I was acting crazy in North America, and all the crazy people there took it seriously.

Chapter 129 An Honor That Cannot Be Asked For To Die for America

The Attorney General is right; as the second battle over the demolition approaches, U.S. military personnel are beginning to appear in New York.

Ironically, the military initially didn't take this gang fight seriously at all.

Although there are rumors circulating that the US military can't beat the Chicago mob, that's just a joke. When the US military gets serious, it's invincible.

This time, the "demolition team" consisted mostly of retired U.S. military personnel, and also had artillery and tanks. They could easily level a small neighborhood in one fell swoop.
But the result of their first battle was a huge surprise to them.

This seemingly unequal battle had a completely unexpected outcome—the attacking side not only suffered heavy losses, but also lost their tanks!
While most people still felt it was just carelessness, some dedicated individuals began to delve into the details of the battle.

Upon investigation, it was discovered that, wow, the defender has some skills!

Their methods of using narrow streets and crude tools like incendiary bombs to deal with tanks, and weaving a web of fire with carefully calculated machine guns and automatic weapons, seem quite methodical!
This is interesting.

They put themselves in the shoes of the attackers and were shocked to find that the outcome wouldn't be much better.

Such a small neighborhood is really hard to demolish!
So they became even more interested in a second round of demolition disputes.

This time, facing a demolition team that is said to have greatly increased its firepower, what outstanding performance can the defending side still expect?

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Experts see the details, while laymen just watch the show.

When news broke that the second round of demolition work was about to begin, the area surrounding the demolition site turned into a carnival.

Wall Street firms are currently most annoyed by dealing with requests from their major clients.

Some of the wealthy clients even brought their families to enjoy this "reality show city battle."

These are all major clients of Wall Street firms. Even the company owners have to give up the best viewpoints to meet the demands of these major clients.

It's no longer possible for ordinary Wall Street employees to watch the games as easily as they did last time.

Interestingly, many of the major clients who came to watch the game were from Europe.

Upon inquiry, it was discovered that they had previously attended the Chicago Ring Tournament as spectators!
Many of the people there were acquaintances, and when they met again, they all smiled knowingly.

I'm not afraid of gore, I'm just afraid of not being thrilled enough. I didn't get enough of the Chicago movie last time, so I hope I can have a satisfying experience this time.

Besides European tycoons, many European scholars also came to watch the game using public funds.

Don't ask, the answer is that I'm here to study "how America collapsed".

Outside the demolition zone, throngs of spectators from all over the United States and even the world created a small miracle in New York's tourism industry.

Food stalls, souvenir vendors, and even street performers gather here, creating a carnival-like atmosphere.

Most of the vendors were selling binoculars. "Military-grade binoculars! They let you see every detail of 'Big Bird,' everyone who's used them raves about them!"

The most abstract group is the followers of the "gangster cult".

These strangely dressed young people, carrying red-stained bricks on their backs, weaved through the crowd, seemingly performing some kind of religious ritual.

Two planes appeared in the sky, circling the entire demolition area; it was unclear whether they belonged to the media or were private.

It's hard to imagine that this will be a war that witnesses death!

As the demolition team's armored vehicles drove in, a deafening roar of cheers, boos, curses, and laughter erupted from the crowd separated by the cordon. "This time, you absolutely have to flatten it! I bet you'll win quickly!"

"What a despicable and shameless federal government! They actually sold so many heavy weapons?"

"Look at my bird! Is it ready with white underwear this time?"

This last sentence caused a huge burst of laughter!
The legend of "Big Bird Brother" has deeply resonated with people.

Inside a restaurant in a high-rise building on Wall Street, VIP guests looked down at the commotion below.

As if infected by the lively atmosphere below, the atmosphere also became more enthusiastic as champagne glasses clinked and cigar smoke swirled.

Only two men, dressed in civilian clothes but exuding military bearing, maintained their composure, a stark contrast to the noisy audience.

The mutual attraction of their military auras quickly drew their attention to each other, and they huddled together for a discussion.

The two men briefly introduced themselves: one was an active-duty U.S. soldier, and the other was an active-duty German soldier.

No one mentioned their positions or even discussed the upcoming street fighting. Instead, they started talking about the "American collapse theory" that had recently emerged in Europe.

Old Europe may have a whole set of theories to analyze how fragile America's economy is, how backward America's culture is, and how distorted America's mentality is... but soldiers have their own unique perspective!

American soldiers dismissed all of the above with disdain, believing that "as long as Americans get together to celebrate Christmas, America will not collapse!"

The German soldier pointed to the reveling crowd below: "But you can't deny that there are many abnormal things happening in this country."

"I simply cannot imagine a normal country using its own citizens as fuel for entertainment and 'pursuing progress' on its own territory..."

The American soldiers remained dismissive, saying, "So what? To die for America is an honor they could never ask for! This country was forged in madness and bloodshed."

"My friend, it doesn't matter if all the men below die; what matters is what their deaths bring to America!"

Such a ruthless man commanded the respect of the German soldiers: "May I ask your name?"

"I am Douglas MacArthur, and who is Your Excellency?"

Heinz Wilhelm Guderian.

Two people who should have been complete strangers miraculously met here.

MacArthur is still the superintendent of West Point. After the war in Europe, given the disarray at West Point, its outdated curriculum, and the extremely narrow knowledge of its students, MacArthur was appointed superintendent to restore the academy's former glory.

MacArthur did a good job; he overcame various obstacles and pioneered new paths, adapting West Point to a rapidly changing world and initiating modern military education.

He has received notice to take up his post in the Philippines at the end of the year, but before finishing his work at the military academy, he plans to add a new course to the academy—urban warfare!

Undeniably, this is the importance of urban warfare that he learned from the demolition battles in New York.

Guderian, on the other hand, was transferred to the German Army Transport Office, where he began to establish the concept of mechanization.

He believes that tanks will become the dominant force on the ground battlefield and is exploring various uses for tanks. He heard that New Yorkers are using tanks to "demolish" things, which sounds absurd, but he still took the opportunity to come and see for himself.

What impact this chance encounter will have on future wars is something only heaven knows!
The gang wars in New York City also intertwine with a larger world line in this strange way.

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(End of this chapter)