Chapter 2708 Adventure
"This is really bad news. When did you think of it?" Maggie asked.
"After the operation begins. Of course, it is too late to say everything now. I am just telling you to remind you to make a predetermined plan for our fleet. There is no turning back when we shoot. I believe that we will be able to move this time. It’s worth it!” Sims said firmly.
"Well, even if some accidents occur and the Japanese's two Nagato-class battleships are commissioned ahead of schedule, we are still evenly matched with our opponents. Maybe we will suffer losses, but the Japanese will definitely suffer more than us. This is also the starting point of your idea Bar?"
"Crown Prince Ruprecht once said that only by giving the enemy a chance to win will the enemy fight you. Therefore, sometimes we need to take off our helmets to create opportunities for the opponent, and then attract them to attack us. Only in this way can we end the battle as soon as possible. I understand what you think." Magiffin said.
Perhaps, during the initial preparations for the campaign, Sims did ignore the repair progress of the capital ships and battle-damaged battleships that the Japanese Navy might replenish, but as time went by and the plan entered the implementation stage, Sims began to pay attention to the Japanese Navy. Concerns about strength are also increasing. After all, time is passing day by day, and Japanese warships are also working overtime to build or repair.
But that’s the case with many things. Once you start, you can’t stop. Politically, this matter has even received great attention from the President of the United States and Congress, and they have given strong support. In this case, if you say you don’t want to fight, you won’t fight. of? And in the military? As Crown Prince Ruprecht said, many battles will only take place when the opponent seems to have a chance, especially the Japanese Navy. Because of their mobility and internal advantages, they can choose to avoid battle. And if you want to fight the Japanese fleet, how can you do it if you don't give them a chance? So Sims was willing to give it a try. Of course, the cost of trying may be high. When the strength of the two sides is roughly equal, the U.S. Navy is more likely to lose some tactically, but as long as the losses are not large, it will be a big profit for the Americans strategically!
"Now the Japanese Combined Fleet has a total of 11 battleships, including 9 fast battleships and 2 slow battleships. If the two Nagato-class battleships of the Japanese Navy are completed this time, then our situation will be a bit difficult. The other side has 13 We have only 11 battleships, and both sides have 2 16-inch main gun battleships. The 6 Fuso-class battleships are one level stronger than our 14-inch battleships. Although the Japanese Navy has three weak ships, they have the upper hand in numbers. Overall Said, I feel very unstable." Only McGiffin and Sims were present, so some things McGiffin said were very direct.
"But we really don't have any suitable warships anymore. You can't let an old ship that uses steam engines and has been in service for 10 years travel such a long distance, right? And neither the newly ordered warships nor the warships on the slipway can keep up. "Sims didn't know what he was doing, so he went to McGiffin. As a Navy veteran, Sims knew that the U.S. fleet could only return along the same route after attacking Talagan Island, because from now on until it enters the real high seas, the U.S. fleet will never get a trace of supplies! If we take a detour, the range will not be enough.
Unless you are willing to reduce your speed. Ma Jifen just said that there is a high possibility that the Japanese fleet will encounter it. That is actually optimistic. It is not that it is possible, but it will definitely happen...
To be honest, 11 warships against 11 ships is acceptable for the US fleet, but 11 warships against 13 warships is very high, even if these two battleships are slow battleships and also dreadnoughts! Sometimes naval battles are so mysterious, and sometimes a straw can be really fatal! And this is the home ground of the Japanese Navy. If a Japanese Navy warship is damaged, it can be towed back for repair. But if a US Navy warship is slowed down, then it can basically hit GG. Battlefield control is important.
"Our aircraft carriers have advantages. The Japanese may have as many aircraft carriers as we do, but they definitely don't have enough pilots. Because of this war, it is difficult for us to supplement our pilots. Even though the Japanese have a favorable geographical location, their foundation Even worse, the level of Japan's front-line pilots has dropped significantly now, and the prisoners of war we captured and the intelligence we obtained show that many of their aircraft carrier pilots have been transferred to land-based air stations and then were consumed. Therefore, relying on 5 If we can detect the opponent first, we still have a chance to gain an advantage. As long as we can seize the aviation advantage and cooperate with a large number of auxiliary warships, even if we lose money, we won't lose much," said Ma Jifen.
Although the Japanese control the Talao Islands, if the Japanese navy establishes a large-scale aviation base here, then this archipelago will become the strongest gate in the eastern Sulawesi Sea. Even if there is a certain strength, then this time the US fleet Passing will not be so easy. But unfortunately, the Japanese do not have it, or their national strength does not allow them to deploy too strong a force in such a sub-region. The aviation combat effectiveness of the Japanese Navy has indeed continued to decline. After all, it has been almost a year since the battle started. As far as Japan's national strength and aviation capabilities are concerned, after losing more than 4 digits of crews, except for the British, who are firmly holding it in their hands as The killer ace, the rest of the air force was already starting to weaken.
And to be honest, every aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy is definitely overstaffed in the eyes of the Japanese. 4 aircraft carriers can make up the carrier-based aircraft of nearly 5 Japanese aircraft carriers, not to mention that they have 5 aircraft carriers on their side. Ship! The estimate for the Japanese Navy is 4 ships! If the U.S. Navy carrier-based aircraft force can launch a wave of attacks before the battleship force engages, even if it fights with the Japanese Navy aircraft carrier and is damaged, the U.S. Navy will still be a comrade-in-arms. A large number of attack aircraft carrying bombs and torpedoes can definitely effectively interfere With the operations of the Japanese Navy's battleship detachment and the overwhelming advantage of the U.S. Navy's auxiliary battleships, Magiffin was not afraid of a battle with the Japanese combined fleet.
"In addition to the battle fleet, whether it is aircraft carriers, cruisers or destroyers, we have an absolute advantage! I have enough confidence to win this encounter if the Japanese dare to come." Ma Jifen said.
"I feel relieved with your words." Sims patted Magiffin on the shoulder and said.
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