Chapter 9: Understanding
At this time, on the European battlefield, Petain had become the commander of the Anglo-French forces. Haig became his lieutenant. ≧> Bayi Zhong≥ ≦<. But the US troops who arrived in Europe did not buy it, and they did not form an alliance with the British and French forces.
The basic reason is that when they first arrived in Europe, they obtained all the equipment of the two tank brigades with the "Gray Wolf Tank" as the main equipment from the Thunder mercenaries under the MPM military-industrial group that still existed at that time.
At this time, the U.S. military, whether under Pershing's new training or in their equipment, had an absolute advantage over the Anglo-French coalition. However, Britain and France had already formed the Allied Command, and even the Allied Commander had been determined before the American troops arrived in Europe, which caused extreme dissatisfaction among the U.S. government.
Therefore, when the U.S. Army first entered Europe, they did not participate in the offensive very much, but quickly used two tank brigades as a model and joined the armored infantry to form the first tank division of the U.S. Army. As for the one who made the greatest efforts for the formation and training of the tank division, it was Patton, who participated in the actual combat in the Thunder International.
Because of Patton's experience commanding armored forces, he was unusually promoted to major and served as commander of a tank cluster in a tank division. To the regret of the U.S. military, although they were strong, they no longer had the opportunity to become the leader of the Allied coalition.
When the US military went to the European theater to participate in the First World War, please do not understand it as saying that the US government is really looking for justice and working for freedom and ideals.
As far as pure politicians are concerned, it is absolutely impossible for them to cultivate Shakyamuni as their friends understand.
The reason why the U.S. team arrived in Europe is just to snatch the fruits of victory, but to win more say in various things in Europe and even the world in the future. With this right to speak, the benefits that can be brought are far greater than the cost paid by the US military in entering the war.
When news reached Europe that Japan had been defeated in the war with China and was forced to pay huge reparations to the loss of sovereignty, the reaction was quite inconsistent.
First of all, France, which was the most powerful infantry at this time, was not satisfied, after all, a strong power would not be unconcerned about their former subject country, Vietnam, which was the fuse for the direct conflict between the interests of China and France. Therefore, China, which threatens its colonies in the Far East and wants to get out of the confines of the colonized powers, is not destined to be loved by the French. In particular, the new leader of the Chinese, who humiliated the French politicians, made them even more dissatisfied.
But they also heard that some time earlier the British had been hit in India with the South Seas, which made Raymond. Poincaré is even more convinced that Britain and the United States are equally dissatisfied with this guy who dares to fight whoever has the idea.
In addition, according to the information available to the French, the Russians seem to have a deep interest in German sailors. Or with their help, the war in the European theater will end soon, in which case Britain, France, and the United States will be able to free up their hands and organize a powerful army together to teach the little guy who is far away in China a good lesson.
Some discussions in small circles are underway.
"Should we increase the power of France in the East? If the Chinese defeat the Japanese, then after the time of the exhibition, I am afraid that in a few years, our and British forces will be expelled from China, and as far as our French government is concerned, we should not allow this situation to occur. Even if there should be a strong country in the East, it should not be China under the aggressive Tang! ”
Ramon. Poincaré sat on his plane, which Tang Yunyang gave him, and flew across the English Channel to England. There he met David, who had already sat on the throne of England. Lloyd's. George Xiang, this is the news that he brought to the British people on the presidential plane in this world.
As French President Raymond . Like Poincaré, David. Lloyd's. Before he arrived, George consulted his men about this matter. Whether it is Churchill, the re-elected Secretary of the Admiralty, or the commander of the expeditionary force, Douglas. Sir Haig, including the commander of the Navy's home fleet, did not agree to a direct war with China under Tang Yunyang.
Although the British could quietly assist in distributing more of China's interests if other countries were to attack China, it would not be wise to oppose the other side unequivocally without seeing a certain victory.
"Oh no, Mr. President, it can be a little difficult. You know that the situation on all fronts of England, except for the war with the Germans in France, can hardly make people happy, especially the war situation on Irian Island, which has caused uneasiness among the people at home! At this time, if we go to war with another country, you know Mr. President, the British parliament is not so easy to talk to! ”
Diplomatic rhetoric is the kind of situation that can knock people to the head and bleed, but whether it looks or says it to others, everyone thinks that it is just a soft nail. Poincaré hit such a nail headlong.
Supposedly, wouldn't it be better to just leave this matter at that? Is there any reason why China's affairs are half a world away from France, and that it is necessary to put it to death? Or did his determination come from Tang Yunyang's humiliation of the French political group?
The soft nails of Britain did not make French President Raymond. Poincaré abandoned the idea, and then a telegram from him crossed the Atlantic to US President Woodrow. President Wilson's desk.
Mr. President, who has just been re-elected in the presidential campaign, finally realized the power of the Chinese community, the Chung Hwa Association, which is gradually raising its head in American society.
Under their influence alone, the Chinese Americans and other Oriental expatriates under their control, and even a considerable number of other societies and organizations with which they have some kind of cooperative relationship, have received enough votes to astonish him.
In this case, he had to think carefully about whether the interests of the Chinese were so insignificant, and what kind of reaction the Chinese Americans in China would have if there was another war with China.
"It's this French President Raymond again. Is it possible that he is so hostile to the country that has provided France with great wealth, and to the Chinese lad of unknown origin, who has made everyone a little uneasy! So what do we do? Would it be more beneficial for the United States to participate in this operation? ”
The thought of the young man's alleged origin made him feel even more uneasy, and he called his vice-president for his opinion.
Who is his vice president? Needless to say!
Franklin. Roosevelt, with the support of his powerful financial and electorate support, successfully won President Wilson the votes that he did not expect, and the public's favorite media, radio broadcasts, also greatly benefited their campaign.
Although it is an indisputable fact that the government does not give more consideration to their interests when formulating policies. But it will not easily offend the power that has already taken shape and controlled many businesses and associations.
Because although it does not affect the national policy of the United States, it does affect the question of who will be president. When it comes to the personal interests of politicians, this force is not so small that it must be taken seriously.
"Let's read the literature network together, please support genuine reading, and support the author's creation" Don't laugh at a group: 35761481; Mailbox:; It must be said that politicians are good at understanding animals. Even the extent that it has been possible to achieve after being a husband and wife for a long time. They often rely on a glance from the other party, or a small gesture that seems to be inadvertent, to the extent that they can reach the level of comprehension.
So Roosevelt knew very well in his heart that these funds and votes were just some rewards for the small help he had done before. I believe that if the relationship between the two can continue like this in the future, then history will take another path in the friendship between the two.
So, after a little deliberation, he offered his president the following advice.
"Oh, Mr. President, is that it? If you are asking about the former Assistant Secretary of the Navy, I will tell you that we are probably not capable of conducting an expedition of this magnitude until the end of the war in Europe. If you are asking about your Mr. Vice President, then what I will say to you is that relatively speaking, the rights and interests of Europe deserve our attention, after all, we in the United States have invested too much for Europe!
In addition, we all believe that victory in the war is at hand. Victory has the potential to put France at the highest peak of the world, and a France whose prestige is excessively higher than that of the United States and Great Britain may be a little short of what we need! This is something we have to pay attention to.
With all the advice I can give you, I am confident that your orders will still be respected by all of us and will strive to achieve their goals! ”
Like Franklin. Roosevelt's understanding of Tang Yunyang was the same, and Woodrow. President Wilson was likewise for Franklin. Roosevelt's words were equally clear.
He reached out and pulled a pen and began to write a reply letter that was destined to disappoint French President Raymond Poincarre.
However, the god of fate often travels back and forth around the world, and he often does something jaw-dropping.
This time, its little hand reached out to Germany, to the fox-faced Crown Prince Wilhelm. A storm is about to hit the 6th in Europe, and its consequences are absolutely unpredictable!