Chapter 1169 Cuban Missile Crisis
Soon Maxwell Taylor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, his brother Attorney General Kennedy, FBI Director Hoover, CIA Director John Alex McCone, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and the Army , Navy and Air Force commanders arrived at the White House.
"The suspicion was discovered in August, and it took one and a half months to hand it over to the White House. What are you doing? In these one and a half months, has our Pentagon and the CIA been sleeping?"
Kennedy's roaring voice was poured out in front of the heads of various departments. He didn't understand how there could be no movement for a month and a half on such a big matter, involving the national security of the United States. He waited until the Soviets were almost ready before taking action. The potato was put into his hand.
Jacqueline took her son and daughter away a little further, not wanting the children to disturb the furious father.
"John, calm down." Only Attorney General Robert Kennedy dared to speak at this time to smooth things over for his brother and the heads of these powerful departments. "The key now is to solve the problem, not to pursue the previous matter. Wait until After this level is passed, we can solve the problems exposed by this incident."
As the head of the CIA, Dulles was originally to blame, but he was unwilling to defend himself at this time.
What the Soviet Union deployed in Cuba was not a defensive weapon like anti-aircraft missiles, but an offensive strategic weapon such as medium-range ballistic missiles, which carried nuclear warheads that could instantly destroy any city in the United States. .
"The top priority now is to know how many such missiles Cuba has and how harmful they are to the United States." FBI Director Hoover said coldly, "Whether the United States can withstand it is a big question."
"If we attack first and eliminate the threat at the initial stage, will the Air Force be able to do it?"
"The most important thing is whether we are mentally prepared for a showdown with the Soviets, and we will use all our strength to make the Soviets understand that this is the beginning of a nuclear war."
When the Monroe Doctrine first began, there was no doubt that it was just a declaration. At that time, the European powers did not take the Monroe Doctrine seriously. Warships from various countries came as they should, and governments from all walks of life just talked casually without any ability to counterattack. , this situation lasted until World War I.
But things are different now. The Americas belong to Americans and have already lived up to their name. The Caribbean is where the United States has the upper hand. No matter what, the United States should not retreat.
"If we all retreat here, how can European countries still believe that the United States has the determination to maintain world order?" Dulles finally spoke, saying that he was on Hoover's side.
This must take into account the consequences of the United States' retreat.
Can’t even handle Cuba right under your nose? Across the Atlantic Ocean and closer to the Soviet Union, can the European countries still unite around the United States?
Maxwell Taylor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, finally expressed his support for the most powerful countermeasures. Kennedy nodded, as if he had made up his mind and said, "We must determine the number of Soviet missiles, and the Pentagon will formulate a combat plan."
After the White House was burned down by British Canada, this was the first time the United States faced such a major threat.
Finally, Kennedy asked Secretary of State Dean Rusk to inform European allies to gain support.
Almost immediately, and every hour from then on, there were U.S. aerial reconnaissance forces over Cuba. This time, the United States wanted to find out not whether there were any problems, but how many there were.
More and clearer images were sent to the image processing laboratory in Washington. Technical experts have begun studying the magnified images at the Pentagon's analysis center.
On Sunday, October 14, Alan Wilson was receiving Palden Dundup Namgar who arrived in London. The Crown Prince of Sikkim was in love with the American Ocean Horse and had occupied a lot of gossip news.
Facts have proved that race is not a problem. As long as one of these two items is wealth, the spouse will not be a problem.
The Crown Prince of Sikkim didn't know why Alan Wilson was looking for him. In the end, he was torn between taking the rocket with Ocean Horse and coming to London. After making a choice, he came reluctantly.
Long time no see, the Crown Prince of Sikkim’s English has improved a lot. I wonder if it’s because of the American girl’s words and deeds.
Of course, this is not important, although Alan Wilson is extremely dissatisfied with this short-sighted behavior, but now he can use the other person, and becoming an American husband will also help Sikkim get more attention, which is also a good thing in a sense.
Talking about the dangers of the forward policy, Alan Wilson looked as if Britain still maintained its influence on India and was invincible, which stunned Palden Dundup Namgarh. Stunned for a moment.
"Sir, which country is more dangerous for Sikkim?" asked Palden Dundup Namgar.
"Of course it's India! Do you even think about it?" Alan Wilson replied with a long face.
"You want me to accuse India of infiltration?" Palden Dundup Namgar was full of questions.
"Are you crazy? On the contrary, you should stand firmly with India at the United Nations." Alan Wilson angrily criticized this actor's behavior and said rudely, "The countries to the north will not do anything to you. India really can Turn your country into history, you know? As the ruler of a country, you have to consider your own country."
The populations on both sides of the Himalayas are completely unequal. There are hundreds of millions of Indians in the Ganges River Basin. Alan Wilson can understand India’s oppression of the three Himalayan countries, but what can be done? It’s not like you have to endure it!
"The first priority is to preserve the existence of our country. Existence is everything and everything is for existence. As long as this premise is in place, the temporary difficulties facing us can one day be reversed."
Alan Wilson proved with practical actions that the golden Buddha given to him was definitely not in vain. Even after so many years, thinking about the old friendship, he still tried his best to find a way to survive for the three countries of Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal.
He gave up his weekends to accompany the other party to discuss issues related to life and death. This sincerity is enough for the Kingdom of Sikkim to remember it for a lifetime, let alone a golden Buddha. Even if it empties the Sikkim royal family, it is not too much. As long as the Kingdom returns Now, these extraneous things can always be saved.
"Don't be in a hurry to return to the United States. Stay in London for a few days first." Alan Wilson gave instructions, telling Pardon Dundup Namgar not to be in a hurry to go back.
In early October, Nehru claimed in New Delhi that the Indian government would "use military force to deal with China." On the 12th, he publicly ordered that the Chinese army should be "cleared" from the Chinese territory occupied by the Indian army.
Just yesterday, Indian Defense Minister Menon declared that he would fight China until the last person and the last gun. Then, he took a flight and rushed to the Indian border city of Tezpur, near the eastern section of the Sino-Indian border, for military deployment.
This is all public information, not a secret. From this information, Alan Wilson knows very well that some things are unavoidable. How can Britain, a maritime power, have the power to prevent a battle on land?
On the weekend evening, a family of five was enjoying a moment of tranquility. Pamela Mountbatten was thinking about after-dinner entertainment, such as eating a banana or something, when the phone suddenly rang, interrupting the richest woman's thoughts.
"I'm Alan." Alan Wilson picked up the phone and said calmly.
"Permanent Secretary, there are major events happening in Washington. The Cabinet and Whitehall are meeting. The Cabinet Secretary wants you to go there immediately." The voice on the microphone was full of urging.
Alan Wilson's hand holding the microphone trembled for no reason, he took a deep breath and said, "I know, go right away."
"What's wrong? My dear!" Pamela Mountbatten was a little dissatisfied. "Don't you just go to work tomorrow? There is an emergency meeting on the weekend. The government department has gone too far and used people like this?"
"Who knows, you'll know once you get there." Alan Wilson reached out and touched his wife's cheek, "I'll be back soon."
After walking out of the house, Alan Wilson stood in the autumn wind. He probably already knew what happened.
The cabinet and Whitehall are both brightly lit at this time. The cabinet is discussing major issues related to the direction of the world. The job of Whitehall is naturally to demonstrate whether this issue is really related to the direction of the world.
The UK does not know the specific situation yet. At present, it only knows that the United States notified the UK of the presence of strategic weapons in Cuba.
As for how powerful this weapon is, how much. The United States has not calculated it, and it is even more impossible for the United Kingdom to understand it.
This is the first time that Alan Wilson has joined the discussion as Deputy Secretary-General of the Cabinet. He is the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Apart from his previous status, he is also eligible to participate in the meeting.
Not long after, Alan Wilson followed Norman Brooke out of the Cabinet Office and went to the cabinet meeting. Prime Minister Eden, Defense Secretary Profumo, Foreign Secretary Rab Butler and other cabinet ministers were also there.
"Norman, Allen, do you have any plans?" Prime Minister Aiden asked.
"No, it's under the eyes of the Americans, and we can't interfere." Alan Wilson replied calmly, "If there is anything to gain, it is that it is fortunate that the United States did not allow the United States to deploy strategic bombers and ballistic missiles in the first place. Britain, otherwise, we might still be part of the problems caused by Italy and Turkey."
"Based on the deployment of military forces, we judge that the Americans have no problem." Norman Brooke said, "Of course for the sake of world peace, we should work hard on diplomacy and ask what the attitude of France is and what the purpose of the Soviets is. What. Of course, all this depends on the latest news from the United States. The situation is unclear now, so it is naturally impossible to judge how to respond."