Chapter 379: The First Great Battle in the Gulf of Aden
The naval battle between the Far East Group and the Ottoman Empire has become the focus, but all countries know that the Ottoman Empire's naval fleet will inevitably follow the old path of the French High Seas Fleet, because the Far East Navy fleet is not a piece of paper. In addition, the latest data released by the Far East
Typhoon-class strategic submarines have entered service, so all countries are waiting for the outcome of this war situation.
The main location where the naval battle broke out was in the Gulf of Aden, which refers to the Arabian Sea between Yemen and Somalia. It is connected to the Red Sea in the north through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Its strategic location is like the Suez Canal. The Gulf of Aden is where all ships traveling between the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean
It is a necessary stop and is an important waterway in Europe.
In recent years, since the Far East gained a foothold in Somalia, the strategic value of the Gulf of Aden has been particularly valued by the Far East Group. There are also two famous deep-water seaports in the Gulf of Aden. The future development of the Far East will also be inseparable from here. After all, it is the gateway to the Indian Ocean.
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The Western routes, as well as fuel and trade transit points, can also guard the southeastern exit of the Mediterranean Sea and the entire Middle East region. They have a very important strategic position. If there is a confrontation between the Far East and European powers, the throat of the Suez Canal will be in the hands of the Far East.
Therefore, although the Far East Group has deployed a small number of maritime forces in this area, it has a certain degree of strength. However, Li Ningyu is unwilling to expose it in advance. Even if he declares war with the Ottoman Empire this time, Li Ningyu still does not show the full strength of the Far East.
The main thing is to continue to rely on the surprise and sneak attack capabilities of submarines to deal a severe blow to the Ottoman Empire's naval fleet.
In the first fierce sea battle, the Far East dispatched a fleet of Sea Snake submarines stationed in the Somali region to fight against a large number of destroyers, and there were also newly added light and heavy cruisers that entered the naval sequence of the Western Theater Command. However, none of the Far East's large sea-weapon ironclad battleships participated in the battle.
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Therefore, in the first naval battle, the offensive adopted by the Far East was a small surprise attack, divided, surrounded and annihilated. It seemed that it was preparing to fight a protracted war. However, the strategic intention of the Far East, which seemed to show weakness, conveyed to the rebel Hamid II.
A wrong message, he thought that the Far East's naval fleet deployed in the Western Theater was defeated by the Ottoman Empire's navy, or that the Far East did not dare to really fall out with the Ottoman Empire in the Middle East.
The rebels themselves are the people who actually control and hold the highest power of the country under the political system. The rebels completely or to a great extent restrict the various freedoms and rights of their own citizens and monopolize all the power of the country.
Under the command of an individual, this is enough to be called a leader. To a certain extent, Far East is also one, but Far East Group is actively building and improving government systems and procedures.
Li Ningyu is a creator, not a person who seizes the highest power in the country, so he cannot be called a rebel. The most common thing for revolutionaries is to forcibly control the people to obey the ruling class, often with suppression and surveillance. In the early days of revolution,
The meaning is that one person enjoys absolute power, and Li Ningyu echoes this.
In a broad sense, it means emperor, king, and president, but government and Zhuanzhi are not directly equivalent to tyrannical political rule. Therefore, the Far East Group began to develop a new political model in the early twentieth century, military dictatorship, and separation of military and political affairs.
, established an independent country, retained its authority, and played a stabilizing role in carrying out social reforms and promoting social change.
However, the rebel Hamid II continued to create bloody suppression in the country for his absolute right to rule. At the same time, in order to consolidate his rights and status, he established a large number of secret organizations in the country. The main purpose was to supervise the people and restrict
The freedom of the people, so fundamentally speaking, there is an essential difference between Li Ningyu and Hamid II.
The tyrant Hamid II also gradually developed his own arrogant character. In addition, in his twilight years, he became even more arrogant. Even if he is called a tyrant, it is not an exaggeration at all. From then on, he also developed
Characterized by arrogance, arrogance, impatience, and greed.
In his later years, Hamid II, while dreaming his great dreams, constantly ordered secret organizations in the country to kill people who were ready to vent their anger, even the ministers around him were no exception. At the same time, he also searched for beauties from all over the country.
Expanding his harem made it easier for him to drink and have fun. It was precisely because of the development of this character that he easily declared war on the Far East and made the next even more shocking actions.
Just after the rebel Hamid II publicly shouted to the Far East, the naval battle between the Far East and the Ottomans also came to an end for the first time.
The first naval battle continued. About three days later, the Ottoman Empire naval fleet was finally defeated by the Far East Fleet, sinking one battleship, one heavy cruiser, three light cruisers, eight destroyers, and more than ten ships.
The frigates and torpedo ships were defeated in the first battle, while the Far East Navy only lost one heavy cruiser and three destroyers, and the remaining ships were slightly damaged or intact.
In this first battle, the Ottoman Empire's naval fleet was completely defeated by the Far East, but their effective strength still existed. At least half of the Ottoman Empire's naval fleet was still floating on the sea. Many people were very puzzled afterwards. They all
I don’t understand why the Far East Navy didn’t defeat the Ottoman Empire’s navy in one fell swoop.
Does the Far East Navy really only have such great capabilities?
Although the authorities of various countries are not sure about this at present, this is the fact. Faced with the clamor of the rebel Hamid II, Li Ningyu and the Far East Group fell silent. This is not the style of Li Ningyu and the Far East Group at all.
, the contents inside are worthy of deep thought by all countries.
But just as countries were speculating on how the Far East Group and Li Ningyu would respond to the clamor of the rebel Hamid II, another earth-shattering event occurred in the Middle East, and this incident had nothing to do with the Far East Group and Li Ningyu.
There is also an inseparable connection.
The alliance between Britain and the Ottoman Empire naturally formed a naval and land coalition, but Britain never declared war on the Far East. However, shortly after the first naval battle, the British authorities also issued an announcement against the Far East Group. In the statement, the British authorities only explained that they were attacking the Han
He also warned the Far East Group that if Far East soldiers participated in the war between Britain and the Kingdom of Hijaz, it would represent a declaration of war between the Far East Group and Britain.
Therefore, Britain will launch its own offensive against the Far East Group all over the world at the same time. It is hoped that the Far East Group can understand the form clearly and not make fearless sacrifices. However, even with such a message that seems to be just a final warning, the Far East Group is in a hurry.
Then I sent a call back.
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