There are only about five million combat-effective troops in the US Army. Most of these troops were formed before United States entered the war. The training time is longer and the equipment is better. To a certain extent, although these troops are far from comparable to the elite troops of German military, they can be considered to have good combat effectiveness.
The rest of the troops were hastily formed later. The combat effectiveness is relatively poor. Especially after German Air Force carried out strategic bombing of the industrial zone in the northeast of United States, United States's heavy industry, especially the military industry, suffered a nearly devastating blow. They already have a lot of weapons and equipment that they can no longer produce. Such as aircraft, tanks, armored vehicles and heavy artillery. In terms of ammunition, production can continue, but the output is not as good as before. Therefore, the war potential of the US military has also been greatly affected. This further widened the strength gap between the US military and German military.
It is for these reasons that the US military generals believe that they have little chance of winning. But President Roosevelt didn't want to give up just like that, and wanted to try again. Because, President Roosevelt believes that if we go to seek peace with the Germany people like this, the Germany people will definitely treat them as a defeated country and slaughter them at will. In fact, the Germany people will not accept their request for peace and will stubbornly want to destroy United States. Only the Germany people can be taught a lesson on the battlefield and let them know how powerful United States is. Although United States cannot defeat Germany, it also has the ability to make Germany pay a heavy price. Only in this way can a decent peace be achieved.
Yes, President Roosevelt's target has been lowered repeatedly. From the initial defeat of Germany, dominating the world has been downgraded to fighting for a decent peace. In other words, let United States continue to exist. Rather than perish directly.
Although, it is not easy to achieve this goal, and it may even cost a lot of casualties. But President Roosevelt believes that as long as the goal can be achieved, then everything will be worth it. President Roosevelt also hopes that the military generals can support him. So, he spent a lot of time convincing them. Fortunately, under his prestige and influence, the military generals have unified their thinking and are preparing for a big war with the Germany people. This will be a battle directly related to the fate of United States.
"Your Excellency, because our factory was destroyed, Army Air Corps will not be able to get a single aircraft supplement before the new factory is completed and put into production. Now, we still have two thousand fighter jets and more than a thousand Bomber. These Bomber and fighter jets, are deployed in the areas to the west and south of Washington. In this battle, Army Air Corps will also try his best to fight Germany until the end." Henry? General Arnold said.
President Roosevelt nodded. "You need to have such courage and confidence. I believe that we will be able to defeat the Germany people in the end."
"God bless Republic of America!" President Roosevelt said loudly.
"God bless Republic of America!" the generals also shouted. As if this can really make God bless them.
However, this actually shows their helplessness. After recognizing the reality and knowing that it is difficult to defeat the Germany people, they can only place their hopes on the illusory blessing of God.
After the military meeting, President Roosevelt returned to White House. He didn't know much about military matters. However, he didn't intend to reach out randomly. He knew that would only make things worse. It's best to leave it to the professionals. And General Marshall and Henry? General Arnold are both generals trusted by President Roosevelt. He believes that with their professional talents, they can maximize the power of the US military. If even they cannot lead the US military to win this battle, then the US military will have no hope at all.
"Your Excellency, you look very tired, please take a rest!" Consultant Hopkins said.
President Roosevelt shook his head. "No, our time is very tight now, and we must do our best to make all preparations. If we are defeated by the Germany people, then we will have a long time to rest."
Hopkins couldn't help but smile bitterly. Indeed, judging from the current situation, United States's life seems to have entered a countdown. Whether United States can continue to exist depends on the performance of their army in this war.
"Mr. Hopkins, do you think it is possible for us to defeat the Germany people?" President Roosevelt asked.
Hopkins wanted to answer immediately without even thinking about it, but was stopped by President Roosevelt.
"Don't fool me with those lies, I want to hear the truth!" President Roosevelt said.
Hopkins was silent for a while, and then said, "Your Excellency, our chances of winning are very low. In fact, it can be said that there is almost no chance of winning. Germany people are too strong, so strong that we have no way to compete with them. And, even if we are this We can defeat the Germany people once. So, if the Germany people are unwilling to fail and send an army to attack us again, what can we do? It is almost impossible to defeat the Germany people for the second time."
The look in President Roosevelt's eyes also dimmed, and he knew that Hopkins was telling the truth. Now United States's war potential has been greatly weakened. If German military sends more troops to attack regardless of the cost, the US military has absolutely no hope of winning. Even if you can win the first time by luck, you will definitely be defeated next.
"Mr. Hopkins, I know what you mean. However, we have no retreat. If we don't fight once, our country will cease to exist. I don't want to fail like this!" President Roosevelt said.
"Yes, Mr. President, I can understand." Hopkins nodded.
"However, Your Excellency, we must leave a way out. If the war cannot be won, then United States can be destroyed. But the people cannot die!" Hopkins persuaded.
President Roosevelt naturally knows what Hopkins means.
"Don't worry, Hopkins, I have already thought about it. If we fail to defeat the Germany people this time, then we will surrender to the Germany people. In that case, at least the people can be saved." President Roosevelt said. Obviously, he has already considered this.