Chapter 133 The Four Northern Kingdoms Prepare
As the first phase of the combat mission in the East African colonies came to a successful conclusion, the focus shifted to the four northern kingdoms: Enkole, Buganda, Turou, and Jila. These kingdoms now faced the immediate threat of a second phase of conflict with the East African colonies.
The fall of the four southern countries, including Burundi, Karawi, Rwanda, and Igara, had significant implications for the northern kingdoms. The East African colonies had expanded their territory substantially and gained access to valuable resources and land.
Among the four northern kingdoms, Enkole and Buganda were particularly vulnerable to potential attacks. Both kingdoms had taken measures to strengthen their military presence along the border with East Africa. The recall of aborigines who had just started production and their return to the army was a sign of the kingdom's preparedness.
Buganda, in particular, faced the challenge of defending against a two-front assault from the south and east. The strategic location of the Kingdom of Buganda along the shore of Lake Victoria made it susceptible to attacks by water, allowing the East African colonies to rapidly transport troops and supplies to its capital, Mungo.
The proximity of Mungo to Kisumu, the capital of Western Kenya, meant that East African forces could reach the heart of Buganda in a matter of days by boat. This posed a significant threat to Buganda's capital and its stability.
Turou and Jila, on the other hand, had not experienced direct confrontations with the East African colonies in the first phase of the conflict. Their core interests remained intact, and their territories had not been breached. This gave them a relatively advantageous position in terms of resources and manpower.
The challenge for the four northern kingdoms lay in their resolve to resist the East African colonies. While they had not suffered significant losses in the first phase, they understood that the second phase could be much more challenging.
The East African colonies, having secured their position in the south, now had a significant supply advantage. They were no longer stretched thin by a long supply line, and their military forces were better positioned for rapid deployment.
As the four northern kingdoms prepared for a potential conflict, their leaders and strategists would need to carefully consider their defense strategies. Coordination among the kingdoms, especially between Buganda and the neighboring Enkole, would be essential in countering the threat from the East African colonies.
The future of the region hung in the balance as the second phase of the struggle approached. The choices made by the northern kingdoms and the East African colonies in the coming months would determine the course of history in East Africa.