Chapter 2736: Plan Three

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"Okay, let's now discuss the next question. If our aircraft carrier squadron successfully completes the mission, how do we face the battleship forces of the Japanese Joint Fleet? We assume that the two Nagato-class battleships are already in service." Mus said.

"There are 11 battleships on both sides, and the Japanese have three weak ships equipped with 14-inch artillery. Whether it is any warship in our fleet, it can easily overwhelm or even kill the opponent. But our remaining warships are When facing the Nagato and Fuso-class, it is a disadvantage. Our 16-inch naval gun may not penetrate the core compartment of the Fuso-class, but the 16-inch gun of Nagato and the 15-inch gun of Fuso can pose a threat to all American battleships. The 13.5-inch vertical armor is too bad, and the defense design of the Colorado-class battleship is not improved compared to the previous one." Sims said.

"By the way, I also want to remind that the combat effectiveness of the Colorado and New Mexico will be reduced due to the bombing problem. This must be noted." Majifen said.

"Well, let’s follow the order of the fundamentalist artillery battles. Let’s arrange the theoretical order first. My Maryland will fight with a Nagato-class battleship. Then who will be responsible for the other Nagato-class battleship? ? Colorado or Tennessee?" Sims said.

Sims’ words surprised everyone here. After all, according to normal operations, when two fleets of similar size and strength engage in battle between capital ships, it should be a strong ship versus a strong ship, and a weak ship versus a weak ship. , This is not necessarily the best way, but it is the safest way.

There is not much time to really play Tianji horse racing. This kind of more radical method is only used when one party is ready to fight. For example, in the Great Battle in the Norwegian Sea, Ruprecht used the most elite battleship against Jericho's fleet, while Hipper was allowed to contain the most elite troops of the British army. Anyone who has participated in the war knows the risks involved. It is also clear to include Americans. If the Bavarians did not quickly defeat the Jericho fleet, or Hipper collapsed first, the consequences would be really bad.

In fact, the situation of the US fleet against the Japanese fleet this time is not as good as when the German Navy dealt with the large fleet. Ruprecht has multiple insurances. The fleet itself has aviation advantages. There are land-based aviation forces from Norway. The Spey fleet is rushing to the battlefield. Hard power is also good. But what about the US Navy this time? Even if the tactics of Logan and Mitchell are successful, the US fleet still suffers from battleships, and the limit number of the Japanese fleet into the battlefield is 13 battleships, 11 super fearless and 2 fearless! At this time, Sims dared to use this tactic, undoubtedly taking a huge risk!

"Tennessee, this is our battleship with the best combat effectiveness. The 12 14-inch guns are better than the 6 16-inch guns. As long as the distance is not very close, Tennessee can still last for a while." Ma Jifen thought for a while and said.

"So good, the remaining 6 Fuso-class battleships can be dealt with by the Colorado and the other 5 standard battleships." Sims said, the Fuso-class battleships are of similar level, and the American standard battleship is almost one. It is drawn in a mold, so there is nothing to choose from.

"General Ryder, we have created the best environment for your battle. If the plan goes well, you will face the weakest warship in the Japanese Navy. I hope that the prestige of the German Imperial Navy can be carried forward in your hands." Sim Said.

"We will do our best." Raidel nodded and said.

"In the most ideal situation, General Rydell and the Mississippi will deal with two King Kong-class battlecruisers. As long as our luck is not particularly bad, we can severely damage or destroy the two King Kong-class ships within half an hour. Then we will With a numerical advantage, General Ryder will attack the Japanese 14-inch artillery fast battleship with other friendly forces. The Mississippi will participate in the battle against the Fuso class. If this is the case, we will not lose at least. But now we must consider In another case, if the Japanese fleet also pulls up two dreadnoughts, then what should we do." Sims asked.

"My two armored cruisers can temporarily withstand two Japanese first-generation dreadnoughts." Little Fletcher said.

"Do you use two brand-new armored cruisers to block the two Dreadnoughts? I don’t think this is good. The 3 old armored cruisers of the Second Armored Cruiser Squadron can fully bear the pressure on the two Japanese Dreadnoughts. The new fast armored cruisers It should give full play to the high-speed advantage, used to tear apart the Japanese auxiliary battleship defense line, and guide the destroyer force to launch a lightning strike against the Japanese main fleet." Raidel said.

"Well, I also agree with General Rydell's opinion. The first armored cruiser squadron would be better at a critical moment for lightning strikes than on the battle line. Of course, when the lightning strikes are launched, this will have to go through. Do some research, if the Japanese also bring the two dreadnoughts, then we will follow General Ryder's plan." Sims said.

"To send a telegram to the submarine force asking them to redeploy the cordon and strengthen reconnaissance in the eastern Sulawesi Sea. We must grasp the movements of the Japanese fleet. The destroyer force can also send two detachments to expand the cordon."

"The Japanese air station on Tarau Island is also very troublesome~www.wuxiaspot.com~Can we get rid of them?" Ma Jifen asked.

"It's difficult. Talau Island is at the eastern end of Sulawesi. The Japanese fleet is likely to be waiting for us with this as its core. Even if we attacked Tana Island, it is difficult to get out. You should be very clear. The current fleet’s top speed is only 18 knots. If you use naval guns to attack at night, you will definitely be caught by the Japanese combined fleet during the day, and our remaining land attack ammunition reserves are no longer enough, and if you use an aircraft carrier, the attack is not strong enough. We only have less than 200 planes. Even if they are all bombers, we don't have 80 tons of ammunition." Mitchell said.

"Talau Island? We may not be able to destroy the Japanese air force on this island, but it does not prevent us from using this as a bait to launch our plan." At this moment Rydell spoke, "The Talau Islands are indeed Very important, the Japanese may also think of this, and if we use a silly shot to attract the Japanese aircraft carrier fleet, we may have some unexpected benefits. We are not the first to take the aircraft carrier of the Japanese combined fleet Exclude it? This is a great opportunity!"

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