"General, Maine urgent battle report!" Major General Eisenhower walked into General Marshall's office with a pale face.
"What's wrong?" General Marshall asked. He knew without thinking that there must be some bad news coming from Maine.
"General, all the Maine defenders were wiped out by the Germany people. Many of the troops surrendered to the Germany people on their own initiative. They had no ammunition, no food, and no hope. Under such circumstances, they had to raise their hands to the Germany people." Major General Eisenhower looked very frustrated.
As an important general of Army General Staff, he has a very good understanding of the current situation of the US military. Under German military's fierce attack, the US military has suffered heavy losses. They are losing miserably on all fronts. More and more troops were lost. However, the casualties they caused to German military were not large. Needless to say, everyone knows very well what the result will be if this continues.
General Marshall was also silent. Ten elite armies were undoubtedly the foundation of the US military. Although, the total strength of the US military has expanded to 8 million. The loss of ten armies was only a quarter. However, there is an essential difference between elite troops and new recruits.
"Order 24th Army Corps, 25th Army Corps. And the heads of troops in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island to retreat to New Jersey." General Marshall ordered.
German military's main force, Army Group B, will definitely take advantage of the situation and go south after annihilating the U. S. army in Maine. The US military deployed in these places is simply unable to compete with German military. I'm afraid there is only one final result, and that is to be easily eliminated by German military. Rather than this, it is better to retreat proactively.
"General, don't you even defend New York?" Major General Eisenhower asked.
You know, New York is the largest city in United States and the financial center of United States. If New York falls, this will undoubtedly have a huge impact on United States society.
"There is no need to defend. We can't defend anyway. If we continue to defend, it will just be a waste of troops. Now, we have lost too many troops, and we can no longer waste troops like this." General Marshall sighed.
Of the five million elite troops, there are indeed not many left.
In Canada territory, they lost 4 armies. In Maine, 10 army groups were lost. In New York and Vermont, three armies were lost. At Great Lakes region, two more armies were lost. Now, of the five million elite troops of the US military, there are only six army groups left with 1.2 million people. Relying on such a small number of troops to fight against German military is obviously a fantasy.
Including another three million new recruits, there are only 4.2 million people. It can be said that the current US military has no capital to confront German military anymore.
"General, White House called. Your Excellency the President wants you to come over immediately." the adjutant reported.
General Marshall nodded. "Get ready to get off the car and go to White House immediately."
The adjutant immediately went to prepare.
"General Eisenhower, come with me to White House!" General Marshall said.
"Yes, General." Major General Eisenhower nodded.
When General Marshall arrived at White House, President Roosevelt was already waiting for him. In addition to President Roosevelt, there are Secretary of State Hull, advisor Hopkins, Secretary of War Henry? Stilson, Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox, and other important figures.
"Everyone, our war with the Germany people has been going on 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 that can continue to fight against the Germany people?" Secretary of State Hull asked.
"Your Excellency the President, Your Excellency Secretary of State. In the battle with the Germany people, we have lost 3.8 million troops." General Marshall said.
"So many?" Everyone's expressions changed. Some people are not very clear about the losses of the army. He only knew that the army was being defeated, but he never thought that the army was defeated so miserably.
"Is our army that much worse than the Germany people? So many people died." Frank Knox said.
Obviously, everyone knows it very well. After losing so many troops, it is already impossible for the US military to resist German offensive.
"Not all were killed by the Germany people. Many people surrendered to the Germany people. When they were desperate, they chose to surrender and save their lives." Major General Eisenhower said.
But this explanation does not satisfy the senior officials of US government. Everyone is very dissatisfied with the performance of the army.
"Your Excellency, it seems that we can't defeat the Germany people. Even trying to keep our homeland is delusional. Then, we may have to think of other ways out." Secretary of State Hull suggested.
As for what Hull means by other ways out, everyone is very clear about it.
President Roosevelt's eyes flashed with a trace of unwillingness. He knows very well that if he asks the Germany people for peace now, the Germany people may not agree. Even if Germany people agree, the conditions may be very harsh.
"Everyone, if we negotiate with Germany now, will the Germany people accept it? Or, will they let Republic of America continue to exist?" President Roosevelt asked.
Suddenly, everyone fell silent. They all know that Germany people will never be so easy to talk to. It can be said that after Germany won this time, the possibility of Republic of America continuing to exist is very small.
"General Marshall, can we gather our troops around Washington and fight the Germany people again? We still have 4.2 million troops. Even if it is a small victory, we will have more capital to bargain with the Germany people." President Roosevelt said.
General Marshall's brows knit together tightly. Judging from the current situation, President Roosevelt's request seems a bit too overwhelming. In other words, some are too unrealistic. It is impossible for the US military to withstand German offensive. If the fight continues, it will be nothing more than a final struggle. However, General Marshall has no way to refuse President Roosevelt's request. After all, President Roosevelt is doing this for Republic of America's sake.
"Your Excellency, I can give it a try. But I cannot guarantee whether it will succeed." General Marshall said.
President Roosevelt nodded, knowing that General Marshall would try his best. If there is really no other way, then we can only accept our fate.