The Rise of the Empire - Chapter 2860

We are not afraid of taking risks. The key is whether it is worthwhile. We use battleships and transport ships with a gross tonnage of nearly 300,000 tons to cross thousands of kilometers to intercept a transport fleet. Even if we succeed, at most we will sink more than 100,000 to 200,000 tons of transport ships and their materials. . and then? We continue to stay in the East Pacific waiting to intercept the new fleet? Or wait for the Americans to come here? Eventually a decisive battle with the US fleet in the sea far from the base? “

“The Americans’ attack on Tarragon Island was also a blitzkrieg. They quickly entered the battlefield. They only took less than 8 hours to attack the island. Then they evacuated. Even so, they all lost under the siege of our sea and air forces. For more than half of the main battleships, I think that if we stay in the waters controlled by the US Navy for a long time, we will eventually lose more than the Americans! The Americans can rely on a strong industry to make a comeback, but what can we do? The most important thing is that our supply problem cannot be solved.” Shigeru Taro Yoshimatsu is very opposed to this plan.

“It’s too risky to enter the East Pacific. We can try to intercept the American transport fleet from Hawaii to New Guinea. The size of these fleets is also not small. As long as the intelligence is accurate, the benefits will be very large.” At this time, it was obvious that he began to retreat. After all, let’s not say that the Japanese navy has never done such a long-distance expedition. It has never been done by any navy in the world.

“Actually, intercepting the U.S. transport fleet from Hawaii to New Guinea is equally unsafe. You can look at the chart. The U.S. Navy has a stable and coherent front on this route. The Marshall Islands are almost in Hawaii and New Guinea. The area in the middle of the island was once an important offensive springboard for the U.S. Navy, not to mention the Gilbert Islands and the Bismarck Islands newly occupied by the Americans. The aviation power on these islands greatly enhanced the U.S. Navy’s reconnaissance. The main force of the U.S. Navy may be stationed at a certain point on this island chain. If we sail in this area for a short time, we may not be discovered, and if we stay here for a long time, the Americans must I will find an opportunity.”

“Although we are very close to us in this area, but I have to say, it is also very close to death!” Betty said.

“And if we cross the Marshall Islands and Gilbert Islands, this line extending from north to south, then the Americans will have only one foothold in the waters east of this line and south of Hawaii, and this foothold is Christmas Island. The Americans have made this an important transit point, and some fleets will pass through it for supplies or sailing along the way, so our goal is very clear. As long as we focus on this place, we will definitely be able to catch the big fish.” Teddy said.

There are two routes for American Pacific transportation. One of them starts from the mainland and heads to Hawaii. After supplementing here, it turns southwest, and finally reaches New Guinea and Bismarck. The other route took a slash straight from the homeland to Christmas Island and finally reached the front line.

In order to control this direct route, the Americans have begun to attack the islands along the way, and some of them were once the sphere of influence of the British. Although the Americans will not take over the large areas like Canada and Australia, they will occupy a few The small island will still do it, and Christmas Island is unfortunately favored by the Americans and has become an intermediate station for many fleets to replenish water along the way.

As for why the fleet replenishes fresh water. The normal drinking water of the members is small, but the fresh water used by the boiler is in great demand. Moreover, the Americans equip standard merchant ships with the cheapest steam engines, so the demand for water is even greater. As for why not install large-scale desalination facilities? Please, the power systems are all simplified versions. Do Americans still install large-scale desalination facilities on such cheap transport ships? Thinking too much?

In fact, Betty has some private messages to persuade the Japanese fleet to enter this sea area to perform the task of breaking the diplomatic relationship, because the Cook Islands, Samoa and other islands in this sea area are all British territory, and the Americans began to expand in this sea area. Their own influence, and even the act of directly seizing the islands made the British feel very uneasy. They worried that after the Americans seized these islands, they would completely isolate the connection between Australia and the mainland from the east, and who can guarantee the addiction Do Americans not reach out to larger islands such as New Zealand?

Therefore, after conducting research at the British senior level, it is believed that in order to ensure the security of the British Empire’s colonies in Australia and Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom should continue to support Japan, and even if necessary, can join forces with Germany and France to force the United States to stop the Pacific War. In order to achieve this goal, how to make the Americans fall into trouble on the battlefield is the most important thing. So, a few weeks ago, the elites of the Royal Navy in London planned a huge action plan. Later, Thomas informed Betty of the news through his own channels, and asked Betty to promote the implementation of this plan behind his back!

“Everyone~www.mtlnovel.com~ I know that carrying out such a huge expedition does involve huge risks. However, today, if I dare to propose this plan, then naturally I have already considered many problems to be faced. We can help solve the worrying supply and intelligence issues!”

“First of all is the issue of intelligence. At present, although the British Empire has fallen, we still control most of the islands in the southeast Pacific. The route of the US fleet passes through the waters in the northern part of the North Cook Islands. Our forces deployed on the islands It can provide detailed information, and after getting the information, it should be very easy for your navy to capture a fleet that may only have a speed of 8 to 10 knots?”

“Another problem is supplies. We have also thought about this problem. We use these islands as a network and cooperate with the large ocean shipping fleet of the British Empire to provide your country with a large amount of fuel and other military supplies. Because of the previous US fleet. After being hit hard, the frequency of our ocean-going war-breaking warships has also dropped significantly. The Americans’ patrols in this area have actually been very low, so the Royal Navy is sure to provide you with effective supplies.” Betty said of her own thoughts. And tell it all.

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