Chapter 1129: Close Allies
"Your Excellency, this is indeed a very big trouble. The entire eastern part of the Atlantic was under the control of the German Navy, so that American aid to us could only be transported to Vladivostok through the Pacific Ocean. The capacity of the Trans-Siberian Railway was very limited, so it was impossible for our front line to receive these war materials in time. Molotov nodded.
This is undoubtedly a place that makes Burussia very entangled, the port of Vladivostok, where war materials are piled up. But all kinds of war materials on the front line have fallen into scarcity. And, as time goes by, the shortages of these war materials will also grow.
"Your Excellency, we hope that your country will be able to send more supplies to Murmansk via the North Atlantic route. The Germans were not very well defended near Greenland and Iceland. Boats should be passable. Molotov said.
Hull shook his head: "That's too dangerous. The danger came not only from the German naval vessels, but also from the icebergs on the routes. If we were to transport war materials to your country through this route, the losses would be very large. ”
Molotov was silent, and the Americans would refuse this route, and not to his expectations. Indeed, this is a very dangerous route. However, Burussia really needs support now.
"Your Excellency, instead of transporting supplies to your country through dangerous routes, it is better to further tap the capacity of the Trans-Siberian Railway. In this case, the effect may be a little more obvious. Minister Woodlin suggested.
"We'll figure it out. Today, trains on the Trans-Siberian Railway are loaded with war materials transported from Vladivostok. Molotov said.
"Maybe we can transport war materials to Burussia on the Arctic Ocean route. Although, in winter the Arctic Ocean route will be frozen. However, it can still be transported in the summer. If you send some icebreakers, it shouldn't be much of a problem. "George? Admiral Marshall said.
"Arctic Ocean routes?" Everyone else is in the eye.
"I'm afraid the Arctic Ocean route will also be dangerous!" Hull said.
George? Admiral Marshall nodded: "Indeed, there will be certain dangers. However, the level of danger is much safer than that of the North Atlantic route. ”
"But the Arctic Ocean route is only open in the summer. If you do the math, it's only a few months. Molotov said with a frown.
"If we hurry up and prepare a large number of merchant ships in advance, a few months will be enough to transport a large amount of war materials to Burnon-Russian. Coupled with the Trans-Siberian Railway, it is enough for the Burussians to hold out in the war. "George? Admiral Marshall said.
"Indeed, this is a very safe approach. If the Russian side has no opinion, then we can start preparations. Next summer, we will transport war materials to Bursa and Russia via the Arctic Ocean route. Minister Woodlin said.
Molotov thought about it, but nodded, on this security, Bu Russia is not qualified to refuse at all. Anyway, it's better than nothing.
"Your Excellency, the Russian government has another request, and I hope the U.S. government will grant it!" Molotov said solemnly.
Secretary Hull knows that the real drama is coming.
"Your Excellency, please speak!"
Previously, the U.S. government promised to go to war with Germany within two years of the outbreak of the war to open a second theater of war. However, the military power that Germany has shown in the war is really too strong. We found that before we grossly overestimated ourselves and underestimated the Germans. If we were to fight the Germans alone, I am afraid it would be difficult to hold out for two years. Therefore, we hope that the United States will be able to enter the war as soon as possible. Molotov said.
Getting the United States to join the war as soon as possible is the result of high-level discussions between Brus and Russia. Although, they did not think that under the onslaught of Germany, the Burussians could not hold out for even two years. However, they believed that if they really fought against Germany alone for two years, Burussia would lose most of its strength under the attack of the Germans. When the time comes, their country will be almost destroyed. In the post-war world, there will be no benefits due to the great loss of strength.
"Your Excellency, Burussia is under a lot of pressure right now, and we know that. However, we are not ready to enter the war now, and if we rush into the war, not only will we not be able to defeat Germany, but we will also lose the money we have to participate in. If we lose too much in strength, we will probably never be able to defeat the Germans again! Hull said.
Although the US government has decided to enter the war ahead of schedule, they will not easily agree in front of the Russians.
"Your Excellency, if the Russians are defeated by the Germans, then the Germans will dominate all of Europe! This is certainly a disaster for Burussia. However, for the United States, too, it is definitely not a good thing. At that time, the United States will definitely not be a match for Germany. Molotov said.
Hull nodded, and it is precisely for this reason that the United States will not watch the defeat of Burussia. They must join the war before the Burussia is defeated, or the Burussia really loses a lot.
"Your Excellency, I will report this to Your Excellency. I can assure you that we will definitely go to war against Germany before the first half of 1941! Hull said.
Molotov breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, even if it was a few months in advance, this could make Bu Russia suffer a little less!
"Your Excellency, we can also understand the tremendous pressure that your country is currently under. So, we're doing everything we can to help your country. We will convince the island nation to launch an attack on the German colonies in the Pacific next spring. With the strength of the island nation, it was enough to put Germany under great threat. When the time comes, they will definitely send more troops to the South Seas and Australia. This will greatly reduce the pressure on Burussia and allow you to hold out for a longer period of time in the war! Secretary Hull continued.
Molotov's eyes couldn't help but light up, if the island nation can do it next spring, this will undoubtedly be good news for Burussia. The military strength of the island nation is not weak, and if they attack, Germany will have to deal with it carefully.
"It's just wonderful! In this case, we will definitely be able to withstand the attack of the Germans! Molotov's face was full of smiles.