir Wilson, can I understand that this is a threat to Germany?"
"Mr. Prime Minister must have misunderstood. From my point of view, the Soviet Union has never threatened the GDR."
Alan Wilson replied with a smile, "Generally, the free world is not as rough as the Soviet Union, but there are no absolutes. There are some things that the Soviet experience is worth learning from."