Reborn American Giants

"Albert, I think I got some big news." As soon as she returned to her rented apartment in Fairfax, Annie couldn't wait to hang up the phone to her bald editor without even changing her shoes.

When the call was connected, Annie said excitedly.

"Oh? What news? Please tell me carefully," the editor's interest was aroused. Now that the mid-term elections are approaching, everyone's nerves are on edge. Politicians are carefully hiding their little tails. Here,

At such a critical moment, no one wants to be caught by political opponents. In addition to digging up the past news of these politicians and making fun of it, reporters are desperately snooping around, trying to get a more "breaking" news in one fell swoop.

"I found a staff member from the office of National Security Assistant Bud McFarland, and according to his revelations, the White House and the Department of Defense are developing an invasion plan, war... Abbott, war is about to break out, President

Prepare to invade Grenada."

Anne's tone was urgent and high-pitched, and Albert was also shocked by the news. Since the defeat of the Vietnam War, the United States has been adopting a policy of strategic contraction and has never used force externally. But now it seems that the US military has emerged from the Vietnam War.

The shadow of failure is gone.

"Is there any definite evidence?" Albert asked the question he was most concerned about. If there was no evidence to prove all this, he would never take the risk to publish the news in a newspaper. The Los Angeles Times is the most popular newspaper in the United States.

As the editor-in-chief of the third-ranked major newspaper, he cannot afford to report untrue news.

"Uh, Albert, do you think you can get any evidence for this kind of thing? Don't be kidding, I don't want to be invited by the CIA to prosecute me for espionage," Anne complained, "But according to my "contact"

"I was told that the Second Fleet has already dispatched a task force to the waters of Grenada. At the same time, the president also ordered the USS Independence aircraft carrier battle group heading to Lebanon to temporarily stop advancing and move to the waters near Grenada to be on standby. At the same time...

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"I still say the same thing, evidence, evidence, if there is no evidence..."

"So little Annie, I can only be sorry about this. You know we can't publish this kind of news." Albert interrupted Annie's briefing. He had to do this, otherwise he was afraid that he would continue to listen.

My head will get hot and I will go crazy with Annie, oh, my God.

"Albert, do you still want to follow the New York Daily News and the Washington Post to report where those politicians are canvassing votes today, and which congressman will break out some damn scandal tomorrow? If you want

I have no problem with reporting on small news like this all the time," Anne changed her voice, "But you have to know that we are the Los Angeles Times, and now such an opportunity to stand out is placed in front of us, but you have to choose to turn a blind eye."

"So what, there is no definite evidence. I can't just say to readers: Everything you read now is unconfirmed news from our newspaper. Please forgive me if there are any mistakes. How about this?

?" Albert was also a little irritable. Faced with such sensational news, he refused to respond. The dilemma in his heart caused his voice to increase involuntarily.

Anne fully understood Albert's concerns, "Albert, relax, why not let's put the news about the USS Independence aircraft carrier fleet's diversion to the south on the fourth page, and then ask two military commentators to discuss this

We will discuss military operations so that we can take the initiative. If it happens, we will immediately put the news on the front page. If it does not happen, we will just discuss the possibility of such a thing happening with our readers.

How about we completely ignore the newspaper company?"

Anne's words made Albert fall into deep thinking. The fourth page was just some tidbits. He could do as Anne said. After thinking about it for a while, Albert finally made a decision, "Anne, you

Take the time to write a report and fax it to me, and we will put it on page four tomorrow."

Yes, Anne secretly clenched her fist and waved it in the air. She immediately said to Albert: "Editor, please don't worry. I will write a report and send it to you immediately."

"Seize the opportunity, Anne, we must be the first media to report the news this time..."

Underwood didn't know that news of his plans to use force against Grenada had been leaked, and he was holding a secret meeting in the Oval Office in the West Wing of the White House.

This meeting was highly confidential. In addition to the president, secretary of state, congressional leaders, and several senior Underwood aides, no military leaders attended the meeting. Even White House spokesman Spikes did not know about it.

, when asked by a reporter what policies were being discussed at the White House discussion, Speaks was surprised and asked: "Has the White House held such a meeting?"

Underwood must do this, these people are all his ruling team, because he will make the decision to send troops to Grenada at this meeting. The reason why it is so secret is because invading a sovereign country will inevitably cause a series of consequences.

Domestic and diplomatic issues will inevitably have an irreversible impact on the image of the United States in the world.

It's okay to win, but if you lose, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Staring at a map hung on the opposite wall that was enlarged 40 times, even so, Grenada was still so small and inconspicuous. Underwood looked at a section of Grenada written in red under the map.

Words: Grenada, 3,000 kilometers away from the United States.

"Bud, how ready are the plans of the Department of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff?" Underwood asked his national security assistant.

"The Second Fleet has sent a task force to Grenada and sent special forces to the island to conduct reconnaissance activities. At the same time, the USS Independence aircraft carrier is in place and is maneuvering on Grenada. The Marine Corps is also ready. If necessary,

The 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg is also available to support at any time," Bader said these words with murderous intent, indicating that the US military was fully prepared to launch an invasion.

As one of the five major military services of the United States, the Marine Corps is an amphibious assault force. It is the first force that the President of the United States thinks of when encountering an emergency, because it is the only one among all the U.S. armed forces that can do so without passing through.

The troops that can be mobilized with the approval of Congress are called the President's "Guards" of the United States.

Underwood nodded to Bud's words, obviously very satisfied with it, "The Marine Corps boys are a group of great boys. We can trust them to eliminate any person or organization that threatens the interests of the United States."

After praising the Marine Corps, Underwood continued to turn to the Secretary of State, "Kerry, have McCarter's actions yielded results? What was the response from Barbados and other six Caribbean countries?"

Faced with the president's inquiry, Secretary of State Kerry flipped through the notebook in his hand and replied: "McCarter has already begun to take action. Regarding Bishop's murder, Antigua, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Dominica and Jamaica

These six countries have long been uneasy about the activities of the Soviet Union and Cuba in the Caribbean. After urgent consultations, they have formally submitted to us a request for our US government to intervene in the incident in Grenada."

"Is it a written application?"

"Yes, the formal application report has been submitted to the State Department," Kerry said with a serious look: "At the same time, before Bishop was killed by the rebel regime, he sent former Foreign Minister Whiteman to contact us and also asked us to help Grenada."

"Can I understand that they are asking us, the United States, to send troops?" Underwood asked carefully. He had to do this. Although he had already made up his mind to launch this war, he could gain some "legal principles"

It would be better to gain recognition and reduce the international diplomatic pressure faced by the U.S. government after the operation is launched.

"Yes," Kerry said solemnly, closing the notepad in his hand, "We can totally understand it this way."

"Very well, tell McCarter that if the operation is launched, the six Caribbean countries must also send forces to participate, even if they send a little police force. We cannot act alone, do you understand?"

"Yes, Mr. President, I fully understand your concerns. I will ask McCarter to seize the time and act according to your request." Kerry nodded, asking the six Caribbean countries to send troops to participate, which can make this US invasion more transparent.

Using the cloak of "legal principles" to explain the behavior of the United States this time

The action was entirely a "just" war carried out at the invitation of the legitimate regime of Grenada recognized by all countries and the six Caribbean countries to rescue the people of Grenada who were brutally oppressed by gcism. Regardless of whether others believe it or not, they Americans

You must believe this yourself.

The attitudes of the National Security Assistant and Secretary of State already reflected the President's attitude very well. Underwood stood up, put his hands on the conference table, leaned forward, and said to everyone present: "Gentlemen, we have discussed

After so much and so long, there is no doubt about the importance of Grenada. The Soviets and Cubans took control of Grenada and put bayonets on the necks of us Americans. I will never let such a thing happen. Therefore, I decided

."

"Send troops to Grenada."......

Although everyone had been mentally prepared, there was still a look of shock on everyone's faces when they heard Underwood's announcement. This was the first large-scale operation by the United States since the Vietnam War. There was no choice but to win.

defeat.

Underwood said at the end: "The operation is scheduled for October 25th, codenamed "Rage."

"Bud, notify Secretary of Defense Casper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Vesey, the operation has begun."

"Kerry, you will notify our European allies on the 25th and at the same time announce our decision to send troops to Grenada."

Kerry nodded. He knew that for reasons of confidentiality and sudden action, Underwood was absolutely right to ask him to notify U.S. allies on the 25th. He replied: "I understand," and then turned and left the conference room.

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Underwood watched Kerry leave. He finally stopped the majority leader of Congress, Republican Senator O'Neill, and said, "Senator O'Neill, I hope you can win more support from members of Congress for this action so that we can

Able to put more effort into it.”

"Mr. President, I just want to say one thing: God is with you and wishes us all good luck."

Yes, the order has been issued, now I can only pray for good luck...