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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 1737 The Countermeasures of the British and American Leaders

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    Originally, President Roosevelt of the United States attached great importance to Churchill's sudden visit to the United States and wanted to hold a grand welcome ceremony in New York, where Churchill landed. On the one hand, he announced to the world the close relationship between the United States and Britain like iron buddies;  , and also comforted the anxious British Prime Minister.

    However, Churchill flatly refused. Seeing that the British Empire was about to be destroyed, why should he pay attention to these false courtesy? Moreover, with Churchill's arrogance, it was a very shameful thing to have to ask the Americans for help this time.

    At this time, the British Empire had been beaten to a pulp by Hitler. From an empire that dominated the world on which the sun never set, it was reduced to a run-down house that was about to lose everything. High-profile publicity would only make it more embarrassing. As soon as possible, and Roosevelt  That cripple is serious if he comes up with a way to save Australia. Those vain and useless things are useless!

    Churchill landed at the New York port just as the Atlantic southwest monsoon was beginning to blow. The wind was howling and the rain was pouring. In the midst of the miserable wind and rain, Churchill took a special plane and rushed to Washington.

    President Roosevelt was quietly waiting for Prime Minister Churchill in the Oval Office of the White House. His Excellency the President was accompanied by General Jeff Field, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and senior generals from the United States' highest wartime command.  .

    After sailing under the sea for more than ten days without seeing the light of day, Prime Minister Churchill arrived in Washington with a lot of travel. He simply declined the luncheon prepared by the United States for the Prime Minister and went directly to the White House to meet with President Roosevelt. The so-called  "Reinforcement of troops is like putting out fire!" If we delay for another hour, the situation in Australia may change, not to mention the anxious Prime Minister.  How can I have that appetite!

    When meeting Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill was not polite and went straight to the point. "Mr. President, the only purpose of my coming this time is to hope that the United States will take action again to rescue Australia from danger. As you know, apart from the United States, there is no  No country can have such capabilities!¡±

    Faced with Prime Minister Churchill¡¯s blunt demands.  President Roosevelt could only smile bitterly. From the bottom of his heart, he felt the same as Churchill. Australia is not only very important to the British, but also to the United States.  For Americans, this is a foothold that must not be lost.

    According to MacArthur¡¯s telegram.  Manila fell.  The fall of Luzon Island is only a matter of time. If so, the United States will soon lose its last foothold in the Southwest Pacific.  In the future, the United States will only rely on Australia as its foothold to counterattack the Southwest Pacific region. If Australia falls into the hands of the Japanese, the United States will have a counterattack plan.  It would be extremely difficult. In a sense, Roosevelt valued Australia more than Churchill.

    Roosevelt said comfortingly: "Mr. Prime Minister, don't worry. Before you go to the United States in person, our U.S. government and military are also actively seeking solutions to the problems in Australia and Luzon Island!"

    Churchill¡¯s eyes lit up and he asked urgently: ¡°Mr. President, do you have a solution?¡±

    Roosevelt shook his head bitterly and replied: "Mr. Prime Minister, not yet. In front of us, on the Southwest Pacific battlefield, there are two greatest dangers. One is the Australian mainland and the other is Luzon Island. Today, the reinforcements to Luzon Island are  One hundred thousand British Imperial troops have safely returned to Australia. With such a new force, Australia's war situation will undergo fundamental changes. Moreover, with Australia's vast land area, there is a lot of room for strategic maneuvers, and the war will not be easy.  It will be over soon.¡±

    "What I'm most worried about is the battlefield on Luzon Island. My commander, General MacArthur, sent back several emergency telegrams. The Japanese army carried out a large-scale attack on Luzon Island, dispatching tens of thousands of troops every day to storm the Manila defense line. I  The troops suffered heavy casualties. It is only a matter of time before Manila falls and Luzon falls!¡±

    Churchill looked at President Roosevelt with a look that hated iron and steel, and said: "Mr. President, I have no intention to criticize your country's command organization, let alone question the command ability of the US military commander. Since Luzon Island is not a place that can be defended for a long time,  Instead of consuming a large number of troops on useless battlefields, why not withdraw eastward to Australia? Firstly, it can preserve the strength of the US military, and secondly, it can increase the strength of the Allied forces on the Australian continent and buy us enough time!"

    Roosevelt was so angry that he rolled his eyes and secretly cursed: "It's easy to say, what about the escort fleet? You British can't escape unscathed by relying on the Chinese escort!"

    However, these words cannot be said out loud. Churchill may not understand the disadvantageous position of the United States in the Pacific battlefield. Besides, it is not the time to show off one's words, so he patiently explained: "Your Excellency, the Prime Minister, is unaware of something.  The Pacific battlefield is extremely detrimental to us, the United States. The Japanese naval combined fleet has cut off the connection between Luzon Island, Australia and the mainland of the United States! ""Furthermore, the existing fleet of the U.S. Navy is almost completely lost. Without fleet escort, more than 200,000 soldiers crossing the sea will be attacked by the Japanese Navy fleet. I cannot take this risk. It is also what our U.S. government is most worried about right now.  matter!"

    Churchill suddenly understood that the 100,000 soldiers of the British Empire returned to Australia safely only under the escort of the Chinese Tang Qiuli's plane. At this time, in the Coral Sea, they were also attacked by the Japanese Navy's Second and Second Marines.  The Fourth Fleet's attack almost wiped out the entire task force. Similarly, the more than 200,000 U.S. and Philippine soldiers without escorts were a fat piece of fat in the mouths of the Japanese.

    After receiving the report from General Fernandez, the commander-in-chief of the Australian Army, the first thought that came to Churchill's mind was a question: What was the purpose of that hateful Chinese Tang Qiuli?

    Although he couldn't guess the reason, Churchill would rather believe that this was Tang Qiuli's conspiracy. Therefore, even if he protected the British Empire's army, Churchill would never thank the Chinese who he hated from the bottom of his heart.

    Therefore, after Roosevelt spoke about the dilemma he was facing, Churchill began to think rapidly, "Instead of letting us Britain face Tang Qiuli's conspiracy alone, why not bring the Americans together to face it together. In this way, there will be a greater threat."  The ability to resist attack, and with the current national strength of the United States, even if the Chinese wants to play tricks, he will be afraid of it! "

    Thinking of this, Churchill said: "Your Excellency, haven't you ever tried to ask for help from the Chinese Tang Qiuli? Since he can unconditionally escort our British Empire's troops, I think, as they are also Allied troops, he should not  Should we treat each other favorably? What¡¯s more, according to the relevant provisions of the alliance¡¯s mutual assistance agreement, this is the obligation and responsibility of the Chinese people!¡±

    Roosevelt was an experienced politician. How could he not know what Churchill meant? He looked calm and calm on the outside, showing no signs of psychological fluctuations. But inside, he was angry, "This British guy  You can't change your usual nature. You still don't forget to stir up dissension. You are a typical person who takes advantage and behaves well. I don't know what kind of shit luck you British people have. Tang Qiuli lends a helping hand unconditionally!"

    Roosevelt said calmly: "Ask Tang Qiuli for help? It's easier said than done. The so-called obligations and responsibilities are just a way of expression by politicians. Only interests are eternal!" After saying that, he glanced at Churchill. What did he mean?  Obviously, you get it!

    Churchill is also an old crab who crawls into the sea. He is a veteran of playing politics at all times. How could he not hear the tone of Roosevelt's words? He couldn't help but blush, realizing that he was too impatient and too explicit.

    The U.S. military generals present here were filled with discomfort when they saw this British guy who was always arrogant. Due to the presence of the President, they had no choice but to swallow their breath. Otherwise, they would definitely criticize him and the whole room would be filled with awkward silence.

    Churchill had been in the political arena for many years, and naturally this little embarrassment could not stump him. He said calmly: "Your Excellency, Mr. President, I received a telegram from Fernandez, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in Australia. In the telegram, he proposed a  The most feasible solution to Australia¡¯s current crisis!¡±

    Roosevelt perked up and asked: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, please explain it carefully!"

    Churchill said: "Our British Empire's territories in West India have a large number of idle people, most of whom have flowed in from the former East India region. There are no occupations suitable for them. Currently, this part of the unemployed is emotionally unstable.  If this continues, it will cause social unrest. Therefore, Fernandez¡¯s solution is to recruit soldiers among these people and, after a short period of training, go to the Australian battlefield to perform the task of fighting the Japanese army!¡±

    Roosevelt praised, "It is indeed a good idea. It can not only reduce the number of unemployed people, but also build a combat force against Japan. It kills two birds with one stone!"

    Churchill added: "According to the report of the Governor-General in West India, approximately 300,000 troops can be recruited initially!"

    Following this line of thinking, the crisis facing Australia seems to be easily solved. However, there is still a huge problem facing Roosevelt and Churchill, that is, such a large number of soldiers, huge weapons and equipment and  Where will the logistics come from?

    Australia itself is in the flames of war. It is impossible to solve it on the spot. The industrial base of West India, let alone making guns and cannons, may not even be able to make bullets. The United States cannot count on it. The Japanese Navy jointly  The fleet is blocked at the door of the house. The few remaining warships of the U.S. Navy dare not leave the ports on the west coast. This road is blocked!

    ??????????????The support that never gave up has long since fallen down, too busy to take care of itself, and there is nothing you can do!

    Putting all the factors together, the only way to solve the problem is ready to emerge. Roosevelt and Churchill looked at each other and saw the helplessness in each other's hearts. Do they still have to ask that person in the end?

    (To be continued) (To be continued.)
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