MTL - Restart Spain-Chapter 171 The Marines and the Old School
Reboot Spain Chapter 171 The Marines and the Old School
The events of the exhibition are only at the preparatory stage, and General Campos and General Castro, who are coordinating the attack on the Moroccan army, have already returned to Madrid. This time they are going to report some problems to His Majesty the King.
From the beginning of the naval attack on Morocco, a large number of problems have been exposed. Although the combat mode has been like this since ancient times, with the turn of the times, this old-fashioned combat mode has gradually failed to keep up with the times.
No matter how powerful Spain's navy is, it can bombard Morocco's coast to the ground, but after all, it still exposes a fatal problem.
A navy is just a navy after all, but navies at sea have a strange problem - they have to attack their enemies ashore.
The early landing operations were only military operations in which ordinary troops rode boats and paddles to land on the enemy coast through water areas. There was usually no coastal defense, and the movement of troops on land was slow.
Therefore, as long as the landing party can safely cross the water area, the land operation can basically be carried out smoothly, so there is no special requirement for the landing force.
With the development of society and economy, overseas plundering and expansion wars are increasingly intensified, and landing operations are frequently adopted as a unique combat method.
The coastal defenders also took a variety of countermeasures against the attack from the sea, making it more difficult for the landing party to land.
Even the weak Morocco can control the shore artillery to fight back against the Spanish fleet, and if this attention is raised to Britain, France, Germany, Russia and other countries, the landing of the army is bound to become extremely difficult.
Therefore, it is necessary now to start developing troops that have been dedicated to landing operations.
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The Marine Corps is not a novelty. The earliest Marine Corps in the world was born in England in 1624 and has a history of more than 300 years.
Later, the marine corps of the Netherlands, France, Russia, Spain and other countries were also established one after another.
However, countries around the world have never had an accurate estimate of the combat value of the Marine Corps.
During the First World War, although there were several landing operations of different scales, the use of the Marine Corps was mostly small and tactical.
In addition, the Marine Corps at that time only focused on improving the light-loaded assault capability of individual soldiers in terms of weaponry and equipment, but lacked the assault capability to conquer fortified areas.
Therefore, the status and role of the Marine Corps was not well represented during the First World War.
The combat mission of the Marine Corps should also undergo a fundamental change, from manipulating guns on ships to landing operations and consolidating the gains.
The fiasco of the British and French Marines' landing operations in the Dardanelles and the Gallipoli Peninsula in February 1915 made the Marines face the danger of collapse.
Later, with the development of the situation, people realized the importance of landing operations again, and realized that the Navy really needed a force to cooperate with the other side of the fleet, and thus promoted the development of the Marine Corps.
The Second World War brought the development of marine corps in various countries to a climax. During the landing operations, the scale, the number of times, the changeable tactics, and the complexity of the organization were unprecedented.
According to incomplete statistics, during the Second World War, more than 600 landing operations were carried out, and almost every battle was won.
The most typical examples are the German invasion of Denmark and Norway in 1940; the Allied landing in Sicily in 1943; the Allied landing in Normandy in 1944.
In these landing operations, the Marine Corps made great contributions to the victory of the operation.
The special status and great role played by the Marine Corps in the Second World War became the direct reason for the rapid development of the Marine Corps in various countries in the future.
Of course, Castro and Campos' eyes were not that far away. For them, all they needed at this time were the landing troops that could always be used as sharp knives.
But Alfonso from later generations knew the importance and necessity of this unit.
At this time, the internal combustion engine has not yet developed a fast landing seat warship. It is obviously impossible to develop to that level, but there is no problem in forming a weakened version.
The two men in military uniforms have come to the interior of the splendid Royal Palace of Madrid. As the senior generals of the army, they were naturally treated specially by the servants inside the palace.
Born in the military, they did not pay any attention to the fashion competition that the queen was concerned about. At this time, their top priority was to discuss this matter with His Majesty the King.
Prime Minister Canovas, who had already been notified, was waiting for them inside the palace. Although the army has the establishment of the Marine Corps, in fact, this unit has been regarded as a defunct in name.
To redevelop this unit, the government must invest money. As long as it can persuade His Majesty and the Prime Minister, the navy can get an additional military fee.
All they need to do next is convince Canovas and Alfonso to make the unit a reality.
In April, the city of Madrid is no longer cold, and there is a hint of spring.
The servants in the palace also changed out of their thick cotton clothes and wore shirt-style maid clothes unique to spring.
And none of this could stop Alfonso's surprise when he heard what the two of them said.
Looking at the development of the Marine Corps according to the original trajectory, it will not be really taken into account by countries until after the First World War at least.
And now the two generals of Spain actually put forward this idea ahead of time.
If it weren't for the fact that there were no well-known military generals in Spain, Alfonso would even suspect that these two were unborn wizards.
Being able to lead the times for more than 40 years, raising this question has shown that their military vision is still very good.
"About the Marine Corps, what kind of ideas do you have that you can say as much as you like!"
Alfonso XII, who was sitting, asked with interest. He wanted to see what the two geniuses who first proposed this kind of military theory had an opinion.
"From the previous battles, we have clearly found that the roads cannot effectively cooperate with the navy in the landing operations, which also caused certain delays for the fighters."
"And if there is a kind of arms that can quickly land on the other side after the naval shelling."
Admiral Castro said that he also has a unique set of views on the Marine Corps.
"A member of the Marine Corps will serve as a sharp knife force to lay down a stronghold on the shore to provide maximum security for subsequent army landings."
After Astro finished speaking, he looked at Campos next to him, waiting for him to speak.
"Your Majesty, although we are too numerous and not suitable for landing operations,
Therefore, the safety of the life of the troops will be at great risk, and we agree with the decision to re-establish the Marine Corps. "
When the army troops landed on the coast, in addition to being unfamiliar with the terrain, there was also the discomfort of being unfamiliar with drifting at sea, which would greatly reduce the combat effectiveness of the troops.
It's like a lion on land going to the sea to fight a crocodile.
Although it cannot be said that the lion's fighting ability is poor, its adaptability to this kind of fighting is definitely not as good as that of a crocodile.
"So we want to build a force that can adapt to life at sea and fight on the road at the same time."
Castro and Cambers looked at Alfonso and Canovas at the same time.
This is the first time the Army and Navy have faced the government in such unity.
The Navy wants a force that can fight on the road, and the Army wants to minimize Army casualties.
Therefore, the establishment of the Marine Corps will be unanimously approved by the Army and Navy.
"Then do you have any constructive proposals for this unit, but if it is only the vanguard of the landing force, I don't think it is necessary to set up a new unit to deal with this kind of combat."
Alfonso replied that while he knew the importance of the Marine Corps, he wanted to see what else the two generals could offer constructively.
Spain lacks top military talents. If these two can be of great use, then Alfonso will definitely grant important tasks in the future.
"No, Your Majesty, if the Marine Corps is established, there must be a lot of numbers, because not only can they serve as the vanguard for beach landings,
The coast can also be occupied to facilitate the army's deep internal operations. "
"It is also an extremely effective and fast way to carry out landing operations on the many islands of Spain, with the Marine Corps as the main force.
This is countless times faster than redeploying the army to re-strategize! "
Castro went on to say that he does not doubt the strength of the Army, but the Marine Corps also has a side that the Army cannot take into account.
That is to take into account both sea and land, and the Army obviously has no way to be so comprehensive.
This is why, as an admiral, he is obsessed with building a Marine Corps.
"And the Marine Corps should not be regarded as just the vanguard, but also need to be equipped with heavy firepower such as artillery and machine guns,
Come to suppress the troops on the shore to better complete the login combat mission! "
Castro explained that now, His Majesty's feelings seem to be Canovas, who supports the consent of the Marine Corps and is still meditating, which seems to have a different meaning.
"But Your Excellency General Castro, the Army can also complete this task. It seems that there is no meaning or great significance to prepare such a unit alone!"
Canovas stood up against it. As an old man of several decades, he was a firm conservative force.
Look at anything new with skepticism and suspicion.
"The establishment of the Marine Corps, Your Excellency Prime Minister, is very necessary. Now is not the war during the Carlos War."
"With the gradual evolution of weapons and equipment, modern warfare must have a place for the Marine Corps."
Castro immediately stood up against Canovas' words. Although this respected old man was devoted to his country,
But obviously his age has made him less able to accept new things than these young people.
"Yes, Your Excellency, the Army is obviously not that professional in landing operations."
"Having a force capable of amphibious operations is the future."
"In addition to the colonization and expansion of Spain in the future, there is bound to be a place for the Marine Corps!"
Army general Campos also stood up and said.
"In this case, then I think we can first establish a small number of marines, test its combat capabilities and necessity, and then expand on a large scale!"
Canovas was silent for a while, and then said leisurely that he always wears stubborn colored glasses when facing these young people,
But after the firm rebuttal of the two generals, he also had to admit that his vision in the face of new things was obviously not as good as those of these young people.
Alfonso XII, who was sitting at the top, also silently looked at the sighing Canovas,
He knew that the old Prime Minister of Spain had not changed his mentality in the face of the vibrant Spain.
He doesn't know how to decide on this prime minister, but he knows that Spain must receive a lot of new things to return to the top European power.
Although he was a little unbearable, he knew that the Prime Minister was afraid that he would not be able to serve as the Prime Minister for a long time.
Spain needs change, needs innovation, not just the pursuit of stability and old-fashioned practices.
Alfonso's two younger sisters became models. Although this matter detracts from the majesty of the royal family and the majesty of the Bourbon royal family~www.novelbuddy.com~, in order to give these old-fashioned old nobles a medicine, Alfonso is now It's useless.
These old aristocrats, like the stubborn big landowners in ancient my country, contained a lot of wealth.
If they can spend this wealth for the production of new industries, the time for Spain to industrialize will be greatly shortened or even accelerated.
Although this is bound to be resisted by a large number of diehards, long-term pain is not as good as short-term pain.
The Canovas in front of him is a pure conservative and a leader of the old school.
It can even be said that he is the representative of these old-fashioned nobles. Obviously, it is not suitable for him to occupy a good position in the court again.
Especially after the development of the internal combustion engine in Spain to a certain extent, the relevant scientific and technological books
Such as tractors, automobiles and planes, etc. are all contributing to the development of the country's agricultural industry. A very important industry is boycotted by these people.
At that time, the influence on Spain was even greater, which is why Alfonso XII wanted to suppress the old-fashioned forces before these industrial products were developed.
Most of the land in Spain was occupied by these nobles, and through the way of hired peasants, they had made them self-sufficient,
In the face of the more expensive mechanized industry, these old aristocrats who stick to the rules don't know what kind of stress they will make.
But in any case Spain will not accept the conditions of these people to give up the development of industrialization. +Bookmark+
