Although Spain did not participate in the World War, Marshal David Sánchez has been a soldier all his life and is very familiar with the combat effectiveness of the southern African army.
The crux of the problem is that Marshal David Sanchez is a veteran soldier from the imperial era and is not trusted by the republican government, so the only voice of reason within the republican government has been ignored.
On June 9, Spain once again tore up the agreement and stopped purchasing weapons and equipment from southern Africa.
The news spread back to southern Africa, and pilots and tank crews who were training in southern Africa were in an uproar.
Nyasaland Military Industry is preparing to deliver the first batch of 50 "Crown Eagles" to the Spanish Republican Government.
Twenty "Puss" tanks have even been loaded in Walvis Bay and are ready to be sent to the Spanish mainland.
This has all been paid for.
Although the Spanish Republican government tore up the agreement, it required Nyasaland Heavy Industries to deliver weapons and equipment that had already been paid for.
Nyasaland Heavy Industries is welcome. Since it was the Spanish Republican government that took the initiative to tear up the agreement, the purchase agreement was all invalidated and delivery was impossible. Even the "Puss" that had been shipped were called back by a telegram.
Nyasaland Heavy Industries was originally worried that some technology would be leaked after delivering the "Puss" to the Spanish Republican government.
It's fine now, this worry finally disappears.
Due to the relationship between Russia and the Spanish Republican Government, the "Puss" will be delivered to the Spanish Republican Government. The "Puss" will have no secrets for Russia. This will make the Russians who have always hoped to improve their tank technology overjoyed.
As for the combat effectiveness of the People's Guard, Nyasaland Heavy Industries also has reason to doubt that even if it is equipped with "Puss", the People's Guard may not be able to defeat the Falangists and the German-Italian intervention forces, and the technology of "Puss" will also be leaked by then.
To the Germans and Italians.
Russia is fine.
Germany and Italy are the direct opponents of the Southern African Defense Force in the future.
For the Spanish pilots and tankers who were training in southern Africa, this was also a bolt from the blue.
These Spanish pilots and tankers have received relevant training in southern Africa for three months.
Pilots and tankers are already very familiar with the "Crown Condor" and "Pusco". They know well that the "Crown Condor" and "Pusco" are more powerful than the NID-52 fighter jets and Renault previously equipped by Spain.
Level, although the pilots and tank crews have not been exposed to the I-16 and T26, the Russians can provide even pilots and tank crews, and they have no chance of contact with the I-16 and T26.
"So, even if we return to Spain, what we have learned in the past few months will be useless. Maybe the Republican government will give us each a rifle and let us fight with the Falangists with bayonets." Serhi
O Rodri was bitter. After only half a month of training, he obtained the qualification to fly independently.
Even in the Southern African Air Force, this learning speed is considered genius.
Sergio Rodri is now as familiar with the performance of the "Crown Condor" as some southern African instructors. In a confrontation exercise a few days ago, Sergio Rodri drove the "Crown Condor"
, directly shot down the "Crown Eagle" driven by the instructor, which became a legend in the training camp.
Those who can be instructors must be senior pilots, who have participated in world wars and have a record of shooting down.
That Sergio Rodri can learn to this extent in such a short period of time fully proves Sergio Rodri's talent.
The better your talent, the more disappointed you will be with the decisions of the republican government.
There is no precedent for using pilots as light infantry.
"Is our Prime Minister crazy? How can the T26's combat effectiveness be comparable to that of the 'Puss'? According to southern African standards, the T26 is an armored vehicle at best. I don't want to drive a coffin box onto the battlefield." Tank brigade commander Diego
Lieutenant Colonel Olmer was equally disappointed.
Pilots only need to learn flying skills, while tankers must learn tank tactics in addition to driving tanks.
Diego Olmo was born in a military academy and just turned 30 this year. Being selected by the Republican government to come to Southern Africa to learn tank technology, Diego Olmo is naturally very outstanding.
Like Rodri, the more outstanding he is, the more disappointed he becomes with the Spanish Republican government.
"We should jointly send a telegram to Madrid and ask Madrid to reconsider the arms purchase agreement with southern Africa." Major General Mikel Alba, who led the team to southern Africa, had to do something. He was still waiting to return to Spain to kill everyone.
Well, I don’t want to be marginalized now.
"It's useless. The rebels are approaching Madrid. The fifth column is ready to move. We have been forgotten by Madrid." Rodri looked disappointed. Pilots and tankers like them might not even have a chance to return to Spain.
After all, the boat ticket back to Spain also costs money.
Now that the Republican government has canceled the order, it means that their pilots and tank crews have lost their value.
The Falange and the German-Italian intervention forces are attacking Madrid in four lines. A few days ago, the rebel general Lano claimed in an interview with the media that in addition to the four lines of columns, there is also a fifth column in Madrid, ready to cooperate with the nationalists at any time.
Military operations.
So the fifth column became synonymous with rebels and spies.
"So what should we do? Madrid will still pay for us?" Lieutenant Colonel Olmer was worried about more questions.
Spanish pilots and tankers were trained at a military base near Los Angeles.
As we all know, Los Angeles people have high incomes and higher consumption. The previous living expenses of pilots and tankers were all paid by the Spanish Republican government.
Now that the Spanish Republican government has canceled the agreement, it is hard to say whether it will continue to pay the living expenses of the pilots and tank crews.
"I have received a telegram from Madrid, which requires us to return to our homeland as soon as possible." Major General Alva looked confused. What can they do when they return to Spain?
Are you really going to fight the Falangists with bayonets?
Rodri and Olmo looked at each other, but neither of them spoke.
As the most outstanding pilots and armored force commanders, Rodri and Olmo were deeply loved by the instructors. In the process of contacting the instructors, more than one instructor had expressed their intention to recruit Rodri and Olmer.
The recruitment here is definitely not to serve a private enterprise, but to serve the Southern African federal government. As long as Rodri and Olmo agree, they can directly join the Southern African Defense Force and become a true Southern African.
In the past, Rodri and Olmo had always wanted to return to Spain and work for the republican government to win the civil war.
Now that the republican government no longer needs them, where to go needs to be carefully weighed.
"What do you think?" Major General Alva took the initiative to seek the opinions of Rodri and Olmo.
Rodri and Olmo remained silent. It didn't matter what they thought. What mattered was the choice of the republican government.
"I know that some people have come to you, hoping that you will betray the republican government. To be honest, some have come to me, but I did not agree." Major General Alva smiled bitterly. The silence of Rodri and Olmo already gave their answer.
"Major General, I don't understand. The Russian I-16 is definitely not as good as the 'Crown Eagle' from southern Africa. Why did Madrid tear up the order?" Rodri was puzzled. The "Crown Eagle" was almost delivered.
It doesn't make sense.
"This Yi-16 has nothing to do with the performance of the Crown Eagle. It is more about political considerations." Major General Alva couldn't explain clearly. It would be great if things were really that simple.
"There must be more interest demands behind the free payment of Russians. Don't the gentlemen in Madrid understand such a simple truth?" Olmer was filled with grief and anger. From his perspective, everyone in Russia and the Communist International
nice one.
Spain covers an area of 500,000 square kilometers and is the sixth largest country in Europe.
The attitude of the Communist International is very clear. It hopes that Spain will become the second socialist country in Europe, so that the influence of the Communist International will be greatly increased.
Russia's attitude is more clear. It wants to use Spain to break the blockade of Britain and France and expand its sphere of influence to the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. It would be better if it could break the League of Nations' control of the Dardanelles.
Therefore, even if the Spanish Republican government wins the civil war, it is hard to say who will be the master in Spain at that time.
No matter how hateful the Falangists are, they are still Spanish after all.
Major General Alva finally had nothing to say.
Returning to his dormitory at night, Rodri tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep.
The dormitory is a single apartment provided by the Nyasaland Ministry of Defense, with one kitchen, one bathroom, one bedroom and one living room, with a total area of about 60 square meters.
There is no such thing as a shared house in southern Africa. The house is listed as 60 square meters, but the real value is 60 square meters. It is very spacious for one person to live in.
Knock knock knock
Someone knocked on the door gently.
Rodri opened the door, and outside the door was Rodri's instructor Thomas.
"Good evening" Rodri and Thomas have a good relationship.
"You haven't slept yet, I'm here to chat with you." Thomas held the roast chicken in one hand and a bundle of beer in the other.
Rodri went to the kitchen and found another plate of peanuts, and the two of them drank directly from it in the living room.
After three drinks, Thomas finally got down to business: "What do you think?"
"What do you think?" Rodri still pretended to be stupid.
Thomas smiled and looked at Rodri without saying anything.
"To be honest, I am also very confused. I don't know why this is happening." Rodri looked dejected.
"Please forgive me for being so direct. The republican government is over. If you return to Spain now, you can only be buried with the republican government." Thomas said directly. He really couldn't bear to watch Rodri return to Spain and die.
"I don't know either." Rodri lowered his head in pain and covered his face with his hands.
"Stay. Even if you want to join the Air Force, you can find a job in the flying club and the salary is quite high." Thomas knew what Rodri was worried about.
The decision to join the Southern African Defense Force directly was not an easy one for Rodri.
"My family is still in Madrid" Rodri's attitude relaxed.
"I try my best, but you know, Madrid is already a war zone now." Thomas is not sure whether he can bring Rodri's family to southern Africa.
