Through a small-scale war, Germany successfully forced Spain to humbly agree to Germany's conditions. Not only did they cede the Gibraltar they had just recovered to Germany, but they also ceded Balearic Islands that originally belonged to them to Germany. In addition, they have to pay Germany as much as one billion Mark in war reparations. This is undoubtedly a heavy burden for Kingdom of Spain.
Of course, this result is undoubtedly much better than being really destroyed by Germany. With the combat power of the Germany* army, a group army can destroy Kingdom of Spain.
Germany successfully controlled Gibraltar, and also completed the territory expansion on the Mediterranean Sea. Although Balearic Islands is only a few thousand square kilometers. However, once Germany begins to deploy military forces on the islands, this will not be a good thing for the countries along the Mediterranean Sea coast. Especially Austro-Hungarian Empire, known as the world's second most powerful military power. That's right, after the end of World War, Austro-Hungarian Empire, who was the second most powerful country in Allied Powers, has already called itself the second most powerful country in the world. Of course, this is just what they call themselves. Not many people recognize their identity. The self-proclaimed Austro-Hungarian Empire is just for their own entertainment.
As the most powerful country along the Mediterranean Sea coast, Austro-Hungarian Empire undoubtedly has great interests in the Mediterranean Sea. Especially when they almost swallowed Balkan Peninsula in one gulp, the coastline was greatly extended, and Adriatic Sea was no longer trapped as before. This makes Austro-Hungarian Empire eager to achieve a breakthrough on the Mediterranean Sea.
But now, Germany controls Gibraltar, which is equivalent to controlling the exit of the Mediterranean Sea. Once Gibraltar Fortress is rearmed by German military, if other countries want to pass through, they will have to be under the surveillance of the German military fortress. You don't need to think about it to know how powerful the German military artillery is, to what extent the Gibraltar Fortress will be armed. Once Austro-Hungarian Empire and Germany turn against each other, their fleet will not be able to get out Mediterranean Sea at all.
In another section of the Mediterranean Sea, German military is also in action.
On January 8, 1916, Germany 3rd Marine Division successfully landed on Alexandria with the assistance of Mediterranean Fleet. Subsequently, the main force of German 8th Army Corps began to land.
Although the British troops stationed at Egypt put up tenacious resistance, they still could not withstand German military's crazy attack. Easily defeated by German military.
After all, when British mainland had fallen, British government had already fled to Canada. In order to consolidate the defense of Canada and avoid being attacked by German offensive. Britain has begun to mobilize troops from various colonies to return to Canada. In order to avoid being intercepted by German Navy, which had an absolute advantage on Atlantic Ocean, the troops of the Africa colony withdrew to India and Australia, and then crossed Pacific Ocean to Canada with the help of United States. This made the British army's power in the Africa colony weaker and weaker.
On January 12, German 8th Army Corps assembled 1 Armored Division and four Infantry Division to attack Cairo. Although there are still more than 20,000 British troops defending here, and there are more than 200,000 colonial troops at Egypt. However, even Britain people are no match for German military, can they still expect Egyptian army to help them withstand the attack of Germany people? That is obviously impossible.
When German military troops came to Cairo city, Egypt Sultan Hussein Kamil immediately sent someone to secretly contact German military. Even though Egypt is just a small, poor country with a population of just over six million, most of which are in the desert. However, Hussein Kamil, the Egypt Sultan, is not a fool. He knows very well that the Britain ship has sunk. If he does not jump off the ship and escape, he and his country will most likely be destroyed along with the Britain people. He wouldn't do such a thing. Although, in 1914, Egypt became Protectorate of Britain. But that was entirely because Hussein Kamil, who had just usurped the throne, was eager to stabilize his domestic rule, so he had to rely on the power of Britain people.
Hussein Kamil was a usurper who overthrew his nephew Abbas II and became sultan. Without the help of Britain people, it would be impossible for him to rule stably.
General German 8th Army Corps Commander Ludendorff immediately reported this situation to the country. Oscar approved him to negotiate with Hussein Kamil.
Egypt is too far away from Germany. If Germany wants to directly dominate Egypt, it is obviously unrealistic. Besides, except for a canal, the current Egypt has nothing worthy of being valued by the Oscar. Although, Egypt is rich in oil resources. But now, is Germany still short of oil? The oil extracted from Libya is enough for Germany to consume. What's more, after 8th Army Corps takes over Egypt, it will cross the canal and push eastward. Next, the entire Middle East will be taken down soon. Most of the world's oil is concentrated there. After taking down Middle East, is Germany still short of oil? Therefore, if the oil in Egypt is not used, it should continue to be buried in the sand.
Hussein Kamil is well aware of the power of Germany, and also knows that the weak Egypt has almost no capital to negotiate terms with Germany. Therefore, Hussein Kamil's special envoy informed Germany that as long as Germany can ensure Hussein Kamil's status and ensure his rule in Egypt, Egypt is willing to become Protectorate of Germany.
Regarding Hussein Kamil's small request, Ludendorff agreed to it after asking Oscar for instructions. At the same time, Germany proposed to reorganize Egypt's army and help Egypt establish a modern army. Preliminary estimates will help Egypt build five Infantry Division armies. Officers above the regiment level need to go to German Army University to study. Officers below the regiment level and above the platoon level need to receive training in the training camp opened by Germany and Egypt before they can serve as officers. In addition, Egypt's police system must also accept the guidance of Germany.
There is no doubt that if Egypt agrees to these conditions, then they will be almost the same as Germany's colony. The military and police are both under the control of Germany. At the same time, internal affairs must also accept the guidance of Germany. This makes Egypt Sultan Hussein Kamil almost reduced to a puppet. However, Hussein Kamil is already very satisfied with being able to maintain his status as Sudan. Then there is the puppet, that is also the Sultan of Egypt! Moreover, as long as he has a good relationship with Germany, his descendants can always be sultans, which is already a very cost-effective thing.