Chapter 2704 Guess 2
Moreover, the intelligence gathering capabilities of this fleet are still very strong, otherwise, seaplane No. 6 would not have been shot down, and it is certain that seaplane No. 6 was not shot down after the report was sent, because the time of the report was not actually known. Long, it is definitely impossible for the other party's plane to take off after detecting the radio signal. The only explanation is that the No. 6 seaplane was discovered before the report was sent, but it happened to be shot down while sending the report. It was most likely discovered by a destroyer or other platform. It can even be said that this time, Cunningham was lucky to be able to stand here and report to Goodnow. He was not discovered by the other party, and he did not send a report to expose himself.
Therefore, based on the above intelligence analysis, a large fleet came here secretly. Of course, the British and Japanese do not know the specific situation. For example, how big is this fleet? What's the composition? What are you doing here? No one knows! It is even impossible for them to track this fleet tomorrow. The reason is very simple. One night is too long, enough for a fleet to travel more than 300 kilometers! And on the second day, this range will become even larger. After all, even if you dispatch a seaplane immediately, the cruising speed will only be less than 100 kilometers per hour. If you go, others will also go, and the search range will double. Increase! Then if you draw a circle, you will know how difficult it is to find this fleet again!
Of course, Cunningham did not believe that this fleet would attack him. After all, there is really no target on the Talao Islands worthy of such a large-scale fleet attack. Let’s just talk about this seaplane airport. To be honest, if two Dreadnoughts come over and fight directly for half an hour, everything will be leveled. With such a A large fleet to fight against yourself? Haha, this is really making a fuss out of a molehill. Do American taxpayers know how their money is wasted? Okay, now the question is, what is this American fleet doing here?
However, neither Cunningham nor Goodnow know how to answer this question. There is too little information now, and even the size and composition of this fleet are guesses. How can they know the purpose of this fleet? What's even more tragic is that the Talao Islands are at a crossroads. To the north, is Davao Bay, where the Japanese Combined Fleet is based. To the west is the Sulawesi Sea, with direct access to Kalimantan and Sulawesi. To the southeast is the island of New Guinea. You can find enough reasons for the US fleet to go anywhere. Well, now the question is, choose one of the three, where will the US fleet go? Even if Goodnow solved this problem and determined the general direction, no one still knows what the U.S. fleet wants to do specifically!
"To the east is the Combined Fleet headquarters. Is the U.S. fleet going to fight for the Combined Fleet?" When he thought of this, Goodnow felt cold all over. Although he did not believe this decision, after all, Davao Bay is not small, and It has been operating as the headquarters of the United Fleet for more than ten years, and its defense power is also very strong. However, the size of the U.S. fleet is really huge. If it can gain the first-mover advantage, it is not impossible to force a wave. More importantly, the Americans can afford to lose, but the Japanese cannot afford to lose.
"To the west is the Sulawesi Sea, which is one of the busiest sea areas in Japan's southern colonial area. Ships departing from Kalimantan, Sulawesi or Java in the south will pass through the Sulawesi Sea. It is possible that the Americans want to cut off this place, but after all, this is the hinterland of the Japanese Navy.
It is risky for the US fleet to come here, so this can only be a possibility. "Goodnow said in his heart.
"To the southeast is the island of New Guinea. If the U.S. Navy wants to block maritime traffic on the island of New Guinea, it is feasible. It is even possible to directly bombard the coastal ports of the island of New Guinea. But there is a lack of sufficient evidence." So, After a rough analysis, Goodnow found that he had no clue! And what's worse is that he can't report it to higher authorities.
The reason is simple. How to write this telegram? The squadron I belong to has discovered what appears to be a large American fleet. The specific location, size of the fleet, and direction of travel are unknown. We don’t know what you ask. We just based on speculation and feeling that it should be a large fleet. There is a huge force coming. Probability makes things happen... Isn’t this telegram a source of trouble when sent out?
However, no matter what, Goodnow believed that this matter could not be delayed. After all, such a large fleet came in without anyone noticing. No matter what the other party came to do, it was not something the Japanese could easily bear. So, second words Needless to say, after spending nearly half an hour discussing the content and wording of the telegram, Goodnow sent the telegram... After another half an hour, the telegram was placed on Betty's desk!
"Isn't the content of this telegram too vague?" Sturdy said to Betty. "Goodnow is considered a veteran, how could he send such a telegram with no specific value?" Sturdy was already dissatisfied in his words, but he did not throw the telegram aside directly. Goodnow is A steady person, he will never make false claims. Even though there is not enough evidence, if the main force of the US fleet appears in the nearby waters, it really deserves the attention of the Japanese Navy.
Okay, so what is the Japanese Navy doing now? At this time, the combat effectiveness of the Japanese combined fleet reached a new peak since the war began! Two Nagato-class battleships officially joined the Japanese Combined Fleet. A few days ago, the Japanese Combined Fleet left the port as a whole to join these two aircraft carriers and one aircraft carrier, and then proceed to the New Guinea region after a period of running-in.
At this time, the entire Japanese combined fleet's 11 fast battleships, 4 aircraft carriers, and a large number of destroyers and auxiliary warships were sailing in the southern waters of Davao Bay. The Americans finally missed a step, or wasted too long waiting for the two Colorado-class battleships. In this month, the last two Fuso-class battleships of the Japanese Navy completed repairs, and the two long-term battleships were Gate-class battleships and an aircraft carrier also formed a combat force. The American industry is indeed NB, and the speed of preparation is indeed fast, but for some reasons, the Americans' advantages have not been translated into actual combat effectiveness.
"General Betty, General Sturdy, the commander invites you." At this time, a Japanese officer came to Betty's cabin and invited them to participate in a military meeting.
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