Despite the growing popularity of Americans, everyone was aware that every week of delay was a gift to the attackers. In their hands, there was still an area of ??industrial potential equal to half of Europe - which could not be ignored.

It was a half-year and something had to be decided, because leaving huge Atlantic metropolis, under occupation, in autumn and winter, could have unpredictable consequences.

It was the first attempt to strike at Harrisburg, a city north of Washington, which would have crossed the communication lines between the occupied capital and New York. In addition, northeast of Harrisburg, Fort Indiantown Gap is home to the National Guard Training Center. True, the equipment was evacuated, but as long as the place was occupied by the Russians - the stain on the Guards' honor was very painful.
