Field Marshal Falkenhayn, Minister of War and Chief of Staff, was somewhat displeased by the expansion of the Marine Corps. There would always be some friction between branches of the armed forces. Even after its expansion, however, the Marine Corps would still be nowhere near comparable to the Army. After all, the Army now had twelve corps.
Yet although Field Marshal Falkenhayn remained wary of the Marine Corps' expansion, he had to admit that its performance in landing operations had indeed been outstanding. If not for the Marine Corps, the German Army would have paid a heavy price in the battles during the landing in Britain.
However, Falkenhayn had also made up his mind that the Marine Corps could only be expanded to ten divisions. If it wanted to expand its forces any further, he would refuse no matter what.
"Gentlemen, this war has ended. The Empire has also become the world's hegemon as it wished. To commend the officers and soldiers for their brave fighting, and to display the Empire's formidable military strength, I have decided to hold a grand military parade in Berlin. Let the entire world see Germany's mighty armed forces and make them fear the German Empire! Let the people of the German Empire see with their own eyes just how powerful their Empire is!" Oscar said.
"A military parade?" The Military and Political Ministers looked at one another. They all knew what a military parade was, but if it were held according to Oscar's requirements, its scale would be far too enormous. Likewise, it would be no small expense.
Imperial Prime Minister Bülow opened his mouth, intending to dissuade him. But seeing Oscar's excited expression, he could only swallow the words that had reached his lips.
Since the Empire had won the war, it was