What exactly did Sherman want to do? Why did he suddenly run to Vicksburg?

Sherman is also quite tragic. He suffered a great loss in Mexico and then returned to Texas, but you have to know that his journey is quite difficult. ←

Sherman was originally going south, so he retreated to the north, but no one was so stupid. Can the emperor set up an ambush circle in Tonggu? There is a smooth road to the north?

What's more, there is a big gap in the southwest corner of Delnot!

Therefore, Sherman's choice was very normal. As a famous general, he could not fall into the trap. He ran east, joined the Mexican troops of Dias, and crossed the Grande River.

If you want to say that this route is fine, but what you ask is time!

Yes, after such a roundabout way, how could Sherman have time to go to El Paso?

It should be said that when Sherman recovered a little, news of the fall of El Paso came.

As for this news, sherman was actually expecting, because judging from the geographical conditions, the route he escaped this time was really not suitable for the army's actions. There were so many mountains and rivers, and many American soldiers who escaped along the way explained where they were.

So, what should Sherman do in this situation?

He chose to defend Houston very smartly!

Why go to Houston?

In fact, this is a good move. Perhaps from the surface, the big cities in Texas, which theoretically can help Sherman quickly recover his energy, and a place with a good economic foundation can be robbed. It should be San Antonio or Austin. These two cities are not far from him.

But you have to know. This is Texas, there are guerrillas everywhere, and many of the original slave owners have organized armed forces. The people in this place are fierce. For Sherman, who has just lost the battle, he has had so many atrocities before. Do you think he dares to come?

When he was awesome before, he was in the hands of tens of thousands of troops. It was naturally OK, but now he is a dog who falls into the water!

So, Sherman made another clever choice, which was to use the conditions in his hand. He took a boat down the Grand River, went straight to the sea, and then went east to the Port of Galveston, which was basically the boundary of Houston. This Houston is also a big city in Texas, and has everything Sherman needs.

After all, Texas has been under control for several years. These big cities are relatively safe, and the water route has bought time for Sherman. You should know that it is very slow to go on land routes these days, especially when large armies operate.

This decision even gave Sherman time to train soldiers and dig up the ravines around Houston!

As for the trench, Sherman must use his own way to cure him!

But waited around, no one came!

Li Mengyang didn't walk that path. From the beginning, he didn't regard Houston as a target. It's not that he didn't want to build this place. He also knew that Houston was very good, but it was difficult for him to win this excellent port at this stage.

Many things are actually restricted, such as war, and the most important restriction lies in geographical issues. Houston is in the south of Texas, and places like San Antonio and Austin are relatively in the middle. If you want to occupy Houston, it will be difficult to go around, which will inevitably take a lot of time. In addition, the situation at sea also restricts the imperial army.

Didn’t Ocassi have a plan, that is, after capturing El Paso, he would go down the Grand River, and then take down the surrounding land, and then cooperate with the navy to control these ports in the Gulf of Mexico.

It should be said that this plan is quite good, and in fact, this is also the plan that Li Mengyang had when he was fighting the US military in New Mexico. Although this plan did not come true, Li Mengyang later revealed when discussing with others that Ocassi was also an old man.

The advantage of this plan is that it is fast. It can use the convenience of sea and land to reach Georgia as quickly as possible, and bypass the majestic Alabachian Mountain. There is another advantage, that is, the current Mexican government in exile in Dias. In fact, their current territory is the area east of Mexico along the Grande River. You must know that this area is not easy to take over, because if you go west, it will be all big mountains. Therefore, although Li Mengyang initially guided Mexico, he did not move about this area. There was no way, the cost was too high. Besides, it was just a disease of scabies.

It can be said that if Okashi follows the method, there will be many benefits, but... it cannot be done!

Some things are not done because they cannot be done, which is particularly simple. The important reason is that the current Imperial Navy, not only the whole part of the Caribbean Sea east of Panama, is now becoming the "Imperial Caribbean Navy"... Well, this name is similar to Beiyang and Nanyang, so I won't say whoever has it.

But this Caribbean navy is not what kind of navy is now? It is simply a caravan. As for the two iron-clad ships, everyone knows that these two warships have outstanding achievements, both Americans, French and British, but.

These two ships are now really relying on their previous achievements to show their power. If you really want to fight, this... Anyway, Anderson is not on the Anderson anymore, and there are also many wooden boats and lifeboats on it!

There is no way, Panama's canal is still under construction, and Panama itself has a poor industrial foundation. Although it can be repaired from Rhode Island, this experimental ship has various problems, and is still all metal, eroding in the sea. Now it is really like a mascot.

As for industrial foundation, California is several streets better than Panama, but with such a fleet and such ironclad ships, why are the trade routes at sea still as usual?

The reason is very simple. The American Southern Navy and the British Navy, they are now all obliged sea guards of the American Empire!

Almost all the navy in the south are in Florida. The guy, Secretary of the Navy, McLaury, is now like the governor of Florida. Not to mention the British, the business is so easy. Of course, I have to come and help. Besides, the British are also convenient for the Caribbean, the Atlantic Ocean, and many of their military bases.

The situation of the trade route is good, but it is a bit unrealistic to let the "Caribbean Navy" go to war. The Southern Army is too busy to take care of itself, and the British cannot help you.

Li Mengyang is very clear about this matter, so of course he cannot adopt Ocassi's strategy, so naturally he cannot go to Houston.

Sherman waited in Houston for a long time, and the final news was that the enemy had already passed Dallas!

Originally, Sherman bought the most important time for himself, he reorganized his troops and built fortifications. But now, it seems that everything is useless. Because the enemy has not come, they ignore themselves, so...

Sherman is a famous general, he is not a fool. Although these actions seem useless, he immediately judged what his opponent wanted to do!

Yes, now the American Empire's army is progressing very fast along the way, and this fast seems to have taken down Texas, but Houston they don't care. This shows one thing, that is, the imperial army's destination is in the east.

Specifically, it should be Atlanta!

Sherman guessed this destination, and he was very sure, because from the enemy's route, it was so obvious. Just following the current direction of march, this was the fastest route to Atlanta.

So, without saying a word, Sherman directly ordered the troops to pack up and board the ship!

Yes, Hailu is fast, he can fight for it in terms of time, but where is the destination?

Compared to the vastness of Texas, Louisiana is not enough to see, and this state is simply flat and there is not even a place to defend.

Sherman knew this with his knees. Because of the entire American Civil War, taking Louisiana would have an important battle. The Army and Navy cooperated to take New Orleans and it would be done.

So what did he do on the boat?

Go to New Orleans, then go north from New Orleans along the Mississippi River, and soon you will arrive at a place called Vicksburg!

Vicksburg, a small town on the Mississippi River, but this is the most brilliant record in the book of the meritorious service of Ulysses Grant, the Supreme Commander of the United States Army. This place lasted for more than 9 months in front of the US Northern Army. The southern military and civilians held on with outstanding courage, and in the end they were hit by the most fierce artillery fire!

Vicksburg is now in ruins, but Sherman knew that only this place could stop the enemy's advance eastward, and only this place could stop the bastards from the American Empire from meeting the bastards in the south!

Yes, Sherman definitely doesn't want two bastards to meet, which is a fact that he can't accept.

So Sherman sent Lincoln a telegram, which... The telegram made Washington angry at that time. They directly sent the telegram to blame Sherman, how could you run around? How could you ignore Louisiana?

But, however, this telegram naturally couldn't scold Sherman anymore. He had already left, but someone could scold him, it was Grant!

Lincoln immediately sent a telegram to ask Grant, hoping that Grant would punish his subordinates as the Supreme Commander, but Grant immediately called back. In the telegram, Grant not only said that he believed in his old subordinates, but at the same time, he also hoped that Washington could show his greatest ability to help Sherman!

What abilities are there?

It's very simple. Vicksburg is on the Mississippi River, so we can send warships to help Sherman stick to Vicksburg!

But will Lincoln agree?

It should be said that Grant's status is very transcendent. He is the only one in the north who always wins battles, but this is equivalent to trying to beat Washington's face. It is obvious that you officials and masters do not understand war, so this matter...

Lincoln called back and said they would consider it, and would consider it...

So, is Li Mengyang, the emperor of the American Empire, going from this place? (To be continued, please search for Piaotianyi, novels are better, updated and faster!

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