The next door Helen was talking about was naturally not the one next door to Katanga, but the one next door to Angola. This land later known as Namibia was first colonized by Germany in Southwest Africa. After the end of World War I, it was handed over to the South African Mandate. After the end of World War II, South Africa forcibly annexed Namibia and tried to use it as a springboard to establish a new post-war order led by South Africa.
In this regard, South Africa has also been sanctioned by the United Nations. Although it is of no use, it still occupies the territory that should be occupied. Even South Africa continues to expand its influence outwards. In a certain respect, South Africa can be regarded as a colonial country. , although the place it colonizes is right on its doorstep.
Like Angola, Namibia is also in turmoil. The black uncles of Namibia are dissatisfied with the white government of South Africa ruling them and have been striving for independence. However, South Africa is not a soft persimmon. The two sides have cordial and friendly physical exchanges on such a land. Come to each other's opinions.
And South Africa is worthy of being a former colony that led the British. With three punches and two kicks, the black uncle was really beaten and screamed, and he could only think of ways to shake people outside.
Of course, in addition to Namibia, South Africa has its hands in quite a few places. Rhodesia, also known as Zimbabwe in later generations, before the white government was overthrown, South Africa was also strongly supporting Rhodesia in brutally suppressing the local black people. Therefore, If you encounter problems in North and Central Africa, you should go to the French. If you have problems in the south, you should go to South Africa.
"You mean we buy arms from the South Africans and then transfer them to Zabi?"
"That's right, if a single source of weapons is noticed by someone who is interested, the problem can be quickly discovered. If you want to hide your identity, you must make the water muddy!"
"But isn't this a bit unnecessary?"
The weapons in stock in the arsenal of the Congolese National Defense Force are FAL rifles from Belgium and a considerable number of old World War II fn49 semi-automatic rifles. The South African army also has FAL rifles. The difference is that one is produced in Belgium and the other is South Africa's own. It can be said that the appearance of the authorized production ones is quite different, the difference is that the handguards, butts and shooting modes will be slightly different.
"But if we don't muddy the water, the Portuguese will keep an eye on us!"
"That's true!"
"And, most importantly, you have to know how to deal with Zabi!"
"Get it right?"
Shepard raised his eyebrows. Although what he said was indeed correct, it came out of the other party's mouth, and it was still a very straightforward explanation of the word "careful".
"Are you all Oxfords so straightforward?"
“Same in Cambridge next door!”
"Elite education is truly extraordinary!"
Shepard is a man who does what he says, and there are not many black people under him who can do the work. Sacral is busy sending guns and artillery to Angola, so Osaba can only appear, and he will use the name of the Front for the Liberation of Angola. In the name of Namibia, I went to contact the National Cooperation Bureau of South Africa. The latter is the equivalent of the Gestapo in Africa and Europe. Although it is not to the extent that hearing it will make a child stop crying, it can be regarded as a hateful thing.
The adjustment of military aid to Zabi is also being carried out immediately. In the past, Shepard was worried that the guerrillas would be violently bombarded by the Portuguese regular army, so whether it was guns or bullets, they basically gave them as much as they wanted. But now, Shepard Germany decided to stick to the needs of the guerrillas.
Of course, if Zabi paid real money, Shepard would definitely not hold back like this. He would find a way to get the opponent if they wanted cannons.
When Zabi learned that supplies had to be reduced due to transportation and supply problems, he seemed extremely disappointed. He did not doubt Shepard's words. After all, the latter also said that he was a volunteer, so the lack of supplies was also a reason. There is a wish.
"But I want to launch a counterattack!"
"Counterattack?"
Shepard's first reaction was to stop the other party from this idea, but when the words came to his lips, he stopped.
"What are you going to do?"
"I want to attack Dundo!"
"???"
Shepard coughed, and then silently looked at Saklar aside, who immediately began to introduce Dundo to him with understanding.
It was a city on the northeastern border of Angola. It was considered a border town hub linking the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola. There was a decent road running through the city. This small town had about 10,000 people and was mainly engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry.
The Portuguese have a battalion of garrison here, plus about 500 servants. However, the garrison and servants are usually stationed in surrounding towns. There is only one battalion headquarters and about 100 policemen in the city.
In addition to being a transportation hub, the town also has a telegraph station, which is the only channel for the town to communicate with surrounding areas.
"Uh, so, you plan to use your newly recruited more than 100 people to go to the city and engage in a head-on firefight with more than 100 Portuguese troops and police?"
Shepard just wanted to laugh. Quite a few of the men Zabi recruited didn't even know how to do three-point and one-line. Aiming and shooting all depended on their voices. Some of them even hadn't learned how to load bullets in a magazine for a week. Rely on these people?
"No, I'm going to use the tactics you taught me to mobilize the enemies in the city, and then attack the telegraph office, where I will send a message calling on the people to rise up and resist!"
"Oh, that's how it is!"
Shepard had to admit that Zabi was indeed a talent. This kind of general knowledge was of great historical significance, let alone anything else, not to mention its direct propaganda value, because most of these facilities in the colony were serving the colonists. , but the rebels captured the facilities of the colonial authorities and issued a call for resistance. After a little operation, it was not a problem for Zabi to rise up and raise his arms to become a leader.
But Shepard still had doubts about this. It was a hundred kilometers from the border camp in Zabi to Dundo. With this distance, it was a question of whether he could walk across this distance with the team he had assembled without losing anyone.
However, Shepard still did not stop the other party, and he even kindly offered to provide Zabi with a few more boxes of canned food as military rations.
"Your idea is very good, Zabi. I am very optimistic about you, but it's a pity that I can't provide you with more help!"
"No, these are enough!"
When Zabi saw that his plan was approved by Shepard, he immediately became a little proud. After all, in a certain way, this was the approval of someone more powerful than him, so he immediately returned to Angola with full confidence. Start preparing.
As for Shepard, Plomri carefully asked Shepard if he wanted to let the Portuguese know.
"No need, do you think that guy's plan can succeed?"
"I feel anxious!"
"Isn't that right?"
Shepard took off the obstructive hood and said with a smile.
"We just wait for the good news!"
