Chapter 2481 If I were a bearded man, I wouldn’t be able to agree.
The command and coordination problem of the Allied forces has been around for a long time. When there were only two countries, Britain and France, they were at odds with each other. Now, with the addition of southern Africa and the United States, it has completely turned into a pot of porridge.
If there were no internal conflict of interests, the war would have ended in 1942 at most, and Germany would have had no chance of provoking the giant bear in the north.
Now, the venomous snake Germany is about to be beaten to death, but Russia has also been completely released from the cage. It is hard to say whether this will be a blessing or a curse for Europe.
From a purely European history perspective, Russia seems to be more frightening. After all, Germany has been defeated before, but Russia has never been conquered.
The current situation is a bit complicated. Generally speaking, it is still a confrontation between the Axis Powers and the Allies. There are turbulent undercurrents under the harmonious surface. The United Kingdom is unwilling to give way. Southern Africa and the United States are eager to take over. The threat from Russia is getting bigger and bigger. The French are self-centered.
Redemption is still a long way off.
The Americans regarded Operation Overlord as the best way to gain leadership of the war. To this end, they sent nearly 3 million American soldiers to Europe. Nearly 2 million people were directly involved in the operation. There are also nearly 4 million soldiers in the United States who are undergoing training.
training, most of them will also be sent to Europe.
Under such circumstances, Eisenhower was unwilling and did not dare to give up command.
Once he gives up his command, if it is used as cannon fodder by the Southern Africans or the British, then Eisenhower will have a smooth transition and will not be liquidated after the war.
Compared with southern Africa and the United Kingdom, the Free French Army was relatively weak. Eisenhower tried to defeat them one by one, but unexpectedly de Gaulle turned his army around. De Gaulle could give up the command of the Free French Army, but he would not give it to Eisenhower.
Howell.
"You're right, it's time to end the division of battlefields." Eisenhower showed great confidence. His best job was in the office.
This was actually Eisenhower's fatal flaw. He had never served as the military commander of any unit. He had always been active on the battlefield as a staff member. From this perspective, he was not even as good as Montgomery, let alone experienced.
Rich Patton.
In 1915, when Eisenhower had just graduated from West Point Military Academy, Patton had already followed Roark to fight in Europe. Montgomery was also awarded the Distinguished Service Medal as a platoon leader for his bravery in combat.
Therefore, Eisenhower was not good at commanding operations. He was better at handling office work and was a standard civilian officer.
Sadly, only civilian officers will gain the true trust of Washington, and pure soldiers like MacArthur and Patton Jr. can only stand aside.
Establishing a joint command is not an easy task. Eisenhower was worried that the US military would be used as cannon fodder. Patton and de Gaulle also had the same concerns. Montgomery didn't care. He didn't care about the losses of the British and Indian troops, but he was also unwilling to hand over
command authority, and is also interested in the position of commander of the coalition forces.
This is obviously a delusion. For someone as outstanding as Roque, during the last World War, the highest position was only Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force. The Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces was always French. Even Roque had no chance.
Although the "Commander of the Allied Forces" at that time was more of an honorary position, it was enough to prove the strength of land-power countries in the army.
According to Eisenhower's method, whichever country has more troops should have a person as the commander-in-chief, and I am afraid that the most qualified person is the Russian.
Compared with the issue of Allied command authority, the mission of the "Halsos" team is not worth mentioning. When Rock met Roosevelt, the two of them had a tacit understanding and did not mention it. Just like this
It's like the thing doesn't exist at all.
"Is your health okay now?" Rock was worried about Roosevelt's health. He couldn't remember exactly what year Roosevelt died, as it seemed that his last term was not completed.
"As strong as an ox!" Roosevelt, sitting in a wheelchair, tried to show off his non-existent biceps to Rock.
Winston looked very happy and laughed, but his laughter was a little dry.
Probably starting from the Casablanca Conference, Winston sadly discovered that the British Empire had unknowingly been in a weak position compared with southern Africa and the United States. This feeling was very unfamiliar to Winston.
This feeling came to a head at the Tehran conference, when Russia joined.
"When we last met, the prospects were not clear enough. Now we are extremely sure that victory will belong to us. I propose to drink to the victory of Operation Overlord!" Roosevelt was also very happy. His physical condition was indeed not optimistic. The president not only
It's a mental job, but it's also a physical job.
Like Roark, Roosevelt's schedule was full every day. He never had a moment of free time, and all his meal time was devoted to work.
Rock has never stopped exercising for so many years, so he can persist until now.
Roosevelt was paralyzed in bed twenty years ago and became president ten years ago. It is a miracle that he can persist until now.
"I have never doubted this. From the moment the Germans tore up the Munich Agreement, I saw this day coming." Winston's belief is extremely firm.
"I have stopped drinking -" Rock took the initiative to accept the advice of the health care doctor, and he was right to listen to the experts.
However, it did not affect the atmosphere of celebration. After simple greetings, we finally got down to business.
"In order to prevent Europe from facing a new round of war risks in the future, we must reduce or even stop all material support to Russia, and we must be prepared to lose everything. Russia has a history of doing this -" Wins
I can't forget the 750 million that Russia squandered.
There is no love without reason, and there is no hatred without reason. Winston's hatred of Russia has a lot to do with Russia's squandering of the 750 million pounds.
After all, Winston was the British Prime Minister during the last world war. After Russia defaulted on that debt, someone must be held accountable.
"If Russia wants to embrace a civilized society, it must learn to deal with problems in a civilized way." Roosevelt was not worried. There is a high probability that Russia will not default on its debt this time.
Twenty years ago, Russia could live behind closed doors and not interact with European countries. Even if it was excluded from "civilized society," it was still a good life.
The situation now is completely different from that of twenty years ago.
Twenty years ago, let alone Russia, the United States did not join the League of Nations out of consideration for its own interests, so the United States did not have the position to accuse Russia.
This time the United States will definitely take the initiative to embrace a "civilized society", and Russia will not isolate itself, so the Russians will definitely pay back the money. Maybe the bearded man will be impulsive and return the 750 million to the British.
"Russia paid a huge price to defeat Germany. We should give Russia enough respect -" Rock faced Russia's contribution and raised his hand to stop Winston who wanted to speak: "-This is also to reduce the risk of a new round of war in Europe.
Since we want to resolve differences in a peaceful way, we must first bring the Russians in and give them a chance to talk."
Winston's attitude towards Russia is very dangerous. Now Russia has a red eye. If it is specially targeted again, the outcome is really hard to say.
"Yes, we should indeed give Russia enough respect. This has nothing to do with the threat from the Russians." Roosevelt was upright and seemed to be ready to lead the world.
"Whatever you want, the United Kingdom is unable to provide any assistance to Russia anyway. We have exhausted all our energy." Winston simply acknowledged the strength of southern Africa and the United States.
Southern Africa and the United States have money and are willing to continue providing aid to Russia, but Winston has nothing to do with it.
Anyway, the UK won’t give it.
"Don't worry Winston, Southern Africa will always remain consistent with the United Kingdom." Rock still cared about the mood of his old friend.
Of course, this also depends on how you understand it. When the interests of Southern Africa do not conflict with the interests of the United Kingdom, Southern Africa will definitely maintain the same position as the United Kingdom.
Once there is a disagreement, the national interest must always come first.
"Why can't we find a way to eliminate the potential threat of war?" Roosevelt seemed to have a plan, which was to turn hostility into friendship.
In fact, ideological conflicts are not irreconcilable. Now, isn't Russia in the same camp as southern Africa, the United States, and the United Kingdom?
On the contrary, Germany, a "democratic country", became the birthplace of trouble in the world.
Japan and Britain were still feudal countries that maintained their feudal system, and they are now at war with each other.
Therefore, ideology is not the root cause of hostility at any time.
There is only a conflict of interest.
Rock was interested in Roosevelt's proposal.
Winston couldn't hold himself back and took the initiative: "What do you think?"
"That's the real reason we're going to St. Petersburg." Roosevelt's words disappointed Rock and Winston.
I really just listen to what you say, just what you say.
Rock thought that Roosevelt had some good ideas, but who knew that he would try his best at first sight?
"We cannot underestimate the ambitions of the Russians. In 1939, the Russians discussed the plan to carve up the world with the Germans, Italians, and Japanese. In the end, the Russians' appetite was too great and they failed to reach an agreement - this time we
If we go to St. Petersburg, the Russians will probably bring up the old issues again." Winston knew his Russian cousin very well. If Rock and Winston had not fallen ill at the right time, the bearded man would have raised this issue at the Tehran meeting.
In the few days when Rock and Winston were sick, the Ottoman Republic was established at the speed of light. After Rock and Winston "recovered", everything had settled. In order to continue to fight for aid, the bearded man had to eat
After this embarrassing loss, the bearded man will definitely regain his position this time.
Not only the Black Sea outlet, Russia will definitely also ask for the European outlet, so that Russia can truly get rid of its constraints.
As mentioned earlier, when European countries met in Berlin to carve up Africa, Russia did not participate.
This is not because Russia is noble, but because Russia is trapped in the European continent due to lack of access to the sea and cannot extend its tentacles to Africa, so it has to be absent.
If Russia obtains access to the Black Sea and expands access to the European sea, then Russia will transform into a lurking dragon in the sea, and it will turn the world upside down no matter what.
"Considering the Russians' contribution to victory, we should meet the Russians' reasonable demands." Roque sympathized with Russia on the surface, but in fact he also drew a line. Anything that cannot be satisfied is naturally unreasonable.
"If Russia wants to get Germany's colonies in Africa, will you agree?" Winston pointed directly at Rock's Achilles' heel.
After the end of the last world war, Southern Africa took over Southwest Africa and Tanganyika, which are now nominally A-level trusteeships of the League of Nations. There is a real possibility that Russia will make such a request.
However, this possibility is extremely slim. Southwest Africa and Tanganyika have now become four states in southern Africa. If the Russians really make such a request, Roque will have 10,000 ways to make Russia regret it.
So Roque said calmly: "Haha, the Russians can give it a try. Southern Africa is a fair country, and I am also a very fair person -"
As soon as these words were spoken, Winston and Roosevelt looked at Rock and laughed.
Let’s not talk about whether Southern Africa is a fair country. If you, Locke, were a very fair person, Southern Africa would not be as strong as it is today.
Rock was indeed very fair in his treatment of southern Africans.
But to the indigenous people of southern Africa and people in other countries, Roque is the devil.
"If Russia wants to expand its influence to the Pacific——" Winston transformed into a hedgehog, stabbing Rock and Roosevelt.
Roosevelt immediately stopped laughing.
The United States can accept a strong Russia, but only within Europe.
If Russia's strength breaks through Europe, it will also be unacceptable to the United States.
This would explain why Winston is so afraid of Russia.
Because only Britain can feel the threat from Russia.
"We can't not give Russia any benefit at all -" Roque was worried that not plucking a dime would seriously irritate the bearded man's pride.
Although Rock has not had much dealings with Big Beard, it can be inferred from Big Beard's actions that Big Beard is not a very generous person. He is cruel to his enemies and even more cruel to his own people.
"You can't give nothing at all, and of course you can't give too much -" Roosevelt was also entangled. He hoped that Russia would become a threat, but it could not threaten the interests of the United States.
A strong Russia can ensure Europe's dependence on the United States and southern Africa.
"Isn't it enough to recognize Russia as a normal country and integrate into the international community?" Winston is a real iron rooster, never plucking a dime.
Due to the decline in strength in recent years, even if Britain wins people's hearts, it can only offer titles that are only gimmicks and have no real benefits.
Can we only pay lip service to Russia without giving any actual benefits?
Based on Rock's understanding of Big Beard, Big Beard would definitely not accept it.
"We can accept Russia's integration into the international community -" Roosevelt was half-sent.
If the other half doesn't say it, it means they don't recognize Russia as a normal country.
