Re: Blood and Iron

Chapter 382: A Grim Realization

Chapter 382: A Grim Realization

The Aftermath of the Great War was far-reaching, global even. Bruno had changed destiny in ways that were now reversible. No matter how hard the three sisters of fate might try to steer the boat back to proper course, it was impossible to do so now.

With all that had been done, more changes appeared, the natural course of the change in events and what followed. Germany had asked for the colonies that the British and French Empires possessed in Africa which aligned with their concept of "Mittelafrika."

At first, the world thought that the German Reich had done so to exploit them for their natural resources the same as Britain and France had done. Only for the Kaiser to come out within a shocking declaration a few months after the war was concluded.

"It is my intention to begin a complete and total process of decolonization. The fact remains that the German Reich and its people only engaged in this costly endeavor as a means to combat the hostile influences of the British and French Empires.

But… mistakes have been made, and rogue colonial officials have abused their position to enact disproportionate vengeance on native populations that go well and beyond seeking justice for the innocent German citizens who were slain by mindless native violence.

The fact of the matter is, the cost in maintaining control over the colonies, and the risks it has posed to the safety and security of the German Reich are far greater than whatever tangible benefits we have gained as an act of necessity in the face of past allied aggression.

Now that we have gained control over vast new territories in Africa we intend to begin a period of safe and sustainable position to local and autonomous rule followed by full scale independence in way that works with everyone's best interests in mind.

This, of course, includes all colonial possessions currently within the control of the German Reich. After all, the need for an empire abroad is antiquated thinking, as we have established a powerful and prosperous empire here in the heart of Europe!"