Age of Rebirth

I don't know if Admiral Fernandez, the host, did it intentionally or by omission, or if he had selective amnesia. The welcome banquet held by him included officers above the rank of colonel in the US, Philippine, British, and Australian armies, but there was only one person missing. , the leader of the military observation team of the US Allied Forces Headquarters, the strategic general advisor of the Southwest Pacific Theater of the United States, and the four-star general of the Army General MacArthur.

Perhaps it was Admiral Fernandez, who was very unimpressed with this arrogant Yankee who almost killed [-] of his soldiers on the Luzon battlefield, perhaps because of his bad comments on MacArthur's personal integrity, and Leaving his subordinates who were in a bloody battle with the Japanese army and running to Australia alone was disdainful. Perhaps, the equally proud British general didn't want to see that annoying face.

Therefore, at the grand welcome banquet, General MacArthur, who always likes to show off, was missing. Of course, Lieutenant General Jonathan noticed this. However, Lieutenant General Jonathan, who has spent most of his life in the US army, probably also guessed the mystery. , At the same time, the lieutenant general also hates that former boss. If he doesn't mention the correct suggestions that repeatedly suppressed himself, just abandoning the troops and running away alone is not worthy of his respect.

Most likely, both Admiral Fernandez and Lieutenant General Jonathan have a common opinion. Without the presence of the old guy MacArthur, the atmosphere would be more harmonious and pleasant, and he would be more ashamed to be with him. He didn't mention this issue, so the Lieutenant General pretended not to know, and didn't ask a word.

However, the two top commanders, who were deliberately avoided, came suddenly. Moreover, they made up their minds to be an uninvited guest. The officer who served as the master of ceremonies at the door did not know the joints. When he saw General MacArthur, he puffed up his chest walk in.Hastily shouted: "General MacArthur, the head of the military observation team of the US Allied Forces Headquarters, has arrived!" [

MacArthur was very dissatisfied with this British major officer for calling out his other title, the strategic general adviser of the Southwest Pacific Theater of the United States, and "hummed" in his nose.counts as an answer.Of course, such a small person is not worthy of being admired by His Excellency the General.

There was silence in the hall, all the officers looked on.They all turned to this almost notorious American general, the eyes of the British and Australian military officers were disdain and surprise, and the eyes of the American and Philippine military officers who escaped from the death of Luzon Island.You can see the dancing flames.

MacArthur came here full of anger. After listening to his adjutant's report, he was so angry that he scolded the British guy, and after breaking a set of his favorite Chinese tea set, he drove here angrily. Invite me, I'll come by myself, in Asia and the Pacific, there is no such person yet.Don't look down on me, MacArthur. When I opened up the territory for the United States of America, many of you were still in the boot camp, sweating every day!

MacArthur has been trained to have a thicker skin than the city walls.Facing the different gazes cast on him, without fear, he opened his arms and exaggeratedly said: "My brave officers. As your former superiors, I welcome you to this beautiful and magical land of Australia. The so-called same goal by different routes, I am one step ahead of you, just to be here today, and warmly welcome you!"

MacArthur did not let go of his outstretched arms. He was looking forward to a few officers who had been selected by himself to come up and give him a warm hug. It would be perfect if he could shed a few tears of excitement. , to tell all officers who is in charge at Allied Headquarters.

However, MacArthur was disappointed, and it was an extremely embarrassing disappointment. The US and Philippine military officers were heartbroken by the despicable behavior of the former superior who left the troops behind and fled by himself. This kind of bloody battle, this kind of sadness turned into hatred, and in the eyes of the British and Australian officers, the American general had become a laughing stock and an object of contempt, so no officer came forward.

He didn't even move his footsteps, but just looked at the former boss like a clown with cold eyes. MacArthur opened his arms in embarrassment and couldn't put them down. Lieutenant General Jonathan sighed in his heart. He hated the American soldier's face, and hated this old guy for coming uninvited, but he had no choice but to scold MacArthur several times in his heart.

Others could slap MacArthur in the face without hesitation, but he himself couldn't. If he continued in such embarrassment, it was not just MacArthur alone, but all American military officers who were ashamed. He had to bite the bullet and take over this situation.

Lieutenant General Jonathan went forward, complied with the rules, stood at attention, saluted, and said, "General, I am very happy to see you in Australia. Please accept my salute on behalf of all US and Philippine military officers!"

Lieutenant General Jonathan is giving MacArthur a step down. I hope this shameless and narcissistic old guy can use the slope to get off the donkey, quickly find a corner where no one is around, squint obediently, and stop being embarrassing in public. Now that he saw it, he was surprised. Could it be that this old guy couldn't see the eyes of the officers evacuated from Luzon Island, who could almost kill him a hundred times?

MacArthur's face finally did not fall to the ground, and no matter what Lieutenant General Jonathan thought, he gave him a big hug, and said in a tone of voice: "Ah, dear Jonathan, I am very happy. It is my honor to be willing to accept the respect from my subordinates!"

Hearing this, Lieutenant General Jonathan almost fainted, and all he could think of was the English word "convinced!" It is estimated that even God had to flee in front of this old guy, but he couldn't.

Since MacArthur came uninvited, Admiral Fernandez didn't want to let the officers see his true inner thoughts on the surface, and besides, Lieutenant General Jonathan's face was in it, so he endured the nausea full of stomach and forced Squeezing out a smile, he said: "Welcome General MacArthur, join this joyous banquet, please sit here!" Reaching out his hand, MacArthur let him take the position of the guest of honor, with a proud face, and sat down unceremoniously.

It stands to reason that MacArthur came uninvited, those who should show their faces have also shown up, and the performance is over. Even though he ate a fly for all the officers who attended the welcome banquet, he has earned face, and the two giants tonight Being together, gently flipping this page, the rest of the banquet is still going on normally, which can be regarded as a happy result for all.

But people like MacArthur are born to make people feel unhappy. They belong to the kind of people who don’t make trouble and feel uncomfortable. After drinking a glass of champagne, he looked at Lieutenant General Jonathan, arrogantly Asked: "Jonathan, tell me, have all the troops safely withdrawn to Australia?"

Lieutenant General Jonathan's face darkened, as if recalling the Manila defense line, the unbearable bloody battles in those days, he didn't notice MacArthur's tone, and replied: "All units have suffered great losses. The No.11 Infantry Division and the Philippine 17st The Third Division of the First Army Corps was surrounded by the Japanese army on the way to retreat, and the entire army was wiped out. The current strength of the army is about [-] people, and all heavy weapons such as vehicles, tanks, and artillery have been discarded. "

MacArthur stood up abruptly and shouted loudly: "What, Jonathan, how could this happen? I handed over a complete army to you, and this is how you commanded it? I have only been away for four or five days, relying on The strong fortifications have caused more than 8 casualties. My poor Manila defense line, my God, those guys in Washington, are really confused. How can you put the burden of commanding an army in the hands of someone like you? I doubt your command ability!"

The movement of MacArthur was so loud that all the officers heard it, especially the officers of the U.S. and Philippine armies. They were all personal experiencers of the Battle of Luzon Island. No one knew the process and truth of the battle better than them. Dare to believe my ears, I sighed in my heart, "Almighty God, please show up quickly, take this shameless old guy away, how can you turn black and white, if Commander Jonathan didn't personally command the troops to stop the Japanese army, if it weren't for China People's aircraft cover, we don't even think about leaving!"

"You left 10,000+ soldiers who fought bloody battles with the Japanese army and escaped by yourself. Are you qualified to blame Commander Jonathan, who escaped death? Leave a whole army behind, bah! How many good opportunities to fight back, you are arrogant You refused, and you are lucky not to be stuck in Luzon Island by your shitty Manila defense line!" [

If the eyes were knives, the eyes of all the American and Filipino officers present could tear MacArthur into a skeleton. Lieutenant General Jonathan was so angry that his face was pale and his hands and feet were cold. He pointed at MacArthur with trembling hands, but said nothing. not come out.

MacArthur didn't finish, and then said: "Jonathan, I am very worried about handing over the American troops to you. I will suggest that Washington retake the command of the troops. Also, regarding the selection of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces , I will also ask the President to reconsider, look at the current Australian battlefield, our passive situation has not changed in the slightest, this is a command issue, if I command, the battle situation will never be so bad!"

MacArthur was probably strongly stimulated and went crazy. Maybe he was dismissed from his post and failed to become the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces. The hero, the one who can turn the tide, is none other than himself. More likely, Washington's slight punishment made him feel angry!

Anyway, many factors are intertwined. If I am not feeling well, others should not want to be happy. I simply put on a roguish face and uttered nonsense. Not only did I slander Lieutenant General Jonathan Yitong, but also pointed the finger at the southwest of the Allied Forces. The new Supreme Commander of the Pacific Theater, Admiral Fernandez, is really not astonishing, and he is so disgusting that death does not pay for life.

(To be continued) (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point to vote, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation.)