Although Henry Arnold was reluctant to use the 6th Army Aircraft transport aircraft to transport supplies to Trinidad, which was close to the front line, the situation that followed a few days forced the 6th Army Aircraft to undertake this overly heavy task.

Because the minesweeping forces of the U.S. Navy's Third Fleet were busy for a few days, not only did a new German mine be caught, but even several minesweeping ships that dropped deep water bombs were sunk. In the end, they had to use seaplanes to drop deep bombs. However, this reduced the efficiency of minesweeping a lot.

What made the commander of the US Third Fleet Kincaid (Halsey's successor) vomit blood was that the "old" mines had not been wiped out yet. On January 5, the Germans carried out the second "Thousand Machine Night Raid" and threw more mines around Trinidad.

Moreover, the Germans' mine-bracing tactics were improved during the second night attack of thousands of aircraft. Not only did they dispatch planes to mine, but they also sent Type 21 U-boats and S-1oo torpedo speedboats (this torpedo speedboat has a large range) to drop more than a thousand "oyster mines" around Trinidad. Including the results of the two aircraft mine-bracing results, at least 2ooo "oyster mines" that the Americans don't know how to sweep were thrown onto the waterways around Trinidad.

Although I don't know how many "oyster mines" dropped by the Germans, Kincaid knew very well that if the weakness of this new type of mine could not be found, his third fleet would probably be difficult to clean them in the short term... Considering that the Germans' mines were much faster than those of using deep-water bombs to clear mines, the thunder would probably never be cleaned.

The mines cannot be swept clean, but the transportation on Trinidad cannot be stopped, otherwise the island's reserves would not be able to withstand the consumption of hundreds of thousands of people day after day.

There are two ways to keep transportation. One is that the transport ship takes risks and transports the materials into Trinidad at a loss rate of 20% or even %; the other is air transport, which concentrates two or three thousand-47-47 routes to Puerto Rico-Trinida, and can also input tens of thousands of tons of supplies every day, which is enough to maintain the various consumptions of the US military on Trinidad...but this price is a bit good!

"Harry," in the White House cabinet conference room, President Wallace, who is about to step down, has now begun the Battle of President Truman, who is about to succeed him... This is a decisive battle that determines the future and destiny of the United States!"

Truman nodded and agreed to Wallace's judgment. In fact, this was not just Wallace's judgment, but also the judgment of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The Germans spent so much effort to lay mines near Trinidad, which must have been to prevent the entry of American reinforcements and to weaken Trinidad's defense by siege. If the Germans did not cut off the maritime traffic on Trinidad, with the American transportation capacity and the throughput capacity of the Spanish port, this island would never be occupied by the German army.

Therefore, the US Joint Chiefs of Staff unanimously agreed that blocking Trinidad is the beginning of the attack on Trinidad.

In addition to blockade, the Germans are also using the combination of "missile + night fighter" to launch a war of attrition against American aviation forces on Trinidad, and it seems that they have achieved a good exchange ratio.

If the German blockade tactics could continue, the American air force on Trinidad, which had more damage and less damage, would sooner or later be consumed.

After obtaining air supremacy around Trinidad, the Germans armed to the teeth and their Russian lackeys who were equally experienced in battle could rush to the beachhead of Trinidad like a tide.

"If Trinidad falls, the Joint Chiefs of Staff recommends that the federal government seek peace with greater sincerity." William Lech told Truman and Wallace very solemnly, "This is also the national policy decided by President Roosevelt when he was alive!"

Of course, Wallace and Truman knew that this national policy war could not be fought to the end. If it was really not possible, they had to pay for it. Not to mention the 5ooo billion European mark, even if it doubled, 1ooo billion would have to be given!

So the Americans' war has some stops and losses, while the Germans seem to be just a little money to live...

Truman seems to be the President, Wallace, who is currently the president, who is the Secretary of War elected and the highest official in charge of war affairs below the US president.

"We should continue this policy." Although Wallace hated the Nazis and fascists extremely, he could not bet on the survival of America. "We should concentrate our efforts on Trinidad. If we cannot win, I believe that the Nazis have already known our strength and there should be more favorable peace conditions."

When Wallace spoke, his eyes turned to William Lexi, Marshall, Ernest King and Arnold and other military bosses.

"Mr. President, the US team knows its responsibility and will do its best to fight the Trinidad Battle." General William Leach made a statement immediately.

"Who is in command?" Truman asked.

"The commander of the 6th Army on Trinidad is Admiral George Patton," Admiral Marshall. "Admiral Patton is a hero in the recovery of Nicho and Oahu, with rich experience in fighting islands and jungle."

Patton, who was supposed to be a tank warfare expert, has now become a jungle and island warfare expert. He was transferred from the Hawaiian Islands to Trinidad in early January to serve as the commander of the 6th Army and also serves as the commander of the 3rd Army Group. All the 6th Army on Trinidad and Tobago, except for the 6th Army aviation, are under the command of General Patton.

"General Kincaid is responsible for commanding the 3rd Fleet," said Naval Minister Ernest King. "The entire Caribbean naval forces are now under the command of the 3rd Fleet. They will do their best to support the defense of Trinidad!"

Kincaid has now left Trinidad, and his 3rd Fleet Command moved to the Guantanamo base in Cuba on January 5.

Admiral Arnold added: "In addition, all the 6th Army aircraft in the Caribbean are currently under the command of Lieutenant General Doolittle's 8th Air Force."

In other words, there are three main generals of the US military on the battlefield in Trinidad, namely Patton, Kincaid and Doolittle, all of whom are impeccable! At least Truman and Wallace could not have imagined a more suitable candidate than them.

"Do you have enough troops?" Truman was still a little worried.

He knows what the seeking peace means to the Democratic Party? Now that Congress is not in the hands of the Democratic Party, if Congress wants to pass a "power-lost and humiliate" peace treaty, the Democratic Party must trade with the Republican Party on the key issue, that is, the abolition of the New Deal legislation. This means that while the Democratic Party bears most of the responsibility for defeat, it will also lose the support of the beneficiaries of the New Deal. Although these people will not turn to the Republican Party that represents the interests of the upper and middle classes, they are very likely to be fought for by the National Fascist Party and the Bolshevik Party. This will mean the collapse of the Democratic Party!

Therefore, Truman would not take this step unless he had to. In Trinidad, he would have fought against the Germans, and at least both sides were injured, which was Truman's choice.

"Enough," said William Lexi: "There are 14 ooos of various combat aircraft; various combat ships, including torpedo speedboats and submarines, have over 15 o'clock; the number of ground troops exceeds 15 o'clock, of which the number of ground troops on Trinidad and Tobago is as high as 310,000, and the number of tanks, destroyer tanks and self-propelled artillery exceeds 28 o'clock.

The Navy also built a large number of shore defense forts on Trinidad and Tobago Island, and deployed shore defense artillery with large and medium caliber. In addition, the 6th Army also built 16 heavy artillery fortresses on Trinidad and Tobago Island, and deployed 256 m1 24m howitzers."

Of course, the troops were sufficient. As early as Roosevelt's lifetime, Trinidad was regarded as a key concerning the future and destiny of the United States, and of course it had to be defended at any cost. Not only did it deploy heavy troops, but countless permanent and semi-permanent fortifications were also built on the island.

The last commander-in-chief of the 6th Army of Trinidad, Lieutenant General Walter Kruger, pointed out in his report: Even if we lose control of the sea and air superiority, we can only rely on the fortifications on the island to hold on, and it will not fall until the materials are exhausted. If the Germans landed on Trinidad, no matter what the final result is, they will suffer the worst casualties and the longest hard battle since the outbreak of the war...

However, for Truman and Wallace, Lieutenant General Kruger's report still cannot be relieved. In fact, no matter how many troops or fortifications are, Truman and Wallace cannot be relieved, the two American leaders who shoulder the fate of the United States and the future Democratic Party.

"I don't think it's enough," said Truman. "Admiral, we should ensure that the Battle of Trinidad is a sure victory! Because... America cannot withstand another defeat."

"There is also the Battle of San Diego!" Wallace added, "As long as we can conquer San Diego while defending Trinidad, the United States will end the war very decently."

"But we have already invested a lot of troops in the Trinidad battlefield and the San Diego battlefield." William Lexi said with some embarrassment. "Neither of these battlefields is very open, so the troops that can be accommodated are limited... no matter how many, it will be impossible to dispose of them."

"Add a little more." Wallace and Truman exchanged glances. "The number of people does not need to be increased too much, but the best troops should be sent. Those divisions that came down from the Hawaiian Islands are very good. They can be sent to the periphery of Trinidad and San Diego."

William Leach and Marshall, the chief of staff of the 6th Army, looked at each other and nodded at the same time. Truman and Wallace, two politicians who cannot fight, are directly interfering in the command of the Joint Commission, but their opinions seem to make sense.
Chapter completed!