The United States has operated Pearl Harbor for a long time and has accumulated a large amount of strategic materials here, the most important of which is the 4.5 million tons of heavy oil. It is very difficult to store so much oil during the war. In the original
Historically, Japan spared the most important oil depot and attacked the lowest-valued battleships. This was tantamount to forcing the United States to eliminate its fallen battleships and rely entirely on aircraft carriers for operations. The completely transformed U.S. military gave it to Midway Island more than half a year later.
Japan hits hard.
In this time and space, the Japanese immediately attacked the American oil depot, causing losses far beyond the imagination of both the United States and Japan. The heavy oil burned and exploded immediately, rising hundreds of meters in flames, like a volcanic eruption.
Several Japanese carrier-based aircraft did not come to escape, but were all engulfed in flames.
From the first moment of the explosion, it indicates that the fire cannot be controlled at all. Wherever the heavy oil flows, it will turn into a sea of fire. The scene when China bombed Keelung has reappeared, but Pearl Harbor is obviously more miserable than Keelung because
Pearl Harbor's oil supply is dozens of times that of Keelung.
The resort town of Hawaii turned into a hell on earth in an instant. The American soldiers who were enjoying their vacation suddenly received an air raid warning. They ran out in a panic, and then saw the sky full of fire engulfing them.
Facing the Japanese navy, these soldiers may have no fear, but facing the raging fire, these American soldiers were terrified.
Some people tried to use fire hoses to stop the fire, but the burning of heavy oil could not be solved by water. On the contrary, the large amount of high-temperature water vapor caused many American soldiers to be scalded.
Most of the soldiers began to run frantically to the warships, hoping to drive the warships out of this purgatory. However, the second wave of Japanese attack aircraft also arrived. These people did not expect that the war would become so simple. They had already seen it.
The fire spread to the dock within half an hour, and several moored ships had already been set alight.
American soldiers boarded the warships one after another. At this time, the Japanese launched merciless bombings on these warships. The US military in panic could not break through the blockade. There were bombings from outside and huge fires inside. The US Pacific Fleet soon
Reached a dead end.
The commander, Admiral Kimmel, sensed that the situation was not good as soon as the fire burned. However, he had no choice but to report the situation to Washington. Then he decisively ordered all U.S. Navy soldiers to evacuate the Pearl in small boats as soon as possible.
Harbor, run wherever you can, just leave Pearl Harbor.
Kimmel himself and some close aides found a small yacht, and they fled to the sea on the yacht. Looking back at the bustling Pearl Harbor in the past, it had completely turned into a fiery purgatory. Everyone and facilities on the island were destroyed.
Most were destroyed.
Among them, six of the eight U.S. battleships were engulfed in fire. The Arizona and the Tennessee were the first to rush out of Pearl Harbor because they were relatively close to the exit. However, they were violently attacked by Japanese torpedo planes, and the two battleships were completely hit by the planes.
Shen.
In addition, the three aircraft carriers that caused the most heartache to the United States, the USS Enterprise, the USS Lexington, and the USS Saratoga, were all in the port. The three aircraft carriers, together with all the professional pilots, were almost killed in the fire. Only
A few people escaped on cruise ships.
The loss of warships is still a small matter, but the loss of personnel is what makes the United States the most heartbroken. All the well-trained naval soldiers and commanders were not lost on the battlefield. Instead, they were swallowed up by fire, and many island residents were also killed.
Suffered an unreasonable disaster.
The fire could not be extinguished at all. All the trees and vegetation on the island burned, and there was no way to survive. A considerable number of people died due to thick smoke and suffocation, and then the bodies were turned to ashes by the fierce fire.
Japan only sent two attack waves in total, and the Pacific Fleet was reduced to nothing. At the same time, Pearl Harbor was completely burned to ashes. In fact, the fire organization burned for a month before it finally stopped because the heavy oil was burned out. A month later
The high-temperature roasting turned the entire Pearl Harbor into a ceramic handicraft, and the ground became extremely hard. If this hard shell could not be removed, I am afraid that the place would become barren.
In addition, the thick black smoke caused serious environmental problems. Following the airflow, the black smoke came to the United States. A large amount of black rain fell on the west coast of the United States, as if it was the end of the world.
The serious consequences of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor completely shocked the United States. As soon as it was attacked, President Roosevelt summoned the main members of the government. What the United States needs most now is to know how much damage it has suffered. What will happen next?
How should the war be fought?
Marshall, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, looked very solemn. He held a thin piece of paper in his hand, but it was as heavy as a mountain: "Mr. President, three aircraft carriers, eight battleships, two heavy cruisers, four light cruisers,
Five destroyers and seven supply ships were all lost. What is even worse is that more than 15,000 naval soldiers, carrier-based aircraft pilots, maintenance, logistics, shipbuilding, medical and other professionals died in the sea of fire.
And even if we can still control Pearl Harbor, it can no longer be used as a fulcrum at sea. If we want to continue to deal with the Japanese, we must use San Diego and other places on the west coast as bases. The round-trip distance has increased by thousands of kilometers, just for logistical supplies.
It will give us a lot of headaches!”
Every time Marshall said something, Roosevelt's heart twitched. This was the essence of American maritime power. Now it was all gone. As long as he closed his eyes, Roosevelt felt that there was a burning sea of fire in front of him. He seemed to be able to see Japan.
The man was smiling proudly with a ferocious look on his face.
Bang! Roosevelt slammed the table: "Gentlemen, no matter how difficult it is, the United States will not surrender. Japan used a despicable sneak attack to turn Pearl Harbor into a sea of fire. We will use a more powerful attack to make the entire Japan four
The island has turned into a sea of fire. If Japan can kill 10,000 of us, they will have to pay the price of 10 million!"
Roosevelt gritted his teeth and said: "Gentlemen, the United States declares war on Japan immediately. What you need to do is to find a way to teach Japan a lesson and help the United States win."
Roosevelt set the tone, and the entire United States moved at high speed. Before declaring war, Roosevelt first sent a message to Beijing. Roosevelt was not an idiot. Of course he was sure that the United States could defeat Japan, but if the price was too high, there would be no way.
value.
In particular, Roosevelt was worried that Japan would take the opportunity to invade the west coast of the United States, which would cause war on the mainland of the United States. This was something the United States absolutely did not want to see.
Now all over the world, only China can help the United States. Once China's ten aircraft carriers are dispatched and can even intercept and kill Japan's combined fleet, Roosevelt will have to ask for help from China.
But at this time, Qiao Yu could not hide his joy. In the original time and space, China was the first to start a war with Japan. In this time and space, China successfully dragged on to the end to participate in the war. Everything was as perfect as imagined.
Faced with Roosevelt's request, Qiao Yu would certainly not agree to the United States easily. Now is the time for China to wait for a price. If the Yankees want China to help share the pressure, they must show full sincerity, otherwise everything will be in vain.
Delusion.
Of course, China is still very generous in words. The Chinese government immediately expressed condolences to the Americans who were attacked. At the same time, Qiao Yu announced that he would provide a medical team of 200 people to the United States to help treat injured Americans. In addition, Qiao Yu also
The Chinese government donated 10 million Chinese dollars to the United States in the name of the United States.
The expression of the Chinese government undoubtedly moved the entire United States. However, Roosevelt knew that he most desired to participate in the war, but Qiao Yu did not express any expression at all. It seems that it is definitely not an easy task for China to contribute.
The Chinese government is unhurried, but British Prime Minister Churchill is ecstatic. In the past year, it was Britain itself that fought against Germany. Now, two idiots, Germany and Japan, have dragged the Soviet Union and the United States into the war. From a comparison of strength,
, the British side has already taken advantage.
The United States alone has industrial strength that far exceeds that of Germany. In addition, Churchill also knew that although China was still waiting and watching, Qiao Yu's various statements alone made it very clear that it was only a matter of time before China joined the anti-fascist camp.
By that time, Britain will have the backing of three major powers, and winning the war will no longer be a problem.
Churchill immediately had a good sleep, and Stalin was also relaxed. The United States finally joined the war, and the burden on the Soviet Union's shoulders was lightened a lot. Although the Soviet Union was still losing rapidly on the front, Stalin already had the confidence in his heart that the United States
Join in, and soon China will join in.
An unprecedentedly powerful anti-fascist alliance has taken shape, and the Soviet Union is finally safe and sound.
Some are happy, some are crying. The most angry person now is Hitler. He never thought that Japan would attack the United States at this time. This is simply an unforgivable mistake. Germany attacked the Soviet Union in order to quickly unify Europe.
As for the role of Japan, Hitler hoped to use Japan to contain China and the United States and prevent them from investing in Europe prematurely.
However, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan, an ally, not only failed to contain it, but also directly dragged the United States into the war. Didn't this cost Germany's life?
Although Germany and Japan are allies, they are obviously different bedfellows. Each has its own agenda. A frustrated Hitler even wanted to break away from the alliance with Japan.
But this is just a thought. Some things are irreversible. The United States' participation in the war has become inevitable. What Germany can do now is to defeat the Soviet Union before the United States is fully mobilized. By then, Germany will still have a glimmer of hope.
On the first night after Japan's sneak attack, all political centers in the world were plunged into unprecedented busyness, and all leaders were deploying national strategies.
The next day, President Roosevelt of the United States officially declared war on Japan. The United Kingdom declared war on Japan immediately after the United States. Three days later, the proud Germany declared war on the United States. The situation of a world war has been formed. All countries have set their sights on China. This is
The last big country, China's attitude is crucial! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (.) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.)