Chapter 1729: The Last Struggle (ask for a monthly ticket)

   "General, Maine emergency battle report!" Major General Eisenhower walked into Admiral Marshall's office with a pale face.

   "What's the matter?" Admiral Marshall asked. He didn't have to think about it, there must be some bad news coming from Maine.

"General, the defenders of Maine were all wiped out by the Germans. Many of them surrendered to the Germans on their own initiative. They had no ammunition, no food, and no hope. Under such circumstances, they had to Raise your hands to the Germans." Major General Eisenhower looked very frustrated.

  As an important general of the Army General Staff, he is very familiar with the current situation of the US military. Under the fierce attack of the German army, the US military has suffered heavy losses. There are disastrous defeats on all fronts. More and more troops were lost. But the casualties they caused to the German army were not large. Needless to say, everyone knows what the outcome will be if this continues.

   Admiral Marshall was also silent, ten elite army groups, this is undoubtedly the old foundation of the US military. Although, the total strength of the US military has expanded to eight million. The loss of ten group armies is only a quarter. However, there is a fundamental difference between elite troops and recruits.

   "Order the 24th Army, the 25th Army. And the heads of troops in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island to retreat to New Jersey." Admiral Marshall ordered.

   After the main force of the German Army Group B has wiped out the U.S. Army in Maine, it will definitely take advantage of the situation and go south. The strength of the troops deployed by the U.S. military in these places is simply unable to confront the German army. There is probably only one final result, and that is to be easily wiped out by the German army. Instead of this, it is better to take the initiative to retreat.

   "General, isn't New York even guarded?" Major General Eisenhower asked.

   You know, New York is the largest city in the United States, and it is also the financial center of the United States. If New York falls, the blow to American society will undoubtedly be very large.

   "There is no need to defend. Anyway, we can't defend. If we continue to defend, it will be a waste of troops. Now, we have lost too many troops, and we can no longer waste troops like this." Admiral Marshall sighed.

  Five million elite troops, there are indeed not many left now.

  In Canada, they lost 4 armies. In Maine, 10 armies were lost. In New York and Vermont, three armies were lost. In the Great Lakes region, two more armies were lost. Now, of the 5 million elite troops of the U.S. military, there are only 6 army groups with 1.2 million people left. Relying on such a small number of troops to fight against the German army is obviously a dream.

  Adding another three million recruits, there are only 4.2 million people. It can be said that the current US military has absolutely no capital to confront the German army.

   "General, there is a call from the White House. Your Excellency the President asked you to come over immediately." The adjutant reported.

   Admiral Marshall nodded: "Get ready to get off the car and go to the White House immediately."

  The adjutant immediately went to prepare.

   "General Eisenhower, come with me to the White House!" Admiral Marshall said.

   "Yes, General." Major General Eisenhower nodded.

   When Admiral Marshall arrived at the White House, President Roosevelt was already waiting for him. In addition to President Roosevelt, there were Secretary of State Hull, Adviser Hopkins, Secretary of War Henry Stimson, Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox, and other important figures.

   "Everyone, our war with the Germans has lasted for a month. However, the current war situation is very unfavorable to us. What should we do next, I want to hear your opinions." President Roosevelt said.

   "General Marshall, how many troops do we have to continue to fight the Germans?" Secretary of State Hull asked.

   "Your Excellency President, Your Excellency Secretary of State. In the battle against the Germans, we have lost 3.8 million troops." Admiral Marshall said.

   "So much?" Everyone's expressions changed. Some people are not very clear about the loss of the army. He only knew that the army was losing a lot, but he never thought that the army was defeated so badly.

   "Is our army so much worse than the Germans? So many people died." Frank Knox said.

   Obviously, everyone is very clear in their hearts. After losing so many troops, it is impossible for the U.S. military to resist the German attack.

   "Not all were killed by the Germans, many people surrendered to the Germans. In desperation, they chose to surrender and save their lives." Major General Eisenhower said.

   But this explanation does not satisfy senior officials of the US government. Everyone is very dissatisfied with the performance of the army.

   "Your Excellency, it seems that we can't beat the Germans. It is even delusional to want to keep our homeland. Then, we may have to think about other ways out." Secretary of State Hull suggested.

  As for what Hull refers to by other ways out, everyone is very clear.

  President Roosevelt's eyes flashed a trace of unwillingness. He knew very well that if he asked the Germans for peace now, the Germans would not necessarily agree. Even if the Germans agree, the conditions may be very harsh.

   "Everyone, if we talk to the Germans now, will the Germans accept it? Or, will they let the American Republic continue to exist?" President Roosevelt asked.

   Suddenly, everyone stopped talking. They also know that the Germans will never be so easy to talk to. It can be said that after the Germans won this time, the possibility of the American Republic continuing to exist is very small.

"General Marshall, can we gather our troops around Washington and fight the Germans again? We still have 4.2 million troops. Even if it is a small victory, we will have more capital to bargain with the Germans ’ said President Roosevelt.

   Admiral Marshall frowned tightly. Judging from the current situation, President Roosevelt's request seems to be a bit too strong. Or rather, a little too unrealistic. It is impossible for the U.S. military to withstand the German attack, and if it continues to fight, it will be just the last struggle. However, Admiral Marshall had no way to refuse President Roosevelt's request. After all, President Roosevelt was also thinking of the American Republic.

   "Your Excellency, I can try it. But I can't guarantee whether it will be successful." Admiral Marshall said.

  President Roosevelt nodded, knowing that Admiral Marshall would do his best. If there is really no other way, then you can only accept your fate.