Chapter 2642： The U.S. Army’s Worry One (1/2)

With the naval issue coming to an end, Colonel Leahy, who had completed his mission, hoped to stay in the conference room and listen to the army’s affairs. However, he was invited out politely. Even the reasons were prepared. Colonel Leahy needed Immediately prepare to join a US Navy wartime procurement mission, and then go to Europe to prepare to purchase suitable warships.

”Damn, what are you doing?!” But even so, Colonel Leahy still felt a strange aura. He faintly felt that the problems facing the Army seemed more serious than those facing the Navy? Otherwise, why would Major General Marshall stay alone?

This point, Colonel Leahy was right. Although the U.S. Army has not been shown IQ like the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Army’s problems are also very serious. It is the kind that has no immediate worries but absolutely foresight. It's not about logistics, transportation, weapons and equipment, because these are actually tactical issues. With the strong national power of the United States, these issues can be resolved.

The biggest problem for the US Army is the number of casualties that continue to climb. And a large-scale army battle that may break out on the island of New Guinea in the future. The U.S. Army's engagement on the island of New Ireland is just a preview compared to the future decisive battle on the island of Guinea!

”If one day, we land on the island of New Guinea, then can we take drastic measures to completely cut off all the Japanese troops on the island of New Guinea?” Marshall asked.

”For the Japanese occupation area, we can naturally take all measures, but the southeast direction of New Guinea is the British territory. If the British intervene and transport the materials through the British ports and railways to the Japanese military control area, then the government cannot Take decisive measures.” Secretary of State Lansing hesitated and said.

”Damn, the sun never sets empire has become a noun of the past, his authority has been lost, the Germans, Austrians began to carve up the empire heritage, and even the French are falling into trouble at this time. And we have to take into account the so-called diplomacy. Question, do you know how high the casualties this so-called diplomatic issue will cost the United States of America? The British have rejected our olive branch and have also funded our enemies. This time, the Navy’s failure was more than 40%. It can be blamed on the British.”

”Maybe one day, we will be hostile to the Germans, but that is a long time from now. Some of us can't even see this day. Why do we have to come back so heavy now for a long time later? The price? This is not my own question, and General Pershing thinks so too.”

”Cooperation with the British is a future thing, so let us now face the immediate problems, how to win this war. Can the future problems be left to the people who follow?” Marshall took a deep breath and stabilized. After talking about his emotions, he said.

”Grass, the situation is a bit bad.” Lansing glanced at Taft, who also had deep helplessness hidden in the latter's eyes. In fact, the policy conflict between the U.S. Army and the government was very large, even higher. The conflict between the U.S. Navy and the government. If the navy is only in conflict with the government in dealing with German foreign aid, then the army has to do with the relationship between the United States and Britain. According to the Army’s intention, when necessary, the British colony in New Guinea could be blocked or even occupied to completely cut off the Japanese supply line. The attitude of the US government is opposed.

”Some things can be considered long-term, can't they? If we can do this with some diplomatic means, wouldn't it be better?” Taft said.

”So what if it doesn't work? Who will be responsible for the dead and wounded soldiers?” Marshall asked rhetorically.