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Everyone in the conference room nodded in agreement. In fact, even if they wanted to declare war on China and Germany, the US Congress would definitely not be able to pass it.

Roosevelt rubbed his brows, thought for a moment, and said in a deep voice, "The top priority now is to rescue Hawaii. If Hawaii is captured by Japan, the United States may lose a chance to lead the world!" He looked at Deputy Secretary of the War Department Marshall and said : "George, what's the situation with the ground forces in Hawaii? How long can they last?"

"If the Japanese really made up their minds to take Hawaii, it would be difficult for us to hold there." Brigadier General George Cartlett Marshall was speaking, the only active Army general in the conference room today.Hearing Roosevelt's question, he just shook his head and smiled wryly: "Mr. President, you know the situation of the U.S. Army. Compared with China and Germany, we can only be regarded as militia at best. Even compared with Japan, we are completely At a disadvantage. The U.S. Army has only a few 10 people so far, and the troops in Hawaii are only more than 10... In addition, there are more than [-] marines. If the Japanese really want to land, how many troops they may invest I'm afraid it will exceed [-]! Moreover, the command of the sea and the air are on their side, and it is difficult for our reinforcements to arrive, so the key to keeping Hawaii is to regain the command of the sea!"

"Admiral Marshall is right, we must immediately transfer warships from the Atlantic to support the Pacific Fleet!" Lieutenant General William Leahy echoed: "Now the Pacific Fleet only has two battleships, the battleship West Virginia and the aircraft carrier Enterprise, available. They Because I went to San Diego to perform a mission, I was not in Pearl Harbor and escaped the catastrophe. However, it is impossible to fight the Japanese Combined Fleet with this strength. I suggest that the Yorktown, Wasp, and Raider be transferred from the Atlantic Fleet. Three aircraft carriers, six battleships including USS Idaho, USS New Mexico, USS Mississippi, USS New York, USS Texas, and USS Arkansas, as well as a group of auxiliary ships such as heavy cruisers, light cruisers, and destroyers, will join the Pacific Fleet. We can concentrate four aircraft carriers and seven battleships in the Pacific Ocean in a short period of time, and we should have the strength to fight the Japanese navy."

"When will these warships be in place?" Roosevelt frowned slightly.

"Up to 20 days. As long as Hawaii can last for 20 days, the Navy can send a fairly powerful fleet to reinforce it." William Leahy replied.

20 days!Can Hawaii last 20 days?Roosevelt's eyebrows could not help but knit together again.If Hawaii cannot hold back, it will be difficult for the United States to counterattack in the future.What's more troublesome is that once Hawaii is lost, the United States will fall into a comprehensive strategic passivity in the Pacific Ocean.Not only will the line of communication with Australia be exposed to the threat of the Japanese fleet, even the west coast of the United States will hardly be attacked... and the overall situation of the entire world anti-fascist war will also take a sharp turn for the worse.Because when Hawaii was captured and the west coast was threatened, the United States would naturally expand its navy to counterattack Hawaii, and the assistance to Britain and France would inevitably be greatly reduced.

At this time, a White House secretary gently opened the door and handed a document to the US Secretary of State Hull. Hull glanced at it, his face changed drastically, and he shouted: "China and Germany have just issued a report to the United Kingdom, France, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Belgium have declared war!"

"What!?" Roosevelt shook his head, as if he was thinking hard about something. Suddenly he raised his eyebrows and grinned: "The Chinese and the Germans picked a good time to declare war. !"

Hull was taken aback when he heard the words, and then there was a gleam of joy on his face, and he suddenly realized: "So, now Britain and France have not declared war on Japan, and we have not formed an alliance with Britain and France. They have declared war in advance under such circumstances. I just don’t want to wait for the United States, Britain and France to form an alliance before declaring war to avoid us getting involved...Moreover, if we want to form an alliance with China in order to defend Hawaii, then the Chinese can also ask us to declare war on Britain and France, at least they can no longer support Britain and France. See Speaking of China and Germany, at least China still wants to maintain friendly relations with the United States, which is indeed a good thing in the current difficult environment."

"But the price is also high!" Harry Hopkins took a deep breath, "If we are afraid of being involved in a war against China and Germany, and do not form an alliance with Britain and France, they may not last long, and once the European continent is controlled by Hitler... ...God knows if this lunatic has something for the East Coast?"

Before Hopkins could finish speaking, President Roosevelt waved his hand and interrupted: "Harry, although I really hope to help all the people in the world who are fighting against dictatorship, tyranny and aggression, I am the President of the United States first, and I am the president of the United States." Benefits are paramount to me, and everything else can be sacrificed!"

After Harlem Hopkins and Cordell Hull glanced at each other, Hopkins said: "Mr. President, is the United States going to ally with China and Germany to carve up the world?"

Roosevelt tilted his head, thought for a while, smiled and said, "This is an option, but it's not the time yet." Having said that, he winked at Harry Hopkins, "As long as the British mainland If there is no fall, the east coast of the United States will not be in danger. Then we will help Britain, France and Germany, and at the same time concentrate our efforts to defeat Japan and take back Hawaii... and then attack Papua New Guinea and East Australia, which were captured by Japan. The war should be over."

Most of the people in the conference room were confused, but Hopkins and Marshall understood Roosevelt's meaning very well, because the Manhattan Project in the United States should also be fruitful by then!In this way, China, the United States and Germany have become countries with ultimate weapons, and the world war will naturally be unstoppable.

"Then what if Britain can't defend its homeland?" Hopkins frowned and asked, "Could it be that the United States has abandoned Britain and France and instead formed an alliance with China and Germany?"

Roosevelt looked at Hopkins very solemnly, smiled deeply, and said, "Yes, Harry. God saves those who save themselves. If the British can't even keep their homeland, how will the United States save them?"

At this moment, the door of the conference room was pushed open again, and a young man in a navy uniform hurried up to Roosevelt, leaned into his ear, and whispered, "Mr. President, Pearl Harbor was hit by the second wave of Japanese troops." Bombing! Tennessee, Arizona, Nevada . . . are sunk."

Chapter 0792 Admiral's decision ([-]) Roosevelt's plan

"Gentlemen! We lost four more battleships just now!" Roosevelt said with a gloomy face, "But I believe that the huge production capacity of the United States will soon make up for all the losses."

He paused and said: "In addition, we have a Yorktown-class aircraft carrier that will be completed in two months, and two Essex-class aircraft carriers have already started... After Congress passes the decision to declare war, I plan to continue Start construction of 1 to 2 ships in one breath! Well, the American shipyards can build as many ships as they can! A small Japan will not be our opponent."

"Mr. President, but there are China and Germany behind Japan. If Britain and France cannot defeat them on the mainland...these two countries will soon master the production capacity comparable to that of the United States." Harry Hopkins reminded Dao: "If the United States does not intend to form an alliance with China and Germany now, it should increase its aid to Britain and France. Because aid to Britain and France is a bargaining chip between the United States and China and Germany, especially the British mainland must not be lost!"

"It's like China and Germany aiding Japan to fight against us?" Roosevelt said to himself, "Britain and France were Japan's allies before. How can we convince those people in Congress? What a headache!" He stretched out his hand and pressed Pressing his temple, he said with a wry smile, "Okay, Harry, you should go to England immediately, and try to get Britain and France to declare war on Japan..." He glanced at Marshall at this point.

Marshall understood what the president meant, and immediately showed a look of heartache, "We can now provide 300 M3 Grant Lee tanks, 1000 75mm cannons, 20 rifles, and 300 aircraft. Mr. President, there can be no more."

Roosevelt looked at Harry Hopkins again. "Is this enough, Harry?"

Hopkins frowned, shook his head and said: "And the Soviet Union, they are now restraining the 30 troops of the Chinese and the 200 million troops of the Russian Empress. If Stalin was really killed by that Anastasia With the Empress gone, the Russian Empire will most likely be free to join China and Germany."

Roosevelt took a breath, shook his head and said, "But the things given to the British and French are not free, but does Stalin have the money to pay the bill? Can Congress agree to give weapons to the Communists?"

"I can go to Tbilisi first, and meet with Stalin, and then talk about it, if the Soviet Union can provide us with some practical help in fighting against Japan, such as ordering the Comintern Army (Chinese Communist Volunteer Army) in the Far East in the name of the Comintern to fight against Japan. If we fight against Japan, I believe Congress will agree to lend a sum of money to the Soviet Union." Hopkins said.

"Okay, let's go see him then." Roosevelt frowned, as if thinking of something.He then said to Hull: "Kordell, you go to China to meet President Luo Yiqun and Chief of Staff Luo Yaoguo, and discuss with them the possibility of avoiding a war between China, the United States and Germany. In addition... instruct Ambassador Johnson to let him Start negotiations with the CCP and tell them that the United States is now ready to recognize the Socialist Republic of the Far East. If the Far East Republic can promise to attack the Japanese army in the Far East within 3 months, the United States can provide a loan to the Comintern Army in the Far East to purchase American weapons and equipment. .”

Secretary of State Hull was taken aback when he heard the words, hesitated for a while, and then reminded the President in a low voice, "Mr. President, the positions of the Communist Party of China and the Nationalist Government in this war do not seem to be opposing positions. They must be colluding behind the scenes..."

Roosevelt smiled faintly, "Of course I know that they have collusion, but the fact that there is collusion does not mean that they really trust each other, especially the CCP!" A sneer flashed on the pink face, "Do you still remember the American Independence Day on July 7th this year? Did they publish the piece of "Ode to Democracy" on their "Red Star"? This article is very clearly showing favor to the United States. And at the end of the article, the CCP also very veiledly attacked the Chinese Nationalist Government The line of aggression and expansion and fascist dictatorship.”

At the end of July, American Ambassador Johnson and the embassy military attache Stilwell submitted the translation and analysis report of "Ode to Democracy" to their respective superiors.Both believe that the CCP now hopes to improve relations with the United States, and even hopes to get help from the United States to a certain extent... For example, they hope that the United States can recognize the "Socialist Republic of the Far East" and provide economic or military assistance to the country.However, Johnson and Stilwell held different views on whether the CCP would become a "democratic force" to contain the Nationalist government after receiving aid.

Ambassador Jansen believes that China's democratic process is advancing steadily and slowly, and the Chinese people are not dissatisfied with this process. What they are most concerned about now is what benefits they can get from China's aggression and expansion!In a sense, the 6 million Chinese people have now become the "accomplices" of the Kuomintang, and even the CCP itself is reaping benefits from it.Therefore, aiding the CCP is meaningless.And Jensen also believes that the small amount of aid that the United States can provide will not help to change the balance of power between the two factions in China. Even after receiving the aid, the CCP will still sit on the chariot of the Nationalist government to expand southward!Jensen also told Secretary of State Hull in his report: According to reliable sources, the CCP is currently mobilizing its main force to form the so-called Southward Army, with a total strength of 15 to 20 troops. Its target should be locked in the Indochina Peninsula or India!Moreover, after this southward corps followed the Chinese National Defense Forces to fight southward, the CCP’s armed forces left in China are running low... Ambassador Jensen believes that the transfer of military forces abroad is likely to be the CCP’s participation in China’s domestic warfare for the future. Election preparations!

Stilwell had higher expectations for the CCP, believing that as long as they received enough support, they would definitely be able to contain China in the future "World Anti-Fascist War".If China's force is contained within the country and unable to reinforce Germany, Britain, France and the Soviet Union are likely to defeat Hitler's army!The United States, on the other hand, could become the leading power in the world after the war together with Britain, France, Japan and the Soviet Union (Stilwell didn't know that Japan would attack Pearl Harbor at the time).

Roosevelt, on the other hand, adopted the advice of American Ambassador Johnson and turned a blind eye to the CCP's overtures.But the current situation is different.Roosevelt picked up the coffee cup on the table, took a sip, and said with a wry smile: "Now the United States is being attacked by Japan! And in the next six months to one year, the situation on the Pacific battlefield is likely to be unfavorable to the United States. If The CCP can open up a second battlefield against Japan in the coastal area of ​​the Far East at this time, which can effectively reduce the pressure on the Pacific battlefield.” He then glanced at Marshall again, “George, what do you think of this plan?”

Marshall frowned and thought for a while. "Mr. President, Khabarovsk, the capital of the Far Eastern Republic controlled by the CCP, is only more than 1400 kilometers away from Tokyo, the capital of Japan. The B-17 Sky Fortress we currently have can send 907 kilograms of bombs there. If the Far Eastern Republic can join the Of course, it is very beneficial to fight against Japan! But there are two problems.” Marshall glanced at Roosevelt, who was full of expectations, and sighed, “The first problem is that the line of communication between us and the Far Eastern Republic must pass through Japan. The sea area controlled; the second difficulty is that the Chinese Communist Party has not enough troops in the Far East Republic to defeat the Japanese Army. If... "

"These are not problems!" Roosevelt waved his hand and interrupted Marshall's words. He said with a deep smile: "With the backing of the Republic of China, the Japanese dare not do anything to the CCP and the Chinese transport ships loaded with American munitions! Unless ... Japan can show enough value!" The president glanced at Chief of Naval Operations Lieutenant Admiral Leahy. "The key to China's attitude is likely to be Hawaii! It must be rescued as soon as possible, and it must not be allowed to fall into the hands of Japan!"

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"Depth charge! Ready—release!"

The deck of the Japanese destroyer "Shiranui" was in chaos, and the Japanese sailors skillfully carried out the task of dropping depth charges.Depth charges in the shape of small oil barrels were continuously thrown into the sea by the launcher.

At the same time, on the nearby ocean, Japanese destroyers such as "Tanikaze", "Isokaze", and "Hamakaze" were also dropping depth charges into the sea with the greatest enthusiasm.And farther away, those precious aircraft carriers and battleships of the Japanese United Fleet, under the protection of a bunch of destroyers and light cruisers, set up an anti-submarine formation and circled in the sea.

On the bridge of the Nagato battleship, Lieutenant General Yamamoto 56 was frowning, watching the anti-submarine battle taking place in the distance through a telescope.

It is estimated that having learned the lessons of the 9.18 War, the anti-submarine capabilities of the Japanese Navy have improved by leaps and bounds.Precious foreign exchange was spent without hesitation, and the advanced deep nanosystems of the United Kingdom or the United States were bought back one after another, and then concentrated their efforts on counterfeiting.Now every destroyer and light cruiser has advanced deep nacers, and has also undergone strict anti-submarine training!But just now, there was still an American submarine that came out of nowhere, sneaked into the destroyer's sentry circle, and fired a torpedo at a troop carrier (it probably couldn't find a chance to attack the aircraft carrier)!Throwing thousands of Japanese troops into the sea... looked like it would have drowned hundreds of them anyway.

Of course, if some of the animals in the army drown, they will drown. Vice Admiral Yamamoto will not feel distressed!But the problem is that the location of the United Fleet has also been exposed.The communications staff officer just came to report that he had intercepted a mysterious radio signal not long ago, which was probably sent by the American submarine.In other words, the location of the Japanese aircraft carrier has now been exposed!If it weren't for the destruction of the US military airport on Oahu and the two aircraft carriers in Pearl Harbor, the outcome of this battle would be unpredictable.

"Your Excellency, Commander! The destroyer reports that the American submarine has been sunk!" At this moment, Chief of Staff Ugaki Tsune suddenly shouted excitedly.Yamamoto looked back and saw that he was handing a telegram to him.

"Oh? Got it." Yamamoto 56 didn't reach out to pick up the battle report from the "Shiranui", but said indifferently: "Are you ready for the third wave of air strikes?"

"Not yet..." This is the communication staff handing another telegram to Yu Yuanchen. After Yu Yuan quickly glanced at it, his brows gradually frowned, "The telegram from the Navy Command, China and Germany have declared war on Britain and France." But they refused to declare war on the United States! And the military command ordered us to take Hawaii at all costs."

"Well, that's expected." Yamamoto 56 said with a stern face, and said with a sneer: "The empire has no right to ask them to do anything, and we can only do everything by ourselves!" As he spoke, his tone suddenly increased, "However, as long as the empire captures Hawaii, China and Germany will definitely not be willing to abandon the empire, and the empire will have a chance to turn around... order the Second Fleet (now the battleship fleet) of Deputy Takeshi Toyoda to go to Oahu Island and prepare to bombard Pearl Hong Kong; notify the Army and Marine Corps to prepare for landing operations. In addition to the US battleships and heavy cruisers, the third wave of air strikes will also attack the US coastal defense batteries at Pearl Harbor."

"Hi!" Chief of Staff Yu Yuantang nodded heavily, and immediately turned around to assign tasks to the staff.

At this time, at Pearl Harbor, 150 nautical miles away from the Japanese fleet, Admiral Kimmel, commander of the US Pacific Fleet, was in a daze with a telegram.The telegram was sent by submarine S-47 of the Pacific Fleet.It was this submarine that discovered the Japanese Combined Fleet in the northeast of Oahu, and under the command of the captain, Captain Esther, under the hot-headed command, he found a gap from the side and rear of the Japanese Fleet and slipped past the destroyer's sentry circle. , sunk a Japanese transport ship with a torpedo, and then under the siege of several Japanese destroyers... pretended to be dead and escaped!But now Kimmel is not in the mood to think about the life and death of the S-47, his attention is all attracted by the telegram sent by the submarine.Because, the S-47 report mentioned a large number of Japanese transport ships!

Seeing this news, Admiral Kimmel knew that something was really wrong!Uh, now the Pacific Fleet has let the Japanese blow up a person and capsize, and the situation is already very bad.But it's not the most terrible thing. The most terrible thing is that the Japanese are going to take advantage of the falsehood to capture Hawaii!Then he and the entire Pacific Fleet will become captives of the Japanese!

"Hess, what happened again?"

Lieutenant General Short, the supreme commander of the U.S. Army in Hawaii, walked into Kimmel's headquarters with a dark face.As soon as he saw Kimmel's face as pale as a dead man, he couldn't help asking.

"Walter, I have the worst news." Kimmel took a deep breath and glanced at Short.

"Is there any worse news than the paralysis of the Pacific Fleet?" Short asked Kimmel with a sideways glance.

"I think so, the Japanese are probably coming to occupy Hawaii! S-47 spotted the Japanese fleet, and there are many transport ships, obviously used to carry landing troops." Kimmel handed over the telegram in his hand. Short.

"God! This can't be true, can it?" Short took a look at the telegram and couldn't help but gasped.The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and the fall of Hawaii were very different things for the United States.

"How many people are there in the Army? How many cannons? How many tanks? Is the ammunition sufficient?" Kimmel anxiously asked a series of questions.

Short smiled wryly, "The army's losses are not that great, and there are still more than 2 people...but many of them are logistics troops, National Guards, ground crews and air defense troops of the Army Aviation Base, and only one can really fight. The 7th infantry division that just arrived. There are 4 battalions of artillery, 1 battalion of anti-tank guns, and 1 battalion of anti-aircraft guns. Among them, 1 battalion is equipped with 12 155mm howitzers, and the other 3 battalions are equipped with 36 105mm howitzers and anti-tank guns. The battalion has 75 37mm and 32mm guns; in addition, each infantry regiment is also equipped with 12 37mm anti-tank guns, 39 60mm and 81mm mortars. There is a battalion of tanks (there is no historical period), equipped with 38 M -3 Grant Lee medium tanks, 38 Stuart light tanks. As for the supply of ammunition, it is very sufficient, and there are several large weapons storage warehouses on Oahu Island, which store some weapons and ammunition left over from World War I. It is no problem to equip a division. But the problem is that there are not so many sources of troops on Oahu at the moment."

Hearing this, Kimmel's face brightened a little. He thought for a while and said, "If I remember correctly, the 7th Division is on Oahu, right?" , Said: "Okay! That's good, it seems that Hawaii can still be defended. The navy has many forts around Pearl Harbor, deploying a large number of 10-inch and 12-inch shore guns..."