Chapter 774 Destroyer-for-Military Base Plan (Plus 2)

Recently, Roosevelt has too many things to do. Once the United States provides large-scale military assistance to Britain, how will Germany react? Now, after all, many companies in the United States are doing business with Germany, with huge profits.

As president, Roosevelt had to think carefully about the worst-case scenario. Once the Germans went crazy and really declared war on the United States and attacked the United States' shipping lines at sea on a large scale, how should the United States respond?

The military is getting ready, the US is going into a wartime regime, etc., which means there's a whole lot of work to do.

Therefore, Roosevelt's brain was running at a high speed, and he didn't think of this.

Hamer's proposal is in line with Roosevelt's mind.

The industrial capacity of the United States is unmatched by other countries. Even if Germany integrates European industries, it cannot be on an equal footing with the United States. In the end of the war, the overall national strength is still fought, and Roosevelt is confident of winning.

The war is imminent. In order to fight this battle well, the United States needs to have military bases around the world, so that it is convenient for the United States to mobilize and supply troops and so on.

At the same time, the United States also needed global military bases after the war, because at that time the United States would inevitably replace Britain's current status, and the global order could not be maintained without overseas military bases.

Now, of course, it is the most convenient to rent from the UK. After all, the UK has the title of the Empire on which the Sun Never Sets, and the UK has military bases all over the world!

Each of these areas that Hamer brought up made Roosevelt's heart move.

"Go on." Roosevelt was in high spirits, already listening to Hammer's maturity with all his heart.

"First of all, give Britain the same treatment as Italy, so that Britain's debt will be cut in half." At this time, Hammer was also quite excited. He knew that Roosevelt would not reject his plan.

"With a 99-year lease of several islands at a price of $25 million per unit, the UK's debt will be paid off, and the excess money can be used to buy American weapons, such as 50 destroyers that are about to be decommissioned," Hamer said. : "On these islands, it is maintained by our personnel, and we can easily pass through these islands to sell our goods to the nearby British colonies."

"Hammer, your plan is very good, I need you to make a detailed plan." Roosevelt said: "Hurry up!"

"The plan is here." Hamer took out the document from his briefcase. He had already written the specific plan, and without sufficient preparation, how could he come to see the president?

Roosevelt took it over and saw that the first page of the plan read "Destroyer-to-Military Base Plan".

"Okay, I will hand over this plan of yours to the military for discussion. However, Hamer, you also need to work hard. It is not easy to convince Congress to agree." Roosevelt said.

In the United States, Roosevelt does not have the final say, only the Congress passes it. Roosevelt's intention, of course, is to let Hammer operate and persuade various members of Congress.

"Okay, I will," Hamer said.

When he came out of the White House, Hamer's heart was full of excitement. As a grandfather, he has flipped a lot of things, but it is the first time that he has flipped the country's territory and military machinery!

He will be America, and the biggest daddy in the world!

Even more excited is Roosevelt. Before that, he only set his sights on Canada, but now, the global hegemony has appeared in front of his eyes.

The rise of America is now!

For the United States, it is necessary to support the United Kingdom, but in the support, it is necessary to maximize the benefits, just like now!

While the U.S. Congress was preparing a resolution for the Lend-Lease Act, Roosevelt could not wait to order a large number of supplies to be sent to England. Now, the Germans were attacking London, and time was running out for England.

It is a pity that if you want to transport a large amount of materials to the UK, only cargo ships can do it. Although there is an Atlantic passenger plane, how much can this passenger plane transport each time?

American-flagged cargo ships sailed across the Atlantic at full power and top speed regardless of cost, while at the same time, in Britain, the German army had moved to the outskirts of London.

Under the conspiracy of the United Kingdom and the United States, Berlin only issued a brief voice. The bombing incident in New York had nothing to do with Germany. After that, there was no following for the time being.

All intrigues and tricks must be broken in the face of the facts. For Germany, as long as it occupied the British mainland, the Americans would shout as much as they liked there. Without Britain as a springboard, the Americans would not be able to expedition to Europe, and Germany would Safe, you can implement the eastward strategy!

At the beginning, when the whole of Europe was traversing, the German armored forces were invincible. They hardly fought in the streets. When the enemy was eliminated in the field, the confidence of the enemy was shattered.

However, in the UK, that all changed.

In the periphery of London, in just a few days, anti-tank trenches were dug out!

Yes, the anti-tank ditch!

Germany's Panther 3 tanks, galloping horizontally, are simply the worst nightmare of any enemy. With thick armor, ferocious firepower, and first-class maneuverability, there is no tank in the entire European continent that can stop the German attack.

So, as a defensive side, what to do?

The British have the answer.

They mobilized all the citizens in the city of London, men and women, young and old, and in just a few days, they just dug out wide ravines around London.

Each gully is four meters wide and two meters deep!

Although the length of the Panther 3 tank is more than eight meters, it includes the length of the gun barrel. The real car body is six or seven meters in length. Therefore, if they start rashly, the tank will definitely roll over. Go inside!

Moreover, what is even more terrifying is that in order to enhance the performance of this anti-tank trench, the British just dug up the Thames, and in this anti-tank trench, river water flows, which is simply the moat of the previous era!

The German Waffen SS 1st Panzer Division stopped just a few kilometers away from these anti-tank trenches. On the opposite side was the British army that was on guard. They took out all the anti-tank weapons, including the antique ones. Field guns, and the latest production anti-tank guns, were densely arranged, waiting for the German army to attack.

Joseph Dietrich, standing on a Panther 3 tank, used his telescope to look at the opposite position. As an opponent, Dietrich at this time also admired the opponent.

"Wait for a while, wait until our main force comes up, and then make an offensive plan." Dietrich said.

His troops were the fastest rushing. After the troubles in Exeter, Dietrich was already cautious, especially now that the British capital was in front of them, which they could occupy without the threat of force. The city, this hard bone, must be gnawed at once!