The Rise Of Australasia-Chapter 1285 - 942 Sensation
Chapter 1285: Chapter 942: Sensation
Chapter 1285 -942: Sensation
Australasia still decided to bomb Tokyo in accordance with the original plan.
This also meant that just for Tokyo alone, it would take a total of five atomic bombs.
However, because these were nuclear warheads, using five atomic bombs could also add an extra layer of assurance.
As long as more than half of the five nuclear warheads exploded successfully, Australasia could be certain that most of Tokyo would be destroyed.
If all five nuclear warheads exploded, the scene would probably require digging three feet into the ground even in the outskirts of Tokyo.
As for the more than 3 million inhabitants of Tokyo, it was likely that less than one percent would survive.
Although keeping them alive could have had some economic value, the key issue was that most of the radicals and proponents of war from the Island Nation were in Tokyo, and their elimination was a top priority.
An Island Nation without the radicals was, to Australasia, truly worth conquering.
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The five nuclear warheads destined for Tokyo were launched first, and the remaining atomic bombs targeting other cities and military bases of the Island Nation were not far behind, arriving successfully within two hours.
Whether the Island Nation’s government had the capability to “sign for the delivery” was not something Australasia needed to consider.
Later that day, the Foreign Affairs Department of Australasia once again convened a press conference for foreign correspondents and requested the attendance of all domestic and international media present in Australasia.
During the conference, Australasia announced a shocking development, that in the past few hours, Australasia had successfully bombed more than ten targets in the Island Nation and completely destroyed its capital.
The journalists went mad, realizing that the real big news had emerged, and they were definitely the experiencers and witnesses.
“Respected Minister Wellington, could you disclose the number of weapons you deployed in the Island Nation? Or, what scale of casualties do you expect to inflict on the Island Nation?” a journalist asked eagerly.
“I’m sorry, I cannot reveal too much. The only thing I can make public is that, because the Island Nation deployed too many troops in the Tokyo area, for the sake of the smooth progression of the war, Tokyo was our primary target,” Minister Wellington replied with a slight smile, seeming to say nothing and yet everything at once.
All the journalists present swallowed hard, shocked by Australasia’s decisiveness.
Regarding Tokyo as the primary target, could it not mean that the lives of its over 3 million inhabitants were hanging by a thread?
“Minister Wellington, did you consider that there are nearly 3 million Islanders in the Tokyo metropolitan area? If your weapons inadvertently harm Island Nation civilians, would you take responsibility?” another journalist followed up with a question.
“Buddy, do you understand what you’re saying?” Wellington’s gaze turned to the journalist who had asked the question, saying with a hint of amusement: “When the Islanders decided to attack Pearl Harbor and start the war, they should have been prepared to face all the consequences.
As for the Island Nation civilians that might be accidentally harmed, that is not our concern.
If I recall correctly, we had a meeting four days ago, and we advised foreigners in the Island Nation to leave.
Regarding the bombing of the Island Nation, we had already issued a warning four days in advance. If there are foreigners who do get accidentally injured, the first thing they should question is why they stayed in the Island Nation.”
Upon hearing Minister Wellington’s response, the foreign media present began to understand that Australasia had already changed from before.
If Australasia was restrained previously, now its approach to international affairs was to strike decisively and mercilessly.
“Minister Wellington, did your country use weapons like those in Hiroshima for all the bombings of the Island Nation? If so, does it imply that your country still has an ample stockpile of such weapons?” The media, realizing that Australasia was no longer low-key, also understood that it wasn’t sensible to offend Australasia at this time.
Anyone with a bit of understanding of international affairs knew that current Australasia was very important to the European battlefield, indispensable to the Britain-France-Russia alliance.
Without getting into details, a considerable portion of the grain, weapons and equipment, ammunition, and medical supplies produced annually by Australasia, even airplanes, tanks, and cars, and other mechanical equipment, was sold to Britain, France, and Russia at prices below market value.
If they lost these imports of weapons resources, the loss to Australasia might not matter as much, but the loss to Britain-France-Russia would undoubtedly be colossal.
What’s more, with the bombing of the Island Nation by Australasia, the war between the two countries was almost close to an end.
It is even blunt to say that if Australasia’s bombing of the Island Nation was successful, the very existence of the Island Nation’s Government would be in question.
Without the central regulation of the Island Nation Government, those Island Nation Armies scattered across the native land and colonies could not possibly unite.
On a deeper level, the unity of the Island Nation might not last much longer. If Australasia really set its mind to it, the Island Nation would likely split into several countries, each waging war on its own.
If one were to think this way, Australasia would need the support of Britain-France-Russia even less.
Just the weapons and equipment, grain, and medical supplies needed by a fragmented Island Nation would completely satisfy Australasia’s export needs for supplies.
With the Philippines, Kalimantan, and the Island Nation as three major regions for dumping industrial products, Australasia’s industry and agriculture could completely break free from Europe’s influence and continue to thrive in this war.
In this regard, Australasia would become the only Powerful Nation unaffected by the war. Thinking along these lines, Britain-France-Russia could definitely not afford to fall out with Australasia at this time, even if it meant sacrificing some of their interests, they must at least ensure that Australasia continues to stand with them.
Simply put, the initiative has now been completely seized by Australasia. Unless the war can be concluded, Britain, France, and Russia have no choice.
“The Island Nation is a country with very strong military power, and up until now, in our offensive against the Island Nation, we have already suffered nearly a million casualties.
To expedite the war, we had no choice but to use more powerful weapons to end this conflict. As for your question, I cannot give you a definite answer,” said Minister Wellington with a smile.
As an excellent diplomat, Minister Wellington understood what he should and should not say.
While this answer seems to say nothing, if one were to thoroughly understand all of Minister Wellington’s words, it’s clear that this is just an unspoken affirmation.
It’s merely turned what would have been a definite answer into a suspicion in the minds of the reporters. Even if they know this is the answer, because Australasia has not explicitly stated it, they have no proof to speak of.
However, failing to deny something is the best affirmation.
Reporters who understand this are now very excited.
Of course, only Australasian reporters are excited about Australasia having more powerful weapons, while foreign media are excited for capturing a huge piece of news.
Once published, this news would probably shock people more than Australasia’s massive bombing of the Island Nation.
After all, the Island Nation is just a country thousands of miles away from Europe, and its people are not Caucasian, so it does not merit too much attention.
But Australasia having more weapons is different.
Australasia is already a Caucasian country, and coupled with the reason of Arthur, its attention level in Europe is definitely very high.
Moreover, with new weapons capable of destroying cities, this news would undoubtedly become a hot topic of mutual interest for Both parties involved in the conflict, and could even draw the eyes of the entire world.
“Minister Wellington, can you reveal your next plans? Will it be a full-scale offensive against the Island Nation, or an expedition to Europe?” asked a reporter from a domestic Australasian Newspaper.
Seeing that the questioner was an Australasian, Minister Wellington did not evade the question but answered with a smile, “We need to ensure that the Pacific Region is secure before we can allocate enough military forces to help our European allies.
Of course, I believe it won’t be long, the Island Nation’s Government will sooner or later realize that they have no chance of winning, and Australasia will win this war, and quickly too.”
Upon hearing Minister Wellington’s answer, the reporter nodded in satisfaction.
For Australasians, their country having more powerful weapons is a good thing, and the government prioritizing the safety of the people is even better.
As for whether these could be a threat to foreign countries, who among the people would care?
The strength of their own country is what is most important; foreign countries can take a step back, regardless of the relations.
Though it may seem selfish, in the game of national interests, this is the best and the only choice.
