Basutoland is full of baobab trees. The fruit of this tree is about 15 to 20 centimeters long. Its calcium content is more than 50% higher than that of spinach. It contains high antioxidant content and its vitamin C content is that of a single orange.
Three times, not only the fruit can be eaten, but also the leaves, and the taste is pretty good. If the baobab fruit is dissolved in milk or water, it can also be consumed as a drink. Even the baobab seeds can be squeezed and eaten.
Oil.
In 2008, the European Union approved baobab fruit as an ingredient in juices and cereal bars.
In 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved baobab pulp as a generally recognized safe food ingredient.
Since the baobab tree is so good, of course Roque will not let it go. In Nyasaland and Johannesburg, the baobab tree is now promoted as an important cash crop.
Specific to Basutoland, since there are such rich natural resources, don't think about how diligent the Zulu people are. Unlike the Chinese who work hard to farm and save food, the Zulu people have no sense of storing food at all and have nothing to eat.
Just go find a baobab tree in the wild, so the rebels are in an awkward situation.
Before dawn, Suo Chao and Yaya led a large force to join Anton. By this time, Anton had already commanded the troops to repel three attacks by the rebels.
Even if Bambaata's military literacy is poor, he still knows what it means to have his retreat blocked. Sehrabataibe is a canyon. Bambaata has set up three lines of defense in the canyon. He hopes to use these lines of defense to win a
An opportunity to negotiate peacefully with the Natal government.
Under normal circumstances, the Northern Rhodesian Division would have to pay a huge price to break through these lines of defense.
Now this problem no longer exists. After Bambaata retreated to Sehra Batebe, he was busy setting up a defensive line. Before he could stock up on supplies, the Northern Rhodesian Division only needed to block both ends of the canyon. In a few days, the rebels would
Complete collapse.
In fact, even if Bambaataa wants to hoard supplies, Basutoland doesn't have much food left. Africa is so rich that the Zulu people don't need to farm, herd, or even risk hunting. They can just pick fruits.
Having a great time.
The baobab tree is the main culprit that makes Africans so lazy.
This may be a bit arbitrary, but the laziness of Africans is undeniable.
After three consecutive attacks, the rebels lost at least a thousand people.
It sounds a bit unbelievable, right? If we meet on a narrow road, the brave will win. If we can't open the passage, it means that one hundred thousand rebels will be trapped to death. Even in this case, the rebels' fighting will is still very weak. Every time they attack
, the rebels are all very powerful, but unfortunately as soon as the sound of the Madsen light machine gun sounds, the rebels begin to flee.
"Set up the heavy machine guns and rapid-fire cannons, and arrange for the soldiers to rest in batches. Let's just wait and see for now -" Anton laughed. The one hundred thousand rebels in the canyon are now one hundred thousand fat pigs, or ten
Ten thousand walking military medals. After this battle, I don’t know how many nobles were born in the Northern Rhodesian Division.
Even in the Boer War, the British Expeditionary Force did not defeat 100,000 enemies at once. What's more, the Northern Rhodesian Division was not defeated but annihilated at once. If this goal is achieved, then the four colonies in southern Africa will all
Asking for credit for the Northern Rhodesian Division, it is impossible for London not to award a reward, let alone Roque, and Adelaide will not agree.
"Sir, if necessary, I think I can persuade Bambaataa to surrender." Modiba was unwilling to be left alone.
"Haha, how are you going to persuade Bambaataa to surrender?" Anton was noncommittal, not to mention whether Modiba had this ability. Even if he did, Anton would not let Modiba go.
Just kidding, although the rebels are now the turtle in the urn, there are still 100,000 people after all. Whoever can persuade the rebels to surrender at this time will be the first to succeed. Modiba wants to pick peaches, which is too beautiful.
"I will tell Bambaata that if he surrenders, he doesn't need to be killed." Modiba's eyes flashed with speculation, which Anton didn't like very much.
"You don't have this right. Everyone else can survive, but Modiba will definitely die!" Anton refused fiercely.
"I understand, I understand, I just have this condition to seduce him. After he surrenders, we can do whatever we want with him -" Modiba explained hurriedly. Now let alone Anton, even Yaya couldn't stand it. p>
Snap!
Yaya slapped Modiba hard on the face and knocked Modiba to the ground. Then he went up and started kicking Modiba without thinking: "Are you crazy for thinking about good things? This is the benefit for you.
- Lord has become a traitor - do you think we are all fools -"
"No, I didn't. I just want to help, I just want to atone for my sins -" Modiba hugged his head and huddled up on the ground. This posture seemed very humiliating, but in fact it protected his head and internal organs very well.
, it looks like he was kicked badly by Yaya, but in fact he was not seriously injured.
Anton and Suo Chao were silent. Anton glanced at Suo Chao, and Suo Chao smiled, his expression a bit cold.
This is a poisonous snake that chooses people to eat. Sooner or later, if you stay by your side, you will be backlashed. In order to eliminate this hidden danger, you can’t say——
It’s actually very easy.
"Strong fortresses are often breached from within, so Martin, no matter when, we must strengthen education for the troops so that the soldiers are willing to fight for their families and for Nyasaland from the bottom of their hearts. We
The more we emphasize honor, the less they will do anything that violates honor. The more we emphasize family, the more willing they are to do whatever it takes for their family." Rock put down the telescope in his hand and looked at the rebel defense line not far away.
Qing Yun Dan.
Regarding belief, this is an eternal topic. The most famous Crusades in the history of European wars were fought for more than a hundred years, relying on the firm belief of generations of knights.
Not to mention the Boer War that just ended, if the flames of war had not burned their hometown, and if their relatives had not faced the threat of war, then the Boers would not have fought to the end and fought one after another.
Specific to Nyasaland, Rock will of course use various methods to maintain the morale of the troops and strengthen the determination of the troops. Honor and relatives are the most effective means, and of course practical benefits are also indispensable. This time the Northern Rhodesian Division came to Naasaland.
The military expenditure promised by Tal and Adelaide is 100,000 pounds, and the military expenditure promised by Natal is 150,000 pounds. Together with Cape and Orange, the income of the Northern Rhodesian Division should be about 300,000 pounds.
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Of course, Rock will not keep this money for himself. Except for necessary expenses, Rock will use all the money as rewards and distribute it to all the commanders and fighters participating in this battle.
Don’t forget, there are also seizures during the battle. This part is also private income, so after this trip, even the members of the militia in charge of logistics are estimated to have an income of more than one hundred pounds.
Luo Ke has also worked part-time, and any behavior that only talks about feelings without talking about money is a bullshit.
"Lord, you can rest assured in this regard. The families of all the officers and soldiers of our Northern Rhodesia Division are in Nyasaland. There is absolutely no problem in this regard." Martin is not worried. Compared with most armies of this era, Northern Rhodesia has
The teacher is absolutely top-notch in ideological work.
When Martin mentioned his family, he was not using his family to threaten the officers and soldiers to fight bravely.
In 1903, the Chinese people had deep-rooted clan concepts. The bottom line for family members to conduct themselves outside was not to bring shame to the family. Therefore, the officers and soldiers of the Northern Rhodesian Division did not need to threaten them. If they did anything to bring shame to the family,
There is no need for a military court, and the elders in the family are proactively enforcing family laws.
This family law does not mean beatings and scoldings for two days. It is normal to beat them alive. It is not impossible to put them in a cage and throw them into the river. In history, some people committed suicide in order to wash away the influence of their loved ones on the family. The reason for "martyrdom" is that in their hearts, bringing shame to the family is equivalent to death. They want to use this extreme method to prove their innocence to their relatives, friends and ancestors.
And, the family’s innocence!
This kind of moral restraint from blood is much more effective than dogmatic brainwashing.
"That's good. We need to emphasize our martial spirit, but we can't be as extreme as the little Japanese. You and Anton still need to study this aspect." Rock hopes that the Chinese will be tough, but he doesn't want the Chinese to be like the Japanese.
Extreme.
"What happened to Little Japan?" Martin definitely doesn't know that period of history, it hasn't happened yet.
"Nothing -" Rock just started, and suddenly found that the rebel position in the canyon was a bit chaotic.
When the two armies are facing each other, the troops have already entered their positions. The most basic requirement is to stay in their positions and not run around casually.
But through the telescope, Rock clearly saw people running around on the rebel position.
"I guess the fight has already begun over Anton's side, Martin, let's start -" Rock didn't hesitate, he was just taking advantage of your illness to kill you.
Bang bang bang——
The first one to show off his power is the bang gun.
The rebel position was soon shrouded in smoke. When a 37mm grenade explodes, it can produce more than 200 fragments. The lethal range is a radius of five meters. The shrapnel is still lethal at a distance of 30 meters. In theory, the 37mm Maxim
The rate of fire of the rapid-fire cannon is 200 to 300 rounds per minute, which means that a standard 60-round ammunition box can be emptied in just 12 seconds.
Six 37mm Maxim rapid-fire cannons fired together, and in just ten seconds, the rebel position was completely silent.
At this time, Company E left its starting position and launched an attack on the rebel position.
"Martin, we still need to practice infantry and artillery coordination later." Rock discovered the shortcoming again.
"What is infantry and artillery coordination?" Martin was very curious.
"Infantry and artillery coordination——" Rock wanted to explain, but he didn't know where to start.
Infantry-artillery coordination is actually a combat method that focuses on infantry actions and coordinates artillery firepower with infantry actions.
It sounds simple, but infantry and artillery coordination did not receive attention until World War I. The general who was best at using "infantry and artillery coordination" at that time was the German Eastern Front general Hutier, and his tactics were also called "Hutty"