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Text Chapter 1114 Request for Retreat

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    "Boom! Boom! Boom!" Artillery shells of various calibers were exploding, and sometimes bombs were dropped from hovering aircraft. The defense line that the US military had painstakingly constructed collapsed after only a few hours under the fierce attack of the Chinese army.  In fact, after the US anti-tank troops were eliminated, they were no longer able to stop the advancement of the Chinese army.  After the Chinese army's armored forces broke through the US military's defense line, the next step was to use huge forces to clear out the remaining US troops.

    Under the attack of a large number of Chinese troops and Japanese mercenaries, the US military retreated steadily, and finally had to abandon its frontline positions and retreat into the city of San Luis Potosi.  The Chinese army immediately launched a pursuit and began to clear the defense lines outside San Luis Potosi with the assistance of artillery and air force.

    San Luis Potosi is an important city in northern Mexico, but it has been destroyed by war several times in recent years.  But every time it is destroyed, it is rebuilt.  The geographical location here is very important, and it also has fertile land. It is one of the main gathering places for Mexicans.  Therefore, after every war, when the army evacuated here, the Mexicans who had fled before would return here and rebuild their homes on the ruins.  However, it didn't take long before the army came here again, and the war generals came to this city again.  And the Mexicans escaped again before the shells fell on San Luis Potosi.  It is estimated that after San Luis Potosi is bombed into rubble, they will return to themselves and start rebuilding their homes.

    The main force of the US military is deployed in the two hundred kilometers between the Panuco River and the Santiago River.  San Luis Potosi is the core of this line of defense, where the US military has deployed half a million troops.  Two hundred thousand people were deployed on the front lines.  However, less than two days after the battle began, the defense line they held was breached by the Chinese army. The US anti-tank troops suffered heavy losses, the artillery also suffered heavy casualties, and the ordinary infantry also lost tens of thousands of people.  The remaining people fled back to San Luis Potosi in embarrassment, relying on the fortifications near San Luis Potosi and the tight fortifications built in the city of San Luis Potosi to attempt to hold on.

    By the afternoon of August 25, the leading troops of the Chinese army had arrived only five kilometers away from San Luis Potosi, and in front of them was the last line of defense of the US military.  The remaining more than 400,000 American troops are holding the position again.  If the Chinese army wants to completely break through the US military's defense line, it must capture San Luis Potosi and annihilate these hundreds of thousands of US troops.

    News of the disastrous defeat of the U.S. anti-tank force was sent to the U.S. Army Staff after General Davis and Lieutenant General Cole returned to San Luis Potosi. This was a telegram drafted by General Davis himself.  The telegram described in detail the tragic defeat of this battle, as well as suggestions for improving future tactics and equipment of the US military.

    The most important point is that General Davis hopes that the U.S. Army Staff will agree to give up the Mexican battlefield and return to the United States in order to preserve their strength.  However, this is obviously not Army Chief of Staff Leonard.  Admiral Wood could decide such a big matter alone without Secretary of War Elihu.  Rutte's consent, even without President Theodore.  Roosevelt nodded, this was simply impossible.  Once the U.S. military withdraws from Mexico, the Chinese military front will be directed at the border area between the United States and Mexico, and even Chinese artillery shells and bombs will definitely fall on the U.S. mainland.  This is a considerable test for the US government.  They don't know how the American people will react after learning the news.

    Leonard.  After receiving the telegram from General Davis, General Wood immediately rushed to the War Department and met with Secretary of War Elihu.  Root met.  No matter what the result is, he must first consult Elihu.  Root's opinion is the only one.

    "Oh God! How did this happen? Didn't the anti-tank troops destroy hundreds of Chinese tanks and armored vehicles yesterday? Why did they lose the battle today? Even the defense line was breached by the Chinese?" See  After the battle report ¡¤ Elihu.  Minister Root immediately exclaimed.  The original good mood disappeared immediately because of the huge changes in the situation on the Mexican battlefield.

    "Your Excellency Minister, although our anti-tank weapons have the ability to destroy Chinese tanks and armored vehicles, they also have many weaknesses. It was through yesterday's battle that the Chinese figured out the weaknesses of our anti-tank weapons, so they changed  The tactics were changed, which ultimately led to the destruction of our anti-tank troops!" Leonard.  Admiral Wood said.

    Elihu.  Root frowned. Another disastrous defeat in the Mexican battlefield would cause the United States to lose the little confidence it had finally accumulated.

    "Your Excellency, Minister, the effective range of our 37mm anti-tank gun is only 300, and at this distance, it can only penetrate 10mm of steel plate."?!The frontal armor of Chinese light tanks is 25 mm thick, and the frontal armor of armored vehicles is also 15 mm thick.  Therefore, at a distance of 300 meters, our anti-tank guns cannot threaten them.  At a distance of two hundred meters, our anti-tank guns can penetrate 30 mm steel plates.  But the proven armor thickness of Chinese medium tanks is 57 mm. At this distance, our anti-tank guns are completely powerless.  The Chinese tank guns can easily destroy our anti-tank firepower.  Coupled with the Chinese's air superiority.  As a result, the Mexican battlefield suffered a disastrous defeat.  General Davis had now lost almost all of his anti-tank weapons and most of his heavy artillery.  The casualties of the troops were more than 50,000.  The remaining troops had withdrawn to the vicinity of San Luis Potosi.  However, General Davis does not have much confidence in holding San Luis Potosi!  "Admiral Leonard Wood continued.

    "Damn yellow-skinned monkeys, they actually used such despicable and shameless tactics!" Elihu.  Secretary Root cursed.

    "Your Excellency Minister, we need to develop more powerful anti-tank weapons. And we also need to develop our tanks. Only in this way can we compete with the Chinese armored forces. If we blindly defend, we will always be at a disadvantage!"  Leonard.  Admiral Wood said.

    "Our engineers are already developing a new type of anti-tank gun. In addition, our tanks are also undergoing experiments and have not yet been finalized. All of this takes time, and what we need now is time!" Elihu  £®  Root had a terrible headache.  The constant failures on the front line put him, the Minister of War, under great pressure.  If it weren't for Theodore.  If President Roosevelt had given him unconditional support, he might have resigned long ago.

    "Your Excellency, General Davis hopes to abandon the Mexican battlefield and return to the United States to preserve his strength!" Leonard.  Admiral Wood said.

    "Abandon Mexico? No, the President will not do the same!" Elihu.  Root immediately shook his head.

    "Your Excellency Minister, General Davis's troops are now seriously insufficient and he has lost most of his heavy weapons. He is no longer able to withstand the Chinese attack. If he persists, General Davis's army may be defeated by the Chinese.  Eat it in one bite." Leonard.  Admiral Wood explained.  As the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, he is very familiar with the situation on the front line. From his perspective, General Davis suggested abandoning Mexico. This is completely in line with the severe situation the U.S. Army is currently facing.

    "Chief of Staff, I can't give you an answer to this question. Let's go to the White House and report to the president. If the president agrees, then I will agree to your plan!" Elihu.  Secretary Root said.

    "Okay, Mr. Minister!" Leonard.  Admiral Wood nodded.

    When Elixiu.  It was almost noon when Root arrived at the White House.  But Theodore.  President Roosevelt was still dealing with government affairs and had not had lunch yet.  Theodore is only 54 years old.  President Roosevelt looks very old, his hair has turned completely white, his figure is no longer upright, and he is a little rickety.  Almost all of the tremendous pressure the United States is facing now falls on him.  Even Theodore.  No matter how powerful President Roosevelt was, it would be difficult for him to bear this.

    "Your Excellency the President!" Enter Theodore.  After President Rost's office, Elihu.  Root stood respectfully in front of the desk.

    "Sit down, Root. What happened? You don't look good!" Theodore.  President Roosevelt said.

    Elihu.  After Minister Root sat down, he then said: "Your Excellency, there is bad news from the front line!"

    Theodore.  President Roosevelt frowned and looked at Elihu.  Root, but said nothing.

    "During this morning's battle, the Chinese broke through our defense line. The anti-tank troops that had high hopes were almost completely wiped out. Now the defense line has been broken through by the Chinese, and our army has withdrawn to San Luis Potosi to defend it!"  Lai Xiu.  Secretary Root continued.

    "What's going on? Didn't the telegram that came yesterday say that our anti-tank forces can restrain the Chinese armored forces?" Theodore.  President Roosevelt asked in surprise.

    "Your Excellency, the power and range of our anti-tank weapons are limited. Once the Chinese tanks fire outside our range, there is nothing we can do. Now we are developing more powerful anti-tank weapons, but this is not yet  It will take some time before mass production can be achieved!" Elihu.  Root said.
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