"That's right, I forgot about it." Duan Zhenguo scratched his head, with a look of annoyance on his face. He cursed in his heart that he was really stupid for Duan Liguo's complaints. How could I be confused for a moment and forget that my eldest brother has never even killed a chicken? His kind and gentle temperament has been engraved in his bones since he was a child. "But it's so fun to do this." Duan Zhenguo couldn't help but clenched his fists as he spoke, his eyes revealed an uncontrollable excitement, and he couldn't help but sigh. He raised his head slightly and looked into the distance, as if his mind had returned to the moment when he learned how the Japanese prisoners were dealt with. Originally, he had always been curious about how to deal with these vicious Japanese prisoners. After all, the heinous crimes committed by the Japanese army on this land are too numerous to describe, and they must be punished as they deserve. He didn't expect it to be handled like this. The moment he learned the truth, he was really surprised. It not only relieved the hatred in his heart, but also made him feel happy. This feeling is so enjoyable! "Okay, not many people know about this at the moment, so don't talk nonsense." Duan Liguo frowned slightly and reminded him seriously. His eyes were fixed on Duan Zhenguo, with a trace of worry in his eyes, as if he was afraid that this secret matter would be leaked from Duan Zhenguo's mouth, which would lead to unpredictable consequences.
"Don't worry, I'm not the kind of person with a loud mouth." Duan Zhenguo patted his chest hard, and his chest made a "thumping" sound, as if to add some strength to his assurance. His eyes were full of determination and sincerity, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, trying to completely relax Duan Liguo. "By the way, brother, are you here this time?" Duan Zhenguo changed the subject, with a curious light in his eyes, and asked the reason for Duan Liguo's visit this time. Hearing this, Duan Liguo immediately said with a grimace: "Aren't we going to build some shore defense guns? Let me come over and see how to build them." As he spoke, he shook his head helplessly, with a look of exhaustion on his face from the task. Ever since he wanted to capture the Strait of Malacca, Cun Yunsheng had been thinking that coastal defense guns must be built here. After all, this thing is a good tool for dealing with warships. Once the coastal defense guns are set up on the coastline, they will be like majestic steel behemoths, staring eagerly at the sea level. They possess powerful firepower and can launch fierce attacks on incoming warships from long distances, dealing a heavy blow to the enemy. As long as there are coastal defense artillery and fighter planes, it is basically impossible for the Japanese army to retake this place. Fighter planes can first conduct reconnaissance and harassment of Japanese warships to disrupt the enemy's deployment, and then the shore defense artillery can find the right opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy. In this way, the two complemented each other and formed an indestructible line of defense. Facing this iron-wall-like defense, the Japanese army could only despair and be unable to recapture the strategically important Strait of Malacca. "Well, the coastal defense artillery really needs to be repaired. The Japanese army is indeed very cunning." Duan Zhenguo frowned and said seriously. There was a trace of resentment in his eyes, and the insidious and cunning behavior of the Japanese army came to his mind. "They actually destroyed all the coastal defense guns originally built by the British army. The purpose was not to let us stay." He clenched his fists, and his joints were slightly white from the exertion. He was very concerned about the Japanese army's use of all possible means. Feeling extremely angry. Those coastal defense guns were an important part of the British defense system and played a decisive role in the strategic layout of this sea area. The Japanese army knew their value well, and in order to prevent them from using these ready-made defense forces, they did not hesitate to destroy them all. This undoubtedly brought huge difficulties to the subsequent defense work. So Duan Liguo was transferred here for the purpose of building a coastal defense artillery position. "Well, I know, but I don't really understand how to build coastal defense guns." Duan Liguo scratched his head helplessly, with a wry smile on his face. This was where he really had a headache. He really didn't know how to build it. In his knowledge system, he was good at building roads, but he was naturally a little confused about the specific construction of coastal defense guns.
He also knew the importance of coastal defense artillery. It was like a lighthouse on the sea. It could provide a safe harbor for his own fleet and was also a powerful weapon to deter the enemy. However, he had to slowly figure out how to build this lighthouse. "It's okay. Among us, I'm afraid you are the only one who knows how to repair coastal defense guns best." Duan Zhenguo raised the corner of his mouth, with an encouraging smile, and patted Duan Liguo's shoulder hard. Let him not worry too much. In Duan Zhenguo's opinion, although Duan Liguo may not be a professional engineer, among them, Duan Liguo is already the most knowledgeable about building coastal defense guns. . After all, everyone usually focuses on combat command or front-line charge, and they are really not very good at this kind of engineering construction. "Well, I can only give it a try." Duan Liguo sighed softly and shrugged helplessly. He knew very well that he was just trying to catch up. He really only knew a little bit about building coastal defense guns, and he could not be said to be proficient at it. But now that this task has fallen on him, it's really hard to refuse. He also understood the importance of this coastal defense artillery to the current situation. If it could be successfully built, it would play a vital role in resisting the Japanese counterattack and protecting this important strategic location in the sea. Therefore, even if I was unsure, I could only bite the bullet and respond first, and try my best to build this coastal defense artillery. … The Strait of Gibraltar has a unique location, sitting firmly on a triangular rocky area. This area seems to have been specially created by nature with harsh conditions. There are no gurgling rivers, no clear and sweet springs, and no land for farming. As a result, the residents living here must rely on a continuous supply of various vegetables, food for survival, and indispensable fresh water from the outside. It is no exaggeration to say that such environmental conditions make living here prohibitive for almost everyone. However, even such a seemingly deserted and lifeless place has a vital strategic significance. It is like a loyal guard, firmly guarding the vital link between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. sea lanes. This maritime channel is like a choke point connecting the two oceans. It controls the lifeblood of maritime traffic and has an immeasurable impact on various countries' maritime trade, military deployment and many other aspects. Looking back at history, the British Empire and Spain launched a protracted battle for this seemingly small area on the map. This battle lasted for three to four hundred years. While the Spanish Armada was majestic and dominating the seas, they were still able to rely on their powerful maritime military power to secure the Strait of Gibraltar, keeping it within their own sphere of influence. However, when the famous disaster of the destruction of the Armada struck, the situation changed drastically in an instant. Spain lost its absolute superiority at sea, and the Strait of Gibraltar also changed hands and fell into the hands of the British Empire. Empire's colonies. Judging from the map, Gibraltar is clearly a territory that belongs entirely to Spain, but the final result is disappointing. It turned out to be a colony of the British Empire. Because of this, Spain has never given up its claim to sovereignty over Gibraltar over the years. With its persistence and desire for territorial integrity, Spain has tried again and again to regain the land that should belong to them. Unfortunately, despite Spain's many efforts, it has never made any substantial progress in the face of the British Empire's tough attitude and its firm control of this strategic location. After all, for the British Empire, such an important strategic location would never be given up on its own initiative unless it was an extremely stupid fool. It is like a shining pearl of the British Empire on the sea. It not only symbolizes the empire's once glorious maritime hegemony, but also is one of the important supports for maintaining its global influence today. Therefore, the issue of the ownership of the Strait of Gibraltar has been in a stalemate throughout the course of history. Unfortunately, with the destruction of the Royal Mediterranean Fleet, the power of the once majestic and galloping fleet on the Mediterranean collapsed, and the situation in the Mediterranean suddenly changed. Half of the Mediterranean Sea fell into the hands of the navies of the four countries, causing earth-shaking changes in the power map of the Mediterranean Sea. In particular, the strength of the navies of the four countries has continued to increase since then, showing a vigorous and unstoppable trend. The most significant of these is the continuous production of a large number of **** aircraft carriers, which has made the four navies far more powerful than before, and their voice on the ocean has become increasingly stronger.
As a result, the once glorious maritime hegemony of the Sun Never Sets Empire, which dominated the world, once again faced serious challenges. Just like a once extremely strong fortress, now under the impact of all parties, cracks began to appear in the wall. Shaky. Originally, Spain was wary of the British Empire and did not have the guts to covet sovereignty over the Strait of Gibraltar. But now the situation is very different. The British Isles are experiencing German landings. The Mediterranean Fleet also suffered heavy losses in many battles, like an eagle with broken wings, losing its former deterrence. Under such a situation, Spain's ambitions instantly expanded. In particular, the German army proposed a very tempting condition. As long as Spain is willing to join them, the German army will return the Strait of Gibraltar to them. This condition is undoubtedly a huge cake for Spain, placed in front of them. The Strait of Gibraltar is the territory they dream of regaining. Franco did not agree immediately, but acted extremely cautiously. He knew very well that in order to protect the Strait of Gibraltar over the years, the British army had invested a lot of manpower and material resources here, making it impregnable. The strong fortifications and the well-trained defenders seemed to form an extremely tight network, making any force that wanted to get involved here weigh the difficulty. Therefore, if you want to capture this place, you will definitely suffer heavy casualties, and it will not be an easy goal to achieve. But in order for Spain to surrender to them, the Germans knew that they had to capture Gibraltar. Because as long as you occupy Gibraltar, you can control the straits here, which is equivalent to blocking the throat of the Mediterranean Sea. How could such an important strategic location be ignored? Once you control this place, you will be able to take the absolute strategic initiative in the Mediterranean region, which will have an immeasurable impact on military deployment, trade and many other aspects. Therefore, in order to achieve their strategic goals, the German army naturally had to find a way to recapture this place. On the island of Gibraltar, in the slightly hidden radar room, the lights were dim and soft, in stark contrast to the bright sunshine outside. The British officers and soldiers responsible for observing the radar were on duty meticulously. There was a unique kind of silence and dullness here, with only the slight buzzing sound from the radar equipment echoing in the air. The work of radar soldiers is really boring. They are like watchmen imprisoned in front of this small screen. Most of the time, I just stare quietly at the screen with various flashing light spots, day after day, monotonous and boring. And if you stare at it so intently for a long time, the light emitted by the screen is extremely harmful to your eyes. As time passed slowly, the radar soldier in charge of guarding felt that his eyes became more and more sore and uncomfortable. He couldn't help but raise his hand and rub his eyes, and then said to his comrades beside him: "Replace your eyes." A little sore." There was obvious discomfort in his voice. Staring at the screen for such a long time is normal for the eyes to become swollen and sore. Therefore, in their work schedule, there will be a dedicated person responsible for rotation to ensure that everyone can take a break from this boring and eye-sore work. "Okay!" The comrade beside him responded crisply. "Have you heard? There is a fierce battle at sea." As soon as the rotating soldiers sat down, they lowered their voices and whispered with a hint of mystery. His eyes shone with curiosity and excitement, and he seemed to be full of interest in the war taking place on the distant sea. This sentence instantly resonated with many people. Some people couldn't help but said excitedly: "Yes, it is said that the fleet of the four navies was beaten up by us and fled away." His voice unconsciously raised a bit. . "Hahaha, these cowards." Someone mocked, and the laughter echoed in the computer room.
"What was the result of the battle?" someone asked quickly, their eyes full of eagerness and curiosity, eager to know the answer. "I don't know, how many warships should have been sunk." Since he has been working in this computer room, the exchange of information with the outside world is relatively limited, and he can only guess the specific details of the battle based on hearsay. (End of chapter)