The annihilation of the Tirpitz, or the German Navy's main surface fleet, triggered a series of chain reactions, which had a profound impact on the situation of World War II, especially the Atlantic.

Due to the demise of the German main fleet, a considerable number of the Royal Navy's main ships were liberated and there was no need to squat in the North Atlantic to play hide-and-seek with the Germans. Only a small number of the main ships were left to track and monitor the only escaped Schánhorst battlecruiser. Part of the remaining main ships reinforced the Mediterranean battlefield, helping the Royal Navy's Mediterranean fleet to further firmly control the sea control of the Mediterranean. The other part rushed to East Asia urgently, where the situation was already out of tune.

The Japanese army took Indonesia and Malaysia at almost no cost. The Strait of Malacca, known as the East, was already controlled by the Japanese army, and the Japanese army also took advantage of the situation to march towards the Indian Peninsula.

Let me put it this way, everything the Sun-Don't Set Empire operated in Southeast Asia and East Asia for centuries was destroyed by the Japanese's disobedience. The British government and the opposition were in an uproar. The pressure on the old smoker Churchill was extremely high. But he had no good idea. At this time, the main force of the empire was still trapped in Europe and North Africa, and had no strength to reinforce Asia. For this reason, he could only write a letter to Roosevelt again, asking the Americans to make up their minds as soon as possible.

As for what determination to make, it goes without saying. The old smoker naturally hopes that the Americans will join the war as soon as possible, because the British Empire is really unable to withstand it. So what is the attitude of the Americans?

To be honest, Americans are living a very comfortable life now, making a lot of real money and money. They only use some of the junk left by the first battle to exchange for a considerable profit from the British. All forces in all aspects have to look at their expressions. This is really great for Uncle Sam, who has been "isolated" in the Americas for a long time.

Of course, the Americans did not sleep well. While making money, they were also actively preparing for war. Fletcher-class destroyers had already begun to lay dumplings in big pots, and the m4 tanks were also preparing for mass production in an orderly manner. As for the air force, it was even more fantastic. The Americans believed that their army would not arrive in Europe as embarrassingly "naked" as in World War I. Once "the world needs America", American soldiers armed to the teeth would attack the Germans, Italians and Japanese.

However, not all Americans are so optimistic. For example, Roosevelt, the disabled commander, knew very well. This war was completely different from the previous battle. If the United States waited for all preparations to be honest, they would probably have nothing to do.

The old president said to Stimson and Marshall: "The Russians have begun a counterattack. They have established certain advantages in Kursk. Although this advantage is not decisive, it is undeniable that this makes it possible for them to fight an annihilation war. Eliminating the Paulus cluster will significantly change the power balance between the Soviet Union and Germany, and will force the Germans to move into defense. According to the information you feedback to me, the Soviet war machines are running at full speed. They will continue to put cannons, tanks and aircraft into the battlefield, while the Germans are still sleeping. I don't like the Germans!"

Stinson nodded: "I agree with you. This possibility is quite high. Once the Soviet Union turns into a comprehensive attack, Germany may not be able to resist it. Then as the Soviet Union attacks westward, Bolshevikism will spread across the western and southern Europe. After the war, neither Britain nor France will have any power to resist!"

Roosevelt nodded: "The proliferation of Bolshevism will destroy the free order, and with their success in Europe, it is likely to restart the so-called world revolution. That will be a disaster for the free and civilized world. As a member of the free world, America has the obligation and responsibility to curb such disasters!"

At this time, both Stimson and Marshall understood that the old president meant that they were helping with Congress, and it was time to abandon isolationism. If you continue to settle down in a corner, the Soviet Union will dominate the future international community, which is completely inconsistent with the interests of the United States!

The problem is that they don’t have many ways to do this. Isolationism has penetrated into the bones of the United States, especially after putting so much effort into the last world war. But after not having the equivalent gain, Congress is more inclined to isolationism. Now I want Congress to give up isolationism is no less than Yugong moving mountains, because there is really no excuse! I can’t make a fuss about Mexico anymore!

Roosevelt naturally knew that it was very difficult, and through the forced force, he also found that there were a large number of behind-the-scenes forces in China who advocated isolationism. These people bribed lawmakers by creating public opinion, constantly boasting about what is the only isolationism that can ensure peace and prosperity in the United States, and called on the people to boycott the Lease Act and "interference".

After careful reconnaissance, Roosevelt was surprised to find that there were two forces who advocated this argument. The first time they were Nazi supporters. This could not be surprising to him. What made Roosevelt strange was that the second group seemed to be secretly supported by the Bolsheviks. This aroused his high vigilance.

The Soviets were fighting the Nazis on one side, but on the other side, they hindered the United States from participating in the great cause of fighting against the Nazis. No matter how you look at it, they had other intentions and had evil intentions!

Anyway, Roosevelt believed that there was only one possibility for the Soviet Union to do this, that is, to seize more spheres of influence and expand its territory after the war! Once the Soviet Union became the hero to end the Nazis, will Western European countries be better after the war? And if the capitalist alliance in Western Europe collapses, can the United States survive?

In short, Roosevelt was highly vigilant and had been trying his best to convince the old stubbornnesses in Congress, because he felt that the United States could not wait any longer. Every day of waiting would be more difficult after the war.

Unfortunately, there are not many people who listen to him now, and he does lack an excuse to introduce the United States into war. Especially when he heard that the German main fleet was destroyed by the Red Navy, this sense of urgency was greatly enhanced.

"Can we expand the application of the Lease Act?" Roosevelt asked suddenly.

Marshall was a little puzzled. What the hell is expanding the application of the Lease Act? Should he also include the Soviet Union in the Lease Act and hope to use it to buy future enemies? Isn’t this a joke!

Stimson could keep up with his old friend's mind, and he asked: "You mean, allow American merchant ships to provide transportation services to the UK?"

Yes, the United States is generous and can rent war materials to friends, but there is a prerequisite, that is, Americans do not care about transportation. If you want these materials, you have to transport them back by yourself. If they are sunk by German submarines on the way, the loss will be considered yours. You have to compensate.

The fact that this clause was actually to avoid the harm caused by the unlimited submarine warfare of Germany in World War I to the US merchant ships, thereby allowing the stubborn old man in the Senate to let go. Now, both Roosevelt and Stimson hope that the Germans would better sink their own merchant ships a little. This is the best excuse to participate in the war, right?

"Parliament is unlikely to agree!" Stimson replied with a serious expression.

Roosevelt paused his crutch anxiously: "But we have to try!"

Of course. This is just a road. A politician like Roosevelt could not hang himself in a tree. In fact, he was prepared for both.

"Strengthen the embargo on Japan and strengthen the exposure of Japan's war crimes at home. The Nanjing Massacre can be widely publicized. We need such a devil!"

Yes, Roosevelt also began to make a fuss about the Japanese, and the materials were ready-made. In the past, it was to get involved in the war less quickly, so it turned a blind eye to the bad things of the Japanese. But now, the United States needs to join the war as soon as possible, so it must be written in a big way.

Soon, under the instruction of the United States, Chongqing publicly accused Japan of numerous war crimes committed by the League of Nations, and the good neighbors of the Chinese people, who love peace and willing to uphold justice, was immediately inexplicably surprised. The atrocities of the Japanese in Nanjing, the blood debts in the Northeast, and various inhumane crimes were all disclosed.

The Americans and British were unanimously surprised. They could hardly imagine that Japan, which became the first to "develop" in the East, was such a beast in clothing, or even worse than beasts. All kinds of condemnations and protests came one after another. At one time, the Japanese embassy and consulate were blocked, and the Japanese descendants who settled in the United States were also looked down upon.

To be honest, the effect of this public opinion offensive is quite ideal. It is not that the naive American people have a strong sense of justice and require the Senate to immediately wipe out the evil devils in the East. The people are more willing to condemn or other verbal tricks. If they really want them to use guns to seek justice for the Chinese people, it would be undoing.

The main reason why this strategy is very successful is that it angered the "brainless" factions in Japan. These idiots armed with the spirit of Bushido feel that their dignity has been insulted and demanded to pay back the debt from the United States in the most direct way!

"The domestic public opinion trend is very radical, and we unanimously demand to attack the American ghost animals. The young and strong officers are ready to move!"

Hideki Tojo felt the pressure. Although his ambition was to conquer the world and he was not opposed to killing the Americans, his remaining rationality told him that it seemed that the time was not the time?

This big cake empire in Southeast Asia has just eaten it, and now it is now using a knife and fork at the American feast. Will it be indigestion?

"Wait a minute, the empire will take time, and the imperial army is not fully prepared." Hideki Tojo replied.

The changes in the Americans can be said to have a single move. When Roosevelt tried his best to bring the United States into the track of war, the happiest person was still Fatty Qiu. In his opinion, although the combat effectiveness of the American Bing Ge is a bit of a big deal, his industrial ability cannot be underestimated. With the help of the United States, allies no longer have to worry about resources and production capacity. What he needs to do next is to cooperate with Roosevelt's actions, strengthen public opinion propaganda and guidance, and deceive the Americans into the trap as soon as possible.

Since June 1942, the world situation has changed. Both Britain and the United States have vigorously exposed the dark history of the Axis powers, the darkness of the Nazi concentration camps, the evil deeds of the devils killing, and the various kinds of exposure to the American public. It has to be said that this still has a certain effect. A considerable number of Americans, even the most opposed war, have to admit that these two countries are simply a shame for mankind. They must help those injured nations and countries, and must stop their atrocities. So when Roosevelt applied for the relaxation of the restrictions of the Lease Act in Congress again, even the Senate could only agree with his nose.

This news was the most unfavorable for the Germans. Since 1939, it was through unlimited submarine warfare that it had strangled Britain's throat. Once the Americans personally took the initiative to transport supplies and even escort the UK, the consequences would be very unpredictable.

What Hitler was facing was a difficult problem. Continuing unlimited submarine warfare would inevitably sink a large number of American merchant ships, which would trigger hatred from the American public towards Germany. Instead of attacking American merchant ships, letting a large number of weapons, equipment and supplies enter Britain, it would be like sitting and watching Britain recover. This is also something that the bearded does not want to see, especially at present, when the Soviet Union bites him back in Kursk. The battle was going on extremely fierce, what if the British were ready to move again?

In fact, Churchill was already ready to move. He knew very well that if he wanted to defeat the Nazis, it was not enough to just rely on defense. He had to take the initiative to attack. He had to counterattack the European continent, and he had to be a shame for Schedunkirk.

So since 1942, Churchill has been constantly urging the three navy, army and air forces to formulate a counterattack plan. He hopes to carry out a landing battle in France, the Netherlands or Italy, and stab the Germans behind it.

However, Fatty Qiu's counterattack demands were constantly shattered by reality. The British army in North Africa were defeated by Rommel's African army. If it weren't for the joint strangulation of the navy and air force, the supply of the desert fox would have been a problem. At this moment, the British army, navy and air forces had probably been driven out of Africa. Southeast Asia was not peaceful. Under the tide of the Japanese army, the local British army was really no better than China's. They were also abandoned and defeated thousands of miles.

The cruel reality forced Fatty Qiu to repeatedly postpone the counterattack plan. Now, when the Americans personally took the stage to carry out transportation, Fatty Qiu felt that the time had begun to ripe. With the support of the United States, we should be able to fight back, right?

But Fatty Qiu was disappointed again. His generals were extremely pessimistic about the counterattack. They generally believed that the current British army could not fight back. It is probably commendable to stabilize the existing territory.

The old smoker's general and his staff used various data to tell him that it was impossible to rely on the British army's strength to counterattack. More soldiers, more heavy weapons and more escort warships were needed. After a quarrel, Fatty Qiu could only temporarily give up the idea of ​​counterattack and instead wrote a letter to Roosevelt again, hoping that the United States could join the war as soon as possible.

After a round, the ball was kicked back to Roosevelt. He also wanted to join the battle as soon as possible, but he couldn't pass the Senate level. He could only comfort his old gay friend, hoping that Fatty Qiu could understand his difficulties and be more patient.

In fact, Churchill also knew that he could not count on the United States for the time being, and he was just trying his last chance. After the United States hit a wall, Churchill's eyes were forced to turn east and began to continue working in the Soviet Union. He once again flew to Moscow to hold talks with Trotsky and Sverdlov in the Kremlin.

Churchill not only once again suggested that Britain and the Soviet Union form an alliance immediately and jointly fight against the Axis powers, but also put forward a specific idea: that is, Britain and the Soviet Union unite to carry out military operations in Norway and drive the German army away from Norwegian land.

This idea is indeed good. With the strength of Britain and the Soviet Union, it is not difficult to liberate Norway in one fell swoop, especially after the German main fleet was annihilated, the German navy no longer had any threat to landing fleets. It did not even require amphibious landings. The British and Soviet armies could set off from Tromso and work together to sweep the German bandits. Once Norway is liberated, it would mean that Germany's estuary would be further compressed, which would not only ensure that the Arctic route was not threatened by German submarines, but also block Germany in a small space along the Baltic Sea coast.

If this idea is really realized, then the damage to Britain by German submarine warfare will be further reduced, and the Luftwaffe will be driven back to Germany's mainland, and the North Atlantic will be much more peaceful.

In Churchill's view, this suggestion was beneficial to both the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union, and the Soviets should not object. In fact, Trotsky and Sverdlov were indeed interested in this idea and believed that Churchill's plan was indeed successful.

However, there was one person who was not interested in this. That was Li Xiaofeng. When Trotsky and Sverdlov proposed this idea at the Politburo, he asked back: "It is indeed not difficult to liberate Norway with Britain, but I want to know which legal government is Norway after the liberation of Norway?"

This question is very well raised. It has been mentioned before that there are three governments in Norway today, one is the so-called Norwegian exile government created by Britain, and the other is Prince Alexei supported by the Soviet Union. After the liberation of Norway, there is no need to say much about German puppets, which needs to be liquidated. But which Norwegian government keeps its word?

It is unrealistic to let Britain abandon the so-called "exiled" government they created, and it is impossible to let the Soviet Union abandon Prince Alexei. This is related to the future sphere of influence. Both Britain and the Soviet Union may be able to give up this part of the interests!

Faced with Li Xiaofeng's question, Trotsky and Sverdlov looked at each other, but they did not find it difficult, because they had long expected that a certain immortal would attack him... (To be continued.)

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Chapter completed!