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During this conflict, the Tauland military expanded rapidly, not just in its navy which at the end of it was the preeminent naval force in the region, but also in the other forces. Thus when the conflict ended Tauland was in an opportune position to enforce its interests in the south china sea, the pacific and Tauland straight. |
During this conflict, the Tauland military expanded rapidly, not just in its navy which at the end of it was the preeminent naval force in the region, but also in the other forces. Thus when the conflict ended Tauland was in an opportune position to enforce its interests in the south china sea, the pacific and Tauland straight. |
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==== Tauland during the great war ==== |
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While never overtly involved in the great war (5 May 1935 – 14 April 1939) Tauland did not sit idle. During the war, it remained largely neutral, yet installed convoys to ensure that its shipping would not be hunted, while also providing a service for other smaller nations and their merchant fleets. This was made possible by the rapid military expansion that occurred in the Corean war. The convoy system was highly reliant upon the large fleet of destroyers and cruisers of Tauland and would see many nations join and help in improving Tauland her image abroad. |
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During the great war, Tauland saw an economic recovery, for Tauland provided much-needed munitions to the British during the conflict. This would see Tauland receive a great deal of cash, cash it used to expand critical infrastructure and prepare for a post-war world. A world in which Tauland her leadership knew, a new great game would occur and Tauland her region would likely become a battleground and Tauland needed to prepare for it. It was thus in late 1937 when both sides were still on the edge, that Tauland began to prepare for what would become known as “Operatie verzekering”. |
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==== Operatie verzekering ==== |
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Operatie Verzekering (insurance) was a military operation launched on the 3rd of February 1938 and lasted until the 1st of January 1939 (332 days). It was launched with a simple goal, to secure Tauland's strategic interests in the pacific, south china sea and other regions. It was the brainchild of Readpensionaris Rudolf Liezoon and Schout bij nacht Pieter Kaapman. |
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It has its origins in late 1937, seeing as the conflict was raging and it would likely end with British - Russian victory, the leadership understood that in the future Asia would become a battleground. It was likely they reasoned that Tauland, if it did not act itself, would be made or attempted to be made a puppet of one of the powers, thus to secure Tauland her long-term needs it would need to secure vital areas. The vital area’s that were identified were designated by the following names: |
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* Northern Tauland security zone (Ryukyu islands, Southern Japan) |
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* Southern Tauland security zone (Paracel islands, South China Sea ) |
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* Eastern Tauland security zone (Buture island, Western Pacific ) |
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* Western Tauland security (Xiamen, eastern china) |
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The intent of the military operation was a simple one, secure the vital areas and ensure Tauland superiority in the region. |
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