Chapter 26 Change of Mind
"Whatever the Germans intend to do, our question now is, how can we help our French allies?"
Looking at the war report in North Africa, British Prime Minister Churchill told himself this.
Although the current French jet fighter fleet has left the UK, they, together with excellent fighter pilots, were all trapped on a transport ship protected by the British aircraft carrier formation.
In order to prevent air defense, the fleet arrived in North Africa, the combined fleet formed by Italy and Spain has already formed a huge combat group and is preparing to block the fleet from North Africa.
The Allied Air Force, which still could not reach Morocco on a large scale, encountered great difficulties in aid there. Even the British who rushed to the battlefield were confronting the Italian and Spanish troops in Libya on the front line.
There, the British tasted the attack of air warships again. Italy has a full air fleet from the Chinese Federation.
Whether it was the Feidi-z that could be supported nearby on the warships, or the razor rotor attack aircraft carried on the warships, the British suffered a lot.
At this time, the British soldiers couldn't help frowning when they heard the sound of engines in the air.
The island of Crete was occupied and threatened by the Italian and Spanish navies to sail in the Mediterranean. The British Eighth Army under General Okinlek in Egypt, led by General Okinlek, had to set up strong coastal defenses in Egypt.
At the same time, most of the air force and navy are arranged here to prevent the German army from landing there. The German air cavalry is indeed a headache-provoking force.
At this time, part of the air cavalry troops was stationed on Crete, and with them there was an air fleet. This often made the British in Egypt worry when the Germans would airborne Egypt.
Compared with Morocco, which the French army struggled to defend, Egypt is a place that the British government cannot afford to lose. As for the United States, due to the victory of the Battle of Midway, it is investing more sea, army and air forces in the Pacific region and has no time to use more troops to reinforce North Africa.
"A year, the United States, which has no war preparations, will take at least one and a half years to deploy its entire military force. Before that, I'm afraid only Thunder International is the savior of the French!"
The weak attack launched by the 8th Legion in Libya cannot truly alleviate the disadvantages of the French. At best, it can only reach a restraining effect.
"It's a pity that only that hateful army can rescue the French!"
The leaders of Western countries do not like Thunder International. Especially on the Middle East issue, the British and French governments, which have been repeatedly extorted by them, do not like their existence even more.
Unfortunately, we have to rely on Thunder International to solve the crisis in France. As for the reason why Thunder International appeared in Morocco, this is not a difficult task in the eyes of these big countries. The most important thing is that they can afford money, and Thunder International happens to be a force that can complete tasks.
Sidi Mohammed Ben Yusuf is the sultan of the Kingdom of Morocco at this moment, Muhammed 5. Of course, Morocco was still under the actual management of Free France, and he was still just a puppet monarch.
Fortunately, in France, which was defeated in Europe, he was more sincere when treating the Sultan of the Kingdom of Morocco. At the same time, in order to get the support of various colonial governments and the support of these indigenous monarchs, Charles de Gaulle had to promise to give these countries a practical independent status after the war ended.
Mohammed VI had to respond to this commitment with skepticism. But in the face of the French army, he had to give the greatest support on the surface.
But after Italy and Spain jointly attacked, he had such an opportunity.
"We will give the Kingdom of Morocco the right to be completely independent, and the Kingdom of Morocco does not belong to Spain nor Italy, it will be a proud completely independent country!"
For a North African country that has been colonized for a long time, this is definitely a huge temptation. But at the same time, it is another great crisis for the Kingdom of Morocco.
"We promise to the Allies that we will fully support the just cause of the Allies to fight fascism! And, as far as possible, support the Allies in all aspects such as personnel, army, materials!"
This was a promise made by Mohammed V to his allies under the conditions of giving a commitment to complete autonomy after France agreed to the war.
At this moment, the sultan who lives in the palace was swaying among these two choices. Of course, in his thinking, although these two forces are strong compared to Morocco, they are not enough to determine the future of the Moroccan Kingdom.
In contrast, the Chinese Federation in the far east was the most important principle that Mohammed 5 focused on when considering this issue.
"What does the Chinese Federation think? Which side will they be willing to support the Kingdom of Morocco?"
As a sultan who used huge property to participate in war gambling, he had to consider this issue. After all, the Canary Islands, the largest overseas territory of the Chinese Federation, is the most powerful military force near North Africa.
Whether France, Britain, Italy, Spain, I believe that if they face the military bases of the three naval, army and air force arranged by the Chinese Federation on Canary Island, they will not be opponents of the same level.
For the Federation of China, the military forces stationed on the Canary Islands are as simple as safeguarding the interests of the Federation of China in North Africa.
Just like the last time the civil airship of the Chinese Federation responded when it was attacked near the British military base in the Indian Ocean, the sea, land, air force and air fleets of the Canary Islands would be dispatched at any time to launch a devastating blow to the British mainland.
Although in terms of total number of people, the military power in this military base must not compete with the British local military power. But if the level of military technology is added, then the entire British military power may still be no match for the military power on the Canary Islands.
As a military base that supports Gibraltar, it also threatens the entire Western Europe. It has all equipment including thermonuclear weapons in the Chinese federal arsenal.
If needed, the amphibious cruise missiles, amphibious ballistic missiles, and powerful navy and army units deployed here can be dispatched to threaten war in the entire Western Europe at any time.
Compared with other countries with interest, this is the power of Muhammad's true concern and fear in the 5th.
At this moment, in his gorgeous palace, what he had been waiting for was a reply from Canary. As for who the sultans in Morocco should be inclined, they just waited for a sentence from the Crystal Palace far away in the east.
"Allah Allah, I am willing to pay for any price for our independence!"
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“…Supporting the indigenous peoples of all ethnic groups and regions to decide the future rights of the region has always been a policy endorsed and supported by the Chinese Federation. As for the position of the two sides of the European war, it is difficult to distinguish the Chinese Federation as a country that has not participated in the war.
As for the questions raised by you, from the perspective of your own government, the pursuit of national independence is a completely legitimate right. The only thing that draws you attention is that while implementing such a great and noble ideal, the minimum cost and minimum turmoil should be the premise you are focusing on..."
According to the conditions given by France, Italy and Spain, it is really difficult to judge.
The requirements of both sides are almost always to support their own side by the Kingdom of Morocco. Relatively speaking, the French also need support from personnel and resources, but the conditions offered by Italy and Spain are relatively more favorable.
But in terms of emotions, Mohammed 5th was closer to the French government. This caused some difficult problems for the Moroccan sultan.
However, his confusion could not last longer. The wealthy and relatively active US government quickly sent him the answers without him having to consider these issues too carefully.
Mohammed 5th met with the American envoy in the garden of his exquisite palace, and the envoy brought naturally the greetings from the US president.
"Thank you very much for your concern, and welcome your Special Envoy. I hope you will have a pleasant holiday here!"
The so-called vacation as an excuse for Franklin Roosevelt - Harry Hopkins, as before, had a gentle smile on his face. When facing his target person, he did not take too many circles, but directly got to the point.
"Look at your lord, there are very huge changes in North Africa now. The war is here because of Europeans. I believe that this is a very unacceptable thing for you.
If you plan to change the status quo, then I think now is probably the time when you can decide the future of Morocco. If you want, I think our U.S. government and the major governments of the Allied forces can assure you that after the war in the future, Morocco can gain complete independence. What do you think?"
Faced with this temptation, it was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for the 5th generation of Muhammad, who had always been difficult to choose.
Chapter completed!