"I propose that the Asia-Pacific theater be divided into four theaters, namely the China Theater, the Southeast Asia Theater, the Pacific Theater and the Southwest Pacific Theater." Roosevelt sat in a wheelchair and looked at the representatives of various countries.
"Seconded."
"Seconded."
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Chongqing
"Commission, Telegram from President Roosevelt."
Lao Jiang narrowed his eyes. He had given full power to Song Ziwen to participate in this Washington meeting. Japan's actions in Southeast Asia made it impossible for Britain and the United States to ignore Japan, nor could they ignore China, which had been fighting with Japan for a long time. At least, this
After a joint meeting, China is no longer just a country in name.
After receiving the telegram, Chiang Kai-shek smiled. Roosevelt suggested that Chiang Kai-shek organize the establishment of an Allied China Theater. Of course, Chiang Kai-shek would not refuse this suggestion.
"Call back, agreed."
"yes."
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On January 1, 1942, at the signing ceremony of the 26-nation Joint Declaration in Washington, Roosevelt publicly announced the decision to "establish a China Theater".
On the afternoon of January 3, the White House announced that following the recommendations of the Chiefs of Staff of the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as representations to President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill, and with the consent of the Dutch government and the relevant autonomous leadership governments... General Chiang Kai-shek has
Undertaken to serve as the supreme commander of the China Theater, commanding the land and air forces operating in the area. The areas under his jurisdiction include Vietnam, Thailand and areas that may be controlled by the Allies in the future. The design part of the headquarters will include representatives from the United Kingdom and the United States.
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Chiang Kai-shek has been in a good mood recently. China's national status has improved under such circumstances. "After taking office as the supreme commander of the Chinese theater, Vietnam and Thailand were also included in this area. The country's reputation and status are truly unprecedented."
Unprecedented improvement since then.”
"What the committee is saying is, in the past, among those British and Americans, who would take a serious look at us?"
"That's right, it's fine now. The Japanese have hit them on the head, so they know they can help us."
"They are all afraid of being attacked by Japan. On December 7, the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked Pearl Harbor, and the United States was involved in World War II. On December 8, the Japanese army entered the Shanghai Public Settlement. On the same day, the Imperial Japanese Army began
Starting from Thailand, they attacked the Malay Peninsula, and the Japanese Imperial Army began to attack Hong Kong from Shenzhen. Pearl Harbor, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, and Hong Kong were all colonies of the United Kingdom and the United States. As a result, these so-called military powers and big countries were defeated by little Japan.
How can you show any dignity at all?"
"So they are considering us now. After all, when it comes to combat experience with Japan, if we say second, no one dares to say first. What's more, these places are far away from the British and American mainland, but they are closer to us.
Some. It is more convenient and faster for us to send troops than for them to send troops."
Everyone was discussing enthusiastically, and Chiang Kai-shek did not refuse. The Chinese Theater was established, and he was the supreme commander of the Chinese Theater. This was an affirmation for both the country and himself.
What's more, with the formation of various war zones, Japan will fight on multiple fronts.
Britain and the United States will also join.
This is also of great benefit to China. At least, resisting Japan is no longer their responsibility as a country.
China needs allies so much.
But at this time, we have so many more allies, which is a good thing for the people of the country.
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"In this way, the anti-Japanese war is finally not just China's anti-Japanese war!" Liu Yuan put down the newspaper, his heart surging. In addition, the Chinese war zone also includes Vietnam and Thailand, and China's status has finally been improved.
Zhou Weiguo smiled slightly. These were just excuses and gimmicks for the Allied forces to get China to send troops. However, after all, the Allies were established, and the anti-French (fa) West (xi) (Si) (si) also became the main force of all countries in the world.
The main theme, of course, excludes Germany, Italy, Japan, etc. However, fortunately it has come to this day. "It's pretty good."
"Very good?" Liu Yuan opened his eyes wide. This should obviously be a joy, right?
"It's just good." Zhou Weiguo nodded. Even at this time, various public opinions began to brag and praise China's contribution to the Pacific battlefield. However, decades later, European and American countries will still not look at your part.
We will still subconsciously ignore China's huge contribution and efforts to the Pacific War.
In fact, Japan has always called the Sino-Japanese War the China Incident since the July 7th Incident.
Liu Yuan really didn't quite understand what Zhou Weiguo meant, because he had not experienced all the things in later generations. "Okay, in a month or two at most, I'm afraid you will have to report to the expeditionary force?"
Zhou Weiguo nodded, "Of course, I won't go alone."
"Special team?" Liu Yuan asked.
"Yeah." Zhou Weiguo nodded. Of course he didn't plan to go alone. He planned to call back half of the members of the special operations team, and then select half from the new team members to sneak in secretly in disguise, obtain information, etc. "Brother, in a moment
You send a report to each team and ask them to return to Jinan before the 10th to take over the mission."
"Got it." Liu Yuan nodded. It was only January 4th and it was too late for the teams to come back. He was not very clear about Zhou Weiguo's plan, but if Zhou Weiguo said it, he would do it.
Zhou Weiguo nodded, and then looked at the map. The Chinese Expeditionary Force was an important and special part of China's Anti-Japanese War. However, for a long time, due to certain political reasons, this period of history has been obscured, submerged, and even buried.
Forgotten. On that land, China shed blood for the Allied forces. Many soldiers died, ranging from generals to soldiers. For example, Dai Anlan, and Qi Xueqi.
One hundred thousand young people, one hundred thousand troops.
Once a strong man is gone, he will never return.
It is a true portrayal of the expeditionary force.
These people are heroes.
But Zhou Weiguo did not want these people to be heroes, because the word hero often contains blood! If they have not been injured or shed blood, who would call them heroes?
Behind the word hero, in this era, what has been sacrificed is even life.
In addition to the enemy's artillery fire, the threat of the tropical rainforest, and the uncertainty of command among the expeditionary forces, hundreds of thousands of soldiers were repeatedly passive. In the end, their young lives were left behind.
What Zhou Weiguo wants to do is just not to let himself leave regrets. Because the expeditionary force is inherently regretful. Zhou Weiguo does not want the soldiers who originally belonged to China to bleed and shed tears abroad, but still have to bury their bones in a foreign country, or even be forgotten. This pair
They are unfair.
Picking up the pen, he circled a circle on the map. There was Yangon.
Yangon is a water city - surrounded by water on three sides, the Bago River in the east, the Yangon River in the south, the Lai River, one of the Irrawaddy Rivers that flows into the Haihan River, in the west, and the Andaman Sea 34 kilometers to the south. Inland Rivers and Maritime Transport
The intersection makes Yangon the main hub for sea and land transportation inside and outside Myanmar.
After disembarking from Yangon Wharf, the arms were transported by rail to Lashio, then to Yunnan, China via Wanding, and finally to Kunming - this was a special transportation line in wartime China.
Therefore, after inspection, the national army generals decided that it should be heavily protected.
However, the British still refused to allow the expeditionary force to enter Burma.
When the expeditionary force arrived, Yangon had already fallen amid raging fires.