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Let me say this again, I have no intention of starting World War III with the United States over the Indian issue.
However, we cannot just sit back and look back.
Fortunately among misfortunes, western Balochistan, currently bordering Iran and Afghanistan, is tightly held by the Free India Corps and the guerrillas it fostered.
"Let weapons be supplied through Iran and Afghanistan. An additional military advisory group is also dispatched."
"I understand, Mr. President."
The United States is officially neutral, but it is providing weapons, ammunition, fuel, and vehicles to Britain. So, we will not participate in the war, but we will support India in the same way.
If the US protests, we can put Britain on the line and fall. But here you are talking about the US participating in the war and all that? Then, we can do the same.
Americans would never like the idea of another large-scale war breaking out no matter how long it has been since the war ended.
Even more so if the opponent is Germany.
"It is difficult to overwhelm a modern army armed with tanks, artillery, and fighter planes with small arms. Therefore, let us also provide heavy weapons to the Indians. There are a lot of American and British tanks captured by the National Defense Force, so let's support them first. "Even fighter jets."
While fighting the British, the Wehrmacht captured a significant number of weapons: M3 Stuart, M3 Lee, M4 Sherman, Cromwell, Matilda, etc.
There are also Spitfire and Hurricane production plants that still remain intact in the UK, and there are numerous aircraft that were left abandoned when workers fled just before completion and were captured by the National Defense Force.
These will first be sent to India, and at the same time, Indians will be brought to Germany to be trained under instructors from the Wehrmacht and the Waffen-SS.
After teaching them not only guerrilla warfare tactics but also how to use tanks and fighter planes, they are put on German-made weapons and sent back to India to fight against the British.
This is a fight we have no choice but to win anyway. The only question is how long it takes.
Britain, which is not only surviving with the help and support of Commonwealth members, but is actually fighting the war with its own hands, can never win this war.
Would people who are already exhausted from five years of war be happy if we asked them to continue fighting in India?
It's not their country's business, but their country's youth are dying because of their suzerain country's business?
Still, according to SD's report, the response from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand was not very good. There were many media outlets openly expressing dissatisfaction, asking why our young people should be sent to India to die, and there were many in Sydney, Ottawa, Canberra, and Toronto. Demonstrations also began to take place in places such as Wellington.
South Africa is the only place that is still quiet.
I planned to send a message to the Indian people by providing them with weapons. First, we, Germany, support India's independence. Second, if you don't plan on fighting us again, you'd better get out of the way quickly.
***
January 8, 1945
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Attlee, the prime minister of the British government-in-exile, was increasingly concerned.
At first, he had a neutral stance on India's independence. It would be perfect if India voluntarily remained part of the British Empire, but common sense tells us that there is no way that is possible.
Indians wanted independence, and as an Englishman, he knew that.
The island of Britain was occupied by Nazi fascists. All of Europe was Germany's home, and even the Middle East, where British influence was strong, such as Egypt, Palestine, and Iraq, were taken over by Germany.
What if it goes over here to India? Even a child could easily predict that India would leave Britain and become friendly with Germany as soon as it gained independence.
That's why Britain could hardly let India go. It was obvious that if it became independent, it would become an Axis power.
If India's resources, manpower, and geopolitical position are combined with the Axis powers, Germany, already strong, will become even stronger.
India will be an excellent base for Germany's advance into the Indian Ocean and Asia, and China, which is straddling the US and Germany, may definitely go over to Germany's side.
The loss of India meant the Allied Powers' withdrawal from the Asian continent. With this logic, Britain rationalized its rule over India and even succeeded in obtaining America's acquiescence.
But then there was the problem.
As expected, Indians resisted fiercely. Big cities such as New Delhi and Calcutta suffered daily bombings and shootings, and Balochistan in western India was already out of control.
And now Punjab and Kashmir are also said to be in danger.
As bloodshed continued due to Indian resistance and the conflict showed signs of prolongation, the United States, which had been silent until now, gradually showed its discomfort.
"Prime Minister, how long do you think you can oppress the Indian people with guns and swords? "Isn't it time to look for another way?"
The United States was afraid of Germany, which was closely watching what was happening in India.
It is already a well-known fact that Indian guerrillas receive support from Germany. Germany supported the Indian rebels in order to kill as many as one British person and relieve their power.
Perhaps because they were conscious of the United States, they did not directly participate in the war, but if this situation continued, there was no guarantee that Germany would remain silent like now.
Americans were also fed up with the bloody guerrilla war going on in India. They were worried that they too would be dragged into the Indian situation in the name of helping Britain.
We went through that hell in Europe and the Pacific, so why go through the same thing again?
If this was the case in the United States right now, there was a heated debate even within the British exile government.
"India is already gone! "You have to get out now!"
"India is like spilled water, so give it up and use its troops and materials to protect African colonies."
"Are you saying this in your right mind? India is the pride of the British Empire. "If we lose India, what will be left?"
"What will you do if African niggers, seeing India become independent, also stand up and demand independence for themselves?"
"Is it sane to let our young people die in the jungles of India?"
"If that's the case, why did you make Burma independent? And what pride? "Are you still talking about pride when the mainland has already been taken over by the Jerrys?"
"I've said everything now!"
"You traitor!"
"You are the traitors!"
Thankfully, Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Eden (who succeeded Attlee when he became Prime Minister) actively took Attlee's side, but even he recently expressed difficulties, saying that pressure from not only the United States but also the members of the Commonwealth of Nations was increasing.
Archibald Wavell, the Governor-General of India, and Claude Auchinleck, the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, were also expressing their opinion that India was hopeless.
The guerrillas basically do not wear military uniforms, so they are indistinguishable from civilians until they pull out a submachine gun or grenade from their arms.
Some units reported massacring civilians and then clearing out guerrillas, while others entered guerrilla dens disguised as ordinary villages and were annihilated, leaving only two soldiers alive.
The reports that came to Attlee's desk were mostly filled with content like this. Attlee just smoked a cigar in silence.
I drank strong whiskey to forget my worries, but strangely, I didn't get drunk. The strong taste of whiskey filled my mouth, and I only felt a sharp pain in my stomach.
Damn it. Attlee lifted a glass full of whiskey and put it down again.
"Winston… … Why did you leave so much luggage behind? … ."
Churchill, who refused to take refuge until the end, saying he would remain in Britain and fight until the end, was no longer in this world.
The Nazis executed him by hanging, then burned his body to ashes so that no remains could be found, and then scattered them in the sea somewhere.
According to Goebbels' explanation, this was to prevent a situation where criminals who started wars would be worshiped by mentally ill people.
When the news of Churchill's execution reached the world through Goebbels' mouth, Attlee was shocked by the people's reaction.
The United States, the member countries of the Commonwealth, and the governments in exile who took refuge in Canada all issued statements of condolence and condemned the Nazi atrocities, but people just continued their daily lives in silence.
On the contrary, there were quite a few people who expressed relief at the death of the author who plunged the British Empire into the abyss of ruin.
To people, Churchill was nothing more than an incompetent politician who caused defeat.
Attlee and Churchill had different party affiliations and often clashed on many issues, but despite this, they recognized each other's abilities and cooperated together.
Above all, their relationship was closer than that of other British politicians, with a common opinion that they had to fight against Germany's ambition of conquest.
But there was nothing Attlee could do for Churchill, who had now passed away.
The British Empire, which Churchill desperately tried to protect during his lifetime, was collapsing in real time, and Attlee tried his best to prevent the collapse of the empire, but it was ineffective.
Rather, the more he struggled, the deeper he seemed to be being sucked into the abyss.
Britain had lost its direction and was drifting.
***
"Fuck you! "You fucking guerrillas!"
Australian soldiers dispatched to India due to the decision of their dear suzerain country uttered vicious curses.
A battle began with the lead tank being destroyed by a rocket that flew out of the bushes a little while ago.
Even the Sherman, which was effective against Japanese soldiers armed with rifles and Japanese swords, was powerless against the German-made Panzerfaust.
The guerrillas preferred the tactic of digging into the ground between the bushes of major alleys, lying in ambush, and firing Panzerfausts when tanks approached.
The company commander, who was confident that he could sweep them away like fallen leaves if he had a tank, as the Indian Indians only had fire extinguishers at best, soon after the battle began, a bullet lodged in his head left him drooping.
The soldiers who lost their commander managed to defeat the enemy, but the damage was severe. Three tanks were destroyed in the guerrillas' ambush, and dozens of people were killed or injured.
The new recruits, who were delayed in enlistment and had to wait until the end of the war at the training center, completely believed the boasts made by the instructors and officers and were left dumbfounded.
The veteran soldiers who fought to the death with the Japanese army in the jungles of Southeast Asia gritted their teeth.
Although the Indian rebels did not have an organized navy or air force like the Japanese, they were no less dangerous than the Japanese. In fact, in some ways they were even more dangerous than the Japanese.
The Japanese army was easily defeated by using ignorant and reckless old-fashioned tactics such as the Banzai charge, but the Indians never attempted the Banzai charge that the Japanese army favored.
They hid themselves completely and attacked only when the opponent was caught off guard.
And they had the German-made Panzerfaust, which the Japanese military did not have.
The Panzerfaust, which has a maximum range of 250m and can pierce all existing tanks with a single blow, was a very formidable opponent for the Commonwealth forces, especially armored units.
Although there were cases where the warhead missed due to a wrong angle, it was very rare for the warhead to bounce off because it could not penetrate the tank's armor.
In addition, the barrage of bullets fired from the MG40, known as Hitler's chainsaw, was an object of fear for soldiers along with the Panzerfaust.
The soldier hit by the MG40 died not because his body was punctured, but because his body was cut as if it had been cut by a chainsaw.
"Why, why are those fucking monkeys using Nazi weapons!?"
"Are you stupid? Hitler probably gave it to me! "Fuck you, you fucking bastard!"
"Damn you Jerry. It's damned here too... … ."
The soldiers trembled when they discovered German-made weapons among the guerrillas they had killed during the battle. Those fucking Nazis are fucking here too. Is there anywhere these guys can't fall into?
The soldiers, who thought that the war was already over and that all they had left to do was go home, were suddenly sent to India and were dissatisfied with the reality of fighting guerrillas, but were devastated when they found out what the backing force was supporting the guerrillas in India. And I was scared.
"If this continues, won't we end up in a fight with the Jerrys again?"
"Hey bastard, do you want to say something stupid? "Don't you know that words become seeds?"
"Maybe the Jerrys are already here. Damn bastards... … ."
British refugees who came to Canada dreamed of one day defeating the Germans who occupied their country and reclaiming Britain, but they never dared to fight Germany again.
Especially for young people who grew up in satellite countries other than the UK, it was like work in another country.
Even though we are neighbors and brothers fighting together under the Union Jack, why do we have to go through this trouble when the war has long since ended?
***
Just as a sick patient receives fluid, German gifts to support Indian guerrillas were steadily flowing into India through Iran and Afghanistan.
"Isn't this an American tank?"
The German army officer grinned at the Free Indian Legion lieutenant's question.
"Yes, that's right. Did you manage to find out?"
The Indian managed to identify the tank covered with a tarpaulin. The lieutenant answered.
"Because I was once in the Indian Imperial Army."
According to Hitler's decision, Germany sent captured American and British tanks to the Indian guerrillas.
It was judged that since many of the guerrillas had served in the British army, they would be more familiar with American and British tanks than German tanks and that this could cause confusion to the enemy.
Various guns captured during the five-year war, including British, French, Soviet, American, Italian, etc., were not compatible with German ammunition, making long-term use impossible.
Therefore, Germany generously handed over looted items to the Indians, except for those that were set aside for display to commemorate the great victory.
Of course, Indian guerrillas never rode tanks and engaged in large-scale tank battles like the German and Soviet armies did on the Eastern Front with the Commonwealth forces.
However, the guerrillas, who were thought to have only rifles, machine guns, and anti-tank guns, were able to shock and frighten the Commonwealth troops by showing up with tanks and attacking them.
"Fuck you! "It's a tank!"
"A tank for guerrillas!"
Tanks mainly appeared only when the enemy force consisted entirely of infantry.
With the unexpected appearance of a tank, the panicked soldiers were busy running away, ignoring the officers' instructions to fight back.
"Don't run away! "If you run away, you'll die-"
-Quaaang!
The Sherman's 75mm main gun burst into flames and exploded the body of an officer who was screaming at the fleeing soldiers.
And the two machine guns mounted on the tank moved, transforming the oppressors who had not yet escaped into a beehive.
Look at the snail running away. The Indian guerrillas laughed vigorously as they saw their enemies running away, saying, 'Gulp, save me.'
Until now, they were the ones who had to retreat when the enemy showed up with tanks. But now their position has changed.
And in Germany, Indians were trained by Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS instructors.
After receiving German education, they were expected to take on at least the rank of platoon leader or higher upon their return to India.
The talented people who would liberate their country against the oppressors and become officers in the liberated country and lead the new Indian Army listened to what the instructors were saying with sparkling eyes.
And I rolled hard on the ground.
"Asseis! "Today, we start off with 50 easy laps of the parade ground!"
"evil!!"
"Your voice is small!"
"Baby, fever!"
As expected from an elite military unit, the training process was harsh, and the instructors did not show any mercy. But the Indians did not complain.
Because the blood shed today will become the foundation for tomorrow's independence.