World War Three May 1946

Operation Louisville Slugger Naval CAP

Yellow flight
1290 meters above sea level
315 kph
Over Lion-Sur-Mer, France
05:59

"Yellow Flight Leader reporting we have 24 fast moving Tu2 level bombers at 3500...they appear to have torpedo of some kind or very large bombs. Request permission to climb to altitude to investigate."

"Negative Yellow flight we need you down low to deal with attacking torpedo bombers not high flying "appear to be bombers". Copy?"
"Copy ."
" If they come down low then they are your meat...over."
"Copy. Over."

 

Bridge USS South Dakota

English Channel off Le Havre, France
06:01
Admiral…six bogies just pop up on radar out of nowhere and we have unofficial radio chatter urging us to open up with ever gun we got. Some kind of jet bomber...?
What do you mean from nowhere? Never mind…How unofficial is the request.
It came from a CAP flight...Red flight I believe.
Johnson's the flight leader...He's a rookie...A CAP flight…never mind we can’t take chances. Give the order to fire on anything that can’t be positively identified as ours. Belay that. It's probably a couple of those 2 engine Brit Meteors that strayed into our airspace after those missiles. Order the lookouts to keep an eye on em but don't shoot till we have a positive identification.

 

2556 meters over the USS Missouri

06:01
Red one…Red four…I’m on his tail when he climbed taking fire from tail gunner… left wing hit… I’m going in…
Red four get out…get out…
Got my first kill. That will teach you Yankee. Never try and shoot down a Terror Bomber from the rear. Now to do what I was trained to do. Split S…flaps…damn anti air…they didn’t train us for this much. This is too much for me to make it. It’s like a wall of explosions. Ha...there shooting in the wrong direction. What are they shooting at? Never mind if you die…die killing them. Line it up just like training. That ship is huge. Much bigger than the Soyuz we use for training. Steady…steady…release now. Pull up…pull…pull…now go, go, go. Speed is my only defense. Look in periscope. No one following. Ahh too bad Yakoff is down. Looks like two ships hit. Such explosions. I even feel pity for the sailors. They are just pawns for the capitalists. Pawns that need to be killed to save the vast minions. Keep your mind on survival Yuri. Keep your mind clear. Make haste less a Shooting Star comes up from behind.

 

Bridge USS South Dakota

English Channel off Le Havre, France
06:01

I can hear em Admiral. It's those Buzz Bombs alright.
Give the order to fire. Fire with all we got. Put up a wall of flack to the East so that they will have to fly through. Fire!

 

Over TF 77 English Channel

Yellow Flight
06:05

"Yellow Flight to base... those bombers just dropped torpedoes that deployed parachutes. Better get word to the battlewagons to be on the watch for torpedoes in the water."

Over TF 77 English Channel

Yellow Flight
06:11

"Yellow flight to base those torpedoes appear to be circling after they hit the water. Someone better warn those ships."

 

Over TF 77 English Channel

Red Flight
06:13

Jees…they got the South Dakota and Mighty Mo. Crap now their shooting at us. Red Flight climb to 12000 feet…make that 4000 meters…Damn NATO…oh no they got Willy. Jees can’t they tell which ones are the bad guys? Climb Red Flight CLIMB. They're shooting at anything that flies.

 

Damaged Bridge USS South Dakota

06:26

Lay back Admiral you’ve been wounded. Corpsman over here.
What hit us George? What the hell was that? The flames…the fire…smoke…what's that god awful smell?
I don’t know Sir it all happen so fast. We didn’t ever have time to react…Sir…Sir…Never mind Corpsman he’s dead. PREPARE TO ABANDONE SHIP!

 

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You appear to be rather sensitive about your creation, which is death to publishing.
I tried reading your chapters, - & frankly, I really, REALLY, reccomend that you take them to a writers critique site & cleran & lean THE SYNTAX,DICTION, ETC,!

Then repost
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Tried your suggestion. It's not free. Paid $20 and I can't get any assistance. Please don't recommend this rip-off to anyone else. Trying to get my money back.

 

How in the world did you infer that I was "rather sensative about your creation" from that quote?!?!

 

This should probably be in a more public place.

On another note. We really should have a seperate thread for critiques and discussions of posts such as these. I have a number myself but I don't think in line with the creative work is the best place to put them.

 

Map Room

The White House
Washington D.C.
July 11th, 1946
06:21

"What the hell happened out there today Leahy?"
"Well sir it appears that the Reds have made operational the German AR 234…Hitler’s Blitz Bomber. They came in under the radar and climbed to 6,000 ft and then dive bombed the battleships. All the attention was on the East where the buzz bombs were coming out of the sun."
"It kind of reminds me of what happened at Midway where all the Japanese were shooting down the torpedo planes and failed to notice our dive bombers coming in. Then the gunners that did see them they thought they were those Brit Meteors jets. We have testimonials that they were ordered not to fire until too late. We just had no idea that the Reds had a jet bomber operational."
"The real killer though was some torpedo bombers that used the Russian version of that Motobomba FFF Italian circle torpedo that can be dropped from up to 4000 meters and then the decent is retarded by a parachute. Once they hit the water they circle in an ever increasing radius until they hit something or their motors stop. The Italian version was copied by the Germans with their... ah here it is... the LT350 and now the Soviets have their own version the 45-36AV-A.
Here's the report sir. The South Dakota is down with over 750 deaths and the Missouri is a floating hulk being towed to England. They sustained 591 casualties."
"How did the South Dakota go down so fast?"
"She was hit three times by 1000lb armor piercing bombs and then by two of those torpedoes. The third bomb or the first torpedo caused the forward magazine to explode which broke her back. Much like the HMS Hood that went down in 3 minutes after a lucky hit by the Bismarck."
"So the Reds are cashing in on their captured German Wonder Weapons and scientists. You say it was a jet bomber?"
"Yes Sir and some IL4s with the damn circling torpedo. Some old and some new."
"We have jet fighters in the area do we not?"
"Yes sir but they were ordered not to enter the naval combat zone for fear of friendly fire incidents by Admiral Lee. The USAAF P80s were also lured into chasing after a couple of dozen decoys. The Navy wanted it that way claiming they could take care of their own. After all they have over 20 Fleet carriers on station right now. What they lacked was their own jet fighter."
"And why is that?"
"They wanted to develop their own and refused to work with the Army on an operational P80 variant. Instead they are trying to develop their own based on some German model but are having trouble with the tail section. So meanwhile they were caught too low and too slow to catch the new Soviet jet job. There is good news."
"I'll bet...and what would that be?"
"The Soviets appear to only have 16 jet bombers and three were shot down."
"What about those reports about the V1 Buzz Bombs hitting the ships."
"Well Sir it appears they where a decoy all along. No one saw one of the V1s hit any ship and this torpedo depends on blind luck but dropped in the middle of a convoy or busy harbor or in this case a battle line of dozens of battleships it can be effective. The torpedo is not some kind of wonder weapon but just the right tool at the right time. You have to give the Reds credit on this one."
"Alright Leahy I'm ordering Nimitz to use the P80 until your own plane is a reality. We need the Navy and we need them bad for our plans to proceed. You'll just have to use the P80 for the meantime. From what I understand it is the fastest and best plane in the air. The Navy has to be able to defend itself now. Not tomorrow but now."
"Yes Sir. On another subject Sir…we just lost two battleships…"
"Yes I understand. Damn it we just stayed a little too long. We can't underestimate the Reds again. End Operation Louisville Slugger now."
"It was only a delaying tactic anyway. Just to buy us some time and that’s what it did. Two weeks and a very steep price for old Joe to swallow. That ought to slow him up a bit next time he decides to run through an open door just because it’s open. Send my condolences to all involved and I will address the nation on Wednesday about the losses of two fine ships and hundreds of brave young men."
"Well put sir. How long before you think the Reds will figure out our real plan?"
"Hopefully not for another month at least we should be in position by then. At least that is the plan. You are dismissed Admiral … Churchill is calling and he is a real windbag."
"Yes Sir."

 

[h=2]Kremlin[/h]Stalin's Private Office
July 13th
1358 hours

"So Sergo what is the situation as you see it?"
"Comrade Stalin thank you for seeing me and asking such an astute question. The NATO command now knows that we have used our own resources and combined them with our liberated Nazi technology to create what they could not. Our Terror Bomber and the torpedoes have done their job and for the loss of one we have sunk or destroyed two battleships and they have cancelled their little game in the English Channel."
"We can expect them to test our defenses against their B29 Super Fortress soon from the information you have given me. I am confident that we will be able to defeat a major raid if given the information about when and where it is to be. We have had over two years to study the B29 and we have developed 2 main counter measures to their existence. We only lack the numbers of weapons needed to cover all of our major strategic targets. With the proper preparation we will be able to confuse and confound the bombers and their escorts. They will not be able to determine just what we have done that has enabled us to destroy them in great numbers. I estimate that we will achieve a 20% or better destruction rate with a 80% chance of shooting down any bomber carrying an Atomic bomb."
"The NKVD is taking care of the when and where Sergo. I have been assured that we will have at least two weeks notice of the impending attack."
"Then there should be no delay in my receiving that information!"
"Yes Sir Mr. Sergo! Yes……………Sir."
"Oh excuse me your Excellency…I get carried away sometimes."
"By the way Sergo what do you need 100 hamsters for?"
"That actually is a personal project comrade."
"Just make sure it does not interfere with your work Sergo."
"I would not dream of it comrade."
"You are dismissed Sergo... Major Nikolai recall Sokolovsky to the Kremlin. I want to discuss the location of the Yankees. They seem to have disappeared. There are at least 10 divisions unaccounted for from all indications and reports from the NKVD."
"I would know nothing about that comrade."
"Of course you don’t Sergo that’s why I need to talk to Sokolovsky. I said you are dismissed Sergo."
"Thank you comrade."

 

[h=2]What the hell are we doing here?[/h]Where is here anyway? The fighting is up North. Those Red bastards are laughing their ass off and enjoying Paris while we keep digging holes in the ground.
Shut up Jess. You’re just lucky you’re not in some Russian prison camp. If we hadn't hitched a ride on that convoy we'd be digging holes for the Reds and sipping on borscht. Just be glad you got those K rations instead of some beet soup. I do like their vodka. Remember that night in Berlin when we snuck over to that commie outfit near the barn? Yeah I do like that vodka. I wonder what made those guys attack us like they did. That bunch sure seems nice enough. I wonder what got into them.
The probably just wanted our K rations.
Shut up Jess.

 

[h=2]Dijon, France[/h]July 12nd, 1946
11:03 hours
Soviet OMSBON Operational Group Formidible
H.G Karasev Commander
The following report is submitted.
2 July 1946
The advance continued, with other elements of the Division passing through CT 16, leaving the Regiment to mop up isolated enemy strong points and snipers. Patrols encountered many of these strong points and snipers. Contact was maintained on the left and other elements of the Division to the south and on the right.
3 July 1946
Contact with remnants of former Free French forces near Herny. No casualties occurred.
4 July 1946
Morville-sur-Neid
Multiple contacts with retreating Free French forces. One casualty. Commandeered 4 Jeeps and supplies from French forces.
5 July 1946
Puzieux
Stationary in wooded area all day while American forces moved through area. Believed to be members of the 57th brigade US Army. We were not detected. Followed after dark but lost sight due to heavy patrols.
7 July 1946
Eulmont
Day was uneventful. Continued search for hostile units. None were spotted.
8 July 1946
Allain
Captured wounded American deserter. Interrogated him for 4 hours then eliminated the prisoner. He was from the former 77 Brigade that was destroyed on D+23. No useful information was obtained. He confessed that he was wounded trying to rape a 13 year old girl by her father.

9 July
Neufchateau
Heard heavy transports and large troop movements going South Southwest. Heavy American patrols blocked our way. Radio damaged. No report to HQ possible tonight.

10 July
Val-de-Muese
Captured three American Medics. They were assisting at a French orphanage Northwest of town. They were from the 16th Medical Unit. We left Rikhter behind to guard and assist the Americans. 25 children and 7 nuns are in need of life saving medical attention. I take full responsibility for the humanitarian effort.

11 July
Langres
Presently trapped in defensive positions near the church. Surprised by American patrol while trying to take a radio. Ammunition in short supply. 5 casualties including Comrade Karasev.

What yah got there Jess?
That commie I stuck was trying to hide it.
Let's get it to the Sarge...he'll know what to do with it.
Damn he's still alive. Get one of those medics we rescued from the orphanage. Maybe they can do something for him.

 

[h=1]USAAF HQ[/h]
Pentagon
Washington DC
July 11th, 1946

“It's all set 4 weeks from today we should have what we need. Everything should be in place. 52 P51s, 224 B29s, 2 Silver Plates and one Atomic bomb. Target will be Leningrad. Now that the Ruskies have declared war on Finland we have the OK to take it out as a show of force of the Atomic bombs power. We're going to send two Silver Plates, but only one bomb will be dropped. One will be along for a training run. We'll use Sweden to refuel the fighters.”
“Sure seems to me that we should have a lot more pilots and planes ready by now.”
“The equipment is there in mothball as you pointed out, but the experienced pilots are thinking about how to use the GI Bill. They are reuniting with their sweethearts, getting to know their children, reconnecting with their wives and thinking about on campus housing or getting an apartment, which car to buy etc. It's only +60 days or so since the Soviet attack. The vast majority of the experience pilots want nothing to do with war. Let the other guy who stayed at home and stole my girl do the fighting. Let the jerk used car dealer who stayed at home and made a fortune and who got my sister pregnant go over there. I did my part. Don't' worry they'll come around soon but for now we have to make do with what we got.”
“Well at least I'm glad that damn pit is up and working. What a pain in the ass. I think it takes a lot of specialized equipment to hoist a 10,000 lb Atomic bomb up into one of those modified B29s. I guess there building a few more around too. Top Secret, hush, hush and all that as to where they are to put them in.”
“We still have only 6 bombs. Hardly enough to make a dent. Some of them probably won't even work. I guess they are real touchy.”
“What is holding up production?”
“It's the same story as with the Vets. All the scientists moved on to civilian jobs, and the production facilities have been abandoned or converted to civilian use. It's just going to take time to get them all back up and running at full capacity. It's kind of strange...like Stalin knew just the right time to make his move. His timing was perfect.”
“The word is official...we will not be dropping any Atomic bombs in Western Europe. I guess the philosophy is that we can't save em by killing them. Makes sense I guess. I know I'd rather be Red than dead myself. Besides we'll beat em in the end anyway just like we always have. We'll just have to use more conventional means. Then when we get closer, and within fighter escort range we'll start to melt their cities.”
“You know Bill this raid should be a good test of how they respond. I hope someone is taking notes. Say you better get off to your meeting. You got the target and the date...just make sure no other operation is planned anywhere near Leningrad.”
“It is about time I got back to work. Those Superior Tools don't sell themselves you know. Say are you interested in a left handed spanner? I do have to make a living some way or the other.”
“Yeah I'll take 1400.”

 

Combined French/Dutch/Belgium Command NATO HQ

La Havre, France
July 13th, 1946
02:35

“So that it the last of them mon ami. Now all that's left is for us to fade into the crowd.”
“No more British cooking to smell. That's part is fine with me. They are terrible cooks, no? Their idea of cooking meat is to boil it to death. My nostrils are still filled with the stench.”

“It is time for everybody to go back to your homes and wait for the call to play partisan again until we are rescued once more. Group A pickup your papers at the North exit. Group B south. Don't switch groups otherwise your paperwork will be useless. Go back to your homes and wait. Do what they tell you to do but listen to the radio broadcasts from England. The governments in exile will be working overtime to confuse the enemy. Just integrate yourselves as much as possible.

If asked where you were admit that you were at the front and were fighting for your homes. Even the Soviets should not be upset with that. Don't lie about your fighting. We have it on good advice that the average Soviet soldier will respect an honest answer and will recall how it was to fight for his homeland.

So far we have no indication that they will retaliate against anyone who is not German. We have no reports of abuse among the prisoners or civilian population. All of the British, American and German fighters who wished to evacuate have done so. The Soviets have no reason to abuse or harm you once you surrender. Again just tell them you were fighting for your homes and families and they will hopefully leave you alone. After all they will need strong backs to work in their factories and to rebuild their new empire.

They also need hostages. Don't be unrealistic and believe that you and your family have any meaning to Stalin. But you are what is keeping the Americans from using Atomic bombs on the Soviet armies. More importantly they know this. They have every reason to keep you with your families and rebuilding their new empire in Western Europe. They need you for human shields and for labor. There is no historic or cultural reason for them to abuse us.

Go now everyone, surrender and be patient and wait for the right moment to strike. I assure you it will come.”

 

[h=1]On The English Channel[/h]Le Harve, France
June 14th, 1946
Northern Group of Forces HQ

So all reports say that the British and Americans have run away, and we own the continent. “

“Our units are proceeding cautiously, and the NATO rear guard has surrendered en mass. It appears that the evacuation was completed last night and early this morning. They snuck out like possums from a garbage can. There are, however, troubling reports.”

“Yes and what are those?”

“Our people in England say there are no great numbers of Americans in the evacuees.”

“That is why we must proceed with caution but still proceed with haste in clearing all of France the then Spain of every American soldier. We cannot defeat their navies, but we can defeat their armies. They will never set foot on the continent again. There will be no second D-day. Once we clear the areas then we send in the commissars who will change their way of thinking forever.”

“The Americans never had more than 20 under strength divisions in Europe before the liberation. We can account for 10 divisions destroyed or captured so where are the other 10 and how many could have come from America in 60 days? That and where are they located are my main concerns.”

“We will catch them and put them back on their horses like Tom Mix to ride into the Western sunset.”

 

Number 10 Downing Street


War Room
July 14th, 1946
14:17 hours

“The evacuations went without a hitch sir. It appears that Louisville Slugger did the trick and kept the Reds away until we could transport everyone that wanted to leave the continent. We have reports that they are in Le Havre and other coastal towns north of Paris and are continuing their advance into Southern France.”

“Very good Edward. It looks like we accomplished our goals with the operation. Stalin was given a punch in the gut and a bloody nose. At least he should be more cautious, and that will play to our advantage. Old Joe has turned out to be a bloody monster. I tried to warn Truman, but he believed FDRs advisors up until the last moment. I sure wish we had gotten the first licks in. Instead we are the ones licking our wounds.”

“I do hope the American’s plan works sir.”

“I concur. I will rather enjoy not having England be used once again for a jumping off point and supply depot. We have to concentrate on sweeping the skies clear above England and looking to our colonies. The Reds will never be a threat to invading us as long as we control the skies and the seas around our little island paradise. Thankfully the Soviets don’t have the bomber force to attack us like the Germans during the Blitz. Hopefully they will spend their resources on other things besides the V1 and V2. Although as terrifying as they were they never really did any damage.”

“We do have reports that they have spent a lot of time and effort on missile technology. They seem to be concentrating on shorter range and defensive missiles however. They do love their Katyushkas.”
“They bloody well be preparing for getting attacked from the skies. The Americans will be up to strength again in the fall and will be hitting them exceedingly hard once all their bases are setup. It should catch old Joe between a rock and a hard place. Curiously the Bolsheviks seem to have a good spy network when it comes to tactical and operational matters but seem to be somewhat clueless on strategic matters concerning the Americans plans. On the other hand we seem to be able to catch old Joe with his pants down on small scale operations but not on our strategic goals. Make a note to pass that along to MI6 and the Americans. It could help us to discover whom the agents are and where they are.”
It’s kind of chilling to think that there are spies in these very offices sir.
“It’s more than chilling Edward … it’s deadly.”