The uprising at Moyle was another heavy blow to the Fenton government.

The existence of the "Irish Republican Army" has always been a concern of successive British governments, but since the 50s, this armed and violent organization has begun to show a serious decline, and by the 60s it has almost collapsed. However, the Great War gave them the best chance to be reborn.

Especially in the last two years, the development of the "IRA" seems to have become almost unstoppable. The Fenton government tried to make great efforts to suppress this group several times, but as the situation of the war changed, the Fenton government gradually became powerless.

As a result, a strange circle has been formed, whether it is the Fenton government in Britain or the self-government in Ireland, as long as the "IRA" does not make any special trouble, they would rather take a resigned attitude to it.

The big event has finally arrived.

After Colonel Tarrant refused to carry out the order of repression, Irish President Blatter appointed Brigadier General Rolando as Commander-in-Chief to lead an army of 20,000 men consisting of the National Army and the police against Belt. The "Irish Republican Army" led by Adams carried out an all-out crackdown.

The two sides stationed troops in Hesrafa, and war was on the verge of breaking out.

Belt. Adams had no idea what form the war would begin and what form it would end. He had only 5,000 soldiers to fight, while the other side had a full 20,000 regular and paramilitary troops.

If it fails, it will be a heavy blow to the "IRA", and Moyle's uprising will eventually end in failure.

The two sides exchanged fire at the beginning of sporadic fire. Test each other's bottom line, on October 4, when the main forces of both sides reached Hesrafa. A big war is inevitable.

Early in the morning, government forces launched two helicopter gunships to attack the IRA strongholds, while the well-armed IRA returned fire with rocket launchers. A government helicopter was wounded and barely flew back to the base.

However, Belt. Adams knew this was just the beginning.

"Mr. President, Will. Mr. Tinland arrived. ”

While Adams was struggling to prepare for the war, the good news diverted his attention from his heavy workload, and he personally welcomed Mr. Timland to his headquarters. And with Mr. Tinland came here. There was also a young man with a grim face.

"Because His Excellency the Baron will soon arrive in Ireland."

When he saw this young man, Adams suddenly remembered what Mr. Timland had said to himself before the uprising broke out, and his heart couldn't help but beat wildly.

The ageless baron – Almost everyone in Europe knows the legend that death has given the baron a youth that never dies. The years have nothing to do with him.

"Mr. Adams, I have the pleasure of introducing you." Mr. Tinland spoke very slowly: "Ernst. Alexon. Feng. Brahm! ”

Adams took a long breath, Baron Skeleton, yes. Standing in front of him is the Skeleton Baron!

He owed his body: "Baron." Welcome to Ireland! ”

"It's not the time to welcome yet." Wang Weiyi said straight to the point: "The huge armed forces of the government army are on the opposite side, and they will attack soon, Adams, if it fails, then it is no longer welcome, but we can only roll out of this land." ”

"Yes, Your Excellency, I am so worried." Adams said worriedly, "The enemy's strength is very strong. Just now, they used helicopters to attack. We were repulsed, but I think a new attack will soon come. ”

"Armed forces are indeed strong for you." Wang Weiyi suddenly smiled: "However, the weapons they use are very old, most of them are left over from the Second World War, and the same is true for their tanks. Rolando has seven tanks, but all of them are old World War II equipment. And what about you? They are all elite armed with new weapons, and they have the upper hand in terms of weapons. The anti-tank equipment you have can deal a very heavy blow to the enemy's old armor! ”

If someone else said such a thing, Adams would only think that he was comforting himself, but the person talking to him at this time was Baron Alexon!

An undefeated myth on the battlefield!

"What is even more beneficial to us is that even within the government army, there is a complete disunity of thought," Wang Weiyi continued...... "Colonel Reeves of the 8th Brigade of the Nationalist Army is one of your sympathizers. Mr. Adams, once war breaks out, Colonel Reeves, who is in charge of the left flank offensive, must not use all his strength, which will allow us to greatly reduce the pressure on the front, and concentrate all your forces on the 7th Brigade and the police force of the National Army. ”

"Yes, Your Excellency!" Adams's spirits perked up, but then he was a little worried: "Your Excellency, I know that Colonel Rou Dolphes is a revolutionary sympathizer, and he has never denied this, but his strong family background makes the government dare not easily remove him, and he is still loyal to the government. If he is forcibly ordered to go on the offensive, our empty left wing will be in great danger......"

Wang Weiyi smiled faintly: "Sometimes a person's strength can be worth thousands of troops......"

Adams didn't quite understand the meaning of the sentence, but he believed that the baron must have been well prepared......

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At 10 a.m. on October 4, 1966, the Great War finally broke out.

Brigadier General Rolando, with the 7th Brigade of the National Army and the Special Police Unit as the main force, launched a large-scale attack on the stronghold of the Republican Army under the cover of two helicopter gunships and three tanks.

The explosion of the bomb rang out, strings of flames rose up, thick smoke filled the air, and the once peaceful land of Hithrafa instantly turned into a battlefield.

Under the orders of Baron Alexon, Adams threw all the Republican army into the frontal battle. Just as Baron Alexon had judged. Although the opposing side is a regular army and a paramilitaries, their old equipment and poor training make it impossible for them to take advantage of the battlefield.

Their enemy, the Irish Republican Army, on the other hand, uses all advanced weaponry. At the same time, their fighters have been trained in overseas bases for a long time, and their combat quality is far higher than that of the government army.

What is even more decisive is that the mentality of both sides determines the direction of the battlefield war.

The soldiers and policemen of the government army, their desire to fight is not particularly strong, and they do not seem to want to bury their lives here in vain. And those members of the IRA, from their first day in the group, knew very well what their future path would hold. They have a strong belief in them. For the sake of the cause that is sacred in their hearts, they do not care about sacrifice at all.

The contrast in mentality is the most realistic reflection on the battlefield.

In the initial stages of the offensive. Once the government soldiers are hit, they will quickly retreat. And 3 tanks became their main psychological dependents. They hoped that the armor of the tank would block all the bullets for them.

But soon even this disappoints them......

The Republican Army had a strong anti-tank armament, and during the first attack, one of the hapless tanks was unfortunately shot. The tank, which had been menacing a few minutes earlier, was suddenly completely paralyzed in the path of the attack. When the tankers inside came out in a mess. Soon it was strafed by Republican soldiers.

In the first offensive, government forces lost one tank, 12 soldiers were killed and 29 wounded. This made Brigadier General Rolando, who could have solved all problems with one attack, feel a little worried.

The rebel forces of the "Irish Republican Army" are not at all as vulnerable as they imagined......

On his right flank, the 8th Brigade of the National Army, commanded by Colonel Reeves, did not make any move, and they did not fire even a single bullet.

Rolando knew that Reeves was a sympathizer for the so-called revolutionaries, but Rolando still trusted Reeves' loyalty.

He quickly picked up Reeves' phone. In a solemn tone, he ordered the 8th Brigade to be engaged in the attack at 12 noon.

"A call from Rolando." Reeves put down the phone: "Mr. Tinland, the general has ordered that I must go on the offensive at 12 noon. I am glad that you were able to venture to my command, but, as sympathetic as I sympathize with the revolution led by Mr. Adams, I am a soldier and I cannot betray my government. ”

"What makes me wonder what kind of government you call a government......" Will took a sip of the wine that Reeves had poured for him, "You have sworn allegiance to the King of England." I remember the oath saying, 'I solemnly swear to my sincere faith and allegiance to the constitution of the Irish Free State, established by law, and to the constituent nations of Great Britain and the Constituent States of the Great British Commonwealth to which Great Britain depended and joined, and to His Majesty King George V, and his heirs and legitimate heirs, in accordance with the duties of an ordinary Irish citizen.' Ah, now that Her Majesty Elizabeth II, the heir of George V, has gone into exile abroad under the coup d'état of some conspirators, are you going to continue to pledge allegiance to such coups? ”

Reeves looked a little embarrassed.

Yes, each and every one of them has sworn such an oath, and in that sense they have betrayed their oath.

"Mr. Tinland, I think you have to understand our troubles...... Reeves sighed, "we are only soldiers, and we have no way to interfere in politics. To be honest, I'm quite unhappy with the current political situation, but what can I do? Do you want me to mutiny? ”

"No, you're not doing a mutiny." Will said indifferently: "In my opinion, you must think carefully about the future of yourself and the soldiers of the 8th Brigade, the landing operation of the Axis is imminent, do you think the Fenton government can win?" No, it's clear that they're going to fail, so what about you and your soldiers? To be a martyr for the Fenton government? Or do you want to make the right choice again? Colonel Reeves, I think you should think about it. ”

Reeves fell silent again......

No matter how much the government tries to hide it, most people know about the impending failure...... However, the situation in Ireland is somewhat peculiar, and many Irish officials and military officers believe that the land will not be subjected to war. All the enemy wants is London.

But now listening to Mr. Tinland's words, it is clear that the enemy is not satisfied.

"Do not think that the German army will end the ......war only by taking London," Will's words confirmed Reeves' fears: "They will march further." Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, all the land of the United Kingdom. They'll all get in. Do you know what this is for? Because Baron Alexon, who commanded the war, and Elizabeth II had maintained a friendship for many years, he had to use the war to avenge Her Majesty the Queen and Germany. I think many of us already know how shocking the Baron's revenge will be, but how about you? Colonel Reeves, are you willing to fall into the wrath of the Baron's revenge? ”

This made Colonel Reeves shudder......

For the most part, Baron Alexon comes across as amiable, but that's only for the "majority" of the situation. The terrible degree of the baron in a rage. From the First World War to the Second World War and then to this war, countless people have experienced it for themselves.

Revenge from the baron, no. He would never want to see such a terrible thing happen.

"Of course, they may not necessarily enter Ireland." Will's tone suddenly softened a lot: "If the current Irish government is overthrown, Ireland will re-swear allegiance to the queen and abide by your oaths. There are signs of easing in everything. We will respect the autonomy of Ireland and Northern Ireland, we will respect all the rights conferred on you by the treaty, and we will respect your pride in being an Irish! ”

"What about the IRA?" Reeves asked rhetorically: "Although I am their sympathizer, there is no doubt that after the end of the war, there will be irreconcilable contradictions between us, and at that time, which side will Her Majesty the Queen be on?" Which side will His Excellency be on? ”

"That's something inside Ireland. We don't have any intention of interfering......" Will replied without hesitation, "and at the same time declare allegiance to the Queen?" Or is it the continuation of the civil war? I can assure you that Her Majesty's army will never interfere. The German army was even more indifferent. It's better to solve your own internal problems. ”

Reeves nodded in satisfaction.

"I have something for you." Will pulled out a letter from his pocket: "This is a letter from Her Majesty the Queen. ”

"Who?" Reeves couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"Elizabeth II."

When he took the letter, Reeves' hands trembled a little, he could never have imagined in his life that Her Majesty the Queen would write a letter to him, and he never thought that this day would come......

"Elizabeth, Queen of England of Destiny, to the brave and warlike Edrido. Colonel Reeves:

In the 1940's, your father, Reeves Sr., was a colonel in the British Army, and he fought in numerous wars in England and made great achievements. In the Battle of Durduris, Colonel Reeves Sr. held his position for fifteen days with his bravery, and when he retreated from the front, everyone looked at him with respect when he saw the wounds all over his body, which was the greatest honor of being a soldier. The royal family was ready to honour him, but the virtuous old Mr. Reeves rejected the suggestion, arguing that the knighthood should be given to soldiers who died in the service of England. For the first time in the long history of the royal family, we have encountered such a situation...... However, everyone should remember Mr. Reeves' contribution to the country and his admirable nobility......

Something unpleasant happened to me, and I lost control of the country, but I hope that your father's character will continue in you, Edrido. Colonel Reeves. I hope that you will inherit your father's loyalties in addition to his heroism. I hope that when I return to London, I will be able to return to you the medals and titles that belonged to the House of Reeves. This is a small request from me personally, whether you're on my side or not.

I hope to see you at my palace, and to confer upon you this honour in the presence of all the officials of the British Empire.

Your friend Elizabeth. Alexandra. Mary. Windsor. In 1966, after the birth of Jesus, my king reigned for 13 years, and was granted a place of exile. ”

Reeves' body trembled again, and he had to exert a lot of strength to control his emotions. Nothing could be more honourable than to receive such praise from the Queen.

"In 1966, after the birth of Jesus, my king reigned for 13 years, and was granted a place of exile." Reeves muttered, "Mr. Tinland, what could be more piercing to my heart as a subject of Her Majesty's Majesty?" I don't care about any medals or titles, I care about inheriting my father's character, I care about whether Her Majesty the Queen doesn't have to write letters in exile, I care if I can see her in Her Majesty's palace. ”

After speaking, he fell to one knee on the ground: "Your Majesty, Edrido. Reeves will uphold the fine traditions of the Reeves family, and I will fight for Her Majesty the Queen! ”

At this moment, Reeves no longer had any hesitation! (To be continued......)