Chapter 149: America will never surrender (Part 1)
In addition, the Soviet Tu-100 "Flying Bear" jet ultra-long-range strategic bombers attacking from the Atlantic direction also focused on attacking Eastern Canada, the departure base for the U.S. Strategic Air Force bomber formation's cross-Atlantic expedition to Europe in the past year. Newfoundland juts out of the Atlantic Ocean.
However, in the heavily guarded Newfoundland, the Soviet Union's supersonic aerial Reaper, which had once been invincible in the US airspace, finally failed and sank for the first time, and the US Air Force finally achieved its first crash record after being blown to pieces. ——A certain lucky American B-36 "and The "Peacemaker" stratospheric high-altitude bomber, under the head-on impact of a certain American pilot who was determined to trade one life for another, as if winning the lottery, successfully used aviation rockets to destroy a map-laden atomic bomb. 100 "Flying Bear" was shot down...
However, such a small victory could not change the overall situation. As more Soviet Tu-100 "Flying Bears" carrying atomic bombs came one after another, relying on their supersonic speed to break through the high-altitude interception of the US military, the US Air Force Base in Newfoundland In the end, it was destroyed by the nuclear explosion. More than 60 people in the base B-36 Peacemaker and more than 120 B-29 Superfortress bombers that were too late to take off, as well as more fighters, reconnaissance aircraft and transport aircraft, as well as several naval ships and two divisions The ground troops of the army were also wiped out in the mushroom cloud of the nuclear explosion.
On February 13, the day before Valentine's Day, a Soviet Tu-100 "Flying Bear" flew over the federal capital HSD from the Atlantic direction. It did not drop an atomic bomb or an aerial bomb, but dropped leaflets like snowflakes. An ultimatum "urging the U.S. government to surrender unconditionally" was issued again. At the same time, it "generously" promised that in order to give the American ruling class a space to think with peace of mind, the Soviet Union would never bomb HSD with atomic bombs. However, the above-mentioned seemingly harsh threats did not shake the will of the federal government - indeed, usually Generally speaking, whenever a crisis strikes in a country, those in high positions are unreliable because they have more choices. As long as they can retain the power to rule, they can pass the losses on to ordinary people. However, the ordinary people who are fighting for success have no choice but to pin all their hopes on the rise and fall of the country.
But the problem is that this time, the Soviets neither intend to give the old American ruling class the power to rule this land, nor do they intend to protect their private property. They even refuse to promise their lives, not even a pardon order. None of them are willing to give it - according to the views of the gentlemen on Capitol Hill, this shows that the red-headed Bolsheviks in the Soviet Union have no sincerity in peace talks from the beginning and are not prepared to leave any way for reactionaries like them to survive.
Since choosing to surrender cannot reduce any losses, why do they abandon their dignity and arrogance and surrender to the Russians they despise?
Rather than kowtow and submit to the arrogant, cruel and bloody Russian Bolsheviks, and then be humiliated and trampled to death like a dog in the most disgusting and unbearable way, and even stuffed with a lot of Infamy and infamy last forever, then it is better to muster up the courage to persevere from the beginning, even if it is not to win, but to seek a magnificent and noble exit ceremony!
A truly great country, even if it is destined to perish, will perish violently!
——Anyway, even if they really tie up the entire United States to die together, these big guys will definitely die at the end...
So, after convening three days and three nights of secret Congress, as well as a lot of private meetings and backroom discussions, President MacArthur, who looked haggard and exhausted, once again returned to the White House and held a meeting on how to prepare for the final battle. military meeting.
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The bright red sunset slowly slid down from the western horizon, and the gorgeous sunset covered the entire sky. The warm twilight of dusk shone in from the window, projecting a colorful halo on the floor. Among the portrait paintings hanging on the wall of the conference room, many sages from the founding era of the United States are, as always, looking at the dejected contemporary rulers in the room, watching where they will lead this great country...
However, under the gaze of the founding fathers, the American rulers of this era have led the country to the direction of destruction.
——At this moment, the warm brilliance of the early spring sunset also fell on the US military generals beside the long table, but it could not bring even a trace of warmth to the solemn-looking people. Instead, it was like a terrifying snowstorm coming from the Arctic ice sea. Generally, it makes them feel cold from the heart to the soles of their feet.
"...All in all, everything is clear and we have no other choice now, everyone."
After a long silence, MacArthur smiled sadly, turned around and stood up from his seat, turned his back to the audience, looked at the world map on the wall and said, "...Congress has made the final decision! Give up all illusions of peace! General! To be honest, our chances of winning are very It is very slim, even close to zero, but for freedom and ideals, we must bet our souls and fight until the last moment! Anyway, I have decided to shed my last drop of blood for the freedom of the people and the glory of the United States. ! ”
Touching the location representing the United States on the world map, MacArthur sighed as if dreaming, his distant and profound gaze seemed to penetrate infinite time and space, "...In the past seven years or so, we have set out from North America, He ran towards the whole world with great pride, then crossed the vast Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans and planted the Stars and Stripes over half of the world.
However, no one knew what went wrong next time, and we were beaten out of each battlefield in embarrassment. We retreated and fled again and again, and retreated back to our homes step by step... Now, this All dreams and journeys are finally coming to an end, right? ”
He vented the chaotic thoughts in his heart and muttered to himself for a long time before finally getting down to business, "...General Arnold, how many B-36 ultra-long-range bombers do our Air Force have left at present that can cross the Atlantic for an expedition to Europe? The Soviets launched a counterattack? ”
"...Unfortunately, according to incomplete statistics, there are only up to sixty B-36s left that are basically intact, Mr. President."
General Arnold, who was in charge of the Air Force, stood up and said, "...During the crazy nuclear explosions carried out by the Soviets in recent days, our Air Force has suffered heavy losses. Many aircraft were destroyed on the ground or fled in emergency transition. Later, he was injured during an emergency landing. Moreover, our country originally produced B-36 bombers. The factory no longer exists, and the supply of various maintenance spare parts has been cut off. A considerable number of injured B-36s cannot be repaired... In addition, of the approximately sixty remaining B-36s, fifteen have been It was converted into a gunship and cannot be converted back to carry out bombing missions in a short time.”
"...Please don't be so nervous, General Arnold, I didn't mean to blame you!"
MacArthur sat back at the conference table and said mildly, "...After the destruction of Los Alamos National Laboratory, we have only twenty-seven atomic bombs left, and judging from the current situation, the United States has It is impossible to continue to produce new atomic bombs. So the remaining B-36 'Peacemaker' is more than enough... By the way, how many B-29 'Super Fortress' are left? ”
"...About one hundred to two hundred aircraft...Mr. President, due to the impact of the nuclear explosion, some air force bases have not yet been able to restore contact."
"...Very good, then, General Arnold, I order you to prepare in the shortest possible time, transfer at least twenty B-36s to the HSD and use the still intact military and civilian airports as a base. After mounting the atomic bomb, we will go to Europe! ”
MacArthur gave this order, "...and the West Coast, we must also prepare for a transoceanic attack as soon as possible. It is up to you to decide where the bomber group will depart from. Put all the atomic bombs on it, and put them on the remaining aircraft. There will probably be no next time for gas bombs or bacterial bombs anyway... As for a more specific combat plan, you will take the lead in organizing the staff to come up with one, and it can be implemented after my approval..."
"...Yes, I will do it, Your Excellency, President. Has the intelligence agency found the base for the Soviet strategic jet bombers to attack?"
"...No, not yet. But the target of the attack this time was not originally the Atlantic Coast forward base of the Soviet Strategic Air Force."
President MacArthur replied, "... At this point, this kind of tit-for-tat tactical counterattack has little meaning. I hope that the last batch of nuclear bombs can be dropped on the Soviet Union, so that the Soviets can fully feel that our people are The pain to bear!”
General Arnold suddenly took a breath of cold air, "...let the strategic air force expedition to the Soviet Union? This...the range is not enough!"
"...The range is not enough? Even the earliest model of the B-36 has a range of 12,000 kilometers, and the range of the new model can reach 16,000 kilometers... How can the range not be enough?" President MacArthur He asked with some confusion.
"...But if this is the case, how can they come back? Are you talking about...a suicide attack? Isn't this too...too that?"
Arnold was stunned at first, and then took a breath again, "...I simply don't know how to talk to the pilots..."
"...I know that this is not easy and even violates the most basic moral concepts, so I do not ask you to issue mandatory orders."
MacArthur sighed, "...you can ask pilots to sign up voluntarily, without forcing them with military orders. I think at this critical moment in this country, we should still be able to find a few brave volunteers. If no one is willing to sign up, If so... come to me to discuss it again.”
"...Hey, okay, I'll try my best. In the critical moment of the motherland's demise, there must still be a few warriors willing to stand up."
Arnold's expression changed for a long time before he sighed and continued with a wry smile, "...from HSD to Moscow, taking into account the influence of weather factors, the voyage is about 10,000 kilometers...from the west coast to Vladivostok. The distance between Tok and Tok is almost the same. If the fuel consumption of the return flight is not considered, the B-36 can barely reach it on a one-way expedition..."
"...and North Korea, China and RBB-36 can also be flown if they only fly one way. However, the RB Islands have been hit by so many atomic bombs, and there is nothing left to explode, and North Korea and China ...Haha, there’s not much point in blowing them up.”
MacArthur pondered the map and said casually, "...However, if our bomber formation unfortunately encounters bad weather or a strong blockage by the enemy air force and is unable to nuclear bomb Vladivostok, then North Korea can also be and China as alternative nuclear explosion targets... and the remaining B-29 bombers can also be used, anyway, it's all in the end It's time - the maximum range of the B-29 'Super Flying Fortress' is 6,700 kilometers. It cannot fly across the Pacific, but it can still fly one-way across the Atlantic and bomb Europe and North Africa. There are no more extra atomic bombs. , just put any bombs on it! By the way, don’t miss the traitor Chile.”
"... Are you going to bomb Chile? I'll have the air force on the South American frontline prepare. Are you going to use atomic bombs?" General Arnold asked.
"... Of course we must use atomic bombs! Allocate six of the remaining atomic bombs to nukes Chile! We cannot let Chile, a clown country, take advantage after the war. America is our America! Even if the light of civilization of the United States is destined to If it is extinguished, the entire America will be buried with it!”
MacArthur waved his hand fiercely and said decisively. Then, as if he had exhausted all his strength, he collapsed softly on his seat, stuffed the corncob pipe into his mouth again, and slowly Exhale a faint smoke ring.
——The last dice has been thrown, and everything that follows can only be left to God.
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