After the previous World War ended, the German Empire had already become the most powerful nation in the world. Although several countries could still pose a threat to the German Empire, its Hegemonic Status had been firmly established.
Through this war, the German Empire had knocked down one powerful nation after another. Under such circumstances, no one could possibly challenge the German Empire's Hegemonic Status.
Although the Island Nation was also one of the great powers of the age, compared with the German Empire, it was simply not in the same league. This was especially true now that the German Empire was on the verge of winning the final victory in this war. How could the German Empire possibly agree to peace negotiations just because it had been threatened by the Island Nation? That was simply the dream of a fool.
When Matsumoto Taro's Telegram was sent back to the Island Nation's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Shigenori Tōgō's expression darkened after reading it.
It seems a great war is unavoidable. Can we withstand the Germans' attack? Shigenori Tōgō could not help thinking.
Although Shigenori Tōgō knew perfectly well that the Island Nation was now at its most powerful point in history, its enemy was equally formidable! He did not believe they stood any chance of victory against a powerful Germany. Yet for the Island Nation's interests, they had no choice but to fight this battle!
We had thought that our resolve to perish together with the entire nation could frighten the Germans. But it seems the Germans simply will not swallow that bait! Then there is no other way. We can only fight the Germans to the bitter end. Perhaps enormous casualties can frighten them. Otherwise, the Empire truly will be finished. Shigenori Tōgō thought to himself.
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