As time entered 1972, although the United States was still losing a lot of lives in Vietnam, and there was even a Captain America with a kill ratio of over 300, it still could not conceal its defeat.
Countless money and manpower have been invested, but the so-called victory is getting further and further away. Although the senior management does not want to admit it, in fact, their failure in Vietnam is already a matter of time. Since they failed in an old place, That will inevitably open up a new front to open a new breakthrough.
Therefore, the world's attention has begun to shift little by little from hotspots such as Asia, America and Europe to a place that was unknown in the past but is now hot.
That's Africa!
In order to expand their influence and at the same time attack their opponents, various countries have begun to look for a good friend suitable for them in this magical land. After finding it, countless kinds of assistance will follow.
Driven by the small wing of Shadow Company, the situation in Angola has become more turbulent than ever before. Therefore, both the Soviet Union, Romania and a certain country in the East have increased their military assistance to their respective good friends.
As a result, UNITA supported by the Soviet Union received more rockets, AK47 rifles, Deshka heavy machine guns, and SAM surface-to-air missiles, while FRELIMO supported by Romania and a certain country also received more light weapons and other assistance. .
The exchanges between the resistance forces and the colonial authorities, whose firepower had been greatly strengthened, became more and more intense. With Shepard's good start, countless rockets fell on the heads of the Portuguese garrison every day. Even South Africa participated in it, relying on Old World War II armaments were sold at cabbage prices, filling the coffers of the National Cooperation Bureau.
Although Shepard did not gain anything practical in this process, correspondingly, as the pressure from other regions increases, the pressure faced by border provinces such as Lunda Norte will also decrease. Zabi's guerrillas The controlled area has become wider and wider, even approaching Lukapa, the provincial capital of Lunda Norte.
The horrific bombings by the Portuguese Air Force that they had to face from time to time in the past have also disappeared, because compared to these stragglers in Lunda Norte, the Portuguese army has to worry about those UNITA troops who have been trained by Soviet and Cuban instructors and even have the appearance of a regular army. The guerrillas, it can be said that with the help of Su Xunzong Brezhnev's east wind, Shepard has indirectly controlled a land area of nearly 40,000 square kilometers.
However, due to transportation problems, several oil fields controlled by Shepard are currently unable to be monetized. Therefore, his financial situation has not improved. He can only say that he cannot make a profit or lose a loss, barely maintaining a balance.
And just when Shepard was wondering whether to get some more strong medicine to promote the chaotic process in Angola, a telegram from the United States dragged him back to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from Angola.
"What is this old guy Smith looking for?"
"I guess I found a new job for you?"
"New job, what are you going to do, continue to guard the door for others?"
Shepard looked disdainful.
"We have hundreds of brothers under our command now. If I go to show someone the door with my status, that would be too cheap. Unless he offers a high price, I won't go!"
Although he said so, Shepard actually hoped that Smith would find a new job for him. After all, the cost of realizing his dream was too high!
But the actual situation was counterproductive. When Shepard returned to the United States with Helen, what Smith brought to him was not a new job.
"How are things going with you in Angola?"
"It's okay, I have the final say on one-third of Lunda North now!"
Shepard crossed his legs but said seriously.
"Um?"
When Smith heard this, he hummed first, and then the old man reacted.
"Wait, what did you say, how old are you?"
"Forty thousand square kilometers, but they are all remote areas. The people are so poor that they don't even have pants. The Portuguese have squeezed all the oil and water dry. There is no oil or water to squeeze out!"
"You can do it!"
Smith didn't ask Shepard how to do this because
He could guess that Shepard would definitely not mention all the bloodshed during this period, so there was no need for him to study it in detail.
In fact, Shepard did far more than Smith thought. When the Portuguese retreated, he indirectly or directly killed five or six famous local chiefs, either relying on mercenaries to assassinate them or sending snipers. He even sent an Apple team to pretend to be Portuguese paratroopers and killed a local elder who had had in-depth cooperation with the Portuguese. This indirectly triggered a large-scale riot, whether it was the Portuguese or the local tribes. It took a lot of blood to put an end to the gaffe.
Then, Zabi can successfully take over those places. Even so, the guerrillas will still inevitably have conflicts with local armed forces who are disobedient to discipline.
"So, why did you call me back?"
Shepard estimated that Smith calling him out at this juncture must have something to do with Angola.
"Simple, because the Soviets were a little too active in Angola!"
"This is not nonsense!"
Shepard slumped on the couch and rolled his eyes.
"Angola has been fighting for independence for so long, but the Soviet Union has been the most helpful. They have sent guns, cannons, and instructors, all surface-to-air missiles have been sold, and the Portuguese fighter jets have shot down several of them. It's strange that they are inactive! "
"So, the higher ups don't want them to be so active!"
"That's easy. Send aircraft and artillery, 6 and Patton tanks, and some Eagle missiles and Phantom fighter jets. We will be the ones active in Angola!" Chinese website
"What a great idea. Just say that when you meet Morgan tonight!"
Smith couldn't help but rolled his eyes. The so-called military aid was easy to say, but not everyone wanted to be as wealthy as the Soviet Union. Now that the offensive and defensive positions of the two sides have been exchanged, the United States is starting to shrink a little!
"At night? Are there any activities?"
"Yes, there will be a relatively private meeting, and we need some African experts. The expert I know is Ms. Parker!"
"What about me? I don't count?"
"You're a piece of shit, you didn't even finish college!"
Smith said angrily.
Seeing that his academic qualifications were about to be pulled out and whipped to death again, in front of a top student, Shepard immediately called out and interrupted Smith.
"Then what preparations should we make? For example, some kind of written report?"
"You don't need to make any preparations. It's just a private meeting. Well, you two need to change your clothes, at least to something more formal. After all, you represent Morgan and I!"
