Chapter 121: The soldiers are coming to the city, before the decisive battle
"Doesn't that mean that the Atlanteans can't go far inland?"
Mr. President, who has recently been so anxious that his hairline has moved back, his eyes are shining.
He wondered if it would be safer to move the White House to Chicago, or San Antonio.
There is no shame in strategically shifting and preserving vital forces.
"Before the war started, I was ready to move the capital and run away, this operation is a bit familiar!"
Luke, who deliberately observed the president's facial expression, was speechless for a while.
The politicians in the world are really the same.
"The Atlanteans definitely have a solution to their problems. They could have used the coastline as a starting point and continued to build strong fortresses that served as transit points to steadily advance the front. ”
Once again, Luke ruthlessly punctured Mr. President's beautiful illusions.
Rather than counting on Atlantis, it is difficult to get inland.
It is better to seriously think about how to organize forces and carry out defense.
"This ...... I forgot about it for a moment. Such tactics can indeed be employed! ”
The president, who has shattered his dreams and experienced the ups and downs of life, can't help but be a little annoyed.
What's even infuriating is that he can't get angry at Luke yet.
Because, as it stands.
The only chance to save the country and win the war is pinned on this major general.
Superman is everyone's last hope!
"Forts built along the coastline with a water membrane would certainly supply the Atlanteans, but they were also obvious targets."
Luke calmly analyzed and continued: "It is completely possible to send bombers for fire coverage and at the same time use the aircraft carrier formation to carry out small-area harassment. ”
"Previously, S.H.I.E.L.D. seized several submarines from Hydra, and after a thorough transformation, coupled with the nuclear reactor designed by Howard Stark, it can be launched and put into use in a short time."
"In the face of Atlantis' attack, the winning rate is not as low as expected."
Hearing Luke say this, Mr. President's heart was steady.
The young major general sitting opposite him had a slight twinkle in his eyes.
In fact, Luke did not have a lot of hole cards in his hand.
In addition to Superman's own combat power, the golden trident taken from Namor can change the weather and set off a tsunami.
It couldn't be easier to deal with the army of Atlantis.
It only takes a huge tsunami to destroy all the forts along the Atlantic coastline - a lose-lose style of killing 1,000 enemies and losing 800 yourself.
There is no need to use it until it is critical.
The reason why this was not told to the White House and the Pentagon is just to let the tension of this war continue to ferment and create a more favorable situation for S.H.I.E.L.D.
As for a series of problems such as the president not sleeping well, anxiety to hair loss and baldness, etc., that is not within Luke's consideration.
"I think we can let the Admiralty's aircraft carrier formation attract the attention of the Atlanteans from the side, and the S.H.I.E.L.D. task force and the invasion team attack from the ground."
Luke said methodically, this calm and confident steadiness seemed to inject a shot of strength into the president, and the anxious mood slowly calmed down.
In contrast, the many lawmakers on Capitol Hill who are constantly bickering and have different opinions seem a little ridiculous.
The Pentagon's performance is even more disappointing.
So many days have passed since Atlantis appeared.
Neither the Admiralty nor the War Department could come up with a practical plan to eliminate the ill-conceived idea of abandoning the coastline and retreating to the inland cities.
Thinking of this, the president's eyes became more eager to look at Luke.
It was as if a drowning man had finally grasped a life-saving straw.
Major General Cavill is the pillar of the country!
What a real savior!
He thought.
"Major General, if you have any needs, please ask."
The president was happy for a moment and a little carried away.
If he could still keep his mind clear, he would definitely remember how the young major general sitting in front of him had made the budget committee run away and how the Pentagon had avoided him.
Ask for benefits, put forward conditions, and apply for funding...... These things.
Luke can be said to be extremely proficient.
"It would be my honor to be able to make a small contribution to this war."
The young major general with a gentle smile did not mean to take credit at all.
Such an attitude brought tears to the eyes of Mr. President, and he was almost so moved that he could not speak.
"But—"
Without waiting for the president's thinning hair to be moved for long, Luke changed his tone and said: "Since His Excellency the President has said so, then I have no choice but to be disrespectful, accept this hospitality, and make a little request." ”
A little bit?
An ominous premonition rose from the president's heart.
The next moment, Luke pulled out a thick folder of about 100 pages.
"What is this?"
The president rolled his throat twice, silently praying that Luke would never reach out for money again.
The budget committee has been hollowed out!
He opened it with trembling hands, and the first thing that caught his eye was-
Plans and Regulations of the Universal Security Council
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Three days later.
Boston, Harbor.
The cargo ships that were moored here on weekdays have all disappeared.
In their place, there are huge triangular fortresses rising from the ground.
Standing on the shore, you can clearly see the tall and strong Atlantean guards.
They wear a ringleader helmet that resembles a fish tank on their heads, which is used for normal breathing.
Everyone is dressed in a uniform like exoskeleton power armor, and between walking, they are full of power.
These days, the naval fleet has tried to expel several times, but it has ended in failure.
There is a clear difference in firepower between the two sides, and with Atlantis' familiarity with the seas, it will be able to take full advantage of it.
The various tactics of the Admiralty can hardly have the original effect.
Overall, Atlantis and the country of the same name on the set next door have similar tech trees.
In the current world after the end of World War II, it is properly ahead of the times.
Unless Bald Eagle can bring the allies together and fight another civilization war against Atlantis and defend the land world.
Otherwise, the best thing to do is to abandon the coastal cities and shrink the defensive front inward.
Therefore, it is not unreasonable for the White House and the Pentagon to have so many capitulation and peace factions.
The gap between a land country and a maritime civilization is indeed a bit big.
"Inform the Admiralty Nimitz and ask him to bring the aircraft carrier formation over, and the Atlanteans are going to get ready to land."
Luke fell to the ground, retracted his gaze, and spoke to the liaison officer.
With his super sight and super hearing, he could easily understand what was being said in the fortress.
"Next up is the invasion team."
Luke looked at the heavily armed Rogers and said softly, "You have to lead the mechanized troops of the War Department, as well as the National Guard as support, to stop the landing of the Atlanteans." ”
The citizens of Boston, for the most part, were evacuated and evacuated ahead of schedule.
In this city, only the American troops waiting to fight, and the Atlanteans who are about to land.
"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"
Captain America tightened the vibranium shield in his hand and nodded vigorously.
This was his first time playing the role of conductor, and he was a little nervous.
"Steve, all you have to do is buy Howard time for him to successfully carry out the last step."
Luke admonished.
He did not doubt the strength of Captain America.
The "Battleship-class" soldiers, strengthened by Worden's Blood, had no problem dealing with the army of Atlantis.
Except for the mutants of the Hellfire Club, plus Namor himself, these blue-skinned undersea people have almost no existence to fight.