Imperial Overlord

"Then, why do you say that your country's warships are attacking our country's transport fleet?" Roosevelt did not neglect, looking at the German ambassador, frowned and asked.

The German ambassador shook his head and replied: "I'm not sure that our warships will attack your country's transport ships, I just said there is a possibility in this regard."

"You mean it's possible?" Marshall suddenly realized something and asked sharply, staring at the German ambassador's face.

"Yes, if your country's transport fleet is on the route to the United Kingdom, it may be attacked by our warships." The German ambassador did not back down and replied calmly.

His answer made Marshall feel the seriousness of the situation. The German navy took the interception measures, and only after the American fleet had sailed on the British route.

Roosevelt also realized the crux of the problem. It was impossible for the Germans to pass the news to the American embassy so quickly, so the other party arranged a proper countermeasure early in the morning.

If the American fleet took the route to the Soviet Union, then the German fleet and the ambassador would have gone to waste. Unfortunately, this is obviously impossible.

Of course, the United States will use other names to rush to transport strategic materials to Britain. And once the U.S. fleet's route entered Britain's periphery, the German fleet could determine the purpose of the Americans.

"After all, it's a war zone, and we're at war with the British... Sunken some unfriendly warships in the war zone, presumably your country will understand." The German ambassador looked at the US President and General Marshall in front of him without speaking, and spoke. He said to himself again.

"That's our American transport ship! How dare you..." Marshall looked at the German ambassador angrily, but swallowed his last words abruptly.

As long as the arms transported to the United Kingdom are traced by the Germans, the United States cannot explain it. If the Germans are really in a hurry now, it seems that the United States will not be easy to deal with.

After all, it was the Americans who crossed the line first and played double standards with Britain and Germany. For this matter to turn its face, the determination of the United States to enter the war is not so reckless.

There is another problem, that is, after the investigation, the United States cannot explain why its fleet entered the route to the United Kingdom.

These transport ships are hundreds of kilometers away from the route from the United States to the Soviet Union. This is not something that can be easily fooled. At that time, the conspiracy of the United States will become a stain in the war.

"Maybe our fleet has a course deviation, and maybe they didn't encounter it at all." As a last resort, President Roosevelt began to make excuses for his fleet in advance.

"Mr. President, maybe it's still too late. If you wait until the German warship fires, then everything will be too late." The German ambassador stared at the US president and persuaded.

In fact, Germany does not want the United States to get involved in the war, and Li Le is now trying his best to avoid a head-on conflict with the United States.

Diplomacy is sometimes so weird, and when countries try to avoid conflict, they often show a tough side. And countries that speak softly in public may be sharpening their knives behind their backs and preparing to kill.

As time passed by, President Roosevelt was also struggling in his heart. There are so many aspects that he needs to consider that he has to make choices.

Once the German navy opened fire, then things turned into irreconcilable contradictions. There is bound to be a war between the two countries, and the United States is not ready.

The United States would not be ready for war until the end of 1941 at the earliest, and now it is just the beginning of 1941.

For more than half a year, Germany may have really occupied Britain and completed its own Atlantic barriers. At that time, even a fully mobilized United States may not be able to defeat the behemoth Germany.

You must know that Germany, which has annexed the United Kingdom, France, the Czech Republic and other countries, is not necessarily far behind the United States in terms of industrial strength.

"Marshall, you immediately contact our fleet and ask them if they have encountered the German fleet... If they deviate, correct their mistakes!" After weighing it again and again, Roosevelt finally decided to compromise.

The United States has always had this problem. As long as it does not touch the core interests of the United States, clamoring for a return, and changing to a softer position, it does not hesitate at all.

Just as during the Cuban Missile Crisis, it looked as though the United States had won against the Soviet Union, but declassified documents later proved that the United States actually made an exchange with Russia.

The United States stopped deploying missiles in Turkey, sold Turkey to the Soviet Union, and the Soviet Union sold Cuba instead, playing a game of shame.

Subsequently, Putin launched a military attack on Georgia before and after the opening of the Beijing Olympics. The United States also retreated and came to a dead Taoist friend.

Later, on the Ukraine issue, the United States remained on the sidelines and had no intention of getting involved in the conflict.

As a country that likes to calculate behind the scenes and control the development trend of the world, the United States seldom joins the war before the victory is guaranteed.

It is precisely because of this that if he is not prepared, if he sacrifices the lives of soldiers in vain, it will definitely be regarded as a stain during Roosevelt's administration. He not only wants to cherish his own feathers, but also consider the supervision of the opposition party.

After Marshall heard Roosevelt's order, he knew that this time Mr. President had made a choice. He didn't persuade him to say anything, just glanced at Roosevelt, then got up and walked to the radio.

...

On the distant Atlantic sea, watching a warning shell that fell not far away, the U.S. Army officer was completely dumbfounded.

He is not a general at sea, and he is not quite sure how to deal with the current situation. But he actually saw the cannonball, and saw the water column that was bigger than the water column shot by the largest caliber cannon he had ever seen...

"The fleet moves forward for another two minutes, and we won't be able to run away... Now we have to do something..." Also looking at the water column in the distance, the commander of the American fleet had to say.

The U.S. Navy officer, glancing at the bewildered Army general, gave the order to get the destroyers and cruisers ready for battle: "Ready to fight! All ships fly the American flag!"

"Use the radio to identify the other party again, and tell them that we are an American fleet!" Then, the admiral who had just ordered to prepare for battle added again, appearing to be clueless.

"Telegram to Washington! Tell us about our current situation! The situation is more complicated! Request the highest instructions from Mr. President." Immediately afterwards, he gave a third order.

It seemed that Captain America was still calm, but he knew that his palms were already full of sweat. He looked nervously at the water column that gradually subsided in the distance, praying for the order above to come soon.

Even if the order was for him to move on, it would be more reassuring to him than the current situation in which the decision was pending.

At the same time, on the German fleet's side, Lütjens was also waiting, waiting for the U.S. fleet to finally turn around, or to rush over regardless.

His bottom line is a distance of 15 kilometers, and once the opponent gets into this distance, he must order the fleet to open fire.

This in itself is the battle plan that the head of state has stipulated before he goes to sea, and it is also the basic safety guarantee distance of the fleet.

Any closer, and the torpedoes risked posing a threat to German naval battleships, it was no longer worth the risk.

Using binoculars to see the approaching American fleet in the distance like black spots one after another, Lütjens was also confused.

Facing the behemoth of the United States, once his warships open fire, Germany may immediately have another formidable enemy. It would be a lie to say that there is no pressure, his current pressure is so overwhelming that he can't breathe.

"Sir! There is still 5 kilometers of distance, and it is time to enter the bottom line of the final firing!" An officer in charge of controlling the artillery accurately stated the current distance between the two armies.

Time passed by second by second, and soon the distance between the two fleets was close to 17 kilometers. There were still three kilometers before the German warships had to open fire.

Inside the darkened turret, in the heavy steel-wrapped cabin, the German gunners were ready for battle. They had loaded their shells and were ready to fire at any time.

At this time, the American fleet received a telegram from Washington. The commander of the U.S. fleet was so frightened that he almost collapsed. He grasped the telegram and quickly read the contents.

Then he let out a long breath~www.wuxiaspot.com~ and commanded: "Let the fleet slow down! Turn! Fast! Slow down! Turn north!"

Washington does not intend to have a conflict with Germany at this time, especially if it knows that it will suffer a loss, such a conflict that is similar to death.

"It can be regarded as catching up." The American commander sat down to his seat, feeling the turbulence of his ship's steering, and sighed.

In this confrontation with Germany, the United States finally chose the safest way to retreat. They abandoned the sea and began to turn their bows in the Atlantic.

"Telegram to the German Navy! Tell them that we have indeed taken the wrong course and have corrected it." Seeing that his fleet had turned most of the way, the commander of the US Navy ordered.

You must know that, with a lineup of 2 cruisers and 20 destroyers, to challenge 2 battleships and 2 battlecruisers, he faced more pressure than the German commander Lütjens.

After all, that was the powerful fleet that sank the Hood and the Prestige... Wiping away sweat, the US Navy commander thought nervously.