Chapter four hundred and seventy seventh
"Marshal, Paris called, saying that the layout of the country has already started. In half a month at most, we will receive the support of the two legions and a large amount of supplies." Brad said excitedly to Davout.
"Do you know which two legions will support us?" Davout asked.
"The general staff didn't say it clearly. However, according to the information I got from other sources, the 89th Army and the 2nd Iberian Army will be sent to South America. They are all domestic elite armies. Especially the 89th Army, more It is a powerful army that claims to be second only to the 88th Army in domestic combat power." Bligh's voice revealed incomparable excitement.
"Oh. Is that so? It seems that China is planning to do something big in South America this time." Davout was also very excited. From this domestic operation, he can know the determination of the General Staff and even Xiao Jie. Although, he dared to disdain what Brad said that the 88th Army is a French domestic combat power second only to the 88th Army. In his eyes, his French 1st Army is the most powerful army in France. Although the strength of the 88th Legion is well known, he believes that the strength of the 88th Legion is entirely due to the fact that they belong to Xiao Jie's Imperial Guard, and they have received the best in terms of equipment and training. If his French 1st Army can do the same, he believes that the French 1st Army will be no worse than the 88th Army.
"I really look forward to their arrival. By then, we will have 300,000 troops in South America. Although the Americans and Canadians have nearly 500,000 combined, they are definitely not our opponents. We may be able to reoccupy The whole of South America can even counterattack North America." Brad said with infinite longing.
Davout didn't say anything, he knew that what Brad said was simply unrealistic. Although the French 89th Army and the Iberian 2nd Army will come to South America, so what? At most, it can only drive the US military out of South America again. Maybe even this goal cannot be achieved, let alone counterattack North America. After all, the entire western part of the South Atlantic is still under the control of the US Navy, unless the French Navy can defeat the US Navy again and gain control of the South Atlantic. Otherwise, the logistical supplies of the French army in South America will still be cut off. How much can an army without logistical supplies do?
"Did the General Staff ask us to cooperate?" Davout asked.
"No. The General Staff just asked us to come in to delay the outbreak of the South American war, lest the US side suspect our true intentions." Brad said. If the French army's intentions are known to the US military, whether the US military adopts the strengthening of the defense of the western waters of the South Atlantic Ocean or sending more troops to South America, it is very unwilling for the French army to see it.
"Don't we need to occupy the port this time?" Davout asked.
Brad shook his head: "If we send troops to occupy the port, then the United States will definitely be able to link such big domestic actions with our actions. In that case, it will be very disadvantageous to us. This time, the domestic dispatch They will have a division of Marines with them. They will independently capture the port and then advance into the heart of South America."
Davout nodded and said nothing more. He is thinking about how to occupy the most favorable position in this war. Get the most out of it at the least cost.
At this time, France is also making final preparations. A large amount of materials were secretly transported to the Normandy Peninsula, and all the soldiers of the Iberian 2nd Army were also lurking in various hidden military camps. When the order was issued, they would immediately board the ship and head to South America.
"Everyone, have you selected the landing site?" Xiao Jie asked. in front of him. Sitting are Dougal, Eck, and Navy Commander Boult.
"Your Majesty, I still think we should choose Sao Paulo as the landing point. The reason is very simple. The port facilities here are very complete. At the same time, the defense of the US military is not that strong. We will occupy this place in a very short time. .It can also load and unload all the materials to the shore in a very short period of time.” Bult said.
From his point of view, Sao Paulo is undoubtedly the best place to land. However, due to other considerations, Dugel and Eck asked to choose other locations as landing points.
"Then what's your opinion?" Xiao Jie looked at Dougal and Eke and asked.
"Your Majesty, we still think El Salvador should be chosen as the landing point. Although Sao Paulo's port and infrastructure are very good, there is a fleet of the US Navy stationed there. If we want to land, it will inevitably take some setbacks. And Although El Salvador is the headquarters of the U.S. South American Regional Command, the defense here is not so strong. According to the information we have received, there are less than 50,000 U.S. troops stationed in El Salvador. If we land here, Not only can a large number of U.S. troops be wiped out, but also the U.S. headquarters in South America can be destroyed. This is definitely a big victory for us. Morale can also be greatly improved, and the U.S. military is also very likely because of the headquarters It was destroyed and caused command confusion. As a result, morale declined. This is a rare opportunity for us." Eck analyzed.
After listening to Eck's analysis, Xiao Jie's meaning is also somewhat inclined to land in El Salvador. However, after all, there are 50,000 U.S. troops stationed there. If the French army cannot defeat the U.S. troops in a short period of time and win the landing, once the U.S. troops stationed in other parts of South America come to support them, the situation will be troublesome. All the preparations made by the French army this time will be in vain,
"Eck. Are you sure we can defeat the defending US troops in a short period of time, there will be no mistakes? If things change, then we will be very passive." Xiao Jie said with some worry.
"Your Majesty, we will have a Marine Corps division to cooperate in this operation. In addition, we are attacking suddenly, and the US military has not prepared much before, so I think we will be able to quickly defeat the US military's defense. In addition, Ibi It is not a difficult problem for the more than 100,000 troops of the 2nd Army of Leah to defeat the US defense in El Salvador." Eck thought for a while, and finally said with certainty.
"Your Majesty, if you are still not at ease, I have another solution. That is to let Marshal Davout and the others launch an attack, so that the US military has to send more troops to the north. However, if this is the case, Marshal Davout and the others will We have to face the siege of the U.S. Army. However, I believe that once we successfully capture Salvador, the U.S. troops will immediately withdraw to intercept our army. In that case, the crisis of the French 1st Army will be resolved immediately." Dougal suggested.
"But, if we do that, won't the US side discover our intention?" Xiao Jie frowned and said.
"If we operate well, we should not be discovered by the US military. They will only think that we are doing a lot of things in South America to attract their attention." Dugel said.
In war ~www.mtlnovel.com~ the so-called false and true is probably the truth. As the saying goes, "Soldiers are deceitful."
"Well, let's do as you said. However, I hope that everything will be done to ensure that we win the war at the lowest cost. In addition, the Navy will have very heavy tasks in the future. Once Our hundreds of thousands of troops in South America have difficulties in supplying supplies. Then, you have to **** the transport fleet, break through the blockade of the US and Canadian navies, and transport supplies for the army. It is very likely that the decisive battle between the Imperial Navy and the U.S. and Canadian navies, It will be launched around this transportation line in the western region of the South Atlantic Ocean." Xiao Jie looked at Bult and said.
It is still a little early to start a decisive battle with the US and Canadian navies now. The Strait Fleet has not even been fully commissioned, and a large number of naval warships are still piled up in major shipyards. It will take at least one to two years before the shipyards can digest this large number of orders. Of course, the premise is that the French Admiralty no longer places new orders with them. However, this is basically impossible. As the decisive battle at sea is about to start, the consumption of naval warships will inevitably be very serious. At this time, it is time for the two sides to compete in shipbuilding capabilities. Although the United States and Canada are now vigorously building new shipyards, so far, the shipbuilding capacity of the two countries is still only 80% of that of France. In addition, French warships are much more advanced than those of the United States and Canada. . As long as France has enough time, it is not difficult for the French navy to surpass the US and Canadian navies.