Chapter 790: Clear Thoughts
Does a country that was defeated in the war and even needs U.S. troops stationed in Japan to ensure its security have the qualifications to refuse the help the United States needs?
The answer is of course no. It doesn’t even require the presence of the US military stationed in Japan. It only takes a few economic actions to bring Japan back to the dream of 1945. Even eating is a problem.
Of course, Alan Wilson also knows the nature of the American agricultural empire. He is like a god to some countries with food shortages. He does not mind that the United States helps the Japanese lose weight, but unfortunately, it is probably not for that reason.
But the efforts that need to be made still need to be made, "Japan has no qualifications to reject the United States. Half of its food needs to be imported. Joseph, this is destined to be a good environment for you to use diplomatic means."
"That's right." McCarthy nodded, deeply convinced of Alan Wilson's analysis, and then said, "Alan, you seem to know a lot about Japan?"
"It's not as if we know each other. My working relationship is in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I have researched some noteworthy countries." Alan Wilson smiled, and then proactively proposed, "Joseph, with your relationship and my relationship, I am willing to do some research for you." Prepare some materials to make your trip to Japan smoother."
"Oh, that's great." McCarthy's eyes lit up and he expressed his gratitude, "Look, I'm obviously here for vacation, but I'm bothering you again. I really don't know what to say."
Alan Wilson said that this is what should be done. As far as the relationship between Britain and the United States is concerned, if he doesn't help McCarthy, who will he help?
In fact, he is also very busy. Things always come one after another at the end of the year, but he still uses his energy to help his friends on their trip to Japan.
It is true that he has no grievances against the Japanese. All this is for the sake of the overall interests of the free world.
McCarthy was also very grateful for this. On the way to the airport, he expressed his gratitude and expressed his concerns, "Alan, there are too many Chinese in the territory you manage. This is an unstable factor. You are my My friend, let me tell you the truth, you should think of a way."
"Oh, Joseph, you are right. It's just that under the current stable situation, I don't have much choice. Although I did say that I would expel the Chinese. But that is the last resort. If there is no reason, it may Intensification of contradictions."
Alan Wilson spread his hands with a look of embarrassment on his face. He had personal difficulties and hoped that they could understand each other.
He has been working hard since he took office. Deep down in his heart, he does not believe that a backward place can export ideas to a wealthy place. The key to Europe being able to withstand the ideological storm of the Soviet Union is that the part of the free world is indeed better than Eastern Europe. Be a lot richer.
As long as British Malaya can lead the surrounding economies, it will be useless even if it is really penetrated, even if it is the same language and race.
At the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Alan Wilson said farewell to the McCarthys, and then took out an island authorization and said, "Joseph, if you are willing to wander around, you can go to the designated island for vacation in the future for free. In fact, I originally wanted to I want to give you an island, but this may cause unnecessary disputes, so I gave up the idea."
"You're so polite!" McCarthy expressed his thanks. He didn't care if he could become the owner of the island. For McCarthy, the farthest vacation is Hawaii. Generally, if you want to enjoy the tropical scenery, you can go to Puerto Rico.
Accepting it was entirely because the person who provided this convenience was his friend. McCarthy raised his wrist and glanced at the time and said, "It's almost time. The two of us are leaving. If you need anything, please call us via telegraph."
"No problem, I wish your trip to Japan a complete success." Alan Wilson watched the McCarthys disappear at the airport, then turned around and blew a whistle. He still wanted to think about who has a better chance of winning, the Japanese Prime Minister or the US Senator.
At the port of Malacca, tanks were unloaded from cargo ships one after another. The expansion of the British troops stationed in Malacca under the Far East Joint Operations Command has been a foregone conclusion. At this time of the year, plans for a large number of soldiers to come to the Far East are temporarily shelved. It is estimated that the trip will not take place until after the election. Yes,
However, the ordnance needed by the British troops stationed in Ma has already arrived first.
Churchill tanks and Cromwell tanks are also among them. Both tanks are actually about to be withdrawn from active service.
However, because of the large output of tanks produced during the war, when the British Army in Malaysia expanded, a large number of tanks that were to be blocked were unsealed and sent here to increase the armor strength of the British Army in Malaysia.
"The British troops stationed in Malaysia are going straight to the world war." Alan Wilson, from the Far East Joint Operations Command in Singapore, took the telegram forwarded from Kuala Lumpur and joked with Lieutenant General Billton, "This seems to have become a forgotten corner of the world. The country keeps putting outdated armaments here."
Churchill tanks and Cromwell tanks have a hard time fighting the T34. Fortunately, the Soviet T54 tank has not yet been mass-produced. Otherwise, in a few years, there will be no room for these two outdated tanks to play.
"London is considering the Centurion Tank!" Lieutenant General Bilton also looked down upon these weapons and equipment during the World War, but when the Malayan Commissioner said this, he still maintained London's authority from a military perspective.
"It's funny to say it. I heard that Centurion tanks are exported to Egypt and Iraq. Just to make money and generate income, and then give these rags to Malaya, which is almost the front line?" Alan Wilson shook his head, "Of course. The Royal Navy stationed in Malaya is powerful, so it is understandable that it is ignored."
Britain currently maintains its inertia of being willing to exchange all weapons and equipment for money after World War II. Even active aircraft carriers are constantly being promoted for export, and the first-generation main battle tank Centurion is certainly no exception.
Because Britain did not participate in the Korean War at this time and space, the Centurion tank lacked actual combat experience in a certain sense. Although the Army provided some feedback on its use experience, the Centurion tank performed poorly for a long time and made many jokes.
At the beginning of the design, combat in low-temperature environments was not considered, so the Centurion tank suffered from various mechanical failures in low-temperature environments. It took half an hour to warm up the tank just to start it. These problems, both large and small, have brought a lot of trouble to the Centurion tank, and have also made the reliability of the Centurion tank quite questionable.
But it could not stop Britain's determination to spread technology after the war. Historically, more than half of the production of Centurion tanks was exported. Now that the Labor Party has been in power for two terms, Centurion tanks have been quickly put on the shelves. In addition to the Commonwealth countries, the British protectorate in the Middle East It is also within the scope of export.
The Centurion tank is still of great significance. Britain has long used first-class technology to manufacture second-class military equipment. In the field of tanks, the Churchill tank is an infantry tank and the Cromwell tank is a cruise tank.
The most reliable British tank in the World War was the Sherman produced by the United States. This situation really worried the British. After all, how could the British always rely on American tanks? Britain also needs its own tanks that can be used!
For Britain, the Centurion tank can be said to be an epoch-making existence. It truly got rid of the old British division model of infantry tanks and cruise tanks, and allowed British tanks to embark on the right path of tank development. middle.
The Centurion tank was also used as a test object for nuclear testing. During the second atomic bomb test, it withstood the impact of the nuclear bomb, and was immediately used for export advertising.
The only difference is that Israel was originally a large importer of Centurions in history, importing more than a thousand vehicles in total and becoming the main force in previous Middle East wars. But now it is obviously different. Egypt and Iraq have become the main importing countries in the Middle East, and The original history was just the opposite.
If another war breaks out in the Middle East in a few years, there will probably be a scene of British tanks versus American tanks.
After complaining about the centurions for export and the operations of Churchill and Cromwell for the garrison, Alan Wilson was still more concerned about the deployment of the air force. British Malaya was a peninsula and East Malaysia was an isolated island. The ground power was inferior. It's not impossible.
Although the navy also uses inferior goods, the Royal Navy's inferior goods are far superior to the capital ships of ordinary countries, and this is no problem.
But the air force cannot deal with it. The sinking of the battleship Prince of Wales by Japan has shown that battleships also need air superiority. Wasn't the Battle of Dien Bien Phu just because the French air force was unable to support it, resulting in the annihilation of the defenders?
"Isn't your wife a partner of de Havilland? Didn't you know that the Vampire Squadron was coming?" Lieutenant General Bilton was very surprised. Doesn't this kind of thing happen within the Mountbatten family?
"I don't care about that. Pamela mainly focuses on civilian airliners." Alan Wilson patted his head and said in frustration, "There is one thing I forgot, thank you for reminding me."
Lieutenant General Bilton had a question mark on his head. What did he remind you? Why do young people these days always speak half of their words?
Alan Wilson had previously drawn a bunch of weapon shells from memory. He originally wanted to use the Mountbatten family's military connections to correct the problem of using first-class equipment to make second-rate weapons.
But Pamela Mountbatten was not here, so he forgot about it. He only remembered it when he came to the Far East Combat Command today.
Export Centurion to use Churchill for his own use. I will skip this operation because Britain has its own national conditions. Now he must immediately find a way to determine the talent of national security in front of his wife.
While British Malaya was strengthening its armaments, McCarthy in Tokyo was also fighting for the United States to move from one victory to another. He could feel Ichiro Hatoyama's inner resistance, but it didn't matter. Thinking about the US military stationed in Japan, he would have a clear idea. of.
"The United States and Japan are close allies. Japan can help the United States by saying something, which can change the isolated diplomatic environment as soon as possible. And dear Prime Minister, many people have reported that Japan dumps textiles against the United States."
McCarthy looked at Ichiro Hatoyama with his fingers crossed. He was not threatening, it was a fact.
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