Chapter 188: Benson with a keen sense of smell

"Damn it, it is said that we helped the Japanese buy these two warships! Are the politicians in Washington all brain-dead? They don't know that there is a conflict between us and the Japanese?" At the US Embassy in Germany, Benson Less correct yourself and compare several photos.

  When Roosevelt and others were in Bavaria, His Royal Highness had hinted several times that the Americans would regret this action. But neither Roosevelt, Day, nor the President of the United States in the White House expected this retribution to come so soon! Less than two months after Roosevelt returned to the United States, something went wrong in Hawaii, and Japan decisively sent warships to confront it.

  According to the understanding of the Americans, I just helped you, and you sent the warship directly to my door. what do you mean? I would think that a few months ago he was still buying boats for the Japanese, and Roosevelt felt like he had eaten flies.

   But relative to Day, Roosevelt is at most disgusting. Because the board finally hit Day, yes, it is a secret for the US delegation to go to Germany, but there is no impermeable wall in this world, and some people will know, and these insiders see that their efforts have not been rewarded. , Then it will naturally go to analyze the problem, and then find a scapegoat. It is a pity that Day is the captain, so who else did you look for? Of course, Ambassador Hay, who has been advocating US-British cooperation, has also been affected, not because his identity was exposed, but because his arguments made many people dissatisfied.

  Since the relationship with Japan is a bit tense, the Americans must prepare with both hands, and taking the opportunity to collect intelligence on Japanese warships is one of the preparations. Roosevelt personally gave this order. The executor is Benson. Unlike others, this American military attaché in Germany hates Britain very much, and by the way, he also hates Britain's younger brother Japan. I like Germany more.

  After receiving the task, he started holding a camera in one hand and banknotes in the other to find suitable prey. By chance, he came into contact with Baron Vittorio, the designer of the cruiser Nisshin. When the latter revealed the news, Bavaria was going to conduct a new turret shooting experiment recently, and the turret used was almost the same as the turret structure of the second-level main gun on the Nissin. Comrade Benson was excited and immediately sent 1,000 US dollars and expressed his willingness to visit. The Baron, who had been drinking a little at the time, slipped the check into his pocket.

  In this experiment, Benson was surprised to find that the double-mounted turret firing at full speed can actually achieve 3 shells per minute! This rate of fire is at least twice that of the current 8-inch gun in the United States! The new Brooklyn has just reached a rate of fire of 1.5 rounds per minute! If so. The six 8-inch guns of the Brooklyn sidestring are not as good as the four 8-inch guns of the Nissin. And this is only the second level main gun of the Nisshin, they also have 4 10-inch guns! This is really a sad story!

Benson, who was shocked, sent this information to the country, while looking for ways to get a closer look at the two warships. So he once again found Mr. Baron who had a deal with him. Take 10 photos for $5,000, don't do it! Benson asked in a very tactful tone. The Baron said that he needed to convince the shipyard people, and it takes time and money to convince these people. So Benson spent another 5,000 dollars. Get the opportunity to visit around the battleship.

Knowing the height of the surrounding tower cranes and the reference data, the basic appearance data of the warship can be obtained through a simple geometric calculation, and then through some other information, at least the basic identification is not a problem, but through several contacts and Spying, Benson also had a general understanding of the performance of this warship. When the ambassador to Germany asked about his attitude towards this warship. Benson's answer is simple.

"One Nisshin can deal with Brooklyn and New York at the same time. One Japanese cruiser can sweep away our entire Far East fleet, and then go back to replenish the shells, and you can attack again with a simple repair!" Benson Short A few short sentences made Mr. Ambassador almost pee!

  Actually, what Benson said is not wrong. The rate of fire of the Brooklyn’s main gun is very stale compared to the Nissin. And the earlier New York number must be more scumbag! The firepower of the main gun is not as good as that of the opponent, and the secondary guns on the New York are 12 4-inch guns and the Brooklyn is 12 5-inch guns. Compared with the 20 105mm guns on the Nishin, there is not much advantage..... ..

  And protection is not to mention. The Armored Division of New York City's 4-inch non-hardened armor! This thing can barely block high explosive bombs. The Brooklyn has hardened armor, but the armor belt is only 3 inches... If relying on the dome armor, the defense of the core compartment would be enough, but the waterline is estimated to be sieved. Benson is really not optimistic about the two armored cruisers. As for the trash in the Far East, let alone!

   "Then what would happen if the Japanese got two cruisers?" The ambassador's voice trembled slightly. Benson's answer seemed too terrifying to him.

"Then all of our cruisers that can go to the Far East can't beat the Japanese fleet together! And the average speed of the Japanese fleet is more than 19 knots, relying on geographical advantages ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ their combat power is more terrifying than paper!" Benson rolled his eyes. Some say weakly.

  "This is a very serious threat to our future strategy in Hawaii. Our closeness to the United Kingdom did not gain any benefits, but instead damaged the interests of the United States in the Far East." The ambassador said, helping his eyes.

  A steady stream of intelligence was sent from Germany to Washington. And this information finally appeared on Roosevelt's table. Look at the report on the confrontation between the US and Japan fleet in Hawaii, and then look at the two huge battleship photos on the table. Roosevelt regretted his intestines a little bit blue now! What is this TM called!

  He even understands a little bit what Simpson said when talking about the Bavarian prince. The prince’s views on some issues are terrifying, like a prophet! Almost everything he anticipated will be fulfilled in the near future.

At this time, Roosevelt once again appeared in his mind when he was visiting the prince before leaving. The prince pointed his hand to the Far East on the distant map, and then drew a large circle with a strange Smile said: "You will regret your decision today. The gate of the Far East may be closed soon!" And now this situation is gradually turning into reality!

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