Jagged Germany: Chapter 264 american concerns
The impact of the mid-Atlantic naval battle between Britain and Germany was undoubtedly far-reaching. Not only did Germany see the Royal Navy's external strength, but it also made the Royal Navy realize that they are very likely to lose in this war.
This also made the British begin to think of other ways to recover their disadvantages and win the war.
On the morning of September 6, the British ambassador made an emergency meeting with the US Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan.
"Hello, Your Excellency, Secretary of State!" Compared with the past, the face of the British ambassador was less proud and more humble. You know, in the past, the British used to look like country bumpkins or nouveau riche in front of Americans.
Historically, the United States was a British colony. Although, in the American War of Independence, the British were defeated and had to pinch their noses to recognize the independence of the United States. However, that is because of a variety of factors. If France hadn't been fighting Britain all over the world at that time, so that Britain could not do its best to suppress the resistance of the Americans, perhaps the Americans would not have won the War of Independence at all, and there would be no United States of America today.
"Hello, Your Excellency the Ambassador." A hint of surprise flashed in Secretary Brian's eyes. The United States is currently unaware of the news that the British Navy lost in the naval battle.
"Your Excellency, Secretary of State, I was ordered to ask for support from the United States of America. The ongoing war has made the British Empire feel a little powerless. Especially after the Germans despicably adopted the method of breaking the war, our sea transportation line is facing destruction. The danger of being cut off. The British government wants to hire American merchant ships to transport supplies for us. In addition, we hope that the US government can provide us with a loan. This loan will be used to purchase war materials in the United States and shipped to us by American merchant ships. England," said the British ambassador.
After hearing this sentence, Secretary of State Brian was stunned. Is this something that a proud British can say? You know, haven't the British always looked down on them? Now he actually took the initiative to ask them for help. Could it be that the sun came out from the west?
"Your Excellency, I admit that what you just said surprised me very much. Did something happen? After all, the war has just begun, and the British Empire can't hold on anymore? This is really unbelievable ’” said Secretary Bryan.
"Your Excellency, on behalf of the British government, I sincerely invite the United States of America to join the Allied Powers and fight against the evil Allies. If the Allies win the war, the whole of Europe and the whole world will be under their evil rule. To At that time, the United States will definitely not be able to survive alone." The British ambassador said.
Secretary of State Brian's face became tense. What the British ambassador said made him very nervous. How did this happen? The powerful British Empire is actually pessimistic about the situation of the war. Doesn't this mean that the British are about to be defeated?
"God! How is this possible?" Secretary Bryan exclaimed.
In the eyes of Secretary of State Brian, Britain is the hegemon of the world! Although the industrial output value of the United Kingdom has been surpassed by the United States and Germany successively, the United Kingdom, which has vast overseas colonies, still has the most powerful navy in the world. With the help of a powerful navy, their overseas interests can be guaranteed. It can be said that as long as the world colonial system built by Britain does not collapse, Britain will still be a world superpower. However, now that the war has only started for more than a month, the British feel that they cannot win the war, which is really unbelievable.
"Your Excellency, it is not up to me to decide whether to join the Allied Powers. I need to report to the President. However, I personally advocate joining the Allied Powers. However, I need a reason to convince the President and the Cabinet. Please tell me , What the **** happened?" Secretary Bryan asked.
"Your Excellency, Secretary of State, until now, I will not hide from you. The Royal Navy has fought two naval battles with the Germans. In the first naval battle, we failed. The battlecruiser 'Lion' was sunk." said the British ambassador.
Secretary of State Brian nodded. The battlecruiser 'Lion' was sunk, and the United States has also received related news. However, it was just the loss of a battlecruiser, which was nothing to the rich and powerful British.
"Yesterday, we had another naval battle in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The Royal Navy tried to destroy the German Navy's breaking fleet, but instead fell into an ambush by the Germans. During the fierce battle, the Royal Navy suffered heavy losses. Seven powerful ships The battleships were sunk, and three battlecruisers were sunk. Another battlecruiser and a battleship were severely damaged. It can be said that the Royal Navy has suffered a heavy blow and has been shattered. "Britain The ambassador did not hold back, and told Secretary of State Bryan all about the failure of the Royal Navy.
The British side believes that only when the Americans feel the strength of Germany will they feel cold, and they will fully support the United Kingdom, and even join the Allied Powers to fight.
After all, the British also know the ambitions of the Americans very well. The Americans, like the Germans, want to replace Britain as the world's hegemon. It's just that their attitude is a little more moderate, not as radical as the Germans. However, it is essentially the same.
If the Germans win this war, Germany will inevitably replace Britain and become the world hegemon. A German Empire ruling Europe would be stronger than the current British Empire. At that time, it will be impossible for the United States to become the world hegemon again. If the Americans still want to become the hegemony of the world, then they will absolutely not be able to let the Germans win this war.
"God! Are the Germans so powerful?" Secretary of State Brian was completely shocked.
"Your Excellency, Secretary of State, we need the support of the United States of America." The British ambassador said.
"Your Excellency, Ambassador, I will report to Your Excellency the President immediately." Secretary of State Bryan said.
After the British ambassador left, Brian rushed to the White House to report the news to President Wilson. At the same time, before leaving, he notified the other cabinet ministers by phone. For such a major event, the U.S. government must handle it carefully. Whether to join the war will affect the future of the United States.