Age of Conquest Reborn

The war situation in the Pacific and the future development trend are not complicated at all. It is obvious that if MacArthur is not reinforced and the South Pacific islands are lost, the Japanese will attack the doorstep of the United States in the next step.

But it was the issue of reinforcements that troubled President Roosevelt to death. For no other reason than that, most of the United States' land, sea and air forces were devoted to the European battlefield to help the British resist the German attack.

At the end of May 1941, twenty-seven of the thirty-five divisions of the U.S. Army were transferred to the European battlefield. Three of the five fleets of the Navy were now fighting the German "Wolf" in the Atlantic Ocean.

The "Group" of submarine forces fought fiercely, and four of the five air force groups were engaged in a desperate fight with the overwhelming German fighters and bombers in the sky of Great Britain.

There are only three mechanized infantry divisions and five infantry divisions left in the country, with only a few hundred thousand troops. It will be useless to invest such a small number of troops in the South Pacific battlefield with a vast combat area. On average, each battlefield can only invest

Compared with the hundreds of thousands of Japanese troops who landed on the island, the strength of more than 20,000 troops is no different than sending a dessert to the Japanese.

And if you want to mobilize troops from the European battlefield, don't even think about it. The British troops were beaten to death by the Germans, their morale was low, and they didn't even have the courage to take the initiative to attack. If it weren't for the American soldiers on the British Isles,

, Hitler's soldiers had already set foot on the three islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Sometimes, President Roosevelt couldn't figure out whether Britain was the United Kingdom of the Americans or the Britain of the British.

There is another fatal factor. It is the distance from Europe to mobilize troops. It has become an insurmountable problem that restricts the U.S. Army from large-scale reinforcements in the South Pacific battlefield. It is tens of thousands of miles across two oceans, hundreds of thousands of troops and a large amount of equipment.

Even with the strength of the United States, it would not be easy. Roosevelt had a headache just thinking about it. He wanted to reinforce MacArthur, but what could he do with it?

Roosevelt asked General Jefferfield with a frown. "Jeffrey, the questions you raised are all real dangers. Moreover, if we cannot contain the Japanese offensive on the South Pacific battlefield, these dangers will

, will become a terrible fact, but the key to the problem is, have you considered how to reinforce MacArthur with our existing domestic forces?"

After saying that, he looked at General Jefferfield with a sharp look that was incompatible with his weak body. This is a military issue. There is nothing wrong with asking the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Obviously, General Jefferfield did his homework in advance and came prepared. Also, as the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. It has been five days since the Pacific War broke out and he has not yet come up with corresponding countermeasures. This Joint Chiefs of Staff

Chairman, it was someone else's turn. After hearing the president's question, he took out a folder and said: "Mr. President, regarding this, the Joint Chiefs of Staff has preliminary drafted a reinforcement plan. Please take a look!"

President Roosevelt took the folder and did not rush to open it. Instead, he said: "Jeffrey, please give a verbal report first. I only need to listen to the key points!"

General Jefferfield replied: "The basic idea of ​​​​this plan is to concentrate all forces on Luzon for a long-term battle with the Japanese. In other words, other areas can be abandoned, except Luzon.

The island cannot, and the defense focus of Luzon Island is Manila, which must be ensured. The reason is very simple. This is the closest point to Australia, and it is also our foothold for future counterattacks based on Australia."

"Therefore, it is imperative to organize the Manila Defense War. In this way, we can devote all our existing forces to the Manila Defense War, form a relative strength advantage over the Japanese army in one area, and strive to attack Luzon Island.

The Japanese Fourteenth Army was completely annihilated or expelled from Luzon Island."

"Following this, after the fall of other areas, Japanese troops will press towards Luzon. Our countermeasure is to immediately upgrade the National Guards in each state to regular troops. In this way, the Joint Chiefs of Staff statistics

At the same time, it can be organized into an army of no less than thirty divisions, an air force of two aviation corps, and an auxiliary naval fleet."

"Then, the organized troops will be transported to Australia to train and provide follow-up troops for the defense of Manila. As long as the war is delayed and our national strength is used up with the Japanese army, the Japanese will not be able to hold on.

At that time, we will have an opportunity for a comprehensive counterattack, which requires a nationwide war mobilization and the full strength of the country to fight the Japanese to the death in the South Pacific."

"While organizing the new troops, the Navy's Pacific Fleet anchored in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and the 1st and 3rd Marine Divisions stationed in Hawaii were ordered to immediately go to Luzon Island to assist MacArthur's troops in the defense of Manila.

What we need are combat aircraft on the Pacific Fleet aircraft carriers. If we add MacArthur's troops on Luzon Island, the total force we invested in the first phase will reach more than 240,000 people."

"Both the troops and weapons and equipment must be superior to the Japanese army. This is how to form a force advantage in local areas. Finally, we can also ask the Republic of China to shoulder the obligations of the Allied Powers Agreement in the name of the Allies. In this way, Tang Qiuli

We can't do anything without sending troops. The Chinese don't need to do anything. As long as they can threaten the Japanese rear flank, it will be the greatest help to us."

"Mr. President, the above is the main content of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's plan to reinforce the South Pacific battlefield. Also, I suggest that your Excellency, the President, immediately submit it to Congress for a general mobilization of all people for war, because war is no longer very far away!"

Admiral Jefferfield was very eloquent, and it took him less than twenty minutes to report a plan that was hundreds of pages long, with highlighted points and a clear structure. It should be said that this plan is very feasible and is currently the most feasible one.

Okay, how to solve the problem of increasing troops in the South Pacific battlefield? Roosevelt's frown gradually relaxed, and a slight smile appeared on his face.

However, a moment later, a ray of sadness appeared on Mr. President's thin cheek again. General Jefferfield's heart sank and he couldn't help but murmured: "Is this plan not in line with Mr. President's requirements, or is there some other reason?"

Roosevelt saw Jefferfield's doubts and uneasiness, and explained: "Jefferson, this plan is very good. I completely agree with the Joint Chiefs of Staff's idea, but there is an unavoidable problem. Will the National Guards of each state be deployed?"

Upgrading to a regular force and conducting nationwide war mobilization require unanimous approval by members of both houses of Congress, otherwise, the presidential order will not be able to leave the White House!"

"This matter involves the vital interests of many people and groups, and involves the intrigues of various parties in both houses of Congress. Will they agree to my proposal? I am really worried. I remember that last year, I asked Congress to pass the expansion of the United States

As a result, the proposal of the ** team was not passed, which is why we are in the current embarrassing situation with no troops to send. Some congressmen just ignore the national interests."

Oh, it turns out that it was for this reason that Admiral Jefferfield's face was as bright as spring, and he said: "Mr. President, you are worrying too much. As for the members and caucuses of the two houses of Congress, those who are not in the South Pacific colonies have

With a huge investment, the annual benefits are even greater than at home, and they don’t want to lose the colony, which is full of financial resources.”

"The mood to defend the islands in the South Pacific is more urgent than that of you, President. I can responsibly say that as long as you propose this bill in Congress, no one will object and it will be passed unanimously, because their interests depend on whether they can keep the colonies.

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Roosevelt finally laughed happily. All the problems were no longer a problem after Jefferfield's analysis. He was a fan of the authorities. Why didn't he realize that Jefferfield still had the potential to be a politician? He thought he had always been a politician.

A brave warrior.

President Roosevelt, who became happy, said to Jefferfield with a cheerful expression: "Okay, I will sign your plan immediately and implement it immediately. By the way, it will be led by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Air Force.

With the participation of the Ministry of National Defense, each minister formed a command team to deal with the South Pacific War. You serve as the leader, and the other ministers are members. They are directly responsible to me and specifically command the troops on various battlefields in the South Pacific."

"As for the authority of this group, I can authorize the president to handle matters within the military scope, including the appointment and removal of the supreme commanders of various theaters and participating forces. I think the matter is urgent, and this group will be operational today.

, the office is located at the location of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Pacific Fleet is ordered to officially sail to Luzon Island tomorrow. This order should be issued in the name of the Joint Chiefs of Staff!"

General Jefferfield was very happy, stood up, saluted, and replied loudly: "Yes, the president is happy, I will follow your order immediately!" He had reason to be happy, he could finally take full control of the army.

The authority of this command group to deal with the South Pacific War is higher than that of all current military departments. Although it is temporary, who can judge that this war that Americans do not want but have to participate in,

How long will the fight last?

As long as the war does not end, his position as one person below ten thousand people will be very secure. General Jefferfield firmly believes that the United States will win this war. It is just a matter of time. When the war is over, General Jefferfield firmly believes that the United States will win this war.

, he has become a national hero in the eyes of the American people, and his political value is immeasurable.

When General Jefferfield walked out of the Office of the President of the White House, his document bag contained the authorization of His Excellency the President. He was so happy that words could not express it. He was not only full of confidence but also ambitious. It seemed that there was a path leading to the highest level in the United States.

The golden avenue of the throne of power is right under your feet, extending infinitely wide.

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