"Boom! Boom! Boom!" The shells of various caliber were exploding, and sometimes planes hovering in the sky dropped bombs. The defense line built by the US military was only persisting for a few hours under the fierce attack of the Chinese army.
In fact, after the US anti-tank forces were eliminated, they could no longer stop the Chinese army from advancing. After the Chinese army's armored forces broke through the US defense line, the next step was to use their huge forces to clear out the remaining US troops.
Under the attack of a large number of Chinese troops and Japanese mercenaries, the US army retreated step by step, and finally had to give up its front-line position and retreat into the city of San Luis Potosi. The Chinese army immediately launched a follow-up and began to pursue the situation.
With the assistance of artillery and the air force, clear the defense line outside San Luis Potosi.
San Luis Potosi is an important city in northern Mexico, but it has been destroyed several times in recent years. However, after each destruction, it will be rebuilt. The geographical location here is very important, and there is also
The fertile land is one of the main gathering places for the Mexicans. Therefore, after each war, when the army evacuated here, the Mexicans who had previously escaped would return here and rebuild their homes on the ruins. However, it didn't take long.
, the army came here again, and the war once again led the city. The Mexicans once again shots landed before San Luis Potosi and fled. It is estimated that after San Luis Potosi was bombed into ruins
, They will return to themselves and start to rebuild their homes.
The main force of the US military is deployed at a distance of 200 kilometers between the Panuco River and the San Diego River. San Luis Potosi is the core of this line of defense, where the US military deployed 500,000 troops.
Two hundred thousand people were deployed on the position. However, less than two days after the battle began, the defense line they were defending was broken by the Chinese army. The US anti-tank troops suffered losses, and the artillery was also seriously injured and injured. Ordinary infantry
Tens of thousands of people were also lost. The remaining people fled back to San Luis Potosi in a panic, relying on the fortifications near San Luis Potosi and the rigorous fortifications built in San Luis Potosi and attempted to defend them.
By the afternoon of August 25, the vanguard of the Chinese army had approached only five kilometers from San Luis Potosi, and the last line of defense of the US military was ahead. The remaining more than 400,000 US troops were defending again.
If the Chinese army wants to completely break through the US defense line, it must capture San Luis Potosi and annihilate these hundreds of thousands of US troops.
The news of the US anti-tank forces' defeat was sent to the US Army's General Davis and Lieutenant General Cole after returning to San Luis Potosi. This was a telegram drafted by Admiral Davis himself.
The telegram details the disastrous defeat of this battle and suggestions for improving the tactics and equipment of the US military in the future.
The most important point is that General Davis hopes that the U.S. Army Staff will agree to them abandon the Mexican battlefield and return to the United States to preserve their strength. However, this is obviously not the Chief of Staff Leonard.
Admiral Wood can decide such a big thing, no Minister of War Elihue.
Rut's agreement, not even President Theodore.
Roosevelt nodded, this was simply impossible. Once the US military withdraws from Mexico, the Chinese soldiers will point directly to the border between the United States and Mexico, and even the Chinese shells and bombs will definitely fall to the United States.
The local. This is a considerable test for the US government. They don’t know what reaction the American people will react after learning the news.
Leonard.
After receiving a telegram from Admiral Davis, General Wood immediately rushed to the Ministry of War and Minister Elihue.
Rut met. No matter what the result was, he had to consult Elihue first.
Rut's opinion is enough.
"God! What the hell is this happening? Didn't the anti-tank troops destroy hundreds of Chinese tanks and armored vehicles yesterday? Why did they suffer a defeat today? Even the defense line was broken by the Chinese?"
After the battle report, Elihue.
Minister Rut exclaimed immediately. His original good mood disappeared immediately because of the huge changes in the situation on the Mexican battlefield.
"His Excellency Minister, although our anti-tank weapons have the ability to destroy the Chinese tanks and armored vehicles, they also have many weaknesses. It was through yesterday's battle that the Chinese figured out the weaknesses of our anti-tank weapons, so they changed
After tactics, our anti-tank forces were finally wiped out!" Leonard.
Admiral Wood said.
Elihue.
Rut frowned, and the Mexican battlefield was defeated again, which would make the little confidence that the United States had finally accumulated lost again.
"His Excellency Minister, our 37mm anti-tank gun has an effective range of only 300 and can only penetrate 10mm steel plates at this distance.! The front armor of the Chinese light tank is 25mm thick, and the front of the armored vehicle is the front of the armored vehicle.
The armor is also as thick as 15 mm. Therefore, at a distance of 300 meters, our anti-tank guns cannot threaten them. At a distance of 200 meters, our anti-tank guns can penetrate 30 mm steel plates. But the Chinese
The medium tank's proof-mounted 57 mm thick, and at this distance, our anti-tank guns are powerless to do anything about it. However, the Chinese tank guns can easily destroy our anti-tank firepower points. In addition, the Chinese
The Mexican battlefield suffered a crushing defeat. Now General Davis has lost almost all anti-tank weapons, as well as most of the heavy artillery. The casualties of the troops are more than 50,000. The remaining forces have been withdrawn from St. Louis Po
Tosy is nearby. But Admiral Davis doesn't have much confidence in keeping San Luis Potosy!" Leonard.
Admiral Wood continued.
"Damn yellow-skinned monkeys, they actually used such a despicable and shameless tactic!" Elihu.
Minister Rut cursed.
"His Excellency Minister, we need to develop more powerful anti-tank weapons. And we also need to develop our tanks. Only in this way can we fight against the Chinese armored forces. If we blindly defend, we will always be at a disadvantage!"
Leonard.
Admiral Wood said.
"Our engineers are already developing new anti-tank guns. In addition, our tanks are also under experiments and have not yet been finalized. All this takes time, and what we need now is time!" Elihu
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Rut had a very headache. The constant failures on the front line put him, the Minister of War, under great pressure. If it weren't for Theodore.
If President Roosevelt unconditionally supports him, he would have probably stepped down long ago.
"His Excellency Minister, Admiral Davis hopes to give up the Mexican battlefield and return to the United States to preserve his strength!" Leonard.
Admiral Wood said.
"Give up Mexico? No, Your Excellency the President will not be the same!" Elihu.
Rut immediately shook his head.
"Mr. Minister, Admiral Davis's troops are now seriously insufficient and he has lost most of his heavy weapons. He can no longer resist the attack of the Chinese. If he persists, Admiral Davis's army will probably be defeated by the Chinese.
Eat it in one bite.” Leonard.
Admiral Wood explained that as the chief of staff of the U.S. Army, he is very familiar with the situation on the front line. From his perspective, Admiral Davis suggested giving up Mexico, which is completely in line with the serious situation facing the U.S. Army now
of.
"His Chief of Staff, I cannot answer you about this issue. So, I will go to the White House to report to the President. If the President agrees, then I will agree to your plan!" Elihu.
Minister Rut said.
"Okay, Minister!" Leonard.
Admiral Wood nodded.
When Elihue.
When Rut arrived at the White House, it was almost noon. However, Theodore.
President Roosevelt is still handling government affairs and has not had lunch yet. Theodore is only 54 years old.
President Roosevelt looked very old, his hair was completely white, his figure was no longer upright, and he was a little hunched. The huge pressure the United States is facing now is almost pressing on him. Even Theodore.
No matter how strong President Roosevelt is, it is difficult to bear.
"His Excellency President!" Enter Theodore.
After President Roster's office, Elihue.
Rut stood respectfully in front of the desk.
"Sit down, Rut. What happened? Your face is not very good!" Theodore.
President Roosevelt said.
Elihue.
Minister Rut sat down and said, "His Excellency the President, there is a bad news coming from the front line!"
Theodore.
President Roosevelt frowned and looked at Elihue.
Rut, but didn't say anything.
"In the battle this morning, the Chinese broke through our defense line. The anti-tank troops that were highly anticipated were almost completely destroyed. Now the defense line has been broken through by the Chinese, and our army has retreated to San Luis Potosi to defend!"
Laixiu.
Minister Rut continued.
"What's going on? Didn't the telegram from yesterday say that our anti-tank forces can restrain the Chinese armored forces?" Theodore.
President Roosevelt asked in surprise.
"His Excellency the President, our anti-tank weapons have limited power and range. Once the Chinese tanks fire outside our range, we can do nothing. Now we are developing more powerful anti-tank weapons, but this is still
It will take some time to mass production!" Elihu.