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Text Chapter 920: Capture of the Suez Canal

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    "Egyptian warriors, the current Khedive Abbas II is colluding with the infidels and betraying Egypt's interests. He is no longer suitable to be the ruler of Egypt. We must stand up bravely and resist his rule.  Tyranny, overthrow his brutal rule, and allow the entire navy to bathe in the light of God again!" In Ismailia, Hussein.  Kamil was giving loud instructions to tens of thousands of officers and soldiers of the Egyptian Army's Second Division.  This division was the first division he bribed. From low-level officers to division commanders, almost everyone was loyal to him.  Of course, he also paid a huge price for this. If it were not for the support of Britain and France, he would not be able to afford it.

    "Now, I officially announce that I will march to Cairo and overthrow the rule of Abbas II. I guarantee everyone that after success, everyone will be promoted and receive a lot of bonuses!" Hussein.  Camille said loudly.

    "Long live! Long live! March to Cairo and overthrow Abbas' rule!" The Egyptian soldiers, whose eyes were reddened by the rewards, shouted one after another.

    At nine o'clock in the morning on December 6, the Egyptian Army's Second Division set out from Ismailia and marched towards Cairo. In addition to this division, Hussein.  The other four divisions controlled by Kamil, the 4th, 5th, 8th and 9th divisions of the Egyptian Army also began to march towards Cairo. As for the other 6th and 7th divisions, they were under Hussein.  After Kamil spent a lot of money, they had promised to remain neutral in this coup.

    Abbas II in Cairo learned about Hussein.  Immediately after launching the coup, Kamil gave a speech to the people of Cairo at the palace. He refuted Hussein.  Kamil's point of view, claiming that Hussein.  Kamil is a despicable person who deliberately wants to usurp his rule. At the same time, he calls on all Egyptians to resist Hussein.  Kamil, defend Cairo.

    In addition, Abbas II ordered the palace guards to dispatch and arrest those who stayed in Cairo but had been captured by Hussein.  A senior government official bribed by Kamil.  At the same time, he ordered the first division loyal to him to prepare for battle, and also ordered Alexander's third division to return to Cairo immediately.

    It¡¯s just that Alexandria is two hundred kilometers away from Cairo, and Hussein.  Kamil's divisions are only more than a hundred kilometers away from Cairo.  When they arrived, Hussein.  Kamil had already launched an attack on Cairo.

    "General Liu, Hussein Kamil has launched a military coup. When will your army arrive?" Abbas II asked worriedly.  In the end, his first division and the palace guards totaled only fifteen thousand people.  And Hussein.  The army commanded by Kamil has five divisions with more than 60,000 men. When the more than 10,000 men from the third division could not arrive in time, he had to face a huge disadvantage in terms of military strength!

    "Your Excellency Khedive, I have reported the relevant situation to the Chinese Army Command in Saudi Arabia. However, one of our Marine Divisions is on the Red Sea and will take about four days to arrive. The other division can be  An attack on the canal can be launched within two days, but it will not be able to rescue Cairo. Therefore, you and your army must last for about a week!" Major General Liu Ming said.

    Abbas II's expression suddenly changed. To persist for a week was not easy for the army he currently controlled.  However, he also knew that this was his last chance.  If he loses Cairo, he will lose his righteousness.  Even if he can finally regain control of Egypt with the help of China, his dominance will not be stable.

    "General Liu, please rest assured, I will definitely hold on until the Chinese reinforcements arrive!" Abbas II said firmly.  He has decided to try his best.  Although Hussein.  Kamil has more troops, but they are basically bought with money. It is difficult to say how much combat power is left.  Moreover, it can be used by Hussein.  If Camille bribes you, you can also be bribed by him.  He may not have a chance to hold Cairo!

    The Chinese military headquarters in Saudi Arabia in Riyadh learned that Hussein.  After Kamil had launched a coup, he immediately gave orders to the fleet on the Red Sea to speed up to the Suez Canal.  At the same time, orders were given to the Eighth Marine Division to launch an attack on the Suez Canal two days later.  Fortunately, the Eighth Marine Division had already begun preparations. Otherwise, it would have taken a lot of time just to get from Jeddah Port to the Suez Canal!

    On December 7, the main two regiments of the 8th Marine Division had arrived in Aqaba and crossed the border to the west to Eilat in Egypt.  However, Egypt does not have any troops stationed here, only some police.  The canal zone of the Suez Canal belongs to the defense zone of the British and French coalition forces.  Therefore, Egypt did not have many troops stationed in the Sinai Peninsula east of the canal.

    On December 8, at 8:30 in the morning, the boots of Chinese Marine Corps soldiers crossed the dividing line between Egypt and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and began to attack the Suez Canal.  The British army has alreadyAfter noticing the build-up of Chinese troops in Aqaba, they deployed a British infantry division and a French infantry brigade east of the Suez Canal, with a total strength of more than 18,000 troops.  Another division was deployed in the city of Suez at the southern end of the Suez Canal.  During the Middle East war, the Chinese army was the first to land here!

    Although the Eighth Marine Division launched the attack first, it would still take several days to cross the two hundred kilometers.  This allowed the 9th Marine Division, which landed by boat, to launch an attack on the British and French forces before them.

    On December 10, a 'Qin-class battleship' of the Chinese Navy's Indian Ocean Fleet, the Prince Fusu, and a heavy cruiser 'Liaohe', along with two light cruisers and four destroyers, escorted the 9th Marine Division  Arrived in Suez.  ¡®Prince Fusu, the battleship and

    ¡®Liaohe, the heavy cruiser launched a fierce artillery bombardment on the British position in Suez City.  Originally, the British planned to build a fortress in the city of Suez, but this was strongly opposed by other countries.  All countries refuse to militarize the Suez Canal, which will pose a serious threat to ships from all countries passing through the Suez Canal. China has even declared that if the United Kingdom wants to build a fortress in the city of Suez, China will immediately launch an attack on the Suez Canal.  , which made the British side finally give up!

    The British defensive positions were helpless against the fierce bombardment from battleships and heavy cruisers.  After suffering thousands of casualties, the British commander had to order the troops to withdraw from their positions and allow the Chinese Marine Corps to land.

    After the Chinese Marine Corps easily landed, they launched an attack on the British army.  The British army pinned its hopes of stopping the Chinese army on urban street fighting.  However, facing the well-trained Chinese army, their hopes are destined to be in vain.  Many barricades and bunkers built by the British army in Suez were destroyed by Chinese naval artillery fire.  The Egyptians in the city have almost fled, so the Chinese navy does not have to worry at all. Even if the entire city of Suez is blown into ruins, it will not feel bad.  Under such circumstances, the British army's blockade seemed so fragile.  Their barricades were easily blown down by fierce artillery fire, and the British soldiers hiding in the houses on both sides of the street were buried alive inside.

    In less than a day, the 9th Marine Division drove the British troops out of Suez.  The British army, which lost thousands of men, retreated northward in disgrace.

    When the Chinese army landed in Suez, the war in Cairo had already begun on October 9.  Hussein.  Kamil led his army to cover a hundred kilometers in three days and launched an attack on Cairo.  The First Division of the Egyptian Army and the Royal Palace Guards guarding Cairo received assurances from Abbas II that they would crush Hussein.  After Kamil's military coup, each of them was able to receive generous rewards, which made these soldiers very desperate when fighting.  Hussein.  Kamil led his army to attack fiercely for a day, but suffered heavy losses. There was no way to break through Cairo's defenses.

    On December 10, the Chinese Marine Corps landed in Suez and the news of defeating the British army reached Cairo, which greatly encouraged Abbas II and the troops loyal to him.  And Hussein.  Camille's confidence was somewhat lacking.  If the British and French forces were defeated, it would be impossible for him to overthrow the rule of Abbas II.  On this day, the Egyptian Army's Third Division also rushed back to Cairo.  With one more division, Abbas II's pressure was much less.  At the same time, he also sent people to contact the neutral Sixth Division and Seventh Division.  After some coercion and inducement, the Sixth and Seventh Divisions of the Egyptian Army finally decided to continue to be loyal to Abbas II and loyal to Hussein.  Kamil's army attacked.  For a time, the crisis in Cairo was completely resolved.

    In the Suez Canal Zone, the Chinese Marine Corps is also launching a final attack on the British and French coalition forces.  After occupying the city of Suez, Chinese naval warships sailed north along the canal and continued to attack the British army.  The Ninth Marine Division sent a regiment of troops to continue pursuing the British army.  The main force of the 9th Marine Division passed through the Suez Canal and attacked the British and French forces east of the canal.

    On December 12, the Eighth Marine Division also arrived on the battlefield. Under the attack of the two divisions, the British and French coalition forces were severely defeated.  By December 17, the British and French coalition forces were completely wiped out, and the entire Suez Canal was completely under the control of the Chinese army.  After wiping out the British and French coalition forces, the Chinese Marine Corps sent troops to help Abbas II quell the rebellion.  Seeing that the situation is over, Hussein.  Kamil had no choice but to abandon his army and fled Egypt to England with the commanders of the British and French coalition forces!
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