"If we simply talk about the facts, then it is really beneficial for us to have an Australian base." Benson said frankly. As for the base on Guinea Island? It would be better not to mention this. With the current British military power in the Pacific, once the UK has abnormal movements, the Japanese can clear the British power on Guinea Island in a few days. As for Australia, it is because of the distance and area that makes it difficult for Japan to start.

"I also considered this issue when I was in Europe. We also exchanged some relevant matters when we were having a dinner with Crown Prince Ruprecht." After General Benson said that, he looked at Roosevelt and others who were stunned on the other side. He was a little surprised. What was so surprising? What can you politicians think of, isn't it normal for us as soldiers to think of these things?

"Then what? What does that Bavarian crown prince say?" Secretary of State Lan Xin said with some trepidation. Although Benson said something unexpected, what made him most uneasy was the political issues behind this matter. The Germans would definitely be vigilant about this meaningful proposal, and may even have some extreme reactions!

"The Crown Prince said that if he was the commander of the Japanese Navy, he would consider attacking the ports stationed by the US Navy, because although Australia does not lack good ports, there is no qualified military port. The port cannot accommodate the entire US fleet, and there is no relevant defense facilities, no turrets, no airports and ground equipment, and no sufficient machinery and electricity. These civil ports are not forbidden against the Japanese fleet!" General Benson paused and continued: "He said that unless the US government is willing to delay the Pacific War for three years, and bet that the Japanese Navy will not take the initiative without declaring the war. Otherwise, using Australian ports is not a good choice."

"So is this the reality? If Australia is not used, can our original attack line ensure that the fleet has a stable base?" Roosevelt asked.

"That's right. Hawaii is the support point of our naval strategy. It supports the entire front like an umbrella skeleton. Then the Marshall Islands and the Gilbert Islands are the umbrella surface part of this umbrella. As the first line of defense facing the Japanese Navy and our army's advance base, we have made full preparations. The naval anchorage, various equipment and material reserves, as well as the air force base, and shore artillery, anti-submarine network and other facilities have been deployed in some key locations." Benson said seriously.

After all, the US Navy's strategy was to fight south from Pearl Harbor, and because of the hostility between the United States and Britain, the US military did not consider using the Australian base at the beginning. Now the war is imminent. If the base built in the north is not used instead of using the port in the south, it would be a bit far away and a tree to seek fish. After all, in addition to geographical location, the south is not as good as the north! Therefore, even if we analyze it from a military perspective, the port borrowed by the British may not be easy to use.

"His Highness Ruprecht later said that Germany had withdrawn its military presence from the Far East as agreed, but it does not mean that it is indifferent to the interests of the Far East. The United States and Germany are an alliance. Germany has the obligation to fulfill its previous commitment to the United States. However, at the same time, the United States must also guarantee Germany's interests in the Far East. If the United States and Germany's enemies have too close communication, especially military exchanges, then Germany will have to reconsider its relations with the United States." Just as Lan Xin and others breathed a sigh of relief, General Benson's words raised the hearts of Roosevelt and his group to their throats!

"Hold the grass! What's the situation? What does it mean to reconsider the relationship between the United States and Germany?" Roosevelt's heart skipped a beat. There were a lot of meanings in this sentence. It seems that the Germans are very sensitive to the proximity between the United States and Britain.

As for what consequences will be caused if the United States and Britain are close together? It is impossible to see from this sentence. Maybe the Germans just threaten them, or maybe they end up breaking up with the Americans. Of course, there is another most terrible result, that is, when the Americans and the British reach an agreement, Germany and Japan may also compromise... And if this result, then the US Pacific strategy will really fail. In the Far East, the United States and Britain will definitely not be able to beat Germany and Japan! Of course, this is also a zero-sum game, because Germany has lost the opportunity to obtain financial support from the United States to heal trauma, which is a very unprofitable thing for Germany.

"I think the reaction of this German crown prince is a bit too extreme, right? We are friends with the Germans, but it does not mean that we cannot improve relations with other countries. Especially now, we have a common goal and are all to deal with the Japanese. This premise is enough to cover up other contradictions." Secretary of State Lan Xin showed a helpless expression on her face, as if she did not understand the actions of the Germans.

"The Crown Prince Ruprecht explained the German Empire's strategy in the Far East in this way. He said that Germany had no privileges or territorial requirements in the Far East. He just wanted all countries to respect the economic interests of the German Empire, that is, it could indeed ensure the security of the German Empire's property and the right to do business within the sphere of influence of various countries. The reason why Germany cooperated with the United States was because the United States had serious conflicts with Britain and Japan. The Japanese were greedy and despicable, so it was not credible. The British were the enemy of Germany's destiny, so cooperation could exist between the United States and Germany. If this cornerstone changed, then Germany would definitely lose a lot, but the United States would definitely lose more!" Benson passed on Ruprecht's last words to Roosevelt and others.

"The report we should do has been done. It seems that the following things are not suitable for us to know. If nothing else, should General Sims and I say goodbye?" Benson said.

"Please give me some advice, please." Roosevelt nodded and said.

"Damn it, the Germans just ended the war and began to threaten the United States! They forgot where the Germans' food, minerals, accessories and loans came from in this war! Why do they point fingers at the diplomatic strategies of the United States?" Taft couldn't help but complain loudly after the two U.S. Navy generals had just left the venue.

Taft's words were full of dissatisfaction with Germany. He even believed that after the British fell, the Germans would sooner or later become the second enemy of the Americans. Therefore, his words did not hide his hostility!
Chapter completed!