Chapter 1916： American and French

At this time, Roosevelt in the White House was also busy, preparing to welcome the French delegation. Next to him was the old man Pershing who had visited the German army with the old man Pershing, squatting in the trenches on the Western Front, and running on the Eastern Front. Ma, General Marshall who had been on tanks in Asia Minor, this new star in the US Army was highly regarded by Roosevelt. While Pershing still had to stay in Germany to pay attention to the movement of the German Army, Marshall was sent back to China as the military adviser to Theodore Roosevelt. After all, the last time the Americans had a land war of a certain scale was staged when they competed with the Spanish for Cuba, and did it scale? The Americans have not invested as much force as the German army on the western front. Roosevelt had no idea about land warfare!

Roosevelt knew that the French would fool himself, so he had to find someone who knew how to do it. Of course, as for the political issue, Roosevelt himself had the final say. Recently, Roosevelt had a big plan, a very powerful plan, and once this plan succeeds, then the U.S. might become the biggest winner of the plan!

Three days later, the French delegation arrived in Washington in secret. Because of their respective positions and awkward attitudes, both the Americans and the French tried to keep a low profile. There was no honor guard on the South Lawn of the White House to welcome them, and no salutes. A convoy arrived at the White House under the protection of the army and police, and Ernst and his team walked into the residence of the US President very low-key. In a conference room of the White House, Roosevelt and Marshall received French representatives Ernst and Wei Gang.

"For human civilization, this war is the largest catastrophe in human history. The war spread throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. Millions of people lost their declarations in the war. Tens of millions of people have been displaced. The wealth accumulated by human civilization for decades, even hundreds of years, was wiped out in just a few days. And now, we are sitting here to end this war." Roosevelt said This is what he seems to think of as a tall opening remark.

"And we are here to end this war. It will be no good for us and our enemies to continue fighting, but for the United States of America to be a bridge between us and our allies, I would like to represent the French Republic. Place the highest gratitude." Ernst Moni’s diplomatic rhetoric is also purely pure. Alright, the opening remarks are over, now everyone is going to talk about business!

"You should already know that the regiments of the Kingdom of Bavaria and the Austro-Hungarian regiments have gone to the Western Front under the leadership of Crown Prince Ruprecht. This time, including the various troops, the Germans will send at least 800,000 to the Western Front. In this case, their troops on the western front will reach 3.6 million, which is not the pinnacle of the Germans! If it is delayed for another two months, the Mackensen Army on the eastern front and other Bavarian corps can also reach the western front. At that time, there will be no problem with the Allied forces exceeding 4 million. Don’t you think it’s time for the French Republic to make a decision?” Roosevelt said.

As an ally of the Germans, Pershing can naturally obtain a lot of information, and this information will eventually be collected by Roosevelt. Of course, it is precisely because of the ally, Roosevelt cannot say too much, such as the Bavarian Army. It is absolutely impossible to say how many tanks, planes, combat troops, etc., there are. Although it is said, the Germans can't help it if they know it, but what is there to say? If you did the first year of junior high school, I could do the fifteenth. After the Germans finished the first battle, it was time for the Americans to fight the Pacific War!

"However, we have 4.5 million troops on the Western Front. (We have increased our troops a bit.) Even though the Germans have gained support from the Eastern Front, we still have an advantage of up to 900,000 troops. Even though it is difficult for us to attack the German defenses, But our defense is still okay. General Marshall has been to the Western Front, and you should know that whoever attacks on the Western Front suffers." Ernst said lightly.

"Maybe the 4.5 million troops are just a theoretical number. According to the intelligence and estimates we have collected, all troops on the western front, including reserves and logistics units, add up to no more than 4 million. From the perspective of actual combat, 3.6 million The German army against the 4 million British and French forces, the victory and defeat of this match is actually very obvious. Especially the Bavarian Army, on the battlefield of Asia Minor, the French army can not overwhelm the opponent with a 2-1 advantage." Marshall said.

"We don't think so. If Germany was still Germany half a year ago, then this army gathered on the Western Front is indeed powerful, but now, the turmoil within Germany has not been resolved, and the prince will force an offensive. We have lost half of it. We are not worried that we will not be able to sustain this battle." Ernst said.

"Don't worry? You guys come here to dry your hair! Look at your winter offensive. The Germans beat you up while fighting the civil war, and then pressed you in place with one hand. You jumped!" Marshall felt deeply in his heart. The French who despise the face and suffer the crimeWell, we are politicians, we represent the governments of the two countries, not in military games. "Roosevelt lifted his eyes and said: "Now, let's make it clear. You should know that the German army is about to launch an offensive. The prince has never fought an uncertain war, and has never been at a battle level. Lost once. You should be aware of this. Now, we can still discuss some issues, but if it is later, for example, one month later, and the entire campaign is launched, then some issues cannot be discussed. "

"Although we sympathize with your country's situation, we also want to continue our friendship with the French Republic. However, we and the German Empire are close ally, and nothing we do with you can violate our covenant with Germany. Therefore, if you miss an opportunity, it will be a pity."

Roosevelt, who was in a superior position, would naturally not be courteous with the French for a long time, and then he would show the facts to make sense. He, who was nicknamed Roosevelt I by the Emperor, has always been a gentleman and a stick in his hands, although this stick is German. People give it! But this does not prevent him from using this to force the French into submission.

And these words really worked. As soon as Roosevelt's voice fell, Marshall noticed that Wei Gang on the side was shaking a little involuntarily. Well, it's not an exaggeration to say that it was shaking. The opposite Ernst was also obviously a little nervous, and even reacted to his expression.

"Then, let me talk about the conditions of the French Republic first." Half a minute later, Ernst said.

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