United States, Washington.
Buru's representative in United States has just conveyed Buru's request to United States. This time, Buru hopes that United States can provide Buru with a batch of air defense warning Radar, large-caliber Anti-aircraft Gun, fighter jets that are more advanced than the P-40 fighter jets, etc.
US Secretary of State Hull faced the request made by representative Russia, but did not respond immediately, but told him that he would report it to the president.
"Your Excellency, the Buru representatives claimed that they were being bombed on a large scale by the Germany people. The Germany people dispatched a large number of strategic Bomber to bomb the rear cities of Buru. Many factories were destroyed by the bombing of the Germany people, including many important arsenals. Facing the Germany people's long march, Bolshevik Air Force had no choice but to ask us for help again." Hull said.
President Roosevelt frowned tightly, Germany's attack on Buru became more and more fierce. This made Buru almost unable to hold on under the attack of Germany, and kept asking for help from United States. Although United States is wealthy, they also need to prepare for war! If this continues, even they may not be able to hold on.
"Germany people's strategic bombing is very powerful?" President Roosevelt asked.
"Yes, Your Excellency, President. Judging from the intelligence we have received, the Germany people seem to be really using this method to attack Buru. For every strategic bombing, the Germany people will dispatch thousands of heavy Bombers and hundreds of long-range fighter jets for escort, directly bombing important cities in the hinterland of Buru. Under this kind of bombing by Germany people, almost all Buru cities can be destroyed," US Army Air Corps Commander General Arnold said.
"As more and more cities are destroyed by the Germany people's strategic bombing, Buru's military industrial strength will continue to be weakened. At that time, Buru's war potential will inevitably drop to the lowest point. If Buru is eventually reduced to the point where there is no way to maintain their war effort If they can only rely on our blood transfusions, I'm afraid they won't be able to last much longer in the war. By then, it will be easy for the Germany people to defeat Buru. This is also very disadvantageous for us." George? General Marshall also said.
"It seems that Germany people are once again ahead of us in the application of aircraft, especially the heavy-duty Bomber!" President Roosevelt said.
General Marshall and General Arnold both nodded. Although they didn't want to admit it, this was the fact. US Army Air Corps is also equipped with many B-17 fighter jets, and the more powerful B-24 Bomber is about to be mass-produced. But they didn't know that the heavy-duty Bomber could be used in this way. Judging from the strategic bombing effect of German Air Force, the strategic bombing power of these heavy-duty Bomber is undoubtedly very powerful.
"So, do we have any way to target this kind of strategic bombing by Germany people?" President Roosevelt asked.
Since German Air Force can conduct strategic bombing on Buru, it seems to mean that they can also conduct strategic bombing on United States.
"Your Excellency, it is difficult for the Germans to carry out strategic bombing against us. After all, we are separated from Germany by the Atlantic Ocean. The German heavy bombers do not have the ability to cross the Atlantic to launch bombings on the mainland of the United States. Even if they can barely fly to the mainland of the United States, they cannot fly back. There are no airports around the United States that can be used by Germany. Therefore, it is impossible for the Germans to launch strategic bombing against us." Admiral Arnold explained.
This explanation actually made President Roosevelt relieved. He is really afraid that United States's homeland will be strategically bombed by Germany. In that case, the consequences will be more serious.
"So, can we also conduct strategic bombing on Germany?" President Roosevelt asked. If US Army Air Corps can also carry out strategic bombing against German homeland, 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-duty Bomber. But we have not produced many of these heavy-duty Bomber before. Judging from the use of Germany people, heavy-duty Bomber need to be used in large numbers to achieve their best effects. So, Next we have to further increase the order for the heavy-duty Bomber. In addition, the maximum range of the B-17 Bomber is only more than 2,900 kilometers. If we do not obtain a safe air base around the Germany, we will have no way to launch strategic bombing against the Germany people." General Arnold said.
"Perhaps we can use Russians's airport. If we officially declare war on Germany, we can send a large number of heavy Bomber to Buru and use their airport to bomb German homeland!" George? General Marshall said.
President Roosevelt couldn't help but his eyes lit up. This was undoubtedly a good way to attack Germany.
"Your Excellency, the Germany people have a powerful fighter force. Even if they can use Buru's airport to launch an air attack on German homeland, they will definitely be attacked by Germany The interception by the fighter jets. At that time, it is very difficult to say whether it can break through the interception by the Germany fighter jets. "General Arnold doesn't have much hope for this. After all, the fighter jets Germany people are currently equipped with are too advanced in performance. US Army Air Corps The P-40 fighter jets, which were the main force, were completely killed by Germany fighter jets.
"Even if the effect will not be too great, as long as we can drop bombs on the German mainland and on the heads of the Germans, it will be a rare victory. This will be a great boost to the morale of other countries that oppose Germany. We may even use Russia's air bases to launch attacks on German oil fields in the Middle East. Russia's own aircraft have a too short range. But if they are replaced by our heavy bombers, they may be able to do it." President Roosevelt said.
Previously, Russians formed Caucasian Front Army and wanted to capture Middle East, or destroy Germany's oil field in Middle East, but it ended in failure. If United States can destroy Germany's oil field located in Middle East after joining the war, it will also be very helpful for them to win the war.
General Marshall and General Arnold both nodded. They both knew that President Roosevelt might be interested in strategic bombing. After United States joins the war, they may really be asked to do that.
"From now on, increase the production of heavy bombers. I hope that after the war breaks out, we will have enough heavy Bomber to deal with Germany people!" President Roosevelt said.
"Yes, Your Excellency."