Age of Conquest Reborn

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 as close brothers;

, 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 shabby house that was about to go bankrupt. High-profile publicity would only make it more embarrassing. As soon as possible, and Roosevelt

That lame man is serious about coming up with a way to save Australia. Those are vain and useless!

Churchill landed in 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 a number of senior generals from the United States' highest wartime command.

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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

"Rescuing troops is like putting out fire!" If we delay for another hour, the situation in Australia may change. What's more, the anxious Prime Minister will have no appetite!

When meeting Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill was not polite and went straight to the point, saying, "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!"

Facing Prime Minister Churchill's straightforward request, President Roosevelt could only smile bitterly. From the bottom of his heart, he and Churchill felt the same. Australia is not only very important to the British, but also a country that must not be lost to the Americans.

Foothold.

According to MacArthur's telegram, it is only a matter of time before Manila falls and Luzon falls. 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.

, if Australia fell into the hands of the Japanese, the United States' counterattack plan would become 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 biggest 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 steel, and said: "Mr. President, I have no intention of criticizing your country's command organization, let alone questioning 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 Army, 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 unfavorable to us in the United States. The Japanese naval combined fleet has cut off the connection between Luzon Island, Australia and the mainland of the United States!"

"Moreover, 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. This 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 big 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, it would be better to bring the Americans together to face it. 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 that Chinese Tang Qiuli? Since he can unconditionally escort our British Empire's troops, I think, as we are also Allied troops, he should not

Should we favor one over the other and treat them differently? What's more, according to the relevant provisions of the alliance's military mutual assistance agreement, this is the obligation and responsibility that the Chinese people should fulfill!"

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, how long has it been, and you still don't forget to sow discord, you are typical of taking advantage and acting 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 he meant was

Obviously, you understand!

Churchill was also an old crab who crawled into the sea. He was a veteran in playing politics at all times. How could he not hear the undertone 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 displeasure when they saw this British guy who resorted to slander. 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 plan.

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, so 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's really a good way to reduce the number of unemployed people and build up 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, about 300,000 soldiers can be recruited initially!"

Following this line of thinking, it seems that the crisis facing Australia can 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 do logistics supplies 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, I am afraid that it cannot even 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 British are even less able to count on it. Not to mention being far away from each other by thousands of rivers and mountains and two oceans, Britain's current poor family situation has no intention and no strength. If it weren't for the unrelenting support of our American friends, they would have been lying down long ago, too busy to take care of themselves.

Nothing can be done!

Putting all the factors together, the only way to solve the problem was 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.)