Pamela Mountbatten, who was raising her baby in Perth, received a telegram from London expounding some views on composite armor.
The successful entry of the Tiger armed helicopter into the British Army can be regarded as a solid step for the Mountbatten Group's Lockheed route, but just one Tiger armed helicopter is not enough.
In comparison, Lockheed is famous for its air force equipment, but Alan Wilson has nothing to do with the technical service of the air force. Although he can draw a very similar appearance, this is only the first step, turning it into a physical object.
A large number of researchers are needed to practice, otherwise Pamela Mountbatten would not build wind tunnel facilities in Australia.
The Army's equipment is much simpler. The Army's characteristics are standard for powerful countries, but the Army's strength is often not obvious. In the field of the Army, being strong on paper does not necessarily lead to a heart-stirring war of annihilation.
The navy is much easier. The strength and weakness of the navy are like a chasm. The German High Seas Fleet fought against the Royal Navy Fleet in Jutland. Even if the exchange ratio was a victory, the overall strength was still so hopeless that the German navy did not dare to go to sea again.
The Japanese Combined Fleet sneak attacked the U.S. Navy, and was later beaten by the United States. The strength of the navy can often be deduced before the war begins. In the age of sailing battleships, there was still the possibility of an upset. In the age of steel, the weak will defeat the strong.
It simply doesn’t exist anymore.
The characteristics of the army are so powerful that they are not obvious. Weapons are very important, troop sources are very important, morale is very important, organizational strength is very important, training is very important, and no aspect is unimportant. To have a strong army, it is not just about being technologically advanced.
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It seems that the Army's weapons are not so valuable, but the gap between the Army and the Navy and Air Force needs to be made up in other directions.
Army weapons do not have such a high threshold, which is suitable for the Mountbatten Group to squeeze into the military industry at this time.
Alan Wilson only knew the basic principles of composite armor, but that was enough for Army tanks.
As long as you conduct an experiment, you can immediately see the difference. He does not need to draw a picture of the outer shell of an airplane. First, he must build a large wind tunnel.
Many indicators of the Chieftain tank are those of third-generation tanks, but because it appeared so early, it has become the most advanced and backward weapon. The Chobham armor will appear more than ten years later, while the Chieftain tank is a pure steel weapon.
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In the field of tanks, the Soviet Union is the benchmark, and both the United Kingdom and the United States are the pursuers. It is better to rely on ourselves to expect the United States to provide any beneficial suggestions, not to mention that the diplomatic friction between the United Kingdom and the United States is still continuing.
"Composite armor and explosive reactive armor?" Pamela Mountbatten glanced at her eldest daughter and asked her to discipline her two younger brothers. She picked up the phone and dialed the number of the Governor's Mansion, "Uncle Slim, can you help me?"
I’m busy, let’s discuss with Australia and ask for a few Centurion tanks for experiments. What experiments are now a secret.”
"I really can't do anything to you. The new governor is coming to take over. Well, I'll help you before I leave office." Marshal Slim reluctantly agreed, "I'll communicate with the Australian military."
The Centurion tank is the main tank that Britain exports vigorously. With Alan Wilson's presence, the export intensity will only expand and not shrink. Even the Centurion tanks in Nigeria are prepared to be included in Nigeria's foreign debt to the United Kingdom after independence.
Australia also has 143 Centurion tanks in service. Pamela Mountbatten wanted to borrow a few for modification experiments, and this tank was perfect.
If everything goes well, coupled with the successful experience of the Tiger armed helicopter, the Mountbatten Group will become a reliable supplier of the British Army. It will eat its food one bite at a time. It will first become a reliable supplier of the Army, and then it can peek into the military orders of the Navy and Air Force.
The Lockheed Road designed by Alan Wilson for his wife also kept pace with the times. From the late 1950s to the early 1960s, Britain no longer needed massive equipment orders due to the loss of its colonies.
The military-industrial enterprises that supported the British Empire were also beginning to have a difficult time. A large number of arms companies that existed during World War II would undergo a large number of mergers.
This is a good opportunity for the Mountbatten Group, which has already expanded its assets. The prestigious military industry enterprise is desperate and needs a wealthy successor. The Mountbatten Group can also use this to usher in a transformation and no longer need to sell raw materials.
I started working on a small business and switched to doing something with a technical content, such as becoming a peer with Lockheed.
Although this is suspected of embezzling high-quality British assets, rather than dying in obscurity, it is better to hand it over to the Mountbatten Group, and maybe it can be reborn, which is not possible.
An example is de Havilland. Didn’t the Comet airliner sell very well? Now it has taken the lead in launching a mature regional airliner. Although Boeing is catching up with fierce momentum, de Havilland is still the top spot in the world’s civil aviation airliners.
In the headquarters building of Woodpecker Films in France, Ingrid Bergman, who was tall and wearing a white shirt, was preparing food. Hedy Lamarr came out of the bedroom yawning and said with a smile, "What else do you need to prepare? Drink milk."
That’s it.”
Hedy Lamarr meant something, and Ingrid Bergman had a very vivid nickname, Nordic Cow.
"Is he awake?" Ingrid Bergman rolled her eyes at the first vase in history and asked in a low voice.
"No, I'm still drying out in bed." Hedy Lamarr said, seemingly after recollection, "The man is so energetic in the morning, I almost wanted to wake him up for morning exercises."
Half an hour later, the two female CEOs of Woodpecker Pictures watched with fascination as Ellen Wilson devoured the food, "You don't know how busy I am. The French are not easy to get in touch with. I have to let the Prime Minister visit Paris first. I really don't know how De Gaulle can do it."
I thought, but fortunately Prime Minister Eden is willing to start the visit first."
"If you are so busy, you can relax less by coming to the company less." Hedy Lamarr exposed the man's self-promotion.
"What are you talking about, Heidi." Ingrid Bergman said rather displeasedly, "Alan can come here at any time, and the company's door is always open to him."
Hedy Lamarr couldn't help rolling her eyes, as if her door was not open for this man.
After drinking a cup of tea, Alan Wilson officially entered a state of health. The physical strength he had spent yesterday slightly recovered. He grabbed Hedy Lamarr's arm and pulled her into his arms and asked, "Is the door here open for me at any time?"
"As long as you think about it, when have I never been open to you?" Hedy Lamarr's face turned red and she whispered, "As long as you make a request, when will I refuse it?"
It seems that there really isn’t! Alan Wilson recalled the treatment issues and couldn’t find any faults. San Fernando’s full package was no problem.
"Oh, by the way, Lana's daughter Cheryl knows about it. She may want to come to Europe to live temporarily." Alan Wilson can forget some chores, but he will not forget the request of the Zodiac, and the two female presidents will not forget it.
Knowing what happened to Lana Turner, everyone showed some sympathy.
It is difficult to say who has a better relationship with the United States, Britain or France.
France is still keeping silent, but is slowly stripping away NATO troops stationed on its territory. Britain and the United States are in tit-for-tat diplomatic confrontation over the Iranian oil crisis, which has also dragged Germany into the water.
Germany didn't have to be dragged into the water, but it didn't have him as the pro-European permanent undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Taking advantage of others is not as good as taking advantage of the Dragoon sisters. In a one-on-one battle with Germany and the United States, our country is invincible. Even if we compromise in the end, we can give an explanation to the citizens. It is not that our army is incompetent but that the enemy is too cunning.
This is also fair to Germany and the United States. The United States gave Germany a flying coffin, and Germany responded with a seal. Both sides have a bright future, and no one has the right to blame the other.
Regarding Prime Minister Eden's visit, the French media commented that it was a victory for de Gaulleism.
Since de Gaulle came to power, independence, a word that Alan Wilson is no longer familiar with, has become a word that the French often hear. The implementation of de Gaulleism is important for safeguarding France's sovereignty and independence, improving France's international status, and promoting European unity and a multipolar world.
cultural development has a positive effect.
For this reason, France is now similar to the Soviet system countries in some aspects, such as the emphasis on face. De Gaulle himself would only wait until the head of a country visits France before he would pay a return visit.
However, the United Kingdom does not pay attention to this kind of face-saving project, at least Prime Minister Eden does not pay attention to it. De Gaulle wanted Eden to visit France first, so he came directly. However, when announcing to the outside world, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will naturally emphasize that this is at the invitation of De Gaulle to France.
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Britain and France, the two old rulers of the previous era, have come together again. Prime Minister Eden received a warm welcome as soon as he arrived in Paris. This may be the most shocking visit in his life.
Although de Gaulle asked Eden to visit first, he also gave him the most magnificent welcome and publicly stated at the first meeting that he would return to the UK in the short term.
"Europe cannot do without the leadership of Britain and France. Only in this way can people see a peaceful, united and prosperous Europe." De Gaulle told the gathered reporters, "We warmly welcome the Prime Minister's visit to France."
"The great influence of the United Kingdom and France on the current world cannot be obliterated." Prime Minister Eden also said, "On many issues, the two countries need to adopt a unified stance to stabilize the world. Some issues may not be discussed in one visit.
Finally, Mr. President’s return visit to the UK, I believe the whole UK is looking forward to it.”
The leaders of Britain and France expressed their stance one after another, and the entire Elysee Palace burst into loud cheers.