齊默曼電報(又譯齊默爾曼字條、森馬門電報,英語: Zimmermann Telegram,德語: Zimmermann-Depesche)是一份由德意志帝國外交秘書阿瑟·齊默爾曼於1917年1月16號向德國駐墨西哥大使en:Heinrich von Eckardt發出的加密電報。電報內容建議與墨西哥結成對抗美國的軍事聯盟,但被英國40號辦公室情報機關截獲。
基本介紹
中文名:齊默曼電報
外文名:Zimmermann Telegram
別名:齊默爾曼字條、森馬門電報
內容:建議與墨西哥結成軍事聯盟
電報內容,英語原文,中文翻譯,截獲電報,促使美國參戰,墨西哥回應,
電報內容
英語原文
On the first of February, we intend to begin unrestricted submarine warfare. In spite of this, it is our intention to endeavour to keep the United States of America neutral.
In the event of this not succeeding, we propose an alliance on the following basis with Mexico: That we shall make war together and make peace together. We shall give generous financial support, and an understanding on our part that Mexico is to reconquer the lost territory in New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. The details of settlement are left to you.地圖中深綠色部分是1917年時墨西哥的領土
You are instructed to inform the President [of Mexico] of the above in the greatest confidence as soon as it is certain that there will be an outbreak of war with the United States and suggest that the President, on his own initiative, invite Japan to immediate adherence with this plan; at the same time, offer to mediate between Japan and ourselves.
Please call to the attention of the President that the ruthless employment of our submarines now offers the prospect of compelling England to make peace in a few months.