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Text Chapter 510 The outbreak of World War II

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    "I thought we could return to the United States soon." Qin Wei did not stay with Doolittle for too long. He only exchanged a few words and left after getting some accurate information from Doolittle.  .  But after he left, Doolittle was still in a daze: He was actually going to stay in China to fight?  "You should feel honored." Chennault put his arm around Doolittle's shoulders without any airs. "This is an invitation from a first-level general to come to you in person. According to military rank, he is at least equivalent to our four-star general.  "General!" "It doesn't matter." Doolittle said with a smile: "Originally, after we complete the bombing mission, we have to directly obey the orders of the aviation task force in China. Of course, I have only agreed.  Obey the orderand I also believe that our comrades will be very happy to continue fighting the Japanese." "These words sounded a bit untrue to me." Chennault shook his head and patted Doolittle on the shoulder. "  Man, if it weren't for this damn war, I would be saluting you right now, and if the Chinese had found you and invited you to China as an Air Force advisor, you would at least be an official now.  Major General. But the problem now is that you are not as lucky as me!" "It seems so." Doolittle laughed.  After a few days, he had gotten to know Chennault better.  This former U.S. Army captain who was forced to retire is relatively down-to-earth and possesses many qualities that an officer who has been promoted rapidly should possess, such as being straightforward or unable to hold back his words.  Now, since this guy has spoken out directly.  Then there is no need for him to be secretive.  Indeed, he was slightly resistant to helping the Chinese fight.  Follow the procedure.  They should return to Washington in a few days and receive personal commendations and medals from the President in Congress. Even if the war requires him, he is more willing to go to the Philippines and fight for the interests of Americans under the leadership of an American general.  war.  Instead of succumbing to the command of the Chinese like now.  "Man, when our military observation group was still in China, I once chatted with Colonel Eisenhower who was the leader Well, I think you should know him. That guy is better than me. I was still a 46-year-old  Lieutenant, he is already a lieutenant colonel." Chennault grinned, "But the most interesting thing is that this less accomplished colonel actually served as an assistant to our most famous General Douglas MacArthur.  General MacArthur for many years. "What does this have to do with us?" Doolittle asked.  "MacArthur is very proud, or arrogant." Chennault said, "This is what Eisenhower revealed in his words when we were talking about whether the Chinese army would send troops to the Philippines to help us. And the fact is exactly what Eisenhower said.  MacArthur has more than once rejected the request of the Chinese army to enter the Philippines to assist in the war. "I heard that the Japanese army only has 200,000 troops. So, with a force of 120,000 people, I believe in General MacArthur's ability.  It shouldn't be difficult to do." Doolittle thought for a while.  In defense of MacArthur.  "Although I have served China, I am still an American. You don't have to consider my position." Chennault just smiled when he heard this, "Yes, we all know that MacArthur refused to let the Chinese enter the Philippines. Except  He is very confident that he can keep the Japanese out of the sea with the force at hand. He is just worried that the Chinese will play some tricks and never leave the Philippines after all.  This combat experience has proven their powerful capabilities. Once they find a base in the Philippines, a steady stream of Chinese soldiers will cross the ocean and set foot on Philippine territory. This is unacceptable to the United States!  "That's right." Doolittle shrugged, "But what does this have to do with us?" "Of course it does." Chennault sighed helplessly: "Because of this, we can only stay in China.  "Fight for the Chinese." "As long as it's against the Japanese, it doesn't matter who you fight for," Doolittle said.  "I'm glad you think so. But the Japanese are not that easy to deal with, and" Chennault hesitated, and a strange smile flashed across his face, "According to the words of the General Qin who just left: We  We are not afraid of opponents who are like gods, but we are afraid of teammates who are like pigs. So, you have to be careful." "Are you reminding me?" Doolittle was stunned.  "Yes." Chennault smiled bitterly, "Although I don't want to say much, but for an American hero, I still feel the need to tell you: In this upcoming battle, the opponents we face, and our  All the partners who fight together are not normal!" "You can be more detailed"Is the reporter a little clearer?  "Doolittle licked his lips. He still didn't quite understand what Chennault said. "No.  "Chennault shook his head directly. "But you have already said that, why" "According to the Chinese, there are some things that you can only understand by yourself, but cannot express it in words because it is too complicated.  ¡± ¡°¡­¡± *************************** Reconnaissance aircraft, fighters, bombers; destroyers, cruisers, battleships, aircraft carriers; cars, tanks  , armored vehicles The United States was like a trumpeter, blowing the clarion call for all-out combat in World War II by bombing Tokyo. The angry Japanese did not wait until winter came and launched an attack on Southeast Asia.  As in the original imprint, the troops were divided into three groups and attacked the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia at the same time. This time, they concentrated all their forces and attacked the Philippines first. Originally, they were in charge.  The main attacker on the Philippine battlefield was Japan's so-called "Poet General" Masaharu Honma. He defeated MacArthur, who also performed poorly, in a clumsy way, but it cost the Japanese army three more months. In the end, MacArthur deliberately defeated him.  In retaliation, he was shot after the defeat. This time, the Japanese used Seishiro Sakagaki! At the beginning of the battle, the Japanese Army and Navy Air Force attacked the US military airport and Cavite (Luzon) naval base, as well as the southern tip of Luzon Island.  Indiscriminate bombings were carried out in Legazpi, Lingayen Bay, Ramon Bay and other places, and landing operations were launched at the same time. However, in the face of the Japanese attack, the American and Philippine troops were relatively calm under the command of MacArthur and not only held on for dear life.  At the beach position, the air force also fought to the death with the invading Japanese fighter planes. The battle was extremely fierce, especially the air battle. Because of the Japanese "delay", the United States took the time to send more aviation units to the Philippines.  MacArthur, who had more than 140 outdated aircraft, had nearly 300 high-quality fighters, especially the "Hellcats" that were said to be specialized in defeating Japanese Zero carrier-based aircraft. The Japanese thought they had bombed Grumman.  The company can stop the production of this fighter that has caused them countless hardships, because without Grumman, there is no such information and workers in the company!  , then the aircraft can still be manufactured. Moreover, the Japanese sneak bombing will not destroy the entire Grumman. Moreover, there will always be some technicians who survive, even if they cannot produce new ones for a while.  What about the "Hellcat"? Not long after World War II began, Roosevelt ordered the production of 50,000 aircraft to protect the airspace in the Western Hemisphere.  It's not just the ones for China. The United States still has a lot of inventory, which is enough to supply the needs of the Philippines. Moreover, in addition to the "Hellcat", the "Wildcat" fighter is also an excellent fighter that can compete with the "Zero".  . And this one is more in stock. This is why MacArthur refused even the Chinese Air Force. It was precisely because both sides were prepared that the Japanese suffered heavy losses on the first day of the battle.  There were more than 70 fighter planes of various types and more than 50 US troops. But Seishiro Sakagaki did not stop the attack.  As if he didn't even see the plane falling like dumplings from the sky. Under his order, the Japanese army launched an attack on the land without risking their lives.  After two days of this, the American soldiers who had not experienced war could no longer hold on and retreated to the second line of defense.  By this time, the Japanese casualties had exceeded 12,000.  But that¡¯s where it ends.  The Japanese submarine force transported several small groups of Japanese troops to Luzon Island and invaded the US military airport in Manila, wreaking havoc. Coupled with the sudden attack by the Japanese aviation force, the US and Philippine Air Force suffered heavy losses. In this battle alone, they lost more than half of their air force.  Heavy bombers and 2/3 fighters.  At this time, Japanese bombers also threw a large number of napalm bombs at the US military positions, allowing the Japanese army to easily open a gap in the US-Philippine defense line and break into Luzon Island.  Soon, MacArthur and his troops were surrounded.  Prior to this, MacArthur originally wanted to lead the U.S. and Philippine troops to withdraw into the Bataan Peninsula, but was cut off by Seishiro Sakagaki and unable to retreat.  The Philippines is about to fall.  But at this time, few people care about the Philippines' problems. Even the Americans themselves have to devote most of their energy to looking at Europe.  The Germans launched the "Barbarossa" plan.  And perhaps because it was already winter in Northern Europe and the severe cold was coming, the Soviets relaxed their vigilance against the Germans, so their performance was even worse than in Siberia.  When there were almost 3.2 million German ground troops,?When hundreds of thousands of Romanian, Hungarian, Slovak and Italian troops launched an offensive against the Soviet Union from the Western Front, not a single Soviet unit was on alert.  As a result, on the first day, the German army destroyed 1,489 Red Army fighter planes and lost 35 of its own; and two days later, their victory reached 3,922!  But these are just the beginning.  As time passed, the German army advanced almost in a crushing manner.  According to some accounts, the German army demonstrated a "brilliant" art of war.  In what was probably the largest war in history, they repeatedly used encirclement tactics to annihilate hundreds of thousands of Soviet Red Army troops or force them to surrender.  The Battle of Kiev was particularly bloody. Germany's Army Group South captured the city five months after launching its offensive and captured more than 650,000 Soviet Red Army soldiers.  And this is still just the beginning.
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