Age of Rebirth

How can Roosevelt make a decision, according to his thoughts and the crimes committed by MacArthur, in a few words, death is more than enough, and not killing is not enough to apologize to the people of the country!

However, even if you are the president of the United States, it is impossible to deal with certain things as you like. Look at these big officials who spoke, there is one or several big power groups standing behind them. These big power groups are the political power of the United States The real behind-the-scenes manipulator is the final decider of the political direction and national strategy of the United States. The noble title of President of the United States is often just a spokesperson who jumps up and down on the front stage!

If Roosevelt categorically disposes of MacArthur, he believes that within a few days, he will obediently roll off the presidency and leave the White House sadly. From then on, he will become an outcast and marginalized person in American politics. The economy has survived the economic crisis that has swept the world. In the face of the Japanese attack, it used its courage and wisdom to arouse the unanimous determination of the people to resist.

Politics is politics. Although MacArthur's character is poor, he is the darling of most members of Congress. These members are all from major power groups. However, President Roosevelt cannot completely obey the opinions of the spokespersons of these power groups. Finally, the handling of MacArthur is as follows.

MacArthur was dismissed from the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Southwest Pacific Theater of the U.S. Army, and the first deputy commander-in-chief of the Allied China and Pacific Theater. Chief Strategic Advisor of the Pacific Theater Headquarters, with the same military rank and treatment, representing the U.S. Wartime Supreme Command, permanently stationed in Australia. [

It can be said that this was the result of mutual compromise and compromise. MacArthur was still in a high position but had little power. He lost direct command over the US and Philippine troops in the southwest Pacific region, and he could no longer dictate to the US military in operations. Transferring back to the country is already to the greatest extent.Taking care of his face, after experiencing a series of battles on the Pacific battlefield, especially the defense of Manila on Luzon Island, Roosevelt has lost the last bit of trust in MacArthur.

He didn't dare to hand over the remaining 10,000+ soldiers to MacArthur.This ambitious, talented, bullish, rebellious guy.He can really toss away this last family fortune, and he won't even blink his eyes.

Replace MacArthur.The more than 20 U.S. and Philippine troops on Luzon Island are the leaders of the group. The one who was repeatedly suppressed by MacArthur and inexplicably received the appointment of Brigadier General Jonathan from the air coincided with his meeting. before.

The end of the meeting.Appoint Jonathan as the commander-in-chief of the U.S. and Philippine troops evacuated from Luzon Island. Once the troops are safely withdrawn to Australia, he will be the first deputy commander-in-chief of the Southwest Pacific Theater Headquarters of the U.S. Army and preside over the overall work. The actual award of the rank of lieutenant general can be said to be an order in the face of danger. The members of the Supreme Command during the war agreed that the appointment and promotion of Jonathan's military rank could not and would not be obstructed by Congress.It can also be seen as a concession to keep MacArthur.

Colonel Kleist, the former acting chief of staff of the headquarters, was also a beneficiary of this incident. Not only did he remove the word "agent" from his head, he was appointed chief of staff of the US Southwest Pacific Theater Headquarters, and his rank was also promoted to brigadier general.Formally entered the ranks of the generals of the United States Army.

The biggest beneficiary is none other than the British. General Fernandez, the commander-in-chief of the British Army in Australia, was officially appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Allied Southwest Pacific Theater.Unified command of the US, Philippine, British, and Austrian armies, of course.Churchill, a wily man, knew how to control all aspects of the relationship with this accidental black hat. If the Americans did not pay for it, the British army on the Australian mainland would starve to death.

Therefore, Churchill sent a confidential telegram to Admiral Fernandez. In the telegram, he told the newly appointed commander-in-chief of the Southwest Pacific Theater of the Allied Forces, "Any major military action must be fully understood and supported by the Americans." "As for whether to obtain the understanding and support of MacArthur or Lieutenant General Jonathan, it depends on Fernandez's political level.

On the surface, MacArthur has lost the command of the army and has become an idler with things to do. However, the influence and energy behind him cannot be underestimated, especially the big American power group standing behind this guy. From the fact that he is safe and sound under the charge of beheading, it can be seen that his energy is huge.

Lieutenant General Jonathan, who rose on the shoulders of MacArthur, is the actual commander of the U.S. military. Although he has no political foundation in the U.S., he has fallen into the eyes of President Roosevelt. Every step of the way is predictable, and this is a test of Admiral Fernandez's political wisdom, walking a tightrope between the old and new commanders of the United States.

In fact, Churchill was not very satisfied with continuing to keep that MacArthur guy in the Southwest Pacific Theater. He believed that the Americans deliberately made it difficult for Fernandez, and moved the disgraced guy far away, which would be more conducive to Fernandez's entry into the state. , Moreover, the equally arrogant Prime Minister Churchill, and the equally indifferent MacArthur, if he hadn't forced Australia's [-] troops to reinforce Luzon, how could today's passive situation come about.

Lieutenant General Jonathan and Major General Kleist, who received appointments from China, were in extremely complicated moods, including the excitement and excitement of their sudden promotion to high positions, worries about the war situation in Luzon Island, and bewilderment about their future and fate. Just a few hours ago, I was the commander of a mechanized infantry division. In the blink of an eye, I became the supreme commander of more than 20 US and Philippine soldiers.

This heavy burden that suddenly fell on his shoulders inevitably made Lieutenant General Jonathan a little uneasy, especially in the current dangerous battle situation. Fortunately, Lieutenant General Jonathan was able to clearly realize that he must cooperate closely with the Chinese. He and his soldiers can get rid of the tragic fate of being wiped out by the Japanese in Luzon Island.

After receiving the telegram forwarded from China, Lieutenant General Jonathan ordered the confidential department to immediately establish contact with Tang Qiuli's headquarters, and truthfully inform the other party of the current situation of the US and Philippine troops.

Then, he personally wrote a telegram to Tang Qiuli, "Dear General Tang Qiuli, Second Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces in China and the Pacific Theater, General Tang Qiuli, our US troops that stick to the Manila defense line have completed their withdrawal. The previous deployment can begin at 28 o'clock in the evening on August 29, and it is estimated that at around [-] o'clock in the morning on August [-], except for the troops blocking the Japanese army, the rest of the troops can be boarded."

"In the meantime, I hope that the general will send out an aviation fleet to cover the boarding of the troops and provide full escort to Australia. Regarding the righteous deed of your Excellency, on behalf of myself and more than 20 US and Philippine soldiers, I would like to express my gratitude to you and you During the evacuation period, the U.S. troops completely obeyed the command of His Excellency General, Lieutenant General Jonathan, the first deputy commander in chief of the U.S. Southwest Pacific Theater!"

Lieutenant General Jonathan's attitude was absolutely low enough. Tang Qiuli agreed to make a move. This was his last life-saving straw. He had to be grasped no matter what. He was a smart man. In that way, with your nostrils turned up, cowhide coaxing, and a face that begs you to give you face, it will never work. Among other things, as long as the Chinese have a little reservation and don't go all out, the price they pay is several. The lives of thousands of soldiers.

Moreover, Lieutenant General Jonathan is still very anxious. As a general who has always been fighting on the front line, he is very familiar with the current situation of the US and Philippine soldiers on the Manila defense line. According to Jonathan's judgment, the US and Filipino troops on the Manila defense line, in order to stop the crazy Japanese attack, suffered nearly [-] casualties every day.

The Manila defense line has become a veritable "meat grinder." In several main assault directions of the Japanese army, in order to ensure that the defense line will not be breached, it is to fill it with the lives of soldiers. Now, Lieutenant General Jonathan is left with a precarious mess. According to the most optimistic estimate, Manila will surely fall in less than a week.

Behind is the vast sea, the line of defense is constantly compressed, and in front is the fierce offensive of 10,000+ Japanese soldiers. Manila has become a dead end, without the help of the Chinese, there is only a dead end. Therefore, Lieutenant General Jonathan believes that how to lower your posture It's not too much, if there is no way to escape, he even wants to go to Singapore in person and beg Tang Qiuli face to face. [

On the afternoon of August 28th, in the Singapore Military Control Commission Building, Division Commander Tang Qiuli's office, Chief of Staff Zhao Yu and Major General sent a telegram from Lieutenant General Jonathan. After reading it, Tang Qiuli said with a smile: "This Lieutenant General Jonathan, He is a person who understands current affairs, and he is very different from MacArthur, since the agreement has been signed, we should start, Yuhe, inform the fleet deputy commander Tang and Le Yiqin, and proceed according to the plan."

Zhao Yuhe reminded: "Master, the Americans also demand that our aircraft fleet provide them with air combat cover to evacuate Manila. This is beyond the scope of our escort mission. It is tantamount to directly intervening in the battlefield of Luzon Island. Is it inappropriate?"

Tang Qiuli shook his head and said: "This escort is very different from the situation when we escorted the British and Australian troops. If we don't cover the US and Filipino soldiers on board, they won't be able to leave at all. Give Le Yiqin's order Riga The last one is to blow up a blockade line behind the withdrawal route of the US and Philippine troops to stop the pursuit of the Japanese army. This is the only thing we can do.”

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