President Roosevelt insisted on fighting one final decisive battle against the German military in Washington, effectively gathering all the US Army's remaining forces there. If they could hold back the German offensive in this battle, or even defeat the German military, they could win themselves a dignified peace. But if they failed, they would immediately beg for surrender.
Of course, President Roosevelt still harbored a sliver of hope. He hoped the US forces could erupt with tremendous fighting strength at the final moment and hold back the German offensive. He also hoped that God would reveal His power at this last critical juncture and bless the United States.
However, most people knew that it was virtually impossible for the United States to win this final battle. The reason everyone supported President Roosevelt's decision was simply because they were unwilling to accept it. After all, the United States had been the only powerful nation in the world capable of standing against Germany. Yet now, under Germany's fierce onslaught, they had come crashing down. These officials and generals who held the reins of power in the United States would soon become slaves of a fallen nation, stripped of their authority. Naturally, that left them deeply dissatisfied. That was why they wanted to gamble one last time.
After President Roosevelt issued the order, General Marshall immediately relayed orders to every US Army unit. Vast numbers of American troops began gathering in Washington, including the few remaining elite army groups that had withdrawn from the front, as well as newly formed recruits. Before long, the US Army assembled in Washington exceeded three million men. Even more American troops were still converging on the city.
Washington lay at the confluence of the Potomac River and the Anacostia River. For Washington, these two rivers were undoubtedly