Although Germany and Russia are already in a state of war, because Britain has not yet joined the war, Southern Africa still cannot launch attacks on Southwest Africa and Tanganyika.
On August 2, the world war really started. A group of German cavalry entered Luxembourg in an attempt to control Luxembourg's railway system. Germany also issued an ultimatum to Belgium, requiring Belgium to open its borders so that German troops could launch an attack on France through Belgium.
The sorrow of a small country with few people was clearly revealed at this time. Belgium has been clamoring for revenge since it lost control of the Congo Free State. As a result, there are only seven divisions available for deployment, with a total strength of less than 120,000 troops.
At this time, within 24 hours of the issuance of the mobilization order, the German standing army had increased from 760,000 to 2 million. The new troops included a total of 87 infantry divisions and 11 cavalry divisions, forming eight
Army groups, seven of which were deployed on the German-French border.
Most of these newly mobilized troops now only have one designation, and it will take about a month to fully assemble. However, this has fully demonstrated Germany's mobilization capabilities. Compared with the inefficient Russia, Germany is extremely fast.
At this time, the king of Belgium was young Albert I, nephew of Leopold II and son of Philip, Count of Flanders.
Faced with the German ultimatum, Albert I did not give in. He ordered his troops to blow up the bridges and roads on the Derby border, and appointed the old but experienced General Gerard Lehmann to defend the Liege fortress.
Liege Fortress is a city composed of twelve giant fortresses. Each fort has 8 120mm fortress guns and 8 210mm howitzers. All turrets are protected by steel turrets and can be rotated 360 degrees.
It is automatically lifted and lowered. The fort is surrounded by three meters of reinforced concrete. Each fort has an independent power supply system and a complete underground transportation network. It is known as the strongest fortress in the world.
Although Southern Africa has not yet joined the war, the atmosphere on the streets of Pretoria suddenly became tense. All police officers were on duty on the streets. Secret police and detectives from Bullard's office were all over the streets, as well as city squares and major intersections.
Armored vehicles have been deployed, and traffic control has been implemented in some important areas. No one except vehicles from the military and police departments are allowed to pass. Bloemfontein, where the situation is more dangerous, has begun to implement a curfew.
When the world war breaks out, Orange is undoubtedly the biggest factor of instability. Intelligence from Bullard's office shows that in the west of Orange, several militia forces that have not been registered with the Ministry of Defense are gathering, with a total number of nearly 6,000 people.
People, there are officers in the Ministry of National Defense who are in contact with Southwest Africa. Southwest Africa is using the restoration of the Boer Republic as a bait, hoping that the Boer officers in southern Africa will no longer serve the British Empire.
After James Herzog and De Wit were imprisoned, the remaining "old republicans" once sank. Now they have resurrected and elected a new leader, Tilman Ruth, an ambitious lawyer who has been
Wanted to restore the independent status of the Transvaal and Orange.
In the southernmost Cape, Dr. Malan, a pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church, emerged as the leader of the Afrikaner Party. Although Dr. Malan was not a "republican", he was working hard to fight for the rights of the Boers in the Cape.
These situations are all under Roque's control. Roque is now waiting for all the bulls, snakes, ghosts and gods to jump out on their own initiative, and then he can catch them all in one fell swoop.
"Locke, be prepared. If Germany declares war on France, the British Empire will join the war." Ade greeted Rock in advance and asked him to prepare.
Roque nodded silently. After so many years of preparation, success or failure depends on this. For the sake of the Chinese in southern Africa, Roque will do his best.
Roque has also made preparations. While mobilizing the Northern Rhodesian Division and the 1st Cavalry Division to prepare for the attack on Tanganyika, Roque has mobilized two African divisions to go to Walvis Bay, and four more African divisions have assembled.
On the border of Southwest Africa, as long as Britain joins the war, Southern Africa can launch attacks on Tanganyika and Southwest Africa at the fastest speed, and then quickly send troops to Europe through the Whale Bay to increase DKP.
"Cheer up, the moment we have been looking forward to has arrived. Since you have decided to do something, you must go all out to do it well!" Roque's silence made Ade look a little worried, and Ade was high-spirited. Yu Gong
Privately, Adédu hopes that Southern Africa can play a greater role.
The "public" here refers to the contribution that Adelaide should make as a British subject; the "private" refers to the responsibility that Adelaide must fight for the rights of Southern Africa as the Prime Minister of Southern Africa.
"I understand that the Northern Rhodesian Division and the 1st Cavalry Division have requested war many times. I have ordered the weapons stored in the combat readiness warehouse to be taken out and sent to the mainland, so that at least before the war breaks out, the local troops can have a shot."
Rock is definitely worried, but he is not too worried. This feeling is similar to Rock's mood on the eve of the college entrance examination in another time and space.
Even top students with excellent grades will inevitably feel nervous about a fateful exam.
"France has rejected Germany's ultimatum. In about a day or two, Germany will declare war on France." Adelaide is not in a hurry. Germany's attacks are sequential. Before France is defeated, the British mainland is temporarily safe, and Germany is not.
The ability to launch large-scale cross-sea landing operations. After all, the Royal Navy's dozens of heavily built battleships are not vegetarian: "However, the order of the Ministry of War conflicts with our previous plan. This is the telegram that Marshal Kitchener just sent me.
, he hopes that we will launch an attack on Southwest Africa as soon as possible after entering the war and cut off Southwest Africa's support to the German mainland. The War Department does not agree with our plan to attack Tanganyika."
For the first time last year, Southwest Africa's exports exceeded its imports, successfully nurturing the German mainland. This allowed the German government to finally taste the sweetness of the colony, although the current harvest is still relatively small.
After the war breaks out, any small force may become a decisive factor in changing the war situation. The first thing the War Department must cut off is the support of the colonies to the German mainland. The Royal Navy is mainly responsible for this work, but it also requires the support of southern Africa.
Cooperate.
Compared with Southwest Africa, Tanganyika is now half-dead, with the Glory Castle troops ready to move inside and the huge pressure from Southern Africa and Sudan outside. To transport supplies to the mainland, one has to choose to bypass Cape Town or go through the Suez Canal.
Unfortunately, these two places are controlled by the British, and German ships will definitely be blocked during the war, so the issue of Tanganyika is not important.
Another important reason why the British government does not agree with Southern Africa's attack on Tanganyika is the restriction on Southern Africa. The current area of Southern Africa has exceeded 3 million square kilometers. Once Southwest Africa and Tanganyika are annexed, Southern Africa will
Its territory will expand to about five million square kilometers, and it will become the seventh country in the world in terms of territory. This makes the British government very worried.
Among the countries with an area of more than five million square kilometers, Canada and Australia are now both British Dominions. It seems that it does not matter if there is another southern Africa.
However, the situation in Southern Africa is different from that of Canada and Australia. Canada and Australia are both sparsely populated and vast, with millions of square kilometers of empty space. The population density is less than one person per square kilometer, and their development prospects are limited.
Southern Africa is different. In the past, Southern Africa was also vast and sparsely populated. However, since the Chinese immigrated to Southern Africa in large numbers, the population of Southern Africa has been rising steadily. In addition, even the federal government of Southern Africa does not know the specific number of Africans. If Southern Africa
If all forces are united, then southern Africa will be the next United States.
Mentioning the United States is definitely a pain in the hearts of British people forever.
"I didn't expect the War Department's consent, but whether we attack Tanganyika does not require the War Department's consent. Once the mainland declares war on Germany, then we and Tanganyika in Southwest Africa will be at war at the same time.
Even if we don't attack first, the Germans will attack us." Roque is different from Ade. His loyalty to Britain is limited and he will not serve Britain wholeheartedly. If there are no conditions, then create conditions. Roque will not be kidnapped.
A telegram from Qina restricted the situation.
"What do you want?" Ade was unsure of Rock's purpose and his expression was very complicated.
"Tanganyika has made a plan to join forces with Southwest Africa to launch an attack on southern Africa once the war breaks out. We can't just sit back and wait, unless Sudan has the ability to eliminate the German troops in Tanganyika before Tanganyika launches an attack.
, otherwise we must launch an attack in advance to nip it in the bud. Tanganyika is too close to Nyasaland, separated only by a lake. We cannot bear the losses caused by Nyasaland being attacked, and the mainland is now also
It's unbearable." What Roque said is true. Nyasaland contains most of southern Africa's military, aviation, shipbuilding and other heavy industries. Once Nyasaland is damaged, it will definitely affect southern Africa's support for the mainland.
As for the attack plans on Tanganyika and Southwest Africa, as long as Rock needs it, there can be countless such plans, and each one looks very offensive. The Ministry of National Defense and the Army Academy do not know how many military exercises are conducted every year.
The two data rooms are filled with materials from the General Staff Department, and each copy is very complete.
"Nyaasaland--" Ade responded speechlessly. Nyasaland is Rock's territory. Most of the heavy industries in the territory are Rock's industries. If these industries are not placed in Nyasaland, where can they be placed?
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As for Sudan, it is still jointly managed by Britain and Egypt. Egypt itself cannot be protected and needs the support of southern African troops. It has no ability to launch an attack on Tanganyika.
So now it is too late to restrict southern Africa.