Greece’s Roman Road

It seems that the rubber boats are very suitable for the Marine Corps. The gasoline engines of these rubber boats are specially imported from Germany and then processed by the tire factory.

The tire factory is not polite. After seeing the first rubber boat sample, its managers are keenly aware of the market prospects of this kind of boat, and put forward a request. To produce an assault boat that can meet the needs of the Marine Corps, but the patent for this rubber boat must belong to the tire factory.

In order to increase the safety of the rubber boat and avoid the evil consequences of a bullet sinking a rubber boat, these rowing kayaks also use the design idea of ​​watertight compartments, and each airbag is separated from each other.

Even if one of the airbags is punctured and leaked, the rubber boat can still float on the sea.

After watching the ten rubber boats in the first wave, Constantine nodded. In any case, this marine corps had already begun to take shape after several months of training.

"Do you have the ability to land at night?" Constantine continued to look at the soldiers on the island with his binoculars, and at the same time asked the Marine Corps commander beside him.

After a long time without a response, Constantine turned around and saw Cantoriotis with a shy expression.

"His Royal Highness, the Marine Corps has just been formed for a few months. Also, training at night is difficult. Due to the limited vision, it is extremely easy for soldiers to fall into the water and drown."

"So, so far, the Marines haven't had night training."

In fact, it was Cantoriotis who objected to the night landing method of combat.

In this era when the communication between soldiers basically depended on roaring, even in large-scale landing operations, the combat cases were relatively rare.

Not to mention the night landing operations.

Such complex tactical maneuvers were indeed very difficult under the technical conditions of the late 19th century.

"In two years, Colonel, this marine must have the ability to land at night, otherwise he has no meaning to exist," Constantine said with a frown.

"Captain, I have high hopes for this Marine Corps. It is likely to be of great use in the future. Do you think it was just a whim that I asked your Navy to form a Marine Corps and endure the Army's opinions?"

"We can't adapt war to soldiers"

Cantoriotis was silent for a moment, then said, "Your Highness, with your high technical requirements, you must increase the investment in this Marine Corps."

"Let's not talk about anything else, just the food, you need to put some effort into it. For example, in order to prevent night blindness, add some animal offal to the menu of the soldiers of the Marine Corps."

The combat capability of this Marine Corps is related to the Athena plan currently being formulated by the General Staff. It is the key to its execution. How could it be stingy with some funds?

On June 21, 1893, Constantine, who went to the Ministry of Defense Building, met Prime Minister Trikupis in front of the building. According to the Prime Minister, the Greek government received a letter of clarification from the King of Ethiopia, condemning the Italians as despicable and shameless. .

The two came to the upstairs conference room together. After the Chief of General Staff and the Minister of Armament had both arrived, Trikupis explained to the three: "It's about the conflict between Ethiopia and Italy."

"The general idea is that the two countries signed a treaty, and Italy played tricks on the Italian version of the treaty, so that the original intention of the treaty was modified, and Ethiopia became Italy's protectorate."

"Ethiopian Emperor, Menelik II, is not an easy man either. He directly announced the content of the treaty in Ethiopian language to clarify misunderstandings."

Hearing Trikupis talking about Ethiopia, Constantine's first thought was the country's unique religious paintings.

Generally, the religious paintings that people see are all white people, such as **** or the Virgin, all appearing in the face of European white people.

Interestingly, Ethiopia is a different country. Their religious paintings, such as the Virgin or Jesus, are all with black faces, which look very cute.

"No, it may be because they are both Orthodox countries. In order to win the wider sympathy of the international community, they also wrote a letter to the Greek government." Trikupis held a letter in his hand and showed the three .

Although Ethiopia is not well-known, it is also an ancient country with a long history and a long history of Christianity.

In the fourth century AD, Christianity was established as the state religion of Ethiopia.

It can be said that this conversion was earlier than most European countries.

Ethiopia, as an African country, at the end of the 19th century, when the whole of Africa was divided up by European countries and became a colony, was able to stand on its own and maintain its independent status, which also had some religious reasons.

After all, they are both Christian countries, so European countries cannot do too much.

Of course, there are also those who are hard-headed and ignore this, such as Italy.

"So, Ethiopia and Italy are openly torn apart?" Constantine asked.

"There's no way. Since the opening of the Suez Canal, the deserts of North Africa, which were disliked by everyone, have now become a sweet pastry," Emanuel said.

The northern part of Ethiopia is the Red Sea. After European ships pass through the Suez Canal, the only way to the Indian Ocean~www.novelmt.com~ As a late-developing country (unification was only completed in 1871), when Italy opened its eyes to see the world, the colony was full of gold. The land has long been carved up, and Ethiopia, the only independent country in Africa, has entered Italy's field of vision.

"I came to the Ministry of Defense building to ask if the old-fashioned rifles that the troops have replaced are taking advantage of this opportunity to shoot quickly," said Trikupis.

It seems that Prime Minister Terry Kupis is planning to add to Italy.

Also, as a neighboring country (southern Italy and Greece are very close, separated by the narrow Adriatic Sea), are they still friendly neighbors if they don't pull back and don't bury mines?

Taking this opportunity, he sold the old rifles that the army had replaced to Ethiopia, killing two birds with one stone.

"Does Ethiopia like our old rifles?" Interjected Armaments Minister Giannis.

As we all know, Ethiopia has connections with European countries. For example, the old rifles replaced by the Greek Army are seriously outdated.

Ethiopia is not a ruffian who has never seen the world, far behind the mainstream weapons in Europe, can it be seen?

"I think it's entirely possible," Constantine said confidently.

"First, Ethiopia is not a wealthy player. Even if European countries don't care about Italy at all and open up the arms to sell mainstream technology, can Ethiopia afford it?"

"Secondly, now that Italy and Ethiopia have openly torn their faces, Ethiopia is in urgent need of weapons. According to the practice of European countries, then don't take the opportunity to increase the price and make a fortune."

"Our old black powder rifle, at worst, is better than a broadsword and spear. It is half sold and half free. It can not only find a military budget for the army, but also add to Italy."

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