Chapter 1626： U.S. Army Observer Group II

Chapter 1626 U.S. Army Observer Group (2)

"Of course, in recent years, the Japanese have established some elite troops. For example, the Fukuoka 7th Armored Division I encountered before. In terms of combat effectiveness, with the same number of people, it is equivalent to the British and French first-line armored divisions, but unfortunately, The number of such units is too small." The prince added.

Regarding the Japanese Army and the Russian Army, this topic will be considered a small topic in various military forums in later generations. Generally speaking, people generally argue in two places, one is the Russo-Japanese War and the other is Nominkan. , As for the later Soviet Red Army attacking the Kwantung Army, well, this is crushing.

Let me talk about the Russo-Japanese War. The performance of the Japanese Army was pretty good, especially in the field, but it started to fight badly at the Lushunkou Fortress. That time should be the time when the strength of the Japanese and European troops was the closest.

And what about the Battle of Nomenkan? The Soviet army had absolute ground firepower superiority, but the Japanese army began to have air superiority. At that time, the Japanese army aviation combat effectiveness was not bad. Although the Soviet army won in the end, the loss was not small. However, at that time, the Soviet army's combat effectiveness was almost at a historical low point. There was no way. The Great Purge was just over. After that, everyone knows the performance of the Soviet Red Army against the Germans on the Eastern Front, so I won't say more...

Therefore, based on various historical data, the Japanese army is actually at the same level as the second-tier European army when it is the most powerful. The level of infantry and grassroots officers is good, but the higher the level, the worse.

And if it is placed on this plane, that is, when confronted below the military level, it belongs to the second-rate in Europe, (of course, it is the elite of the Russian army at the beginning of the war.) Some elite troops are considered to be European quasi-first. For example, the Fukuoka Division has almost the same combat effectiveness as the British and French troops. (Of course, the Anglo-French staff in the Japanese army played a major role.) If it reaches the group army level, when all kinds of long-range cannons, large-caliber siege guns, and train guns are launched, the Japanese will be decisive.

Then after listening to the prince’s analysis, a group of Americans suddenly felt that they were under great pressure, because if nothing else, judging from the current situation, the U.S. Army is absolutely incomparable. As for hitting the Russians? may? probably? almost? Shouldn't it be as good as the beginning of the Russian army?

"In fact, if you consider that the future combat environment is combat on tropical islands in Southeast Asia, Japanese troops who are familiar with the terrain and have conducted targeted training may have an advantage. Especially jungle and mountain combat will be your country’s biggest weakness. After all, your country’s military No similar targeted training has been conducted.” Ruprecht finally sprinkled salt on the American heart.

As for the combat effectiveness of the US military? It can only be said that you can’t expect the U.S. military that has not participated in the war to have a good record. In fact, the performance of the Americans on the battlefield in history can only be described in general, even in the Battle of Saint-Mière. In the first American-led war, the Americans won, and the exchange ratio was very beautiful. But if you look at the power balance between the two sides, it can only be said that there is nothing to be proud of.

The U.S. Army has concentrated 17 infantry divisions (including 3 French divisions) on the front line. The opponents are 7 broken divisions and 3 reserve divisions. The strength of the army is as high as doubled. The artillery division has 2,900 artillery against Germany 560. The aircraft division 1,100 vs. 200 tanks, the U.S. military has 273 tanks, let alone Germany... The environment in which the two sides are fighting is not an extreme environment like island operations or mountain operations similar to World War II. Winning this kind of battle is actually not something to be proud of...

Of course, one thing that needs to be mentioned is that the U.S. Army has a strong adaptability to the yard, and at the same time it has made rapid progress, both in World War I and World War II.

"Then your Royal Highness believes that if the U.S. and Japan go to war in the future, how should the U.S. Army's strategy and tactics be formulated?" Pershing has no objection to Ruprecht's evaluation of the U.S. Army. After all, the U.S. Army's previous record does not matter. The War of Independence is not won on our own, so what is there to brag about? So Pershing would like to ask something more realistic.

"First of all, we need to make sure that whether it is in Guinea or Kalimantan, it is very difficult to completely clean up the Japanese army by military means. It is even an impossible task for the US Army." Said.

"Are you talking about complicated terrain and limited forces?" Pershing asked.

"This is just one aspect. Your country does not want to fight a long-running war like this one that has exhausted its national power. This is subjective, and objectively, the complex island situation and unfamiliar environment are one aspect, and another aspect. Yes, whether it is on Guinea or Kalimantan, your country cannot completely cut off the foreign aid of the Japanese. In history, in a situation similar to a siege, if the foreign aid cannot be cut off, then what is the result, you can go to see the war History." Ruprecht said with a smile.

"This is a naval problem." An American officer made a helpless gesture. Well, in the eyes of world powers, the U.S. Navy is less reliable than the Army, but the Japanese Navy's evaluation is quite high!

"No is not a navy problem, but a problem with Britain and France. Whether it is Guinea or Kalimantan, there are British colonies, and Japanese goods can be transported by British merchant ships. To the British colony, and then transported by land to the Japanese army." The old black man Pershing said with a sigh. This is why the US government does not intend to completely kill Japan. It is not that it does not want to, but it is difficult. Even if Britain and France are weaker, the United States cannot go to war with Britain, France and Japan. As long as the British and French support them, the so-called blockade is useless.

"Of course, the United States is not without a chance of winning in this war. Otherwise, your country will not prepare so seriously. The damage of the war does not only refer to the casualties on the station, but more importantly, the consumption of a country’s national power. It is possible for Britain and France to provide transportation, equipment, and even mercenaries for the Japanese, but none of this is free!"

"Compared to Japan, the biggest advantage of the United States is not in the military, but in the economy and overall national strength. The United States can continue to fight for a year or even longer, but it is absolutely impossible for Japan to consume 1 in the distant Southeast Asia and the Americans. Years! Don’t forget that there are also thousands of kilometers from Japan to Southeast Asia. The US Navy can kill the Japanese with submarines, and so can the Army.”

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