The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 929: Comoros's Sorrow

10 month 4 day.

French naval warships arrived in the waters of Comoros, showing off their might.

A few days ago, a military coup took place in Comoros. The former captain of the presidential guard and mercenary leader, Frenchman Denard, launched a military coup, imprisoned Johar, and set up a transitional government in the city of Kaabi.

Comoros, whose full name is the Union of Comoros, is also known as the Kingdom of the Moon and the Kingdom of Spices. It is an island country in the Indian Ocean in Africa. It is located at the northern entrance of the Mozambique Channel on the east side of Africa, about 300 kilometers east and west of Madagascar and Mozambique.

The Grande Comore Island, Anjouan Island, Moheli Island and Mayotte Island that make up Comoros are known as the four pearls in the western Indian Ocean. The country has a land area of ​​2236 square kilometers and a population of nearly 50.

Before the invasion of Western colonists, it was ruled by Arab sultans for a long time. In 1841, France invaded Mayotte Island. In 1912, the four Comoros Islands became a French colony. In 1946, it became a French "overseas territory". In 1961, it gained internal autonomy. It was not until 1975 that it gained independence and established the Republic of Comoros.

The French have enormous interests and influence in the Comoros.

The coup in Comoros seriously affected the interests of the French. The French acted very quickly. In just a few days, a fleet with a destroyer, three frigates, five armed transport ships and two supply ships arrived in Comoros to capture the country.

Since the situation in Africa has become turbulent, the interests of the French have suffered great losses. In recent years, they have been continuously strengthening their power in Africa because Africa is too important to the French. Once they lose Africa, France will no longer be a world power, but only a European power. The economy will suffer great losses because France can no longer suck blood from Africa.

Even the French Black Legion might not be able to be maintained by then.

Although Comoros is not big, France cannot escape from its control.

If France allows Comoros to escape from French control, it will cause a terrible chain reaction.

France just wants to use this opportunity to show off its military power.

On the four islands of Comoros, hidden in the woods, there are a number of "Eagle Strike" anti-ship missile launchers. Mercenaries are operating the launchers and aiming.

Denard sneered bloodthirstyly. Although he was French, it didn't mean he would show mercy.

In order to win this battle, he paid the price of Grande Comore Island and Moheli Island and hired mercenaries to fight. As long as he won this battle, he would own Anjouan Island and Mayotte Island and could become king himself.

Three helicopters in the sky were coming this way, conducting reconnaissance.

The mercenary, holding the Vanguard individual anti-aircraft missile, has aimed at the helicopter in the sky.

"beat!"

The mercenary leader gave the order.

Immediately, the launch vehicle fired an Eagle Strike missile. To ensure that everything went smoothly, all the Eagle Strike missiles on the launch vehicle were fired.

At the same time, the mercenary carrying the Vanguard individual air defense missile pressed the button.

"Swish, swish, swish~~" One after another, the "Vanguard" anti-aircraft missiles crossed the sky and flew towards the three helicopters in the air.

"Boom boom boom~~~"

On the sea, frigates and destroyers intercepted and fired jamming bombs.

But 10 miles was too close, and with less than 10 seconds, it was impossible to intercept it.

The "Eagle Strike" missile hit the warship with a loud bang, and a huge hole was blown out of the entire warship.

The sea water rushed in frantically and the ship was sinking at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The three helicopters in the air turned into three fireballs, emitting thick black smoke, and fell towards the ground and the sea.

In just a moment, this seemingly powerful fleet was completely wiped out. The mercenaries drove their cars to rescue the soldiers who fell into the water.

These are all hostages, used to force the French to agree to their conditions, and they can also get a considerable ransom.

In order to occupy Comoros, France sent thousands of people.

Under normal circumstances, this army is enough to wipe out the Comoros mercenaries and quell the rebellion in Comoros.

However, the French did not expect that Denard was so ruthless and hired mercenaries. These mercenaries actually had anti-aircraft missiles and anti-ship missiles, so that the French suffered a great loss.

After a busy period, all the French soldiers who fell into the water were finally rescued. The French soldiers were dejected, holding their heads in their hands. Having lost their warships and their weapons and equipment, they were simply unable to deal with the fully armed mercenaries.

If they don't want to die, they will become prisoners.

Shiploads of prisoners were transported to the island, where they were guarded separately and machine guns were pointed at the prisoners. Anyone who dared to move would be shot to death without mercy.

The mercenaries' ships left a few behind to salvage the spoils.

Although many weapons and equipment will sink with the ship, there are still many weapons, equipment and supplies suspended on the water. These are all trophies and can be sold for money.

Seeing the great victory, Denard officially announced to the outside world that the French fleet had been completely annihilated, one French destroyer, three frigates, five armed transport ships, and two supply ships had been sunk, and more than 1 French troops had been captured.

As soon as the news came out, the whole world was shocked, and the world's attention could not help but turn to Comoros and France.

No one expected that such a big thing could happen in such an inconspicuous place.

Soon, the situation in Comoros and Denard's information became known.

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There is no way, the French army’s performance is really too poor.

Although those destroyers and frigates were relatively backward warships, and the youngest warships were over 30 years old, a destroyer is a destroyer and a frigate is a frigate. They did not eliminate the mercenaries, but were eliminated by the mercenaries instead.

This reminds us of the performance of the French during World War II.

Denard even announced the establishment of the "Kingdom of Denard" and himself as the king. Denard also expressed his willingness to negotiate with France and would treat prisoners well. If the French did not accept his conditions, he would execute the French prisoners and throw their bodies into the sea to feed the fish.

No one would doubt Denard's words. After all, Denard was the leader of the mercenaries and was not a good person at all.

The news spread back to France, causing an uproar there.

The families of the soldiers who went to war took to the streets to protest against the French government, which prompted other French citizens to join in.

After all, more than 1500 people were captured and more than 100 people died, and no one knew whether the dead soldiers were their relatives or friends.

The French government is extremely worried about this. What seemed to be an easy task to the French government turned out to be such a big mess. This is even more unacceptable than France's defeat in Africa.

The sinking of so many warships and the capture of so many people at once was a major defeat and proved the incompetence of their government.

Moreover, internal opposition forces are adding fuel to the flames and taking advantage of this defeat to attack the ruling party.

The only good news is that the other party is willing to negotiate and will not execute prisoners at will.

As long as this matter can be handled properly, a lot of losses can be recovered.

(End of this chapter)