Chapter 233 Heading to Portuguese Timor (Thanks to Brother Gu Gu Gu Wan

Chapter 233 Go to Portuguese Timor (Thanks to Brother Gu Gu Gu Wan for the reward of 100,000 points)

On August 15, 1907, with the first announcement of the results of Australasia, this war also attracted the surprise of Europeans and the attention of the world.

The reason is simple. Although Portugal has only three colonies in Asia, the total population of the colonies is less than one million.

But these three colonies are located in South Asia, East Asia and Southeast Asia, with a total of more than 6,000 soldiers stationed.

According to the results given by Australasia, it took them only four or five days to capture and occupy these three colonies. Such a speed is really crazy.

According to Australasia’s own battle report, this time they dispatched a total of 36,000 troops from the First Division and the Second Division, using a large number of transport ships to transport troops across the ocean, and the navy provided protection on the side.

If we only look at the loss ratio this time, the casualties of Australasia’s more than 30,000 troops are only less than 200, and the death toll is less than 30.

On the Portuguese side, the number of captured Portuguese alone was nearly 1,000, and the number of Portuguese and indigenous soldiers killed in the war was as high as more than 3,000.

The real reason why the two numbers added up to less than 6,000 was that the indigenous soldiers fled in large numbers during the war.

These indigenous people and Portugal were not of the same mind. When facing the death that was already at the top of their heads, the brief training they had experienced could not suppress the fear at all, which was also the main reason for their panic and collapse.

The war loss ratio between Australasia and Portugal reached a terrifying 1:100. Even if the indigenous soldiers were not counted, the war loss ratio of the two armies alone was a terrifying 1:40.

According to Australasia, they used a new weapon, airships, in this war, and used airships to throw many shells over Portugal's head, which was the reason for the huge difference in the war loss ratio between the two sides.

Europe also studied airships. After a brief analysis, the major powers did believe that Australasia used airships to throw shells.

As long as the climate was right, airships could indeed be used as weapons for throwing shells.

This also strengthened the plans of European countries to study airships. Including Britain, France, and Germany, all major powers have put out a research fund to start developing more advanced airships and explore more roles of airships in war.

If we say which two countries this war report has the greatest impact on, it must be Australasia itself and the Kingdom of Portugal.

Needless to say, Australasia, as the only winner of this war report, not only occupied Portugal's three colonies in Asia, but also captured a large number of Portuguese soldiers, and has already gained the upper hand in this war.

For the Portuguese, this war report was like a bolt from the blue, hitting all the Portuguese on their heads.

It had only been a few days since the war started, and all three colonies in Asia had been lost.

If this continued for a few more months, wouldn't the Australasia people come to Portugal?

The Portuguese began to get angry and panic, and many Portuguese media began to question the government whether the Australasia people's war report was true.

If this war report is true, then the Portuguese have to consider whether they can win this war.

After losing all three colonies in Asia, they have lost the springboard for advancing in Asia, and even the colonies in Africa may be threatened.

At present, Portugal has only so many colonies. If the colonies in Africa are occupied again, then the Kingdom of Portugal will really fall into the hands of a second-rate country in Europe.

The Portuguese government did not know how to deal with the questions from these media and some Portuguese people, so it could only report to Carlos I.

After receiving inquiries from his subordinates, Carlos I was also very troubled.

Although there is no news from the three colonies in Asia, the telegrams sent by the Portuguese government to the three colonies have also fallen into the sea, which means that the war report of the Australasians is very likely to be true.

But even if the news is true, Carlos I dare not openly admit this result.

How determined the Portuguese government was at that time, how panicked Carlos I was at this time.

For Portugal at present, even if it is just the loss of three colonies in Asia, it is a pain that the country cannot bear.

It was precisely because of Carlos I's panic that the Portuguese government's answers to the questions raised by the people were full of uncertainty, using a lot of ambiguous words, and even in some places, the words did not make sense.

Although a small number of Portuguese people are still in the dark, some smart people have begun to understand that even if what the Australasians said is not entirely true, it is probably not far off.

For this reason, several demonstrations broke out among the Portuguese people, demanding that the government disclose all the truth in a timely manner and take back the three colonies in Asia.

In order to calm the domestic demonstrations, Carlos I had to stand up and publicly promise to the people that he would mobilize at least 40,000 troops from the African colonies on the basis of the 40,000 troops he had previously dispatched, a total of 80,000 troops to take back the colonies in Asia, and ensure the safety of all Portuguese in Asia.

The 40,000 troops in the previous Portuguese battle plan have not been fully mobilized, and the 40,000 African native troops that need to be recruited now have extended the time for the army to assemble.

Even though King Carlos urged many times, the Portuguese military could only give a vague answer, promising to get the first batch of troops on board the transport fleet as soon as possible before September.

Arthur was not aware of the various events that happened in Portugal. At this time, Arthur had taken a ship and went north to Portuguese Timor to comfort the soldiers of the First Division.

Although the attacks of the three troops were all smooth and there were basically no casualties.

But the condolences must be given, at least to express the importance and concern of the royal family and Arthur for these soldiers.

After receiving the news that Arthur was coming to review the troops, General Silvio Lonnie Rodlin cleaned up Dili very early and collected a large number of weapons throughout the city.

As long as the hot weapons that can still be used are included in this weapons clearance list.

Because he was still worried, General Silvio Lonnie Rodlin planned to drive all the Portuguese out of the city and put them under guard on the day Arthur arrived.

Time quickly came to August 17, the day when Arthur officially arrived in Portuguese Timor.

General Silvio Lonnie Rodlin stood outside the port of Dili with the soldiers of the First Division very early.

In fact, most of the capitals of these colonies have a common feature, that is, they are close to the coast, or simply a port city.

This is because when they colonized before, most Europeans liked to establish strongholds near the coast, which could also facilitate the transportation and traffic of materials.

These strongholds established on the coast, after a long period of development, formed large and small cities in the colony. Generally, the first strongholds developed the fastest and then evolved into the capital of the colony.

Dili is a typical port city. Although the city is not large in size, it has the necessary port construction and a very small navy is stationed there.

It is called a navy, but in fact they are all small warships. The tonnage of these warships is generally around dozens to a hundred tons. After the First Division occupied Dili, this small-scale navy also surrendered to General Silvio Lonnie Rodlin very sensibly.

Of course, General Silvio Lonnie Rodlin would never deny that the several medium-sized warships of Australasia outside the port were also one of the reasons why this small-scale navy surrendered quickly.

In any case, these Portuguese are quite sensible.

When Arthur stepped on the land of Dili, the national anthem of Australasia, "Australasia, Forward!", also slowly sounded in the port.

Arthur was a little surprised. After all, the First Division was not equipped with a military band. The musicians who could play the national anthem of Australasia so smoothly should be those living in Dili.

"Your Majesty!"

General Silvio Lonnie Rodlin stepped forward quickly and saluted Arthur respectfully.

The soldiers of the First Division behind him also quickly followed the salute, and the scene was spectacular.

"General Silvio, you did a great job! After this war is over, I will personally award you and the soldiers medals in Sydney!" Arthur said with a smile.

General Silvio Lonnie Rodling perfectly completed the task given to him by Arthur before departure. Not only did he greatly reduce the casualties of the Australasian army, but he also successfully achieved the goal of capturing Portuguese Timor.

"It's all what I should do, Your Majesty. For Australasia!" General Silvio Lonnie Rodling said hurriedly.

"Soldiers, I am proud of you. Keep going. After the victory of this war, you will all be the heroes of Australasia. I will hold a celebration ceremony after the war. All those who have made outstanding contributions in the war will be awarded medals and rewards. Those who have made significant contributions can even be awarded titles and land! At the same time, we will also mourn for all the Australasians who died in the war. The names of all the soldiers who died will be donated and engraved on the Heroes Monument on the Sydney Palace Square. Their names will be remembered by all Australasians, all future generations, and the kingdom along with the royal family and Sydney Palace!" Arthur looked at all the soldiers and encouraged them.

In addition to giving meritorious medals, titles and land and other rewards, the names of all the Australasian soldiers who died will also be engraved on the Heroes Monument.

Because the Heroes Monument is located in the square of Sydney Palace, it will be seen and remembered by Australasians when major national events are held in Australasia.

This is also a kind of honorary reward for those soldiers who died. At least they don't have to worry about being forgotten by future generations. Their contributions will be remembered forever by all Australasians.

In order to engrave more names, the Australasian Heroes Monument was built very tall, and it is estimated that more than 100,000 names can be engraved in total.

But before the war started, no one's name had been on this hero monument.

If nothing unexpected happens, those Australasian soldiers who died will be the first batch and will be engraved in the most visible position.

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