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Volume One: On the Songhua River Chapter 1,756: MacArthur Stirring Up the Trouble

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    I don¡¯t know whether the host, General Fernandez, did it intentionally or by omission, or because of selective amnesia. The welcome banquet he held included officers above the rank of colonel from the US, Philippine, British, and Australian armies, but one person was missing.  , leader of the military observation team at the U.S. Allied Forces Headquarters, general strategic adviser to the U.S. Southwest Pacific Theater, and Army four-star general General MacArthur.

    Perhaps General Fernandez was very indifferent to this arrogant American who nearly killed one hundred thousand of his soldiers on the Luzon battlefield. Perhaps it was because of his bad comments on MacArthur's personal integrity, and  It was despicable to leave his subordinates who were fighting a bloody battle with the Japanese army and run to Australia alone. Perhaps, the equally arrogant British general did not want to see that disgusting face.

    Therefore, at the grand welcome banquet, General MacArthur, who always liked to show off, was missing. Lieutenant General Jonathan certainly noticed this, but Lieutenant General Jonathan, who had been in the US Army for most of his life, probably guessed it.  At the same time, he was also quite disgusted with his former boss, the lieutenant general. Not to mention repeatedly suppressing his correct suggestions, just abandoning the troops and escaping alone was not worthy of his respect.

    The most likely thing is that General Fernandez and Lieutenant General Jonathan have a common view. Without the presence of the old guy MacArthur, the atmosphere will be more harmonious and pleasant, and they will be even more ashamed to be with him. Therefore, the General simply  He didn't mention this issue, so the Lieutenant General just pretended not to know and didn't ask a question.

    However, the two top commanders, who both deliberately avoided, suddenly came and made up their minds to be uninvited guests.  The officer who served as the master of ceremonies at the door didn't know the joints. When he saw General MacArthur, he walked in with his chest raised and his belly folded. He hurriedly shouted: "General MacArthur, the leader of the military observation team of the U.S. Allied Forces Headquarters, is here!"

    MacArthur was very dissatisfied with the fact that this British major officer did not call him another title, General Advisor of Strategy for the United States Southwest Pacific Theater, and snorted in his nose as an answer.  Of course, such a little person is not worthy of His Excellency, the General.

    There was silence in the hall, and all the officers' eyes were turned to this almost notorious American general.  The eyes of the British and Australian military officers were filled with disdain and surprise.  The American and Philippine military officers who escaped from death on Luzon Island.  You can see the dancing flames in your eyes.

    MacArthur came here with a lot of anger. After listening to his adjutant¡¯s report, he was so angry that he cursed the British guy, smashed his most beloved Chinese tea set, and drove here angrily.  If you don't invite me, I will come by myself. There is no such person in Asia and the Pacific.  Don't take me, MacArthur, seriously. When I was opening up territories for the United States of America, many of you were still in the recruit camp, sweating every day!

    MacArthur had developed a face thicker than the city walls. He was not afraid of the different looks directed at him. He opened his arms and exaggeratedly said: "My brave officers, as your former superiors, welcome you to Australia."  A beautiful and magical land, so-called different roads leading to the same destination. I arrived one step ahead of you just to be here today and warmly welcome you!¡±

    MacArthur did not lower his open arms. He expected that a few officers whom he had single-handedly promoted would come up to him and give him a warm hug. It would be best to shed a few tears of excitement. This would be perfect. At the same time,  , to tell all officers who is in charge at the Allied headquarters.

    However, MacArthur was disappointed. It was an extremely embarrassing disappointment. The American and Philippine military officers were heartbroken by the despicable behavior of their former boss, abandoning the troops and escaping on his own. In the following days, they had nightmares with the Japanese army.  After such a bloody battle, this sadness turned into hatred. In the eyes of the British and Australian military officers, the American general had become the butt of laughter and contempt, so no officer came forward to greet him.

    In fact, MacArthur didn't even move his steps, just looked at his former boss like a clown with cold eyes. MacArthur just opened his arms in embarrassment and couldn't let go. He was in the cold. Lieutenant General Jonathan sighed in his heart, which was MacArthur's loss.  With all the beauty in his face, he was filled with hatred, and he was helpless because of this old guy's uninvited visit. In his heart, he had scolded MacArthur countless times.

    Others can slap MacArthur in the face without hesitation, but he can't. If he continues to be embarrassed like this, it is not just MacArthur who is embarrassed, but all US military officers. He has to bite the bullet and take over the situation.

    Lieutenant General Jonathan stepped forward to greet you, followed the rules, stood at attention, saluted, and said: "General, I am very happy to see you in Australia. Please accept my salute to you on behalf of all American and Philippine military officers!"

    Lieutenant General Jonathan is giving MacArthur a step down. I hope this shameless and narcissistic old guy willBorrowing the donkey from the slope, he quickly found a deserted corner, squinted obediently, and stopped embarrassing himself in public. He was surprised. Could it be that this old guy couldn't see the officers evacuated from Luzon Island?  Their eyes could almost kill him a hundred times?

    MacArthur's face finally did not fall to the ground. No matter what Lieutenant General Jonathan thought, he gave him a big hug and said in a coquettish tone: "Ah, dear Jonathan, I am very  It is my pleasure to accept the respect of my subordinates!"

    Hearing this, Lieutenant General Jonathan almost fainted, and all he could think about was the English word "I'm convinced!" It was estimated that even God would have to flee in front of this old guy, but he couldn't escape.

    Since MacArthur arrived uninvited, General Fernandez did not want to let the officers see his true inner thoughts on the surface. Besides, Lieutenant General Jonathan's face was also involved, so he endured the nausea and forced himself to  Squeezing out a smile, he said, "Welcome General MacArthur to join this joyful banquet. Please sit over here!" He stretched out his hand and moved him to the seat of the guest of honor. MacArthur looked proud and sat down unceremoniously.

    It stands to reason that MacArthur showed up uninvited and showed his face, and the performance was over. Even though he ate a fly for all the officers attending the welcome banquet, he earned some face, and he was able to compete with the two giants tonight.  Being in the same place, we gently opened this page, and the rest of the banquet went on normally, which was considered a happy outcome for everyone.

    But people like MacArthur were born to make people unhappy. He was the kind of person who would feel uncomfortable unless something happened. After drinking a glass of champagne, he looked at Lieutenant General Jonathan and said arrogantly.  Asked: "Jonathan, tell me, have all the troops safely evacuated to Australia?"

    Lieutenant General Jonathan's face darkened as he seemed to recall the Manila Defense Line and the unbearable bloody battles of those days. He did not notice MacArthur's tone and replied: "Every unit has suffered heavy losses. The 11th Infantry Division and the Philippine 3rd Infantry Division have suffered heavy losses."  The Third Division of the First Army was surrounded by the Japanese army on the way back and was completely wiped out. The current strength of the army is only about 170,000, and all heavy weapons such as vehicles, tanks and artillery have been abandoned. "

    MacArthur stood up suddenly and shouted: "What, Jonathan, how could this happen? I put a complete army in your hands, and this is how you command it? I can only leave for four or five days, relying on  The solid fortifications actually caused more than 80,000 casualties. My poor Manila defense line. My God, those guys in Washington are so confused. How can they put the responsibility of commanding an army in the hands of people like you?  I doubt your commanding ability!"

    MacArthur's movement was so loud that all the officers heard it, especially the American and Philippine military officers. They all experienced the Battle of Luzon Island personally. No one knows the process and truth of the battle better than them. It is simply not possible.  Dare to believe my ears, I lamented in my heart, "Almighty God, please show up quickly and take away this shameless old guy. How can you confuse right and wrong? If Commander Jonathan hadn't personally commanded the troops to stop the Japanese army, if it hadn't been for China  Without human plane cover, we can¡¯t even think of leaving!¡±

    "You abandoned hundreds of thousands of soldiers who fought bloody battles with the Japanese troops and escaped. Do you have the right to accuse Commander Jonathan who narrowly escaped death? You left a complete army behind, bah! How many good opportunities to counterattack were lost to you?  You refused arrogantly. We are lucky that your bullshit Manila Defense Line didn¡¯t trap us all in Luzon Island!¡±

    If eyes were knives, the gazes of all the American and Philippine officers present could cut MacArthur into a skeleton. Lieutenant General Jonathan was so angry that his face was white and his lips were blue, his hands and feet were cold, and with trembling hands, he pointed at MacArthur, but said nothing.  Not coming out.

    MacArthur was not done yet, and continued: "Jonathan, I am very worried about putting the American troops in your hands. I will recommend that Washington regain the command of the troops, and also regarding the selection of the supreme commander of the Allied Forces.  , I will also ask the president to reconsider. Looking at the current Australian battlefield, our passive situation has not changed at all. This is a command issue. If I were to command, the battle situation would never be so unbearable!"

    MacArthur must have been strongly stimulated and went a little crazy. Maybe he was dismissed from his post and failed to become the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces. He lost the opportunity to be superior and bossy. He felt extremely unhappy. Perhaps, MacArthur thought that he was the best in the world  The hero, the one with the ability to turn the tide, is none other than himself. More likely, Washington's slight punishment made him feel angry!

    Anyway, many factors were intertwined. I was not happy, and others couldn't be happy either. I simply showed a rogue face and made nonsense. Not only did I slander Lieutenant General Jonathan, but I also pointed the finger directly at the Allied Southwest Army.  Pacific OceanThe new supreme commander of the region, General Fernandez, is so disgusting that he will not stop dying without shocking anyone.

    (To be continued)
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