Special Forces of Crossing: Cloud's Anti-Japanese

Chapter 1850
About two hours later, at the White House, President Roosevelt was preparing to review some documents after dinner. The White House chief Marvin?Suddenly McIntyre knocked on the door and came in to report: "Sir, General Marshall, Chief of Staff of the Army, please see me."

After the Japanese Combined Fleet attacked Pearl Harbor and won a wild victory, Roosevelt's already irregular life became even more messy. Senior army and navy officers, including senior government officials, and plenipotentiaries and even leaders of some countries entered and exited the White House like a revolving lantern. Accustomed to this kind of life, Marshall came to see him at this time, which did not arouse Roosevelt's surprise.He said flatly: "Oh, let him come in then."

"Yes, sir," McIntyre nodded. When he turned to leave, he took a few steps but turned around and said, "Sir, please forgive me, General Marshall seems to be in a bad mood."

Because of his words, after more than ten seconds, when Marshall walked in, Roosevelt looked up and saw that his face was really ugly, and he couldn't help asking with concern: "Chief of Staff, are you feeling unwell?"

The war in the Philippines was tense, and Marshall couldn't get enough sleep during this time. It was reasonable to have an ugly face, but at this time, his face was more gloomy.His mind should still be immersed in something, and he didn't even hear Roosevelt's words clearly, and he looked a little demented.Then, after Roosevelt frowned and asked again, he woke up and stood at attention and saluted: "Your Excellency, I'm sorry!"

Roosevelt was taken aback, and asked eagerly, "What happened?"

With a painful look on Marshall's face, he said in a deep voice: "Commander MacArthur called, saying that our Far East troops were attacked by the Japanese army on the way from Mindanao to the Visayas—" He made a speech here. Taking a deep breath, he gritted his teeth and continued: "Including Gunnart and Hart, the whole army is destroyed!"

"What—oh!" Roosevelt was anxious and forgot the fact that his lower limbs were disabled, and wanted to stand up, but he sat down heavily with a cry of pain.

Marshall was shocked, and stepped forward a few steps and asked with concern: "Your Excellency, are you alright?"

Roosevelt's face also became extremely ugly. He held the armrests of the wheelchair with both hands, and asked in a trembling voice: "I remember MacArthur sent a telegram before. There are five divisions involved in this retreat?"

Marshall nodded sadly.

"Hatton's combined fleet was also destroyed?"

"Yes."

"My God, there are a total of 7 troops, of which there are 2 of our American boys—" Roosevelt gasped heavily after speaking, and then asked Marshall closely, "Marshall, what are you doing?" Tell me the truth, MacArthur—are they capable of fighting on?"

Marshall gritted his teeth: "If the Pacific Fleet is still there and can support the past in time, it is still—"

"This assumption is not valid, the Pacific Fleet—" Having said this, Roosevelt shook his head heavily, and then said through gritted teeth: "The Japanese are so vicious, they actually exploded the sunken ship again, and it had to be blown to pieces. I am willing to let it go. In this way, even if the Pacific Fleet needs to be reorganized, it will take two years or even longer. Marshall, tell me what you think, rest assured, I can bear this blow!"

"Your Excellency, I think that under the current circumstances, we can only abandon the Philippines. As you know, our army is too weak, and the Army Air Force cannot provide long-distance support. With the ambitions of the Japanese, they will definitely not just If you are satisfied with occupying the Philippines, you may use troops against Australia. Allowing MacArthur and the others to withdraw to Australia in time can reduce the loss of our army on the one hand, and strengthen Australia’s defensive strength on the other—what do you think?”

Roosevelt pondered for a while and said: "The situation forced us to do so. However, what about the Cadet Army? They are reinforcements, but we are now retreating first."

"Of course they withdrew to Australia with MacArthur and the others—Australia's defense forces are weak, and the combat effectiveness of the student army is indeed not weak, which can just fill in. Big deal, let's provide more financial aid. I think the Chinese Nature, they should not refuse."

Roosevelt shook his head: "Marshall, you have never dealt with General Ouyang Yun, the commander-in-chief of the cadet army, and you don't know this man's temper. I thought that even if we were willing to provide financial compensation, he would not agree to let The Second Expeditionary Army was transferred to Australia. What about our L-19? If it flies directly from the mainland to Australia, and then provides support to the front line from Australia, is it possible to change the situation of the battle?"

The L-19 of the U.S. military was developed together with the cadet army, and it was the predecessor of the sky fortress.After this type of aircraft was developed, the U.S. Army and Navy are currently equipped with a total of about one hundred or so.This type of fighter was used as a transport aircraft in the United States' support for the United Kingdom against Germany and played a decisive role.Roosevelt was so impressed with this type of fighter, and when the war in the Philippines fell into an extremely unfavorable situation, he couldn't help thinking of this support method.

Marshall shook his head and said: "We have studied this plan, but it is impossible to implement it. Your Excellency, the Americans have newly developed a Type Zero fighter, and its maximum air space is enough to threaten the L-19, so I think that in Before our army launches enough fighters to suppress the Zero, it is better not to put our L-19 directly into the battlefield against Japan."

An L-19 is expensive to build, and even though the United States has strong financial resources, only about 100 of them have been equipped so far.

Roosevelt pondered for a while and said, "Is it only possible to retreat?"

"Yes. If we take the initiative to retreat, our losses will be much reduced. If we wait for the combined fleet to return to Asia, and then directly block the waters around the Philippines, the losses will be too great!"

Roosevelt pondered for a while again, and said softly: "But the Cadet Army will not agree."

Marshall glanced at him and said, "What if the Chongqing government puts pressure on Ouyang Yun? After all, the Chongqing government is the central government. Didn't Madam invite Madam Jiang to visit the United States? I think this is a good opportunity."

"But it was a private visit, and it was Gu Lianyun, the representative of the Xuebing Army stationed in the United States who facilitated this matter—I'm afraid this matter will not be so simple!"

Marshall let out a light breath and said, "Your Excellency, there is actually something I wanted to discuss with you a long time ago. I think that for us, a disintegrated China is undoubtedly more conducive to our presence in the Far East. Moreover, we The army is in short supply. As far as I know, the Chongqing government has millions of troops, maybe we can try to deal with the Chongqing government.”

"Your suggestion is good, but it has a lot to do with it and needs to be further discussed. Well, you can go to handle the matter of evacuating to Australia first. For the Xuebing Army, I will ask Hull to communicate with Gu Lianyun and listen to their opinions first. Comments!"

"Okay. Your Excellency, then I will take my leave!"

Marshall left, and Roosevelt sat in a wheelchair, chewing on the phrase "a disintegrated China" in his heart, frowning, and fell into deep thought.

(End of this chapter)