Chapter 252 Hump volume
Yu Hang knows that in fact, Stilwell's table in China and Myanmar in history +| is said to be a typical person who is more than merit. Stilwell has been committed to gaining command power of the Chinese government army, hoping to turn the Chinese team into a tool for the interests of allies. This was done in Myanmar in 1942, and now he is even more so in India. Stilwell attaches great importance to his achievements and failures. His military command ability is basically the same as his political mentality. The American generals he appointed were all soft-skinned shrimps, which led to heavy losses of the Chinese Expeditionary Force in Myitkyina. ** Wan^ Volume^ Book^ House-.com provides the latest chapter reading##
During the counterattack of the Chinese army in India in history, Stilwell's several unscrupulous interference and wrong judgments made the Chinese expeditionary force pay the price of thousands of casualties. Especially in the battle of the airborne troops to assault Myitkyina, Stilwell replaced several US commanders in succession, and the US "robbery" troops committed with Chinese troops suffered 200 casualties, while the casualties of the Chinese expeditionary force's officers and soldiers in India were more than 9,000. Song Yuhang secretly swore that history would never be repeated, and that foreign officers would be the shame of the Chinese people!
Therefore, when Chiang Kai-shek supported Chennard, Song Yuhang decided to jump out clearly and sing for Chennard, who has always been very friends with him! Compared with Stilwell's selfish, stubborn, old-fashioned and indifferent, Chennard, who has always treated the Chinese people with selflessness and sincerity, is obviously the best choice!
For this reason, Song Yuhang also contacted Song Ziwen, so that he could use his own influence to build momentum for Chennard! The ultimate goal was to drive Stilwell back to the United States! Although Stilwell was very friendly to the grassroots Chinese officers and soldiers, and was considered honest and a standard soldier, Stilwell represented the interests of the allies, to be precise, the interests of the United States and Britain, and what he ignored was the interests of China, especially the people who died for it in the end were the people of the Chinese, so no matter what Stilwell was like! In Song Yuhang's eyes, he was always a guy who had to go back to his hometown.
Song Yuhang believed that history would be like a pen, but merits and demerits are judged by later generations! Many times, a person's good or bad behavior cannot be determined.
Song Yuhang, the US 14th Air Force in the western suburbs of Kunming, met Chennard. Chennard seemed older than before. In Song Yuhang's impression, this 51-year-old man was always so energetic.
Chennard felt a little sudden about Song Yuhang's visit. Chennard liked this young Chinese general who was good at fighting from the bottom of his heart. Song Yuhang's behavior was completely different from that of most Chinese people in this era. He had a sense of national pride that most Chinese lacked, and had a strong strategic vision. In particular, Song Yuhang's many constructive views on the Air Force were deeply appreciated. //Wan^Volume^Shu^House-.com provides the latest chapter reading\\
Chennard still entertained Song Yuhang with his homemade so-called French coffee, just as Song Yuhang always treats him with inauthentic Chinese Chen tea, and the two of them smiled tacitly.
Song Yuhang is seeking Chennard's support, and Chennard continues to support from all aspects at this moment. Song Yuhang holds a trump card that can reverse the situation, that is, the newly formed Chinese Expeditionary Force. The precarious Impal and Kolkata British troops urgently need the Chinese Expeditionary Force to cooperate again in combat. To be clear, it is necessary for the Chinese ** team to attack Myanmar, attract the Japanese brigade to return to aid, and reduce the pressure on the Indian battlefield.
Song Yuhang smiled and described the bright prospect of driving Stilwell away and Chennard to serve as the Chief of Staff of the China Theater General Staff. Chennard was a little confused. Although Chiang Kai-shek had talked with him in a vague way to replace Stilwell, he did not mention that he took over as the Chief of Staff of the China Theater General Staff. Chennard has been obsessed with this position for a long time, but he has no experience and connections, so he can only think about giving up!
When Stilwell asked Chennard to accept command as the chief of staff of the Chinese theater chief, Chennard did not respond much. After all, Stilwell was nominally his boss. At that time, he was a colonel of the US Army Aviation Force. Due to the great defeat of the Myanmar Allied Forces, he was promoted to major general a month later. Stilwell's ** was the Army Lieutenant General, from the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the command center of the US military.
When Stilwell wanted to take over the command of the 14th Air Force because of the war in India, Chennard finally couldn't help but explode. In fact, everyone understands that Chiang Kai-shek was committed to driving Stilwell away. Stilwell called for a reduction in military aid to China at home. He openly held responsibility for Chiang Kai-shek's government and other measures!
Although Roosevelt was just paying attention, Stilwell didn't think he was digging his own grave. His actions had exceeded the scope of a general. His argument was exactly the opposite of Roosevelt. This was what Roosevelt could not accept the most.
Chiang Kai-shek and Roosevelt are both politicians. Stilwell is a standard, old-fashioned and stubborn soldier. This is naturally the case between soldiers and politicians.
To reconcile conflicts, both sides don’t like each other. Especially in the special country of China’s love, the so-called chief of staff of the Allies stationed in China’s war zone but are permanently stationed in India? This itself is enough to illustrate the problem!
At the most critical moment of the Hengyang War, Stilwell encouraged the British to put pressure on Roosevelt and transferred the 14th and 20th airlines to put pressure on Chiang Kai-shek. The intention was very obvious. That was to let you see how powerful I was!
In fact, Stilwell did not understand China's national conditions, nor did Chiang Kai-shek. His pressure was just enough to give Chiang Kai-shek the pain of hesitation.
Later, Song Yuhang reached several private agreements with Chennard, including increasing the traffic volume of the Hump route. No matter how the war changes, it is necessary to ensure the air supremacy of the Expeditionary Force entering Myanmar. The price of all conditions is that Song Yuhang uses all energy to help Chennard seek the position of Chief of Staff of the Chinese Theater, which is beyond the reach of Chennard.
Chennard readily agreed to this, because he was fulfilled by becoming the chief of staff of the Chinese theater chief. If he could not become the chief of staff of the Chinese theater chief, his promises, such as increasing the traffic volume of the hump route, are not within his jurisdiction, so he has no obligation. This is obviously a win-win situation for personal interests and national interests.
After finishing his very pleasant conversation with Chennard, Song Yuhang drove to the First General Equipment Factory located outside Kunming to check the assembly and maintenance of the Chinese Expeditionary Force, which had few armored vehicles, could only strive to improve the integrity of the vehicle. Compared with the inhumane iron regulations of the Air Force shooting mechanics without firing, the task of maintaining and maintaining armored vehicles is also not light.
On the way, Song Yuhang closed his eyes and rested. He understood very well that Roosevelt was actually using the hump route to block China's neck. Even if he couldn't be hungry, he couldn't eat enough. How about eating? Opening up the Myanmar and India-Myanmar highways, so a large amount of aid supplies could enter China smoothly. Based on the current situation of the Chinese team, if he really competed for the Japanese Burmese Front, it would probably be a simple word "heavy casualties" that is enough to describe it!
The pitiful monthly transportation capacity of more than 10,000 tons in history and the full load of this route is a world of difference. In 19439, the transport aircraft invested by the US Army Air Transport Team increased to 248, with 23 Chinese airlines, and the monthly transportation capacity reached 2 tons. By September 1944, the traffic volume reached its highest peak of 350,000 tons per month. The Hump route has huge potential, far exceeding the Myanmar Highway.
Regarding this, Song Yuhang has been confirmed by Chennard and Song Ziwen. The existing transportation volume of many airports such as Wujiaba, Chenggong, Yangjie, Yanglin, Zhanyi, Yunnan Post has been able to withstand more than 8 tons. Taking the C-54 transmission as an example, it can carry nine tons of cargo at a time, and the freight fee is only US$96 per ton at full load, which is extremely cheaper than the consumption of 490 yuan per ton on the Burmese Highway. All this depends on Roosevelt's determination!
Song Yuhang's request is very simple. Give me enough weapons and supplies. I am fighting against Myanmar! The passion of the Chinese people cannot be sprinkled in vain. Sacrifice must be valuable. The consumption of this iron army built by the theory of firepower will also kill Song Yuhang's heart. He must have sufficient logistical support. After all, the officers and soldiers have fully carried out adaptive training in the tropical rainforest, everything is ready. Only after the British and Japanese armies are on the battlefield will decide whether to enter the battle.
As for how to increase the traffic volume of the Hump route and help Chennard take office, Chiang Kai-shek and Roosevelt go to negotiate! At this time, China and the United States were like two children playing games. One shouted, "You go there, I will give it to you when you go there, and the other stood stubbornly and said loudly, "Give it to me first, otherwise I won't go there!"
In order to contact the Chinese Expeditionary Force to send troops to Myanmar as soon as possible, Brigadier General Lar, the representative of Marshall, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, had to look for Chiang Kai-shek several times a day. Finally, he found Chiang Kai-shek impatiently and pushed all the troops to the Expeditionary Force Commander Command. After inquiring about it, he found out that Wei Lihuang, the nominal commander-in-chief of the Expeditionary Force, said he had been ill for a long time, and the deputy commander-in-chief of Kunming was Song Yuhang. When Lar saw that there was something to do, he hurried to Kunming.
For the descendant of the Jewish immigrant, it is rare to be able to serve as a brigade general in the US military. It is known that Lar, who had a military service of thirty-six years, was just a captain before the war. He was approached by Marshall through Senator Henizrutonsiwen, and was later granted the brigade general to be sent to the Chinese theater to serve as a liaison officer for Stilwell because of his outstanding ability.
Unfortunately, Stilwell not only did not welcome Lar's arrival, but even showed disgust! He left Lar alone in Chongqing, which was extremely unpopular.
It is precisely because of Stilwell's long-term presence in India that Lal has the opportunity to make his mark!
Chapter completed!