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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 2793 MacArthur Unwilling to Be Lonely

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    In this welcome banquet under the smoke of the Australian war, the protagonist of the welcome was the commander of the Allied reinforcements on the Australian battlefield, U.S. Army Lieutenant General Barry Hersman. The first batch of Allied reinforcements arrived, but they were always suppressed by the Japanese army.  As the battle began, the commanders of the Allied forces in the Australian battlefield who were on the defensive brought huge surprises and excitement.

    Therefore, General Fernandez, the supreme commander of the Allied forces in the Australian battlefield and the former commander-in-chief of the British and Austrian forces in Australia, decided to hold a grand welcome banquet at the best and most upscale hotel in Canberra to thank the Allied forces for their contributions to the Australian battlefield.  , Lieutenant General Barry Hersman, who brought timely rain, as well as the seven division commanders of the reinforcements, as well as all officers above the rank of colonel.

    At night, without the bombing and harassment of Japanese bombers, Canberra under night restored the prosperity and bustle of the largest city in southeastern Australia. Although the smoke of war shrouded the land of Australia, Canberra was still hundreds of kilometers away from the war zone.  The daily life of the citizens of Canberra does not seem to be greatly affected by the war, but the price of food has increased several times.

    It is becoming increasingly tense. Of course, those who feel the food tension and soaring prices in the Canberra market the most are ordinary citizens, dignitaries and wealthy businessmen. Regardless of these, no matter how high the price of food is, they can still afford it.  The convoys of the Chinese fleet, which frequently traveled to and from Australia and the West Indies, were not only transporting troops alone, but also a large number of smuggling merchant ships. Therefore, there was no shortage of delicacies on the tables of these people. It was only the lower class citizens who suffered.

    Tonight at the Canberra Hotel.  The lights were bright and the canopies gathered, including almost all the prominent figures in Canberra.  A noble lady.  Everyone gathered here, wearing suits and leather shoes, wearing colorful flowers, and allied officers in neat military uniforms. The banquet hall was agitated with people and flowers, and the luxurious atmosphere invaded everyone's heart.  The flames of war seem to be a very distant thing!

    Around a huge table, there were several leading Allied figures in Europe, including General Fernandez, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces.  Lieutenant General Wagnerzer, Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Barry Hersman, Commander of the Allied Reinforcements, and his Chief of Staff, Major General Stanley, as well as a familiar face to all of us.  Leader of the battlefield observation team of Allied Forces Headquarters in Australia.  Lieutenant General MacArthur, former Commander-in-Chief of U.S. Forces in Southeast Asia and the Southwest Pacific.

    Lieutenant General MacArthur, who was notorious as the "escape general", did not live a comfortable life in Australia. For a man who had a high self-esteem, was used to being a local emperor in Asia, was extremely expressive, loved the limelight, and had some "people are crazy" qualities.  For him, it was definitely uncomfortable to sit on the bench in Australia. He felt that he had been forgotten like an orphan by the US government and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

    The leader of the so-called battlefield observation team of the Allied Forces Headquarters in Australia.  In MacArthur's view, it was a dispensable role.  He has no real power. He can only observe, but cannot participate in military decision-making, let alone interfere in the military operations and daily management of the Australian Allied Forces. He only shows his eyes but does not speak, and does not even have the power to make suggestions. He is a complete marginal person.

    MacArthur also knew that the British commander Fernandez, the supreme commander of the Allied Forces in Australia, disliked him very much. He had never peed in a pot since the retreat to Australia. Even with his rich battlefield command experience, it was very  The British would never adopt any feasible suggestions. Therefore, Lieutenant General MacArthur often lamented to himself and felt a sense of loss.

    " He deeply hates the position he currently holds and is ashamed to mention it. However, he has never fully understood why President Roosevelt and the Joint Chiefs of Staff assigned him such an insignificant role and let him sit on the bench.

    With the current structure of the Allied Forces, the Americans are definitely the ones who take the lead. It is easy and natural to arrange for a U.S. Army lieutenant general to hold an important position in the Australian Allied Forces Command. However, Roosevelt and the Joint Chiefs of Staff  , I really don¡¯t trust MacArthur, I am afraid that this unknown army lieutenant general will open his big mouth, cause some trouble, and freeze the relationship with the British.

    But Lieutenant General MacArthur, who had a high self-esteem, did not think so. He believed that the Allied forces on the Australian battlefield should be commanded by American generals, preferably by himself. The commanding ability of the British General Fernandez was simply  Too bad, the thinking is still at the level of World War I.

    It was a huge disaster to let this British guy command the Allied forces in Australia. For this reason, MacArthur himself recommended himself to the country many times, but received no response. He could only turn his eyes red with jealousy.  Be a spectator!

    However, the opportunity soon came. The Allied troops reinforcing the Australian battlefield were mainly American soldiers, supplemented by Canadian soldiers. Moreover, the commanders at all levels were Americans, led by the top commander Balih.  SmanThe lieutenant general was still someone he knew very well, and there was no deep friendship, but there was a bit of a teacher-student relationship between the two parties. When MacArthur was an instructor at West Point Military Academy, Lieutenant General Barry Hersman was a cadet at West Point Military Academy.  .

    As soon as the Allied reinforcements landed in Melbourne, MacArthur rushed to the port and directly dragged Lieutenant General Barry Hersman to his residence. The two closed the door and talked in secret for most of the day.  His sharp tongue allowed former students who had just arrived in Australia and did not understand the situation to board their own pirate ship. Both parties reached an agreement that the Australian Allied Forces must have Americans as the top commanders!

    Of course, General MacArthur would not steal the glory of Lieutenant General Barry Hersman, a student with a good background. He himself was willing to take the post of Chief of Staff of the Allied Australian Forces and become the former deputy of the student party. Speaking of which, this  It was also something that made him feel quite sad. His former students were now promoted to the rank of lieutenant general in the army and became a commander commanding hundreds of thousands of troops. But what about him?

    After the two people reached an agreement, without further delay, they immediately sent a secret message to President Roosevelt and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, clarifying their attitude and requesting to adjust the selection of the supreme commander of the Allied Forces in Australia. The reasons were very good. The Australian Allied Forces,  Under the command of General Fernandez, it is impossible to reverse the possibility of passivity on the battlefield. If this continues, Australia will definitely be in danger!

    The reason is that the commander¡¯s command skills are not qualified for this position, and the current Allied forces in the Australian battlefield are mainly American soldiers. How can they be commanded by the British?

    After completing the small tricks behind the scenes, MacArthur and Barry Hersman attended the welcome reception held by General Fernandez with great ambition. Originally, according to Lieutenant General Barry Hersman's idea, the matter could not be disclosed until it was completely finalized.  Even the slightest hint of rumors would not let the British smell anything. After all, under the pressure of the Japanese army, the British commanded the Allied forces and preserved Australia's last foothold.

    There is no credit, but there is hard work. Moreover, although the British Empire has now lost its territory and the government has been exiled to the United States, it is basically in name only. But after all, it is still an ally. It still needs to be given to the President and the Joint Chiefs of Staff to convince British Prime Minister Churchill.  Buffer time, so this matter cannot be rushed!

    Lieutenant General Barry Hersman's idea was perfect, but things went wrong in MacArthur's hands. This guy drank a few glasses of brandy. Under the stimulation of alcohol, he committed the old habit of bragging again. When he was happy, he said something  There is just no gate.

    Under the stimulation of alcohol, Lieutenant General MacArthur's face glowed red, he looked at the British, maintained his usual tone, and said: "Dear General Fernandez, as far as the current situation of the Australian battlefield is concerned, it is really not optimistic. Japan  The troops are stationed in the northern part of the defense line in the Flinders Mountains and the Barrier Mountains, keeping tremendous pressure on us at all times. I don¡¯t understand why the Allies don¡¯t fight back.¡±

    MacArthur¡¯s words had an obvious meaning of questioning, and his attitude was very condescending, as if he was the superior of the British.

    "Counterattack?" General Fernandez's face immediately darkened. He had an instinctive dislike for this boastful American, and he spoke rudely: "General MacArthur, the comparison of forces on the battlefield shows obvious advantages and disadvantages. In addition, we  There was no reserve force before, weapons and ammunition were quite scarce, there was a lack of heavy weapons, and there was no air superiority. Facing the superior Japanese army, if we rashly launched a counterattack, the casualties of the troops would be unbearable, and the defense line would be in danger of breaking through! "

    "Since the outbreak of the war in Australia, you have been hiding in the rear and have no understanding of the actual situation on the battlefield. I understand your ignorance. I also need to remind you that you are the leader of the Allied Forces Headquarters' battlefield observation team in Australia and have not intervened.  Australian Allied Forces Headquarters¡¯ operational deployment authority!¡±

    "No! No! No!" MacArthur shook his head in opposition, and was stimulated by General Fernandez's unkind words. Anger rushed to his forehead, and he raised his voice and shouted: "Your Excellency, please don't emphasize objective factors. These are all excuses.  , the fundamental reason is that you British are accustomed to conservative tactics and lack the courage to take the initiative to attack. In other words, you were frightened by the menacing Japanese and knew how to order the soldiers to hide behind the fortifications! "

    "Therefore, the command of the Australian Allied Forces must be handed over to the American generals in order to fundamentally change the current passive situation. American generals have always been known for their bravery and offensive spirit. Just change the top commander of the Australian Allied Forces.  Lieutenant General Barry Hersman has submitted a report to our country¡¯s President Roosevelt and the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the matter of selection!¡±

    Seeing MacArthur's non-stop loud mouth, Lieutenant General Barry Hersman wanted to slap him in the face, and he regretted it, "Why did you bring this old guy out?  pure one??What a troublemaker!  "

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