The model in Southern Africa is almost irreproducible. If we say that human resources are rich, India's human resources are also very rich. However, apart from consuming resources, it has almost no effect. It has truly achieved the praise of others——
If resources are rich, then Australia and Canada are equally rich in resources. During the World War, Australia and Canada made outstanding contributions in terms of human resources, but their material contributions to the Allied Powers were extremely limited.
The only country that can be compared with Southern Africa is the United States. However, because the United States participated in the exhibition too late and did not play its due role, Southern Africa stands out.
But if you ask Roque to explain why southern Africa is so outstanding, Roque really can't.
At least ten years ago, Rock was preparing for a world war.
The military industry in southern Africa began during the rebellion against the Yao people in Portuguese East Africa. At that time, Roque purchased an obsolete bullet production line from the Royal Small Arms Company through Ade. On this basis, he gradually began research on military industry.
From the initial bullet to the Martini Henry rifle, and then to the Lee Enfield and general machine gun, the Southern African military-industrial complex has experienced ups and downs along the way, relying on the Locke Gold Mine and Rand
The full assistance of banks has led to today's situation. Therefore, it is very simple to replicate the contribution of Southern Africa. First, we must have sufficient human resources, then we must have rich mineral resources, and finally we must have unlimited capital scale, and
Investors do not hesitate to spend their money.
There is another factor that cannot be said, which is that there must be a large number of almost free adult laborers that can be exploited infinitely, so that the southern African model can be replicated.
"Don't think too much, gentlemen, the model in southern Africa cannot be copied. If you really want to know what is happening in southern Africa, it's very simple. Go to southern Africa and take a look, and you will have the most profound understanding.
Feelings." Sidney Milner really didn't target anyone intentionally, everyone here is rubbish——
Just when the Cruyder army surrendered, the German army opposite Arras launched a probing attack on the expeditionary force's position.
At this time, Ludendorff did not know that Otto von Bülow and Hutier had surrendered. The German army had been besieging Reims for a long time. Ludendorff had to find another way. It was not a secret that Roque's headquarters was in Ame.
Behind Arras is Amin, so Ludendorff wanted to distract the British Expeditionary Force by attacking Arras.
The Southern African Expeditionary Force defending Arras has been transferred to the Marne River to participate in the encirclement and annihilation of the German troops on the Marne River. The newly formed British 29th Division and 31st Division are now responsible for defending Arras.
The newly formed 29th Division and the newly formed 31st Division also have tank units to cooperate, but the number of tanks is smaller, with the two divisions adding up to less than 200 vehicles.
This situation was immediately noticed by the German army, and then the German army launched a larger-scale attack on Arras in an attempt to achieve a breakthrough from Arras.
"The first line of defense has been completely destroyed by the German army. The defensive forces have been completely wiped out. Retreat, General. We don't have to fight the German army head-on. We should fight and retreat to lengthen the German army's front line, just like the French army in Reims.
Make it difficult for the Germans to look at the head and tail, so that we can find opportunities." A young staff officer of the 29th Division suggested to the division commander Carlos Bertram. The young man's name was Montgomery - Bernard Law Montgomery.
Yes, that's the Montgomery who shined in World War II.
"You want me to learn from those cowardly French people? Are you crazy? Do what you have to do!" Carlos Bertram was furious. The 29th Division's defense line was Vimy Ridge, and Bertram couldn't bear it.
responsible for the loss of Vimy Ridge.
In other words, Bertram was unwilling to retreat. Retreating would be a shame for a general loyal to traditional ideas.
"It's not who learns from whom, generals. The frontline troops suffered heavy casualties. There were at least four German divisions attacking us. We can't win, we can't win!" Montgomery had already shown keen observation at this time, but he still needed to learn before he could
Respond to danger in the right way.
For example, the art of speaking.
"Asshole, get out of here right now, go to your staff, don't show up in front of me -" Carlos Bertram couldn't tolerate Montgomery's arrogance. The British army was very hierarchical.
After Montgomery left home, he did not go to the staff headquarters, but went directly to Yamin.
Half an hour later, the German army rushed to Vimy Ridge, and the 29th and 31st Divisions were completely defeated. Carlos Bertram was shot and killed before the German army captured his headquarters.
Roque knew that it was already the next morning when the German army captured Arras. Paul Coker promptly mobilized troops to fill the defense line and stopped the German army at Kolbi, about ten kilometers away from Yame.
"Ludendorff is crazy, what does he want to do?" Rock really doesn't know what's the point of launching an attack at this time. Isn't Ludendorff afraid that Yamin will become the second Lance?
By this time Ludendorff should have known that Otto von Bülow and Hutier had surrendered.
"We have annihilated all the German mobile units, and now it is time for us to launch a counterattack." Foch, no matter what Ludendorff thought, the German army was now over, and it was time to launch the final battle.
Rock nodded, approving Foch's decision and ending this damn war as soon as possible. Rock really missed Nyasaland's wife and children. Many times Rock dreamed of cuddling with Phyllis on the balcony of Eagle Castle.
Watching the stars, or taking the children fishing, unfortunately, Roark almost forgot what Gavin looked like.
Then prepare for a counterattack, but before that, Roque needs to communicate with Petain first.
Pétain also agreed to launch an attack on the Germans as soon as possible.
Soon Roque and Pétain would unify their thoughts, and the British and French forces would launch a full-scale counterattack against the German army as soon as the end of May, with Reims as the center, the British Expeditionary Force to the west of Reims, and the French army to the east of Reims.
Rock returned to Yamin that night. As for the threat from the German army, it didn't matter. The 1st Armored Division had already returned to Yamin ahead of schedule. The flesh and blood of the German army could not resist the torrent of steel from the expeditionary force.
Just as Roque was leaving to return to Yamin, the forward troops of the 1st Armored Division had arrived in Kolbi.
After Carlos Bertram committed suicide, Montgomery stepped in to gather the remnants of the 29th Division and assist other units of the expeditionary force in the defense of Colby.
The remaining troops of the 29th Division were less than 10,000. All division commanders and chiefs of staff were killed in the battle. Six of the twelve battalion commanders were killed and four were seriously injured. The troops lost all their heavy weapons and some soldiers lost themselves during the rout.
weapons.
But that doesn't matter, the expeditionary force has a lot of rifles, and they can be replenished immediately after they are lost, but it will take some time to replenish new recruits.
Montgomery was eager to fight and took the initiative to find Paul Cocker and ask the 29th Division to participate in the counterattack against the Germans. This was the only way for the 29th Division to atone for its sins.
"Your troops suffered too many casualties and need to retreat to the second line to rest and recuperate. There is no need for you to participate in the next battle." Paul Coker excluded the 29th Division from the order of battle.
"General, we can do it. Our 29th is a lost honor, and we have to get it back with our own hands." Montgomery's attitude was resolute. This was probably the last battle against the German army. Montgomery did not want to miss the opportunity to wash away the humiliation with his own hands.
"Okay, you and the newly formed 23rd Division will cooperate with the 1st Armored Division to fight." Paul Coker gave Montgomery a chance. The enthusiasm of young people needs encouragement. Montgomery is just 29 years old now, and he is indeed a young man.
After learning about the situation of the 29th Division, Paul Coker appointed Montgomery as the acting division commander of the 29th Division. This situation is not common. There are many acting company commanders, platoon commanders and even battalion commanders. Acting division commanders are stationed in the British Expeditionary Force.
is the first example.
Returning to the temporary station, Montgomery summoned the remaining officers of the 29th Division, briefed them on the situation, and focused on arranging the battle plan for tomorrow morning.
Although Roque and Pétain agreed to launch a counterattack at the end of May, before then, the British Expeditionary Force still wanted to drive the German troops out of Vimy Ridge, recapture the Vimy Ridge Highlands, and try to create favorable conditions for the next stage of the counterattack.
"So, Bernard, you are now the acting division commander -" A colonel of the 29th Division couldn't believe it. Montgomery's current military rank is only a major. Acting division commander?
Just kidding!
"Yes, General Coker has just appointed me as the acting commander of the 29th Division. The required documents will arrive later. Now I ask you to execute the order and prepare to counterattack the German army. Vimy Ridge was lost from our hands.
, now we have to take it back with our own hands." Montgomery has a high morale, and outstanding people are always outstanding.
When the 29th Division was preparing to counterattack, the 1st Armored Division was also preparing. Ulysses, the second lieutenant of the 1st Company of the 2nd Battalion of the St. George Armored Regiment, had a small problem with his command vehicle. In order not to affect tomorrow's battle, Ulysses
Si and several maintenance personnel performed maintenance on the tank overnight.
"There is something wrong with the engine, God! Did you drive the tank to Berlin? Look at this spark plug. If I hadn't just inspected it when you went to Reims, I would have thought it was a substandard product -" the maintenance man said
A badly worn spark plug was thrown to Ulysses. From Yamin to Reims and back to Yamin, this lap was indeed a bit far.
"Replace, replace, replace all these things. I think we should complain to Nyasaland Military Industrial Group. This part must be substandard." Ulysses did not think it was his own problem. The spark plug
Well, it’s not worth much.
"Replace them all? Are you dreaming? A spark plug like this is worth ten pounds. We have no spare ones. I'll go look for them and see if there are any spark plugs removed from other tanks -" The maintenance worker is thrifty
, you must replace everything that should be replaced, and don’t replace anything that shouldn’t be replaced.
"Are you going to give me a used spark plug? Wait a minute, bastard, I don't need a used one, I want a brand new one -" Ulysses followed immediately.
That is to say, southern Africa can afford to support this group of proud soldiers.