On the day of declaring war, Chile mobilized two divisions to the border regions and announced nationwide mobilization.
Being a country with a decent army, there are currently five divisions of regular troops and 100,000 reserves.
If the nation is mobilized, it could arm at least ten divisions, yielding over 150,000 combat troops.
Due to the proximity of the two nations, Argentina swiftly received news of Chile's declaration of war.
With the situation developing as it has, both nations had made so preparations for war and quickly deployed large numbers of troops upon the declaration of war.
Argentina had made more thorough preparations and so reserves had already joined the army.
At present, the Argentine combat force exceeds 100,000, half of which were located at the Argentine-Chilean border, with the other half on the way.
"Enlist in the army, defend the Motherland!"
"Your great holand is behind you, fight for your holand and family!"
"Gentlen, your country needs you!"
In a short ti, recruitnt slogans perated the streets of Chile and Argentina, both nations had mobilized fully.
It's worth ntioning that Argentina's new troops are mainly equipped with the M1903 Springfield Rifles, whereas Chile's new army is primarily ard with Lee-Enfield rifles.
The comncent of the war in South Arica was quickly broadcasted globally.
At this ti, the White House in the United States was led President Wilson, who had only been in office for a few months.
However, President Wilson's mood was far from joyous as he belatedly realized that the situation in South Arica was not playing out as he'd anticipated.
The decision to contact and assist Argentina had indeed been under Wilson's advisent. After all, South Arica could be seen as Arica's backyard, and as President, Wilson harbored considerable ambitions towards the region.
However, the timing chosen by President Wilson to strike was not now, but at a more opportune ti, such as during the outbreak of the European War.
After the European War broke out, the Powers were bound to be too preoccupied to ddle in South Arican affairs.
Even the powerful British Empire would need to worry about challenges from Germany.
But now things are different. The British Empire remains the most powerful nation. It's not a ga that Arica can play on its own.
A direct confrontation with the British is not good for Arica at this ti and perhaps it would rely benefit Germany.
"Fuck! Shit!" President Wilson cursed quietly, yet he had no choice but to confront the current grim situation.
If Chile and Argentina go to war, the United States has to decide whether or not to aid this new ally of theirs.
Even if Arica aids Argentina, it and Argentina combined would still not match the power of Britain and Chile.
If the US does not aid Argentina, it is likely to lose this newly acquired ally, losing sight in South Arica.
Of the three South Arican powers, Chile is friendly with the United Kingdom, and Brazil has good relations with Germany.
The remaining Argentina beca Arica's breakthrough point and is a crucial condition for Arica to transform South Arica into its backyard.
The choice now has beco a dilemma: either way would cause losses to Arica.
In contrast to Arica's awkward position, the British Empire's choice is much simpler.
On July 4, 1913, one day after the outbreak of the South Arican war, the British Empire formally stated that Argentina has exhibited shaful aggression in this war, posing a significant threat to Chilean territorial security.
To maintain peace and tranquility in South Arica and reduce further casualties, spreading peace around the world, the British Empire announced that it would provide military aid to Chile, along with an interest-free loan.
At the sa ti, Arican aid was transported to Argentina.
To avoid offending the British Empire after the war, Arica had specially renad its support. On the surface, it was Argentina buying US armants, and the order was signed before the war.
With the backing of the major power behind the scenes, the war between Chile and Argentina beca even more intense, evolving into a ferocious conflict along most of the border.
It is proven that Argentina, who had prepared for war in advance, did indeed gain certain advantages in the early stages of the war.
Within just one week of the outbreak of the war, Argentina had advanced several kiloters forward on the border, eliminating thousands of Chilean soldiers.
Although Argentina also suffered heavy casualties, by virtue of nurical superiority, it had gained certain advantages on the battlefield.
This war between the two nations involved heavy weapons, including firearms and heavy machine guns, causing substantial casualties for both sides.
For the British Empire at this ti, the war in South Arica was more important than the Balkan War, and Britain was prepared to get involved at any ti.
The British Empire did not have many interests in the Balkan region, most of which concerned the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Russia, and Italy.
As long as Constantinople is not threatened, the British Empire can accept whatever happens in the Balkans.
But the situation is different in South Arica. Chile is the main strategic partner of the British Empire, and also the world's largest exporter of saltpetre and saltpetre products.
If there are problems with the situation in South Arica, it is unacceptable for the British Empire. Especially, if Arica gains control over South Arica, it would beco an invincible nation.
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