MacArthur's first impression is often: boastful, gorgeously dressed, self-centered, flattering, strong partisan concepts, and likes to intervene in political debates. But no one can deny his strategic vision and tactical qualities. Just like this war that has spread all over the world, it was foreseeable as early as the fall of 1930 when MacArthur succeeded Smore as Chief of Staff of the Army. Based on the complex international situation, he firmly opposed the government's further layoffs; he did not

He emphasized to the government only once that the development of the international situation "remains proved that the treaty is unreliable and has no guarantee of peace." And with his repeated efforts and the instruction of Roosevelt and others, the US Congress established a War Policy Committee in the same year to study "policies that should be followed in the event of a war" and "how to average the costs and minimize the profits of war". Then, MacArthur was notified that he would be responsible for proposing the extremely "secret" industrial mobilization plan so far.

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"But now everyone thinks I am a fool. An arrogant fool."

In Manila, at the General Command of the US-Philippines, MacArthur held his famous pipe and confided his troubles to Lieutenant General Wainwright, deputy commander of the coalition. Speaking of this Lieutenant General Jonathan Wainwright, it can be said that he was the most tragic general of the US military in the entire World War II. After the outbreak of the Pacific War, the US-Philippines commanded by MacArthur lost consecutive battles. Finally, in order to avoid a general being captured by the Japanese, Roosevelt asked the submarine to take MacArthur away. At this time, Wainwright had to replace MacArthur as the commander-in-chief of the US to the Philippines. After that, the US-Philippines coalition was exhausted.

The food was cut off. For the life of the soldiers, Wainwright sent the last telegram to Roosevelt on May 5, 1942 and surrendered to the Japanese army. Later, he was imprisoned in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in northeast China for a long time. Later, Japan was defeated and Wainwright regained his freedom. He thought that the Americans would look down on him because he surrendered and was a loser. But he received the treatment of a hero. On September 2, 1945, at the Japanese surrender ceremony, MacArthur invited Wainwright and himself to witness Japan's surrender on the battleship "Missouri". Later, he was awarded the rank of four-star general.

However, this time Wainwright no longer has to think about his future life, because MacArthur did not leave and could not leave. All he needs to do now is to comfort the commander-in-chief who is almost unable to hold on... Not long ago, he and MacArthur's adjutant had just confiscated the commander-in-chief's gun. It was the heirloom left by MacArthur's father to MacArthur. Because of the defeat, MacArthur's psychological pressure was huge and he could hardly help but take the gun and kill his life.

"Hasn't the Chinese already agreed to help us? They will take action soon."

Wainwright carefully persuaded. After venting the last time, MacArthur's mood was much more stable than before. But he still did not dare to take it lightly. Whether it was for public or private, he could not allow MacArthur to have problems.

"We are surrounded by the Japanese now!" MacArthur snorted coldly, "The number of Japanese troops on our periphery is at least twice that of ours. The Philippine army cannot undertake combat tasks at all. Then, we are facing almost ten times our enemies... Skinny Monkey, the Chinese are not strong enough to break such a solid encirclement! Even though they have won several times in the battle with the Japanese."

"But they can at least give us hope, right?" Wainwright asked back, "and I believe our government has certainly made accurate assessments of China's strength. They won't joke about the lives of so many of us."

"I just hope they weren't stupid enough to send some airborne troops..." MacArthur sighed.

"I hope so too." Wainwright smiled bitterly, "But the Chinese shouldn't be that stupid, right?"

"Hopefully, no..."

The two of them didn't say anything, just sat face to face and quietly. They were waiting for news... Not long ago, the Army Department informed them that the Chinese would take action. When they came to rescue them, they had already told them that during this period, the Chinese would send them a report. That is to say, the Chinese would issue combat orders to them, and after receiving the combat orders, they must make preparations immediately to support the rescue operations of the Chinese. Because their chances are only one time, if they cannot seize this only one opportunity to escape from the Japanese, they will inevitably face Japanese foul.

The stolen attack. During this period of battle, MacArthur had to admit that the Japanese old man named Seishiro Sakagaki fought a war and was really fierce. He even thought that if it weren't for keeping them confused Britain, the United States, the Netherlands and other countries to create opportunities for the Japanese army to raid Indonesian oil fields, he might not have the chance to "guard" Manila. Of course, the other party did this to reduce casualties. Anyway, time is not in a hurry, why launch an attack in a hurry? When they are so hungry and their morale is basically lost, will it be easier to fight?

"General, telegram! Chinese telegram!"

The anxious shout interrupted MacArthur's thoughts, and when he looked up, Wainwright had already stood up and grabbed the telegram from the confidential secretary.

"How is it? How did the Chinese arrange it?" MacArthur said anxiously.

"General," after a while, Wainwright raised his eyes from the telegram with a weird expression: "The Chinese want us to assemble all the American soldiers by twelve o'clock in the evening three days later. They will act on time at twelve o'clock. After their bombers complete the first round of bombing, we must make a breakthrough! They will pick us up."

"Breakthrough direction?" MacArthur said in a deep voice.

"port!"

“…?”

MacArthur's face froze. Port? Are you trying to let them jump into the sea? That is the direction of the Japanese's heavy defense, and there are at least twenty warships crowded in the port! When the Japanese break through in that direction, the Japanese only need a round of naval guns, and his 30,000 US troops might be wiped out.

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"Report!"

"Come in."

Haikou.

Qin Wei had just arrived not long ago, and just watching Yu Lingling command the guards to clean the office for him, he was disturbed by Zhang Lingfu who suddenly arrived. Especially after seeing the unwilling expression of the mighty general with a cane, he couldn't help but have the idea of ​​escaping: According to the original arrangement, this guy should now lead his troops into the battlefield in Zhejiang. Because of a Dulite air strike, the Japanese made up their minds to destroy the Chinese airports in Zhejiang and must destroy them all. And Zhang

Lingfu and the 58th Division of the 74th Army led by Lingfu was arranged to guard the most important Quzhou, which was where Du Litte and others landed. Unfortunately, because of his advice in front of Chiang Kai-shek, the opportunity for war was gone. Not only that, Zhang Lingfu also had to take his troops to Hainan Island to train for beach fighting... He rushed over from Chongqing. When he got off the plane, the guy didn't come to pick him up. Now he looked so angry, so he might not have any thoughts.

"Sir Qin!" Zhang Lingfu still acted as a standard military style. As soon as he entered the door, he saluted Qin Wei a standard military salute.

"Is there anything wrong?" Qin Wei asked while pretending to hold the documents randomly.

"Why is there no other action this time than our 58th Division?" Zhang Lingfu asked loudly.

"What action?" Qin Wei looked up at him and asked.

"Attack the Philippines!"

"...Did you hear something wrong?" Qin Wei almost choked by this sentence, "When will we be able to cross the ocean and cross the sea? And attack the Philippines? Do you know that the Philippines is hiding 300,000 Japanese devils now?"

"But the navy has clearly set off, and they have brought Deng E's 155th Division!" Zhang Lingfu shouted.

"Is there anything wrong? Why didn't Zhang Xianghua (Zhang Fakui) notify me?" Qin Wei looked shocked and then slapped the table again: "It's outrageous. Zhong Lin, don't worry, I'll go to the person named Zhang to ask clearly in a while. I will definitely give you an explanation."

"Sir, our troops have been cooperating with the navy in Yaxian (Sanya). The matter of the 155th Division is your own order. Chief Chen of the Navy has told me." Zhang Lingfu looked at Qin Wei angrily and said coldly.

"I'll go," Qin Wei smiled bitterly. The feeling of being exposed on the spot was really not very good, and it also made him a little annoyed: "This Chen Shaokuan... clearly shows his contempt."

"It's Chief Chen Jiliang, sir!" Zhang Lingfu glared at him angrily.

"Chen, Chen Jiliang? He... tsk, look at me so confused." Qin Wei shook his head and changed into a smile: "Zhong Lin, look... I have just come back from Chongqing and have not done anything. My mind is messy. Otherwise, you go back first and wait until I have sorted out the matter, let's talk about it, how about it?"

"Captain Qin, you personally want to go to the Fourth War Zone from the Chairman's hand. The generals and officers of our troops unanimously hope to fight the enemy under your leadership, rather than just like now, everything is behind others." Zhang Lingfu said in a deep voice.

"Since I want you to come, it's naturally because you can fight and fight. It's a strong brigade, specifically for tough battles. Deng E and the others in the 155th Division..." Qin Wei thought about it with a squint look, and then suddenly turned his head: "Secretary Yu, where has the 155th Division been sent?"

"Hong Kong!" Yu Lingling stood aside and hurriedly replied, "You sent them to Hong Kong to help the local British army stabilize the defense line. Well, it is mainly guarding Kai Tak Airport!"

"Look..." Qin Wei spread his hands at Zhang Lingfu, "Garage Force! Deng E is the one who is going to be the commander of the security. Do you, Zhang Lingfu, want to do this business?"

"No, no...didn't they go to the Philippines to rescue the US military?" Zhang Lingfu was stunned.

"Bad. Is it necessary to save a few American soldiers? Send a telegram to Seishiro Sakagaki and let the navy go..."
Chapter completed!