.After suffering another crushing defeat, Chandler's situation is also very embarrassing.

Before this, he made a pledge to Lindberg, that the coalition forces would definitely stabilize the situation and force China to engage in armistice negotiations with a decisive victory.

As a result, the coalition forces not only failed to win, but suffered another heavy blow.

Although the coalition forces still have the initiative and their advantages are very obvious in the overall situation, the counterattack of the volunteers is stronger than that of the other, and it will take a long time to reverse the situation. For Lindberg, who is already unsatisfied with victory, how to end the war decently is the top priority.

Replacing the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces at this time is not a big fuss.

"We are trying to convince the president not to make a decision immediately, but no one can guarantee that the president will not compromise with South Korea."

"The question is, do the Korean generals have the ability to command the coalition forces to fight?"

"Compromising, it does not necessarily mean appointing a South Korean general as commander-in-chief of the coalition forces." Chandler smiled reluctantly and said, "The Pentagon has submitted a list of candidates to the White House, and the president will make a decision within a few days."

"So, should I submit my resignation voluntarily?" Allen was a little depressed. After all, it was not entirely his responsibility to beat him like this.

"It's not reached this point yet, at least it's not necessary yet."

Allen frowned, as if he saw a glimmer of hope.

"I've read the battle report. Don't you think the opportunity is right in front of you?"

"What's the meaning?"

"Col. Peter mentioned in the war report that the Volunteer Army launched a series of large-scale tactical counterattacks, on the surface, were fighting with us for air supremacy and attacking our maritime power, thereby cutting off the sea supply line, but all the counterattacks of the Volunteer Army were for the upcoming ground war. The latest satellite reconnaissance intelligence also proved that the Volunteer Army's ground troops had reached the north bank of the Yalu River and could cross the river at any time."

“We are ready for ground war.”

“What preparation?”

Allen was stunned and did not answer.

"I believe your judgment. A few days ago, you predicted that the Volunteer Army was about to launch a ground war, but your combat deployment did not move in the direction that was most favorable to us." Chandler paused for a moment and said, "Overall, the battlefield situation is still beneficial to us. The Volunteer Army has only three ground troops, with a total force of about 80,000, of which the 39th Army is truly powerful. Therefore, in the early stages of the ground war, the Volunteer Army will only launch an attack in one direction."

"You mean, we should seize this opportunity?"

Chandler nodded and said, "This is the opportunity we are waiting for. If we can take advantage of the favorable conditions for the Volunteer Army to not invest properly in the early stage of the offensive, we can eliminate the main force of the Volunteer Army through defensive counterattacks and push the front north."

"But……"

"First of all, you have to defend the front line, and then you will consider a defensive counterattack."

Allen thought for a moment and said, "Even so, our counterattack ability is very limited when sea and air support is insufficient."

"Do you have no hope for a counterattack?"

"It's not that I don't have hope, it's a fact. Even if we can withstand the ground attack of the Volunteer Army, we have to put a large number of troops on the defense line. According to my judgment, the Volunteer Army is likely to focus on the Eastern Front battlefield, make a quick assault from the Gaima Plateau to cut off the rear passage of the Eastern Front Legion, and fight a large-scale battle near Hamh Hung and Yuanshan. We can only use two land divisions, among which the first land division is not in ideal condition, and the second land division has just entered the battlefield and is not very familiar with the battlefield environment."

"Where is the Korean army?"

"There are a lot of numbers, but there is not much combat power, so it is nothing in front of the volunteer army."

"But we have to believe in the Korean army's determination to attack."

"General, this is not a joke, if the Korean army..."

"Allen, I said, I have always believed in your judgment. It is already amazing to be able to hit this level. Even if we have the determination, we may not be able to achieve better results."

Allen was stunned for a moment, knowing that Chandler had something to say.

"For us, the best result is to cease fire with our opponents on the current front. Even if we have to make more concessions in the armistice negotiations, as long as we have the initiative and control half of North Korea, we can get what we want at the negotiating table."

"You mean, we should stick to the defense?"

"First of all, you have to defend the defense line, and then you will consider counterattacking." Chandler smiled and said, "The South Korean army has always advocated active attacks, and in the next battle, we do need this fearless spirit, so you have to make full use of the enthusiasm of the South Korean army."

Allen was shocked and understood what Chandler meant.

"If the South Korean army wants to attack, let them attack." Chandler emphasized his point of view, "If the South Korean army can consume the combat effectiveness of the volunteer army on a large scale on the battlefield, we can not only defend the defense line, but also have the opportunity to expand the results of the battle. The most important thing is that the South Korean army must personally experience how powerful the volunteer army is so that the Korean generals can realize that war is not about fighting as much as they want, but depends on the actual situation."

"I understand what you mean, just that..."

"Fear of failure?"

Arun smiled and didn't speak. He had failed many times. If he failed in the ground war, no one would be able to help him.

"Allen, you have to know that no one can change anything."

Hearing Chandler's words, Allen breathed a sigh of relief.

"To this point, our goal is no longer to achieve complete victory, but to stabilize the situation and end the war in favor of us." Chandler saw Allen's thoughts and said, "By the same, no matter what the result is, the coalition needs a new commander-in-chief. What you have to do is not turn defeat into victory, nor to prove anything, but to make others believe that you have done your best and the responsibility is not on you."

Allen's expression immediately became depressed. Although he knew that Chandler was telling the truth, the sudden change made him difficult for a moment.

"Allen, it is not anyone's responsibility to get to this point. We must thank you for saying anything, because you played a key role at a critical moment, and it would have been worse without you."

"Is it meaningful to say this now?"

"Maybe it makes no sense, but as soldiers, we have no choice but to obey orders."

"This is also an order?"

"No, this is not an order, but an opportunity for you to contribute to the country."

Allen was stunned for a moment, and seemed not to understand what Chandler meant.

"Compared with the enemy opposite the battlefield, the conflicts within the coalition are more harmful. Although we have suffered failures, anyone knows that if the Korean generals are allowed to command this war, we will suffer greater failures. Politically speaking, the president will not abandon South Korea. Even if he abandons South Korea, we have to bear all the consequences of failure. What we can do is to minimize the harm."

“How to do it?”

"As I said at the beginning, let the Korean army know that the enemy is not as easy as they imagined, and we cannot easily win." Chandler smiled and said, "If the fight is done, it is the commander-in-chief of the coalition commander. If you don't fight well, you don't have to take responsibility, because it is not you who advocates counterattack, but those Korean army sticks who don't know the heights of the world."

Allen nodded, indicating that he understood Chandler's meaning.

"Only by letting the South Korean generals be honest and letting the South Korean authorities understand the situation, we can dominate the war, maintain alliance relations, and avoid making greater mistakes. In politics, we have no other choice. Although you are not a politician, I hope you can look at this ground war with the eyes of a politician." Chandler's eyes paused for a while before continuing, "I will try my best to get time and let the president make a decision later. You have to keep an eye on the Chinese army on the other side of the Yalu River and adjust its defense deployment in time. If you need it, you can find me at any time. In terms of intelligence, I have made arrangements and Cia will fully support the coalition's combat operations."

Allen really has no choice, he must seize the last chance.

Although he had to leave the coalition command no matter what the result was, his ending was different, but the result was different.

As a four-star general in the Army, Allen must fight for honor.

After the call, Allen pondered for a while alone before calling Colonel Pitt over.

"We have strengthened our surveillance of volunteer ground forces, but reconnaissance planes cannot cross the Yalu River, so we can only rely on reconnaissance photos provided by satellites."

"Is there any abnormality?"

Pi Te nodded and said, "In the past few hours, the ground forces of the volunteer army that arrived at the north bank of the Yalu River have obtained a large number of combat supplies, and the main forces have also been frequently mobilized. According to our judgment, the volunteer army is making final preparations to cross the Yalu River."

"In other words, the volunteer army is about to enter North Korea."

"The volunteers will cross the Yalu River at the fastest day, and the latest three days."

“The worst-case scenario must be prepared.”

Pete hesitated for a moment and said, "The front line is still nearly 200 kilometers away from the Yalu River. Even if the volunteer ground troops cross the Yalu River, they cannot immediately enter the battle."

"According to your estimate, how long can the volunteers launch an attack after crossing the river?"

“Even without air threats, it will take at least one day.”

“Where is an air threat?”

"That depends on how much we invest."

Allen nodded and said, "Under the current situation, when can we complete the defense deployment?"

"The fastest two days, the maximum is three days, mainly changing the combat troops in the direction..."

"We have to withdraw the Korean army and let them perform counterattack missions in defensive operations."

Peter was shocked and looked at Allen in disbelief. Under normal circumstances, the South Korean army should be allowed to guard the front line and let the US military with stronger combat effectiveness fight back.

"We have to defend the front first to get a chance to counterattack. No matter what, I don't believe in the Korean army."

"In this case, it will take more time to redeploy the defense." Pete did not ask much. He already knew that Allen was likely to be replaced.

"Then, hurry up."
Chapter completed!