Take Taobao to fight against Japan

Due to intelligence misjudgments and command mistakes, the current situation in the Ninth War Zone commanded by Xue Yue is extremely difficult. The four main forces in northern Hunan have been defeated one after another, including Li Yutang's Tenth Army, which is known as the "ace" army.

The Miluo River line of defense had been breached by the Japanese army, and the Japanese army was pressing towards Changsha step by step. However, Xue Yue had the last trump card left in his hand, which was the No.70 Fourth Army commanded by Wang Yaowu, a native of Shandong.

Wang Yaowu's army is stationed in the west of Jiangxi. If it is to be transferred to Hunan to fight, it will be difficult to transport supplies.However, in order to keep Changsha, Xue Yue no longer cared so much.

Wang Yaowu received the order and immediately led three divisions and army headquarters to march towards Changsha.

The Japanese army had already intercepted the movement of his army from the radio communication, spread a large net, gathered superior forces, and attempted to annihilate this Chinese ace army they hated to the bone.

Wang Yaowu's 74th Army was strictly trained by the instructors specially hired by Chairman Jiang from Germany and the Soviet Union, and has always featured tough battles.

Coupled with his excellent pretense, he has maintained an undefeated record on the anti-Japanese battlefield, and even the high-level command organization of the Japanese army also called him "the son of the tiger".

Wang Yaowu knew that there would be a bitter battle with a powerful enemy, but he couldn't know that what was waiting for him was a whole division of the Japanese army, and he had no chance of winning this battle at all!

The four main forces in northern Hunan were quickly defeated one by one by the Japanese army. Xue Yue was heartbroken, but he did not check whether there were any mistakes in his combat deployment, nor did he suspect that the Japanese army had deciphered his secret code.

Therefore, according to the old routine, he transferred troops one after another to the front line to stop the Japanese army from going south, in an attempt to intercept the Japanese army to the north of Laodao River.

At this time, Xue Yue was tired of his fame, and he was full of thoughts about keeping Changsha and his own honor, but he didn't know that he sent the last trump card of the war of resistance that the Japanese hated to the bone.

"Appointment! The information has been verified by multiple parties, and there is absolutely no mistake!"

Seeing Commissar Jiang's pale face, Dai Li really wanted to say "I'm sorry, Commissioner, I made a not-so-funny joke just now", but he couldn't lie about the military situation!

"Mother Xipi! This is a bad thing!"

Chairman Jiang stroked his forehead in great pain, and then ordered Zhang Zhizhong who was standing aside: "Wen Bai, immediately notify Cixiu and Jiansheng to come to the meeting!"

The Oval Office of the White House.

Boom, boom, Roosevelt is in the office discussing with Marshall and Hull how to get through the Persian Corridor as soon as possible.A channel of direct military aid was opened up from the Middle East, and there was a knock on the office door.

Immediately afterwards, the beautiful female secretary walked up to Roosevelt with a touch of dignity, and handed over a telegram report: "Your Excellency, General Stilwell in the Burma theater has sent an urgent telegram, claiming that the Japanese army is massively increasing its troops in Burma..."

Chapter 939 Bad News or Good News

"What? Show me quickly!"

Before the secretary finished speaking, President Roosevelt couldn't wait to grab the telegram and read it at a glance.

"Look at it too!"

After reading the telegram, President Roosevelt immediately handed the telegram to General Marshall and Secretary of State Hull, who were full of curiosity and inquiry.

Marshall glanced at it, but found that President Roosevelt looked cloudy and uncertain, and it was difficult to see whether he was happy or worried.

Indeed, President Roosevelt now has mixed feelings in his heart, and he can't figure out whether this is good news or bad news for a while.

Recently, many cities on the west coast of the United States have been harassed by the Japanese combined fleet and air force many times. Initiate a ground war on the mainland.

President Roosevelt and the American people, who felt the deep pain, were indeed very angry and hated the Japanese, and they really wanted to get back on the scene immediately.

But it is obvious that anger alone cannot solve the problem. The economically powerful United States has extremely terrifying war potential, but the current strength of the navy, land and air forces is far inferior to that of the Japanese Empire in its heyday.

Needless to say, the Navy, although the strength of the Atlantic Fleet is not weak, it is far from being the opponent of the Japanese Combined Fleet, and it still needs to perform arduous and heavy escort missions.

Most of the army is a newly expanded new army. How can a group of recruits who have not experienced war win against Japanese veterans who have experienced many battles?

Moreover, due to the deep economic crisis in the 30s, the current young generation in the United States is generally poor in physical fitness, and a large part of them cannot meet the basic conditions for conscription, making large-scale conscription in the United States very difficult.

As for the Air Force, there are many combat aircraft and they can be replenished and consumed continuously, but the current mainstream fighter jets in the United States cannot cope with the Japanese Zero fighter jets.

Coupled with a serious lack of knowledge and understanding of the Zero fighter, the U.S. Air Force and the Japanese Air Force are completely at a disadvantage when fighting.

In the recent large-scale air battles, the U.S. Air Force suffered a big loss and lost by big scores several times in a row.

As a result, President Roosevelt lost his temper at all. The navy was unable to defeat him, and the air force was completely at a disadvantage. Facing the continuous Japanese invasion and war of attrition, President Roosevelt felt deeply powerless.

If this stalemate continues, not only will it be difficult for many industrial cities on the west coast to operate normally, but the U.S. Air Force will become weaker and weaker.

Even if the aircraft can be continuously replenished, pilots with rich combat experience cannot mass-produce them like industrial products!

Japan's large-scale increase of troops in Myanmar is good for the United States because Japan will not land in North America in the short term and carry out ground operations against the United States.

In this way, the Americans will not have the most deadly direct threat. Even if the port cities and industrial cities on the west coast of the United States are bombed to pieces, the Americans can still rely on their vast territory and deep industrial base to deploy industrial machines in the hinterland and east coast. It's running at full speed.

The two Roosevelts were deeply anxious that Myanmar was no longer the poor and white Myanmar of the past, but an industrial base that was about to rise, and a crucial frontline battlefield in Southeast Asia!

The intention and determination of the Japanese to attack Burma by gathering superior forces to attack Burma is obvious, and Burma will inevitably suffer unprecedented tests and heavy losses.

If one fails, not only will the Burmese theater collapse completely, and the Chinese Expeditionary Force will be wiped out, but the industrial base that the U.S. government has worked so hard to build with human, financial and material resources will also be destroyed, or even fall into the hands of the enemy.

In that case, it will undoubtedly be terrible news for the Asian battlefield!

"Your Excellency, the matter is extremely serious! We must make a decision as soon as possible!"

Just when President Roosevelt was feeling uneasy at the battle between heaven and man, Marshall said seriously:

"Your Excellency, although I am willing to believe in the combat effectiveness of the Huaxia Army and General Yang Fan's command ability from a personal point of view, the reality is cruel!

I am pessimistic about the prospect of the upcoming decisive battle in Myanmar. Perhaps our aid to northern Myanmar is a bit too hasty. "

Hull nodded and said: "The Japanese not only gathered 50 of the most elite army troops, but also mobilized more than 2 combat aircraft from 2000 pilot regiments, and a huge task force!

I really can't think of any way the Chinese army can deal with and resolve this crisis. I think we were too optimistic about the situation in Myanmar before! "

"That's right, we listened too much to Stilwell's opinions and reports, so much so that our judgment was affected by his words!"

Marshall dismissed the blame very simply, and said with a very sad expression: "I have to say that it is a bad decision to make a big aid to the construction of a large-scale industrial zone in northern Myanmar. Think too strongly."

"Yeah, the Japanese are too powerful now!"

Hull sighed helplessly!

A series of bad news in various battlefields and on the west coast of the United States recently has deeply hit the self-confidence and pride of every American.

The madness, brutality and strength of the Japanese army have become a lingering nightmare for the Americans!

Even high-ranking officials like Marshall and Hull are not immune, and they are full of deep pessimism and panic about the whole world situation!

"..."

Seeing Marshall and Hull sigh and look hopeless, Roosevelt's face became more and more ugly!

The machinery, equipment and engineering and technical personnel required for hundreds of construction aid projects have been dispatched to Myanmar in batches, and the infrastructure projects in Myanmar have also been fully rolled out.

It's not like you can press a pause button to stop if you want to stop!

"Damn it! I knew I should have considered it more carefully, and I shouldn't be so blindly confident!"

After carefully recalling the past, President Roosevelt had to admit that, as Marshall said, the decision he made was indeed too optimistic and hasty.

Thinking of this, Roosevelt, who deeply felt that the mud bodhisattva crossed the river, could not protect himself, really regretted it in his heart at this moment!

If he had known that the Japanese would be so crazy and bold, they would have hit the door directly and abolished more than ten most important port cities and industrial bases on the west coast.

If he had known that the Japanese army was so powerful and expanding so fast,...

Even if he was killed, he would not be so happy and generous to agree to aid in the construction of an industrial base in northern Myanmar!

"Fortunately, most of the aid projects in the industrial base in northern Myanmar have just begun."

Marshall turned his head to look at Roosevelt, and said in a deep voice, "Stop at this time, the loss is still bearable. Even if you lose a little, it's better than losing everything! Your Excellency, do you need to stop immediately?"

Chapter 940 Victory Always Belongs to Justice

"No! You can't call a stop at this time, otherwise you will only make the Huaxia army timid before fighting!"

However, Roosevelt shook his head firmly, and said in a deep voice:

"If the aid project to the northern Myanmar industrial zone is stopped at this time, it will directly tell the Myanmar Chinese Expeditionary Army that the US government does not trust them, which will undoubtedly greatly dampen the morale and fighting will of the Chinese Expeditionary Army.

If it is said that the Huaxia Expeditionary Force originally had a glimmer of hope to win the war, but after we immediately stopped the aid project, they lost even this last glimmer of hope. "

After a pause, Roosevelt said in a solemn tone: "It will even make the Chinese government and military think that the US government has abandoned them and is no longer a powerful ally that can be trusted and relied upon!

If this is the case, there will definitely be a series of chain reactions, such terrible consequences are unimaginable! "

As the only president in the history of the United States who has been re-elected for four terms, Roosevelt has great vision and courage. Although he is pessimistic about the upcoming decisive battle in Burma, he is very clear-headed and knows how to make the right choice.

"Okay. This is the only way for now, for this last hope!"

Marshall shrugged his shoulders, obviously thinking that Roosevelt was trying to save face and suffer. Such stubbornness is futile and meaningless!

However, Marshall is also very clear about the consequences if the suspension is stopped now. Although he will lose some financial and material resources, he may really lose more things, so he wisely chooses to reserve his opinion.

Ignoring Marshall's inner pettiness, Roosevelt ordered the female secretary in a decisive tone:

"Immediately draw up a telegram and send it urgently to the Burmese theater, telling Stilwell and the Chinese Expeditionary Army that the American government and the American people will always be with them, and firmly believe that they will win this decisive battle, and victory will always be with them." Belonging to the side of justice!"

"Yes, Your Excellency, victory always belongs to justice!"

The beautiful female secretary nodded her head affectedly, then twisted her waist and left in a hurry.

"Yes, victory always belongs to justice!"

Roosevelt rubbed his forehead, drew a cross on his chest, and murmured, "God, please bless your people! God, the Chinese Expeditionary Army must win and must not lose, otherwise..."

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Westminster, London? , [-] Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister.

"Everyone please sit down."

Churchill walked into the meeting room on crutches, and the senior generals of the British army stood up and saluted one after another.

Churchill waved his hand to signal everyone to sit down, walked to the main seat and sat down, then asked Alan Francis Brook, Chief of Staff of the British Empire, loudly:

"Did Washington come to urge us to open a second front in Europe as soon as possible?"

"Yes, Your Excellency the Prime Minister."

Alan Francis Brook replied, "The American government is impatient to open a second front on the west coast of Europe to relieve the pressure on the Soviet Union.

Not only that, President Roosevelt also asked us to immediately cooperate with the Soviet army to open up the Persian Corridor and open a land aid channel with the Soviet Union. ..."

"It's alarmist, don't pay attention to them. Stupid Americans, they let the Japanese succeed in surprise attacks again and again. They are really a group of outburst country wild men!"

After listening to the narration, Churchill waved his hand indifferently, and said contemptuously,

"Now they know the pain, they know the fear, their eyes are blinded by hatred, anger and fear. They will never see through the greedy and dishonest nature of the Slavs!

Therefore, before the Soviet Union shed its last drop of blood, the British government would never agree to open a second battlefield in Europe!

Yes, that's it, and we would never agree.The British Empire will never pay for stupidity and mercy. "

After a pause, Churchill said confidently again:

"What's more, Germany has sent another 200 million troops to Africa, and the pressure on the African battlefield has doubled, and the situation has become precarious.

The resources of the Allied Forces are being heavily shifted to the African battlefield, and the British Empire simply cannot spare more resources to open up a second battlefield in Europe! "

In another time and space, Churchill overthrew the Allied Powers' plan to open up a second front three times. In the current time and space, Churchill is still the same Churchill, and the politicians who "kill with a knife" play tricks very well.

"Yes, Your Excellency, the situation in the African battlefield is not optimistic."

Alan Francis Brook nodded in agreement: "After receiving strong reinforcements, Rommel stepped up the offensive immediately.

Now the British 8th Army and the US 7th Army are under great pressure, and the African battlefield will be unable to launch a counterattack until sufficient reinforcements are received again. "

Churchill frowned and said: "Then what are you waiting for, don't rush to increase the troops again!"

At this time, the British general spread his hands and said:? "But, Your Excellency, the British Empire has no soldiers to spare."

Another senior British general nodded bitterly and said, "The British Empire's military resources have long been exhausted, and most of Australia has fallen. Although India and Canada have not been affected by the flames of war for the time being.

However, Canada has a large population and sparsely populated so it is difficult to recruit soldiers, and the lazy and cowardly Indians are really embarrassing. "

"Fake!"

Hearing this, Churchill couldn't help being furious, and shouted: "Then let the Americans increase their troops. The British Empire has fought against the Axis of Evil Alliance for so long and paid such a high price. So far, the Americans have only A 7th Army was formed from the mainland to join the war!"? ? ?

Alan Francis Brook replied: "The United States has enough troops, but the weapons and equipment they have produced recently have been aided to the Burmese theater.

So they can't arm more troops before they get more weapons and equipment!

Moreover, the United States is under the direct threat of the Japanese. Even if they produce enough weapons and equipment, I am afraid they will not dare to send too many reinforcements to the African battlefield in a short time! "

A senior intelligence officer of the British army interjected at this time: "According to the latest information, the Japanese are about to send 40 more troops to the Burmese battlefield, and they will also mobilize two pilot regiments and a huge joint fleet!

Obviously, the Japanese are determined to win Myanmar this time, and Myanmar may not escape this disaster! "

"Xie Te! Stupid Yankee, even pinning his hopes on the Chinese army!"