Chapter 1596 Critical moment

"Your Excellency, the army is expanding according to the plan. In order to let the newly formed troops form combat effectiveness, they will not be like those recruits on the Russian battlefield. Once they enter the battlefield, they can only serve as cannon fodder and become the target of massacre by the Germans. Therefore, we It is necessary to allow the newly formed troops to receive sufficient training. This makes our troop expansion plan slower. However, this is very beneficial to the formation of the combat effectiveness of the troops." Admiral Marshall explained.

President Roosevelt nodded, he was very clear about this.

"In addition, our M26 heavy tank and M5 light tank have also started mass production. Next, we will produce these two tanks at the highest speed, and form a new armored division based on these two tanks. Before officially fighting the German Army, increase the number of our armored forces from 12 armored divisions to 24 armored divisions, or even 36 armored divisions!" Admiral Marshall continued.

The German army used armored forces extensively on the Russian battlefield. The high-speed penetration of tanks and armored vehicles easily tore through the Russian army's defense line, causing the Russian army to retreat steadily and suffer heavy losses.

Most of the terrain in the United States is suitable for armored forces to fight. Especially the transportation facilities in the United States are much better than those in Russia. During the economic crisis, in order to restore the economy, the US government also engaged in infrastructure construction and invested a lot of financial resources in infrastructure. This makes the traffic situation in the United States very good, which is considered good in the world. Of course, this also allows a large number of armored forces to advance along these lines of communication once the enemy attacks the continental United States.

Before this, the United States may not think that anyone can threaten their homeland. However, in the case of the Navy's complete defeat, they dare not guarantee that.

In order to fight against the powerful armored forces of Germany, the U.S. Army desperately formed armored forces. In the case that the M4 medium tank, M3Lee medium tank and M3 light tank are not the opponents of the German Army's tiger and leopard tanks at all, the United States increased investment and developed the M26 heavy tank and M5 light tank, hoping to be able to compete with the German Army's Tiger and Leopard tank confrontation.

In another time and space, the US military also formed 16 armored divisions in World War II, and only two were heavy armored divisions, and the remaining 14 were light armored divisions. Now, the 12 armored divisions that the U.S. Army has formed are all heavy armored divisions. Each armored division of the US military has more than 300 tanks of various types. In terms of the number of tanks and armored vehicles, it is no less than an armored division of the German army. Of course, the combat effectiveness is definitely not the same.

Admiral Marshall's plan was to form at least 24 powerful armored divisions before the Germans launched an offensive on the continental United States. In addition to the tanks equipped by other troops, the number of tanks equipped by the US military will increase to more than 10,000. In this case, in the ground war, the U.S. military would not have to be afraid of the German army at all.

Of course, this was nothing but Admiral Marshall's own plan. To implement this plan, there are still many difficulties.

"Admiral Marshall, let the arsenals produce at full capacity. We need more tanks and armored vehicles. I don't want to wait until the Germans attack our homeland, and our soldiers have to learn from the Russians and the islanders, carrying explosives Packs and cluster grenades to bomb German tanks and armored vehicles!" President Roosevelt said.

"Yes, Your Excellency!" Admiral Marshall nodded.

Of course, the M26 heavy tanks, M5 light tanks, M4 medium tanks, M3Lee medium tanks and M3 light tanks equipped by the United States cannot compete with the Tiger and Leopard tanks equipped by the German army in terms of performance. However, at least the with-without issue is resolved. The armored soldiers driving those tanks to fight against the German armored forces are far better than soldiers using their flesh and blood to deal with the German armored forces. After all, although these tanks of the US military are not as good in performance, they can also penetrate German tanks if they are close enough. The armor of the tank may not be able to resist the armor-piercing projectiles fired by the tank guns of the German tanks, but at least it can resist machine gun bullets. Therefore, it is very necessary to form more armored forces.

"Your Excellency, the Navy has discovered a new situation. Since half a month ago, the number of submarines acquired by the Germans in the Southwest Atlantic has increased a lot. These submarines wantonly attacked merchant ships from South America to our country. In just half a month Over the past month, we have lost a lot of merchant ships. Obviously, the Germans intend to use this method to weaken our strength and limit our war potential. Just like they strangled the British in the last world war !” Admiral Harold Stark said.

In the last world war, Germany dispatched a large number of submarines to strangle Britain's sea transportation lines, almost trapping the British Isles to death. It was precisely because of this that Britain was quickly defeated. After more than 20 years, the Germans are now using this tactic on the United States again.

"Our country has a vast territory and abundant resources. The tactics of the Germans are of no use to us!" President Roosevelt frowned.

The United Kingdom will suffer from such tactics of the Germans, because the United Kingdom is an island country with a small land area and relies heavily on the resources of the colonies. The United States is not so, the United States has a vast land and abundant resources, and is known as the country chosen by heaven. Such conditions are not comparable to other countries.

"Your Excellency, most of our resources are self-sufficient. However, there are still resources that need to be sought outside. For example, rubber, saltpetre and some non-ferrous metals. They have always been imported from South America. The Germans are now I just want to cut off the trade line between us and South America to weaken our strength!" Admiral Harold Stark said.

"Has our preparations for war been affected?" Roosevelt asked quickly.

"It has indeed been affected to a certain extent. Although we have stored a large amount of rubber and saltpeter in advance, it won't last long if we can only get in and out." Admiral Harold Stark said.

"We must find a way to open up new routes." President Roosevelt ordered.

"Yes, Your Excellency the President." Admiral Harold Stark replied.

"Gentlemen, the current situation is very dangerous for us. The Germans are still deliberately trying to kill us. Therefore, we must use all kinds of methods to confront the Germans and win support Get down!" said President Roosevelt.

"Yes, Your Excellency the President!"