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Text Chapter 1,115 We must persevere

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    Theodore.  President Roosevelt nodded. Originally, he thought that the US military's counter-forces could really restrain the Chinese armored forces.  But I didn't expect that in such a short period of time, the Chinese armored forces would find a way to resolve it, and the effect was very good. They almost wiped out all the anti-tank forces on the US frontline, and also broke through the US military's front line.  The defense line advanced to the city of San Luis Potosi.  It seems that it is unrealistic for the US military to resist the Chinese advance in Mexico.  Fortunately, the US military did not focus its main energy on Mexico, but on the Rio Grande defense line on the border between the United States and Mexico.  Then, this is the last hope for the US military to resist the Chinese.

    "Rutte, although the Chinese armored forces destroyed the anti-tank troops on the front line, yesterday's battle also proved that only with appropriate tactics, our anti-tank troops can also explode with extremely strong combat effectiveness.  It's just that the Chinese are better at changing tactics than we are, and can adopt more effective tactics according to the battlefield situation. These are all worth learning!" Theodore.  President Roosevelt exclaimed.  From the navy to the army, the gap between the United States and China is really too big.  As the former Secretary of the Navy of the United States, he is very clear about this.  Even though the industrial strength of the United States is stronger than that of China, the gap is still too big in terms of military industry.  In terms of the quality of commanders and soldiers, there is no comparison between the two sides.  These may be the reasons why the US military has lost to the Chinese again and again!

    "Yes, Mr. President, I will convey your opinions to the entire army." Elihu.  Secretary Root said.  In his view, the reason why the US military cannot resist the Chinese is largely because it loses to the Chinese in terms of weapons.  The Chinese not only have air superiority, but their weapons performance is also far ahead of the United States.  If the United States can come up with more advanced anti-tank weapons and have tanks and armored vehicles that rival the Chinese, it will not be so easy for the Chinese to defeat the United States.

    "Although the current war situation is somewhat unfavorable to us, we are not without a chance. As we relax the restrictions on recruitment, more and more passionate Americans have entered the barracks. After training as new recruits, they will  He will become a qualified warrior. The strong industrial strength of the United States is enough to allow us to arm more troops. Therefore, I firmly believe that although we are facing great difficulties now, the final victory will definitely belong to the United States!"  Otto.  President Roosevelt said.  After the United States relaxed restrictions on military recruitment, its military resources more than doubled.  Boot camps across the United States are now overcrowded.  In the face of the danger of national annihilation, many Americans have chosen to join the army and fight for the future of the United States.  And American ordnance companies are also working overtime to produce weapons and equipment, from rifles to machine guns and cannons, enough to equip these newly formed troops.  Although high-end weapons, such as aircraft and tanks, the United States cannot meet the needs of its troops for the time being, but its light weapons are still enough to meet the consumption of its troops.  In addition, it is now almost a local operation, and the supply of the US military is easier. However, the supply of the Chinese army has to cross tens of thousands of kilometers of the Pacific Ocean. This is where the United States' confidence lies.

    "Your Excellency, General Davis suggested abandoning the Mexican front line and allowing the army to return to the United States to preserve its strength. The Army Staff also has this view." Elihu.  Root said.  He needed to consult Theodore on this matter.  President Roosevelt's opinion can make a decision.

    "Abandon Mexico? No!" Theodore.  Roosevelt refused outright.  Although the millions of troops on the battlefield in Mexico are important to the United States, they are not crucial.  In American recruit camps, there are far more trained soldiers than these.

    If Mexico is abandoned, it will cause an uproar in the United States, which will not only make the American people more desperate, but also cause the American people to doubt the government and have confidence in the war.  Therefore, Mexico can be lost, but it must be lost after a hard fight, rather than giving up now!

    "Yes, President, I understand! I will order General Davis to hold San Luis Potosi!" Elihu.  Root also understands this truth.  It's just that he needs a reason to convince the military, and the president's disagreement is the best reason.

    "Tell General Davis that we need him to hold on in San Luis Potosi longer. Only in this way can we build the Rio Grande stronger, and only in this way can we defend the United States and defeat  Evil Chinese!" Theodore.  President Roosevelt said.  Although, it is a bit cruel to let millions of American troops die.  But for the nearly 100 million Americans, there is nothing we can do.  In order to win this war, the United States is destined to pay a heavy price.  But as long as you can win, no matter how high the price is, it is worth it.  !

    "Okay, Mr. President, I believe General Davis will complete the mission!"??Elihu.  Secretary Root said.  However, he still had to think of a way out for General Davis and other senior generals.  If San Luis Potosi is surrounded by the Chinese, in this case, for the sake of their own lives, General Davis and other senior generals may not continue to hold on, and may even surrender voluntarily.

    ¡°This would not be in line with the U.S. plan.

    That afternoon, U.S. Secretary of War Elihu.  Root sent a telegram to the Mexican front. In the telegram, Elihu.  Secretary Root vetoed General Davis's plan to evacuate Mexico and demanded that General Davis and others must persist in San Luis Potosi.  However, he gave General Davis and others a chance to make their own decisions.  Once it is discovered that the US military is threatened with annihilation, General Davis can order the US military to break out.  As long as the US military can successfully break through, they can head to the eastern coast of Mexico. At that time, the US Navy will send warships to support them, at least to pick up these senior generals.

    After General Davis received the telegram from the War Department, his face was full of bitterness.  Although he already knew that the plan to evacuate Mexico would not be approved, there was always a glimmer of hope in his heart.  However, now the hope has been completely shattered.

    "General Cole, it seems we have to prepare for a hard fight in San Luis Potosi!" Admiral Davis said.

    "Your Excellency, Commander, I have already thought of this outcome. And, I have also made preparations. The entire San Luis Potosi has been armed by us, and it will not be easy for the Chinese to capture this place.  Narrow urban lanes are not suitable for the deployment of armored forces. Maybe we can use this to severely damage the Chinese. At that time, we may also be able to use this to successfully evacuate north. In that case, the country may not blame us.  !" Lieutenant General Cole said.  The fortifications of San Luis Potos¨ª were built under his auspices.  After several months, hundreds of thousands of American troops have turned the entire San Luis Potosi into an impregnable fortress.

    San Luis Potosi has a strategic location and is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Although it was destroyed several times in wars, it has expanded a lot after several reconstructions.  In addition to the city of San Luis Potosi, the U.S. military's fortifications also extend eastward and are connected to the Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains.  Plus the west and northwest of San Luis Potos¨ª are already high mountains.  Therefore, it will be very difficult for the Chinese army to conquer San Luis Potosi.

    General Davis¡¯ expression is still serious. As a general who has fought with the Chinese army many times, he knows the combat power of the Chinese army very well.  Whether it is the Chinese army or the mercenaries under the Chinese army, they are very capable in street fighting. It is not unusually difficult to seriously damage the Chinese army in street fighting.  What's more, the Chinese still have complete air superiority. The sky is full of Chinese fighter planes circling everywhere, and the Chinese can call for air support anytime and anywhere.  In this case, the offensive power of the Chinese army will be further strengthened.

    Even though he knew that it was very difficult to defend San Luis Potosi, General Davis had no other option at the moment.  The War Department had issued an order, and he could only hold on in San Luis Potosi.

    On the afternoon of August 25, General Davis issued an order to hold on to San Luis Potosi. He announced to officers at all levels of the US military that in order to buy enough time for the northern Rio Grande defense line and severely inflict heavy damage on the Chinese, they  Gotta keep it up in San Luis Potosi.

    After General Davis¡¯s order was issued, various US military departments took action.  Although the morale is not very high, we can finally persevere.  Moreover, hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops are holding the defense line near San Luis Potosi, and their strength is relatively strong.  Coupled with the fact that the US military has stored a large amount of ammunition and food in San Luis Potosi, even if they are surrounded, they will be able to hold on for at least three months or even longer, and there will be no danger of being annihilated in a short time.  This made many American officers and soldiers feel relieved.

    After breaking through the US military's defense line, the Chinese army did not immediately launch an attack on San Luis Potosi.  The losses of the 2nd Army were not large, but this did not include the 2nd Army's armored brigades.  The armored brigade has lost more than half of its tanks and armored vehicles.  Therefore, after consideration, Marshal Zhao Bowen asked the 8th Army to replace the 2nd Army as the main force in the attack on San Luis Potosi!
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