Age of Rebirth

The war situation in the Pacific and the future development trend are not complicated at all. It is obvious that if MacArthur is not reinforced and the islands in the South Pacific are lost, the Japanese will hit the doorstep of the United States in the next step. [Novel download xshu]

But it was the problem of reinforcements, which made President Roosevelt so embarrassing. The reason was that most of the US army, navy and air force had been sent to the European battlefield to help the British and resist the German attack.

At the end of May 35, 27 divisions of the U.S. Army, of which [-] were transferred to the European battlefield. Three of the five fleets of the Navy are now in the Atlantic Ocean, fighting with the German "Wolf Pack" submarine force. In the fierce battle, four of the five air force air teams fought desperately with the overwhelming German fighter jets and bombers in the skies of Great Britain.

In China, there are only three mechanized infantry divisions and five infantry divisions remaining, but only 10,000+ people. Such a small force, put into the South Pacific battlefield with a vast combat area, is of great help. On average, each battlefield can only Compared with the hundreds of thousands of Japanese troops who landed on the island, the investment of more than [-] troops is no different from sending a dessert to the Japanese.

And to transfer troops from the European battlefield, don't even think about it. The British army was beaten to death by the Germans. Not to mention low morale, they didn't even have the courage to take the initiative to attack. If it weren't for the American soldiers in the British Isles, Hitler would Soldiers from the United States have already set foot on the three islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Sometimes, President Roosevelt can't figure it out. Is Britain the United Kingdom of the Americans, or the United Kingdom of the British themselves? [

There is another fatal factor.It is the distance to deploy troops from Europe.It has become an insurmountable problem restricting the U.S. military and large-scale reinforcements to the South Pacific battlefield. Tens of thousands of miles, across two oceans, hundreds of thousands of troops and a large amount of equipment, even with the strength of the United States, it is not easy to say. Roosevelt has a headache thinking about it , want to reinforce MacArthur, what to use to reinforce?

Roosevelt asked Admiral Jeffrey with a frown. "Jeffrey, the questions you raised are all real dangers, and if we can't contain the Japanese offensive on the South Pacific battlefield, these dangers will become terrible facts, but the key to the problem, Have you considered how to reinforce MacArthur with our existing domestic forces?"

After finishing speaking, the sharp eyes were extremely disproportionate to his weakened body.He ejaculated and looked at Admiral Jeffrey. This is a military issue. It's okay to ask the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Obviously, Admiral Jeffrey had done his homework in advance and came prepared, also, as the chief of staff of the US military.It has been five days since the Pacific War broke out, and no corresponding countermeasures have been come up with yet. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, it is someone else's turn to do it, and he heard the president's questioning.He took out a folder and said, "Mr. President. Regarding this point, the Joint Chiefs of Staff has already drawn up a preliminary reinforcement plan. Please have a look!"

President Roosevelt took the folder and did not open it in a hurry, but said: "Jeffrey, please give a verbal report first, I only need to listen to the key points!"

Admiral Jeffrey replied: "The basic idea of ​​this plan is to concentrate all our forces and fight the Japanese for a long time on Luzon. That is to say, other areas can be abandoned, except Luzon. The defense of Luzon Island is not possible, and the defense focus of Luzon Island is Manila, which must be ensured for the simple reason that this is the closest point to Australia, and it is also the foothold for our future counterattacks based on Australia."

"Therefore, it is imperative to organize the defense of Manila. In this way, we can devote all our existing troops to the defense of Manila. In one area, we will form a relative force advantage over the Japanese army and strive to attack Luzon Island. The Japanese No.14 Army was wiped out or expelled from Luzon Island."

"Following that, after the fall of other areas, the strength of the Japanese army will be pressed against Luzon Island. Our countermeasure is to immediately upgrade the National Guards of each state to a regular army. In this way, the Joint Chiefs of Staff statistics At once, it can be organized into an army force of no less than thirty divisions, an air force force of two air corps, and an auxiliary naval fleet."

"Then, transport the formed troops to Australia, and train them while providing follow-up troops for the defense of Manila. As long as the war is delayed and we use our national strength to compete with the Japanese army, the Japanese will not be able to hold on. At that time, we will usher in an opportunity for a comprehensive counter-offensive, which requires a nationwide war mobilization, and the power of the whole country, to fight to the death with the Japanese in the South Pacific.”

"While forming the new troops, order the Pacific Fleet of the Navy anchored in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and the 24st and [-]rd Divisions of the Marine Corps stationed in Hawaii to immediately go to Luzon Island in advance to assist MacArthur's troops in the defense of Manila. What we need are the combat aircraft on the aircraft carrier of the Pacific Fleet, and if MacArthur's troops from Luzon are added, the total force we have invested in the first phase will reach more than [-] people."

"In terms of military strength and weaponry, they are superior to the Japanese army. This is the way to form a military superiority in some areas. Finally, in the name of the Allied Powers, we can ask the Republic of China to assume the obligations of the Allied Powers Agreement. In this way, Tang Qiuli It is impossible to send troops without sending troops, and the Chinese don’t need to do anything, as long as they can threaten the rear flank of the Japanese army, it will be the greatest help to us.”

"Mr. President, the above is the main content of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's plan to reinforce the South Pacific battlefield. Also, I suggest that Your Excellency, the President, submit it to the parliament immediately to mobilize the whole people for war, because war is no longer a distant thing!"

Admiral Jeffrey's eloquence is good. It took less than 10 minutes to report a plan that was hundreds of pages thick. Alright, the solution to the increase of troops in the South Pacific battlefield, Roosevelt's frowning brows gradually relaxed, and a little smile appeared on his face.

However, a moment later, a ray of sadness floated on Mr. President's thin cheeks again. Admiral Jeffrey's heart sank, and he couldn't help muttering: "Could it be that this plan doesn't meet Mr. President's requirements, or is there some other reason?"

Roosevelt saw Jeffrey's doubts and anxiety, and explained: "Jeffrey, this plan is very good. I completely agree with the idea of ​​the Joint Chiefs of Staff, but there is an unavoidable problem. The upgrade to a regular army, and the mobilization of the national war requires the approval of all members of both houses of Congress, otherwise, the presidential order will not come out of the White House!"

"This matter concerns the vital interests of many people and factions. It involves the intrigue of the parties in the two houses of Congress. Will they agree to my proposal? I am really worried. I remember that last year, I proposed to Congress to expand the U.S. As a result, the army's proposal was not passed, which is why there is such an embarrassing situation where soldiers can be dispatched. Some congressmen just don't care about the national interest."

Oh, it turned out that it was because of this reason that Admiral Jeffrey's face was as bright as spring, and he said: "Mr. President, you are too worried, as for those members and factions in the two houses of Congress, who are not in the South Pacific colony, have The huge amount of investment, the annual benefits are even more than domestic, and they don't want to lose the rich colony."

"Defending the islands in the South Pacific is more urgent than you, President. I can say responsibly that as long as you propose this bill in Congress, no one will object and it will be passed unanimously, because their interests depend on whether they can keep the colonies. .”

Roosevelt finally laughed happily. All the problems, after Jeffrey’s analysis, are no longer a problem. He is a fan of the authorities, so why didn’t he realize that Jeffrey still has the potential of a politician, thinking that he has always been a Fighting martial arts. [

The happy President Roosevelt said to Jeffrey with a happy expression: "Well, I will sign your plan immediately and implement it immediately. By the way, the Joint Chiefs of Staff will take the lead. The Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Air Force will Participate with the Ministry of National Defense, and each minister will form a command group to deal with the South Pacific War. You will be the team leader, and the other ministers will be members, who will be directly responsible to me and will specifically command the troops on various battlefields in the South Pacific.”

"As for the authority of this group, can I authorize that the president has the right to handle matters within the military scope, including the appointment and removal of the supreme commanders of various theaters and troops participating in the war. In my opinion, the matter is urgent. Today this group will be in operation. , the office is at the location of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and, to order the Pacific Fleet to officially sail to Luzon tomorrow, this order should be issued in the name of the Joint Chiefs of Staff!"

Admiral Jeffrey was very happy, stood up and saluted, and replied loudly: "Yes, the president is happy, and immediately follow your order!" He had reasons to be happy, and finally he could fully control the army.

The authority of this South Pacific War Command Group is above all current military departments. Although it is temporary, who can judge that this war that the Americans do not want but has to participate in, How long will it be?

As long as the war is not over for a day, my position of being under one person and above ten thousand people will be very secure. Admiral Jeffrey firmly believes that the United States will win this war. It is only a matter of time. When the war ends Didn't he become a national hero in the eyes of the American people, and the political value contained in it cannot be estimated.

Admiral Jeffrey, when he walked out of the White House President's Office, there was a warrant from His Excellency President in his document bag. His joy cannot be expressed in words. He is not only full of confidence but also ambitious. The golden road of the throne of power is just under the feet, extending extremely wide.

(to be continued). . )