Egypt Sultan Hussein Kamil's defection caused Britain's power in Egypt to be uprooted by Germany. During the battle when German military attacked Cairo, Egyptian army directly turned back and turned against Cairo's British army.
In the subsequent battle within Egypt, German military became a auxiliary force, and the main force became Egyptian army. In order to ensure his rule, Hussein Kamil knew that after taking refuge in Germany, the power of the Britain people must be eliminated. Otherwise, he would be waiting to be assassinated day and night!
Although, Egyptian army's combat effectiveness is terrible. However, main force of the British Army has been solved by German military. In addition, these Egypt people are adapted to the terrain here, which makes them perform pretty well in the next battle.
The main force of German 8th Army Corps turned east to attack Suez Canal. This canal is undoubtedly the most important to Germany among the entire Egypt. Compared with others, this important waterway communicating with East West is the top priority.
When Germany already controls Gibraltar, if Germany controls Suez Canal again. That is equivalent to blocking the beginning and end of the Mediterranean Sea. It can be said that the entire Mediterranean Sea is under the control of Germany. If Germany is willing, they can even cut off Dong West's trade at any time.
Of course, you can also bypass Cape of Good Hope from Africa. However, that would be very troublesome. Most ships now use Suez Canal.
The British army is in Suez Canal, and there are not many troops left. Facing German offensive, they simply couldn't resist. However, when the British troops retreated, they planted a large number of explosives on both sides of the canal. When they could no longer hold on and had to retreat, the Britain people detonated these explosives. The banks on both sides of the canal were bombed in many places. After German military took over this place, he had to send people to repair it.
Even so, the battle of Egypt also ended with the victory of German military. Although Britain people made a desperate struggle, it was of no great use at all. After all, Suez Canal is not like Panama Canal, which consists of ship locks and the like. If the locks and other major buildings are blown up like Panama Canal, it will take a long time for the canal to be reopened to navigation.
"Your Majesty, 8th Army Corps have completed the battle of Egypt. The entire battle only lasted half a month. General Ludendorff plans to let the troops rest for a week while waiting for logistical supplies, and then march towards Middle East!" Feng Field Marshal Falkenhayn reported.
Oscar nodded. This time German military's attack on Britain's colony cannot be completed in a short time. That takes a year or two. Oscar also knows that this cannot be rushed. What's more, when fighting in North Africa, although the enemy's strength is not strong, they need to fight against the harsh weather. The heat, drought and sand will be unbearable for German military soldiers who have not adapted there. The non-combat attrition caused by acclimatization is even greater than the losses in war. Under such circumstances, it is undoubtedly important to slow down the pace of the attack and ensure the combat effectiveness of the troops.
"The military and the government must cooperate with each other in Egypt to ensure that we control Egypt. At least, Egypt must become a dog we raise. They will bite whoever we ask them to bite!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Military and Political Ministers and Empire all replied.
"When the Your Majesty and Britain people were retreating, they used a large amount of explosives to blow up both sides of the Suez Canal. Now, the navigation of the canal has not been greatly affected. However, further repairs are needed." Prime Minister Bülow said.
"Let's set up a special canal management company to be responsible for the maintenance, management and toll collection of the canal. Tell Egypt Sudan to ensure the safety of the canal. In this case, we can give him 20% of the annual canal navigation fees." Oscar said.
Although Germany is powerful, it is too far away from the canal. If the Egypt people make some small moves in the canal, Germany really has nothing to do about it. Distributing a little profit to Egypt people can also allow them to devote themselves to canal affairs.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Prime Minister Bülow nodded. Of course he understood this.
"Your Majesty, we cannot completely let Egypt people be responsible for the defense of the canal. We must have our own armed forces. In this case, not only can we station a group of people in the canal zone, At the same time, it can also ensure our control over Egypt. If there is an unexpected change in Egypt, we can immediately send troops." Feng Falkenhayn suggested.
Oscar thought for a while, and then said, "Let's set up a canal security force! It has ten brigades, each of which is a battalion. The training and equipment are in accordance with the standards of the army. In this way, a force of more than 10,000 people can not only ensure our control of the canal, but also ensure our influence in Egypt. As for the funds for this force, it will be spent from the canal navigation fees!"
"Yes, Your Majesty." Feng Field Marshal Falkenhayn and Prime Minister Bülow both nodded.
"Your Majesty, we stationed military forces in the canal, which may cause dissatisfaction in other countries. After all, all countries in the world agreed to the demilitarization of the canal." Foreign Minister Wachth said.
"We do not have troops stationed there. They are just security forces, not armed forces!" Oscar is obviously playing a word game.
Wachth didn't say much, he was just giving Oscar a reminder. Since Oscar already knows, there is no need to say anything more. Wachth believes that Oscar can handle it well.
Perhaps, countries will protest because Germany stationed armed forces in Suez Canal, but are protests useful? They didn't dare to take any substantive action at all. Therefore, Germany has no need to pay attention to the protests of other countries. As a world hegemon, Germany is a bit arrogant and unreasonable, and other countries have no way of doing anything to Germany.
"Now that Gibraltar and Suez Canal are under our control, the entire Mediterranean Sea is like a Neihu under our control!" First Sea Lord Reinhard? Admiral Scheer said with some excitement.
After all, the territories on the north shore of the Mediterranean Sea belong to various countries. However, almost all of the land on the south bank of the Mediterranean Sea has become a colony of Germany. Mediterranean Sea really became the Neihu of Germany.