Middle Eastern tyrants

Chapter 66 The Changing Situation

After the seminar, officers from various countries began a free exchange session.

Although Lu Lin felt that most of what Aronmes said was correct, given the experience of the disastrous defeat in the future, he felt it was still necessary to give a reminder.

"Look at him." Seeing Lu Lin approach, Aronmes took the initiative to shake hands and said, "The Eagle of the Desert!"

Now, Major General Amir is a household name among Arab military officers.

Although he was young, he was the only commander who openly defeated the Zion army in a direct confrontation. Moreover, Colonel Avi, whom he killed, was the highest-ranking Zion general to die in this war.

It was precisely because of him that the Arab army managed to save face, so the other Arab countries reluctantly promoted Major General Amir, calling him the "rising star" of the Muslim world.

"Your speech was excellent and I benefited greatly from it," Lu Lin said, praising her immediately.

"Excellent tactics still need excellent generals to execute them, and even more excellent generals often have their own tactics."

Aronmes' lips curled up slightly: "Take General Gorky of Ant, for example. I really like his book 'In the Direction of Prosenia.' His tactics can be learned and emulated by other generals. I recommend you take a look."

Lu Lin nodded, indicating that he would accept the offer, and then asked, "But if I may be frank, what if the enemy attacks our positions if we adopt the tactic of 'intercepting Zion's fighter jets with air defense positions and gradually advancing ground troops'?"

Aaronmes smiled, took Lu Lin's hand, and led him to the sand table to show him the deployment.

"We purchased Ant's SA series air defense missiles, among which the SA-2, responsible for high-altitude air defense, has a range of over 30 kilometers. This distance far exceeds the range of Zion's artillery positions and is specifically designed to target Zion's bombers and reconnaissance aircraft, thus preventing Zion from using artillery for precision strikes."

(SA-2)

Meanwhile, to prevent Zion pilots' favorite "low-altitude flight tricks," we have also deployed SA-6 air defense missiles and ZSU-23-4 anti-aircraft guns in a mixed configuration, forming a low-to-medium altitude fire protection network specifically designed to hunt down Mirage IIIs that like to launch surprise attacks.

(SA-6)

SA-2.

A long telephone pole immediately popped into Lu Lin's mind. The SA-2 was the first generation of large-scale deployed air defense missiles, and it was also jokingly called "Uncle SA" by the West.

During the South Vietnam War, North Vietnam purchased Ant Group's SA-2 fighters to shoot down United States F-4s, but the hit rate was shockingly low.

However, the SA-2's close relative, the SA-6, was indeed a formidable weapon, as its radar signals were difficult to track and its missile speed was extremely fast, earning it the nickname "Black Death" from later Zion pilots.

Furthermore, the SA-6's most crucial feature is its built-in mobile base, which greatly enhances its mobility, allowing for rapid deployment and relocation, making it a truly advanced weapon.

"I have a suggestion," Lu Lin tentatively offered his idea. "The safest method is to have our air defense positions relocate immediately after each round of firing. This will maximize the safety of the positions."

“I understand your enthusiasm.” Aronmes patted him on the shoulder, as if reassuring an overly enthusiastic young man. “But don’t worry, I won’t let the Zionians touch the anti-aircraft positions. They won’t even see a shadow of them!”

Lu Lin noticed the disapproval in his eyes. This newly appointed Minister of Defense of Masr clearly felt that the suggestion was too cautious, and even somewhat cowardly.

His heart sank. He knew it was because he was too young and didn't have much say in the Arab League.

Alommes was willing to give him face and chat for a bit, mostly because Shuangzhi was a support force—he needed to win over other non-frontline Arab allies on behalf of the newly appointed President Dulewa.

And because Lu Lin is a time traveler, there are many things he cannot explain.

For example, Zion at this time had secretly developed the first generation of drones. Although the range was only fifty kilometers, it was indeed a groundbreaking product.

If he were to tell high-ranking Arab military officers, including Al-Alames, "Zion has developed a plane that can be flown without a pilot and can transmit photos and coordinates," they would probably think he's out of his mind.

"Well, I've already given the reminders I needed to." Lu Lin sighed inwardly, and all he could do now was pray for God's blessing.

On this timeline, history has shifted several times, with Russia and the United States now standing behind the Arab countries. Perhaps this time things will turn out for the better.

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In the blink of an eye, autumn has passed and spring has arrived.

Nine months have passed in the blink of an eye.

Lu Lin used the training methods he had learned from Seris to transform the troops in the northern border region into an impenetrable force.

During this period, the situation in the Middle East remained turbulent, with Masr and Zion continuing to clash along the Suez Canal, resulting in heavy losses on both sides.

Surya attempted to retake the capital Damascus, but failed due to a pincer attack by Kurds in the north.

The civil war in Al-Iraq continues, with the two sides locked in a back-and-forth battle over the Kirkuk oil fields, resulting in casualties on both sides.

But the most devastating conflict was the "Black September" incident that broke out in Hashim.

The incident was triggered by the influx of Arafat refugees into the Hashim following the Third Arab-Israeli War. Under the leadership of a man named "Fara," they took control of the refugee camps, formed an armed force, and established a "state within a state" within the Hashim.

These refugees, calling themselves the "Arafat Liberation Organization," set up checkpoints and levied taxes in Hashim, and even plotted to assassinate King Setis of Hashim.

This thoroughly enraged Hashim, and a large-scale military conflict officially broke out in the capital, Amman.

Approximately 15,000 Arafat people died in the massacre, while the remaining members of the Liberation Organization fled to Carthage and disappeared from public view.

Compared to a year ago, the situation in the Middle East is now far more chaotic, like a giant powder keg ready to explode at any moment.

However, compared to the outside world, Shuangzhi, with its natural desert barrier, is relatively more stable.

"Major General, Prince Muhammad has informed you to return and report."

"I see."

After more than a year of adaptation, Lu Lin has basically adapted to his new identity and lifestyle, including Muslim customs—even though he is not really religious, he is at least outwardly no different from a Muslim.

At noon, the command center of the Shuangzhi National Defense Building was packed with officers and ministers.

Prince Muhammad began, “Gentlemen! This morning, the Arab League passed a secret resolution that we will launch a war against Zion on Yom Kippur this October, in order to assist the countries on the front lines in reclaiming the lands that Zion has seized.”

We will uphold justice and stability in the Arab world through our own means.

Yom Kippur is the most important holy day of the year for the people of Zion. On this day, they neither eat nor drink nor work, and it is the day when their defenses are at their weakest.

The Arabs will take advantage of this day to launch a surprise attack, retaliating in kind and avenging their previous war.

"finally coming?"

Lu Lin felt his blood slowly boiling, and he could almost smell gunpowder.

(End of this chapter)