While preparing for war in East Africa, the Triple Alliance was not far behind, but at a critical moment, Count Roberts suddenly changed his plans.
He came up with a new plan, and although he assumed command of the allied forces in the entire South African region, he had his own views on the war, given that he arrived relatively late.
Roberts convened a military meeting of the allied forces and presented his decision at the meeting: "As the main battlefield, we must strengthen Mozambique's military, because Mozambique faces the risk of fighting on three fronts, and East Africa has the advantage of a home battlefield with a substantial population. If we want to quickly gain the upper hand on the battlefield, we must distribute our forces reasonably," said Count Roberts, outlining his plan.
In this regard, Mozambique's military commanders naturally agreed wholeheartedly, as Mozambique was their own territory, and they were more meticulous about the defense.
