Chapter 2809: This Time, that Time
"Today, I am here to tell all the citizens of the United States that just a month ago, the main naval force of the United States of America crossed a distance of thousands of kilometers and stabbed Japan, the cancer of this world, like a sharp sword. heartland! In this military operation codenamed Storm, the United States Navy destroyed the Tarakan oil field and nearby oil refining facilities located in the northeastern part of Kalimantan! And during the return voyage, it severely damaged the Japanese Combined Fleet. We Destroyed 5 Japanese battleships, more than 50 destroyers, and sunk and damaged 4 aircraft carriers! At the same time, hundreds of Japanese aircraft were buried with their dirty warships! Now, I can tell everyone gloriously, The Pacific War has made decisive progress! We have severely damaged the Japanese economic foundation and military strength at the same time."
"I hope that while everyone is celebrating our victory, don't forget to leave some energy, because maybe in a few days, more exciting news will come from the front line! From this moment on, the United States He has proven his power with practical actions! Even if the enemy is tens of thousands of kilometers away from us, we can still defeat it!" Shortly after the old Roosevelt returned to Washington, almost all newspapers published this article that shocked all Americans. An article that makes me feel proud. In the eyes of a large number of people, this is undoubtedly a very significant success, ushering in a new era for the United States!
They were right, the offensive was indeed a victory. Americans have reason to celebrate. But for Roosevelt and the United States, their celebration was still a bit premature. Some exaggerated achievements cannot conceal the truth that the main force of the Japanese combined fleet still exists. The Americans have won time and gained a strategic advantage, but it does not mean that they have won the war. war.
But even when senior Navy officials, including Sims, thought this article was too optimistic, Roosevelt and his administration could not wait to turn some of their attention away from the battlefield and to other directions! Regarding the situation in Africa and Europe, Americans currently do not have this idea or the power. But Americans are willing to do other things that can create obstacles for their potential enemies, and the Bald Eagle's eyes once again fall on Turkey, the German ally and the sick man of Europe and West Asia!
"Taft, you once asked me when we can defeat Germany and truly become the world's hegemon. I told you at the time that this is not something that our generation can do. But now, I still wonder This matter holds such a view. But today, I can tell you that the United States of America can finally compete with Germany in all aspects. The last shackles of the United States are about to be opened. Once we can defeat Japan in the Pacific , then we can gradually devote all our energy to dealing with the Allies." Roosevelt said.
"It is better to crush a country like Turkey. It is too close to Germany and Austria, and it is impossible to resist German and Austrian control. In the past few decades, Turkey's politics, economy and military have been bound by Germany and Austria. , even if there is a new government, they will choose the former between the Germans and us! Therefore, for this kind of country, it is better to blow them to pieces! Turn them into small countries, or let them have territorial and national boundaries. The conflict over resources continues to consume us and becomes a wound that bleeds forever," Taft said.
"I share this opinion, so we are prepared to increase our support for Hejaz, Najd and other countries. We can even cooperate with the British on this issue. They must also be very willing to see Turkey collapse, right?" Old Roosevelt said.
"The British? Do they still dare to attack the Germans now? And they are our enemies! Half of our casualties are caused by the British!" Taft said angrily.
"The British did not dare to get too involved in the Turkish issue, but they have experience and connections. Don't forget that during the war, the chaos in the Arabian Peninsula and Mesopotamia had the shadow of the British. We even only used It is enough for the British people involved in this matter to provide some information and help. As for establishing in-depth liaison with the British government, I will not do that. If there is a chance, we will let the British contribute to their efforts in the Pacific War. They pay a price for what they do! Then they make the right choice!" The elder Roosevelt explained.
"I think it is unrealistic to destroy the Ottoman Empire simply by relying on the Arabs. After all, it is an empire. Although it is very weak, it is not something that ants can bite to death. So I think that if you want it to collapse faster, , we need problems within the empire, such as civil strife or rebellion." Taft said.
"We have actually been doing this, and we finally chose Zemal Pasha and Leta Pasha. They are very dissatisfied with the current Turkish Sultan. They believe that it is the Sultan's great achievements and dictatorship that have caused the Turkish Empire to fall into its current predicament, so , they want to learn from their predecessors, abolish the old Sudan and replace it with a new puppet." Roosevelt said.
"These two guys are just the same as Sudan. They are both representatives of Turkey's conservative forces, and their capabilities are also limited. Our support for them is just a new skin for Turkey. There is no essential change for this country. They What is still practiced is Great Turkism, it is still feudal centralized rule, it is still backward and ignorant. What is the significance of such a change?"
"If possible, I think supporting Kemal is a good choice. I once met him in Berlin. He is open-minded and far-sighted, with sufficient political skills and charisma. He has his own judgment on the situation. And he is not obedient to Germany. He is the most suitable candidate for Turkey in the future. He once said to me privately that constitutional monarchy and parliamentary system are the way out for Turkey in the future. This concept is incompatible with the monarchy of Germany and Austria. He's more likely to be our ally in the future," Taft said.
"My friend, you seem to have ignored our fundamental goal, which is to collapse the Turkish Empire rather than to build a new, potential ally. Kemal's personal ability is impeccable, and he is the most powerful person within Turkey. A good choice, but also because of his ability, we cannot choose him, because only a group of mediocre people can tear Turkey apart, while an excellent person can unify most of Turkey's forces, which is very important for our future strategy. Saying no is a good thing," Roosevelt said.
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