Chapter 2516: Missed opportunity two

But this is not the case when a large-scale night battle breaks out. For example, with the size of the Japanese fleet, if 12 fast battleships come out and bring dozens of various auxiliary battleships to kill, then the large fleet size It's not easy to hide, maybe the British can do it, but the Japanese without special training will definitely not do it! Moreover, the German fleet can use long-range seaplanes to keep an eye on the Japanese fleet before nightfall. As long as the Japanese fleet does not move before nightfall, then based on the speed calculation, it is unlikely that the Japanese fleet will stop the German fleet. . Everything is risky. When it is necessary to change the situation of the battle, it is straightforward to have 60% certainty. Where can you find the so-called perfect solution!

As for the question of how to recover the long-range seaplane? This is a very easy solution. Let the seaplane fly overnight, or land in a certain sea area, and the destroyer will replenish fuel before flying back. Even in case of loss, it is also the need of war.... Very cold-blooded, but also very realistic!

"I don't think we need to take such actions at present. The main goal of the navy is to ensure the fire support and safety of the landing site. We have just established a firm foothold on the beach and established a strong and powerful artillery position in the army. Before, we should not perform missions with greater risks too early. You know, today, our dreadnought fleet is also involved in fire support, which is a drain on our naval combat capabilities, and you and your fleet It is an important pillar to ensure the maritime superiority of this battle. In this case, it is not appropriate to risk a little victory. After all, even if it is 500 aircraft, not a Bavarian-class battleship is valuable." Benson hesitated again and again. , Still rejected Su Xiong's plan in a tactful tone.

It’s not that Benson didn’t know that if it dragged on, the sea power balance between the United States and Japan would develop in a direction that would not be conducive to the US military. But Benson had his own ideas. Artillery positions to suppress the Japanese long-range artillery, and then establish airfields in some areas, then the U.S. Navy can be separated from the heavy ground support mission, and can also rely on land-based aircraft to make up for the lack of sea power. For one thing, even though the overall state of the fleet is declining, because there are fewer tasks, there are more forces to deal with the Japanese fleet.

Therefore, Benson’s approach can be described as stable. First focus on ensuring that the Army can stand firm, and then consider other things. You can’t say that his approach is wrong, because this is in line with the principle that there can only be one strategic goal at the same time. The most critical part of this question is, can the Army gain a foothold in a short time? Regarding this question, Su Xiong didn't know, because he was not a road game, Major General Karls was not easy to say, after all, they knew too little about the Japanese army, so this question entered an endless loop!

"Your Excellency, what I want to remind you is that if the Japanese send armored cruisers to break the mission, then your country’s maritime transportation line may be very tricky, and my fleet may need to deal with it. In addition, The Japanese fleet may launch an offensive in the dark, and our battlefield is very large. If it is just passive defense, it is not good. We need to make the Japanese forces feel the pressure too, so that they dare not act rashly." Su Xiong decided to persuade them finally. once.

"Is the Japanese armored cruiser? If I remember correctly, there were only 2 of those 4 armored cruisers that year, and even if they were dispatched, our new armored cruiser would be enough to cope with it. This is nothing to worry about. .

"As for the second point? I think even though the Japanese army has the advantage of the overall fleet speed, they dare not fight with the United States fleet, whether it is day or night. If it is a small fleet, I think your fleet is enough. I can understand your offensive talents and talents, but I want to say that our environment of engagement is not the type of engagement that you did not need to consider other situations in the Indian Ocean. Our core is to ensure the safety of the army. ." Admiral Benson said.

"Huh." Su Xiong let out a breath. "Okay, I'll talk about this later." In fact, Su Xiong just prepared to say that the Japanese captured the Rurik-class warships in the Russian Far East, but there is no basis for this statement and it can only be a guess. , The Americans will not believe it, and if it is only the harassment of the armored cruiser, the Americans are indeed adequate to deal with it. As for the conservative policy or the active offensive policy, who is more correct? Whether the Army can stand firm or not is more of judgment and speculation.

Many military decisions are based on incomplete intelligence. Sometimes some decisions do not have sufficient reason. To a certain extent, they are really emotional. Therefore, although Su Xiong's words are also reasonable, in the absence of evidence, it is expected that Benson will not be convinced in the end.

"When the war was stuck in a stalemate, we were all looking for levers that could change the situation on the battlefield. What I found was to take the initiative to attack the Japanese airfields, and then gradually expand to the ports. Even if the Japanese army cannot be seriously damaged, we can Delay the Japanese offensive plan and consume opponents. This will change the situation that is unfavorable to the US-German coalition forces in this maritime war of attrition."

"However, the American idea is to stabilize ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ and then use the army's consolidated position to deny the navy. After all, if the army can have a consolidated airfield, then there will be no restrictions on the insufficient combat effectiveness of the US naval aviation. , You can’t say it’s wrong, because I don’t have evidence. But from my personal perspective, I don’t like to pin my hopes on other arms, especially when this hope is still far away."

"I have more than 70% assurance that my fleet can retreat. Even if it is unsuccessful, General Benson can carry out his previous plan, but in the end, Admiral Benson decided to give up and focus on stability. In my opinion, the action is tantamount to handing over the final initiative. The battle cannot be said to be a failure, but it is clear that the huge cost may lead to a Pinos-style victory in this war, and the outcome of the battle may shake the United States. Man’s determination to fight.” In his memoirs, Admiral Su Xiong described the situation at that time.

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