Age of Rebirth

General Stilwell, the chief of staff of the Southeast Asia and South Pacific Headquarters of the U.S. Army, lost his temper because of an order from General MacArthur, the commander-in-chief. Even in the corridors of the magnificent building of the U.S. Army Headquarters, the roar of Chief of Staff Stilwell can be heard.

MacArthur's face changed. Ever since Stilwell walked into his office with a bad face, he had a premonition that this Texas country cowboy must have lost his temper again, dissatisfied with his orders, and came to him to argue , or in other words, calling at the door!

Stilwell’s previous words were quite normal, but they were extremely harsh to MacArthur’s ears. If it wasn’t for the fact that it was an eventful time and faced with great pressure from the Japanese, it required a hard-working, willing to do things, and extremely talented The chief of staff, to help him stabilize the situation, based on Stilwell's attitude, he would have been kicked out a long time ago!

MacArthur tolerated Stilwell's courtesy, but it didn't mean he accepted his suggestion, especially speaking to himself in the tone of admonishing elementary school students. On this three-acre land, the authority of the boss cannot be challenged!

The reason Stilwell gave, in MacArthur's view, was purely showing off, and he was a seasoned veteran, how could he not see that this was a good opportunity to severely injure the Japanese, but Stilwell could only be called a soldier , not a politician, if he defends Manila, MacArthur will be able to account for all aspects of the country, and he will not have to bear the charge of losing the city and land. [

But once in the Xilai Mountains, the encirclement and annihilation of the Japanese army failed, but was surrounded by the main force of the Japanese army's follow-up, and the capital in hand was wiped out.The defense of Manila is just empty talk. How can I explain to the country if I lose Manila?As long as Manila is still in his hands, it means that the troops under his command are still fighting.It is impossible for the country to sit idly by.

Gritting his teeth and persisting for a while, MacArthur himself had a clever plan to get out.Therefore, although opportunities are good, they coexist with risks.If the Japanese army did not attack in an all-out way and the battle only took place in Luzon Island, MacArthur would not mind letting Stilwell fight this battle.

Speaking of which, MacArthur has been troubled enough these days, the Japanese suddenly attacked.The war broke out in an all-round way. At the beginning, the US troops in various places were in a situation of retreat, and the battlefield was in a state of extreme chaos.In addition to knowing the specific situation of the Japanese army attacking Luzon Island, the battle situation in other places is completely chaotic. The battle reports reported from various places even include the Japanese army attacking their own troops.The most basic situation is not clear.

The commanders everywhere just exclaimed blindly. The Japanese army is attacking fiercely, and our army is retreating steadily. If it is not for reinforcements, to be honest, as of today, Commander-in-Chief MacArthur himself does not know. How much cost, according to the figures reported by commanders from all over the country, the Japanese mobilized troops this time have reached an astonishing number of more than 200 million.

MacArthur himself didn't believe it. The panicked nonsense of these commanders, if the Japanese really dispatched more than 200 million troops, wouldn't the islands be filled with Japanese soldiers?Kefa has a good grasp of the real situation. I have sent several telegrams to the country, but I cannot provide accurate information on the battlefield situation and the specific situation of the Japanese army. Naturally there will be countermeasures.

But what made Commander-in-Chief MacArthur so depressed that he almost vomited blood was that it had been four days since the outbreak of the war. The eight generations of ancestors of those big bosses in the Ministry of Defense will scold them all over, including President Roosevelt. Of course, for the US president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, General MacArthur, he is still merciful and shows due respect. Only the President's wife was greeted.

MacArthur's understanding is even more unbearable. The inefficiency in the country has been four days since the war broke out. The big shots in the country, even if they are pigs, should have an attitude, right?But he just kept silent and didn't even have a guiding opinion. Could it be that he put such a heavy burden on his own shoulders?

MacArthur and other domestic news waited until his eyes turned blue, and the battle situation continued to deteriorate. His order to the commanders of the US military forces everywhere was, "According to the actual situation on the battlefield, commanders at all levels can deal with it accordingly!"

In fact, it’s about letting the ducks go. You decide how to fight. MacArthur no longer has much energy to take care of the wars on the islands separated by the sea. The only thing he can do is to keep Manila. In anxiety, waiting for domestic instructions.

There is another person who makes MacArthur gnash his teeth with hatred, that is Tang Qiuli, this treacherous, cunning, greedy and despicable Chinese. If he attacked, the current situation would not happen. Wouldn't he be leisurely, watching the Chinese and Japanese fight to the death across the sea!

But when I think about it carefully, Tang Qiuli is not considered a breach of trust or a breach of contract. Stilwell was in Yangon, and the time agreed with Tang Qiuli to launch the attack was at the end of May or early June. During the war, most of Tang Qiuli's troops were transferred to northern Burma, which would delay the launch of the attack, and the Japanese suddenly launched an attack at the end of May, causing MacArthur to accuse Tang Qiuli.

Speaking of it, MacArthur's feeling was like eating something unclean, but he couldn't vomit it out, so he kept it in his heart, and his internal organs were so noisy that he couldn't feel refreshed. Who could he blame?British?Tang Qiuli?Neither can.

If one were to forcefully find a reason to place Tang Qiuli in the role of treachery, it would be that Tang Qiuli and the Japanese had reached a tacit understanding in private to join hands to deal with him.

For such a reason, even MacArthur himself, who has always been unscrupulous, was discouraged. He was too clear about the insoluble enmity between Tang Qiuli and the Japanese. The country and the two nations have long become mortal enemies. If MacArthur himself does not believe that Tang Qiuli is colluding with the Japanese, will others believe it?

All kinds of anxiety and evil fire were smoldering in his heart. At this time, MacArthur's inner emotions were like a barrel of gunpowder. Now, Stilwell, a guy who doesn't know the severity of advances and retreats, unexpectedly came to the door and arrogantly said With such ugly words, MacArthur himself was not a good man and a believer, and he couldn't touch the tiger's buttocks. Stilwell directly choked his lung tube, making his face extremely ugly!

And Stilwell was getting angry, changed his face regardless of MacArthur, and continued to roar: "General MacArthur, because of your unreasonable order, our US military will lose the only chance to reverse the situation in Luzon Island. And you have to bear full responsibility for all the consequences caused, thousands of American soldiers will lose their precious lives because of your stupid order!"

"The interests of our United States of America will also be lost because of you. I cannot tolerate your stupid behavior. I will sue you to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. If necessary, I will forcibly deprive you of command! We American soldiers will not die because of this!"

"Crack!" With a crackling sound, the furious MacArthur slammed the coffee cup in his hand on the ground, and the amber coffee splashed on the marble floor, like dark red blood, splashing all over history. Diwei's army pants.

To be honest, Stilwell's last few words were indeed too much. He could scold MacArthur, and he could even criticize him, but he could not say that, as the chief of staff of a subordinate, forcibly depriving a commander-in-chief of his command, If MacArthur wanted to take advantage of the topic and put it on the line, in Stilwell's words, it would be a serious crime of attempting rebellion, and he would not be guilty of killing him on the spot. [

MacArthur did not roar like Stilwell in spite of everything. Instead, his face was livid, his eyes were piercingly cold, and his tone was frighteningly cold, and he said word by word: "Chief of Staff Stilwell, pay attention to your Identity, I am the commander-in-chief appointed by the President of the United States and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, you have the right to accuse me like this, since you want the power to lead troops, well, I will give it to you."

"The commander of the [-]th Infantry Division, Major General Jameskins, returned to China due to illness to recuperate. The position of division commander is vacant. I appoint you as the commander of the [-]th Infantry Division. Commander Stilwell, you will become the first in the history of the US military The division commander with the rank of lieutenant general, and the task of the [-]th Infantry Division is to stop the Japanese [-]rd and [-]th Divisions in the Hillai Mountains, and continue to attack Batangas and Amer Hill.”

"Without my order, the Eighth Infantry Division is not allowed to take half a step back. Otherwise, you, the division commander, are ready to be arrested by the military police. At the same time, your position as the chief of staff of the headquarters has been officially dismissed. Immediately report to the chief of staff Kleist Colonel hand over the work at hand, by the way, Kleist will be my acting chief of staff, Mr. Stilwell, you can go, immediately disappear before my eyes, and you will never appear without my summoning In front of me!"

Stilwell's face lost all blood in an instant and became like white paper. The calmness after losing his reason and rage made him realize how taboo he had committed in his actions and words. If MacArthur was willing, the gendarmes would Just outside the door, waiting for him will be a trial by a military court, and the new appointment is equivalent to a reminder.

Stilwell knew that going to the Hilley Mountains would be a disaster, but his bounden duty as a soldier made him do his last bit of effort, and said to MacArthur: "Commander-in-Chief, this is the last time I am going to report to you as the chief of staff. Make a suggestion, let's ask the Chinese Tang Qiuli for help!"

(to be continued). . )