Font
Large
Medium
Small
Night
Prev Index    Favorite Next

1916 Americans and French 1

At this time, Roosevelt, who was in the White House, was also busy preparing to welcome the French delegation. Next to him was General Marshall, who had visited the German army with the black old man Pershing, squatted through trenches on the Western Front, ran horses on the Eastern Front, and tanks on Asia Minor. This new star in the American 6th Army was valued by Roosevelt. While Pershing still wanted to stay in Germany to pay attention to the mobilization of the German 6th Army, Marshall was specially sent back to the country as the military adviser of Theodore Roosevelt. After all, the last time the Americans could be called a small-scale battle was staged when they competed for Cuba with the Spanish. Is it a scale? The Americans invested not as much troops as Germany has now, and Roosevelt had no idea about the 6th War!&1t;/p>

Roosevelt knew that the French would definitely fool him, so he had to find someone who knew the profession to give it a note. Of course, as for political issues, it was Roosevelt who had the final say. Recently, Roosevelt had a big plan, a very powerful plan. Once this plan is successful, the US may become the biggest winner!&1t;/p>

Three days later, the French delegation arrived in Washington secretly. Because of their respective positions and embarrassing attitudes, both Americans and French tried to keep a low profile. There was no guard of honor on the south lawn of the White House and no salutes were fired. A convoy came to the White House under the protection of the army and police. Ernst and his group walked into the official residence of the US president very low-key. In a conference room in the White House, Roosevelt and Marshall met French representatives Ernst and Weigang.&1t;/p>

"For human civilization, this war is the largest catastrophe in human history. The war has spread throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic. Millions of people have lost their statements in the war, and tens of millions have been displaced. The decades and even hundreds of years of wealth accumulated by human civilization have been destroyed in just a few days. And now, we are sitting here to end this war." Roosevelt said this opening remark that he seemed to think is high.&1t;/p>

"And we came here to end this war. If we continue to fight, there will be no benefit to us and our enemies. For the United States of America is willing to serve as a bridge between us and our allies, I would like to place the highest gratitude on behalf of the French Republic." Ernst Moni's diplomatic rhetoric is also pure. Well, the opening remarks have passed, and now we are going to talk about the serious matter!&1t;/p>

"You should already know that the legions of the Kingdom of Bavaria and the Austro-Hungarian Army have already gone to the Western Front under the leadership of Crown Prince Ruprecht. This time, including various troops, the Germans will transport at least 80,000 troops to the Western Front. In this way, their troops on the Western Front will reach 360,000, and this is not the peak of the Germans! If you delay for another 2 months, the Markenson Army on the Eastern Front and other Bavarian corps can also reach the Western Front. By then, there will be no problem with the military strength of the Allied Powers exceeding 40,000. Don't you think it's time for the French Republic to make a decision?" Roosevelt said.&1t;/p>

As an ally of the Germans, Pershing naturally can get a lot of information, and these information will eventually be summarized by Roosevelt. Of course, it is precisely because of being an ally that Roosevelt cannot say too much, such as how many tanks, aircraft, combat troops there are in the Bavarian Legion, which is absolutely impossible. Although the Germans know it, there is no way to say it, but what about saying it? If you do the first day of the lunar calendar, I can do the fifteenth. After the Germans fight one battle, it is time for the Americans to fight the Pacific War!&1t;/p>

"However, we have an army of 450,000 on the Western Front. (The troops have been raised a little.) Even though the Germans have obtained support from the Eastern Front, we still have an advantage of up to 90,000. Even though it is difficult for us to capture the German defense line, our defense is still fine. General Marshall has been to the Western Front. He should know that on the Western Front, whoever attacks will suffer." Ernst said relaxedly.&1t;/p>

"Maybe 450,000 troops are just theoretical organization numbers. According to the intelligence and estimates we have collected, all the troops on the Western Front, including the reserves and logistics units, combined, are only 40,000. From a practical perspective, the 360,000 German troops against 40,000 British and French troops, and the outcome of this battle is actually very obvious. Especially the Bavarian Legion, on the battlefield of Asia Minor, the French army cannot overwhelm the opponent with a 2-1 advantage." Marshall said.&1t;/p>

"We don't think so. If Germany was still Germany half a year ago, then this army gathered on the Western Front is indeed powerful. But now, the turmoil in Germany has not been resolved yet, and the prince will take a strong attack, which is actually half lost. We are not worried that we will not be able to hold on to this battle." Ernst said.&1t;/p>

"Don't worry? You come here to fuck me! Look at your winter offensive, the Germans fought against the Russians while fighting the civil war, and then pressed you down with one hand, you jumped!" Marshall deeply despised the French who were suffering from face.&1t;/p>

"Well, we are politicians. We represent the governments of the two countries, not military chess." Roosevelt held his eyes and said, "Then now, we can make it clearer. You should know that the German army is about to launch an offensive. The prince has never fought an unsure war, nor has he lost once at the battle level. You should know this. Now, we can still talk about some issues, but if it is later, for example, if the entire battle is in progress, then some issues cannot be discussed."&1t;/p>

"Although we sympathize with your country's situation, we also want to continue our friendship with the French Republic. However, we are close ally with the German Empire, and nothing we do with you can violate the covenant between us and Germany. Therefore, if you miss an opportunity, it is only a pity."&1t;/p>

Roosevelt, who was in an advantageous position, would naturally not be polite to the French for a long time, and then present the facts and reasoning. He was nicknamed Roosevelt I by the German Emperor, who has always been a gentle person with a big stick in his hands. Although this big stick was given by the Germans! But this did not prevent him from forcing the French to submit.&1t;/p>

And this sentence really worked. As soon as Roosevelt finished speaking, Marshall obviously saw Wei Gang, who was standing beside him, trembling involuntarily. Well, it is not an exaggeration to say that he was trembling. Ernst on the other side was obviously a little nervous, and even reacted to his expression.&1t;/p>

"Then, let me talk about the conditions of the French Republic first." Ernst said half a minute later.&1t;/p>
Chapter completed!
Prev Index    Favorite Next