The Battle of Sakurajima probably started in early May 2005, and it was probably the end of July when everything came to an end.
Judging from the time of a battle, it is actually quite short.
But if you look at the battle losses, it’s probably the largest single battle loss for humanity in history.
After all, if you only look at the numbers, even if you include the legendary Bai Qi who killed 400,000 people, the world-famous meat grinder battles of World War I and World War II were not even a fraction of the fall of the island nation.
After all, the population of Sakurajima at that time was in the hundreds of millions, and the only ones who were rescued in the end were the lucky ones who could take the boat.
The remaining ones may not survive more than half a year.
".Plane war is too cruel."
"No matter how cruel the world wars were in the past, they were still fights between humans. Even inhuman lunatics wanted to occupy territory and enslave the people. But now, the alien races probably only need land and food."
"They view us as food. Humans who cannot swim are not even worth being slaves. Some places have raised livestock and later found that the cost performance is very low, not as good as pork. Beef grows fat quickly and tastes bad.
Just deal with it directly.”
"Perhaps, we should strengthen cooperation between countries. There seems to be no difference in nationality, ethnicity, skin color, etc. in front of foreign races."
Even though there have been countless publicity campaigns about the cruelty of plane wars in the past, they are not as direct and cruel as this time.
In the past world wars and even wars of annihilation, no matter how you say it, everyone is of the same race. Except for a very few who are completely inhumane, killing requires a price. Genocide is against human nature and lacks morality. At least in the past hundred years
In history, wars have been much milder, so gentle that many people have forgotten that this is essentially a competition for survival.
"UT (International Joint Consultative Organization) is expected to be reorganized this month and will build a more efficient national liaison mechanism, and is expected to form a military coordination committee within six months to coordinate military operations of various countries."
"Half a year? The day lilies are already cold."
This news made Lu Ping'an feel subtle. The invasion of foreign enemies did unite the world a little bit, but it was only a little bit.
Now in less than three months, almost all the scattered island countries in the Pacific have shipped. In another half a year, I am afraid that they will all be shipped to Europa and Citigroup. And this is not a powerful organization like the World United Organization or the Earth Government in novels and movies.
It is the level of "military cooperation" and "coordination of military operations".
To put it in layman's terms, it means creating a group for everyone. If something goes wrong, everyone can discuss it directly without having to make appointments one by one to meet on the phone.
Useful, but not very useful.
And the coordination of military operations is even more nonsense. Are you confident that your country's military will be controlled by other countries? So "coordination" is probably the limit in name, but more of a big stage for war of words and shirking of responsibilities.
"Both the theory of quick victory and the theory of failure are undesirable, especially for people like us."
Lieutenant General Su, Lu Ping'an's nominal deputy, is very optimistic. After all, this kind of international alliance is very new to him. It seems that the international situation is improving.
Two days ago, there was a direct phone call between Citigroup and Dongguo's military leaders. In the end, the two parties did not slap the table and curse each other. This can be called an epic historical progress.
We did suffer a loss in the early stage, but it was also because we were not prepared. When countries unite to deal with the crisis, the situation should get better and better. This is the mainstream concept in the recent newspapers and periodicals.
In fact, this is also the view of most senior military officials. Countries have even begun to trade some second-tier military technologies, which means that countries do not regard each other as their main enemies and have begun to cooperate with each other to a certain extent.
Perhaps, before too long, there will really be a "new thing" like the United Nations Army.
"hehe."
Lu Ping'an was too lazy to talk about it. Having experienced another world line, he had actually seen the United Nations military and knew the essence of this multinational coordination mechanism. Each country has its own operational goals and interests, and in the end it will most likely become
A big country brings a group of younger brothers, and "union" eventually became a title.
"Young people, don't be so pessimistic. Let me tell you some good news. Our country has launched political reforms and military changes, the state parliament has given up some procedural responsibilities, and Wangjing has prepared some good shows."
"It's fun, let's talk about it."
Having said that, Lu Ping'an was looking forward to it. After two generations of experience, he did not believe in the United Nations, because a coalition that could not achieve consistent interests would appear weak and inefficient. However, Dongguo has always been a national system that can accomplish great things. It has done so many things before.
I have such a good life as the Nirvana Project.
When it really plans to do something, you can still look forward to it.
"The protracted war has become a foregone conclusion, and it is natural to move from a normal state to a war state."
Lu Ping'an looked at the other party calmly, who doesn't know this? Let's have some hard stuff.
". A large-scale recruitment, at least 500,000 army and navy in the first phase. At the same time, we will start building a new air force. Airships will fully enter the second line. It seems that there are plans for new aircraft. The country will fully shift to the military industry. There is a five-year plan. By then, our weapons and equipment will be
It will be two different things than it is now. You seem to have a military industry, and you must have had a share of the big orders at that time."
This is undoubtedly good news. The five-year plan is regarded as the traditional virtue of the East, and this time the comprehensive shift to the military industry is not just a slogan.
This means that the previous technological reserves, alien knowledge, and extraordinary technologies are all unlocked, all reserves are started to be industrialized, and then the Eastern Kingdom's world-leading industrial capabilities are used to turn them into military products to arm the army.
"You are also an important part of it. All members of the army will become extraordinary."
Well, this is really good news. Lu Ping'an knew why every few minutes, he felt like he was being swept around by a quasi-god. They were probably scared by themselves and were afraid that they would get lost in the sea.
Lu Ping'an thought for a moment and suddenly realized that this was not another new world that required climbing the technology tree all over again. God knows to what extent the technology reserves in this world were.
And if my calculations are correct, the next round of technological innovation will completely change the shape of war.
"drone"
"Well, do you have any news? This is indeed the focus of the new five-year plan. A large number of mechanical spiritual masters have been activated. The new AI sapiens will receive human rights, and they will be our war partners.
"
Lu Ping'an was also stunned for a moment. He felt that Wan Jing was a bit extreme.
He only thought of the drone swarms brought about by AI technology, but he didn't expect that extraordinary AI would come directly here.
Needless to say, just thinking about it can predict a complete change in the shape of war. The problem is always stability and security.
“Giving human rights?”
"Well, they have the same level of citizenship as those from outside the land. By the way, the identity mechanism for visitors from the outside world will also need to be adjusted. There may be an honorary citizenship that requires two years of service."
Okay, Eastern version of the foreign mercenary army?
But at this moment, Lu Ping'an realized that Wanjing's judgment on the situation was probably quite bad, and they were preparing for a long-term war.
".Not just those fishmen, even if we survive the current disaster, the next one will happen sooner or later."
Lieutenant General Su patted Lu Ping'an on the shoulder, which was a comfort to the young man and an internal message from the top brass of the army.
Obviously, the Dongguo military is also undergoing internal reforms, not only in military structure and military equipment, but also in strategic expectations. The war will become long-term, and then the war will also become a daily routine. A quick victory is not advisable. Daily preparations and rounds
War meetings have become mainstream.
Lu Pingping opened his eyes and looked at the endless coastline, the eroded island.
Perhaps, this loss will bring time to the Eastern Kingdom. The important strategic transformation period and mobilization period may be a failed battle on the map, but in the long-term strategy, it is a space-for-time, while unifying ideas.
A big victory in adjusting the internal shape.
".For the continuation of mankind, save us, even if we are just children."
Inexplicably, Lu Ping'an remembered the words of a disaster victim who longed for salvation.
Looking at the island that had gradually fallen into a foreign land, he opened his mouth, but in the end he could only say the same words.
".For the continuation of the race and the continuation of human civilization."