"Now, no one except the Pentagon thinks this war can continue!"
"Actually, the Pentagon also understands, but they just don't want to leave!"
"Everyone knows this result!"
"So everyone is busy making money, right?"
Although Smith would like to say a few good words for his old friends in the army, facts speak louder than words. Compared with the so-called victory, senior generals would rather save some more pensions for themselves.
Just like Colonel Dunn, he is just a colonel. There is no problem if he embezzles some canned rifles, military boots and uniforms, and no one even cares about it. After all, when the battle on the front line is fierce, countless rifles and equipment are lost, but aircraft, cannons, tanks, etc. , he would never dare to do it without high-level participation.
In fact, this group in Vietnam not only included the US military, but also the South Vietnamese government, local separatist guerrillas, gangs, and American and European mafia groups.
Yes, the Mafia also participated in the war, and to some extent, their rise is inseparable from the CIA.
During the Cold War, ideology was above all else, even more than people's livelihood and human rights. This was an era of taking sides, either friends or enemies. Therefore, no matter who you were, even if you were a notorious drug lord, warlord, butcher and executioner, as long as you and If the Soviet Union does the opposite, then you will be a friend of the United States.
As a friend, the CIA will definitely spend money like crazy, and Congress's money naturally does not come from strong winds. The CIA's expenses are so large, and the Congressmen will certainly not agree.
So where does the money come from?
Yes, it's drugs. Raw materials from Vietnam are continuously sent to the United States and made into finished products for sale. The profits earned naturally go to the hands of the CIA, and then the CIA uses the money to support good friends.
In addition to being sold to the United States, those finished products will also travel across the ocean to Vietnam on ships. Don't get me wrong, these finished products are not for poor people, but for the US military.
In order to make more profits, the Mafia even puts drugs into soldiers' body bags and transports them back to the United States for sale. Therefore, some magazines and some individuals boast about advocating heroes. It's up to the beholder!
The corruption of the South Vietnamese government was even more serious. It was so serious that the frontline troops were surrounded and urgently needed helicopters to air-drop supplies. As a result, the rear helicopter troops had to pay for the front-line troops before they were willing to leave. Even so, the supplies that were air-dropped were insufficient and difficult to maintain. Fighting, so the bald man squatting on a certain island should not be called the lower limit of US aid, but rather the upper limit.
The equipment Shepard asked for seemed like a lot, but in fact it was just a line item on the battle report.
The two of them had only been in Saigon for two days when a group of jeeps loaded with U.S. troops and Vietnamese Rangers rushed downstairs. Colonel Dunn, who had put on a smart jacket and sunglasses, led the two people into the car in high spirits. Arrive at a naval port.
It is said to be a military port, but in fact, on the other side of the port area where the warships are parked, there are dozens of rows of tall factories. On the walls are written the words "Military Powerful Area". And the people standing guard here are also soldiers of the Vietnamese Marine Corps. Compared with Their Army colleagues, these Marines are all fat and strong, and even their military boots can be used as mirrors. The two sides are like an emperor and a beggar, and they are worlds apart.
The convoy stopped outside the warehouse, and then the soldiers guarded the perimeter. Dunn led Shepard and the two of them through the tight sentries and walked into one of the warehouses.
"Let's see!"
As the dim yellow lights hanging high in the warehouse lit up row after row, the goods quietly stacked in the warehouse also appeared in front of Shepard.
There were rows of brand new jeeps, military trucks, and other vehicles and equipment that had not even had their tarps removed. These equipment were parked so quietly in the warehouse.
“Here’s a Jeep, there’s a six-wheel truck over there, and if you want a bulldozer, there’s six here too!”
After visiting the first warehouse like a quick tour, a few people came to the second warehouse. There were also a large number of trucks and oil tanks, as well as tents and other field equipment, some of which had boxes on them. The time is written on it, it was produced in 1967.
"How's it going? Are you shocked?"
"Almost, this should be regarded as a material reserve!"
"Yes, the material reserve, but it has been handed over to the Vietnamese, so we no longer need it anyway!"
Dunn took out a small wine bottle from his pocket, poured a few sips of wine into his mouth, then waved his hand and took Shepard to continue the tour.
Then Shepard saw ammunition of various calibers, from naval gun shells for warships to howitzer shells for the army, and even grenades for infantry and demolition explosives for engineers. In addition, there were firearms, radios, raincoats, and everything the army could use. Everything you need can be found here.
"It is the Arsenal of Democracy after all!"
After visiting all the way, Shepard finally stopped in a warehouse near the outside. The American M48 Patton tank he cherished was parked here, but it was sealed. He was very itchy to see these big metal guys. , but unfortunately, he can't afford it.
As for the helicopters and armored vehicles that Shepard needs, they are also in stock here, but most of these equipment are in a state of storage, and the helicopters are in bulk, but the quality is very new, much better than the two currently used by Shadow Company. .
"How about it?"
"Very good, but no birds?"
"That thing is a rare item. We don't have it here. How about I change it to Huey for you and I can give you some more rockets?"
"What about the price?"
"Because the materials here are semi-scrap, of course you can purchase them without market price. A Huey helicopter is 200,000 yuan, and the commando you want is 150,000 yuan. Don't worry, if you buy enough, Rockets and machine guns are free gifts!”
"This is so..."
Shepard suddenly didn't know what to say. The military purchase price of a Huey helicopter was in the millions, but it turned out that it could be purchased for only 200,000. He didn't know what the Congressmen would think when they saw it.
"Can't it be cheaper? What if something goes wrong?"
"No, the serial numbers of these gadgets have been wiped out, and they have been put on the battle damage list. As long as there are no problems on your side, then of course I have no problem! As for the price! I don't think you can afford it. These things will be assembled and sent to the cargo ship at the port, right?"
"Okay, but I want some more freebies!"
Shepard stretched and then said helplessly.
