Great time travel

Chapter 84, The Resurgence of Nuclear Explosions
"...God! How dare they? How dare they do such a thing?!! Liars, cowards and hopeless scum!"

When the news that more than 2 South American regiment officers and soldiers surrendered in the Samoa Islands with almost no resistance came, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, USA, the angry roar of President Truman was unsurprisingly heard again.

——Although the officers and soldiers of the five South American countries in Samoa tried their best to falsify the facts before surrendering, boasting that they had no choice but to surrender after fighting bravely.But in the end, the fire could not be covered with paper, and the truth was quickly found out by the US intelligence agencies: After all, the United States has ruled Samoa for more than half a century, and the foundation is quite deep, even before it was forced to abandon this archipelago. , also ambushing agents and secret radio stations in advance.

Therefore, the self-deception that the generals of the five South American countries thought they were smart in the Samoa Islands was a joke in the eyes of the Pentagon: the Japanese army surrendered on the day of the first wave of landing!Americans on the island were also detained!What kind of resistance is this?It's basically a group of leading parties, okay?
In this way, the Pentagon's entire combat plan for the South Pacific Theater was completely disrupted-although the Americans did not think that the South American Army was very capable of fighting, let alone that they could create any miracles under the hands of the Japanese army.But I still think that relying on the solid fortifications built by the US military for many years, no matter how useless these guys are, they should be able to persist in Samoa for at least half a month.After such a battle, the Japanese Navy, even if not many people died, will consume a lot of ammunition and supplies, and must return to the home port for rest and replenishment...

In this way, when the Japanese army regains its combat effectiveness and launches the next wave of offensive in the South Pacific, this time will be delayed for at least three months.And with this buffer time, the U.S. military also had time to find a way to organize forces to counterattack and curb the Japanese navy's long-term drive-to build a fleet from scratch with the industry and terrifying shipbuilding capabilities that the United States has completed war mobilization. month time.

However, in fact, these shameless South Americans did not resist at all!Directly hand over the entire Samoa Islands intact to the Japanese!Not only did the Japanese Navy and Marine Corps not consume much, but they also seized a large amount of fuel, supplies and intelligence!Immediately launch a continuous attack!
At this moment, the U.S. military has not had time to build a new base behind the Samoa Islands and formulate a new defensive counterattack plan!

——This group of useless South American bastards really messed up a big deal and hurt people a lot! !
However, even if he knew the truth, President Truman would have nothing to do with these South American bastards.Moreover, compared to denouncing the cowardice, shamelessness and unreliability of these South American allies, the South Pacific war situation, which is continuing to deteriorate rapidly, is the key that worries him the most.

"...The situation in the South Pacific is terrible, and the entire front has completely collapsed. Although we had pessimistic expectations about the defeat before, we never expected that the Samoan defenders did not even have symbolic resistance. The complete military port and so many supplies are directly sent to the enemy!"

As a think tank, Hopkins looked down at the map and said with a heavy face, "...in this way, the unscathed Japanese navy can use Samoa as a base and continue to attack eastward...and in Samoa Behind it is the Kingdom of Tonga and Tahiti (Tahiti) of the French.”

"...It sounds like America is getting closer...Can we stop the Japanese there?" Truman said, rubbing his forehead.

"...Unfortunately, it is almost impossible." Hopkins shook his head, "...The Kingdom of Tonga is just a small country with a population of less than 10. It has no military power at all, and the aborigines have not fought against the Japanese Empire. determination and courage. Although we once set up a military base in Tonga, it was only a transit point for stockpiling supplies, not a combat fortress. And now our troops have completely withdrawn from Tonga, where only the More than 100 New Zealanders, I hope they can hold back a brigade of Japanese troops for half a day, we should be thankful!

As for Tahiti...that's the capital of the French Polynesian colony, and now there are 'Free French' troops stationed there, and they all don't exceed 1000 people in total - what will happen when the Japanese hit it, President Sir, you should be able to imagine it! "

"...Understood... They must be more skilled in raising their hands to surrender than the South Americans, after all, they are Frenchmen...the armpits of those Frenchmen on Tahiti after being exposed to the bright sunshine on the beach in the South Pacific for so long , probably much darker than their local compatriots!"

President Truman curled his lips and said helplessly taunting that the French army's astonishing record of being wiped out by the Nazi German army on the European battlefield made the French a laughing stock in the world and lost their reputation of bravery inherited from the Napoleon era The newspapers and magazines from all over the world are full of jokes mocking the French army who can't fight: How do you call the [-] French who raised their hands at the same time?Of course the French Army!How can you spot a French veteran?Just look at his armpits, they're so healthy from the sun...

Of course, the global powers also generally expressed extremely pessimistic views on the combat effectiveness of the contemporary French army.General Patton, for example, publicly stated: "... I would rather have a German division in front of my troops than a French division in the rear of my troops."

If the Italian army in World War II was noodles, then the French army might not even be considered noodles. Dude, didn't even get a real three month mark!
Therefore, after the Samoa Islands fell rapidly and the Kingdom of Tonga was doomed, instead of counting on those French brands on Tahiti whose bones were softened by tropical fruits, coconut wine and indigenous girls, they probably forgot how to shoot. Colonial troops (Tahiti native girls are famous for their beauty and enthusiasm, and they don't wear much clothes since ancient times, and they are extremely bold in sex, and they like to sleep with foreign travelers to 'borrow'), in the vicious Japanese invaders What miracles can be played in front of us, it is better to pray to God for a precise typhoon to blow all the Japanese fleet into the bottom of the sea!
However, those French soldiers who love life on Tahiti can raise their hands and surrender without shame, but in the face of the collapse of the South Pacific War, the White House and the Pentagon cannot ignore it. In the vast expanse of the South Pacific Ocean, although various islands seem to be dotted all over, there are very few large islands that have good ports, can park large ships, and can accommodate a fleet for a long-term stay.

On the Polynesian islands across the entire South Pacific, the coral islands and reefs are indeed blue waves and silver sands, with infinite charm, but there is generally a problem of too shallow water depth (you can see the bottom of the water from the water surface), and it is often difficult to moor large ships.The water depth of volcanic islands is generally sufficient, but the coastline is often too steep, lacking shelter from the wind.There are also some islands that finally have excellent deep-water shelters, but they lack fresh water, making it difficult to accommodate a large number of people even for a short period of time. They are also not suitable as anchorages for a large fleet... For example, in the huge Hawaii Among the archipelago, Oahu is the only island suitable for serving as a military port.In the same way, Tahiti, famous for its passionate girls and black pearls, is already the easternmost large island in the entire Polynesian archipelago with a good port and a large population of settlers.If the battle line is further retreated to the east, there will be only Pitcairn Island, which once staged the story of "The Mutiny on the Ship", and Easter Island, which is famous for its huge stone statues...

Both Pitcairn Island and Easter Island are of little military value - the former is only as large as New York's Central Park, with only 50 residents, and the waves are huge, and the coast is extremely rugged and steep , It is impossible to stop the boat at all, otherwise it will be washed up on the reef by the waves and smashed to pieces.From the [-]th century to the present, no large ship has ever actually landed on Pitcairn Island, and outsiders who want to go to the island can only rely on small boats or rafts for transshipment.Although the area of ​​the latter is much larger, just looking at the fact that the aborigines on Easter Island were able to deforestation to make stone statues, turning the island into a desert and tossing themselves to the verge of extinction, it should be I know how unsuitable the environment of that place is for human habitation.

——According to the survey report of naval experts, it is very appropriate to build an airport on Easter Island, because the island's terrain is flat and its geology is solid, and the forests on the island were cut down by indigenous people who were keen on making stone statues several centuries ago It was empty (for making levers and logs for transporting stone statues), leaving only low grasslands and deserts. It's much easier to get on.Then, it is also possible to build a radar station on Easter Island, but it is not necessary-the nearest land to Easter Island is also [-] kilometers away, and the detection range of any sea and air radar is now It is only a few tens of kilometers away, even if the radar station is built on the mountain, it will not be far away. With such a vast and open sea, the enemy can completely walk around.If you want to be stationed in a large fleet for a long time... that would be a nightmare!First of all, there is no natural safe haven. When a storm comes, the entire fleet may be smashed to pieces on the reef; secondly, there is a lack of fresh water and fresh fruits and vegetables on Easter Island. All supplies have to be collected and transported from Chile, which is [-] kilometers away... …

In short, from various perspectives, this is an island that is easy to attack and difficult to defend. Deploying defenses here is simply making yourself guilty!

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"...In other words, if we can't send the fleet south in time for reinforcements, the entire South Pacific will be planted with the sun flag this year? The Japanese fleet will easily fight all the way from Samoa to Easter Island? Oh , God! This is really too bad!"

Looking at the thick arrow on the map representing the Japanese navy across the Pacific Ocean from west to east, advancing along the Polynesian islands, and approaching the coast of Chile in South America, President Truman couldn't help but feel his scalp tingling.

——If the Japanese are really allowed to hit Easter Island, no, even as long as they hit Tahiti, then the Allied forces in New Zealand will be completely isolated!
Because, when Samoa has fallen, as long as Tahiti is lost, the US merchant fleet will completely lose its supply points and transfer stations in the South Pacific. If it wants to provide any assistance to New Zealand or send any reinforcements, They all had to start from Chile and sail a distance of more than 1 kilometers without a supply base within the sphere of influence of the Japanese navy and air force... It should be considered a miracle that one of the twenty ships can reach the destination.

After repeated wars in New Zealand, 20.00% of the country's population has died, and almost all young and middle-aged men have been wiped out. Industrial and agricultural production has already collapsed. Now it is relying on a group of old men, women and children to hold guns resistance.Even so, everything from bullets to bread depends on the generous assistance of the United States.If the last sea lifeline is cut off, then the demise of this country is only a matter of time.

Of course, for the fall of New Zealand, the White House and the Pentagon are already psychologically prepared.Such a result was basically doomed as early as when the U.S. military shrank its troops, and the difference was only sooner or later.But the problem is, if the undefeated myth of the Japanese Navy's combined fleet cannot be broken, and the Japanese fleet sweeps the entire Polynesian Islands all the way, hits Easter Island, and even completely penetrates the South Pacific, haunting the coasts of Peru and Chile, then for the United States In other words, it is not just a matter of losing New Zealand, but even troubles in the backyard of South America!

——As the backyard of the United States, since the "Monroe Doctrine" (American America) was put forward, the Americans have been operating in Latin American countries for many years, and the various comprador forces they have fostered are intertwined and deeply rooted.Even if there are occasional anti-American figures, pro-American forces are still the mainstream.

But the problem is that there has never been unreasonable loyalty in this world, and those so-called pro-American forces in Latin American countries have chosen to lean toward and depend on the United States out of consideration of their own interests.But that doesn't mean they're willing to go to hell with the United States of America.

In fact, these guys are basically scumbags, they only chase after the strong to kneel and lick.If the American hegemony shows signs of decay and disintegration, then these dog legs who were so obsequious a moment ago, once they turn against their American masters, they will probably backlash more fiercely than anyone else!
If the United States completely lost the entire South Pacific and was helpless while watching the Japanese fleet rampage along the coast of South America, then the dictators in South American countries would probably start to move around and try to make some troubles against the United States!If the Japanese continue to win like this, and the U.S. military cannot reverse the decline, it is estimated that the shaking of Latin American countries will become more serious, even if they raise their flags and turn against them, it is not impossible!
But, on the other hand, President Truman is also very clear that if he forces the Pacific Fleet to go south to meet it now, and choose Tahiti or other islands in French Polynesia to fight to the death with the Japanese Navy's eastward fleet, it is also not good. idea.

First of all, quite a few ships of the Pacific Fleet had just withdrawn from the South Pacific to Hawaii, and they hadn't had time to maintain them, and the sailors hadn't had time to rest.Not to mention that it was an expedition with a straight-line voyage of more than [-] kilometers!

Secondly, the strength of the Pacific Fleet is now greatly damaged, and the remaining ships can hold Hawaii and maintain the supply line of the Japanese battlefield across the North Pacific, which is almost the limit.If this last bit of wealth is also taken out and thrown into the South Pacific to fight a sea battle, then at the same time, what about the more important Hawaiian Islands in the north?What about the battlefield of the Japanese archipelago where hundreds of thousands of troops have been trapped?
It should be noted that today's Japanese frontline is already a place to gamble on the country's destiny, and the vast majority of the US Army's elite have been invested one after another. From the Congress to the civilians, they cannot tolerate a big rout that loses all their money.The Hawaiian Islands, especially the island of Oahu where the military port is located, is of great strategic significance to the U.S. Navy. Once it is lost to the enemy, if you want to regain it in the future, you will have to pay at least several times the blood—if the above If the two are lost, even if the naval battle in the South Pacific can be won, in the eyes of the world, it may become a joke of picking sesame seeds and throwing watermelons.

For a while, President Truman found himself in a dilemma. No matter how he made a decision, he might be impeached by Congress and step down.

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PS: Refugees who entered Germany refused to do paid volunteer work, declaring that "we are Merkel's guests, and there is no reason to let the guests work"... Is this self-righteous appearance still a refugee?It's clearly the master!Those authentic Germans are serving you as volunteers for free!