Napoleon II Reborn - Chapter 537

October 25, 1833. The French South Atlantic Fleet escorted a huge supply fleet against Fortaleza.

Since the US-Canadian forces did not destroy the port of Fortaleza, this brought great convenience to the French army. In particular, heavy artillery shells such as 155mm howitzers can be directly unloaded onto a carriage using the port’s facilities, and then transported away. Greatly simplifies the process and saves time.

In addition, the 50,000 soldiers brought in from France also began to disembark. After they disembark, they will be quickly added to the various divisions of the 18th Army. After giving priority to replenishing the 10,000 18th Army, the remaining people will be assigned to the 16th and 17th Army. [bsp;According to méngti’s plan, the 18th Corps will launch a fierce attack on St. Louis after the supplementary book is completed. While the French navy is engaged in a decisive battle with the US and Canadian navies, launch a decisive battle in South America. Although the US-Canadian coalition forces have an advantage in strength, the 18th French Army after replenishment is not afraid of them.

At that time, the 16th and 17th Corps of the French Army will also launch an attack on the US-Canadian coalition forces on other battlefields. Launch a big counterattack.

Now, the U.S.-Canadian coalition forces have been suppressed in the Atlantic coastal area of ​​South America, and the terrain they control is also in a long arc. St. Louis and Belém are at the midpoint of this arc. Once St. Louis is taken by the French army, the entire US-Canadian coalition forces will be cut in half. Give the French army every opportunity to defeat them.

Méng Di was ambitious and determined to deal a fatal blow to the US-Canadian coalition forces. In the past two years, the reason why the French army has been unable to gain an absolute advantage in the South American battlefield is entirely because the US-Canadian coalition forces can receive continuous support and supplies. If 10,000 people are wiped out on the battlefield today, the U.S.-Canadian coalition forces can replenish 20,000 people tomorrow. And the French army died one less. In this case, the larger and stronger the US-Canadian coalition forces. The strength of the French army is getting weaker and weaker. In particular, the French army was also affected by supplies. The French army, lacking heavy artillery shells, was simply unable to attack the fortified city defended by the American and Canadian coalition forces. And this time the supply not only brought a large number of soldiers to the French army, but also more artillery shells, so that the artillery of the French army could no longer save shells and let go of fighting.

It is Bennett who has the same ambition as Méng Di. The mission of the South Atlantic Fleet is to act as a bait for the powerful US fleet to launch an attack, and to play a role in mobilizing the US and Canadian navies. However, Bennett is not content to just be bait. While not affecting the grand strategy, strive for greater military exploits for the South Atlantic Fleet, and also achieve greater achievements for your own.

With the strength of the South Atlantic Fleet, if it meets an American fleet, it can defeat its opponent. But if it is besieged by two or more fleets. Then what happened to them would be very sad.

According to the combat plan formulated by the Department of the Navy, it is precisely for the South Atlantic Fleet to go to the waters of Fortaleza to attract the US 6th and 7th Fleets, and then with the cooperation of the Channel Fleet, these two fleets will be wiped out in one fell swoop. The other US fleets , then handed over to the other two fleets of the French Navy.

If the South Atlantic Fleet can defeat or defeat one of the fleets before the US 6th Fleet and the 7th Fleet form an encirclement, it is not impossible to realize Bennett’s plan.

Bennett and Mendy met on the bridge of the South Atlantic Fleet flagship ‘Vienne’. Before, the two basically never met. At the beginning, Méng Di was the commander of the famous 89th Legion in France, and he was one of the few people with the highest rank in the French army. And Bennett is just a little-known admiral. It wasn’t until he attacked Canada as Wasser’s assistant that his official career went smoothly.

“Marshal Méng Di! Nice to meet you!” Bennett first saluted Méng Di. Méng Di is the Field Marshal, while Bennett is only the Admiral of the Navy. In terms of military rank, he is one level lower than Méng Di.

“Thank you for bringing so many military supplies and soldiers. With them, we can do a great job.” Méngti returned the gift and said with a smile. looked very happy.

“It’s just us executing the orders from the headquarters.” Bennett was very humble.

“According to this speed, all the materials should be unloaded soon!” Méng Di said.

“It is estimated that the unloading can be completed within two days! However, I hope to be faster, I wonder if it can be achieved?” Bennett said.

“Oh? But the Americans haven’t come yet!” Méng Di also knew about the “Boseidon Project” of the Navy Department.

“When they come, even if I win, my fleet will suffer a lot. Instead of waiting for them to come to the gate, why can’t I give them a head-on blow?” Bennett shook his head and said.

Méngti’s eyes lit up, and then he asked: “If you do this, will the occupation have adverse effects? What if you defeat an American fleet prematurely, and the remaining American fleet retreats?”

“The Americans have no chance. As long as they head towards Fortaleza, they are dead. The Channel Fleet is already in place, and once the American fleet enters the waters of Fortaleza, it will cut off their retreat. And , I will seize the time and not let the Americans have a chance to slip away.” A smile appeared on Bennett’s face, but it gave off a very cruel feeling.

“Well, I’ll send more unloading staff immediately, and try to complete the unloading as soon as possible!” Méng Di was also impatient, and immediately returned to Fortaleza by boat. No matter what method is used, as long as it can hit the Americans to the greatest extent, he is willing to help.

Bennett watched Méngty leave by boat, his face gradually turned cold. Méng Di is willing to help, shortening the unloading time will not only reduce their risks, but also create better opportunities for him. Looking at the guarding fleet in the distance, Bennett swore in his heart: “Come on, Americans, I must let you know how powerful the South Atlantic Fleet is. I also want to avenge Marshal Vassell!”

“Your Excellency, the latest intelligence from China!” Elliott, Chief of Staff of the South Atlantic Fleet, handed over a telegram to Bennett.

After quickly reading the telegram, Bennett’s face became heavy: “It seems that Davis was careful enough this time, and our battle has become more difficult.”

“Yes! But this is not much different from our plan. At present, the US fleet has been fully mobilized. As long as we can win this battle, then we will win. However, the Americans ordered the 6th Fleet to wait for the follow-up The 5th, 9th, and 11th are three broken fleets. In this way, there are two and a half fleets going south. The current strength of the Strait Fleet is only about half. Adding us, we will face three and a half American fleets Fleet. I am afraid it will be difficult to quickly annihilate the enemy, and then go north to support the main decisive battle.” Elliott was a little worried.

Bennett nodded. He also considered this point, so he was a little worried. The Americans sent another 5 fleets to the south. Compared with the French Atlantic Fleet, they already have a great advantage. Even if the plan is adjusted, the Mediterranean Fleet is ordered to go north. It is also impossible to obtain an overwhelming advantage. If the battle situation turns into a tug-of-war of equal strength, the remaining seven fleets of the U.S. Navy and the Canadian Navy may immediately enter the battlefield. At that time, the situation was quite unfavorable for the French navy. It is even possible to lose the chance of winning.

“Submit our battle plan to the headquarters!” Bennett finally made up his mind. In the beginning, he hoped to use the time difference to defeat or annihilate the US 7th Fleet first, just to prove the strength of the South Atlantic Fleet. But in the current battle situation, he must realize this plan, so that the French navy can have a greater chance of winning.

“But there are still so many transport ships that have not been unloaded. Can we leave? Once even a small fleet of Americans is killed, the consequences will be unimaginable.” Elliott reminded.

“Don’t worry. Marshal Méngti has already gone back to organize manpower to unload the ship. As soon as the supply fleet leaves, we will go south immediately. Concentrate on defeating the US 7th Fleet, and then turn around and go north to cooperate with the Channel Fleet to destroy the US 6th Fleet and others The three remnants of the fleet. Finally rush to participate in the decisive battle!” Bennett said firmly.

Elliott nodded. From the bottom of his heart, he fully agreed with Bennett’s plan. Knowing this is undoubtedly the best plan for the French Navy.

Their battle plan ~www.mtlnovel.com~ has been approved by the French Ministry of the Navy. In this way, it can bring greater chances of winning for the French Navy. Of course, Bennett and Elliott, who were a little lower in rank, didn’t know the existence of the ‘Brilliant’ fleet at all. The entire Admiralty is only known to Naval Commander Boult, Chief of Staff Sucrete, and Strait Fleet Commander Hercules. Because the members of the ‘Brilliant Fleet’ are basically recruited from the Channel Fleet.

Even being so secretive to his own people has kept the outside world from knowing the existence of the ‘Brilliant Fleet’ for two years. When the decisive battle begins, their appearance will definitely shock and tremble the enemy, and at the same time establish the victory in one fell swoop.

On the continental shelf of South America, two fleets are heading towards each other. They are the U.S. 7th Fleet, the remnants of the U.S. 6th Fleet and the 5th, 9th, and 11th Fleets. Their goals are all Fortaleza, to be precise, the French South Atlantic Fleet staying in Fortaleza.

The U.S. 7th Fleet, on the flagship “Apostle”, the commander of the 7th Fleet, John McCain, is studying the chart. According to the plan, they will resist Fortaleza at noon on the 27th. At that time, the 7th Fleet will take the lead in launching an attack on the French South Atlantic Fleet. The fleet will attack from the rear of the South Atlantic Fleet. Strive to eat the opponent in one fell swoop in the shortest time.