People can talk without backache while standing, while Roosevelt can talk without backache while sitting.
Just as Germany was in a terrible state at the end of the World War, and France still insisted on squeezing three pounds of nails out of Germany's broken ship, anyone with a little sense would know that it would not be easy to squeeze out even a fraction of the 132 billion gold marks, let alone 132 billion gold marks.
Looking at it this way, it is easy to understand that the United States does not want to pay reparations, since it is not much anyway.
When the United States entered the World War, Germany's defeat was already certain. If Pershing had not ignored Roark's dissuasion and insisted on attacking the Liège Fortress, the contribution of the US military to the World War would not be much greater than that of Portugal. Portugal's share would be slightly larger.
It seems to be about 0.75%, which is similar to Japan.
132 billion gold marks, 1% is only 1.32 billion, 0.75% is too lazy to calculate.
Well, it’s not that I’m too lazy to calculate, but I’m actively trying to avoid exposing the fact that the author is a scumbag in mathematics. You see, the author even helped to make complaints, so you guys must be satisfied now.
"Since we all have the same ideal, we should be committed to building a free and equal world, where everyone is equal, countries live in harmony, and there is normal trade without fraud or oppression. That is our ideal
Utopia." Roosevelt was actually an idealist.
Rock stopped correcting him. “Utopia” means “something that cannot be found anywhere.”
By the way, Thomas More, who invented the word "Utopia", served as the Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom and concurrently as the Speaker of the House of Commons.
"The reason why Mr. Thomas More is called a utopian is because the ideal of 'Utopia' is simply impossible to realize." Of course, Rock also hopes that the "universal world" described by Roosevelt will eventually be realized, but it will only take one or two hundred years.
I don't think it's realistic at all.
"If each of us doesn't work hard for it, it will never be possible." Roosevelt was determined and would not be swayed by Rock's few words.
Rock could only smile. Regardless of whether Roosevelt's ideals were possible or not, at least he thought so, which was beyond Rock's expectations.
After seeing off Roosevelt Jr., Alvin seemed to disagree with what Roosevelt Jr. said.
"Why?" Rock was happy to learn more about Alvin.
"He is a visionary like Thomas More, and 'Utopia' is simply impossible to realize." Alvin had a good reason, as Rock just said.
"Alvin, you may not like the President, but you can't deny that he has ideals and is willing to work hard for his ideals, which is worthy of respect in itself." Rock is not interested in people, and Roosevelt Jr. is actually the same.
Very controversial.
The most controversial one is of course Pearl Harbor.
In 1995, then-U.S. President Clinton received a letter from a woman named Helen Harman. Helen said in her heart that during World War II, Helen's father served as the deputy director of the U.S. Army's Logistics Department. Shortly before the Pearl Harbor incident, Roosevelt Jr. held a meeting with only
At a meeting attended by a very small number of military officers, Roosevelt Jr. revealed a shocking news: U.S. senior officials had foreseen that the Japanese navy would launch a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, which would likely cause a large number of casualties and property losses.
Roosevelt ordered the participants to prepare as soon as possible to assemble a group of medical personnel and first-aid supplies to a port on the West Coast of the United States to be ready for shipment at any time.
This decision was questioned by the participating officers.
Roosevelt's response was that only when the United States was attacked, would the hesitant American people agree to his declaration of joining the war.
This incident caused a great sensation in the United States at the time. You must know that before this, Roosevelt Jr. had been ranked with Washington and Lincoln as the most respected president by Americans.
So after this incident happened, Roosevelt's image was seriously affected.
And because all the parties involved have passed away, this matter cannot be confirmed.
It is said that the U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer Lieutenant Colonel Lawrence Safford deciphered the detailed information about the Japanese combined fleet's approach to Pearl Harbor. This extremely valuable information was sent to the White House by Chief of Naval Operations Lieutenant General Stark.
However, Roosevelt Jr. only said: Got it!
The Pearl Harbor incident resulted in a total of 2,403 American deaths, four battleships were sunk, one battleship ran aground, three battleships were severely damaged, 6 cruisers and 3 destroyers were damaged, 188 aircraft were destroyed, and 155 aircraft were destroyed.
destroy.
That's why some people later questioned whether the U.S. government was also suspected of staging a torture plan during the 911 incident.
The U.S. government has a track record in this regard.
"But knowing that there is no possibility of success in one thing, but still putting in a lot of effort for it, isn't this contrary to the views you have always taught me?" Alvin was not easily persuaded, and Rock had indeed always emphasized the need to be pragmatic.
"No, no, no, Alvin, we all know that 'Utopia' cannot be completed in a short time, so if we want to achieve our goal, then what should we do?" Rock inspired education.
This question obviously went too far. Alvin was dumbfounded and couldn't answer a single word.
"No matter what goal we want to achieve, we must first decompose the task and divide the task into different stages to complete. At this time, our ideal is no longer a fantasy. Rome was not built in a day, but as long as we persevere,
Work hard, and Rome will eventually be built." Rock taught carefully, which is why Rock believed that Roosevelt would not succeed.
Roosevelt Jr. indeed had lofty ideals, but Roosevelt Jr. could not serve as President of the United States forever, and Roosevelt Jr.'s successors may not necessarily think so.
Therefore, to achieve a great goal, policy continuity is very important. Regardless of whether it is luck or something, a country like the United States may become very powerful in a short period of time, but as time goes by, problems will gradually be exposed.
"So, our ideal is also to build a utopia belonging to southern Africa." Alvin was completely shocked.
"You can think of 'Utopia' as a long-term goal. In the short term, our goal is to become the most powerful country in the world. By then, we will no longer need to care about other people's eyes." Luo Ke has a tiger in his heart, and strength is what matters.
The hard truth.
When Rock was teaching his son, deep in the interior of the Asia Minor Peninsula, Ram's company finally had a fierce battle with the Ottomans.
In fact, it should not be described as a battle, it should be a unilateral massacre. The Ottomans had no ability to resist when facing the mercenaries. Except when the battle just broke out, the Ottomans caused sporadic casualties to the mercenaries with a surprise attack.
, the subsequent battle was all about chopping up melons and vegetables. Even though the Ottomans occupied a superior geographical location, they were still easily defeated by the mercenaries.
Ram did not participate in cleaning up the battlefield. He killed an Ottoman during the battle, which made Ram a little uncomfortable. He did not want to see the tragic situation of the Ottoman who was hit in the head at close range.
He was hit in the head by a bullet from a military rifle. Just think of the scene after the watermelon fell to the ground.
And unlike pure visual stimulation, there is also strong olfactory stimulation, which ordinary people cannot bear. When the Umbrella Company conducts relevant training, some recruits with poor mental endurance may even suffer a mental breakdown.
"Boy, how do you feel?" Hassan, Ram's squad leader, noticed something unusual about Ram.
Ram tried his best to smile and did not answer the question directly.
"Not feeling well? This isn't your first time participating in a battle, isn't it?" Hassan was surprised. The Umbrella Company had very strict conditions for selecting mercenaries this time. Those who were selected were basically veterans, so this kind of problem should not occur.
And even if there are novices, they have already participated in more than one battle after landing on the Asia Minor Peninsula.
Once you are born, you will become familiar twice. After three times, you will be a veteran.
"I just killed an Ottoman." Ram lowered his head and his voice was slightly low.
"It's the enemy," Hassan corrected. Umbrella Company does not have a chief of staff, and it is not easy for the squad leader to be both father and mother: "Don't forget that we are on the battlefield. If you don't kill your enemy, your enemy will kill him."
you."
This truth was easy to understand, so Ram raised his head slightly.
"If you can't accept this fact, then you can apply to be transferred back to Port Elizabeth and accept some simple jobs. What we need here are the strongest warriors. Treating the enemy with mercy is to be cruel to yourself. You definitely don't want your uncle.
Get hurt." Hassan doesn't talk about big things, mercenaries don't need to think, they just need to perform their tasks.
Perform tasks against all odds.
"I know I understand I understand" Ram agreed with Sanlian.
At this time, Soma and Mido finished cleaning the battlefield and came back laughing and joking. They both carried three or four rifles on their shoulders. These things were more valuable than human heads.
No matter how broken a rifle is, as long as the rifling is not completely worn away, it can still be sold for three to five rand.
The reward for killing an enemy is only one rand, and in many cases, because it is impossible to count, the money has to be evenly distributed among all the mercenaries participating in the battle. Those who are killed or injured in the battle will be given more points, so it is not much in fact.
Otherwise, Hassan's team should not be cowards. Even if Ram is a precise shooter, if he cannot mature quickly, Hassan will find a way to transfer Ram.
When he saw Hassan, Soma, who had always been worried about Ram, subconsciously quickened his pace.
"Sir, what's the problem?" Soma really took care of Ram.
"Have a good chat with your nephew." Hassan didn't say much, patted Ram on the shoulder and walked away.
Soma sat down in front of Ram and looked directly into Ram's eyes.
"I'm fine, I'm already fine." Ram finally smiled no longer so reluctantly this time.
Soma looked at Ram again to make sure that Ram was okay, and then felt a little relieved.
Mido looked at his uncle and nephew and smiled without saying anything. Mercenaries are war hyenas and have no qualifications to sympathize with others. If he doesn't understand this, he should leave this industry as soon as possible.
