Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 1890 This is the Lighthouse

At the request of the Brazilian military government, the United States sent a team of about 50 military officers to Brazil to assist the Brazilian military government in training the army and guide the Brazilian military government in combat.

Colonel Harrison had the highest military rank among the US military advisors who came to Victoria with the Brazilian military government fleet. After the first day’s attack was frustrated, the US military advisors gathered in Colonel Harrison’s room for a meeting to summarize the first day’s battle. , by the way, to study how to conduct the next stage of war.

I have to say that the Brazilians still enjoy it very much. The warship has limited space, and even the captain can hardly have a spacious private space. Colonel Harrison has a suite with a living room and a meeting room, and the president lives directly on the warship. Suite feel.

And this is not the most excessive, it is said that the room where Barreto lived was larger and more luxuriously decorated than the room where Colonel Harrison lived.

It is indeed luxurious, with handmade carpets, crystal wine glasses, oil paintings full of South American style hanging on the walls, and gold edges on the armrests and backrests of the chairs.

Colonel Harrison shook his head, concentrating on the ongoing meeting, thinking about how to breach the defenses of the Mississippi National Guard.

"The Michigan National Guard is equipped with too many automatic weapons, the machine gun shooters are well-trained, and the troops are banned. The key is that we don't know how many enemies there are--" Major Tom from Wisconsin lamented that the Michigan National Guard showed Its combat effectiveness is no less than that of the US military, which has to be surprising.

"The information we have obtained shows that the Michigan National Guard is also equipped with an unknown number of tanks. In today's battle, the tanks equipped by the Michigan National Guard did not participate in the battle, which shows that the Michigan National Guard still has spare capacity in today's battle. .” Lieutenant Colonel Simmons from Georgia looked worried, no less than?Ha ha, this is a relatively subtle statement.

Those who are qualified to come to Brazil to be instructors are either veterans who have participated in the world wars, or good seedlings who have emerged in the US military in recent years, the so-called young men, who have a bright future.

Since they are all professionals, they have a good understanding of the military.

Judging from the performance of the Mississippi State National Guard in today's battle, it is no less than the US military. Even if the offensive force is replaced by the US military, it is estimated that they will be beaten to death under the tightly guarded city of Victoria.

"Since the use of naval guns is restricted, can we send planes to join the battle?" A positive suggestion from Carlisle, Florida, said that aircraft bombs are no less powerful than large-caliber naval guns, and they are more accurate.

After the World War, the development of aircraft was very fast. The American Grumman Corporation conducted research on the basis of the "Strong Wind" fighter and successfully developed the "Cerberus" fighter for deployment. So far, the U.S. Air Force has entered the era of monoplanes in an all-round way.

In the military purchase contract between the Brazilian military government and the United States, there are more than 40 aircraft including 100 "Cerberus" fighter jets. In order to better test the performance of the "Cerberus", these "Cerberus" are hired by the Brazilian military government The American pilots, including the ground crew, are composed of Americans. Without the permission of the Americans, the Brazilians cannot even approach these planes.

The performance of the "Cerberus" is not bad, and its overall performance is similar to the improved "Strong Wind" used in southern Africa at the end of the World War.

But now southern Africa has installed a new generation of "Gust" fighter jets, and the "Gust" has been retired as a whole. Therefore, if it is possible, the American consultants also hope to know what the "Cerberus" and the new "Quest" equipped in southern Africa are. how much difference.

Unfortunately, the aircraft ordered by the state capital of Michigan from southern Africa does not seem to include the Tornado fighter jets.

"If you use an airplane, you need to land and build an airport." Tom seriously discussed that the development level near Victoria Harbor is relatively high. If you want to build an airport, many places are suitable.

"We'd better land as soon as possible and set up a formal forward base. It's really uncomfortable to stay on the ship for a long time. I feel that it's hard to breathe—" Steven, who was sitting in the corner, had a painful expression, he was seasick.

"You deserve it, you landlubber—" Tom has a good relationship with Steven, and not only does he not sympathize, but he also makes trouble.

"Damn!" Steven limply raised a middle finger in Tom's direction. It's not known if Steven's eyes were bad, or it was intentional at all, more like he was aiming at Colonel Harrison.

"Okay gentlemen—the issue we are discussing now is how to break through the defense of the Michigan National Guard." Colonel Harrison was not in the mood to correct the rude behavior of his subordinates, and cared more about whether the advisory group could come up with a correct response.

The officers who were still enthusiastic just now shut up immediately.

Judging from the current situation, it seems hopeless to rely on the troops of the Brazilian military government to break through the defense of the Michigan National Guard.

"First of all, we need to find out how many troops there are in the Michigan National Guard in Victoria Harbor." Colonel Harrison has a big head. The intelligence work of the Brazilian military government is not good, and his understanding of Victoria and the Michigan National Guard is seriously insufficient.

"There should be no more than 5000 people——" Tom said the conclusion first, and then the reason: "—the intelligence we got, before the war, the total strength of the Michigan National Guard will not exceed 6. Considering that the main attack direction of the state is In Rio, other directions must also be taken into account, and the troops defending Victoria will not exceed 5000 people."

"After the outbreak of the war, Mississippi mobilized the state. Now the number of troops has increased to 10, and nearly half of them are receiving training in Belo Horizonte." Simmons looked serious. End the war, then the pressure on the Brazilian military government will increase.

It doesn't even take six months. If the training intensity is higher, the strength of the Michigan National Guard may double in three months.

"The area of ​​Victoria Harbor is not large. We can send a force to the back of Victoria Harbor to cut off the supply line of the Michigan National Guard." Carlisle entered the state. Victoria Harbor is located in the southwest of Victoria Island. There are two bridges connected to the mainland. One of the bridges connects to Kitchener Harbor.

"It's useless. The umbrella company claims that the bridge connecting Victoria Harbor and Kitchener Harbor belongs to the umbrella company. If the bridge cannot be blown up, there is no point in sending troops to detour." Tom looked at the map and had a headache, a southern African Sure enough, they are on the same level as the British, and what they are best at is mixing sand with their hind legs.

"Then blow it up, as long as you don't leave it to the Umbrella Company, occupy Victoria first." Tom killed decisively. The Umbrella Company has enough deterrent power against the Brazilian military government, but it is not enough to be seen by American advisers.

No matter how tyrannical the umbrella is, it is nothing more than a commercial company. In the eyes of the US government, it cannot be on the stage and can only engage in some small actions off the stage.

Of course, unless it has to, the U.S. government will not regard the umbrella company as an enemy. After all, the umbrella company is backed by southern Africa, and it depends on the owner to beat the dog.

Now it is imperative.

In the current situation, if the restrictions imposed by the Umbrella Corporation on the Brazilian military government cannot be removed, the longer the battle drags on, the more detrimental it will be to the Brazilian military government. This will affect not only the Brazilian military government, but also the image of the United States.

Dignified American Advisory Group——

That's it?

"Tom, go and talk to General Barreto." Colonel Harrison was cunning, he didn't come forward to let Tom talk, and there was room for relaxation if something happened.

At most, after the war is over, the U.S. government will pay for the umbrella company to build a bridge.

"Okay——" Tom held his breath, this is the rhythm of letting himself take the blame.

While the U.S. advisory group was meeting and discussing overnight, in Natal, 1700 kilometers away, a U.S. fleet was heading for Rio de Janeiro.

This is a huge fleet, the flagship is the "Maryland" battleship, one of the BIG7, and the commander of the fleet is Ernest Joseph King, the captain of the "Lexington" aircraft carrier.

Ernest King was born in Greene, Ohio in 1878. He graduated from the Annapolis Naval Academy in 1901. During the World War II, he successively served as the captain of the destroyer, the captain of the destroyer squadron, and the assistant chief of staff of the Atlantic Fleet. He served as the captain of the submarine unit and the commander of the submarine base.

The fleet led by Ernest King consists of ten ships. In addition to the battleship "Maryland" and the aircraft carrier "Lexington", it also includes two cruisers, two destroyers, a supply ship, and Three transport ships.

Looking at the huge fleet, Ernest King was very satisfied. His mission on this trip was to visit Rio de Janeiro and escort three [-]-ton transport ships. All the cargo on these transport ships was ordered by the Brazilian military government from the United States. of various materials.

"Sir, we have a wireless message from the Brazilian Navy—" the first mate reported to Ernest King, frowning.

"Read!" Ernest King said with a relaxed expression.

"The Brazilian Navy asked us to adjust our course to the east by 15 degrees to avoid collision—" the first officer looked confused.

"What?" Ernest King couldn't believe it.

"The Brazilian navy asked us to adjust our course to the east by 20 degrees to avoid collision." The first mate spoke clearly, and Ernest King was sure he heard correctly.

"Ask them to adjust 20 degrees to the west and tell them we are the U.S. Navy!" Ernest King was furious instantly.

The first officer turned to send a telegram, and came back a moment later: "The Brazilian Navy insists that we change course—"

"Tell the damn brazilians this is the USS fleet consisting of the aircraft carrier 'Lexington' and the battleship 'Maryland', and we have two cruisers and two destroyers, ask the brazilians who the hell is going to change course !" Ernest King was furious, and the U.S. Navy needs to avoid other navies in the American waters?

Be funny!

Soon the first officer came back again, this time the first officer had a strange expression: "Sir, the other party is the lighthouse of the Brazilian Navy—"

Uh--

This answer was never expected.

(End of this chapter)