Chapter 814 Manhattan Project kicks off
Einstein was gone, he died in an accident, and the final police investigation was left alone.
However, history is still developing along the original trajectory. Although Einstein is gone, Sillard is still there.
In fact, even in history, the real promoter of this letter was Syrad, and even the entire letter was dictated by Syrad and written by Einstein.
When Silad was studying at the University of Berlin, the first row seats of the famous physics seminar in the school were used to keep them for big-name physicists such as Einstein, Laue, and Planck. However, Silad, who is a student, insisted on running to the first row because he had some ideas to talk to Einstein. Einstein was deeply impressed by the young man, and later the two became good friends.
In many cases, Einstein was indifferent to the world. Only when Sillard kept advocating the threat of the atomic bomb, Einstein finally wrote it.
Einstein was a world-famous physicist, but Sillard's reputation was not enough.
Now, Sillard clearly felt fear. The Germans' military and technological level was simply ahead of the whole world. If the Germans were really allowed to develop such weapons, the whole world would be shrouded in the deterrence of the Germans.
After the fall of Britain, America has become the last pure land, and the security of the United States must be ensured!
Silad was very anxious. Roosevelt was also very anxious after seeing this letter. However, when he handed the content of the letter to his think tank, his subordinates had different opinions.
"I wouldn't believe this so-called atomic bomb without certain evidence," Marshall said. "It's so whimsical, and it's even more unacceptable that Sillard asked us to invest about a billion dollars in R&D."
In later generations, Marshall supported the development of the atomic bomb, but now he put forward the opposite opinion.
Because, the United States has no money.
Now, although Europe is about to be completely under Germany's rule, Germany still maintains good relations with the United States and has not declared war on the United States so far. Even though the United States stimulated the Germans last time, the Germans actually held back.
In other words, the United States has not yet entered the wartime system, and the United States' huge industrial production capacity cannot be mobilized. At this time, the limited funding of the US military needs to be taken into account in many aspects.
For example, the United States needs to develop and produce new tanks, which are enough to fight against Germany's Black Panther 3 tank. The United States needs to build more warships, especially aircraft carriers and battleships. The United States also needs new aircraft. These are all cost-effective!
In this case, if the United States still allocates funds to develop such whimsical atomic weapons, where did the United States get so much money?
Under the urgent demand, the United States must first meet tanks, aircraft, and warships! It costs one billion US dollars as soon as it opens, but the United States really can't afford it.
As Marshall, who is in charge of military equipment, he knew that his side had no money, so he did not support it.
"But if the Germans really carry out this project, we will face a huge threat. Such a project cannot be done in one or two days. By then, even if it is a temporary attack, it will be too late." Secretary of State Corder Hull was worried.
Although he was unwilling to believe it, when he saw this letter, he still rationally felt that if he did not take it seriously, the United States might be in crisis.
"I think we can start from two aspects." Roosevelt said: "First, we invest part of the money to make this project run first, and then our intelligence agency will investigate secretly. If the Germans are really launching such a project, we will have to develop it at full speed and not let the Germans be ahead."
The plan proposed by the wise Roosevelt is quite compromise, and Marshall and others all agreed.
"Then give them $30 million in funding first and set up the project temporarily." Marshall said, the most money he could free up.
Although it is difficult and there is little money, when this batch of funds is in place, it indicates that the huge Manhattan project in the United States has finally begun.
"Next, let's talk about the main issues now." Roosevelt continued: "Edward VIII, with the support of Germany, usurped the throne and became the king of England. George VI's whereabouts are unknown."
George VI once made a request to the United States to leave on a US cruise ship. The United States even planned to dispatch warships to protect it, but he went down again.
As a result, the cruise ship was hijacked by pirates, which must have been done by the Germans. If George VI was really on that ship, the fate would probably be very miserable. Even with warship protection, he would not be able to defend against the elusive German submarine.
And now, no one knows where George VI has been.
"We must not let Britain fall completely under Germany's control, as this is extremely unfavorable to us. The Germans no longer have the risk of fighting on both sides. It is even more difficult for us to counterattack. We no longer have a springboard to attack Europe." Marshall said.
The United States would not watch Britain fall, but the situation was different from what they imagined. The United States did not even have time to mobilize more reinforcements. As a result, Edward VIII appeared in the air and sat in London and declared his ascension. It was that simple.
Britain fell like this!
This British war actually had more dramatic elements and was even more unacceptable. How could this happen? The sudden slash of turns made everyone realize that the situation was very complicated.
"Yes, we will not acknowledge Edward VIII's pseudo-government, nor will we recognize Bettang's government." Roosevelt said: "No matter what the Germans think, in short, we must emphasize our attitude. Now, the most important thing for us is to find the whereabouts of George VI."
As long as George VI is still there, the United States will continue to strongly support until George VI counterattacks again to Europe!
At this moment, Donovan pushed open the door and hurried in: "Sir, Mr. President, we have received the exact news that George VI has arrived in Egypt safely!"
George VI did not go to Canada or the United States, but went to Egypt! Moreover, he risked his life and took a submarine to the Mediterranean and arrived in Egypt!
The news came, and everyone immediately let down their burdens: "Send all our support to the Middle East immediately! As long as George VI is still here, we must support him with all our strength!"
Chapter completed!