Chapter 1214 American Support

Roosevelt knew politics better.

When the Soviet Union had just entered a state of war with Germany, the United States had not yet acted. After all, the Soviet Union at that time was also arrogant, thinking that the Soviet Union's army of millions was not something like Britain and France.

And now, the Soviet Union is being beaten by the Germans, and is really aware of the huge gap in the military with the Germans.

The German army swept across Europe, not only relying on strategic resourcefulness, but also on the advantages of the Germans themselves. Their army was the most powerful, well-equipped, experienced, brave and disciplined.

When the German war machine started, it was a sweeping situation.

Now, the Soviet Union has been beaten, and the Soviet Union is very injured. At this time, the Soviet Union can only recover from the blood transfusion from the United States.

Of course, the United States will not make the Soviet Union stronger all at once. The best outcome, of course, is that the Soviet Union will contain Germany, and both sides will suffer.

The Soviet Union warmly welcomed the arrival of the Americans. In fact, Hopkins had already informed the Soviet Union before his arrival, but they had put all their attention on Petersburg and had long since put this The matter was forgotten, and now, the arrival of the Americans is simply a relief.

In a secluded room in the Kremlin, Stalin cordially met Hopkins and his party, not only the Americans, but also other old faces.

For example, Stanford Cripps, the former British ambassador to Moscow, when Edward VIII came to power, as a diplomat appointed by George VI, left Moscow and disappeared, and now, he has come secretly again here.

Hopkins's appearance is not good, he is quite thin, and his cheekbones can almost be seen on his face.

He came from humble beginnings and had a difficult life at home. Because he had suffered from typhoid fever since childhood, he was frail and sickly, so he was nicknamed "Skinny Monkey".

However, people can't be seen. It was such a skinny monkey who became the most important staff member around Roosevelt, and now, he came to visit the Soviet Union with a heavy responsibility.

"We are very supportive of the Great Patriotic War of the Soviets. Now, the whole world is shrouded in the shadow of the Axis powers. We must unite to defeat these damn lunatics." Hopkins Said: "Just after I got off the plane, I got the news from Petersburg. Please allow me to express my condolences on behalf of Roosevelt, on behalf of the United States, to those who died there. This is another war crime committed by the Germans."

The death of hundreds of thousands of people in Petersburg was the hardest blow to the Soviet Union, and Stalin also had a serious expression: "The massacre of the Germans will not frighten us, but only arouse our patriotic enthusiasm, the two of our Soviets. Millions of people will continue to fight with the belief that they will win."

In fact, the Soviet Union only had a population of 180 million before the outbreak of the war, and Stalin was right when he rounded up.

"Yes, we firmly believe that justice will prevail," Hopkins said. "At the same time, we will extend our hand, even though we are also very difficult, to support the just cause of the Soviet Union."

Before the war broke out, the military strength of the Soviet Union was not weak, and a large number of troops, aircraft and tanks were deployed on the border, but now, the Soviet army has disappeared in one branch, and its equipment has been greatly reduced.

Now, since the Americans are here to support it, Stalin will never be polite.

"Yes, we need the support of our American friends, we need planes, artillery, tanks, food, fuel, we have nothing right now," Stalin said.

Tanks, planes, and artillery are all brought here, no amount is too much.

Stalin is full of hope. It seems that the support of the Americans will be delivered tomorrow. At this time, he is already a little naive.

"Food and fuel, we can start supporting immediately, which is humanitarian," Hopkins said. "As long as we do the handover and plan the route, we can transport it quickly. But tanks, planes, artillery, These heavy weapons are not something we can make immediately, after all, it is related to many internal issues.”

Food and fuel can be humanitarian relief materials. Now, the Pacific Ocean is not peaceful. If the United States wants to transport these materials to the Soviet Union, it must plan a route.

As for those heavy weapons, it is hard to say. After the establishment of the Soviet Union, the ideology was different from that of the West.

Hearing this, Stalin's expression changed. So, are you here to play with me? As long as some food and fuel, no weapons, what's the use?

However, as a politician, he was not immediately annoyed, and he knew that Americans still had something to say.

Sure enough, Hopkins continued: "I propose that we, the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom, our three governments hold a positive response, so that each of our battlefield related strategic interests and the interests of our countries Do a joint study."

The United States supports weapons, and then everything must be said first. The Atlantic battlefield, the Pacific battlefield, Europe, and the Middle East, how to distribute these interests, must be said in advance.

Between countries, interests are unique. If there is no interest, how can the United States come to support the Soviet Union!

Stalin nodded: "I have no doubts about holding such a meeting. I hope we can hold it as soon as possible, in our Moscow, how?"

After speaking, Stalin explained: "In this case, I can participate in this meeting in person."

Now that the Soviet Union is fighting fiercely, it is impossible for Stalin to go to other places to attend the meeting. This reason is quite normal.

Hopkins nodded: "Okay, I will tell President Roosevelt as soon as possible, the next meeting, we will start on the details of various support, but seeing your recent actions, we found that you are indeed fighter jets are desperately needed."

Petersburg was bombed because the fighter jets were not strong enough. The main Soviet fighter jets were bombed almost on the first day of the war, and the existing aircraft production could not keep up with the needs of the battle.

Stalin was instantly delighted.

"So, although the specific meeting has not yet started, our United States can first provide a batch of fighter jets for your use to help you protect the airspace." Hopkins said.

"On behalf of the Soviets, I would like to express my gratitude to our American friends for sending carbon in the snow." Stalin was very happy. The technical level of the Americans is much higher than that of the Soviet Union. The fighter jets provided by the United States will be used in the Soviet defense played a huge role in the war.