The rise of great powers: starting from military industry

"What!? What did you say!?"

Liu Tao was stunned.

He was shocked when he heard the intelligence provided by the relevant departments!

In just one day, such a shocking thing happened. The two sides actually broke out into war.

And the battle on the first day was so tragic.

He couldn't believe that the two sides would be like gamblers, betting heavily, one betting everything, and the other ignoring the current situation, and actually fighting a real battle.

The US military lost more than 250 aircraft of various types, including A-6, A-7 attack aircraft, F-14 'Panda' fighter, F/A-18 'Hornet', electronic warfare aircraft, early warning aircraft, etc., and faced with the desperate fight of the Libyan Navy, the US military lost one Perry-class frigate, one Ticonderoga-class cruiser, one Spruance-class destroyer, and one Knox-class frigate.

The Libyan Air Force was almost wiped out, and the navy was completely destroyed.

It can be said that Libya won, but it was a tragic victory. The United States also won, but it was a miserable victory!

In one day, they fought continuously, and the intensity of the battle was jaw-dropping.

"Is the news reliable? Could it be fake news released by Libya?" Liu Tao still couldn't believe it. The US military mobilized three aircraft carrier formations to the Mediterranean.

That was three aircraft carrier formations, more than 30 warships, and more than 240 aircraft.

Since the United States announced the mobilization of three aircraft carrier formations to the Mediterranean, Liu Tao has been paying attention.

He guessed that the United States would use this high-intensity pressure to force Libya to surrender and make concessions.

And Gaddafi would eventually give in, make concessions in some aspects, and pay another sum of money to make the old Americans look good.

But this war started inexplicably and came very suddenly.

Even though Libya had sunk a Perry-class frigate with the "Eagle Strike" anti-ship missile before, Liu Tao didn't really believe that the United States would really fight with Libya.

Because the current economic situation in the United States is still not optimistic, and the Soviet Union has spoken publicly several times, the United States will inevitably be wary.

But now, the two sides really started to tear each other apart.

Then once the war broke out, it was so tragic.

It is not an exaggeration to call it the largest air battle since World War II.

He found it even harder to believe that the US military would suffer such a huge loss.

That was three aircraft carrier formations, and one aircraft carrier formation was said to be able to destroy a medium-sized country.

With three aircraft carrier formations, I am afraid that except for a few countries in the world, other countries can only be ravaged.

The secretary said, "The Libyan and Soviet media released the news that more than 250 US military aircraft were shot down. Libya claimed that they dealt a heavy blow to the invaders and severely hit the invaders' arrogance, and stated that they would never succumb to power."

"For this news, the United States did not deny it, but claimed to destroy all Libyan air force fighters, naval warships, and destroyed 5 radar stations and 4 anti-aircraft missile launch sites." The secretary's hands were shaking.

He was also shocked by the news.

Because that was the US military, the only country in the world that could compete with the Soviet Union.

The superpower between the two poles!

Such a powerful country like the United States actually suffered such a huge loss.

When Liu Tao heard this, he immediately knew that the news was most likely true. After all, the Americans always love face, and if there is something false, they will definitely deny it.

"Any other news?" Liu Tao asked hurriedly.

The secretary said: "The United States announced that it would block the Gulf of Sidra and prohibit all ships from entering and leaving, whether military or civilian, and declared the entire Libyan airspace as a no-fly zone."

Liu Tao took a breath of cold air.

The Americans were angry for no reason.

"Libya, it's over!" Liu Tao has made a clear judgment, that is, Libya is finished, and Gaddafi is also finished.

Although Libya is a developed country, it relies on abundant oil and exports to make a lot of money. In fact, Libya has no industry at all, let alone military industry.

Libya has a large land area, but it is sparsely populated. There are not many areas that are truly suitable for production. The entire Libya has a population of only about 3.6 million.

Even with the help of the Soviet Union, Libya will definitely not be able to resist the attack of the United States.

Besides, the United States will definitely not give up after suffering such a huge loss.

Unless the Soviet Union really wants to fight to the death with the United States and the S3 season officially starts, otherwise, the Soviet Union will probably have no choice but to retreat in the face of the furious United States.

But the Cuban crisis has long been exposed, and the Soviet Union is not determined to play the S3 season, or the Soviet Union's bottom line has long been exposed.

In this case, to be honest, Liu Tao does not believe that the S3 season will start.

In the end, Libya may be abandoned and become a discarded pawn.

Liu Tao quickly turned on the TV. The wireless TV station was broadcasting relevant news, and even invited military experts and current affairs commentators to explain and comment.

Liu Tao rubbed his head, and the butterfly effect caused by his butterfly flapping its wings became more and more obvious.

He still remembered that Libya was constantly attacked by air strikes in 2011, and Colonel Ka also ended his life of polarized evaluation.

And now, Libya's fate has been advanced.

In addition, he vaguely remembered that the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Soviet Union had an accident, but until now, no news has been heard.

For something like a nuclear power plant, once there is a slight disturbance, the news will spread all over the world. There is no need for the Soviet Union to report it. Europe and the United States will report it extensively, and then ridicule and smear it.

"Damn, won't the Americans be unable to bear it first and finish themselves off?" A thought popped up in Liu Tao's mind, and this thought scared Liu Tao.

Thinking about it this way, it is not impossible!

After all, the full name of the United States is the United States of America. It is a federal country, a country composed of states. In theory, each state can become an independent country and live its own life.

And there is no problem with this legal theory.

Just like Texas, there will be a commotion every now and then.

Even each state in the United States has its own National Guard. The National Guard does not belong to the army, nor does it obey the president's orders, but belongs to the state and obeys the leadership of the governor.

If the United States can't bear it first, maybe the states will really break up and live their own lives.

In the world, the Soviet Union attacks and the United States defends!

Liu Tao touched his chin, and thoughts popped up in his mind one after another. The more he thought about it, the more terrifying it became.

He could only pray that the world situation would not change beyond recognition, otherwise it would be a big deal.

The reform of the third-line factories must go in another direction!

After all, at that time, we really have to be ready for war at any time. After all, at the critical moment of life and death, the economy must give way to the wise.

"Eagle sauce, Eagle sauce, you have to be more motivated!" Liu Tao prayed secretly. To be honest, at this moment, Liu Tao wished for the United States for the first time instead of cursing the United States.

Liu Tao secretly regretted whether he cursed the United States too much.