Chapter 1504 Iceland Is Liberated

So far, there has been no scandal that the Germans abused prisoners of war. Although the Germans drove all the prisoners into the mines to mine and perform heavy manual labor, at least their lives were guaranteed, and the Germans did not do anything.

In this case, surrender seems to be the best solution.

"No, we can't surrender, we can't set this bad precedent." At this moment, Major General Sledge suddenly shouted loudly: "We also have the Prime Minister of Iceland, the head of their police force, we will push them out, Tell the people outside, if they don't spread out, we'll kill them!"

"No, Sledge, this will cause a terrible chain reaction." Lieutenant General Alexander shouted: "I order you as a lieutenant general, as the supreme commander in Iceland, you can't do that!"

In the United States, senior military commanders must have certain political savvy. Take the most basic aircraft carrier captain as an example. When he goes out, he represents the United States, so he needs to have political considerations.

And now as a garrison commander stationed in a country, it is even more necessary.

When they brought Herman and Anades to the headquarters and forced them to speak to the nation, they had already taken a great risk, and they also failed.

If they pushed the two of them out as hostages, what would it be? The United States can no longer occupy the moral heights. How should the US troops stationed in other countries deal with the relationship with the local? It will even be shown off by the German propaganda department as a strong evidence for attacking one's own side.

Don't do that, it will make the United States more isolated, and more countries will be inclined to Germany! For the United States, this is the worst-case scenario.

Therefore, he does not hesitate to use his identity to suppress this general under his command, and he must not make such a terrible mistake.

Hearing Alexander's words, Sledge suddenly sat down on the chair feebly. This battle was too useless, right?

Although from the very beginning, the two of them could guess the final outcome, but they still had hope that even if they failed in the end, they would lose vigorously and let the world see the fighting will of the American army.

And now, it's become a complete joke, yes, it's a joke! They simply surrendered.

This change in the situation, even Germany did not expect that the Americans would surrender directly? Will there be fraud?

What are you afraid of? Just let the American soldiers come out of the barracks empty-handed, right? What will they do when they are escorted to the cargo ship?

"Please treat us according to the Geneva Agreement." This was Lieutenant General Alexander's last request, and the German commander on the opposite side agreed immediately.

On the Soviet-German battlefield, you can do whatever you want with prisoners of war, because the Soviet Union did not sign the Geneva Accords. As for American prisoners of war, it is natural to give corresponding prisoners of war treatment.

This is also propaganda. If you win, you will fight. If you fail to win, you will surrender. Germany will not treat you badly.

When Herman came out, he was warmly welcomed by the Icelanders. For Icelanders, Herman was an Icelandic hero who remained resourceful and brave after being controlled by the American army, taking advantage of the opportunity of the broadcast. Cleverly called on the people of Iceland, and finally out of danger.

Herman stood on the high platform, delivered an enthusiastic speech, and then returned to the Prime Minister's Office. For him, there were more important things to do.

The Americans surrendered, but the Germans came again, so how should Iceland adjust its relations with the Germans?

This is the question before Hermann, especially when the Germans came in and shouted so many slogans, can it be realized?

Fortunately, he didn't hesitate for a long time, just when the sky just dawned, German Foreign Minister Ribbentrop took a special plane to Reykjavik.

Facing the arrival of Ribbentrop, Hermann expressed a warm welcome, just like welcoming the head of state. After the two sides sat down, the conversation began.

Herman, Anades and the others all had dark circles under their eyes, covered with bloodshot eyes, and they had not closed their eyes for 24 consecutive hours.

But now, the two of them forcibly cheered up and looked at Ribbentrop.

"First of all, we express our warm welcome and condolences to your liberation." Ribbentrop said: "First Britain, then the United States, forcibly stationed troops in Iceland, which is illegal, congratulations. you guys."

liberated? This is not necessarily the case. The Americans are gone and the Germans are here.

"Then, let's talk constructively about how to completely improve Iceland's economic level." Ribbentrop said: "As long as you agree, we can start construction immediately, building Reykjavik and Keflavik. The international airport. It is expected to bring more than 2,000 jobs.”

For a country with a total population of only 100,000 people, the employment of 2,000 people means that there will be 10,000 families with stable income.

Germans do what they say.

The current airport is too small, it is still soil, and it cannot meet the needs at all. It must be a large hardened airport. It is an international airport in peacetime, and bombers can take off and land in wartime. If the German fleet takes off from Iceland to bomb the United States, it will be enough. Enough to save half the fuel.

Even if Germany doesn't care about fuel consumption, at least the voyage is shorter and the response is faster.

"But, I'm afraid the Americans will bomb!" Anades said.

They all know what's going on in the construction of the airport. I'm afraid it will still serve the Germans. As long as the ownership belongs to Iceland, and at the same time, it will bring employment to Iceland, it will still be good for them. Who can stand it?

"We can keep Iceland safe," Ribbentrop said. "If the Americans dare to come, let them come and go."

Germany is domineering and has domineering capital. Just because Ribbentrop said so, it means that the Germans are going to garrison! Although I knew that the Germans were definitely going to garrison troops, they were reluctant after all.

"At the same time, we will also help Iceland to build an aquatic product processing plant. There are abundant fishery resources around Iceland, but Iceland does not have a very good processing plant. The fished aquatic products are processed in the processing plant and exported to the world. What do you think?" Ribbentrop finished speaking, looked at the two, and continued to say his most important words: "At the same time, we will formulate rules in Europe to divide the fishing range."