Reborn as a police officer in South Africa

Winston tried to transfer British rights in the Indian Ocean in exchange for support from southern Africa. Islands in the Indian Ocean, including Ceylon, were within the scope of the "destroyer-for-island" plan.

The area of ​​Socotra Island is only 3,650 square kilometers, and that of Ceylon is 65,600 square kilometers. Colombo, the center of British rule in Ceylon, is known as the "Crossroad of the East". Since the Middle Ages, this place has been the world's largest

One of the important commercial ports.

Since Britain has made such a big concession, it naturally hopes to get a lot of things, and the Suez Canal is undoubtedly the top priority.

Taking a field SUV into the military camp where Feng Fu was located, dozens of tanks and armored vehicles were neatly lined up on one side of the road. The muzzles of the tanks were pointed at a uniform height, just like the soldiers measured them with ropes.

The functions of armored vehicles are becoming more and more comprehensive. The traditional 12.7mm heavy machine guns have now been replaced by 20mm high-level and flat dual-purpose cannons. The 40mm grenade launcher is still a big killer. The 37mm tank gun was used in the battle against Italian East Africa.

It played a huge role. The small tanks equipped by Italy could be easily penetrated by the 37mm tank gun.

The roads in the camp are smooth, the field off-road vehicles are not very fast, and a few locals are mowing the green belts and lawns. This is always the case for southern Africans. Even if it is just a temporary camp, the standards are very high.

Feng stood at the door of the office to greet Obadiah.

After Obadiah met Feng Fu, he expressed great envy of the equipment of the armored mixed brigade.

The British army is still equipped with "Matilda".

This hybrid tour in Addis Ababa is all in "Leopard" style.

"We are different from the United Kingdom. We are a land-based country." Feng Fu is not proud. What makes Obadiah envious is just basic in Feng Fu's opinion.

On the eve of World War I, the famous British geopolitician Mackinder proposed the concepts of land power and sea power, believing that with the development of land transportation, the "heartland" of Eurasia became the most important strategic region.

The "continental power theory" has had a profound impact on world politics. "Whoever rules Eastern Europe can control the heart of the continent; whoever controls the heart of the continent can control the world island (Eurasia); whoever controls the world

Island, whoever can control the whole world."

Germany's expansion was obviously deeply influenced by Marx's syllogism.

"There is no doubt that Great Britain is a maritime country, so southern Africa and Great Britain are a perfect combination." Obadiah himself did not notice that he had placed the British Empire in a subordinate position.

Entering the office, the guests and hosts were seated. Obadiah was very interested in the globe on Feng Fu's desk. He stretched out his hand and flicked it, and the globe started to rotate rapidly. Obadiah frowned slightly. This scene was very symbolic.

Meaning.

Feng Fu didn't pay attention to this small detail and took the initiative to ask Obadiah whether he drank tea or coffee.

"Tea, thank you." Obadiah said with a little regret. The tea in southern Africa is different from the tea in the UK. The British prefer to drink black tea, while the southern Africans prefer green tea.

"Although this is not wine, I still propose that we raise a toast to celebrate the Allied victory." Obadiah tried to set the pace.

It is indeed worth celebrating.

In the second half of last year, Britain won the Battle of Britain, occupied Italian East Africa in southern Africa, and the Nile Army Group led by Wavell was making great progress in North Africa. Everything was developing in a good direction.

"Don't be too optimistic. We have huge hidden dangers in North Africa and Greece. The Germans are frantically increasing their troops. This must arouse our vigilance." Feng Fu is not optimistic. The British War Department seems to have made a mistake. Sometimes strategic retreat is for more

Good accumulation of strength.

For example, it is obviously not a wise move to transfer troops from the Nile Army Group to reinforce Greece.

On the European continent, only Greece is still insisting on fighting against the Axis powers.

The spirit of the Greeks is commendable, but when facing the powerful German armored forces, even with the help of the British, the Greeks could not withstand it.

It is said that when Winston was mobilizing troops, a fierce quarrel broke out between Wavell and Winston.

Winston did not want to lose the flag of Greece and believed that the existence of Greece could effectively share the pressure on the British mainland.

Weiweier hoped to complete his victory in one battle, wipe out the Italian North African Army in one fell swoop, and completely eliminate the threat of the North African Army to Egypt.

We can't say who is right or wrong, at least they all have good intentions and are all aiming to win the final war.

Regarding Winston's ability, during Molotov's visit to Germany, Ribbentrop bluntly stated in a letter to the bearded man: Britain is led by a man named Winston, who has great political and military expertise.

They were all amateurs before, and they would fail before the critical moment, and it will be the same this time.

This is not objective. Winston's military ability is indeed not very good, but he is definitely a good player in politics.

"So we need the Mediterranean Fleet and the Cyprus Squadron to cooperate more closely to cut off the connection between the Italian mainland and Italian North Africa." Obadiah never mentioned the support of the Second Army and the Third Army. In this regard, the British

The attitude is very consistent.

It is easy to ask God to give up, but it is difficult to give him away. Once the Second Army or the Third Army participates in the attack on Italian North Africa, how will Italian North Africa be distributed after the war?

Britain has already lost Malta, Aden, and Ceylon, and cannot afford to lose more.

"We cannot completely cut off the connection between mainland Italy and Italian North Africa, unless we fill the Mediterranean with warships." Feng Fu chuckled, and the British did not shed tears even if they saw the coffin.

"For the stability of the Abyssinian Empire, we should restore Haile Selassie I to the throne as soon as possible." Obadiah did not want to discuss Italian North Africa in depth and opened the second topic.

The Second Army and the Third Army could not participate in the attack on Italian North Africa, but the troops of the Abyssinian Empire could.

Don't forget that the Abyssinian Empire had 150,000 rebels, which was a force that could not be ignored for the British Empire.

The Abyssinian Empire Resistance Army received training from Umbrella Company instructors and had some combat experience. Their combat effectiveness was at least much stronger than that of the Indian troops.

During the North African Campaign, the only defeat of the Nile Army came from the British-Indian Fifth Division.

The process of failure is very strange.

At that time, the British and Indian Fifth Division surrounded an Italian army. The Italian troops wanted to surrender, but the British and Indian Fifth Division, which was so happy about their success, did not allow it, so a battle broke out between the two sides.

As a result, no one expected that the British-Indian Fifth Division, which had an obvious numerical advantage, was actually defeated.

Then the Italians said happily: Now we can surrender. If you don't agree, we can fight again.

"I think Duke Imru is more qualified to be the king of the Abyssinian Empire." Feng Fu said directly. The British look at picking peaches and eating them is a bit ugly.

Obadiah frowned. If the southern Africans did not agree, then Haile Selassie I would have almost no chance.

However, the selection of the king of the Abyssinian Empire cannot be delayed for too long.

Not only Obadiah thinks so, but Duke Imru also thinks so.

At night, Addis Ababa is dark. The Germans built a power plant for Addis Ababa 30 years ago. During the fighting in the past few days, the power plant was damaged by the defenders and has not been repaired yet.

The problem of electricity is not difficult. There are abundant hydropower resources in the Abyssinian Empire. Engineers in southern Africa are surveying the terrain and preparing to build a hydropower station with stronger power generation for Addis Ababa. It is expected to solve the problem of Addis Ababa.

Electricity problems in Addis Ababa in the next few decades.

During the Italian rule of Addis Ababa, a nighttime curfew was imposed in Addis Ababa due to frequent movements by the rebels.

It is still war time and the curfew has not been lifted.

At eleven o'clock in the evening, several trucks drove out from the camp that had been converted into the Abyssinian Defense Forces and drove towards the palace of Haile Selassie I.

As the truck passed Victoria Cross, two police patrols spotted the convoy.

"Strange, are there any military actions tonight?" The young policeman was curious.

"Shut up, we didn't see anything" the older police officer said with more experience.

"Why?"

"No reason, let's go home from get off work now."

The truck sped along and stopped in front of the palace of Haile Selassie I.

The canvas at the rear of the car was opened, and a soldier with a loaded gun jumped out and immediately began to attack the palace of Haile Selassie I.

"Don't shoot, we surrender"

The palace guards opened the palace door without any resistance, and the silent soldiers swarmed in.

Haile Selassie I has not yet fallen asleep at this time, he is looking forward to his accession to the throne in a few days.

When he was in England, Haile Selassie I fully felt the sorrow of a small country with few people. The Abyssinian Empire had the potential to become a regional power, but it was faced with many difficulties. Through the materials, Haile Selassie I made a deep impression on the southern

After gaining an in-depth understanding of Africa, they decided to take the route of southern Africa. Not to mention becoming a powerful country, at least it could not be manipulated by others.

"Your Majesty, leave quickly. The rebels have already invaded the palace." The chamberlain didn't have time to knock on the door and pushed the door of the office open.

"What's going on?" As soon as Haile Selassie I got up, a group of soldiers poured into Haile Selassie I's office.

"Your Majesty, please give up the throne to Duke Imru." The officer headed by him had a cold expression, and the revolver hammer in his hand was already open.

"Damn bastard, I am the emperor of the Abyssinian Empire!" Haile Selassie I was frightened and frightened. He wanted to question Duke Imru face to face: "Where is Imru? Let him come to see me.

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"Your Majesty, I'm afraid you have no chance." The officer said nothing and fired directly.

Bah, bah bah bah

The officer emptied the magazine, and Haile Selassie I was shot several times. His body fell heavily on the chair behind him, with his eyes open full of disbelief.