Chapter 2796: No loss in this wave

After several days of voyages, the U.S. Navy has been able to communicate with the United States through continuous transit. The basic battle report has been sent out. From the paper, the U.S. Navy has lost 4 aircraft carriers, 5 battleships and 3 ships. Armored cruisers and more than 20 destroyers plus a dozen or so submarines. The results obtained can be determined by sinking 1 Japanese aircraft carrier, seriously wounding 3 ships, sinking 3 Japanese battleships, 1 light cruiser, and more than 20 destroyers. As for the number of downed fighters, it is currently conservatively estimated that there are more than 400. More than half of them are twin-engine bombers.

The impact of this battle was quite far-reaching. Even at the end of the battle, various follow-up results had begun to ferment. Old Roosevelt almost rushed to his throat when he saw the battle report. To be honest, this loss really exceeded him. Unexpectedly, at the end of a battle, a dozen or more 10,000 tons of warships were lost, of which 9 were absolute capital ships, plus destroyers and submarines, and more than 300,000 tons of warships just went with the wind! With the loss of battleships, the casualties are also very huge. It is conservatively estimated that at least 7,000 people have died in the navy this time, and the casualties may reach 25,000!

Of course, to be honest, the results have been huge. After all, the US fleet has severely damaged Japan’s important oil production and refining bases in the former Dutch East Indies. This was a heavy blow to the Japanese economy, and it greatly consumed Japan's naval and air forces in the battle. Although simply looking at the loss of battleships, the Americans lost twice as much tonnage as Japan, but if you include the loss of land-based aviation power, this result is not unacceptable, and to be honest, the Japanese navy can be said to have exhausted their cards in this battle. Out. But the Americans are far from reaching their limits.

"No matter what, I think your Excellency the President should personally go to Hawaii to meet the returning fleet. This is the most successful expedition in the history of the United States of America. Our fleet arrived in the Philippines 20 years ago, but was defeated by the Japanese Navy. And return. And this time, we went deeper into the Japanese chassis, blasted their oil fields and factories into a pile of rubble, and repelled the encirclement and suppression of the combined fleet. This was a major victory. Maybe you think Sims and Majifen You have not done well enough, but you must show respect and gratitude to the naval officers and soldiers who participated in this battle."

Wilson's words to Roosevelt finally touched the American president. After some preparations, American President Roosevelt, Secretary of State Lan Xin, and Secretary of Naval Operations Jr. Roosevelt decided to go to Hawaii in person. Of course, the purpose of their coming here. Not only for labor, but more importantly, to communicate with the heads of navy and army and decide the next stage of strategic issues.

Of course, before Sims returns, the Navy’s problems can only be discussed with the remaining General Benson and Spruance, while the Army’s problems can be discussed with Pershing and Marshall, who rushed back to the battlefield from the front. It's not that Pershing, the black old man, is ignoring the life and death of the front line, but because the war has been fought so far, Pershing can finally pat his chest and say that the battle is stable! All that is left is to clear out the remnants of the enemy, and after spending a few months on the front line, it is time to go back and report the battle situation and communicate with other parties.

"Everyone knows that a few days ago, the United States Navy fought a series of battles with the Japanese combined fleet in the distant Sulawesi Sea. In this battle, we suffered heavy losses to the enemy, but at the same time we suffered a huge loss. Even to the extent that the foundation of the fleet was shaken, the battlefield situation has undergone major changes. I would like to hear the opinions of all of you on this issue." Old Roosevelt said. Although he didn't say it clearly, there were still some grievances hidden in the words, otherwise he would not use the words of shaking the foundation of the fleet to describe this battle.

Facing the speech of Old Roosevelt, Benson moved his lips, but after all he did not say it, because this time the US fleet has indeed suffered too much. More than half of the battleships in a single attack were sunk. The US Navy used its own facts. To prove the consequences of facing the opponent's twin bombers and main fleet at the same time under non-crushing advantage. Even if there is a big victory, that long list of losses will still make everyone ashamed.

"I want to make sure that the loss of the Japanese joint fleet is as stated in the telegram, and the remaining warships were also severely damaged, and the establishment of operations cannot be completed within three months?" Pershing asked.

"We are sure that General Sims is very serious about the statistics of the battle report. His ability and military glory should not be doubted. The Japanese fleet was also hit hard, and they lost their accumulated aviation power, including a large number of them. Twin-engine bomber." Benson said.

"So good, General Benson. If everything is as described in the battle report, then I think General Sims did a very good job this time. This operation is called the most successful operation in the history of the US Navy. All are possible. We have severely damaged the Japanese military pillars, their reserves, and their economy. Of course, the most important thing is the time and strategic initiative we won!" Pershing said.

"I feel your resentment towards the U.S. Navy is a bit big~www.wuxiaspot.com~ The little Roosevelt on the side said with dissatisfaction. After all, he is the Deputy Commander of the Naval Operations Department, and the U.S. Navy has suffered such a great loss. The most successful action in history, he thinks this is a complete irony.

"Young man, do you think I really satirize the Navy?" Pershing said with a slanted look at Roosevelt. "No, no, no, you are wrong. If I hate someone, I will not hesitate to blame or curse. I will not stumble someone behind my back. I really think that the Navy’s operation is a tactical loss. A lot, but it was very successful strategically. He completely changed the battlefield situation."

"If the Japanese Navy really wants to stay in the port for 3 months, we can not only take down the New Ireland Island, but even the entire Bismarck Islands including the New Britain Island. The Japanese Navy is gone, but the United States Although the navy suffered heavy losses, we still have a large-scale fleet on the front line. They are the kings of the sea and can completely cut off the supply from the Bismarck Islands in New Guinea. Therefore, the end of the Bismarck Islands battle will be greatly advanced, and we can even consider A supply line was deliberately flowed out to the Japanese to consume opponents." Pershing said.

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