Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 1375 Three Fleets

Speaking of mustaches, a month ago, the Bavarian corporal just became the head of the German Workers' Party and officially entered the German political arena.

When Corporal Bavaria joined the Workers' Party, it had only 95 members.

After retiring from the army, the Bavarian corporal devoted all his energy to the management of the Workers' Party. He designed the party flag and emblem of the Workers' Party, reformed the Workers' Party, and raised funds to buy the "People's Observer".

Guess where Corporal Bavaria got his money from?

Although Rock is in southern Africa, he has always paid great attention to Europe.

In Europe today, there is a dark tide surging under the calm surface. Revolutionaries, dictators, and opportunists are secretly accumulating strength, and southern Africa must also be prepared.

This is undoubtedly Rock's task again. While Philip promised to send a telegram to British Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, he casually asked about the reorganization of the Union Army.

"The navy and air force are easy to handle. Basically, the southern African navy and air force are the main ones. We have added a new military airport in Cabinda and recruited some African soldiers to join the army. Now the reorganization has been completed." The focus of Rock's work during this time is reorganization.

After the establishment of the Southern African Union, the total strength of the coalition forces is about 35, of which the total strength of the three navy fleets is 7.5, and the air force has four divisions with a total strength of 6.5.

African-American soldiers are recruited mainly to form the Marine Corps and Airborne Forces. Officers and technical arms are mainly white and Chinese. African-American soldiers are cannon fodder to put it bluntly.

The main reason is that the cost is low. After the end of the World War, a newly enlisted southern African private was paid more than 150 rand a year, and an African-American soldier was paid only 60 rand. So after the increase in the number of troops, Roque felt that it was the opposite. More easily, the Kingdom of Congo, the Republic of Congo, Madagascar, and West Africa add up to 1800 million rand for the coalition forces every year.

"The army is also dominated by the southern African army. After gradually replacing equipment, we have formed two armored divisions, plus eight ordinary infantry divisions, with a total strength of about 21." Rock's most important thing is the army However, the navy and air force are important, but the final solution to the problem still depends on the army.

"Ten divisions, 21 people?" Philip is quite familiar with the formation of the army. During the World War, the formation of the Southern African Expeditionary Force was a bit chaotic. Some divisions had a full staff of 18000, while others had only 15000. Some were dissatisfied in the later period. There are even only about 13000 people in the division.

"We have now abolished the formation of the artillery division and dispersed the artillery division into all units. The armored division has a relatively large number of people. The two divisions have nearly 5 people. The ordinary infantry division still has 1.8 people. Go to the logistics force, with a total strength of 21." Rock is quite satisfied with the current configuration. The previous armored division and a mountain division really cannot meet the security needs of southern Africa.

It is much better now, eight divisions of light infantry, two divisions were arranged by Rock to Port Elizabeth, two divisions were stationed in the coastal city of Cabinda in the Kingdom of Congo, and another division was in Madagascar. Whale Bay, Port Edward, and Cape Town where troops were dispatched.

These are professional armies that Roque mentioned, and there are engineering units composed of conscripts in southern Africa. These units have also absorbed many soldiers of African descent and are scattered throughout southern Africa.

"Locke, if, I mean if—if a conflict breaks out between us and the United States one day, how likely is Southern Africa to win?" Philip's question probably doesn't just include the United States.

"If there is a day, with our current naval strength, we will not be able to break through the enemy's sea blockade, but with the assistance of the air force, we are fully capable of preventing the enemy from landing." Rock still has confidence in the air force, and the navy It's hard to say, although Rock doesn't like battleships, he won't belittle the role of battleships.

To put it bluntly, the southern African navy is still insufficient. If the southern African navy is equipped with a dozen or twenty aircraft carriers, then once a war breaks out between southern Africa and the United States, Rock is confident that he can go directly to New York.

Same goes for London.

"Although this possibility is not great, we must be prepared." Philip was prepared for danger in times of peace. He asked this question suddenly, and it must not be groundless.

Rock nodded silently, and Rock would be ready without Philip's reminder.

The next day, Roque received a telegram from the British War Department. The War Department was preparing to hold a military exercise in the Atlantic Ocean and asked Southern Africa to send troops to participate.

"The Congo and West Africa have been tested and can be delivered at any time. Do you want to transfer the Congo and West Africa to participate in the exercise?" Derek Dodd's face is not very good, and he is now in his 60s.

"Derek, if you don't feel well, don't hold on." Rock was worried about Derek Dodd's body. Some time ago, Derek Dodd passed out in the office and was sent to the hospital. The test results were not good.

Doctors suspect Derek Dodd has cancer, but there is no cure.

Human beings have discovered cancer for more than 2000 years, but unfortunately there has been no proper treatment method. After the discovery of radiation, cancer finally has physical therapy, but the effect is still not good.

"Don't worry about me, my lord. I am a soldier. I hope to die on a combat post, not a hospital bed." Derek Dodd had a calm expression. Cancer is still an incurable disease, and there is no targeted drug.

"The Congo and the West Africa will not participate in the exercise to avoid stimulating the Royal Navy. The Marine Corps and the Air Force will also not participate in the exercise. We must keep a low profile." Rock faced it correctly. People always have birth, old age, sickness and death, which cannot be avoided.

Southern Africa has made rapid progress after taking over the four battleships. Now the "Congo" and "West Africa" ​​have undergone trial voyages, and the "Mozambique" and "East India" have also been launched and are being equipped and outfitted. They can be delivered to the Navy within this year.

Edward Shipyard and Walvis Bay Shipyard have accumulated a lot of experience through the modification of four battleships. Now the two shipyards are also building aircraft carriers at the same time, one of which is two, and it is expected to be completed within two years.

After the delivery of the aircraft carrier, Southern Africa will have four battleships and four aircraft carriers, plus a large number of light and heavy cruisers, enough to protect the safety of Southern Africa.

"Where's the auxiliary ship?" Derek Dodd's face was sallow, and he was in good spirits.

Southern African capital ships are restricted, auxiliary ships have no restrictions.

As early as during the World War, two hospital ships were built in Southern Africa, which played an important role during the World War.

After the end of the World War, Southern Africa summed up the experience and lessons during the World War and increased the research on auxiliary ships.

Southern Africa now has auxiliary ships such as transport ships, medical ships, supply ships, and amphibious landing ships. They are classified and powerful, and they are more professional than the Royal Navy.

"You can send some auxiliary ships to participate. Hospital ships and supply ships are fine, and landing ships are fine." Rock doesn't want to show all his wealth to the Royal Navy. The hospital ships and supply ships are fine, and landing ships—

What does Southern Africa want to do?

Rock himself felt that he couldn't justify it.

"Do you want to transfer Button back?" Derek Dodd knew how much Rock attached to Button. Even though Button was still very young, once Derek Dodd retired, Button was likely to take over Derek Dodd's position.

The southern African navy has always been short-sighted, with a limited number of capable and experienced generals, and Patton is already one of the best.

After the World War, European countries disarmed one after another. Through major human resource companies, Southern Africa has recruited many talents from Europe to supplement the Southern African Navy. Although these people have good abilities, after all, they have been in Southern Africa for a short time. Lacking a sense of identity and a serious lack of centripetal force, it will take time for them to gain Rock's trust.

"Okay, send a telegram to Patton—" Of course, Rock will not let Patton miss this opportunity. Depending on what the Ministry of War means, joint military exercises will be held every year in the future, not only in southern Africa, but overseas such as Canada, Australia, and India. Both Dominions and Colonies participate.

In addition to Patton, the name of Colonel Jackson Marshall, captain of the heavy cruiser "Edward", was on the list of Southern Africa participating in the joint exercise drawn up by Rock.

After Colonel Jackson Marshall, the "Second of Ten Thousand Years", came to southern Africa, he finally became the captain of the heavy cruiser "Edward".

The heavy cruiser "Edward" is the flagship of the Edward fleet, and the commander of the fleet, Robert Bernal, is a rare naval general in southern Africa.

Robert Bernal, 65, served in the Royal Navy in his early years. He came to southern Africa in 1887 and served as the chief of staff of the Second Division of the Cape Colony.

Before the World War, Robert Bernal was once marginalized. During the World War, there was a serious shortage of experienced generals in southern Africa, and Roque had to use some generals from the colonial period to return to the army.

Robert Bernal was then Deputy Commander of the Home Forces.

After the World War, the arms of southern Africa were adjusted, and Robert Bernal came to the Navy as the commander of the Edward Fleet.

This position is also temporary. Robert Bernal will retire in two years. At that time, the Edward Fleet may also be renamed the Indian Ocean Fleet.

In Rock's plan, the final forms of the three southern African fleets should be the home fleet, the Atlantic fleet, and the Indian Ocean fleet.

Among the three major fleets, the Indian Ocean Fleet is the most important. After all, the Indian Ocean is related to the core interests of southern Africa.

Followed by the Atlantic Ocean, the safety of the waterway between southern Africa and Europe is also the top priority, and there is no room for mistakes.

However, the local fleet, which should be the strongest, is not valued by Rock.

After all, in southern Africa, the southern African family dominates, and there is no threat at all.

Therefore, the local fleet, which is a symbolic fleet, does not matter whether it is strong or not.

(End of this chapter)