Chapter 113: Austria

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The Austrian government finally understood its situation in July 1933. In order to allow Germany to "go east", the British and Western European powers finally abandoned them. The French struggled to survive the economic crisis and the bottomless hole of the Maginot line of defense. For the time being, they could not take care of them far away. The Soviets secretly frowned at Germany from the beginning, selling Austria and Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland to the Germans. The only Italian who opposed the German annexation of Austria changed his mind after Mussolini's visit to Berlin, and even began to support the German plan. After the Americans discussed it in Congress, the conservatives overwhelmed the tougher President Roosevelt and chose to support the "peaceful" rise of the Germans.
The desperate Austrian government had to play a public opinion card that they thought was the most sensible, hoping to rely on the will of the people of the country to prevent themselves from being annexed by the powerful Germany. The decision-making Austrian government announced that it would implement a referendum in September 1933 and let the people choose to join Germany or continue to maintain independence.
However, they were forced by the pressure of the international situation and the aggressiveness of German diplomats. They signed a compromise transition treaty with the German government. This German-Austrian agreement stipulates that "the Austrian government must recognize itself as a Germanic country. Act in principle. "
Austria hopes that such an agreement can be used to ease relations between the two countries, postpone the timetable for Germany ’s annexation of Austria, and delay the observation. When the international situation changes and the Western European powers come out of the economic crisis, they can naturally stand up to stop the Germans' expansion ambitions.
Unfortunately, Akado did not intend to give the Austrian government such an opportunity. After receiving the promises of several major countries, he started to deploy and annex Austria.
On a clear morning on August 25, 1933, the officers and several soldiers on duty at the Austrian border checkpoint saw a large army coming from Germany.
One military truck after another on the road, there are a large number of horses and cavalry on both sides of the road. You can even vaguely see tanks and armored vehicles behind the truck troops.
An open-top Mercedes-Benz military car staggered and stopped only a few tens of centimeters from the border between the two countries. The door was opened, and a major officer of the National Defense Army stepped off the car, took off his gloves and carried two submachine guns. The guard went to the door of the Austrian checkpoint.
"Good morning! I am Major Huffman of the Independent Armored Instruction Camp of the 25th Armored Division of the Wehrmacht. I was instructed to control this and advance towards Vienna." The major said as he walked into the checkpoint, found a chair and sat down: "Don't do unnecessary resistance, it will only make more German compatriots bleed."
"Major, I did not receive an order to allow you to enter!" The Austrian officer frowned and said, "You are an invasion."
"This morning, Vienna was besieged by the elements and formally submitted an application for protection to the German government." Major Hoffman said casually: "There is no longer a country like Austria, only Germany's Eastern Province."
"I'm sorry! I haven't heard about this! If you insist on entering Austria, we will fight back!" The Austrian officer said while touching the pistol in his waist.
The two German guards had aimed the submachine gun at him, but Major Hoffman seemed to disagree, and he waved his hand: "Do n’t be so nervous, I got up a little earlier today, and after a few minutes, you will Received the order to release. So you still have to wait to make a decision, so as not to take your own life. "
He said while pointing at the troops with no less than 300 people outside, and the tanks behind these people: "Look, if we attack directly, you do n’t have any chance to fight back. We did n’t fire directly, we wanted to protect the same German. My fellow countrymen, is this sincerity enough to explain the problem? "
The Austrian officer nodded and moved his hand away from the pistol. He took a chair and sat next to the telephone, tapping his finger on the desk while looking at Major Hoffman. It must be said that the uniform of the German Armored Force is really handsome!
"Bell, bell, bell." Unsurprisingly, it didn't take long for the phone to ring, and the Austrian officer grabbed the receiver: "This is the border checkpoint! We have a German team on this side who wants to pass. what happened?"
"Release! They are not enemies!" The phone was silent for a few seconds, with a helpless and unwilling tone in his tone, and said slowly: "Now Vienna is messed up, and many conflicting orders are issued everywhere."
"God, what's going on?" The Austrian officer's hand holding the handset was a little trembling.
"The government has just ordered that in order to prevent the German people from bleeding more blood, the German armed forces are allowed to enter Austria, but he reiterated that the September referendum will not be cancelled." phone.
Listening to the busy tone on the phone, the Austrian officer did not turn around, but took out his pistol, photographed next to the phone in front of everyone's eyes, and made a "dong".
"Let's put down the weapons! Let them be here!" After that, the Austrian officer went out. Behind him, several Austrian soldiers also handed over their guns and ammunition. Border checkpoint.
Major Hoffman raised his mouth and gave orders to the adjutant who came in: "Bring your people and move east. Control all the facilities, factories, and barracks you encounter! Take over the command of these places. Go! "
The adjutant nodded, took several soldiers out of the checkpoint, the cars on the road started to start, and brought a burst of dust, the cavalrymen drove forward, the whole border checkpoint was again lively, tanks and armored vehicles one by one The car crossed the original border and drove towards Austria.
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"Sign it." A German diplomat pressed the document in front of the Austrian leader Schönig, with a proud expression: "Trust me! You have no other better choice! The world has admitted Austria belongs to Germany! No one will fight against Austria and Germany! "
"I won't sign any documents without a referendum! I can't go against my conscience!" Schönig shook his head and said.
Then the German diplomat snorted: "Are you not crying without seeing the coffin? Prime Minister Akado has ordered that the referendum in Austria will be held early tomorrow, and all German people have the right to vote on Austrian ownership."
Shuschnig froze, and then his face became terrible: "You guys are cheating! Why are you German? This referendum should be the decision of the Austrian people! You are blackmail!"
"Prime Minister Akado believes that since it is the future of the German people, it is up to the German people! Austria cannot be independent of Germany! We believe this is the wish of all German people! It is also the wish of the Germans! "
The diplomat handed the pen to Shuschnig: "As for you! Give up your power, and then go to the country to find a house for the rest of your life, it is already the best choice!"
"I said! I will not sign even if I die! Even if I am the only Austrian who is willing to sacrifice blood for independence and freedom! It also proves that there are Austrians who have fought for truth!" Schönig said angrily.
"Noble! Great!" The diplomat laughed: "But stupid."
A German officer entered the house and reported the situation outside to the German diplomat: "Sir! Vienna is already under our control. The 25th Division has controlled all important areas, and the Austrian forces have all been disarmed. "
"No, Mr. Lieutenant Colonel." The diplomat pointed to the Austrian leader Shuschnig, who was seated: "The Germans have returned to the embrace of the motherland! But there is also an 'Austrian' who refuses to surrender. ! "
The lieutenant colonel raised his mouth and drew a pistol and pointed it at Schusnig's head.
"Wait!" Shuschnig's face was pale.
"Boo! ..." The gunshots sounded. The LDF lieutenant colonel shrugged helplessly: "I'm sorry, you said it was late."
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For the actual leader of Germany, Akado Rudolph, September 15, 1933, was a day of unprecedented glory. The German leader has always used the strong German state as his slogan and goal, and today, when he came to Vienna with his army to announce the "merger of Germany and Austria", he really did everything he said.
He was warmly welcomed by thousands of people. Akado came to the capital of Austria from Linz, where his interim headquarters was located. 40 tanks opened in front, and the police car full of officers served as guards. On the way, he was welcomed by the believers of the Great German Party from all over Austria.
For most of the road, Akado stood in a convertible car, dressed in a black SS officer uniform, and waved hysterically to fanatical supporters. Many of his supporters waved German flags. Some members of the Great German Party sewed the German flag on the Austrian flag.
"What we feel at this moment," Akado waved while proclaiming on the streets of Vienna: "It is also the common feeling of all other Germans! No matter what happens, the unified Germany we declare today will never again Being split by anyone will never be in a split state. "
the next day. Akado and the Austrian military signed a decree in which he personally served as acting commander-in-chief of the Austrian army as German Chancellor. All Austrian soldiers must swear allegiance to the chairman of the Great German Party, a country that leads over 70 million Germans leader.