The Philadelphia Experiment

Used a Tesla Coil to Open a Portal in the Bermuda Triangle...

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In June 1940, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a directive to mobilize scientists to strengthen national defense. Renowned scholars and dubious researchers alike were called to serve the nation with their expertise.

One of them said: "Let's conduct an experiment to make ourselves invisible to the enemy."

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Monday, September 9, 1940, was Labor Day, a public holiday in the United States.

The following day, a top-secret experiment with an eye toward the future was conducted at the Philadelphia harbor on the US East Coast. During the ongoing air battle between Britain and Germany—the Battle of Britain—the usefulness of radar in detecting incoming German aircraft had been proven. The United States envisioned using radar on a massive scale in the future.

However, the US also recognized that if they used it, a potential adversary like Japan might as well. After all, the antennas essential to this technology were called Yagi-Uda antennas, named after Japanese inventors. Moreover, the split-anode magnetron, capable of emitting powerful microwaves, was developed by another Japanese scientist, Kinjirō Okabe. While Japan outwardly seemed to downplay such technology, there was no telling what they were working on behind the scenes. It was possible that they had already implemented advanced electronic warfare systems.

In response, the United States decided to test equipment to conceal itself from radar detection. They installed a device based on Nikola Tesla's invention, the Tesla coil, on the destroyer USS Wainwright (DD-419). This apparatus was developed with assistance from German and Jewish scientists who had fled Nazi persecution. The theory posited that the device would create spatial distortions through aerial discharge, deflecting enemy radar waves in unintended directions.

This dubious device was activated.

At that moment, a British ship sailing near Bermuda witnessed a triangular formation of lights, one vertex of which was above the island. Elsewhere, someone reported abnormal vibrations in a Mexican pyramid before their call abruptly cut off. Additionally, many Cubans claimed to have seen numerous orbs of light shooting out from the direction of the United States.

Shortly afterward, the ocean water began receding dramatically. A powerful ebb tide emerged, drawing water toward the area where North America once stood. At this moment, a massive shift in mass occurred, triggering colossal earthquakes across the globe. These earthquakes were not of the usual fault-slip type. Due to their unique nature, the resulting long-period vibrations caused limited damage in distant regions such as Europe and Japan, though Central and South America were more heavily affected due to the closer distance.

Instead, the movement of vast amounts of seawater triggered tsunamis, which struck the coasts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. In the United Kingdom, the damage was significant but not catastrophic, thanks to the buffer provided by Ireland. France and Spain's coastal regions suffered damage, and the tsunamis penetrated the Mediterranean, impacting coastal areas there as well. Japan and China's coastlines experienced devastating destruction. Reports from Japanese Americans in Hawaii indicated that the islands also suffered considerable damage.

This was the first calamity caused by the disappearance of the North American continent.

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Several merchant ships went missing, while those that survived sent reports to Britain saying that they could not find the United States. At first, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill dismissed these claims. Such nonsense is impossible. Instead, his priorities were addressing the damage caused by massive waves and responding to the Luftwaffe's air raids.

However, as communication with the British Embassy in the US was lost, sea levels dropped, and reports from merchant ships continued to arrive, he began to think: 'Something is wrong.'

What truly moved him to action was a report from the British fleet patrolling the Atlantic, which was searching for German armored ships known as pocket battleships. The report stated that Newfoundland had suddenly disappeared. Subsequent updates revealed that beyond that, Canada itself could not be found. While islands like Devon and Cornwallis were confirmed to still exist, more detailed reports indicated that islands further south—such as Somerset, Prince of Wales, Victoria, and Banks—along with everything south of them, had vanished. Baffin Island, located closer to Greenland, remained intact.

When piecing together the mysterious earthquakes, the massive tsunami, the drop in sea levels, and the possibility that North America had disappeared, it all began to make sense. The tsunami, though massive, caused less damage than expected, likely due to the drop in sea levels.

Churchill quickly convened his cabinet for an emergency meeting.

"Gentlemen, a great calamity has occurred."

The attending ministers who were already aware of some aspects of the situation sat with bewildered expressions.

"The North American continent has vanished. The United States of America has disappeared. The nation that served as a cornerstone of our wartime support is no more."

Winston Churchill, who had taken office as Prime Minister in May 1940, had previously written to US President Franklin D. Roosevelt requesting the lease of outdated destroyers. In response, the United States began sending destroyers to Britain and Canada in September. A few had already arrived in Britain. However, this was just a fraction of the promised 50 outdated destroyers in the first wave.

"That's not all. We import a significant amount of materials from the United States and export industrial goods to them in return. Even during wartime, our economic relationship with America was crucial to sustaining our economy. But that country no longer exists."

Churchill had hoped that America would eventually join the war effort. That plan had now crumbled.

"The disappearance of Canada is also a grave issue. Three divisions have already been sent from the Commonwealth nation of Canada. Militarily, losing the potential reinforcements from Canada is a significant problem."

"I am aware of that! Gentlemen, discussing the vanished nations won't bring them back. Instead, let's deliberate what we must do under the assumption that America is gone. Gentlemen, can we still continue this war?"

A brief silence followed.

"It will be challenging, but with supplies from India and Australia, we can fight Germany," said Andrew Duncan, the Minister of Supply.

"No, it will be impossible for us to manage the European theater alone. Defending the Strait of Dover is the best we can do. I suggest pursuing appeasement with Germany," argued Edward Wood, Viscount Halifax, the Foreign Secretary.

"There's no need to fear Germany. But, gentlemen, with the disappearance of America, we now face a colossal threat at our back," interjected Admiral of the Fleet Dudley Pound.

"A threat at our back? You mean Japan?"

"Precisely. Unlike Germany, whose rearmament is recent and whose navy is skewed toward large ships and submarines, Japan possesses a well-balanced military. Its scale rivals Germany, Italy, and even France combined."

With the disappearance of North America, the North Atlantic and North Pacific have now connected. If desired, Japan's Combined Fleet could reach Britain directly. Of course, few ships could make the long journey without resupply, but it's a possibility that must be considered.

"Our country is the one that developed their navy. We are well aware of its strength."

"If we know it well, does that not mean we can defeat them?"

Britain still underestimates the Japanese Navy to some extent. Even Churchill believed that with the new King George V-class battleships set to be commissioned next month, Britain could defeat Japan's 3rd Battleship Division, composed of the four mighty Kongō-class battleships, and halt Japan's advances.

In contrast, Lord Pound gave a sobering response.

"Indeed, if it were just Japan, I'm confident we could defeat them. But fighting both Germany and Japan is another matter entirely. On top of that, the Italian fleet is still active in the Mediterranean. With Germany in the Atlantic, Italy in the Mediterranean, and now Japan joining in, our chances of victory are significantly reduced."

Churchill, though grim-faced, eventually conceded.

"I believe Lord Pound's statement is correct. Gentlemen, what do you think?"

The ministers requested a complete reassessment. The war plans had been made with the assumption that the United States and the British Commonwealth in Canada still existed. Now that this assumption had been shattered, the entire strategy needed to be reconsidered. However, Germany would not wait for them. In this case, the best option might be to seek peace.

"We can bring Japan to our side."

This was the suggestion of Chancellor of the Exchequer Kingsley Wood, who was well aware of Japan's vulnerabilities.

"Japan has no oil resources of its own. It relied on imports from the United States. This is why both our country and America had imposed oil embargoes in an attempt to stop Japan's military actions in Asia. Conversely, by selling oil to Japan, we might be able to win them over."

"Now that America as Japan's primary deterrent is gone, there's no stopping Japan's expansion into Southeast Asia. We have colonies in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaya, and Burma. If Japan attacks these areas, I have no confidence we could defend them. We must negotiate with Japan and ensure they do not target British colonies, at least."

The Secretary of State for the Colonies, Baron Lloyd, also called for peace with Japan.

"But we cannot know what Japan's territorial ambitions are. They might say they agree, but once we let our guard down, they may strike our colonies."

This warning came from Anthony Eden, Earl of Avon, the Secretary of State for War.

"If we accept Japan's demands, they will likely focus all their efforts on the war with China. As long as they have oil, they can continue the war with China. And they won't have the resources to attack the south at the same time."

Britain still underestimated Japan's capabilities. Japan had the "irrational mindset" to accomplish such things, but that was yet to be fully acknowledged.

"I understand your points," Churchill said as the Prime Minister. "China is of no concern to me. We only coordinated with America on that. Japan, however, was once an ally of ours. They are also a constitutional monarchy like us. Moreover, Japan has a straightforward nature. Once an alliance is made, they will not betray us."

Thus, Churchill decided to pursue a path of renewing the Anglo-Japanese Alliance.

"However, Japan is already an ally of Germany. They are not bound by any obligation to join the war, but I don't believe they will betray Germany."

Clement Attlee, the Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal, voiced his concerns.

"That's why we must take action. Contact the Japanese embassy. We need to separate Japan from Germany. We must take bold diplomatic action. We can give them oil and even China. Without America, we cannot afford to make Japan an enemy. If Japan's aggression spreads to India..."

Everyone understood. It would mean Britain's destruction. Thus, Churchill's orders were sent to the embassy in Tokyo.

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