The Rise of the Empire

Are the British strong? Nature is very strong. In this era, the British say that they are second, and no one dares to say that they are the first! But the problem is, your strongest is in the whole world, but if you go to a certain area, it's hard to say, the so-called strong dragon does not suppress the local snake. In North America, the British really can't do anything to the United States! The population and industry of the Americans are strong enough to stop any power in America.

The British intentionally or unintentionally smashed the overseas interest system that the United States has operated for decades into pieces. The purchasing agent incident in Brazil in South America proved eloquently that the Americas are not the Americas of the Americans, and Britain’s position in South America is still strong enough. . And with the support of the United Kingdom, the Japanese even solved the Far East Fleet that the United States spent years building up cleanly! Not only was the dream of entering the Far East shattered, but even the springboard was taken away!

The Americans really didn't expect that the Japanese did it in just a few days, something that the Germans had been trying to do in Samoa for more than ten years.... It can be said that the Americans almost lost their overseas influence in just a few weeks! At this point, the United States has nothing to worry about, because there is nothing to lose! And it is impossible for Americans who have suffered such a big loss to swallow their anger!

The so-called barefoot is not afraid of wearing shoes, Americans who have nothing to lose now will naturally no longer worry about gains and losses, and if a powerful country absolutely really loses its face, then the revenge will naturally not be a small fight! Americans are angry, and the consequences are severe.

Although this is the case, it is different in practice, because Britain is too strong at this time. In terms of finance, Britain and France are respected. Although Americans are rich, they have little right to speak.... It is even more impossible to have a military confrontation in the name of the country. On the one hand, they cannot bear the consequences, and at the same time, the Americans have unprecedented distrust of their own military power. Before the Philippine naval battle broke out, the Americans would never have thought that they would lose to the yellow-skinned dwarfs in the Far East!

Britain's powerful navy and trade power are like a big net, linking the entire colonial system into one, while effectively deterring any challenger! The Americans thought about it for a long time and didn't find a place to start. Even at the beginning, the dispute between Britain and the Boers did not catch the eyes of the Americans. It’s just that I couldn’t find a place later, so I decided to give it a try in South Africa!

"So how many troops does your country plan to organize? And how to solve the equipment problem?" Prince Ruprecht asked after thinking for a while. It would be best if Americans were willing to intervene in the Boer War. The hatred between the United States and Britain will further deepen, which is great for Germany, and we must support it!

"The first batch is about 5,000 people. We plan to use your country's weapons. Of course, as a mercenary, the Boers must pay a certain amount of money and equip them as employers. The route of entry is planned to be from Portugal. Enter Southwest Africa." Roosevelt thought for a while and said.

"This is fine, but mercenaries cannot have weapons when they enter Portugal. Otherwise, the Portuguese side will not allow them. We will hand over the weapons you need directly to the Boer government, and your country's personnel will get the weapons when they are in place."

The Prince's idea of ​​separating people from guns is not just from the perspective of the convenience of entering Mozambique. The key point is that if the Americans also have ideas about Mozambique, if the American mercenaries with guns and people overthrow the local Portuguese garrison, they will announce Incorporating it into the colonial system of the United States will be troublesome. It is inconvenient for the Germans to do something to the Americans!

"Then, Your Highness,

When do you think the Boer War will start? What will happen after the start? "Roosevelt asked a very practical question.

"The Boers will probably launch an attack at the end of 1898. After the war, the Boers will have two main directions of attack. One is to launch an attack on the eastern coast of South Africa in order to gain access to the sea and get help from compatriots who are also descendants of the Netherlands. One direction of attack should be the railway line from Cape Town to the interior." The prince thought for a while and said.

"So what do you think of the combat effectiveness of the Boer army?" Roosevelt thought for a while and said.

"Everyone in the Boer army is an excellent fighter, but compared to the regular army, they lack sufficient discipline and toughness. Although the Boers began to change this problem a few years ago, the specific effect is hard to say, but it is certain Yes, the Boers will never be afraid of a British army of the same size in field battles. The only problem is siege warfare. They lack heavy artillery, and facing a stronghold that is difficult to conquer, their morale will drop sharply." Prince Ruprecht thought I want to say.

"Then what do you think the correct strategy for the Boers should be?" Roosevelt asked after a moment of silence.

"Naturally, it was to lure the British to launch an attack first, weakening the already weak troops in South Africa and reducing the difficulty of attacking fortifications. Then they quickly concentrated their forces to attack eastward and occupy coastal ports. Of course, under the deterrence of the British navy, they It is impossible to obtain supplies from overseas. But at least the port can be destroyed to ensure the safety of the flanks. Then concentrate on attacking Cape Town and launch blacks to resist British colonial rule. "Prince Ruprecht gave himself to Kruger's plan was revealed.

In the prince's view, most of the time, military operations can only have one focus. Although the Boers had an absolute numerical advantage at the beginning, the entire British southern Africa was still too big for the 80,000 Boer Army. The vast wilderness greatly dispersed the power of the Boers. Surround it. At this time, when the troops are in possession, it is natural to break through the opponent's strong fortified area to ensure the safety of the flanks and prepare for the future confrontation with the British army.

After getting a general understanding of the prince's strategy, Roosevelt also explained the plan of the US military. After a disastrous defeat, the Americans were very distrustful of the quality of their military. So he hoped to have German military officers to provide guidance and help, and in this regard, the prince naturally agreed. Of course, all the Germans who participated in the American "mercenaries" were retired military officers, and even their nationalities were temporarily changed. In order to avoid revenge from the British, the prince handled it very carefully.

Of course, this matter will take some time to prepare, and before that, what the United States and Germany need to do is to stabilize the state of Hawaii first. As for American Samoa, the Americans still have not given up. With the last sliver of fantasy, I hope to get it back through diplomatic channels, but it is a pity that the Americans met the Japanese!

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