Chapter 2770 Dawn 2
"The Japanese tactics are very similar to the second battle between Crown Prince Ruprecht and the British Royal Navy. They use a short formation advantage to concentrate firepower on one or a few warships before the slow enemy completes the change of formation. Put some distance again and wait for new opportunities.”
Sims also realized something was wrong. To be honest, the 12 battleships in the U.S. fleet are not too few now. If they are arranged in a battle line, they are more than 3 kilometers and nearly 4 kilometers in length. It is naturally not easy to change the formation of such a long battle array! Considering the equally large destroyer fleet and speed issues, it will take the U.S. fleet longer than the Japanese fleet to change its formation. (10 battleships and 3 armored cruisers, and the other three were the vanguard fleet commanded by Raeder.)
"Now once again to determine the queue sequence of the Japanese fleet, we need to know how the Japanese arranged it." Sims suddenly skipped the question of the array and asked about the distribution of the Japanese fleet.
"Your Excellency General, we have not solved the problem ahead..." said an officer.
"General Redel will help us solve this problem. I believe in his ability. Okay, now answer my question just now, the arrangement of the Japanese fleet." Sims said.
"The Japanese fleet is obviously divided into three groups. The first group is four Fuso-class battleships, with the flagship Nagato in the fifth position, followed by Mutsu, followed by the other two Fuso-class battleships, and the former Kurama-class fast battleships. The No. 2 ship Ibuki is in ninth place, the last two Japanese Kongo-class battleships, and behind the Japanese fleet are the first-generation dreadnoughts Kawachi and Settsu. They have been thrown away by the fleet. If we fight the Japanese fleet now If so, it will take them about 20 minutes to join the battlefield," an officer said.
"Very good. It's pretty much what we expected. Let's also adjust the fleet. We must ensure that the Colorado and the Maryland are up against the Nagato and the Mutsu. The rest is free," Sims said.
While Sims and others were analyzing the enemy situation, the two fleets were still sailing according to the previous course and speed. The only thing that needed attention was Redel's vanguard fleet and as many as 18 destroyers. They would be the U.S. fleet to offset the speed of the Japanese fleet. The key to advantage.
"Are the Germans crazy? They seem to be rushing towards us." At this time, Commander Yamashita Harataro of the Second Battleship Division of the Japanese Combined Fleet, who commanded four Fuso-class battleships, looked at the Redel fleet in the distance. Very puzzled. He knew very well how heavy the American fleet was. There was a fast battleship and two armored cruisers on the opposite side. With these three ships, he still wanted to challenge his own four Fuso-class battleships? What are you thinking about? That's not the case with seeking death. The distance between the two sides is still relatively far, and they are outside the range of naval guns. If they enter the range, then as long as their flagship Yamashiro turns half the compass point and gives way to the warships behind, it can take at least half an hour to defeat the opponent. Collapse! After all, two armored cruisers are nothing compared to Fuso-class battleships!
"It may not be that easy. If we deal with the opponent's vanguard fleet, then the speed of the entire fleet needs to be reduced, because the firing conditions are not good now, the speed change rate is too large, and you did not find that the opponent's position is at a very tricky angle. ? The firing range of the warships behind us has been greatly affected." said Yamaya Tato, the chief of staff of the Second Fleet.
"So we need to turn half the compass point to get out of the way." Yamashita Harataro said.
"Then if we turn, what will happen to the fleet behind us? After completing the turn, our route will be staggered from the Sims fleet! The previous plan to seize the T-shaped crosshead may be ruined.
And the most important thing is that if we are once stuck by the US fleet, it may be difficult to distance ourselves. "After all, Shanwu is also a veteran. Although he was beaten 2-0 by Su Xiong and Redel in the Indian Ocean, after all, he paid high tuition and his knowledge and level have improved.
What others in the mountain house were worried about was exactly what Betty was worried about. When he saw Raeder leading three ships between the United Fleet and the U.S. Fleet, Betty had an ominous premonition in his heart, because he knew that Raedel on the opposite side was Del will not work in vain, let alone die!
"General Yamashita Harataro sent a telegram asking us if we should adjust our formation to better attack the enemy's vanguard fleet." A staff officer asked Yoshimatsu Shigetaro.
"If we adjust the speed and speed, I'm afraid it will be a little difficult to gain an advantageous position over the Sims fleet." Shimamura Hayao said.
"Still keeping the speed and speed unchanged! The opponent's overall strength is not stronger than ours. As long as we can form a dominant position over Sims' fleet, what if we let Redl's fleet fight for a few rounds? The two cruisers are not a threat at all. A Bavaria is unlikely to be successful," Betty said. At this time, the arrow is on the string and has to be fired. The distance between the two sides is already very close. If the formation is adjusted at this time, the opponent's shells may have hit before our own side completes the adjustment!
"Give the destroyer squadron an order to disperse the Redel fleet. At least delay the opponent." Although Betty was determined to focus on the Sims fleet, she naturally would not turn a blind eye to Redel. Sending destroyers to contain and interfere with opponents is one of the measures. Betty's abacus was very good. He had 11 battleships on his side, and the other side had 10 battleships and 3 armored cruisers. The battleships on his side generally had a quality advantage. After the battle, he did not say that he would overwhelm his opponent, but he would gain an advantage. It shouldn't be difficult. As long as the main battlefield is in trouble, no matter how many times Redel jumps, it won't have any effect!
"The fleets of both sides are 30 kilometers away from each other. It is expected that the two sides will be within the maximum range of the naval guns after 10 minutes of sailing relative to each other." A staff officer reported to Redel.
"Give an order to our destroyer detachment and ask them to follow us immediately. The fleet is preparing to speed up. The speed of the main ship will be increased to more than 26 knots, and the destroyer will increase its speed to more than 30 knots. Everything will be carried out according to the planned plan. That's it." He wiped the cold sweat from his head and said. To be honest, he was also afraid at this time. If we want to talk about the degree of danger, it is no less dangerous than Admiral Hipper leading 4 battlecruisers to contain the Thomas fleet in the great battle in the Norwegian Sea! It was even more dangerous than that time!
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