Age of Rebirth

"Substantial strength?" Tang Qiuli asked back, "strength is relative, Yuhe, you can't stay at a fixed level. The highly developed industry in the United States can make up for the continuous loss of combat aircraft, but what about the pilots? , What about pilots with rich experience in air combat? They cannot be produced by factories!"

"The most brilliant thing about Yamamoto 56 is that before the large-scale landing, it exhausted the air power of the U.S. military and controlled the air supremacy on the battlefield. Indeed, the U.S. Army Air Force still has the power to fight again, and it has not reached the point of desperation. In the air battle of the Japanese army, they are at a disadvantage, but they are not powerless to fight back!"

"However, Yamamoto 56 is gradually hitting the Americans to the point of desperation. This process will take several months. By then, the Americans will sadly find themselves with a large number of combat aircraft, but not enough pilots!"

"The loss of the U.S. Army Aviation Corps is a barometer that reflects the change in the air combat power of Japan and the United States. Therefore, the time for the Japanese army to start landing on the west coast of the United States is either at the end of November this year or at the beginning of December! Span It won't take more than two weeks!"

"Ah!" Tang Qiusheng and Zhao Yuhe were both surprised by the teacher's firm tone and conclusion.

"Don't look at me like that!" Tang Qiuli smiled leisurely and said, "Wind direction, tide, and most importantly, the loss of the U.S. Army Air Corps. It's time for the Japanese to take action!"

"Wait and see?" Tang Qiusheng's eyes flashed with thought.Said with a hint of doubt.

"Hahaha! Brother Qiusheng, Yuhe, just wait and see!" Tang Qiuli laughed and said, "When the time comes, you will know what it means to be clever and predict things like a god!" The expression and tone were very arrogant!

By October 32, the number of Army troops transferred to the west coast by the United States had reached 42 infantry divisions, with more than [-] people, plus the original defense troops.The military strength has reached about [-], and the fortification system in important target areas such as San Francisco and Los Angeles has basically been completed.

but.Lieutenant General Brennan, commander of the Army Air Forces, failed to achieve his plan to build a large number of front-line field airfields on the west coast.Focus on bombing.The front-line field airfields were bombed and repaired, repaired and bombed again. During the intermittent months, there were not many front-line field airfields that could be put into use, which made Lieutenant General Brennan gnash his teeth with hatred.

As the defense of the west coast became more and more perfected and strengthened, hundreds of thousands of troops entered the predetermined position, which made President Roosevelt feel a little relieved.But at this moment, a piece of news came out like a bolt from the blue.After the Americans were stunned, they were terrified as if a catastrophe was imminent.

On October 24, [-], Mexican President Rodriguez, who received a large amount of US aid but has been uncertain and hesitant, suddenly announced on behalf of the Mexican government, "In view of the current two major military forces in North America, The dangerous situation of group confrontation, the war is about to break out, in order to save the Mexican people from the flames of war, the Mexican government solemnly declares that it will remain neutral and will not participate in the confrontation of any military group!"

At the same time as the statement was released, the Mexican government will also be responsible for training thousands of U.S. military officers in the government army, send them out of the country, entertain them with good wine and good food, and then politely tell these U.S. military officers who feel quite good about themselves, " After eating and drinking, pack up your bedding and leave! Our land in Mexico cannot afford you guys!"

The Mexicans put the Americans together, took a lot of dollars in their hands, and put them in their pockets without any psychological barriers. The troops received a large amount of American equipment, and their hearts were happy and their faces were full of joy. Then, Just tell the Americans, we don't help each other, you Americans fight with the Germans, Italians and Japanese, don't involve me, Mexico's small family can't stand the trouble!

However, in order to take care of the emotions of the Americans, the Mexican government, after all, the two countries are close neighbors, and they must save face for each other, so that they can talk easily in the future, not to mention, at least until now, this neighbor is still big-bodied and grumpy I can't afford to offend such a strong man for the time being, but in the future, it's hard to say?

While the Mexican government issued a statement of neutrality, it issued another statement, "Based on the principle of neutrality, no foreign troops are allowed to exist within Mexican territory, nor are any foreign troops allowed to use Mexican Territory and airspace as a springboard to achieve any of your own military goals!"

"If any foreign army, ignoring the neutral statement of the Mexican government, invades the territory of Mexico, the Mexican army will expel it at any cost, and even stand on the side of the other side, fight side by side with it, and defend the interests of its own country , inviolable!"

Mexican President Rodriguez is a smart man who is good at judging the situation. He knows too well that the Americans, contrary to the previous norm of not taking Mexico seriously, are giving money and guns. The purpose is nothing more than to use Mexico. To block the Germans coming from the South American continent for the Americans, to put it bluntly, is to serve as cannon fodder for the Americans!

But in the current international situation, American money and things are so easy to take, and cannon fodder is so easy to use. The Germans, Japanese, and Italians have formed an alliance and joined forces to attack the Americans. The country has three fists, a large number of people, and a large number of people. Looking at the Americans, there is only one brother, and the lonely family has no helpers. After this fight, the Americans must suffer!

Here, the old neighbors, the Americans, give money and send guns. They adopt the means of economic bribery and military assistance, plus the personal visit of the US Secretary of State Schulke, playing the family card, even intimidation and threats. Let's share weal and woe, use a three-pronged approach, and work hard to use Mexico to firmly stand on the side of the United States.

The Germans, who are obviously outsiders, are much more straightforward. They sent a special envoy and told themselves directly, "You can choose two ways. One is, don't get in the way. We Germans attack the United States and have nothing to do with you Mexico. Just by the way, in the future, the benefits of your Mexican government will be indispensable, the huge North American continent, a little bit of Germany from the cracks of your fingers, will be enough for you to eat and drink."

"The other way is to stand on the side of the Americans, tie them together, serve as cannon fodder for the Americans, and block the way for the German army to attack the United States from the direction of Mexico. I'm sorry, the German army The team is fully capable of destroying your Mexico first, and then attacking the United States!"

President Rodriguez believes that the Germans are definitely not talking harshly. They have the ability and their fists are hard enough. It will take minutes to destroy Mexico. With Mexico's current wealth and army, they can even fight in one round. Can't stand it, what will happen to those traditional military powers on the European continent, such as France and the United Kingdom!

President Rodriguez still clearly remembers that the German special envoy was just a colonel in the army, but his aura was so aggressive, he looked down on everything, and his tone was tough. No wonder he was full of confidence. The Soviet Union destroyed the country, the British were beaten into exile, and the Americans fled back to the German army in their hometown.

Sandwiched between the gaps between the two major military blocs, they are all ruthless characters that Mexico can't afford to mess with. If anyone makes a move, it will be a disaster for Mexico. After thinking about it, President Rodriguez didn't Worrying about death, two strong men glared at each other, where do you let Mexico, who is weak and caught in the middle, go?

Offending the Americans may be okay for the time being, but offending the Germans, the country will be destroyed immediately. In the long run, the Germans can't afford to offend them. Moreover, Mexicans, including President Rodriguez, are very serious about the United States. Not without resentment and old feuds.

Historically, from 1846 to 1848, the U.S.-Mexico War broke out between the United States and Mexico. In the end, Mexico was defeated and was forced to sign the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo. In history, one of the largest treaties in which the defeated country ceded territory to the victorious country.

The signing of the "Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty" caused the loss of Upper California, all of Nevada and Utah, parts of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Wyoming, and added a few more stars to the Stars and Stripes of the United States. And becoming a big country across the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, it has since gained a dominant position in the Americas, while Mexico lost half of its original land, and its vitality was greatly damaged.

This is the eternal pain in the hearts of several generations of Mexicans. After many sleepless nights and secret talks with think tanks, President Rodriguez finally made up his mind to stand by the Germans. After the United States, whether Mexico will be easily wiped out is something that cannot be avoided. Perhaps, Hitler, the German head of state, may not let it go because of the attitude of the Mexican government!

Of course, as a politician, President Rodriguez can't declare clearly that he is on the side of the Germans. It is best on the surface that neither side should be offended. The Chinese government's approach has given him inspiration. Simply, make a neutral statement and take an attitude of staying out of the matter.

However, when it was time to declare neutrality, President Rodriguez found out bitterly that neutrality also requires capital. Mexico does not have as much capital as China. The Axis powers did not fight, but Mexico was beaten to ashes first.

Therefore, in the end, one had to choose a side. After the declaration of neutrality was announced, President Rodriguez sent a special envoy to secretly meet with Marshal Rommel, the new commander of the German South American Army Group, and expressed the attitude of the Mexican government.

(to be continued) (to be continued...)