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Brazil and Argentina have been famous for their enmity since ancient times.
Although they unexpectedly became allies during the War of the Triple Alliance, this was only an extremely exceptional case.
During World War II, Brazil received aid from the United States to arm its own army, and Argentina, stimulated by this, contacted Germany to import weapons and train its troops in German style.
Even after the war, Brazil continued to receive support from the United States, and Argentina also continued its relationship with Germany and carried out major reforms to its military.
As each country is each other's number one virtual enemy, there was tension along the border between Brazil and Argentina even in peacetime.
In South America, there was no country other than Brazil that could go 1:1 with Argentina, so the United States chose Brazil as a card to put pressure on Argentina.
Brazilian President Getúlio Dornelis Vargas happily responded to the U.S. call. For Vargas, who needed something to divert the attention of the people and the military due to the unstable domestic atmosphere, the U.S. call was a salvation from heaven. It looked like a rope.
While Brazil was moving its troops, Argentina was still in a festive mood.
"Long live Peron! Long live Argentina!"
"Turn back all the glasses!" "Today is free!"
"Wow!!!"
Argentines were increasingly dissatisfied with the government due to soaring prices and unemployment, but when their long-awaited dream of retaking the Malvinas Islands was realized, people poured into the streets and chanted Peron's name.
Even after Britain's declaration of hard-line response and the United States' statement of criticism, the Argentine people's enthusiasm for the festival did not cool down.
"It is said that Brazilian troops are gathering in the Rio Grande do Sul area."
However, as news spread that Brazilian troops were gathering at the border, the festival enthusiasm quickly cooled.
This time, they didn't even use the excuse of training. The Brazilian army heading to the border was clearly a card used by the United States to put pressure on Argentina.
Peron and the Argentine military, who were strongly convinced that the United States would not be able to intervene in this conflict because they were struggling with domestic problems, fell into a panic. I didn't expect this?
For the United States, MacArthur's demands were simple: Be decisive and get out of the Falkland Islands immediately. If you don't want to look bad.
The United States also felt burdened by starting an all-out war with Argentina, a military powerhouse, so it desperately wanted to resolve this situation as 'peacefully' as possible.
But Argentina was even more desperate than the United States.
There was no other way for Peron. If he gives in to the pressure of the United States and orders the military to return to its original form, the indifferent public will tear him down from power.
However, waging war with the United States was too burdensome.
Peron requested negotiations, and the United States responded.
"The Malvinas Islands are Argentina's unique territory-"
"Stop talking nonsense and withdraw from the Falkland Islands immediately. "That is all we ask."
"Please listen to this side. If that were to happen, our people would not remain silent right now."
"That's your situation and none of our business. "Isn't it your country that started the war in the first place?"
"I will give you a generous 48 hours. Failure to withdraw from the Falkland Islands within 48 hours will be viewed as a challenge to the United States and its allies. "Choose wisely."
"Wait, wait… … ."
Negotiations ended without any results.
The US position was firm: Complete withdrawal from the Falkland Islands. Fortunately, out of consideration for Argentina's pride, it did not demand an apology or even compensation (although Britain was angry).
However, even this was a difficult demand for Argentina to accept.
Peron thought hard. Now that he had confirmed that the United States was sincere, it was impossible to waste any more time with negotiations.
As America said, a decision had to be made within 48 hours.
"Those Yankees seem to think we're in complete trouble!"
"It is a shame for Argentina to withdraw like this!"
"Your Excellency, please make a decision."
"You can't give up without a fight!"
"The morale of the military and the people is at its peak! "If we back down like this, the people will never stay still!"
The military insisted on resistance.
Peron's associates also sided with the military.
Isn't the fact that the United States took the lead in Brazil rather than directly taking action to show that it is burdensome for them to fight the war themselves? If you defeat the Brazilian army and prevent the British army from recapturing the Malvinas Islands, you have a good chance of winning!
It is an absurd conclusion reached after choosing only what one wants to see, but this absurd conclusion was accepted as quite plausible within the Argentine government and military.
If we endure some damage and fight thoroughly and achieve victory, the United States, which is burdened by an all-out war, will eventually agree to negotiations.
After coming to a conclusion, Peron responded to the United States with silence.
***
"That's right."
MacArthur laughed uncharacteristically. As MacArthur took out a cigar and put it to his mouth, Ike took a Zippo lighter from his pocket and lit the cigar.
"What do you want to do?"
"Are you asking because you don't know? "Ike, that's not like you."
"I thought it would be a good idea to be sure."
"He said he would fight, so I guess I should do as he wishes."
"Work will increase again."
"Isn't that what I put you here to do? "Don't feel bad."
"I hope you like it."
Despite what he said, Eisenhower silently did what MacArthur told him to do.
Eisenhower originally felt burdened by MacArthur. This was something he felt while working as his adjutant, but unlike his serious appearance, MacArthur often did things beyond imagination. Cleaning up after things was always Eisenhower's responsibility.
Because of that, Eisenhower was angry with MacArthur and actively gossiped about him in his absence.
However, I was tearfully grateful that he had been stigmatized as a loser and had been forgotten by everyone, who had been living a barbarian life, and who was steadfastly appointed as the Minister of Defense despite opposition from those around him.
That's why Eisenhower faithfully followed MacArthur's instructions even though he still found it difficult. Even though he continued to gossip behind his back.
"Still, I'm a little worried."
"What are you worried about?"
"Isn't the reason Peron came out like that because he had some faith in him?"
Eisenhower, who expected that Peron would soon curl up and fall flat on his face, was quite surprised when Peron chose war.
Of course, he made plans with an all-out war with Argentina in mind, but he still thought that if Peron had something in mind, he would not choose war.
At Eisenhower's words, MacArthur laughed, exhaling cigarette smoke through his nose.
"Isn't there a saying that a one-day puppy doesn't know how to be scared?"
"That's right."
"It looks like you have gained confidence thanks to the toys Hitler sold you, but even so, you will soon bow before the great power of the United States. "I assure you."
***
While the British government-in-exile, enraged by the attack on its own territory, gathered troops from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the colonies, the United States, having confirmed Peron's sincerity, also immediately took action.
The summons was issued, and while newspapers and radios were making a fuss that this was the United States fighting a foreign war again after World War II, Eisenhower stayed up all night discussing plans for an expedition to Argentina with the generals of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
The country that moved before Britain and the United States was Brazil.
Vargas, who was swayed by the offer of enormous economic benefits if this matter was resolved well, followed the plan laid out by the United States.
Everyone in the world knew that Brazil participated in the bashing of Argentina at the instigation of the United States, but it is also true that saying this out loud would be disgraceful.
The ostensible reason for the Brazilian army gathering in Rio Grande do Sul was to prepare for a possible military conflict with Argentina.
Since Argentina invaded Britain's Falkland Islands by force, wouldn't the same thing happen again in Brazil? There is no other intention than deploying troops at the border to prevent such a situation.
Of course, Brazil had other intentions, and as soon as the United States gave the signal, it staged a play at the border.
During the standoff, Argentine troops opened fire on Brazilian territory, damaging several border posts in the process.
"This is a clear provocation and hostile act!"
"Not satisfied with the Falklands, they are now aiming for Rio Grande do Sul!"
"The war has already started! "We have to move before they do!"
Argentina denied that it had ever done anything like that, but regardless, the Brazilian army launched an attack against Argentina.
At the start of the war, the Brazilian army had strong confidence in victory.
Various weapons supported by the United States, confidence that the United States is behind them, and even the ambition to use this opportunity to expand their territory.
Like Argentina, which invaded the Falkland Islands, the Brazilian army confidently assumed victory and advanced leisurely.
However, just as Argentina started the war complacently, the Brazilian military also looked down on Argentina.
-From a cormorant to a stone. Enemies appear in areas G, H, and O.
-What is the scale?
-At least battalion level. There are also many trucks loaded with armored vehicles and supplies.
-Received.
A thunderbolt of fire flies over the heads of the Brazilian army advancing across the border.
The Argentine army fired machine gun fire at the Brazilian army, which was overturned by artillery fire.
The M8 Greyhound and M3 Halftrack donated by the United States were powerless against German anti-tank guns.
Just a few hours after successfully repelling the Brazilian army's attack, the Brazilian army launched a counterattack with tanks.
After World War II, the United States distributed its remaining M3 Stuart, M3 Lee, and M4 Sherman generously to friendly countries, and among them, Brazil, which was larger in weight, received the most free lunch from the United States.
From the United States' point of view, there was no reason to save on outdated and under-performing tanks, and Brazil, which was fighting with its neighbors Argentina and Uruguay, bought American equipment at low prices and heavily armed its own military.
Argentina, feeling threatened by Brazil's rapid growth, contacted Germany to purchase weapons and arm its army, but even at the start of the war, the Brazilian army possessed more than twice as many tanks as the Argentine army.
However, even if the number is large, if the quality is low, it will be very difficult.
The tanks confidently brought by the Brazilian army turned into burning coffins one by one in front of the combined attack of the ambushed anti-tank guns and tanks.
The air combat was also a series of disasters for the Brazilian military.
The Brazilian military's main fighter aircraft are the Thunderbolt and Mustang, which were supported by the United States.
The main forces of the Argentine army fighting the Brazilian army are Ho229 and Ta183. Here is a Lux jet fighter recently imported from Germany.
To make matters worse, Luftwaffe pilots who were active in Europe during World War II went to Argentina as military advisors and trained Argentine pilots.
The German Air Force pilots, who pride themselves on being the world's best, generously passed on their know-how mixed with their experience to the Argentine Air Force pilots, and the Argentine Air Force, trained through realistic training, unilaterally humiliated the Brazilian Air Force.
"I got one!"
"This is my third generation!"
The X-12 missile, a successor to the Rursttal
Despite the inconvenience of having to guide the missile directly with a joystick, the immense power of unconditionally shooting down a hit shattered numerous Mustangs and Thunderbolts and scattered them on the ground.
Two days were enough for the Brazilian government to realize that the war was going very differently than originally planned.
***
April 13, 1953
New Fuhrer's Residence in Berlin, Germany
The war that started due to Peron's greed had grown beyond the war between Argentina and Britain into a war between Argentina and the Allies.
Just looking at the number of pages, Argentina was at an overwhelming disadvantage, but what is this? Surprisingly, Argentina continued to do well in the war.
The Brazilian troops who crossed the border were unilaterally beaten by the Argentine troops and then fled to their own territory.
-The Argentine army's brilliant performance!
-Brazilian army total retreat. More than 20,000 casualties.
Although the Argentine army is fighting, they are also feeling sympathy in Germany, which has nothing to do with the war.
This is due to the media's fuss that the reason the Argentine army is able to do well is because of German equipment and German military advisors. In fact, it is not wrong, but it was a bit too much and it was a problem.
The United States began to suspect that we were behind the scenes instigating Argentina to start a war.
There is no evidence, and the United States has a large number of hydrogen bombs and V5 rockets that the United States does not have in the first place, so the United States has not yet spoken openly.
It's not like they're going to war with us, so what can they do?
"Still, it wouldn't be good for the future to correct any misunderstandings."
"I agree. There is no good in leaving America to doubt us for no reason."
Ribbentrop nodded eagerly, and Goering and Himmler agreed.
Even if we explain that this war has nothing to do with us, there is a small possibility that the suspicious United States will believe it, but if we just sit back and watch without doing anything, our true suspicions may be confirmed.
Just as a small spark can burn an entire mountain, we need to take action before it becomes a big problem.
First, it became clear that the U.S. plan to use Brazil to subdue Argentina had failed. The Brazilian army withdrew to its own territory with only 20,000 casualties, and the question inside Argentina was whether it would advance to mainland Brazil or just the border. There is a heated debate over whether to protect it.
The best way would be to bring Brazil to the negotiating table while protecting the border, but looking at the recent atmosphere inside Argentina, the possibility of doing so is rather slim.
I thought about telling Argentina to start negotiations at this point, as the situation would become even bigger if the Brazilian mainland was attacked, but in this case, the United States might have misunderstood that we had really instigated the war.
In conclusion, the answer is to remain quiet. This is a war started by Peron anyway, so we should let Peron handle it.
As long as we stick to the fact that we were not involved, our job is done.
"Maybe Argentina will win this war?"
Due to Argentina's better-than-expected performance, there was a trend within the Presidential Office predicting Argentina's victory.
The common opinion among all Germans was that they wanted pro-German Argentina to do better than pro-American Brazil.
However, I am still negative that Argentina will win this war.
"If that happens, there will be no harm from our perspective, but… … It seems impossible to me. "When Britain's pride was offended and America's demands were ignored, the outcome of the war was already decided."
In fact, due to the propaganda that Argentina achieved in the early stages of the war, there was a high possibility that the current Argentina was unable to view the war situation objectively.
Just as Germany in World War II had so much success in the early stages of the war that it became overly confident and, despite having several opportunities to end the war, kicked it down.