Chapter 2267 The American Plan II
"If it's just a matter of fact, then having an Australian base is indeed very beneficial to us." Benson said very frankly. As for the base on Guinea Island? I don’t want to mention this, but with the current British military power in the Pacific Ocean, once there is a change in the British, the Japanese can wipe out the British power on Guinea in a few days. As for Australia, it is because of the distance and area that Japan It's hard to get started.
"I also considered this issue when I was in Europe. And during a dinner with Crown Prince Ruprecht, we also discussed related matters." General Benson looked at Roosevelt, who was a little stunned, after speaking. Waiting for someone, he couldn't figure it out, what's so surprising about it? Things you politicians can think of, isn't it normal for us as soldiers to think of these things?
"Then what? What did the Crown Prince of Bavaria say?" Secretary of State Lan Xin said a little nervously. Although what Benson said was beyond his expectations, what disturbed him the most was the political issue behind it. , the Germans will definitely be wary of this profound proposal, and may even have some extreme reactions!
"The crown prince said that if he was the commander of the Japanese navy, he would consider attacking the port where the US navy is stationed, because although Australia does not lack good ports, it does not have a qualified military port, and the port cannot accommodate the entire US fleet. , and there are no related defense facilities, no forts, no airfields and ground equipment, not enough machinery and electricity. These civilian ports are undefended facing the Japanese fleet!" General Benson paused and continued: "He said , unless the U.S. government is willing to delay launching the Pacific War for 3 years, and at the same time bet that the Japanese Navy will not preemptively strike without a declaration of war. Otherwise, using Australian ports is not a good choice.”
"So is this the actual situation? If Australia is not used, can our original attack route guarantee the fleet has a stable base?" Roosevelt asked.
"It's like this. Hawaii is the support point of our naval strategy. It is like the skeleton of an umbrella that supports the entire front. Then the Marshall Islands and the Gilbert Islands are the umbrella parts of this umbrella, serving as the defense against the Japanese Navy. We have made full preparations for the first line of defense and the forward base of our army. Arrangements have been made for the naval anchorage, various equipment and material reserves, and the air force base. Coastal artillery and anti-submarine nets have also been deployed in some key positions. Facilities." Benson said seriously.
After all, the U.S. Navy’s previous strategy was to attack from Pearl Harbor to the south. Because of the hostile relationship between the United States and Britain, the U.S. military did not consider using the Australian base at first. Australia's ports, it is a bit far away, and it is only a matter of time and money. After all, in addition to the geographical location, the south side is not as good as the north side in terms of facilities and preparations! Therefore, even if it is only analyzed from a military point of view, the ports borrowed by the British may not be easy to use.
"Her Highness Ruprecht later said that Germany has withdrawn its military presence from the Far East as agreed, but this does not mean that it is indifferent to the interests of the Far East. Commitment, but at the same time, the United States must also guarantee Germany’s interests in the Far East, and if the United States and Germany’s enemies conduct too close exchanges, especially military exchanges, then Germany will have to reconsider its relations with the United States.” Just in Lanxin When everyone breathed a sigh of relief, what General Benson said made the hearts of Roosevelt and his party rise to their throats again!
"Hold the grass! What's the situation? What does it mean to reconsider the relationship between virtue and virtue?" Roosevelt's heart skipped a beat.
There is a lot of meaning in this sentence. It appears that the Germans are very sensitive to the proximity between the US and the UK.
As for the consequences if the United States and Britain are close? I can't tell from this sentence, maybe the Germans are just threatening, and maybe they will break up with the Americans in the end. Of course, there is also the most terrifying result, that is, when the Americans and the British reach an agreement, Germany and Japan may also compromise... And if this result is the case, then the US Pacific strategy will really fail. In the Far East, the US and Britain will definitely not be able to defeat Germany and Japan! Of course, this is also a zero-sum game, because Germany has lost the opportunity to obtain financial support from the United States to heal trauma, which is a very uneconomical thing for Germany.
"I think the reaction of the German crown prince is a bit extreme, isn't it? We are friends with the Germans, but it doesn't mean that we can't improve relations with other countries, especially now that we have a common goal to deal with the Japanese , this major premise is enough to cover up other contradictions." Secretary of State Lan Xin showed a helpless expression on her face. It seems that they don't understand the actions of the Germans.
"Crown Prince Ruprecht explained the strategy of the German Empire in the Far East in this way. He said that Germany has no privileges or territorial claims in the Far East. He just wants all countries to respect the economic interests of the German Empire. Guarantee the property safety of the German Empire and the rights and interests of equal business. The reason why Germany cooperates with the United States is because the United States has serious conflicts with Britain and Japan. The Japanese are greedy and despicable, so they are not credible, and the British are the fate of Germany. Enemy, so there can be cooperation between the United States and Germany, and if this cornerstone changes, then Germany will definitely lose a lot, but the United States will definitely lose more!" Benson passed Ruprecht's last words to Roosevelt and others people.
"The report we should have done has been done. It seems that the following things are not suitable for us to know. If there is nothing else, should General Sims and I leave?" Benson said.
"You two are welcome." Roosevelt nodded and said.
"Damn it, the Germans started to blackmail the United States just after the war! They forgot where the Germans got their food, minerals, spare parts, and loans during this war! Why do they dictate the diplomatic strategy of the United States? ?” Taft couldn’t help complaining loudly after the two U.S. Navy generals had just left the venue.
Taft's words were full of dissatisfaction with Germany. He even believed that after the fall of the British, the Germans would sooner or later become the second enemy of the Americans. So he made no secret of his hostility in his words!
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