Chapter 2175： New partner two

The Americans’ ability to plan industrial and war equipment is still very high. Take the destroyer as an example. In less than a year, the Americans have completed more than 100 Wikis-type destroyers! What is this concept? In terms of tonnage, the number of destroyers supplemented by the Americans in a year can fully support the establishment of two high seas fleets! Don't forget that although the German Navy has destroyers of more than 2,000 tons, most of them are around 1,000 tons or even lower.

And what about the American standard battleship? Beginning in Nevada, and later in New Mexico, Tennessee and even Maryland-class battleships equipped with 16-inch guns under construction. In fact, they are all modified from a mold! To some extent, it is also a kind of standardization. And this kind of standardization is naturally convenient in terms of maintenance, maintenance, and combat use. For example, the ship types are similar, so it is easier to move uniformly.

As for the history of World War II? Whether it is the Essex-class aircraft carrier, the Independence-class light aircraft carrier, the Fletcher-class destroyer, the Liberty ship, these weapons of the US Navy are still somewhat technically flawed, but there is no doubt that these warships are very suitable for production. ! The Americans used 19 months to build an aircraft carrier and a week to complete a Liberty ship. This is not only the strength of the American industry, but the design that is extremely suitable for mass production is also very important.

(What do you say that the Americans equipped almost all aircraft with 50 machine guns are also a model of industrialization? Sorry, this is really a brain problem.... The power of 50 machine guns is still worse for the 2 fighter aircraft, as for the F86. Using a 50 machine gun is a brain-dead...)

"Who is the commander of this American fleet?" Earl Spey asked.

"It is said that it is Major General Sims. He once served as a battle fleet commander and also visited the High Seas Fleet. He is a backbone member of the American first-line navy generals. As for the level? It seems to be fair?" Count Lukner said. "But we don't need to worry. According to the content of the telegram, the combined fleet is under your command. Except for the use of aviation power, they will completely obey your orders."

"Let's do this first, how are we preparing for crossing the Strait of Gibraltar this time?" Earl Spey asked.

"All warships have been fully prepared. In order to prevent lightning strikes, we have specially added cork and foamed cement to the empty storage compartments of the watertight compartment to prevent water ingress. The channel has been tested several times and deployed in France. The Moroccan air force is also monitoring the British fleet in the Gibraltar Fortress. According to their report, there are no capital ships inside the fortress. All auxiliary ships were sunk or blocked by airdropped mines in the port. At the same time, no trace of submarines were found in the strait. , The British seem to have given up." Luknar Earls Report.

"This is not good news." Earl Spey said: "The British will definitely not let us go back easily, and if we don't set up a blockade in Gibraltar, then they must be quite sure to stop us in the North Sea or the Norwegian Sea. And the British can definitely expect the High Seas Fleet to respond."

"According to information from the headquarters, the British seem to have restored the North Sea blockade and redeployed a large number of air forces in the Orkney Islands and the Shetland Islands. We may have to engage the large fleet within the operational radius of the British land-based aviation forces. Now," Count Luknar said.

"His Royal Highness has made arrangements. He will solve this problem before we go back. Just do our own thing." There are things in the Mediterranean Fleet that no one but Earl Spey knows. So the earl didn't say much.

At the same time, at the port of Havana, Cuba, thousands of miles away from the Mediterranean Sea, Major General Sims, who was about to set off for Europe, met a special guest here. This person has also had his own brilliance and his own helplessness. He has served two fleets, but compared with those admirals who fought hard and won the final victory, his journey is a bit sad. It is not that he is not dedicated. , It's not that his ability is limited, but luck is a bit sad, and this person is the current U.S. Rear Admiral Ma Jifen.

As one of the few people in the entire U.S. Navy who have experienced large-scale naval battles and have survived to the present, even though Majifen’s record is relatively sad, he still has a great say in the Navy. Sometimes defeat is also a qualification. It's better than a rookie who has never experienced a big battle, and Sims obviously belongs to the latter!

So, Sims didn't have a trace of arrogance when facing the U.S. Navy "Major General". I was even a little ashamed, because just yesterday, as special envoys of the Admiralty, Ma Jifen and Sims watched the bombing performance of the carrier-based aircraft detachment of an aircraft carrier. How can I say, the effect is very unsatisfactory. It was even dubbed "Monkey Throwing Grenade" by an accompanying government official below!

However, apart from these things, Sims really can’t be blamed After all, if the Germans are the first movers, they are prepared before the war, and the British are the followers, and they started to study soon after the war began. Then the Americans are undoubtedly the lagging ones. Before the Americans did this, Britain and Germany had already experienced large-scale actual combat, but what about the Americans? Except in the exercise field, there is only simulation on the ground. The time is short, the task is heavy, and there are no traversers. The Americans have achieved good results now. However, it is a pity that war is an honest question.

"What advice do you have for this action?" After a brief greeting, Sims decisively chose to enter the topic.

"Listen more and express less opinions, and do what you can do." Ma Jifen said.

"Do what you can do?" Sims asked. He was very clear about the first half of the sentence. This time the highest commander of the combined US-German fleet was a German and he naturally had to obey the order. As for the second half, he did not quite understand.

"From the simulated air battle between us and the German pilots, our lads are still qualified in air combat and reconnaissance. So, this time, you can do the air defense mission. For the sea attack, We have to avoid as much as possible." Ma Jifen said.

"What if the Germans ask our carrier-based aircraft to attack the British fleet?" Sims said a little unhappy.

"First, the Germans should not make similar demands. Second, if they are made, then you can tactfully refuse. Well, that's it." Ma Jifen said.

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