Age of Rebirth

General Jeffrey, chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff and chief of staff of the Supreme Command during the war, did not notice that when he said this, a flash of light disappeared in President Roosevelt's eyes.

"Jeffrey, what is your conclusion?" Roosevelt asked. This sentence is somewhat vague and very general. It can be understood as an explanation of the actions of the German army. What will be the future and destiny of soldiers?

Admiral Jeffrey, who has followed Roosevelt for many years, naturally understands what Mr. President needs to know, "Mr. President, according to my judgment, if the troops that are transferring to Oklahoma City cannot break through the German army's blocking , It is very likely that the entire army was wiped out!" He replied with a heavy tone.

Roosevelt's face darkened for a moment, and he asked: "Jeffrey, according to the judgment of the staff department, after the Germans have completed the encirclement of our army, where will the next move be?"

"There are two directions. First, go north from Phoenix, attack Salt Lake City, Denver, Cheyenne and other places, assist the Japanese army to break through our Delela Mountains defense line, and occupy the central part of our country. Second, go to our southwest. The second line of defense on the border, launch a full-scale attack, and try to occupy the eastern part of our country!" General Jeffrey answered very simply. So far, the situation of the enemy and us on the American battlefield has been very obvious. Judging the German army's disposition The direction of action in one step is not very difficult.

"Jeffrey, you must tell me carefully, in which direction will the Germans choose to move first?" Roosevelt's eyes.Staring closely at Admiral Jeffrey like a falcon, he asked the most difficult question to answer.

This question is indeed difficult, according to Admiral Jeffrey's understanding.Mr. President wanted to pre-determine the direction of action of the Germans, and then take countermeasures. He did not dare to talk about it, because this was a military suggestion for Mr. President. If the judgment was wrong, the consequences would be disastrous.

So, Admiral Jeffrey.He could only keep his words tight, "This..." He pondered for a long time before saying carefully: "Mr. President, please forgive me, it is really difficult to judge, the Germans may focus on one direction, Launch an attack. It is also possible. It will assist the Japanese to break through our defense line of the Delera Mountains, and then attack the eastern region!"

"Or, launch an attack on our second line of defense on the southwestern border, go north to help the Japanese break through our western line of defense, and do both at the same time, as you know. The Germans have such a huge force and this ability!"

Admiral Jeffrey's answer.Without any real meaning, he judged all the possibilities of Rommel, but he was not quite sure in which direction the Germans would take the first action. In fact, he did not answer Roosevelt's question.

Because he knew that the German commander Rommel was an extremely difficult guy. Among the senior German commanders, he was known for his cunning and changeable command style. The next move, with my own wisdom and brains, obviously won't work!

A look of disappointment flashed across Roosevelt's eyes, but he hid it well, changed the subject, and asked, "Jeffrey, according to your staff's judgment, is the German navy on the east coast again, is it possible to land? "

Admiral Jeffrey knew this question well, and he immediately replied: "Mr. President, there is no such possibility in the next few months. According to intelligence, the main force of the German Navy, They are all ships and combat aircraft, and their marines have not gathered off the east coast or in the Greater Antilles!"

"Okay, I basically understand the situation on the battlefield!" Roosevelt said lightly: "However, Jeffrey, the attention of your staff must be concentrated on the German troops in Phoenix. Any action, you must report to me immediately, remember, no matter what time it is!"

Coming out of the President's Office, Admiral Jeffrey was still confused. He couldn't figure it out. From the perspective of the reality of the American battlefield, the battlefield in the Dellera Mountains in the west and the second line of defense on the southwestern border, no matter what How, is also more important than the German troops in the direction of Phoenix.

No matter what countermeasure Mr. President has, it is impossible to stop the German army in the direction of Phoenix, attacking Salt Lake City and Denver northward, and occupying the central region. Under attack from both sides, if Mr. President really wants to do that, I must resolutely stop it!

"But Mr. President, why are you so concerned about the direction of Phoenix?" Admiral Jeffrey shook his head and left with a mind full of doubts!

In the office, Roosevelt shook his wheelchair, came to the large military map on the wall, stared at it for a long time, his hands with exposed veins, tightly clasped, "That point, the point that must break out, is the only chance to save the fate of the United States from subjugation This is a big gamble! I have to make this bet!" He gritted his teeth and thought to himself.

The war that took place in the United States lasted until mid-May. On the battlefield in the western United States, General Yamamoto, the commander of Japan's North American Combat Command, was still trapped by the US military's Delela Mountains defense line. During this period, Yamamoto The general changed various offensive methods, but still failed to break through the US positions. More than 60 Canadian soldiers and more than 50 American soldiers joined forces in the Delera Mountains, creating an insurmountable obstacle for the Japanese army.

General Yamamoto became more and more anxious. The war with the United States has reached this level, and he has lost his former calmness. The telegrams from the base camp only lasted two days, and the content was the same. They just asked themselves, "When will the Imperial Army break through the US military's western defense line and then attack the central US region?"

General Yamamoto was almost driven crazy by the telegram from the base camp, but he had no other way to do it. He even took the charge of provoking old grievances between the army and navy of the empire, replaced a large number of army generals, and replaced them with people from the navy. Also to no avail.

General Yamamoto was also dismayed to find that the American and Canadian soldiers who had fought with the Imperial Army for several months on the defense line of the Dillerah Mountains seemed to be getting stronger and stronger. From the second stage of the landing battle, the Imperial Army There are more than 20 American and Canadian soldiers eliminated, but the remaining enemies are getting stronger and stronger. In some areas, they can even launch partial counterattacks!

For the Imperial North American Combat Command, this is definitely not a good phenomenon. The combat effectiveness and morale of the soldiers on both sides are gradually shrinking the distance, and the Imperial Army, which continues to maintain a high-density offensive posture, is obviously losing its vigor day by day!

During this period, General Yamamoto returned to the base camp and sent a new battle plan. The core of the plan was to turn northward with about 30 troops and attack Vancouver, Edmonton and other places in southern Canada. Pass the Rocky Mountains, turn to Canada, and attack the U.S. military's Delera Mountain defense line from behind. In this way, the U.S. military's western defense line can be quickly disintegrated, and more than 100 million U.S. and Canadian troops can be dumped!

This plan was made by General Yamamoto, who was about to be driven crazy. Even his best friend, Chief of Staff Minano, did not know the inside story. Lela Mountain's line of defense is a clever tactic that avoids reality and ignores reality.

However, after the new combat plan was reported, it received a response very quickly, and it was a telegram written by His Majesty the Emperor himself. In a few words, "We must give up this crazy idea and try our best to break through the US military's western defense line. Priority!"

Emperor Hirohito's call back, although there was no reprimand, but the veto was so straightforward, which was beyond General Yamamoto's expectation, and also suppressed the crazy thoughts in his heart. Understand, what are His Majesty's scruples?

General Yamamoto was the best tactician among the senior officers of the Japanese army, but he was not a brilliant strategist. With Hirohito's greed and ambition for the territory, why didn't he want to swallow Canada and the western and central regions of the United States in one gulp.

But Hirohito has not yet lost his mind. He knows that the current national strength of the Japanese Empire and maintaining the war against the United States is already a busy task. The troops used on the American battlefield have reached their limit. If the battlefield is expanded to Canada, The more than 100 million troops of the North American Combat Command are deployed in the vast Canada and the western United States. The front line may be tens of thousands of kilometers, which is not enough.

On the other hand, the troops from the mainland to continue to reinforce the American battlefield are extremely limited, and it is impossible to weaken the defensive forces in the Southwest Pacific occupied area. After all, in the Indochina Peninsula, there is still a Chinese American Tang Qiuli, who is the sworn enemy of the empire. !

According to Yamamoto's new combat plan, the greatest possibility is that the imperial army will not be able to break through the western defense line of the US military, and the troops entering Canada will be deeply trapped in the Canadian battlefield, unable to complete the roundabout attack plan. The Germans, to seize the middle of the United States?

The Empire of Japan will swallow Canada sooner or later, but not now. Therefore, Emperor Hirohito, who has not yet had a high fever, did not hesitate to deny General Yamamoto's crazy plan based on the above restrictive factors.

As a result, the new battle plan was rejected by His Majesty the Emperor, and General Yamamoto, who had nothing to do, could only continue to fight against the U.S. and Canadian troops on the defense line of the Delera Mountains, maintaining a high-density offensive posture, at the cost of nearly [-] casualties every day , Looking forward to smashing a few holes in the US defense line.

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