booktalesy Chapter 119 The War of Founding a Nation
Chapter 119 The War of Founding a Nation
Chapter 119 The War of Founding a Nation
Including these four fully-equipped companies, Guinea now has eight fully-equipped companies. Even if France were to send 20 troops to Guinea, the French army would not be able to achieve victory in a short period of time.
On the evening of February 14, Bamako International Airport was attacked by unidentified armed men.
The Malian troops guarding the airport were caught off guard and suffered heavy casualties, with more than 200 people killed, two Rafale fighter jets and two Typhoon fighter jets destroyed, and the airport facilities severely damaged.
Ironically, before the Guinean government could even issue a statement, the Malian rebels rushed to claim responsibility for the attack.
Qin Rui was both amused and exasperated. What was so great about this thing that he wanted to steal?
Aren't the Malian rebels worried about retaliation from the French army?
worry.
But the Malian anti-government forces couldn't afford to worry about that anymore.
After the clashes broke out between the Guinean and Malian government forces, the Malian rebels took the initiative to contact the Guinean government forces, hoping to withdraw into Guinea to rest and regroup, and to form an alliance with the Guinean government to fight together.
The Guinean government did not respond.
The enemy of my enemy is not necessarily my friend.
Although the French army and the Malian government forces are common enemies of Guinea and the Malian rebels, the Guinean government will certainly not stoop to its level and join forces with the Malian rebels.
Under the joint attack of the French army and the Malian government forces, the Malian anti-government forces have run out of ammunition and food and are on the verge of despair.
With aid from friendly countries, the Guinean government forces have been continuously replenished with new blood, making them increasingly stronger.
Malian rebels desperately need a major victory to gain the upper hand in public opinion.
Since the Malian rebels were willing to take the blame, the Guinean government remained silent.
When the Guinean government forces raided Bamako International Airport, they not only destroyed the Rafale and Typhoon aircraft, but also the airport's fuel depots and runways.
On February 14th, which was Valentine's Day, a large number of French officers and soldiers left the airport to go to Bamako for pleasure. They were lucky to escape with their lives. The operation resulted in the deaths of only one French officer and one French soldier.
As long as French military aircraft cannot use Bamako International Airport, the Guinean government has no intention of sending more troops into Mali to expand its gains.
The current situation has put the French government in a difficult position.
The French plan was to use air support to help the Malian government forces launch an offensive against Guinea, plunging Guinea into greater chaos and ultimately overthrowing the Guinean government.
Even the Malian anti-government forces have the capability to shoot down French attack helicopters. Sending attack helicopters into Guinea to fight will only result in more severe losses.
Colonel Paul Zez was furious and forced the Malian government forces to launch a major offensive against Guinea.
On the 19th, a Malian army unit was ambushed by Guinean troops, and nearly 600 soldiers were killed.
Hollande was furious and demanded that multinational companies in Guinea withdraw from the country as quickly as possible.
Otherwise, all military targets within Guinea would become legitimate targets for French forces.
Saddam Hussein instructed the Libyan ambassador to the United Nations to publicly criticize France's recent military operations in North and West Africa at a UN plenary session, saying that they had not only failed to achieve the desired results but had also become a source of instability in the region.
The United States and East Asia finally reached their breaking point and demanded that the French military abide by the UN Charter and cease its illegal operations in Central and West Africa.
Counter-terrorism is possible.
Consolidating one's sphere of influence is also an option.
Demanding that multinational corporations leave Guinea is simply an attempt to monopolize Guinea's resources.
They want to drive Libyan companies out of Guinea, that's one thing.
They even have multinational corporations from the US and East Asia supporting them; do they really think West Africa is their backyard?
Currently, it is only Libya that supports Guinea in opposing external interference.
If things escalate to the point where the two permanent members of the UN Security Council jointly intervene, France's sphere of influence in West Africa may completely collapse.
France can disregard Libya's accusations.
We cannot ignore the opinions of the United States and East Asia.
In order to gain an understanding between the United States and East Asia, Hollande and Marc Ayrault traveled to the East and West respectively to coordinate interests.
Hand of Justice: Watch out, you're being served to the French.
Numidian translator: He has a big appetite and terrible teeth.
Hand of Justice: We have a new man-portable air defense missile with a longer range, greater power, and higher accuracy.
Numidian translator: New style?
Hand of Justice: This product is making its debut in the international arms market, and calling it a "new model" wouldn't be wrong.
Numidian translator: Any discounts?
Hand of Justice: You're such a big boss, yet you're offering discounts? That doesn't fit your image!
Numidian translator: Enough nonsense. You also have interests in Guinea. We'll provide manpower, you provide guns, otherwise we'll part ways.
Hand of Justice: Are those people in Guinea your people?
Numidian translation: All men are brothers.
Hand of Justice (one minute later): Deal.
While Libya was providing aid to Guinea, it did not neglect Chad.
After the war resumed, Libya launched frequent attacks on Chad's army positions using drones and precision-guided bombs.
The French army transferred a portion of its troops to Mali, while the French troops in Chad held their ground in N'Djamena, and all the troops fighting on the front lines were Chad forces.
Chad's forces were equally unable to resist Libyan drones.
On February 24, Niger President Issoufou arrived in Tripoli, hoping that Libya and Chad would begin negotiations to end the war.
After the "tribal wars" broke out again, not only did the Arab groups living in the Tibesti Mountains form militias to fight in cooperation with the Libyan army.
The Sara, Masa, Kotoko, and Mondang ethnic groups, mainly distributed in the south and southwest, are also restless, and riots are breaking out everywhere.
If this battle continues, let alone whether Chad can recover the lost territory.
It's questionable whether Déby can even retain his presidency.
"The prerequisite for negotiations is that the Chad government must return the Libyan land it has illegally occupied to Libya before we can begin negotiations."
Haishen did not make the return of the Tibesti region a condition for negotiation, but rather a prerequisite for it.
"Your Excellency, this is not the attitude for negotiation;"
To demonstrate its sincerity, President Déby offered to donate a portion of the Tibesti mountain region to Libya as a testament to the friendship between Libya and Chad.
The conditions offered by Yi Sufu were vastly different from Hai Shan's demands.
The Libyan-occupied territories include not only the Tibesti Mountains, but also the desert and semi-desert areas in northern Chad, covering almost 50% of Chad's total area.
"A gift? A token of friendship?"
Oh!"
Hai Shan chuckled to herself.
At a time like this, to still play these word games is just incredibly foolish and naive.
"Your Excellency, you do not want Libya's development to be affected by the war, which would be unwise."
President Déby has fully recognized his mistakes and is willing to restore peace with Libya. This is a rare opportunity, and we should seize it to bring peace and tranquility to the people of both countries.
Yi Sufu appealed to his emotions and reasoned with him.
"No, no, no, you're wrong. The war will not only not have a negative impact on Libya, but it will also be a rare opportunity for Libya."
This is Libya's war of founding, and we must not only wash away the shame that Chad imposed on the Libyan people through the "Toyota War";
Moreover, this war must make everyone understand that we are not belligerent, but we are absolutely not afraid of war!
Hai Shan's voice was firm and powerful.
For Chad, the war was indeed a complete failure.
The third tranche of aid from the Arab League recently arrived in Tripoli.
This aid includes not only 12 F-16 fighter jets donated by Saudi Arabia, but also a batch of M1 Abrams main battle tanks and self-propelled artillery, totaling nearly $100 billion.
Although these F-16s are unable to attack NATO aircraft, including the Rafale and Typhoon, due to identification issues.
However, it was very effective against Chad military ground targets.
Qin Rui now has a new understanding of the power of the Middle Eastern princes.