After the planned Philippines campaign, Somalia becomes the next territory considered for extending Britain's maritime position. In the scenario, possession of Somalia would provide influence across much of the Indian Ocean. Dutch-held Indonesia prevents the map from becoming one uninterrupted British-controlled system. This remains campaign-map logic: territorial possession would strengthen influence, but it would not guarantee command of an ocean in real war.
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Somalia and Indian Ocean position
Somalia would extend British influence in the Indian Ocean, although Dutch-held Indonesia would prevent one continuous British-controlled system.