Chapter 2671: 2 French people doing business

In fact, if you want to complete such a complex improvement on an already built battleship, it is absolutely impossible within half a year. First, you have to remove the central turret, and then demolish most of the superstructure. Rearrange the flue and power cabin. And various steam pipes. This also includes the redesign time. Although the underwater protrusions on the bottom of the ship can be produced elsewhere and then shipped to the shipyard for installation, this is not a small workload. Maybe, some of the bottom of the ship also needs to be removed. Try again. The workload is no less than the re-fitting of a new ship. Hell if it can be changed within half a year!

In the face of the French who were eager to sell the warship, Colonel Leahy was very impatient, but he was too embarrassed to refuse directly, and could only say that it was left to the top government to make a decision. Of course, in the report to the old Roosevelt, Colonel Leahy hardly said a good word from the French, describing the Brestany-class battleship as an outdated, outdated, expensive and almost impossible to keep up with the time of service. ! At the same time, he also wrote a letter to Sims, requesting that he also refuse to buy warships from France. Later, after another round in Paris, Colonel Leahy and his team returned to Kiel Harbor again, staring at the refitting of the German battleship.

So, in the end, the plan for relocating the Americans was to temporarily purchase four Helgoland-class fast battleships, and then add the fleet dispatched by Germany to the Pacific to form a fast fleet. As for whether to buy other warships, it is left to be observed later. At this point, the first wave of U.S. Navy ship purchases is also over!

What the Americans did not expect was that they were discussing battleship business with the French Navy in the French. The French Army is also talking about business with the Japanese! Unlike the Americans, the French navy begged the United States to buy warships. In terms of army equipment, Japan took the initiative to come to the door and purchase French equipment. What was even more surprising to the Americans was that the French navy was ready to clear the old. The difference is that the French are preparing to jointly develop a multi-purpose armored fighting vehicle with Japan!

Although the reputation of the French warships before World War I was not high, the French artillery was really good! Not to mention the 75 rapid-fire artillery. After the First World War, the US Army’s artillery also referred to the French to explain the problem, and not only the Americans, but historically, the Japanese military also favored French heavy artillery. For example, Japan was in World War II. The 240mm cannon with the farthest forward range is an example! This artillery can shoot more than 160 kilograms of shells for more than 50 kilometers, which was quite powerful at the time!

As for this plane, after purchasing the famous French gpf194mm self-propelled cannon and the 220mm Saint King’s cannon, Japan is very satisfied with the performance of the French artillery, and even plans to trial-produce the French m1917 155mm cannon. However, the Japanese are limited in their ability to experiment. The gap between the product and the genuine product is too big, which has led to the fact that most of the current cannons of the Japanese Army over 150mm are imported from France. It is not that the Japanese can't make them, but that they are not manufactured well and have insufficient production capacity. What's more embarrassing to the Japanese is that the French artillery and shells are still cheap! This is completely contrary to the reputation of French weapons!

In fact, if you think about it carefully, it is also unexpected and reasonable. After all, the French are clearing out the used goods. Some light artillery and ammunition were originally sold by the French with the idea of ​​half-selling and half-free. Only those weapons that are poorly manufactured by Japan are really sharpened and slaughtered! And with the tendency of the war to be prolonged, after the French cleared a batch of stocks, they also began to increase the price of new weapons!

As for why the French are now preparing to develop new armored units with the Japanese, the reason is very simple. On the one hand, the Japanese have such a need. To be honest, at present, Japan does not have a good solution to the wolf tank. Only the few and very expensive 105mm cannons can be used. The use of infantry explosives and Molotov cocktails can indeed make Wolf tanks withdraw from battle or get injured, but it will be fine if they are pulled back for two days. This kind of temporary but not permanent attack is not a big deal for the US military, which is gradually mastering the battlefield.

Now only on New Ireland Island, relying on topographical advantages and preset positions, the Japanese Army’s losses are at least twice that of the US Army. If it goes to New Guinea or Kalimantan, large-scale army engagements will be launched in a relatively open area. If so, how does the Japanese Army fight? Therefore, the Japanese Army needs a more reliable anti-armored combat vehicle.

Well, the Japanese will naturally compare various armored vehicles imported from Britain and France, the French ft10 tanks, Renault tanks and San Mengsha. The British mk series tanks are all within the Japanese range. After some comparison, the Japanese believed that the 6-pounder guns of the mk series tanks were too small. The 75mm rapid-fire gun of the French ft10 tank is also somewhat inadequate. San Mengcha is good, but this kind of tank is hurriedly launched after all, and there are many problems. Therefore, the Japanese hope to provide funds for the French to engage in research and development, and then come up with a tank suitable for dealing with American wolf tanks. .

And just so, the French can actually develop the next generation of armored vehicles. Although the French have realized that in future wars, the French army will not be able to compete with the Germans. As a traditional army power in Europe, it is impossible not to develop the army, and the pride of the French makes them impossible. Directly purchase German weapons as their main equipment. And now that the Japanese are suddenly willing to contribute money to help France develop a tank, then the French are naturally willing to use the Japanese as guinea pigs~www.wuxiaspot.com~ to test whether the French tanks can take on the task of fighting against world-class armored units in the future. .

Although it is called joint research and development, it is actually only part of the request made by the Japanese, and the technical staff are almost all French. Therefore, except for the final choice, the French do almost all the other time. The chief responsible for the development of this tank is the French general of World War I, General Xiafei. At this time, he is discussing the bidding plan with Major General Edmond, the famous French armored commander during the war.

"This is the ft20 tank proposed by Renault." Major General Edmond sent the first document to Xiafei. Xiafei only frowned.

"How is this different from the German wolf tank?" Xiafei asked.

"Uh, how should I put it, it can be understood that this is a wolf tank with all parts made of French goods." Major General Edmond said embarrassingly.

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