Chapter 1222 (1/2)

Hopkins returned to the White House and was immediately received by Roosevelt.

”The Germans fought on the land very smoothly. Now, the whole of Belarus has been occupied by the Germans, and the troops of the western special military region have disappeared.” Hopkins did not speak, Roosevelt had begun to talk: ”Petersburg was bombed into ruins, and in the south, the main force of Germany is driving towards Kiev. In this case, does Moscow have a pessimistic attitude?”

At the beginning, the Germans fiercely wanted to go to war with the Americans in the Atlantic. The United States was very anxious, and the Pacific Ocean was already rotten. If they confronted Germany in the Atlantic again, the U.S. Navy would certainly not be enough. At that time, the United States will be attacked from both sides, and life will be very difficult.

Unexpectedly, the Germans were bluffing in the Atlantic, and then suddenly ran to fight the Soviet Union, which relieved the White House on the ground. At least for the time being, they don't have to worry about the German attack on the United States from the sea.

The United States has won a precious chance to breathe. Now, it is necessary to concentrate on defeating the island countries first.

Now, what Roosevelt wanted to know most was Stalin's attitude and Moscow's attitude. Were they full of confidence in victory?

”Although the Soviets played badly, Stalin did not have any pessimism.” Hopkins said, ”you should know that people like Stalin will rise to difficulties no matter what difficulties they are in.”

Even if ordinary Soviets would be pessimistic, Stalin would not. He is a tenacious man and never discouraged by failure. This judgment is completely correct.

The biggest gain of Hopkins's visit to the Soviet Union is to master the attitude of Moscow. In his eyes, he sees the Soviet Union that is not afraid of the enemy. Although the early progress is unfavorable, the Soviet Union must be able to resist the German attack.

Hopkins' trip is of great significance. The ideological opposition between the Soviet Union and the United States has alienated them from each other. Now, the alliance between the Soviet Union and the United States is about to take shape.

Roosevelt nodded: ”this is the best. We need the Soviet Union to help us consume Germany's power, but the Soviet Union can't do anything. If the Germans occupy the Soviet Union, it's the worst news for us.”

If Germany rules the Soviet Union, the United States really has no hope. Germany integrates Europe, Asia and Africa, and the United States may eventually fall. From this perspective, saving the Soviet Union is equivalent to saving the United States.

”Stalin has no objection to all my opinions. We should convene a meeting of the governments of the three countries as soon as possible to discuss strategic and national interests.” Hopkins said, ”Stalin will certainly give in now in order to get our support. This is an opportunity for us.”

”Yes, I also look forward to the Moscow Conference. Our lease bill can include the Soviet Union, so that we can provide the Soviet Union with a lot of weapons.” Roosevelt said, ”the Soviets are bleeding and dying, and we have no problem providing some weapons.”

”Yes, now for the Soviet Union, the air defense pressure is the greatest, so we have promised them to export some fighters to the Soviets first. Now, it depends on what fighters we give to the Soviets.” Hopkins said.

The United States' support cannot remain verbal. In addition to light weapons, guns, ammunition and food, fighter planes must also be provided immediately.

If the Germans chose Moscow as the target of bombing and killed Stalin and others directly, the Soviet Union would not have to resist.

Strange to say, since the Germans can flatten Petersburg, why not flatten Moscow directly? This is the quickest way to end the war.