Chapter 775 Public Outrage
The history of gliders appears much earlier than propeller planes. As early as 1809, British Sir George Kelly studied the flight principles of kites and birds and trial-produced a glider.
Although the glider was not successful, Sir Kelly continued his efforts and continued to improve the glider. Finally, 40 years later, in 1849, he sent a 10-year-old child into the sky on a glider.
Sir Kelly is considered the father of aerodynamics and his name is remembered in history along with the glider.
Although the aircraft experimented by the Amur Military District are still far behind jets, they still have the qualification to be remembered by history.
The Russian media did not report on the incident as if it never happened.
But George knows that everything has changed. Propeller aircraft may not have the chance to reach the height of another time and space, and jets will end the propeller era prematurely.
It can’t be said to be the end. Even in the 21st century, propeller aircraft are still in use. In some special models, propeller aircraft have advantages that jet aircraft do not have.
While Russia was secretly developing new weapons, Australia's proposal caused huge controversy at the Imperial Conference in London.
Australia wants greater trade autonomy, which would break the Commonwealth's trade rules.
The Commonwealth's trading system is Britain's last bottom line. Although South Africa is independent, it still remains within the Commonwealth and assumes its own role. This is the prerequisite for London to allow South Africa to become independent.
If Australia has trade autonomy, the competitiveness of British goods in Australia will be seriously affected.
Although Australia's population is not large, even if Australia is given greater trade autonomy, it will not have much impact on the British economy.
But giving Australia full trade autonomy may trigger a domino effect, which is what London is most worried about.
This is actually not the first time Australia has made similar requests. In previous imperial conferences, Australia and Canada had made similar requests, and even India wanted to have trade autonomy.
This time Britain also tried to delay the matter.
Unexpectedly, Australia's attitude was so resolute that it caught London off guard.
On June 25, the British Mediterranean Fleet sent a warship to visit Australia in an attempt to use force to deter Australia.
The Suez Canal Company refused to allow warships of the Mediterranean Fleet to pass through the Suez Canal on the grounds of safety.
This directly triggered strong protests from the Mediterranean Fleet.
In non-war times, warships of any country have the right to pass through the Suez Canal, and the canal company cannot refuse.
However, if the passage of warships will affect the safety of the canal, the canal company has the right to refuse.
During the Russo-Japanese War, the Suez Canal Company at the time refused to allow Russian battleships to pass through the canal based on this point.
Now that the tide has turned, it is finally Russia’s turn to get stuck in Britain’s neck.
Chamberlain was rarely tough and attacked Nicholas Jr. in the League of Nations.
"Britain has stuck in Russia's neck countless times in history, but we have only stuck in your neck once. Now you can't stand it?"
Little Nicholas laughed crazily.
"So you admit that the canal company was instructed by the Russian government?"
Chamberlain discussed the matter.
“When did I say that? Don’t make unreasonable associations.”
Little Nicholas denied it.
“You just said that!”
Chamberlain Hongwen, the reverberation of what he just said has not faded away yet. "I didn't, you heard wrong!"
When it comes to cheating, no one can rely on little Nicholas.
"What you do will have a serious impact on local security."
Chamberlain's words were threatening.
“Want to hit me? Come on!”
Little Nicholas was not afraid at all.
Chamberlain really did not dare to hit Little Nicholas, or even speak loudly to Little Nicholas. He is dozens of years old. If there is any evil, Russia will definitely pursue it to the end.
The Mediterranean Fleet was not the one who suffered the loss. After the canal company refused to allow the warships to pass, the Mediterranean Fleet sent warships to block the Suez Canal.
If you don’t let me pass, then no one will!
This is a hornet's nest.
Back then, the canal company did not allow Russian warships to pass through the canal, so the Russian warships just detoured from Africa. Russia, which is known for its "barbarism", did not send warships to block the canal.
Now Russia is using its own way to fight back. The British army actually ignored the interests of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean and brazenly sent warships to block the canal. How overbearing.
"This is what you British people call 'gentlemanly'. You can only take advantage of yourself, and you can't suffer any losses -"
Little Nicholas doesn't care about the canal company's economic losses, he just wants to expose the British The true face of hypocrisy.
"In non-war conditions, warships of any country have the right to pass through the Suez Canal. This is the right of the Mediterranean fleet."
Chamberlain cannot give in, otherwise the dominance of the British Royal Navy will It will be gone.
Although the dominance of the Royal Navy is now in jeopardy in the face of strong challenges from the United States and Russia, as long as the aura of the Royal Navy remains, Britain will remain unstoppable across the seven seas.
If the Mediterranean Fleet continues to circle Africa like the Russian fleet, the myth of the Royal Navy will be cast into a shadow.
The World War has made everyone see clearly the weakness of the British Army, and the Navy has become Britain's only fig leaf.
If the aura of the navy is no longer there, let alone other countries, what will Australia and Canada think?
The main reason why Australia and Canada remain in the Commonwealth is that the Royal Navy can provide security protection for Australia and Canada.
The situation in Australia and Canada is different from South Africa and is quite special.
There are no strong enemies around South Africa, and there are almost no threats to security. Therefore, South Africa only strives for independence and does not need British protection.
Canada is next to the United States. Australia is isolated in East Asia. It is the only white country in East Asia and also relies on the protection of the United Kingdom.
If the British navy loses its deterrence, it goes without saying that Canada will definitely turn around and embrace the lap of the United States, while Australia will fall into the arms of the Russians.
It is hard to say whether India will remain in the Commonwealth by then.
“Your so-called power is only based on the interests of the United Kingdom. Even if it affects the interests of all other countries, you will not care.”
Little Nicholas is on fire.
Chamberlain frowned. At this moment, everyone including the representatives from the Commonwealth countries looked at Chamberlain and felt something was wrong.
The blockage of the canal has caused serious losses to the countries surrounding the Mediterranean. Not long after it was opened to navigation, the Mediterranean Fleet once again blocked the canal. This will cause a heavy blow to the economies of various countries that have just begun to recover.
Even the UK has to consider the consequences of causing public outrage.
(End of this chapter)