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Volume 2 Growth Chapter 773 Deterrence and Summoning

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    "It is already difficult for us to continue this war. Whether it is a head-on confrontation or cutting off the opponent's logistics supply line, our efforts have failed under the enemy's front. Currently, except for a few armies,  In addition to persisting in resistance, all fronts are retreating like an avalanche. Army commanders have reported that the morale of the troops is seriously low. Desertion of officers and soldiers has become an all-too-common norm, although our arms production is still at a very low level.  However, the army did not have the courage or willingness to fight to the death against the Germans: they either laid down their weapons against the Germans after a short period of resistance, or they quickly retreated to the rear together with the people fleeing from the front, and there would be heavy losses along the way.  Weapons were discarded in large numbers. By the time they stopped, their combat effectiveness no longer existed," said U.S. Army Chief of Staff Marshall with frustration.  "In fact, even our arms production is now showing signs of collapse. In addition to the large-scale bombings launched by the Luftwaffe in the southern states, the waning enthusiasm of various capitalists and workers for the war is even more important.  One reason is that massive anti-war protests have broken out in various states, and these capitalists and workers have played a very important role in them. With no prospect of victory in sight, both capitalists and workers refuse to go to war again.  They produce and work in a high-intensity form, and if their wishes are not addressed in time, our equipment production will soon hit the bottom,¡± Labor Secretary Perkins added.  Secretary of the Navy Swanson glanced at the pale president sitting in the chair, as if he could not bear to stimulate his nerves with bad news anymore; however, he finally gritted his teeth and spoke again: "The Navy cuts off the Atlantic shipping of the Allied Powers.  The effort has also suffered further defeats in the last month. The Germans have added small aircraft carriers to their convoys, which greatly limits the hunting of our submarines;  And dropped sharply. We will also be attacked by depth bombs dropped by the opponent's aircraft. In the past month, we have only sunk 9 merchant ships of the opponent, with a total tonnage of only 50,000 tons, and the submarine force paid a huge price for it.  But 18 ships were sunk, which is extremely bleak from any aspect." Hearing all kinds of bad news coming to him from the cabinet members, Roosevelt felt depressed.  His face, which was a bit pale due to various diseases, lost some of its color.  Although he was only 56 years old in 1938, he was in the prime age of a politician.  However, due to the damage to muscles, nerves and other tissues caused by paralysis for more than 15 years, as well as years of stress and a lifelong habit of smoking, his physical condition has become extremely severe under the influence of these multiple factors.  Not optimistic.  According to the doctor's diagnosis, he is currently suffering from chronic hypertension, emphysema, angina pectoris and other diseases, and has a potential trend of atherosclerosis. The recent bad news has undoubtedly affected his health.  Getting worse in an anxious mood.  Every night, Roosevelt, who was worried, could not sleep. The lights in the Oval Office of the White House that stayed on almost all night were not so much a sign of his tirelessness as of his lack of choice.  Only through work can his continuously tense nerves get some relief from fatigue!  "Once armistice negotiations begin with Germany, it will be a complete disaster for the United States. They will never let go of the United States, the only country that can compete with it in the industrial and economic fields. The terms of the armistice we are facing  It will be ten times more harsh than the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk 24 years ago! By then, all the achievements of the United States since its unification in 1863 will be reduced to nothing with the trampling of Prussian military boots.  It will return to the previous situation where the country was falling apart." Roosevelt spoke slowly, but his breathless words made the cabinet members who were still immersed in the pessimistic atmosphere suddenly feel a chill in their hearts.  By the time the war reached this point, its nature had already changed from the initial alliance war, and it had become an endless battle between Germany and the United States to achieve their postwar status.  In the Franco-Prussian War that broke out in 1870, the Prussian army could have stopped negotiating peace with the other side after their victory at the Battle of Sedan. However, they marched straight in, almost passing through the entire territory of northeastern France, and  Paris is under siege.  There is only one reason for this, and that is to completely defeat the imaginary enemy that threatens you and ensure that you gain absolute hegemony that cannot be challenged!  "But Mr. President, if we don't propose peace talks, how can we prevent the German attack in the southern part of the United States?" After a long silence, the tall Vice President Wallace said anxiously, "Now  The situation on the front line has fallen into collapse. The only thing that can restrict the German advance is their logistical guarantee. The domestic people are also opposed to continuing the war. The attitudes of the House of Representatives and the Senate have changed with the large-scale German offensive.  The dramatic turn came as a result of the invasion of the United States and the heavy casualties suffered by civilians in the massive bombing."If the fight continues, more Americans will die in vain, which will not contribute to the final result."  In fact, even if you, the President, make this decision, it will be difficult for Congress and the people to continue to follow it.  "Roosevelt turned his eyes to the deputy in front of him and said solemnly: "You are right.  The United States is indeed at an unprecedented critical juncture at present, and any conventional means will be difficult to reverse the decline.  However, we still have a secret weapon that remains unused.  Once it is put into use, it will be like a hurricane and tsunami that will reduce a city like Atlanta to rubble. Nothing will survive its creation power.  Originally this was the top secret of the United States, and only two people besides me knew all the details, but now, I don¡¯t need to completely hide it from you.  " As soon as these words came out, everyone in the room showed unbelievable shock. Marshall, who was in charge of the Army, suddenly remembered that he had contacted a certain scientific research group two years ago, and they wanted to ask for a brigade of troops.  Used for defense and confidentiality work, at this moment, I couldn't help but feel shocked. If the situation is really as Roosevelt said, and our side has such a powerful weapon, then this battle can still be fought!  Seeing that the expressions of the cabinet members gradually changed from shock and surprise to excitement and joy, Roosevelt's face was as heavy as ever, without any feeling of high spirits: "However, unfortunately, the number of such weapons is very limited.  The numbers we currently possess are also incapable of wiping out all the German bandits who have invaded American territory.  In addition, because this weapon is too powerful, it will cause extremely serious damage to our country's territory after use, and its use area will also be subject to certain restrictions.  Therefore, its meaning is that deterrence is greater than actual harm, and we cannot hope to use it to turn the entire current war situation upside down.  "The smile that appeared on Marshall's face froze on his face, and he frowned for a while and said: "If this is the case, then what practical significance does this weapon have?  Even if it is thrown into the war, it will not change the final outcome!  Vice President Wallace sighed softly and said, "General Marshall, you are worrying too much."  We are not going to use this weapon to defeat the Germans on the battlefield, but to use its deterrence to make the Germans stop their attacks and negotiate with us in a relatively equal attitude.  If it is really powerful enough to level a city, the Germans will definitely not dare to be as violent and wanton as they are now, and we can save as much wealth as possible from their hands.  "Roosevelt nodded slightly, acknowledging Wallace's words. In the field of foreign politics, Wallace, who had been involved in foreign politics for half his life, was indeed much higher than Marshall, who had a military background, and he immediately caught on to it.  The key point is that although there is a lot of reluctance to this kind of alliance under the city, this is the only way that the United States can change the disaster of national subjugation. He breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Please give Hua Lei a specific diplomatic statement.  Mr. Shi, you can do it.  We must make the Germans afraid of this super weapon and rein in it.  ¡± After some more business reports, everyone immediately stood up and said goodbye to the president; before leaving, Roosevelt asked them to strictly abide by the restrictions on the use of this weapon. The latter naturally agreed and immediately issued a few words in the name of the Bible.  An oath. When they disappeared outside the door of the Oval Office, the heavy look on Roosevelt's face actually increased, and there was a melancholy look on his brows that was difficult to resolve. The working efficiency of the White House was quite high.  It was so impressive that in just a few hours, they conveyed their attitude to Germany through a fixed-frequency radio station dedicated to diplomacy. In the statement, the United States repeatedly emphasized that it already possesses super weapons that can destroy everything in an instant, and has deployed them on its homeland.  A cordon was drawn: As long as the German Army dares to cross this front, the United States will inevitably use mass murder weapons to deal a devastating blow to the invading enemy. As for starting negotiations, the United States did not take the initiative to mention it in the statement.  And, because this form of statement itself conveys a hint of negotiation to the opponent, not taking the lead can gain a certain upper hand in subsequent negotiations. ¡°The Americans actually also developed a nuclear bomb?  "After hearing the news, Qingying was shocked. Not long after he returned from the nuclear explosion test site, the Americans had made such a breakthrough? He immediately summoned Hahn, a leader in the field of nuclear physics, and the person in charge of the U.S. intelligence network.  Canaris, in an attempt to verify the authenticity of this information through their professional channels (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster! PS: Thank you to book friends One Hundred Years of Solitude-Sheng and matilllda for their monthly votes.  Support, and rewards from Golden Crab and zhouyu1976~~~?¡­
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