"Minister Meyer, I think there is a problem that the Navy also needs to pay attention to!" The admiral looked at the confident look of Navy Minister George von Lengelke Meyer and couldn't help but remind him.
"Oh? General Pershing, do you have any suggestions?" Secretary Meyer asked.
"Didn't the Chinese use aircraft to sink all the battleships of the British and French naval fleets in Sicily? I'm not exaggerating the Chinese's combat effectiveness, but it's true. It's just that on the Mexican battlefield, the Chinese air force
Showed very strong combat power
"If they use fighter planes to deal with our navy, what should we do?" Admiral Pershing said with some worry. Only when the US Navy defeats the Chinese Navy can the United States have any hope of winning this war. Admiral Pershing
The general also didn't want the navy to be defeated, so he reminded him.
Theodore.
President Roosevelt and others also looked at Secretary Meyer. There was a precedent of the Chinese using aircraft to wipe out more than ten battleships of the British and French naval fleets, which made them attach great importance to it.
"Thank you General Pershing for your concern for the Navy. However, we are ready! After the Battle of Sicily, the Navy has attached great importance to this issue. All our warships have been equipped with anti-aircraft weapons. Chinese aircraft must
It is impossible to sink our capital ships. As long as they come, we can shoot them down.
In addition, the range of Chinese aircraft is greatly restricted. According to our understanding of the Sicilian naval battle, Chinese aircraft can only be located two hundred kilometers away from the coast. As long as we operate within two hundred kilometers of the Mexican coast
, you will not be threatened by their aircraft!" Minister Meyer said. After the Battle of Sicily broke out
Later, the U.S. Navy was also greatly shocked. You must know that the combined fleet of the British and French navies has more than ten state-of-the-art battleships. Compared with the U.S. Navy, such strength is not much weaker. But it is
All the planes sank to the bottom of the sea under the attack of the Chinese aircraft, which undoubtedly made the U.S. Navy feel a great threat. Fortunately, since
The intelligence they received from the British Navy made them feel relieved. As long as they fought in waters more than two hundred kilometers away from the coast, there would be no problem. At the same time, the U.S. Navy also began to install anti-aircraft weapons on its warships.
In order to cope with possible strikes from the sky. After doing all this, the entire U.S. Navy felt that everything was safe!
"Secretary Meyer, the Navy must be prepared. America's hope lies entirely with the Navy!" Theodore.
President Roosevelt reminded that if the navy wins, then the United States has hope. If the navy also fails, it will be almost impossible for the United States to win the war. Therefore, Theodore.
President Roosevelt also had great expectations for the U.S. Navy.
"Yes, Mr. President, your defense line and the U.S. Navy will never let you down. We will definitely defeat the evil Chinese, defend the security of the United States, and drive the Chinese out of the American continent!" Minister Meyer looked sure of victory.
appearance.
Theodore.
President Roosevelt nodded, not sure if he really believed Meyer's guarantee. However, at this time, he seemed to have no other choice but to trust the Navy.
"General Wood, General Pershing, I hope that the Rio Grande defense line can be held before the decisive battle between the U.S. Navy and the Chinese Navy. Of course, if there is nothing we can do, then we also need to control the battle as far as possible in the southern United States.
!" said President Roosevelt.
"Yes, Your Excellency, the Army will definitely complete its mission!" Leonard.
General Wood said. There are many rivers in the southern United States, which can effectively delay the attack of the Chinese army. If the Chinese can be blocked at the Rio Grande, that would be great. If they cannot be blocked, then rely on the southern United States.
Those rivers can also buy the United States more time. Of course, they don't want to come to this point. Once the war burns to the United States, even if the United States wins the war, it will definitely pay a devastating price.
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"Okay, everyone, that's it for today's meeting! I'm waiting for news of your triumph!" Theodore.
President Roosevelt said.
"Your Excellency, I have one more request!" General Pershing said suddenly.
"Oh? Is there anything I can do to help?" Theodore.
President Roosevelt asked. General Pershing, as the commander of the Rio Grande Defense Line, also played a great role in driving President Taft out of the White House. Therefore, Theodore.
President Roosevelt also respected General Pershing, saying that General Pershing was a soldier who truly fought for the interests of the United States.
"Well, Your Excellency, we have too many troops on the Rio Grande line, and I need a deputy.
I think General Davis is very suitable for this position. Therefore, I hope to get the support of His Excellency the President!" General Pershing said. Although he knew that it would be difficult to make this request directly to President Theodore Luo.
It was a bit rude. But he also knew that this was the best opportunity. As long as President Theodore Roosevelt nodded, General Davis would be able to escape the blame this time.
Everyone else looked at Theodore.
President Roosevelt, no one said anything. Secretary of War Elihu.
Root and Army Chief of Staff Leonard.
Admiral Wood frowned. They did not expect that Admiral Pershing would make such a request at this time.
Theodore.
President Roosevelt was stunned, then thought for a few seconds, and finally said: "Okay! As long as it is beneficial to defeating the Chinese, I will support it. General Davis will report to the Rio Grande Defense Line soon!"
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"Thank you, Mr. President, I promise that I will definitely keep the Chinese from the south of the Rio Grande!" General Pershing said happily.
General Pershing originally planned to go to the Rio Grande Defense Line with General Davis. However, he had to leave the next day and rush back to the front line. From the Chief of Staff of the Grand River Defense Line Payton.
The urgent telegram sent by Lieutenant General March stated that the Chinese army has begun large-scale mobilization in the near future and is likely to launch an attack on the Rio Grande defense line in the near future. Moreover, the Chinese Air Force has begun to organize large-scale mobilizations.
Entering US airspace. All this shows that the Chinese attack is imminent.
Under such circumstances, General Pershing could no longer waste time in Washington. He immediately took a train from Washington to the front line. At the same time, he sent telegrams to the troops on the front line, asking them to be more vigilant and pay close attention to the Chinese.
Once the Chinese launch an attack, according to the previously scheduled plan, they must resist the Chinese attack and defend the line of defense. At the same time, General Pershing also asked Payton.
Lieutenant General March ordered Army Aviation troops to attack Chinese aircraft entering U.S. airspace. No matter what, the arrogance of the Chinese must be combated.
Since October 1st, the Chinese army has begun ordinary mobilization. The 7th Army and the 8th Army, which are the main offensive forces, have begun to assemble towards the two cities of Nuevo Laredo and Reynosa. In addition to these two armies,
Most of the remaining dozens of infantry divisions will also be strengthened under the command of these two armies. In addition, Japanese mercenaries and North Korean mercenaries will also be mobilized, which undoubtedly caused tension in the US military across the river. For fear of China
The army will attack immediately.
In addition to the mobilization of army troops, Chinese Air Force fighter planes also frequently flew over the Rio Grande River into the United States, either to spy on the movements of U.S. troops or to attack U.S. troops on the line of defense. The U.S. Army Air Force's fighter planes also responded one after another. However, although
The US military has an absolute advantage in numbers, but in air battles, they cannot take advantage at all. In every air battle, the losses of both sides are more than one to five.
"Commander, we have discovered an American airport, just northwest of Laredo. It is only more than 40 kilometers away from the Rio Grande. I suggest destroying this US military airport. Even if they cannot destroy their fighter planes, as long as they
If the airport is blown up, the Americans will have holes in this section of their defense for at least a week." Major General Hu Liming, commander of the 7th Fighter Wing of the Chinese Air Force, suggested.
"Commander, I also think this method is feasible! In the past few days, our fighters will be besieged by American aircraft. Although the performance of the Americans' Hurricane and [Fighters] is relatively rubbish, they have a huge numerical advantage. Often we
After a fighter jet shoots down an American plane, it will be besieged by other American planes. Under such circumstances, the performance advantage of our fighter planes will not be revealed at all!" said Major General Jiang Shaozhong, commander of the 2nd Wing of the Chinese Air Force.
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"Okay! If everyone thinks it's feasible, let's do it!" Air Force Deputy Commander Lieutenant General Feng Yong said.
On the second day, that is, in the morning of October 4, the Chinese Air Force was busy at several airports south of the Rio Grande River before dawn. One after another, planes began to refuel, replenish ammunition, etc.
For this bombing, the Chinese Air Force will dispatch a group of forty HB'Hongyan bombers, and a group of F5'Haidongqing fighter jets to escort them. In addition, the other two fighter groups of the 7th Fighter Wing will
Will also be waiting at the airport at any time
If the attacking fleet is besieged by the US Army Air Force, they will take off to respond. However, according to calculations, this problem should not arise. The US military airport is only fifty kilometers away from the Rio Grande. Even if it is full
The bomb's HB'Hongyan and fighter jets only took half an hour to arrive. By the time other aircraft from the US Army Air Force arrived, the Chinese Air Force's bombers had already completed dropping the bomb and began to return!