I Will Stage A Coup D’état - Chapter 55



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EP.55 Under the water (2)

Unfortunately for the Nazis, pro-Nazi groups in the United States collapsed before the SD could take action.

Despite having a huge German-American population, there was a reason why they fell apart so easily.

The power of the transcript released by the FBI was decisive.

“What? You’re going to stage a coup in the free, democratic United States of America?”

“We should stand in solidarity with Germany and start cleansing the United States of Jews as well?”

Because the stories were so absurd, people had a hard time believing them at first.

But the transcripts gained strength as refugees fleeing Nazi Germany spoke out.

“I told you, Nazis are such jerks!”

As the recorded voice SP was released, public opinion in the United States shifted sharply toward disbanding pro-Nazi groups.

“Those traitors! Hang them!”

Although the United States is often ridiculed as a mishmash nation, it is a country that is second to none in terms of patriotism.

“Let’s run away!”

Leading members of the pro-Nazi group quickly fled by ship across the Atlantic to Germany.

With the Nazis, who had been vocally isolationist at least, quieting down, Roosevelt found it much easier to maneuver.

“Director, start the next plan.”

The FBI’s next target was the isolationists.

As the noose around the U.S. government tightened, even the isolationists in the Republican Party had no choice but to lower their voices.

“Who knew that the Nazis would even think of treason?”

Several members of Congress who had been aligning with the Nazis on policy grounds and preventing participation in the war quickly changed their stance and reached a compromise with the FBI.

“Now, the isolationist stance of Congress will no longer be the norm.”

Hoover proudly reported his accomplishments to the President.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

Roosevelt intended to pass the Lend-Lease Act within two months at the earliest.

‘It’s not like we’re going to shed blood anyway.’

If we could defeat the Nazis by providing them with some supplies, it would be a profitable business.

Roosevelt subtly conveyed this policy tone to the British ambassador to the United States, the Marquess of Lothian.

When British Prime Minister Halifax heard of the U.S. government’s intentions, he was troubled.

To his dismay, there were many voices within the country wary of being dragged into the war.

“Is it worth listening to the arguments of a man who put hundreds of thousands of people into hell just to steal a few battleships?”

Of course, there were many voices that said Hitler’s victory should not be tolerated.

“I don’t want to shout “Heil Hitler” for the German Führer!”

Halifax had to decide what to do in this complex public opinion.

After consulting with Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, he decided to muster up some courage.

‘If the US intervenes, wouldn’t we be able to lend a helping hand?’

In any case, all prisoners were repatriated after paying a certain amount of compensation.

There was absolutely no problem with standing up to the Nazis.

Halifax gave a hint to the American ambassador, John Gilbert Winant.

“The British Government has no intention of fighting Germany head-on. But it has no intention of allowing the Germans to monopolize the European continent.”

Halifax, who chose to compromise with Germany, also fundamentally distrusted the Nazis.

Even after the peace treaty, it was clear that Berlin was an untrustworthy partner, as evidenced by Germany’s failure to fulfill its promise to withdraw from the occupied territories.

If Germany does not keep her promises, why should Britain faithfully adhere to the peace treaty?

The American ambassador, having confirmed Halifax’s intentions, thought this was a natural conclusion.

‘So, Britain is finally thinking about intervening.’

If even the United States feels threatened by its security across the Atlantic, how much more so must Britain, which relies on a 40km-wide ditch for its security.

Regardless of Halifax’s inclination, England were once again destined to bet against Germany.

As the pace of the British and American governments quickened, Germany’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SD) also got busy.

“No, how did you manage it so that the groups all disappeared?”

“That sounds like a U.S. government operation.”

“How did those idiots manage people, that they even let out things that shouldn’t have been said!”

With pro-Nazi groups in the US all but gone, the SD was forced to fight without even a fraction of its planned operations being attempted.

SD used the still-living American-German Bund consortium to funnel money to isolationists like Senator Gerald Prentice Nye.

“Thank you all for your support during these difficult times.”

“No, Senator. It’s about helping you defend this country from war-mongering interventionists, so how much does it cost?”

SD Director Heinz Jost scraped the funds plundered from the Jews to the bottom.

With that money, he supported and encouraged the activities of intellectuals who supported isolationism, including writers, scholars, journalists, and politicians.

Their goal was to somehow prevent Roosevelt’s immediate intervention.

‘If only those damned rice bugs had helped us.’

SD agents hurled abuse, saying things would have been easier if only the embassy had supported them.

The embassy had something to say, too.

Other than that, the position of German ambassador to the United States was currently vacant.

So, Hans Thomsen, the acting ambassador, was carrying out his duties, but because his status was not right, there were many obstacles to diplomatic activities.

That doesn’t mean the embassy did nothing.

They, too, tried to block American interventionism by drawing a line in American politics.

He also participated in a campaign promoting isolationism and went to the Republican National Convention.

The problem was that the two were not cooperating at all.

Of course, the embassy had its reasons.

“Does it make sense for a traditional bureaucracy like our Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be tackling a bunch of scoundrels who don’t even know where they came from?”

The two organizations, although running toward the same goal, failed to join forces.

It was the bureaucracy and organizational egoism that was common in Nazi Germany.

As a result, Germany ended up having to wage a more unfavorable public opinion war than initially expected.

“Your Excellency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not cooperating with our work at all. We are even conducting our work separately, so the costs are doubling.”

Heydrich was furious when he heard about the situation.

Seriously, this country, Germany, was an inefficient and crippled country.

I thought I wanted to tear everything down.

‘Is this how Lee Seong-jun felt?’

Heydrich first felt a kinship with Lee Seong-jun, who had staged a coup during the war.

However, that does not mean that Heydrich thought about revolution like Lee Seong-jun.

To begin with, Heydrich did not have an army capable of starting a ‘revolution’.

In Korea’s terms, it’s like having only the Security Command, so what can you do with that?

“There is no clear way.”

“yes?”

“Just block it as far as you can.”

Heydrich had no choice but to fight on the premise that he would be defeated in an underwater war.

If it was a fight I was going to lose, I had to drag it out.

As the Germans began to contemplate defeat in the underwater battle and were ready to move into a protracted war, Soviet intelligence was celebrating its victory.

“Hahaha. Things are going well, so this is how it works.”

The head of the Soviet General Intelligence Directorate, Filipp Golikov, could not hide his delight at the unexpected turn of events in the United States.

The Soviet Union didn’t lift a finger, and the Nazis in America were annihilated.

So I couldn’t help but laugh.

Now that the conditions are right, it will be much easier for Roosevelt to move.

Then I need to give it some strength.

Golikov sent a telegram to the Soviet embassy in the United States.

“Give orders to the American Communist Party to fully cooperate with Roosevelt’s policies.”

Roosevelt’s confirmed inclinations to date are anti-Germany and pro-Soviet.

In that case, it would have been right for this side to also move cooperatively.

Of course, I didn’t just trust Roosevelt.

Within easy reach of Roosevelt was Alger Hiss, the assistant secretary of state who was under Soviet command.

Alger Hiss periodically sent intelligence to the Soviet Union, which gave Golikov insight into the inner workings of the U.S. government.

“Your Majesty, a message has arrived from London.”

“Give it to me.”

Golikov also had his sights set on England.

As in the United States, there were Soviet spies hidden in key positions in the British government.

The Reds were like Schrödinger’s cat, everywhere and nowhere.

“Hmm. Britain is also considering limited intervention. I’m sure Comrade Secretary-General will be pleased.”

Golikov quickly began writing his report.

Soon, the completed report was neatly folded and placed on Stalin’s desk.

The secretary, who was mechanically processing the papers, looked at the document submitted by Golikov.

“The United States and Britain are considering intervention.”

As I thought about that, I suddenly remembered the conversation I had with Lee Seong-jun.

‘The post-war order would become an arena for ideological competition.’

Could it be that Lee Seong-jun had been seeing the picture of Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union joining forces to destroy Germany since then?

Stalin once again gave high praise to Lee Seong-jun.

The opponent was no ordinary military dictator.

He was a strategist who envisioned the future and drew up blueprints for it.

‘Compared to Lee Seong-jun, Hitler was nothing more than a third-rate gambler.’

Hitler was not worthy of praise, as he provoked a crisis by starting a war that was not really necessary.

Although the process of seizing power was admirable, Hitler was disqualified for leading the country into an unstoppable gamble.

It was truly regrettable.

If Hitler had only known a little about the great powers, the Federation and Germany would have joined hands to form an invincible alliance.

I wonder what it would have been like if Lee Seong-jun had been the leader of Germany.

Stalin suddenly had such an idea.