The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 419 Mutation

Chapter 419 Mutation
When Liu Tao just finished his speech, the secretary came to Liu Tao and whispered something in his ear.

Liu Tao's face changed.

After returning to the hotel, Liu Tao turned on the TV immediately and saw what TVB was doing in Kashmir.

Kashmir is a hot spot in the world.

In 1947, British India was about to disintegrate, so the British used their usual approach to solving problems in Europe: the continental balance of power strategy.

The British deliberately left Kashmir as a big hole for British India. This hole led to three major Indo-Pakistani wars between the two sides since 1947. In the intervals between the major wars, small-scale armed conflicts never stopped.

It can be said that Mountbatten has screwed India and Pakistan over badly, causing them to have to keep a close eye on each other's every move from their establishment to the present, and not dare to let go and develop their economy.

The first Indo-Pakistani war broke out on October 1947, 10. It was the first war between the two sides in the Kashmir region. India participated in the war with two divisions and several princely state troops with a total of more than 27 people, while Pakistan participated in the war with a number of tribal armed forces with a total of about 2 people. After more than a year of fighting, the Indian and Pakistani armies suffered heavy casualties and the outcome was difficult to determine. Finally, with the efforts of the United Nations, the two sides ceased fire in 40000. India controlled two-thirds of the land and three-quarters of the population in the Kashmir region, and the rest was controlled by Pakistan.

However, the first India-Pakistan war did not solve the problem, because most people in Kashmir believe in Islam, which inevitably led to conflicts in the future.

The second Indo-Pakistani war was in 1956 when India provoked the dispute, first attacking Pakistan and then directly attacking Pakistani territory. Most of the Pakistani army was in the Kashmir region, and the defense was empty, so India's surprise attack made Pakistan very passive. In the end, Pakistan used more than 150 aircraft to fight against India's 900 aircraft, and the Indian Air Force was defeated, and the air supremacy in the city was lost. In the end, the Indian troops were defeated and all were driven out of Pakistan.

It was also during the Second Indo-Pakistani War that China and Pakistan forged a deep friendship. Both sides adopted a pragmatic diplomacy, and even after so many years, their friendship has not faded but has become deeper.

The third Indo-Pakistani war took place in 1971. For this war, India purchased a large amount of Soviet equipment, and both the air force and the army were in an absolute advantage. At the same time, Pakistan was not well prepared for domestic unrest. In November 1971, India sent troops to East Pakistan, and in December it attacked West Pakistan, opening up the western front. The result of this war led to the independence of East Pakistan and the establishment of Bangladesh.

"Third brother's ambition is really big. His ambition to dominate South Asia has never been extinguished." Liu Tao frowned slightly.

This time, the war was still initiated by India.

Now the news is reporting on the issue with the headline "The Fourth Indo-Pakistani War".

There are mountains covered with snow all around. Although it is spring now and summer is not far away, the snow here has not melted due to the altitude. Most areas are above 4000 meters above sea level, and many peaks are above 8000 meters above sea level.

In the center of these mountains is the beautiful Kashmir Valley and Jammu Plain. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and nourished by the alpine climate, it has beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate. In South Asia, where temperatures often reach over 40 degrees Celsius, it is a summer resort.

The snow from the Himalayas melted and flowed down to form the Dal Lake in this valley. The lake water is vast and clear. The scenery here is extraordinary, and the people living here enjoy everything brought by nature leisurely.

Farmland, herdsmen, sheep, and bonfires in the villages all represent a peaceful world, a paradise on earth! However, everyone who lives here knows that it is not peaceful here.

Because this is the Kashmir region, one of the four major powder kegs in the world.

Today, war is waged in this region.

"Boom~Boom~Boom~" The ground shook, and a tank was moving towards them.

This is an amphibious tank. Although it is only a tank from the 50s, due to its light weight, it is very suitable for fighting in mountainous areas. This type of tank has played a very good role in all the India-Pakistan conflicts.

Battles in mountainous areas are almost always fought with human lives. A few tanks can serve as assault vessels and fortresses, and they also have a psychological deterrent effect on the enemy.

In order to solve the Kashmir issue once and for all, India has been accumulating strength over the years and purchased a large amount of weapons, equipment and ammunition from the Soviet Union. For this war, India purchased more than 20 billion US dollars worth of weapons, equipment and ammunition. Although half of it was paid later, the other half was paid in real money.

The tank gun barrel had slowly been raised. A flash of fire appeared on the muzzle, and a 76mm grenade flew over and directly attacked the Pakistani outpost.

"Boom boom~~" Facing the attack of several tanks, the outpost was directly blown into the sky.

This time, India has prepared six mountain divisions equipped with 1300 tanks and 980 aircraft to attack the Kashmir region. It wants to rely on absolute strength to eliminate its old enemy and completely control the Kashmir region.

"Quick, quick, anti-tank missiles!" After a brief panic, the Pakistani army began to organize.

I saw a gunner aiming an anti-tank missile at a tank and then firing.

"Boom~~" The anti-tank missile was extremely fast, like a flash of fire, and then flew several hundred meters and accurately hit the Indian tank.

The skin of the amphibious tank is too thin to withstand anti-tank missiles.

The destruction of the first tank greatly boosted the morale of the Pakistani army, and then other gunners used anti-tank missiles to attack the enemy tanks.

One tank after another was destroyed by anti-tank missiles.

"Boom~~" One tank after another was destroyed by anti-tank missiles.

The Indian army, which had been in high spirits, was now stunned.

In their view, this attack should be like a devastating blow, completely crushing the Pakistani army and rendering it in disarray.

However, the Indian army suffered a heavy loss in this important defensive position alone. In less than an hour, ten tanks were destroyed.

Moreover, the Pakistani army actually has artillery here, and mortars are constantly firing.

The two battalions responsible for the attack here were stunned at once.

After coming to his senses, the commander quickly requested air support.

The tanks have been destroyed. If they want to capture this stronghold under such circumstances, the Air Force must destroy it from the air.

In terms of air force, India has an absolute advantage.

Various Soviet-style fighter jets, helicopters, and bombers make India's air force very powerful.

This time, India also spent a lot of money.