Chapter 814： The Manhattan Project kicked off

Einstein is gone, he died in an accident, and the final police investigation was also nothing.

However, history is still developing along the original track. Although Einstein is no longer there, Szilard is still there.

In fact, even in history, the true promoter of this letter was Szilard, and even the entire letter was dictated by Szilard and written by Einstein.

When Szilard was studying at the University of Berlin, the first-row seats of the famous physics seminar series were reserved for Einstein, Laue, Planck and other big-name physicists. However, student status Szilard wanted to go to the first row because he had some ideas to talk to Einstein. Einstein was deeply impressed with this young man, and the two became good friends.

In many cases, Einstein was incontrovertible. Only Szilard kept advocating the threat of the atomic bomb that finally allowed Einstein to write.

Einstein is a world-renowned physicist, but Szilard's reputation is not enough.

Now, Szilard clearly felt the fear. The German military technology level is simply ahead of the world. If the Germans really make this kind of weapon, then the whole world will be enveloped by the Germans. Under deterrence.

After the fall of the United Kingdom, the United States is the last piece of pure land, and the safety of the United States must be ensured!

Szilard was very anxious. Roosevelt was also very anxious after seeing this letter. However, when he gave the content of the letter to his own think tank, the opinions of his staff were inconsistent. .

"Until there is no definite evidence, I would not believe this so-called atomic bomb." Marshall said: "This is too whimsical, and Szilard asked us to invest about one billion US dollars in research and development costs, even more so We cannot accept it."

In later generations, Marshall supported the development of the atomic bomb, but now he has put forward the opposite opinion.

Because the United States has no money.

Now, although Europe is about to be under German rule, Germany still maintains a good relationship with the United States, and has not declared war on the United States. Even if the United States stimulated the Germans last time, the Germans could bear it. Living.

In other words, the United States has not yet transitioned to the war-time system, and the huge industrial production capacity of the United States cannot be mobilized. At this time, the limited funding of the US military needs to take care of many aspects.

For example, the United States needs to develop and produce new tanks, which are the latest tanks that can fight the German Panther 3 tanks. The United States needs to build more warships, especially aircraft carriers and battleships. The United States also needs new aircraft. All of these are to burn money. Ah!

Under this circumstance, if the United States also allocates funds to make this whimsical atomic weapon, where does the United States come from so much money?

Under urgent demand, the United States must first satisfy tanks, aircraft, and battleships! It costs one billion dollars to open the mouth, and the United States really can't get it out.

As Marshall in charge of military equipment, he knew he had no money, so he did not support it.

"However, if the Germans really carry out this project, then we will face a huge threat. This kind of project cannot be launched in a day or two. At that time, even if it is a temporary surprise, it will be too late." Secretary of State Cordell Hull is worried.

Although he didn't want to believe it, when he saw this letter, he still felt intellectually that if he didn't pay attention to it, the United States might be in crisis.

"I think we can start from two aspects." Roosevelt said: "First, we invested a part of the funds to make this project run first, and then, our intelligence agencies, secret investigations, if the Germans are really doing this We have to develop the project at full speed, and we cannot let the Germans take the lead."

The plan proposed by the wise Roosevelt was a compromise, and Marshall and others agreed.

"Then provide them with 30 million US dollars of funding to temporarily establish the project." Marshall said, this is the most funds he can free up.

Although it is difficult and the money is small, when this batch of funding is in place, it indicates that the huge Manhattan Project in the United States has finally begun.

"Next, let's talk about the main issues now." Roosevelt continued: "Edward VIII, with the support of Germany, usurped the throne and became the King of England. The whereabouts of George VI is unknown."

King George VI once made a request to the United States to leave on a U.S. cruise ship. The United States even planned to send a warship to protect it, but he went down again.

As a result, the cruise ship was hijacked by pirates, and it must have been done by the Germans. If King George VI was really on that ship, he would end up miserably. Even with the protection of warships, he would not be able to guard against the ghostly German submarine.

Now, no one knows where George VI is.

"We must not allow Britain to completely fall into German control. This is extremely detrimental to us. The Germans no longer have the risk of fighting on two fronts. It is more difficult for us to counterattack. We no longer have a springboard to attack Europe. "Marshall said.

The United States will not watch the fall of Britain, but the situation is different from what they imagined. The United States did not even have time to mobilize more reinforcements. As a result, Edward VIII volleyed up and sat down in London and announced his enthronement. simple.

Britain actually fell like this!

This British war has more dramatic elements and is even more unacceptable. How could this be? Under the sudden sharp turn, everyone realized that the situation was complicated.

"Yes we will not recognize the pseudo-government of Edward VIII, nor will we recognize the government of Petain." Roosevelt said: "No matter what the Germans think, in short, we must emphasize Our attitude, now, our most important thing is to find out the whereabouts of George VI."

As long as George VI is still there, the United States will continue to support vigorously until George VI re-attacks to Europe!

At this moment, Donovan opened the door and hurriedly walked in: "Mr. President, everyone, we have the exact news that George VI has safely arrived in Egypt!"

King George VI did not go to Canada or the United States, but went to Egypt! Moreover, he actually risked his life to take a submarine to the Mediterranean and arrived in Egypt!

The news came, and everyone immediately let go of their burdens: "Immediately send our support to the Middle East! As long as George VI is still there, we must support him with all his strength!"

Egypt is also a good breakthrough point! Backed by a large number of British colonies, it is really a good idea for the British to counterattack the North African Legion in Germany and Italy, and connect with Free France in the south.