Age of Rebirth

Those who participated in the meeting were all veterans of the American world, and they all knew very well that according to Lieutenant General Brennan's style of play, the Japanese would definitely not be able to land on the west coast, but the U.S. Army Air Corps will pay a loss, and it will be an astonishing loss. Yes, then, what should we do when dealing with the German attack?

This is a way of fighting for money and spending. It is absolutely not advisable unless it is a matter of life and death. Even if it is the number of combat aircraft, there is no need to worry. Then, the pilots lost in the air battle will take a long time to train!

Admiral Jeffrey frowned. He also felt that Brennan's plan was too unreliable. The number of combat aircraft was not the main issue. Relying on the strong industrial strength of the United States, the arsenal worked day and night, producing thousands of aircraft. It's not difficult to fly an airplane, but it will take time!

Also, where did the skilled pilots come from? Could it be that Brennan believed that there were no casualties in fighting the Japanese land-based and sea-based air forces in the eastern Pacific Ocean?

Brennan is an army general, so he couldn’t stop talking. Just as he was about to speak, President Roosevelt raised his hand to stop him, “Jeffrey, I understand what you mean, but I think Brennan’s battle plan , very promising!"

Everyone was shocked. Could it be that Mr. President is going to approve Brennan's plan to stop the Japanese landing on the west coast, which may not work in the end?

Jeffrey was born in a professional soldier = one = book = reading = novel =., and was Roosevelt's military chief of staff, and was also responsible for the combat command of the US military.But no matter what I do, I have to clearly state the stakes in Brennan's battle plan.Lest the President be misled by Brennan and put all his bets on the idea of ​​keeping the Japanese army out of the waters off the West Coast.

But when he was about to speak, Roosevelt stopped him again, which made Admiral Jeffrey feel uneasy in his heart.

Roosevelt is a refined figure, how can he not see the unhappiness in Jeffrey's heart, but now is an extraordinary period.Too much worry and debate will not solve key issues, Admiral Jeffrey.Still underestimated Roosevelt's ability.

Although Roosevelt was not a soldier, he was an excellent politician. Politicians see problems differently from soldiers.The situation facing the United States now.It is the wolf in the front and the tiger in the back, the Germans in the south are watching, and the Japanese are attacking in the west at any time. If the tigers and wolves come together and attack twice, the United States will inevitably fall into the unfavorable situation of fighting on two fronts.

However, judging from the current deployment situation of the German and Japanese troops, the Japanese are most likely to be the first to act first, for the United States.This may be the only chance to repel the Japanese attack on the west coast of the United States first.It was better to turn around and deal with the German threat from the south than to deal with tigers and wolves at the same time.

Roosevelt wants to make a time difference. He is also betting that the Germans and Japanese will not attack at the same time. In this way, Brennan's west coast anti-landing operation plan is clumsy but effective. A sea attack from the eastern Pacific Ocean might have deterred Hitler, thereby delaying the outbreak of war and buying the United States enough time to prepare for war.

The so-called analogy extends from politics to the military field. As an outstanding politician, Roosevelt sometimes considers issues more directly than soldiers. This is one of the reasons why he agrees with Brennan!

Roosevelt said in a calm tone: "Jeffrey, I know you have some complaints about Brennan's west coast blockade plan, but in my opinion, this is the only way to repel the Japanese before the Germans do it." Opportunity and possibility of landing attack!"

"Brennan's request can be met by the Supreme Command in wartime. This matter is handed over to the logistics department. It must follow the requirements of the Army Aviation Command to mobilize a sufficient number of combat aircraft on time and build a temporary field airport. Put it in the combat sequence of Army Aviation!"

"With regard to the shortage of pilots, the wartime mobilization committee can recruit from civilians and hand them over to the Reserve Command for training. I believe that every citizen of the United States of America will hear about the crisis of the country's life and death. To join the US team and fight to defend the country!"

The wartime act passed by Congress endowed President Roosevelt with arbitrary power. He was also the commander-in-chief of the U.S. Army. What he said was an order to the few people who attended the meeting and must be carried out.

Therefore, several people, including General Jeffrey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, could only nod their heads and accepted the unwilling order.

Roosevelt also noticed that these senior officers, except for Lieutenant General Brennan, the commander of the Army Air Force with a red face and full of confidence, the other generals easily commented on Brennan's combat I am very dissatisfied with the plan, and I have to pay attention to the attitude of several important military generals. Of course, except for Rear Admiral Woolsey, the commander of the US West Coast Defense Command, he is not qualified to participate in this matter at his level and position. Come!

Roosevelt felt that it was necessary for him to explain, "Several generals, I know that your hearts are full of confusion and doubts, or dissatisfaction, and even think that I don't understand military affairs and make blind decisions!"

Roosevelt was so frank, which surprised several military generals. They all looked up at him with admiration in their eyes. Of course, there was also a desire to understand the president's purpose.

Roosevelt said slowly: "Modern wars are fought against the overall strength of the country. Compared with Japan, which is scarce in resources, our United States has the most complete industrial system, strong national strength, and abundant natural resources. During the implementation of Lennan's west coast blocking plan, our American combat aircraft lost a ratio of [-]:[-], and finally we were able to make the Japanese, who were weak in succession, retreat in the face of difficulties!"

In a word, Roosevelt intends to compete with the Japanese when the Japanese attack begins, and then he explains in detail why he did so, especially when the Germans launched an offensive. Before, the idea of ​​repelling the Japanese attack first made several professional soldiers admire it!

The military conference of the U.S. Supreme Command during the war unified its understanding on this matter. Lieutenant General Brennan, the commander of the Army Aviation Command, is the biggest beneficiary. In his hands, he will command more than 70.00% of the operations of the U.S. Army and Navy. Airplanes are really in control!

Of course, with thousands of combat aircraft alone, it is not enough to make the Japanese bleed. The land defense of the west coast area is also the focus. The reason for this high-level military meeting.

With the precedent of Lieutenant General Brennan, Major General Woolsey was not polite, and also opened his mouth like a lion, "Mr. President, generals, the biggest problem for the West Coast Defense Command at present is the lack of troops, especially the air defense force. There is a serious shortage of troops and equipment, and a large number of supplements are urgently needed!"

"In addition, there is a defense system of more than [-] kilometers from Seattle in the north to Los Angeles in the south, along the Cascade Range, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the Whitney Mountains in the south. , This is only the first line of defense against the Japanese landing defense system on the west coast, in order to ensure the depth of the battle, a fortification system of nearly [-] kilometers must be built behind the first defense system of [-] kilometers!"

After hearing what the Rear Admiral said, Jeffrey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and several other military leaders almost fainted. The system is almost [-] kilometers long. The amount of work is huge, and the amount of manpower and material resources used is simply astronomical. It is conservatively estimated that it will not be completed in five or eight years.

Even if the United States has this ability now, will the Japanese give you a few years? Jeffrey is speechless. Why are Brennan and Woolsey who attended the meeting today so unreliable?

Rear Admiral Woolsey is a member of the Navy. As the No.1 Chief of the Navy Department of the US Navy, Admiral Helms, he cannot tolerate such unrealistic ideas from his subordinates. Shame on him, his gloomy and haggard face, He said displeasedly: "Wolsey, do you know what you are talking about? Can such a large defense system project be completed in a short period of time?"

Of course, Roosevelt could not agree to Woolsey's request. If there is enough time, he is willing to build two defense systems facing the Pacific Ocean on the west coast. But the problem is time. The United States does not have enough time to complete this huge project, and it is impossible for the Japanese to wait for you to build a defense system before attacking!

Of course, Major General Woolsey's request would not be approved. However, he was not without gains. He asked for increased troops and air defense equipment, which were fully satisfied. In addition, a large number of defenses were urgently built in all the ports on the west coast where the Japanese army might land. Fortifications, for example, Los Angeles, San Francisco and other places.

After the meeting was over, Roosevelt was exhausted and looked like he was falling apart. Although he was physically exhausted, he felt an unprecedented sense of relief mentally. In any case, the United States was already on the west coast and had enough preparations. Even if the Japanese army successfully landed, it would be impossible for them to drive straight into the hinterland of the United States. This night, he slept more soundly than every day.

When he woke up the next morning, Roosevelt was also in a happier mood. His sallow face was rarely rosy. He was sitting at the dining table and was about to eat breakfast. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Jeffrey The general came in a hurry.

The first thing I said when I saw President Roosevelt was, "Mr. President, just half an hour ago, Germany, Japan and Italy officially declared war on the United States!"

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