Chapter 473: The Americans' Decision
President Roosevelt looked gloomy, and if a conflict broke out between the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army and the British Army in India, or even turned into a large-scale war, it would indeed be a disaster for the United States. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info The good situation will be buried because of this. If the United States wants to win the Pacific War, I am afraid it will have to invest more strength and make more sacrifices.
"No matter what, we can't let the British Army in India and the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army fight. We have to express our attitude to them. If they defeat the Japanese themselves, they can fight as much as they want. But now, it is absolutely impossible to fight. All forces must be used in the war against the Japanese themselves. President Roosevelt said.
"Yes, Your Excellency." All answered.
"Gentlemen, what do you think about this?" President Roosevelt looked at these senior military and political officials.
"Your Excellency, the attitude of the British is probably very tough. They demanded that the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army withdraw from Siam. If the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army did not do so, the British probably would not have withdrawn. Secretary of State Kirdell Hull said.
However, the attitude of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was also very tough. We already knew that the young commander of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army was ambitious and wanted to annex Siam. If we force them to withdraw from Siam, I am afraid that it will cause a strong backlash from him. And Hopkins said.
"Humph! The Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army is just an armed force that we support. Can they still turn the world around? If nothing else, as long as we stop supplying them with war materials, they will not be able to survive. Kirdel Hull sneered. He was more willing to suppress the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army than to suppress the British. After all, from the current point of view, Britain is much stronger than the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. It is also an important ally of the United States in Europe. If we fall out with Britain, it will be very detrimental to the overall interests of the United States.
"Don't forget, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army has now grown to more than 600,000 people. And with great air power. If they were desperate to attack India, the British would not be able to resist it. When the time comes, the situation in Southeast Asia as a whole will become a pot of porridge. And the day * himself, you can sit and reap the profits. This will be very bad for us. Hopkins also expressed his opinion.
President Roosevelt felt a bit of a headache.
"General Marshall, what is your opinion?" President Roosevelt asked.
"Your Excellency, I think that whether it is the British Army in India or the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, as long as the troops are withdrawn from the border, it will be fine. In this case, the problem will be solved. Admiral Marshall said.
President Roosevelt couldn't help but nod. Originally, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was ready to continue the attack. However, because of the threat of the British, they had to abandon their original battle plan. If the British were able to withdraw their troops, wouldn't the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army be able to send troops against the Japanese themselves?
"Your Excellency, this is General Stilwell's report." Admiral Marshall handed a report to President Roosevelt.
After President Roosevelt read it, his face was already gloomy as water.
"Damn the British, they're so despicable this time." President Roosevelt couldn't help but scold.
"Your Excellency, what's going on?" Secretary Kirdell Hull and Hopkins asked.
"Look, that's Lieutenant General Stilwell's conclusion about the British's plans." President Roosevelt handed them the report.
After reading it, both Cordell Hull and Hopkins did not look good. Obviously, they were also angry with the British stratagem.
"Your Excellency, no matter what, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army is our main force in dealing with the Japanese themselves in Nanyang. Now, the British want to hold back the main force of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army so that the Japanese themselves can free up their hands to deal with the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, which will be a serious damage to the interests of the United States. We have to stop the British. The Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army has gradually gained the upper hand in Nanyang. As long as they win again and again. Then, it is not impossible to defeat the Japanese Southern Army and drive the Japanese army out of the South Seas. Once the Japanese army is driven out of Nanyang, without the resources of Nanyang, the war machine of the Japanese themselves will be greatly affected. It's easier for us to defeat them. Admiral Marshall continued.
President Roosevelt nodded: "It is true that the British cannot be allowed to be so presumptuous any longer. Your Excellency, Honourable Secretary of State, convey to the British that they should immediately withdraw the British and Indian troops from the border. In addition, until the end of the war, no attack should be launched against the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. Otherwise, we will stop all support for them. ”
"Yes, Your Excellency." Secretary Kirdell Hull nodded.
Obviously, President Roosevelt was quite dissatisfied with the behavior of the British this time.
"General Marshall, send a telegram to the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. They were asked not to provoke the British. Once the British troops in India had withdrawn from the border, their troops had to withdraw from the border as well, and according to the original plan, continue to attack the Japanese themselves. If they do not heed our advice, we will stop resupplying them. President Roosevelt said.
"Yes, Your Excellency. I believe that the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army will definitely make the right choice. Admiral Marshall nodded.
This incident was not originally caused by the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. If they are allowed to withdraw their troops, there should not be much of a problem. Of course, the prerequisite was that the British were not able to attack. Otherwise, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army would definitely go all out to stop the British if they desperately disobeyed the orders of the Americans.
"Your Excellency, General Eisenhower hopes that we will be able to send more troops from the Pacific to the European theater. He believed that the development momentum of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army in Nanyang was very strong. It is completely possible to let the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army deal with the Japanese themselves. Our precious military power can be applied to other places. Admiral Marshall said.
President Roosevelt frowned, the policy of the United States is indeed to put Europe first and then Asia. First settle Germany and Italy in Europe, and then deal with Japan. After all, Europe is now the center of gravity of the world. The United States cannot wait to intervene in Europe and ensure its interests in Europe.
"What do you think?" President Roosevelt asked.
"If the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army can become stronger and take on the war against Japan in the South Seas or even the Pacific Ocean, we can completely send more troops to Europe." Admiral Marshall said.
"Alright, let's do it. Find ways to further strengthen the strength of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. "President Roosevelt made the decision.