Chapter 1214 Americans' Vigilance (20th)

Washington, America.

The representative of Russia in the United States has just conveyed the request from Russia to the United States. This time, Bu Russia hopes that the United States can provide Bu Russia with a batch of air defense warning radars, large-caliber anti-aircraft guns, fighter jets more advanced than P-40 fighter jets, and so on.

U.S. Secretary of State Hull did not immediately respond to the request made by the Russian representative, but told him that he would report to the President.

"Your Excellency, representatives of Bu-Russia claimed that they were being bombed by the Germans on a large scale. The Germans dispatched a large number of strategic bombers to bomb the rear cities of Bu-Russia. Many factories were destroyed by the bombing of the Germans, including many An important arsenal. Facing the Germans' long-distance drive, the Russian Air Force has no choice but to ask us for help again." Hull said.

President Roosevelt frowned tightly, and Germany's attacks on Bu Russia became more and more violent. This made Bu Russia almost unable to hold on under the attack of Germany, and kept asking the United States for help. Although the United States is rich and powerful, they also need to prepare for war! If this continues, even they may not be able to hold on.

"Is the German strategic bombing very powerful?" President Roosevelt asked.

"Yes, Your Excellency. From the information we have received, it seems that the Germans are really using this method to attack Bu Russia. For each strategic bombing, the Germans will dispatch thousands of heavy bombers, hundreds of Escorted by long-range fighter jets, they directly bombed important cities in the hinterland of Bu Russia. Under such bombing by the Germans, almost all the cities of Bu Russia could be destroyed.” said General Arnold, commander of the U.S. Army Air Corps .

"As more and more cities are destroyed by the German strategic bombing, the military strength of Bu Russia will continue to be weakened. At that time, the war potential of Bu Russia will inevitably drop to the lowest point. If Bu Russia finally If they are reduced to the point where they have no way to maintain their war consumption and can only rely on our blood transfusion, I am afraid they will not be able to last much time in the war. At that time, it will be easy for the Germans to defeat Bu Russia. This is for us It is also very unfavorable." Admiral George Marshall also said.

"It seems that the Germans have once again come ahead of us in the application of aircraft, especially heavy bombers!" President Roosevelt said.

Both Admiral Marshall and Admiral Arnold nodded repeatedly. Although they were unwilling to admit it, this was the truth. The U.S. Army Air Force is also equipped with a lot of B-17 fighter jets, and the more powerful B-24 bomber is about to go into mass production. But they didn't know that heavy bombers could be used in this way. Judging from the strategic bombing effect of the Luftwaffe, these heavy bombers are undoubtedly very powerful in strategic bombing.

"So, do we have a way to target this kind of strategic bombing against the Germans?" President Roosevelt asked.

Since the Luftwaffe was able to conduct strategic bombing against Russia, it seemed to mean that they could also conduct strategic bombing against the United States.

"Your Excellency, it is very difficult for the Germans to carry out strategic bombing on us. After all, we are separated from Germany by the Atlantic Ocean. The German heavy bombers do not have the ability to bomb the United States across the Atlantic Ocean. Even if they can barely fly to the United States There is no way to fly back to the mainland. There are no airfields around the United States that can be used by Germany. Therefore, it is impossible for the Germans to launch a strategic bombing against us.” Admiral Arnold explained.

This explanation made President Roosevelt breathe a sigh of relief. He was also really afraid that the United States would be strategically bombed by Germany. In that case, the consequences would be more serious.

"So, can we also carry out strategic bombing against Germany?" President Roosevelt asked. If the U.S. Army Air Force can also carry out strategic bombing of the German mainland, then their confidence in defeating Germany may be greater.

"Your Excellency, this is also very difficult. Although our B-17 bomber is also a heavy bomber. But we did not produce many such heavy bombers before. Judging from the use of the Germans, heavy bombers need to be used in large numbers to be able to Play the best role. Therefore, next we have to further increase the order of heavy bombers. In addition, the maximum range of the B-17 bomber is only more than 2,900 kilometers. If there is no safe air force around Germany base, we simply have no way to launch a strategic bombing of the Germans." Admiral Arnold said.

"Maybe we can use the Russian airport. If we officially declare war on Germany, we can send a large number of heavy bombers to Bu Russia and use their airport to bomb the German mainland!" Admiral George Marshall said.

President Roosevelt couldn't help but shine, this is undoubtedly a good way to attack Germany.

"Your Excellency, the Germans have a strong fighter force. Even if they can use the airport in Bu Russia to launch air strikes on the German mainland, they will definitely be intercepted by German fighter jets. At that time, whether they can break through the German fighter jets Interception is still very hard to say." Admiral Arnold did not report much hope for this. After all, the fighter jets that the Germans are now equipped with are too advanced in performance. The main P-40 fighter jets of the U.S. Army Air Forces were completely killed by German fighter jets.

"Even if the effect will not be too great, as long as we can drop the bombs on the German mainland and on the heads of the Germans, this will be a rare victory. This will be a huge blow to the morale of other countries that oppose Germany." Great motivation. Even, we may be able to use Russia’s air force bases to attack German oil fields in the Middle East. Bu Russia’s own aircraft, the range is too short. But if it is our heavy bomber, it may be able to Got it," said President Roosevelt.

Before the Russians formed the Caucasus Front Army, trying to take the Middle East, or destroy Germany's oil fields in the Middle East, but ended in failure. If the United States can destroy Germany's oil fields in the Middle East after entering the war, it will also be very helpful for them to win the war.

Admiral Marshall and Admiral Arnold nodded again and again. They both knew that President Roosevelt might be interested in strategic bombing. After the United States enters the war, maybe they will really be asked to do that.

"From now on, increase the production of heavy bombers. I hope that after the outbreak of war, we will have enough heavy bombers to deal with the Germans!" President Roosevelt said.

"Yes, Your Excellency the President."