Holy Roman Empire

Chapter 1147: Chapter 161: Let Indians Defend India

Starting a war is always easy; ending it is difficult. This time was no exception. As the disadvantaged party, if Britannia wanted to withdraw from this war, she would inevitably have to pay a price.

The continuous bombing indeed lowered the morale of the British populace, but even lowered expectations couldn’t justify sacrificing their homeland.

Not to mention allowing Ireland, Scotland, and Wales independence— the British Government didn’t even want to relinquish control over India.

Despite their reluctance, politicians have always been unprincipled, and compromise was possible when necessary.

At the moment, the situation in India was disintegrating. Faced with the onslaught of millions from the Allied Forces, falling was merely a matter of time.

If it couldn’t be preserved, then compromise was possible. Of course, this was just a possibility; the prideful John Bull would not bow his head until the very last moment.

To force the British to surrender more quickly, on October 17, 1905, Franz ordered the combined fleet to head east into the Indian Ocean and fully launch the “Grand Battle of India.”

London

Minister of India Hill: “Since August this year, the enemy has launched fierce attacks on India from both the east and the northwest; the situation is extremely precarious.

In the northwest, the enemy has already occupied Islamabad, and much of Pakistan has fallen; on the eastern front, they have occupied Burma and are now marching toward the Bay of Bengal.

The colonial government has tried everything, even going so far as to promise the Indians independence after the war to gain local support.

However, facing the enemy’s fierce attacks, we still seem powerless. What’s more, the enemy’s navy has now moved east, and it won’t be long before they open a third front from the sea.