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May 6, 1942

New Fuhrer's Residence in Berlin, Germany

The reply from the Soviet Union was succinct.

The Soviet Union explained that the reason the Soviet military was deployed to the western border was to eliminate anti-communist partisans in the Baltic countries and Ukraine and prevent criminals from escaping across the border to Germany and Romania.

"It's a blatant lie!"

"They are making fun of us!"

The generals were outraged by the Soviet Union's absurd claims. However, I wasn't angry or anything like that because it was something I had already expected. There was no way they would tell the truth in the first place.

The reason I sent the telegram to the Soviet Union was to give them some kind of warning, not to tell them that they had done something wrong.

Rather than the reply filled with excuses that the Soviet Union would send, I paid more attention to what the Soviet Union would do next.

There was no change in the movements of the Soviet army.

Rather, more trains were traveling between the West and East every day, and the deployment of troops and materials became faster.

Spies in the Soviet Union reported that Soviet military convoys were moving westward every day, and that there were also a significant number of troops moving on foot.

The conclusion has been decided. I don't know what's going on, but Stalin has no intention of starting a war.

Why on earth did a person who was so afraid of Germany think of attacking Germany?

Since we're going to invade the Soviet Union someday, they think it would be better for them to attack first?

Or is it because they, too, have made great progress and think it's worth a fight?

In any case, once Stalin had decided to go to war, we could no longer back down.

I summoned Schacht and instructed him to consider converting the German economy into a total war system.

Schacht must have sensed the seriousness of the situation and followed my instructions without a word.

Keitel suggested that I declare a mobilization order. Even if we do not launch a preemptive strike, we must at least issue a mobilization order.

Only then will the Soviet Union know that we are sincere, and if war breaks out, we can prepare for war as soon as possible.

"I told you so. "If we issue a mobilization order first, it may look like we are preparing for war first."

Instead, I ordered the discharged soldiers to return within six months.

It was a pity for the soldiers who had already settled down in society after being discharged from the military or who were about to be discharged, but there was nothing they could do as the fate of the country was in danger.

Ribbentrop was asked to write a warning message to be sent to the Soviet Union.

Use a tone as polite as possible so that it is not read as an ultimatum or declaration of war by the parties involved as well as third parties. Ribbentrop finished writing his warning to the Soviet Union in one day and came running to me.

"'Since we cannot find any evidence to prove that your explanation is true, Germany has no choice but to take measures to prepare for this contingency. If you truly care about peace between our two countries, please let us know whether you agree to stop the movement of troops and to hold a summit meeting between Germany and the Soviet Union by June 1st. "I look forward to your sincere and honest response."

"Isn't this enough to convey our message?"

Ribbentrop waited for my answer nervously, like a student submitting homework. I put down a draft of Ribbentrop's warning.

"Well written. However, I think it would be better to add the word 'inevitably'. Then send it straight to the Soviet Union."

"All right."

Just as Ribbentrop turned, Weizsäcker entered. Weizzeker's face was flushed red, and he was breathing heavily as if he had run.

The moment I saw the paper in his hand, I felt my heart sink.

No way, no way… …

"The Soviet Union invaded?"

"yes? Oh, that's not it. "There is another agenda, Mr. President."

"Then what happened that made you run so quickly?"

"Something happened in England."

"uk? "England?"

Weizsäcker nodded with a face as hard as a rock.

***

The port, immersed in darkness, had an eerie atmosphere reminiscent of a cemetery.

Sergeant Jean Der took out a coffee bean he had kept in his pocket and bit into it to shake off drowsiness.

The coffee bean caught between my teeth was crushed, and the bitter taste scratched my tongue.

The taste was so bitter that it was almost painful, but Jang's mind was able to become clear again.

"It's already two hours, two hours."

Sergeant Lilian Musso, who was paired with Jean, grumbled.

"How long are these guys going to make us wait?"

"Let's wait a little longer. It's better than when I was at Dunkirk. I do not remember?"

Jean and Lilian stood in line on the beach all day waiting for a transport to be sent from England before Dunkirk was attacked by German armored forces.

The boat arrived just as I was about to lose feeling in my feet, and thanks to the two waiting without leaving their positions until the end, they were able to board the boat first.

They were one of the first French troops to arrive in England. Afterwards, as everyone knows, the Anglo-French Allied forces surrounded at Dunkirk literally melted when the German attack began.

Even after Britain strengthened with Germany and France surrendered, the two did not return to France but remained in England.

This is because he believed in de Gaulle's words that one day he would defeat Germany and bring freedom and glory to his native France.

Therefore, Jang had no doubt that this operation in which they participated was the path to the liberation of their country.

I could have endured this level of hardship just for the day when I would tear down the abominable Hakenkreuz flag and march on the Place de l'Etoile while receiving congratulations and welcome from the citizens of Paris.

Jang believed that Lilian, who was complaining now, had the same feelings on the inside.

"Dunkircra. That was already 2 years ago... .!"

Lilian stopped talking when she saw the headlights twinkling in the darkness.

There are three trucks approaching with their headlights on. It was just as I heard before.

Jang approached the road and drew a large circle with his hand holding the flashlight. Then all three trucks stopped.

A man got out of the passenger seat of the first truck. Unlike Jean, who was wearing a French Army uniform, the man was wearing a British Army officer's uniform.

"Consomme."

"Bouillabaisse."

"That's right. "Come here and help me carry some luggage."

I had a strong feeling that the British officer's French was somewhat sloppy.

It felt like I was talking to a 5-year-old who wasn't yet used to talking to people.

It's not so much that I can't understand it, but if possible, I'll send it to someone who is familiar with French. Anyway, the British... ..

Lilian, who was hiding in case of an unexpected situation, also helped Jang and the British officer take out the luggage from the truck's cargo compartment.

Jim's identity was an unconscious human being.

The number of loads taken out of the three trucks was 12.

Or 12 people.

"Are they all IRA?"

"Why do you ask that?"

The officer asked back in a cold voice. A tone of voice that makes you feel like you are asking about all sorts of useless things. Jang, embarrassed, shrugged his shoulders.

"just. "I'm curious."

"4 people."

"yes?"

"Four people. The real IRA is. "The four from the right are the real IRA."

"So, what about the other eight?"

Lilian asked this time. The officer answered as if he didn't even feel like talking.

"That's right, they're criminals. Murder, rape, etc. Anyway, just know that they are vicious enough to be sentenced to death."

Of the twelve victims, only four were real IRA members.

All eight were British criminals who had committed serious crimes such as rape and murder and were sentenced to death.

Although Jean was not emotionally moved by the killing of criminals who deserved death, he felt remorse for the four IRA men.

I swore firmly that I would do anything for the liberation and freedom of France, but I was very reluctant to treat the lives of strangers with no connection whatsoever.

The IRA is an enemy of Britain, so it is also an enemy of those in the Free French Army, but aren't they also fighters who fought for the complete independence and liberation of their homeland, Ireland?

They kill people in the same situation as themselves just because they are on different sides. Lilian was speechless as to whether she felt the same way as Jean.

"We don't have time, so let's finish it quickly. "Get ready."

When the officer gave a signal, the 'executors', including Jean and Lilian, lined up. Then they all pulled out their guns and aimed at the heads or hearts of the sacrifices.

"percussion."

***

The place where the 'incident' occurred was Plymouth Port, located in southwest England.

A gunfight took place here between the British Army, the Free French Army, and the IRA.

The detailed anecdote of the incident introduced in the British media is as follows.

The Free French government, who was in exile in England, captured and interrogated a German Frachi, who confessed that the IRA was planning to import weapons and explosives with the help of Agent Afwehr at Plymouth Port, and then committed suicide by biting into an ampoule of poison.

The Free French government immediately reported this news to the British government, and while the British and Free French troops were waiting at the port, they discovered the IRA carrying weapons and explosives and launched a surprise attack, resulting in a battle.

There were 0 casualties among the British and Free French forces. All terrorists at the scene were killed.

Of the 12 people killed, 10 were all IRA members who were being pursued by MI5.

ID cards proving that they were German Afwehr agents were found on the remaining two bodies.

Churchill immediately appeared on the BBC and expressed his gratitude to the British soldiers who quickly suppressed an incident that could have led to a major terrorist attack and to the Free French government, which played a major role in resolving the situation, and thanked Germany for destroying the peace and safety of the British people. He criticized them in a fierce tone, saying that they had joined hands with despicable terrorists.

"What kind of bullshit is this!?"

Naturally, since I knew nothing about this situation, I couldn't help but be embarrassed.

Just in case, Heydrich and Schellenberg were summoned and asked if they were telling the truth, but the conclusion was that neither of them knew anything.

Both Heydrich and Schellenberg were in a state of great panic, as if they had never even known about this incident in their dreams.

"It is clearly a British play, Mr. Fuhrer! "We at SD have not planned any actions."

"Yeah, I guess so…" … Fuck you! Churchill, this bastard is real!"

If the current British Prime Minister were Halifax, I would be confused as I would not know who was telling the truth.

However, the British Prime Minister is Churchill, a man who would wake up even if he were in Germany.

I realized that this was a play planned by Churchill.

The day after Churchill's speech to the nation came out, I had Goebbels immediately issue a rebuttal.

Goebbels shouted at the top of his lungs that Germany had no involvement in this incident at all, and that it was a self-made act created by anti-German Churchill to justify going to war with Germany.

"British people! Do you believe the words of the crazy warmonger who caused your children to die at Gallipoli, who attacked Norway and Denmark, and who caused so many young men to die in vain?

There is absolutely no truth in anything Churchill said, it is all a blatant lie! We, Germany, do not want any kind of war! What benefit does Germany gain by provoking Britain and starting a war? Please don't believe what this crazy warmonger says! There is no peace in Churchill's mind, only war, war!"

The day after Goebbels' speech, Churchill again appeared on the BBC and claimed that Germany had already made a fool of the world by causing the Zimmermann Telegram incident and had a record of ignoring the Anglo-German summit and annexing the Czech Republic, so this time we were lying again.

"Dear citizens of the British Empire! Who will you believe? Would you believe what the German fascist warmongers say, who threaten world peace with lies every time they open their mouths and ultimately cause war? Or will you take my word for it?

It's up to you who to believe. But please remember this one thing. That no matter what you believe, the truth never changes. Because the truth stays true!"

Oh, fuck.

That fucking bastard is swearing so loudly.

What is even more infuriating is that there were many British people who were taken aback by Churchill's speech.

There was a decisive reason why the British had no choice but to believe Churchill's words in the first place.

That we are Germans. Churchill raised his voice, saying that Germany could not admit that it was involved, so they were trying to accuse it of being Britain's own play, and that Germany, which was trying to cause confusion in Britain while at war with Japan, must be punished.

And the British people who agreed with his words enthusiastically applauded and cheered Churchill's speech.

***

May 11, 1942

10 Downing Street, London, England

"They're like damn German bastards. "It almost caused a big problem."

Churchill huffed, sat down on the sofa and smoked a cigar.

"Fortunately, our people believed what I said, but there are quite a few ignorant people who still believe what the Germans say."

"That's a big deal, right?"

De Gaulle looked with admiration at Churchill, who was smoking a cigar angrily.

How can you be so confident? If anyone were to see Churchill today, they would undoubtedly think that Germany was the main culprit in this incident.

Not only does he calmly pass the blame to others for what he did, but he genuinely believes that Germany did it.

The more de Gaulle learned about the man named Churchill, the more he admired him.

I felt so lucky that he was the Prime Minister of England.

If he had been an enemy of France, he would have been in as much trouble as Hitler or Goebbels.

"Anyway, thank you, Prime Minister. "For not forgetting and taking care of our France."

"Why are you acting so manly, general? We are not already comrades in the same boat. "We are comrades in arms trying to defeat our archenemy, Germany, so it's only natural that we help each other."

Churchill smiled warmly and exhaled cigar smoke.

It was the Free French government that conceived 'Operation Cow'.

It was a request made by Churchill, who had the good sense to issue orders to the military to prepare a self-made plan to antagonize Germany while at war with Japan, to the Free French government.

Although many people still view the truth of the Plymouth incident with suspicion, the British people have come to view the Free French government in a more positive light than before.

At the same time, Churchill was able to actively pursue anti-German policies and gained a justification to legally support exile governments, including Free France, which had been treated as military members.

"What are your next plans now?"

Instead of answering, Churchill pointed to the globe on the table. On the globe, a red dart was stuck on a country.

"Soviet Union… ..?"

"That's correct, General."