"General Stilwell, Egypt is the territory of the German army." Cun Yunsheng emphasized again and reminded him again. He knew that the German army's power in North Africa should not be underestimated, and it was not something that could be provoked casually. In his opinion, with the few troops and resources he had on hand, he had no confidence that he could defeat the German garrison in Egypt. More importantly, until now, Stilwell has not elaborated on what he himself can provide for this European expeditionary force. This is what worries Cun Yunsheng the most. After all, fighting a war is not just about shouting slogans and sending people. It must have real support, such as sufficient weapons and ammunition, reliable logistics support, etc. If these are not reliable, how can this war be done? What about a fight? According to Cun Yunsheng's thinking, the so-called European Expeditionary Force was only a supporting role in the overall counterattack against Germany. He knew very well that the main force in this war must still be the Soviet army and other Allied forces. This was an inevitable trend. All he could do was to contain some of the German forces and create more favorable combat conditions for the main force. But he also expected that there would not be many troops to contain them. After all, the German army's combat effectiveness is quite strong, and this must be fully taken into account.
Even though he was a weakling, he didn't dare to pat his chest and guarantee that he would be able to defeat the German army. Being able to contain some of the troops was already pretty good. Of course, Cun Yunsheng also has his own ambitions and ideals. He mainly thought that when Germany collapsed at the last moment, he must seize the excellent opportunity and enter the German mainland as quickly as possible, so that he could occupy a place in the post-war interest distribution and consolidate the interests in hand. Therefore, in the early stage of carrying out the European Expeditionary Force mission, Cun Yunsheng knew very well that there was really no need to be too obsessed with the specific victory or defeat of each battle. As long as they can successfully contain part of the German army and let the US military see that they are doing things in a down-to-earth manner, rather than being perfunctory and paddling, it will be enough. In this way, he can not only complete the current containment task assigned to him, but also skillfully reserve enough space for his subsequent series of plans. This is undoubtedly the best strategy he has determined after repeated pondering in his mind. However, it will be different in the later stages. At that time, it would definitely have to unleash its combat effectiveness with all its strength, and march towards the German mainland at a non-stop, race-against-the-clock speed. They must get ahead of the Allied and Soviet forces, or at least compete with them for time to reach the German mainland as soon as possible. This time, he felt that he should be able to kick the French army out of the competition for German local resources. After all, the French army's current strength and influence have declined compared to the past. In this competition to **** various resources from Germany, it is estimated that it will be difficult to occupy a dominant position again. For Cun Yunsheng, what he valued most was being able to obtain various valuable military technical information in Germany. Although he had obtained some German technology through some channels before this, that was not enough. Not only that, but the jet technology that Germany is developing is even more of a top priority, and we must find ways to get it. If you really can't get it, you have to destroy it at all costs. In short, the Soviet and Allied forces must not be allowed to obtain these key technologies. Because in Cun Yunsheng's view, once these advanced military technologies are mastered by the Soviet or Allied forces, it will not be a good thing for him. Since I can't surpass them technically for a while, I might as well find a way to bring both sides to the same starting line. Even if this is not possible, at least the gap in military technology between the two sides cannot be made wider and wider because of these advanced German technologies. In this way, he will not be in an overly passive position in future military competitions.
In addition to thinking about Germany's advanced military technical information, such as jet technology and so on, Cun Yunsheng also had other plans in mind. He is also bound to get the professional talents such as engineers in Germany, and he must find a way to pack them away. After all, those basic information that may not be eye-catching in the eyes of others are quite attractive to Cun Yunsheng. Mainly because his own foundation in related fields is not strong enough. If he can recruit these German engineers and add those basic materials, it will be of great help to improve his own strength. "I know, but there are not many German troops in North Africa anymore. There are only tens of thousands of people. I believe you can defeat the opponent." Stilwell said in a calm tone on the other end of the phone. In his opinion, although the German army has always been known for its strong combat effectiveness, the German army in North Africa now has limited strength. He feels that the troops led by Cun Yunsheng still have a good chance of winning. "General Stilwell, that's the German army, with very strong fighting power." Cun Yunsheng quickly reminded the other party again. He knew very well that the German army was not like the Japanese army. When fighting the Japanese army, they might be able to win at a certain cost. But the German army is a completely different situation. They are well-trained, well-equipped, and have extremely high tactical literacy. They are by no means an opponent that can be easily dealt with. "I know, that's why I asked you to build more troops. As for the supplies and equipment, I will take care of it for you. Most of the supplies that will be shipped next will be supplied to you first." Stilwell also understood that he only asked If the horse runs away without providing grass to eat, that will definitely not work. If Cun Yunsheng was not provided with sufficient material and equipment support, the formation and combat missions of the European expeditionary force would not be completed at all. Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng couldn't help but his eyes lit up. Stilwell's sincerity is quite good. If there is a sufficient supply of materials and equipment, although it will still be difficult to form an army, at least the hardware conditions will be guaranteed, which will make him feel a little more at ease. However, he still had a lot of doubts about whether he could defeat the German army in North Africa. After all, the German army's combat effectiveness was there, and he couldn't take it lightly just because it had a small number of troops. "As for the ship problems you are worried about, they will be solved for you. The British will send ships." Stilwell's words undoubtedly seemed to give Cun Yunsheng a reassurance, which made him feel much more relieved. You know, the transport ship is a key factor in whether the expeditionary force can go out smoothly and whether the subsequent material supplies can keep up. He had been worried about this before, but now that he heard the news, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief. Immediately, the two chatted again, and the main content of the conversation still revolved around the attack range. According to Cun Yunsheng's proposal, after taking North Africa, he planned to lead his troops to attack the Balkan Peninsula. The Balkan Peninsula has an important geographical location and extraordinary strategic significance, and more opportunities and advantages may be found there. He planned to establish a foothold in the Balkans first and then wait for the right time here. Once the Allied forces begin to land in large numbers and prepare to launch a general attack on the German mainland, they will move very quickly and attack the German mainland. At that time, he will not only go to fight the German army, but more importantly, he will take the opportunity to sweep up all available industrial equipment. After all, Germany has strong industrial strength, and there are many valuable resources and advanced technologies hidden in those industrial equipment. If you can get these, it will be of great help to improve your own strength. Of course, Cun Yunsheng would not say the real plan behind this. He just made an excuse, saying that he wanted to contain part of the German forces for the Allies. In his opinion, this excuse can not only make his actions look reasonable and legal, but also conceal his true purpose to a certain extent. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone. In this regard, Stilwell did not have any doubts, but felt that Cun Yunsheng's proposal was quite good. In his eyes, it was indeed a good plan for Cun Yunsheng to have such a relatively comprehensive combat plan that could not only cooperate with the Allied forces' actions, but also contain the German army to a certain extent. Therefore, he expressed his approval of Cun Yunsheng's proposal, and felt that this might add support to the entire counterattack against Germany. After hanging up the phone, Meng Fan stepped forward with a curious look on his face and couldn't help but ask, "This Yingmei is really in a hurry." There was doubt and surprise in his eyes, and he was obviously deeply impressed by the eager attitude of the British and American people on the phone just now.
"Yes." Cun Yunsheng nodded solemnly. He knew very well that the response of Britain and the United States this time was indeed unusual. He had never seen them push for the establishment of a European expeditionary force in such a hurry in the past. "Even the British are willing to send a ship. They are obviously anxious." Meng Fanglia frowned slightly and continued. In his opinion, Britain has always been relatively shrewd and would not easily make such a move to expend resources unless absolutely necessary. Now that it is willing to send ships to support the expedition, it is enough to show that they are in a anxious state at the moment. "So I'm telling you, it didn't hurt or itch before, so Yingmei thought it didn't matter, but don't you think you're anxious now?" Cun Yunsheng responded with a sneer. The corners of his mouth curled up in a slightly mocking arc, thinking to himself that before the war had not developed to the point where Britain and the United States felt the threat, they always acted unhurriedly, but now that the situation has become serious, things have changed immediately. The situation has changed and we are eager to promote various measures to deal with it. "Then are we really going to form this so-called European expeditionary force?" Meng Fanglia asked again worriedly. He was full of worries. Setting up an expeditionary force was no small matter. It meant taking his brothers to distant European battlefields full of unknown dangers, which would cost their lives, so he was really a little uncomfortable. Willing. "Can we not form one? Didn't you hear what Stilwell meant?" Cun Yunsheng shook his head helplessly. He knew that Stilwell's attitude was very clear. This was almost an order that could not be disobeyed. If he did not follow the requirements, he would probably cause a lot of trouble, and it would not be conducive to subsequent cooperation with Britain and the United States. "Don't think so much. For us, this expedition may be an opportunity to change our destiny." Cun Yunsheng patted Meng Fanle's shoulder and said sincerely. There was a hint of hope and determination in his eyes, as if he had already seen the wonderful prospects that this expedition might bring. "Europe was the first to carry out the Industrial Revolution, so their industrial foundation is very strong. When we invade Germany, it will be normal for evacuation equipment to appear. After all, it is allowed to use troops to grab food." As he said, Yunsheng looked at the other party meaningfully. He thought to himself that Germany has so much advanced industrial equipment and valuable technical information. If he can get it after entering Germany, it will be of great help to improve his own strength. This may really be a change for them. What an excellent opportunity of fate. "Aren't you afraid that the US military will settle the score with us?" Meng Fangliao said with a wry smile, a look of helplessness and worry on his face. He knew in his heart that his chief had been coveting German industrial equipment. He didn't expect that he had already planned to this point. But after all, this matter involved many complicated interests. What if the US military pursued it by then? Where does it end? He knew that although they were cooperating to fight the German army, all parties had their own little plans in mind. If they went too far in acquiring German industrial equipment, there was no guarantee that the US military would not turn its back on them. "Just do it in a secretive way." Cun Yunsheng said with an indifferent expression. "It's just a matter of sitting down. If Gibraltar is lost, can the Allies still win?" Meng Fanglia asked curiously again. As an important strategic location, Gibraltar's loss undoubtedly cast a shadow on the Allied forces' situation. Meng Fanglia was really worried that this would be the trigger for the Allied forces' final defeat. "Of course, it's not that it can't be regained if it's lost. It means there will be some short-term problems. When all the main fleets of the US military are mobilized, it will be a headache for the German army. Compared with the production capacity of the US military, the industrial capabilities of the German army are still a bit behind. "Cun Yunsheng said casually, with a kind of confidence and calmness in his tone. In his view, although the loss of Gibraltar has currently put the Allies into some difficulties, it is only temporary. Once the US military mobilizes its entire main fleet, relying on its powerful military power and strong industrial production capacity, the situation will be reversed, and the German army will face tremendous pressure. After all, the US military's industrial production capacity is extremely powerful and can continuously provide a large amount of weapons, equipment and other materials. In comparison, the German army's industrial capacity is still slightly inferior. "Not to mention that the Soviet army is still watching eagerly from the sidelines. Fighting on two fronts is not that easy." Cun Yunsheng continued, with a shrewd look in his eyes. He knew very well that the German army currently had to deal with the pressure of the Allies on the Western Front and be wary of the Soviet threat on the Eastern Front. Fighting on two fronts was undoubtedly a huge challenge for the German army. The Soviet army also has strong military strength and has been putting considerable pressure on the German army on the Eastern Front. It would be too difficult for the German army to retreat or achieve final victory under such circumstances. Therefore, judging from the overall situation, the Allies still have a good chance of winning, and Meng Fan is really a little too worried. (End of chapter)