Chapter 2555: Can't hold it two

　　 That's great. When most people saw it, since their own strength has been consumed for other reasons, it would be irrational to launch an attack at this time! Why would Su Xiong judge that the Japanese navy is ready to launch an offensive?

The reason for this is simple. From a strategic point of view, once the situation on the frontline is found to have deteriorated due to some unexpected factors, the chief military officer has only two options. The first option is to act immediately while still having enough power in his hands. Go for a wave, and then reverse the decline of the front line. And the other option is naturally to choose to shrink quickly, compress the front, temporarily disengage from contact, and talk about other factors after we have settled! The most taboo is to continue to wait tepidly, and then the final result is to boil the frog in warm water!

　　 That's great, will the Japanese joint fleet withdraw? Certainly not! The reason is simple. If the Japanese navy leaves, what will happen to the at least 150,000 elite Japanese troops still on the island of New Ireland? And if the island of New Ireland is finished, what about the follow-up troops and logistics supply units of at least 100,000 in the southern island of New Guinea? For Japan, 250,000 divisions were lost in a battle. It is estimated that no one can afford this responsibility?

　　 Of course, this is not simply a question of who is responsible, but it means that if 250,000 army elites are lost, then it is like tearing down the first piece of dominoes! The U.S. military can quickly take down the entire Bismarck Islands, and then face the island of Guinea across the sea. After a short recovery, it can immediately attack the island of Guinea. At that time, the Japanese army has lost a lot of elite defenses. Guinea? At that time, the Americans can calmly establish naval and air bases, and then the Japanese combined fleet must retreat thousands of kilometers, and if all this happens, I am afraid that the war will have just passed less than 4 months! Therefore, in the face of this situation that may collapse at any time, the joint fleet does not want to go but also goes!

As for the mission of the Japanese fleet attack this time is a respite for the Japanese army on the island after severe damage to the US fleet, or to use a tactical victory to cover the retreat of elite troops on the island, it is hard to say, after all. Su Xiong didn't know much about the army. He didn't understand the Japanese army's plans and psychological tolerance.

　　 That's great. Judging from the strategic situation, the Japanese navy might be reckless, but only told Su Xiong and others about the trend of the Japanese to do it, but the exact time is still uncertain. But if combined with the other actions of the Japanese navy, Su Xiong can clearly feel that the sea war is approaching!

　　 Japanese submarines are too active recently! Whether in the vicinity of the landing site or in the eastern section of the landing site under his responsibility, the number of Japanese submarines suddenly increased! It even attracted the attention of Benson and others, which is one of the reasons why Benson was unwilling to agree to Pershing's request for fire support. And just like the submarine, Japan's air reconnaissance force began to be active. Now, both the Americans and the Germans have a feeling of wind and rain coming all over the building!

　　 Someone may have said that since Virtue is aware that the sea war is about to begin, Su Xiong is no better than Benson. This statement is purely from the perspective of intelligence. After all, the Americans must have more intelligence than the Germans. However, the experience and level of Su Xiong will be reflected in the next step, because the Americans only know that the naval battle is about to begin. But I don't know that this war needs a fuse!

　　 There is an inevitability when a real large-scale maritime battle erupts, but at the same time, some special things are needed to induce it at the time of the specific outbreak! For example, when Earl Spey took the initiative to attack the fleet at night, the fuse was that a French battleship was damaged by a submarine. For another example, in the Battle of Dogger Sandbanks commanded by Crown Prince Ruprecht, the Crown Prince pretended to move the main force of the fleet to Kiel in the early stage, and dispatched the Hipper fleet to periodically feign actions that triggered the naval battle. The key factor.

　　 A true nb general will discover and make good use of this factor. And Su Xiong faintly discovered the key, and realized what the opportunity for this naval battle started!

　　 "Your Excellency, the telegram of the US military." A staff officer sent the telegram that he had just received to Su Xiong.

　　 "Well, everyone, after a month of rest, we should go." After a while, Su Xiong read the telegram in his hand and handed it to Raidel next to him.

　　 Five hours later, the high-ranking German navy and army once again came to Admiral Benson's flagship. Ryder was temporarily absent because he wanted to command the German fleet. After all, for the U.S. fleet, it needs more vigilance at night than during the day.

"Now that the entire campaign has entered a critical stage, we must launch an offensive that can change the situation on the battlefield. My purpose is simple. At the same time, we will launch an offensive on the western plateau and eastern hilly areas. We must force the Japanese army to divide, and then cover and compare. In the small Gaoyan area, we will play field battles with us! If we can win, then in the east, we can compress the depth of the Japanese defense, and in the west, we can get an airport~www.wuxiaspot.com~ So, I hope This time the navy can do its best to support us." Pershing said.

　　 "The requirements are somewhat high. The Japanese fleet may launch an offensive at any time, and we must maintain the state of the fleet." Benson said helplessly. "Before a large-scale naval battle with the Japanese fleet, it is difficult for the navy to meet your request, sorry."

　　 "Damn, I'm going to die this day? Do you know how to be euphemistic." Marshall said that he didn't understand the straightforward conversation between the two sides...

"If there is a choice, the navy thinks that it would be better to engage the Japanese navy first and then consider launching a land offensive. As long as the Japanese fleet retreats, we can support ground operations without reservation. The Japanese can't hold on anymore. , Our naval blockade is very effective, their navy must take offensive action to be able to reverse the current unfavorable situation." Sims said.

　　 "So how long is this time? Two days? One week? One month?" Pershing leaned forward slightly, his tone full of unkindness.

"In fact, we are stuck in an endless loop. The navy needs to engage with the Japanese fleet before it can release the restrictions on land support. And the army cannot be sure of victory without the help of the navy. Then we change our thinking now, if we can pass If some kind of illusion induces the Japanese navy to take the initiative, then we can not only maintain the advantage in naval battles, but also unlock ground support operations as early as possible! After all, even after the naval battle is over, the main gun life will be reached, and the accuracy and muzzle velocity will be improved. It can still be used to support the ground offensive." At this moment Su Xiong suddenly put forward his own opinions!

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