How to provide aid, especially to maximize British interests, is a big problem.
To put it simply, of course we want to save India, but we can’t really save it. But we won’t even be willing to write a blank check like we did with Ukraine.
The British military still needs to be mobilized, which is also good for Britain.
"It can highlight the importance of the Royal Navy, right? For such a global mobilization of forces, do you expect the Belfast strategic transport aircraft? Not to mention that a few have not yet been built, and there are orders from Germany and France.
Even if there is a strategic transport aircraft fleet that can be relied on, it cannot be used because the planes fly too fast."
Really flying to the place, what if Nehru really thinks that Britain is here to join the war? Then should Britain join or not? Not join, India still has a lot of British capital, and the entire country's import and export are still settled in pounds sterling.
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Add in, what about the import and export of Hong Kong, and the industrial base of Malaya? In these two places, Chinese people account for the majority of the population, and they are the support of the current British Empire.
The UK is only providing assistance. Even if it is limited to the threat of war, it can still ensure the smooth operation of the two places. But it cannot really invest its armed forces in the war.
In essence, the greatest effect of this war on Britain is the same as Ukraine's effect on NATO.
The UK can provide all-round support, but it cannot really invest its own military power, just like NATO will never go to war with Russia because of Ukraine. This is the same reason.
"In a sense, the benefits of success are huge, but the risks are also huge. It's almost like dancing on a tightrope." Mountbatten was a little amazed. His son-in-law was quite adventurous at times.
"The risk is still controllable, and we are not facing the Soviet Union." Alan Wilson said with a smile, "If this strategic transportation can demonstrate the role of the navy, I believe the marshal will also be happy."
Mountbatten raised his eyebrows. His son-in-law never said that India would lose. All the arrangements were based on the consequences of India's complete defeat. "In fact, based on the distance between the core territories of the two parties in the dispute location, India has an advantage. Even if it fails,
, it shouldn’t be too miserable.”
"Not for a country that is truly a strong army, but yes for a country that considers itself to be a strong country with an army." Alan Wilson did not have to answer the question with the rhetoric of a civil servant, but he could only answer this way.
The top-heavy nature of the Indian army is a historical problem that has started since independence. There are also problems with forward deployment. A serious army power will never put heavy troops on the front line. That is something that Ukraine only does.
But this is what India does. As the name of the forward policy indicates, the army deployment is top-heavy. Alan Wilson estimated that once the front-line troops are divided and surrounded, it will be a problem whether India has a second-line troops deployment.
In fact, at this moment, the Indian soldiers on the front line were cursing Lieutenant General Kaul, who formulated the forward policy, as a stupid donkey.
Marshal Mountbatten agreed with his son-in-law's words that this rescue mission could demonstrate the importance of the navy in global force projection. For this reason, he revised his son-in-law's view that the Mediterranean Fleet should pass through the Suez Canal and transfer British East Africa to
Garrison transported to India.
"I believe that this time is enough for the two countries to solve their own problems." Mountbatten believed that this march route was more suitable. If Malaya's Pacific Fleet was mobilized, headed to East Africa and then returned to India, such a turnaround would be a bit difficult to avoid responsibilities.
It's too obvious.
This cannot explain why the Pacific Fleet can be mobilized to rush to India, but even a small amount of army troops cannot be mobilized to deter it.
It is much more reasonable to use the power of the Mediterranean Fleet. The distance is still very far, and the Atlantic Fleet can also be used to take over the vacancies left by the Mediterranean Fleet. This is more logical from a naval perspective.
Asked about the time for the transfer, Alan Wilson nodded and said, "I believe that one month is enough. If it doesn't work, you can reduce the speed appropriately. If the fleet is still halfway through the war after the war, Belfast can be dispatched at that time
A strategic transport plane loaded with British soldiers landed in Goa. Of course, the flags must be more prepared, and the reporters accompanying the army must also be prepared.”
"Oh, the Indians will definitely thank you." Mountbatten raised the corner of his mouth and discussed the naval transfer in a serious manner, because this sentence added a lot of comedy.
"Of course, no one loves India more than me." Alan Wilson did not feel embarrassed at all. He made his position clear. He showed his cards. He will definitely stand on the side of India. "I believe that the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Meeting in December will
Prime Minister Nehru will thank us." If Nehru would still attend!
In fact, this year's Commonwealth Prime Minister's Conference was held in October. After persuading the supreme authority Norman Brooke, Alan Wilson decided to hold it in December.
Holding it at that time is more appropriate for India, which has returned from a great victory, and can also demonstrate India's influence.
But if there is another more likely outcome, this time the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Meeting may become a different flavor. Alan Wilson estimates that Nehru will not attend.
The morning's vacation was over, and Alan Wilson was going back to work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. When he took a taxi, he was still mumbling Timaya's name.
Back in his office, Alan Wilson had already thought about it and decided to use Timaya, the former chief of staff, to direct a drama about destroying the Great Wall. This must be run by a professional media similar to the BBC. I don’t know who he is.
Dear wife, will you consider recharging media as a priority after arriving in Perth?
The current situation is still unknown. Although there is a special relationship between the Five Eyes Alliance and British India that once planted mines, Alan Wilson knows that there are two heats brewing, but it is still difficult to estimate which one will come to the surface first. Because of the British
From this perspective, he naturally hopes to fight on the top of the Himalayas first and pay the water first.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Once India's threats surface in advance, the UK can take military mobilization without any delay.
By the time the Cuban Missile Crisis became known to the whole world, the British navy had already set off, and there was no turning back. At least at the military level, Britain could leave the vortex of North America.
The war is going on in Asia, but the UK is in Europe and will not have any impact on the UK.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Alan Wilson took time out to light a third fire and sent a telegram to Northern Rhodesia.
The war in Katanga, Congo has been going on for more than a year. Grace sometimes wonders whether he really came here to be an internationalist fighter. For Northern Rhodesia, the low-intensity fighting state is not what it is.
How unacceptable it is, the loss of their armed forces is not significant.
But some suspicions have spread among the military, which will inevitably endanger his own status over time.
Just like Alan Wilson in London, waiting for which of the two hot spots will surface first, Grace is also waiting for when the opportunity mentioned by Alan Wilson will come. The two of them are on different continents, and they feel the same torture at this time.
During this period, Grace became more and more silent. If things go on like this, she might become a philosopher. At this moment, a man in military uniform pushed in the door and said, "Colonel, telegram from London."
Grace jumped up immediately. Such a big reaction startled the man who came in. Before he could react, Grace had snatched the telegram in his hand. The colonel in his eyes waved and said, "You get out first."
"Grace, my friend, this period of time is very boring, right? Or you are just suffering and waiting. You may have cursed me many times in your heart, right? Your waiting is reasonable, if you believe in me
Pin, you can do what you want to do now."
"Pay more attention to international news these days. Then you will know why this time is the most appropriate."
The telegram was not long, but for Grace, there was a sense of unfinished business at this moment.
"Call that Tshombe freedom fighter to come over." Grace picked up the phone, showing her white teeth in such a disgusting manner.
He couldn't wait and wanted to take action now. This was also the purpose of coming to Lubumbashi.
Chetnik, who followed Grace every step of the way, had been deployed around the Northern Rhodesian armed forces.
Regarding the Katangese Independence Army of Tshombe, and the British helping each other, and gathering forces from both sides to counterattack. The two had a very pleasant conversation, and Grace kept Tshombe until dark, and went out to say goodbye with some reluctance.
"Reinforcements will arrive soon, and Lumumba's ambition will not succeed." Grace promised solemnly.
"This is the best." Tshombe had no doubt that he was there, then got into the car and disappeared into the night.
The sky was dark, but Lubumbashi was still calm. At least that was what Tshombe thought. He thought he was wrong.
On this day, he, a native of Katanga, was attacked by Lumumba's forces leaning towards Lumumba. This was a very successful beheading operation, which was almost equivalent to completing this feat in the enemy's base camp.
At the same time, some troops chanted slogans to drive the colonists out and launched an attack in Lubumbashi. Buildings were set on fire, and this large Congolese city fell into bloody fighting.
Half of the province of Katanga is still in the hands of the independent armed forces, and this is especially true in Lubumbashi. Many citizens are at a loss and trembling at the sudden fighting. Gunfire rang out non-stop that night, and people listened to it constantly.
An unforgettable night was spent with the sound of gunfire.
"The respected independence leader Mr. Tshombe was killed in a well-planned attack by Lumumba elements last night. However, the troops who were instigated to rebel have been wiped out. Thank God, the city is now safe."
Overnight, the entire Lubumbashi fell into the hands of Grace, and the independent leader of Katanga died.