Alan Wilson didn't expect anything to happen with Fortseva. After all, the other party was a member of the Soviet delegation. Breaking the national taboo and having some in-depth communication might lead to a bright future. This was for Alan Wilson, who was bent on pursuing progress.
It's not a wise choice.
Moreover, it is not easy for the other party to fool him. Currently, all the occupied areas in Germany are in ruins. The British, French and American occupied areas in the west have been heavily bombed and look even more miserable than the agricultural areas in eastern Germany. He actually wants to let the Soviets see capitalism.
It is prosperous, but currently there is indeed no such condition.
On the military plane heading to the British-occupied area, the atmosphere between the British representatives and the representatives sent by the Soviet Union was a bit awkward. Finally, Alan Wilson had to say a few words to Fortseva. At least on the surface, we were all still allies, and Japan had not surrendered yet.
This was the case before, which was not conducive to the unity among the allies.
The first impression that the Soviet representatives had when they arrived in the British-occupied areas was the German soldiers in the British-occupied areas. Fortseva said dissatisfiedly, "You have re-armed the German soldiers?"
“It’s not about being armed, it’s just about releasing prisoners of war to form auxiliary forces to maintain the stability of the British-occupied areas.” Alan Wilson admitted Furtseva’s accusations and dragged the United States out of the sewer. “Ordinary prisoners of war obeyed orders to fight and liquidated
There is no way to liquidate them. If the Soviets know something about the US-occupied areas, they would know that a large number of German officers in Bavaria have regained their freedom, and it is even more excessive over there. You can send people to take a look..."
The British Empire's hostility to the Soviet Union was just for fun. If it was really anti-Soviet, it would be the Americans. Sure enough, under the background of Alan Wilson's bad tactics, the hostility of the Soviets was immediately transferred to the Americans.
Regarding the liquidation of German criminal organizations, Alan Wilson raised his hand in favor. The US-occupied area is the base camp of former high-ranking German officials, and Himmler's beautiful daughter is also there. Let the Soviets bite the United States, and the British Empire can adopt friendly neutrality
looked at it with an attitude.
"The British Empire has fully complied with the Geneva Convention. As for whether you, the Soviet Union and the Americans, will comply, and how much you have complied with, the national conditions of each country are different, and we cannot interfere." Alan Wilson sarcastically told Furtseva.
"You mean that we in the Soviet Union deliberately abused German prisoners of war and allowed them to disappear naturally?" Furtseva asked dissatisfiedly, "You imperialist countries have clean hands? What a joke."
"To be precise, my words only refer to the United Kingdom, not the United States. It is your freedom to make people disappear, but if it is us, we must come up with a resolution through democratic discussion and make the final decision." Alan Wilson
Raising his eyebrows, this is already a British-occupied area, and he doesn't have to rely on others like he did in Berlin.
The lives of prisoners of war in the British-occupied areas are guaranteed, which is not a bad thing. Only by preserving enough labor force can the British-occupied areas have the foundation to take off first. This will allow Britain to have a greater say in the future merger.
Basically, the British-occupied areas still have great advantages. They are important industrial areas in Germany, the most densely populated areas, and the areas with the most ports. As long as other occupied areas are restored first and a siphon effect is formed, the British will gain a lot.
Big benefits.
The siphon effect exists everywhere, even in South Asia. India has long been the richest country in South Asia. Although India is extremely poor in the eyes of other places, the countries around India, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, are even more
India is still poor.
Once the siphon effect takes over, it will be difficult for those who are late to catch up. Not to mention that the British-occupied area itself is the most populous part of Germany. Once it gets rid of the depression first, it will have an impact on the American-occupied area and the French-occupied area. By then, the British will have problems in Germany.
You will also feel more confident when negotiating with the United States.
It is still a little early to think about this now. Alan Wilson took Fortseva and other Soviet representatives to the British Army Headquarters to apply for identification.
Because Montgomery was enjoying welcome and applause from various European countries, before the celebrations were over, he was only the nominal head of the British-occupied zone, and Lieutenant General Ronald Weeks was responsible for the specific work of the British Army Command.
The last time Alan Wilson came to Hamburg, he met with Lieutenant General Ronald Weeks. The other party was still impressed. After learning the purpose of his visit, he asked, "Are they the Soviets? Come to take over the German merchant fleet?"
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"I'm afraid that's the case!" Alan Wilson shrugged and said helplessly, "I came here to assist the Soviets in the reception work. It was the United States that put pressure on us and used the German fleet in exchange for the Soviet Union's concessions on some issues."
"Americans don't do good things." Ronald Weeks didn't look very happy when he heard this. Everyone is wary of the Soviets, but it doesn't mean that the United States, Britain and France are in harmony here. They should be as dirty as they should be.
Quite a few, but not so obvious.
"There is no way. The Soviet Union is an obvious enemy and the United States is a suspicious ally. They are all thinking about our huge British property." Alan Wilson said that the bad words of the United States will be stopped as soon as they are good. For the future of the British Empire, he still has to do something.
Showing great joy, he handed the German fleet into the hands of the Soviets.
Now Alan Wilson is no longer as resistant as he was in Potsdam. In fact, the German fleet staying here can only serve as the icing on the cake, and it is equally beneficial to give it to the Soviets.
The shipbuilding industry in Britain is developed, and Germany has lost these merchant ships, but the demand for Germany as a whole is still there. It may also be a benefit to the British shipbuilding industry, and it may also allow Britain to deepen its control over the British-occupied areas.
The existing fleet of 18 million tons in the UK, even if it is not supplemented by the German fleet, can still transport colonial products from all over the world to Europe without delaying the reconstruction of Europe.
Compared to Europe, for the citizens of the United Kingdom, the first post-war general election is a more important matter. The glory of the British Empire is certainly important, but the series of consequences brought about by the war cannot be achieved solely by the glory of the British Empire.
Can be diluted.
While Alan Wilson was leading the Soviets pointing fingers at the German fleet, it was also the same time that Prime Minister Churchill was doing everything he could at the Potsdam Conference. The first post-war general election in Britain officially kicked off, and one party
It was the ruling Conservative Party that led the British Empire to victory in World War II, and the other side was the Labor Party led by Clement Attlee.
Clement Attlee challenged Churchill at the Potsdam Conference in his proposal to restore a happy life for British citizens and nationalize important industries. On July 5, the first post-war general election began.