Anti-War Game: Starting from Normandy Campaign-Chapter 524 - 250: Turbulent Earth Situation and the Concept of National Destiny
"It all depends on whether the new leadership of the Soviet Union is willing to cooperate."
"Or whether they want to continue as before, being the instigators of violence and dictatorship."
"Anyway, on the side of the United States, we’ve already made all preparations for human peace."
"And we’ve publicly asked in the newspapers if the Soviet Union truly wants to bring real peace to Asia, Europe, and the world."
"Tsk...."
"What do you all think of this newspaper article?"
"As it stands, the United States has already taken the high ground in public opinion."
"Now the entire world is waiting for the Soviet Union’s response."
"But this newspaper is already from last month, and the Soviet Union has yet to respond."
"I have to say."
"This strategy of the United States is really quite vicious."
"If they respond, they either agree or disagree."
"If they agree, then it becomes straightforward, according to the ideas of the United States, they must grant self-determination to European countries, right? What about those guidance teams sent by the Soviets?"
"Since they claim to want peace, they should consider disarmament, right? Otherwise, do millions of troops mean peace?"
"They are using the moral high ground to gradually pressure the Soviet Union."
"If they disagree."
"That is even easier to handle."
"The Soviet Union would then become the enemy of all humanity instead of just the rival of the United States."
"The United States has prepared for world peace; they just need your consent to agree. If you disagree, then you are the root of anti-humanity."
"This speech from the United States is now being heavily promoted to all radio stations and media across Europe via the ’Voice of America.’
"Especially aimed at the Soviets."
"In just two days, the Russian language stations have broadcast it as many as 98 times."
"Currently, the United States is simultaneously assaulting the Soviet Union with the moral high ground and reassuring and backing European countries."
"Assuring that even if the Soviet Union resorts to force, the United States will definitely step in."
"Because their alliance is unshakeable."
"The psychological warfare by the United States is exceptionally brilliant."
Yu Feng sighed here.
The Blue Star netizens in the live broadcast also nodded.
Indeed.
This move by the United States started directly from the moral high ground, giving the Soviet Union limited choices.
Either agree to peace and be slowly bled dry.
Or refuse peace and be condemned by the whole world.
How can the Soviet Union respond to this?
They might as well play dead.
More precisely, the speech by the United States to reassure European countries explicitly stated that if the Soviets use force, the United States would absolutely back you up.
As for whether the European countries believe this... apparently, they do.
Why?
Because the United States has already proven this through the Peninsula War.
The Peninsula War.
When a smaller ally was bullied, the United States, as the big brother, really stepped in.
No matter how the current battle is going.
The sacrifices made by the United States are real.
They truly stood up for you in times of need.
They’ve been fighting for over two years now and are still engaged on the Peninsula.
Such a commitment is irresistible to the smaller European countries.
Because there are factual examples.
On the other hand, the Soviet Union’s involvement in the Peninsula War.
While the world may be blinded.
Each country’s leadership has its own channels of information, which clearly can’t be hidden from them.
It was the Soviets stirring things up from behind the scenes.
When the real fight broke out.
The big brother on the opposite side, the United States, stepped in, while the Soviets withdrew, leaving their smaller ally to be beaten back to the Yalu River.
Forcing the Republic to step in and battle.
The actions of the two big players are clear to see.
One might betray you, while the other truly stands with you, making the choice obvious.
Of course.
There is a third option.
Although the big brother here isn’t reliable, the second brother truly steps up.
The Peninsula Battlefield has been shattered by the United States.
However, the conditions of the second brother don’t seem much better, and if a real fight breaks out, the distance is too far for timely intervention.
After all, the Soviet Union is nearby, but the Republic is not.
The effects of the psychological warfare of the United States continue to spread.
In just early June of 1953, Czechoslovakia experienced large-scale unrest, prompting the United States to continue its incitement via radio.
Subsequently, they used the Western Empire as a base to promote anti-Imperial sentiment among the Imperial Citizens.
In merely half a month.
Within the Soviet-controlled satellite state, the Eastern Empire, large-scale demonstrations erupted, while the Soviet Union, after remaining silent for a few days.
Adopted a gentle approach to suppress this action of the Eastern Empire.
However, through the unrest in Czechoslovakia and the gentle means used by the Soviet Union to pacify the Eastern Empire.
Many small European countries saw hope.
And the United States consequently initiated a new conference.
The narrative in the plot quickly transitions.
The timeline within the plot has reached mid to late June of 1953. Here Yu Feng holds intelligence bought at a ’sky-high’ price from within the Federation, sharing it with the Blue Star netizens in the live broadcast:
"Brothers."
"This is intelligence I just acquired at a high price from within the Federation."
"The Eastern Empire’s actions began on June 16, and quickly afterwards, on June 18, the United States held a conference, discussing for several days."
"And finally developed this ’Temporary Psychological Warfare’ plan."
"The specific content is that because of the smooth actions in the Eastern Empire, the next target of the United States is to provide support to all of the Soviet-controlled satellite states."
"To incite internal chaos within these satellite nations, thereby disintegrating the influence of the Soviet Union."
"The tentative specifics involve financial support and aid in terms of living supplies, given that the United States has no shortage of such resources."
"If financial and material aid alone can dismantle one satellite state after another, it would certainly be worthwhile."
"What?"
"How could I obtain such internal intelligence?"
"Brother, you’re underestimating the power of money."
"Especially in a country as free as the Federation."
"However, looking at this series of events."
"The Peninsula War is likely nearing its end."
Yu Feng continues, while many in the live broadcast wear puzzled expressions.
Not understanding the connection to the Peninsula.
Seeing this, Yu Feng explains:
"Firstly, let’s consider the Soviet Union’s actions in the past few months."
"The turmoil in March severely damaged the internal vitality of the Soviet Union, greatly reducing their external control."
"Only by relying on existing military deterrence and limited concessions can they maintain the current stability in the Soviet camp and their leading position."
"But it’s well known."
"People, after all, have greed."
"Once you loosen one, loosen two... how will those not loosened feel?"
"The Soviet Union’s concessions to Czechoslovakia and the Eastern Empire have only stirred thoughts among other satellite nations."
"I suspect even internally within the Soviet Union, they can see this to some extent."
"But there’s no choice."
"Currently, they are aiming to maintain stability while gradually recovering."
"Therefore, resolving the conflict with the United States sooner."
"Should be prioritized."
"And this conflict is centered around the Peninsula issue."
"The original intention was to use the Peninsula to tie down the Republic and the United States, achieving two goals with one action. This indeed worked as both the Republic and the United States fought hard on the Peninsula for two years."
"But now."
"The Soviet Union can’t afford to drag it out any longer, not solely because the one who planned it has passed away."
"But also because the Soviet Union now needs stability."
"Only by stabilizing can they gradually adjust, otherwise, continued chaos and firefighting will aggravate the disorder in Europe."
"To the point where if not contained, it might spark a third world war."
"Which is exactly what the Soviet Union wishes to avoid."
"Thus, the Soviet Union is now retreating from the Peninsula issue, promoting peace talks, and quickly withdrawing themselves, no longer entangling the Republic and the United States."
"The United States feels the same, now having a chance to upend the Soviet Union, how can they continue to entangle with the Republic?"
"Taking down the Soviet Union would yield far greater benefits than occupying the Peninsula."
"That’s why Huaxia talks about the fortune of having a country."
"In the midst of these challenging times, both superpowers are completely focused on each other, ensuring that the Peninsula situation will soon be resolved."
