Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 961

Rock was also uncomfortable. The six African divisions in France finally came to Cyprus. There were a total of 9 people, and less than 2000 were left in one day. There are more than 3000 doctors and nurses in France in Southern Africa, but the Southern African Expeditionary Force The officers and soldiers were unable to receive effective treatment after being injured. In just one week, nearly [-] officers and soldiers died in the hospital.

In order to restore the combat effectiveness of the troops as soon as possible, Rock reorganized the six divisions into four divisions, and the 103rd and 105th divisions were withdrawn. When reporting to the War Department, Kitchener said nothing.

Roque's meaning is obvious. These two divisions will not resume their establishment, and the Southern African Expeditionary Force will not send any more troops to Europe, and the scale will remain at the current 25 people.

So far, southern Africa has sent 50 expeditionary troops to Europe, with more than 25 casualties.

Since the beginning of winter, some officers and soldiers of the Southern African Expeditionary Force have returned to southern Africa to visit their relatives on vacation. Many of them have been fighting in Europe for a year and a half. The family members of officers can accompany the army. Soldiers and their families are separated for a long time, which will cause many serious problems.

Rock was very generous. While arranging vacations for some officers and soldiers, he encouraged their families to come to Cyprus, and the Expeditionary Force Command reimbursed all expenses.

This holiday must also be a paid holiday. The expeditionary force headquarters also prepared gifts for the families of officers and soldiers, wishing them a happy holiday.

Before Christmas, Rock and Phyllis traveled non-stop to all the hospitals and nursing homes in Cyprus to visit the officers and soldiers of the Expeditionary Force who were injured in the previous phase of the battle.

This time, it wasn't just the officers and soldiers of the Southern African Expeditionary Force. As long as they were Allied soldiers who were being treated in Cyprus, Rock sent good wishes and New Year gifts carefully prepared by the Expeditionary Force Command.

New Year's gifts include personal items and the Commemorative Medal of the Battle of the Dardanelles. All officers and soldiers who participated in the war have each. Cast from a bronze cannon captured in Constantinople, each commemorative medal is only the size of a coin, and the cost is not expensive, but it is the first medal that many officers and soldiers have received in their lives.

Rock also got one, which was cast in bronze like the medals received by ordinary soldiers, but Rock wore the medal on the top of his chest, alongside the Victoria Cross with a horizontal bar on the ribbon, and the Order of the Garter.

If this trend continues, it is estimated that after the end of the World War, Rock's medals may not be hung on his chest.

On Christmas Eve, the condolence team sent by London performed for the soldiers of the expeditionary army in Cyprus, and Rock and Phyllis attended in costumes.

"Honey, are you okay, hurry up, we can't miss Malvina Longfellow's performance—" Phyllis was very excited, and Rock really didn't expect that there would be groupies in 1914 .

Malvina Longfellow is the most outstanding actor in the silent film era. She was famous for her beauty before she officially became an actress. In 1911, Malvina Longfellow was named "the most beautiful woman in the world" by the media. Girl", a well-known beauty expert and photographer at the time considered her figure and appearance to be "the most beautiful among American and British girls".

To be honest, Roque has almost no impression of the stars of the silent film era. Apart from the famous Chaplin, Roque has never even heard of Malvina Longfellow.

"What movie did she star in?" Rock was curious. There were also movie theaters in southern Africa, and there was even a film company under Rock's name, but Rock had never seen a movie.

"Ha, you've got me stuck, and I haven't watched it." Phyllis turned out to be a fake fan, so it's understandable after thinking about it. Without Rock's company, Phyllis might not have much interest in cinemas.

The performance was held in the auditorium of the headquarters. Rock and Phyllis came to the auditorium with the excited children, but got an unexpected news.

Malvina Longfellow fell ill upon her arrival in Cyprus and was unable to attend the evening performance.

Rock didn't care, and he and Phyllis still went to the auditorium. After the cheers and applause from the officers, soldiers and family members, the performance officially started.

Purely in terms of stage performance and artistic appreciation value, condolence performances in this era are really not very attractive, but fortunately, the actors are very dedicated, and there is also live band accompaniment, and the atmosphere is not bad.

Halfway through the show, Rock noticed Sidney Milner and Angie appearing next to the stage.

Rock didn't want to affect the mood of Phyllis and the children, so he didn't leave the auditorium until the show came to an end.

"The Ottoman Empire has surrendered—" Sidney Milner's news was earth-shattering.

"When?" Rock was pleasantly surprised. No matter how the Ottoman Empire surrendered, Rock was a well-deserved winner.

"Just now, Enver Pasha was assassinated and killed, Mehmed V abdicated, and the Ottoman Empire surrendered unconditionally—" Sidney Milner was overjoyed. This is the collective glory of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. Yan.

"Very good, Ian, you can announce the news." Rock gave up the power of announcing the news to Ian Hamilton, which will not affect Rock's honor.

"No, no, Locke, you are the commander-in-chief of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. You should announce this news—" Ian Hamilton laughed loudly. No one can deny Rock's role in the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. Gram, there is no current victory.

Many officers and soldiers have noticed the situation here, and the performance has been temporarily suspended.

Roque, Ian Hamilton and a dozen generals of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force stepped onto the stage together, a large piece of gold star shone brightly under the light, Roque was in the center of the stage, and Ian Hamilton and the generals formed a semicircle Standing behind Roque, he tried his best to highlight Roque's status.

"Just received the news that the Ottoman Empire has surrendered, and we have won—" Rock had just said a few words before his voice was drowned out by loud cheers.

For a moment, the auditorium, which can accommodate more than a thousand people, was so quiet that a needle could be heard.

But as Roque announced the news of the surrender of the Ottoman Empire, the officers and soldiers couldn't bear it anymore. They jumped up from their seats and cheered. Some even threw their hats into the air. Whether they knew them or not, they were all with them Many people embraced, and many people burst into tears. No one thought that the Ottoman Empire would surrender at this special moment.

After 10 minutes, the cheers and applause stopped.

"Congratulations, all soldiers of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force-this is our common glory-you will be remembered in history-we will definitely win the final victory-God bless us-" Almost every word of Rock There was warm applause and huge cheers, brief speeches intermittently, and the performance stopped immediately. By the time Rock walked out of the auditorium, gunshots had already rang out outside.

This is because the soldiers couldn't contain their excitement. Only they knew how much hardship they had put in to win the victory.

"Sidney, take out all the cigarettes and alcohol, let us not get drunk today--" Rock opened the supply, from October last year to the present, in just 14 months, the Ottoman Empire was destroyed The forced surrender was something no one expected of Roque before he became the commander-in-chief of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, and Roque himself did not expect it to be so smooth.

The Battle of the Dardanelles in another time and space was full of problems from the very beginning. From April to December, the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force paid a price of 10 people, but still failed to capture the Dardanelles.

In this time and space, the casualties of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force also reached more than 10 people, but under the command of Rock, the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force not only captured the Dardanelles, but also captured the Marmara Sea and the Bosporus Strait , occupied Constantinople, and invaded the Asia Minor peninsula. This was the biggest victory of the Allied Powers since the outbreak of the World War. If the Ottoman Empire had surrendered a month ago, then Haig would definitely not have the opportunity to serve as the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force.

This is how quantitative changes lead to qualitative changes. When the influence of victory reaches a certain level, it is enough to make people ignore Rock's complexion.

"Good lord, we have enough stock for everyone to have a carnival Christmas—" Sidney Milner's beard was shaking.

"Congratulations, Rock, your achievements are unprecedented—" Ian Hamilton sincerely congratulated Rock.

It is indeed unprecedented. The 450-year-old Ottoman Empire finally surrendered, drawing a successful conclusion to 1914. Rock can imagine how crazy the newspapers will be tomorrow.

"Congratulations, my dear, you did it!" Phyllis also burst into tears with excitement. This is the glory of Rock, and it is also the glory of Phyllis, the lady of Nyasaland.

"Thank you, half of this military medal is yours, and you, this honor also belongs to you—" Rock hugged Alvin on the left and Judy on the right, Gavin laughed and applauded, his little ears Knowing what happened, but hearing enough to feel the mood of the little master, the voice changed its tone.

"My lord, the telegram from the king and the prime minister—" Angie hurriedly walked, holding a large stack of telegrams in her hand. It seemed that it wasn't just the king and the prime minister who sent congratulatory telegrams to Roque.

Sure enough, not only George V and Asquith, but also a congratulatory message from Adelaide, a congratulatory message from French President Poincaré, and a congratulatory message from King Victor Emmanuel III of the Kingdom of Italy. The country fell and was on the verge of abdicating. King Albert I of Belgium, who had always been at odds with Roque, sent a congratulatory message to Roque and the Mediterranean expeditionary force led by Roque.

This night, it is estimated that many people around the world cannot sleep.

(It's still a bit late, brothers forgive me--)

(End of this chapter)