"Have the Land Airlines launched a bomber group?"

"I've been dispatched, but the effect may not be very good." The aviation consultant sighed, "It's 800 degrees from the airport in El Salvador. The range of P-47 is not enough. Generally, the P-51 covers the bomber group to conduct air strikes, and occasionally the P-51 also performs ground attack missions alone. Although our aircraft are large, the German fighter jets are also difficult to deal with. Their combat effectiveness is not weak, and the distance is only more than 400 kilometers, which is nearly half of ours. In particular, the -190, which attacked the ground, is deployed forward, and at least three air strikes a day. During this period, the land aviation has lost more than 100 aircraft."

"This is nothing. The most annoying time was that the Germans used P-51 to kill four A-26s in one go."

"German?p-51?" Nimitz asked in surprise, "What's going on?"

"After the Germans occupied Rio, they seized more than 50 aircraft that were not enough to drive away, including p-47p-51b-25 and other models. After an air strike, two p-51s were covered at the end of the formation to return, but these two p-51s..." The aviation staff smiled bitterly, "but they were driven by the Germans. They kept our military costumes intact, and killed the enemy in the middle, shot down four a-26s in one breath and then fled."

"There is still such a thing?"

"Anyway, after the German landed in Rio, our army was in trouble. First, it was taken down by someone to the South American Army Command, and then defeated a division. The aircraft stationed in Rio was either bombed or captured by the German army. Only a very small number of them fled urgently. Just now, the 442nd Regiment, which guarded the front line, was defeated again. General Clark lost half of the battle before he could fight." Smith said, "The morale of the army was very low recently. No wonder they were unwilling to use surprise attacks or landing behind enemy lines. They were only willing to use the stupidest and most stupid sequential propulsion method to fight the war of attrition with the enemy."

"But before George's troops arrived, the German offensive had already been launched, and I was afraid that I would ask for our assistance immediately."

Sure enough, as soon as the words were finished, someone sent a telegram: "Victoria, the capital of St. Espiritu, was occupied by the German army! General Clark asked for help urgently, hoping that we could send warships to go south quickly, use naval guns to help the army defend the second line of defense, and prevent the German army from continuing to advance north."

This was almost expected. The capital was only more than 40 kilometers away from the defense line guarded by the 442nd Regiment and was connected by road. In the absence of subsequent echelon defense, the German army took advantage of the situation to seize the territory. Shaoken did not let the troops continue to break forward, but instead invited the Brazilians to settle in the city. He led the main force to transfer to the deep hilly areas. Who knew whether the Americans' naval guns would suddenly sweep over.

Nimitz looked at the map. Victoria was a port city and shelling could be done. But when he thought of the land-based attack aircraft of the Luftwaffe, he could not go there with great fanfare. If he wanted to shell, he could only choose to go at night.

"Is there a reliable defense line for our army ahead?"

"The army has arranged a second line of defense along the Dorsey River and the city of Lyniaris. It may have two regiments of troops. In addition, the forces retreated from the first line of defense may have a force of 7,000-8,000. However, this section of the gap is much wider than the first line of defense, and the possibility of defending under the danger is much lower. If the German army still has this offensive momentum, I am afraid it will still not be able to defend." Smith said, "Let the fleet go south. Anyway, we are going south to find the German fleet. If the German army is successfully bombarded, it may lead the German fleet out."

Nimitz shook his head: "At most, the naval gun is only effective at 20 kilometers, and it cannot block the main defense line. As long as the enemy hides deeper, it will be fine. I have some hope that the Germans will attack the second defense line."

Smith had just stared at the map, and when he heard this, he raised his head in surprise: "Do you want to land in Victoria or Rio City and plagiarize the German retreat?"

"No, I want to land in Santos!" Nimitz looked at the map again, "Let the New Jersey lead 2 cruisers, 2 escort carriers and 8 destroyers cooperate with the transportation fleet to cover the transport fleet, and then carry out artillery cover missions. I promised Marshall that George would stay on the New Jersey and not let him take risks. New Jersey was drawn from the main fleet and changed to the flagship of the transport fleet, so that Hewitt's command would also be transferred to this."

"But, I heard that the two of them..."

"The enemy is in front of you, and you don't have the heart to care about these things anymore. George and Hewitt must learn to cooperate!" Nimitz emphasized his tone, "If the army and the navy are not united, let alone Brazil, the whole United States will be ruined."

"Understood."

"As for us, we will go south first and look for the enemy's main fleet. I hope we will have better luck."

That night, George Patton, who had been basking in Venezuela for more than half a year, finally arrived at the front-line war zone and set up his capable Fifth Army headquarters on the New Jersey. Brigadier General Roosevelt, who accompanied him on board the ship, was nervous and afraid that he and Hewitt would start.

But when he really saw him, he breathed a sigh of relief. Patton was very friendly. He first rushed over and gave Hewitt a big bear hug. It looked a bit unserious, but the atmosphere was very warm.

"It feels so good to see an old friend. We are really destined to be together." Patton listed his relationship with Hewitt in detail. "Look, we were together when we were preparing for Operation Torch. We were defeated in the Horn of Africa. We were also together when we fled in a panic. Later, we fought with the Germans in Kenya and were together again. In the end, we couldn't resist the escape and returned home...."

He heard that he showed a series of failures. Although it was all facts, Hewitt's face couldn't help but twitch. Couldn't this guy pick up some nice words?

"But this time it's different. This time we will beat the Germans hard and avenge the dead brothers." Patton touched his head and said embarrassedly, "I won't make trouble for you this time. You can fight whatever you say. As long as the navy can safely send us ashore, it depends on us!"

This sentence is done well, especially from a person like Patton, who is not too modest. Of course, Hewitt could not remain indifferent and quickly stated: "George, I will work together with you. We are all for America and victory!"

"Great! Patton asked quickly, "When will we set out to beat the Germans? I can't wait to see the big scene of the 406mm naval gun firing."

"Wait?" Hewitt was shocked. "Your troops have just flew to El Salvador today. Can they start fighting immediately? Even if they can, at least they have to board the ship, right? It would be great if they can set out the morning after tomorrow."

"No, no, no, they are all fine. You can rest on the boat. These young men have been basking in the sun in Venezuela for more than half a year, and they are all screaming." Patton winked at Hewitt, "You know that the girls in Venezuela are all fascinated by the vitality of the 1st Red Division and the 1st Cavalry Division... Look at General Roosevelt, he is full of his second spring!"

Venezuela is the most beautiful country in South America. Miss Universe and Miss World are the most popular in later generations. When he meets rich and romantic American soldiers, he is not willing to let go. Everyone knows this romantic thing. Patton is still another way to lead the troops. He should do his best to do it when he is training, but he doesn't care about these things when he relaxes. Anyway, he just doesn't mess around.

Sure enough, the dog couldn't spit out ivory! Hewitt thought angrily, looking at the joked Brigadier General Roosevelt had already blushed, but who knew what was true and false in Patton's words, but even if it was true, Roosevelt had such an uncontrollable boss, and he couldn't tell the pain.

No matter how embarrassed he was, Roosevelt Jr. did not attack, but explained: "The sir means that the transport fleet can wait for the morning after tomorrow. Can we bring a few powerful warships to support the front line first? After a long time, he is afraid that the troops will not be able to defend!"

This is also a reason. Huey nodded: "Then I will send two cruisers, two escort carriers and four destroyers to carry out ground cover first. We will wait for the army to board the ship and then set off for the four regiments to complete the boarding and supplies one day and one night. There are still some difficulties in matching equipment."

"Can you stay here to cooperate with Brigadier General Roosevelt to command the troops to board the ship? I will take a cruiser to support?"

"No!" Hewitt shook his head like a rattle. "General Marshall, General King and Nimitz sent a telegram, clearly stating that you must be with me and cannot leave the New Jersey!"

If it were another army general, Hewitt might agree, but he would never dare to let Patton go. What if the latter forcibly commanded the captain to do this on the cruiser, what if something went wrong?

Patton was bored and could only give up in disappointment. Finally, he found a step for himself: "Then I can send my confidential staff to you. I'm still with you and I'm inseparable. Just think I'm your adjutant."

The first half of the sentence is fine, but the second half almost made Hewitt angry again: Everyone knows that Patton has served as an adjutant for Pershing. This great god is something that even Marshall has to look up to. Hewitt dares to make Patton an adjutant? Is it okay to go out of the land-sea relationship? But he cannot have an attack directly, otherwise Patton will definitely find an excuse to go to the front line, so he had a sudden idea and thought of a solution: "Look, you will organize the landing behind enemy lines soon. You are not familiar with the hydrological situation of Brazil's ports, right? I have a complete set of information on the main ports in Brazil. You can study it carefully in the headquarters later and consider how to land to reduce casualties. I am going to review the loading and unloading of various ships now, so I won't accompany you..."

"You are busy, you are busy..."

Watching Hewitt get off the ship, Patton, behind him, turned around and grimaced at everyone, and pointed at Hewitt's back. Seeing the commander's large group of mainlanders, the naval staff wanted to laugh but didn't dare to laugh, so they had to endure it.
Chapter completed!