Chapter 2689： Our own plan

President Roosevelt has approved our plan, and we can now formulate this offensive mission according to our own ideas. "At the U.S. Navy headquarters in Pearl Harbor, Sims said to Maggie with a telegram. At this time, Fletcher and Benson were also present. The top U.S. Navy officials almost gathered, but the Germans were the only ones missing!

"Should we not inform General Su Xiong about this offensive?" Old Fletcher said. On the one hand, he believed that it would be very impolite not to tell the allies when making such a plan. On the one hand, from the bottom of his heart, old Fletcher believes that the German fleet is still very reliable, and its combat effectiveness is max. You can disagree with the Germans’ suggestions, but you must respect the Germans’ fists!

"I will inform General Su Xiong. After all, it is a courtesy. The German Navy is unlikely to participate in our operation this time. They may only use 1 or 2 capital ships at most. Repair is needed. Because the specifications of the two navies are different, the severely damaged Bavarian-class battleship needs to be repaired back home, and the next wave of German support is estimated to be very late, because they are now busy delivering the battleship to us. . The German Navy must ensure the size of its fleet."

"So, if nothing happens, only the battleship Mecklenburg and the aircraft carrier Zeppelin will participate in this maritime offensive. General Su Xiong may not participate in this battle, but Lieutenant General Riddle is possible." Mus said.

"Well, in this case, we will have less trouble." Old Fletcher sighed and said, to be honest, he really didn't like this kind of political calculation. It is true that the Su Xiong fleet has indeed lost the qualification to become an independent combat force. The four majestic Bavarian-class battleships have only one remaining for normal use, and then the Zeppelin aircraft carrier.

As an imperial admiral, Su Xiong was indeed inappropriate to command two capital ships. Germans cannot afford to lose this person. Therefore, if the U.S. Navy does not invite Su Xiong to serve as the highest command level, then Su Xiong will be excluded from the command level of this operation. Of course, if the Germans ask to continue to participate in this battle as an observer, it is of course possible, but it is estimated that the Germans will not be able to hold back this face.

Therefore, there is no doubt that after excluding Su Xiong, if German warships participate in this battle, then Raidel must lead the team, and he is a lieutenant general and has limited forces in his hands, so naturally he cannot make a major contribution to the battle decision. influences. As a result, the Americans have solved a problem that has always existed before but most people can avoid, that is, the German fleet is not obedient! Although Su Xiong's "not very obedient" saved the army of old Fletcher and Pershing to some extent, it is estimated that no commander likes such a subordinate! Sims doesn't like it, and the US government can even describe it as disgust!

The so-called **** decides the head, so maybe Sims doesn't like to make such a deliberate plan. If he puts aside each other's position in his heart, Sims is still willing to make friends with Su Xiong and Raidel. But now, Sims must take the lead in formulating this plan that allows the Germans to contribute while not allowing the Germans to speak. Generally speaking, this idea is a bit wicked. But Sims did it anyway. Regarding Sims's approach, even the most pro-German Maggie Finn did not say anything, which means that the top US Navy has reached an agreement, and Fletcher, who has just been considered a high-level, can only express regret.

"Okay, let's start talking about business now!" Sims cleared up his emotions and said: "We are going to launch an offensive, led by the U.S. Navy. We will cross the New Ireland Island. The main Japanese fleet has not fully recovered. At that time, take the initiative and use our naval guns and carrier-based aircraft to attack Japanese bases, ports, and various facilities in the former Dutch East Indies! Cut off the Japanese navy’s lines of communication and at the same time severely damage the Japanese war potential. If we can, we They will even reach Kalimantan and burn their oil fields!"

"Attacking Kalimantan?" When Sims said these words, Fletcher was stunned. He really did not expect his boss to have such a big ambition! "Well, we have to cross the depths of the Japanese navy and army to reach the Kalimantan Island, which is fortified by layers. Such a long-distance expedition is definitely not hidden. Our final result is likely to be facing the Japanese fleet and land-based forces that are waiting for them. Aviation power. Once a war is fought in an extremely unfavorable situation, the consequences are very likely to be disastrous." Old Fletcher thought for a while and said.

"Actually, I think the most realistic thing is to attack Japanese facilities on the island of New Guinea. It would be better to use carrier-based aircraft to attack airports during the day and use battleship artillery to attack ports or coastal facilities at night. We can even separate a small The fleet comes to break diplomatic relations at sea and completely isolate the island of New Guinea." Old Fletcher made a rather conservative proposal.

"This can only serve a very limited tactical purpose. The Japanese are not stupid. They have already considered the possibility of shelling along the coast. Therefore, most important military facilities, such as airports, warehouses, factories, etc. They are all built far away from the coastlineEven in the port, they have also deployed minefields on the periphery and may have arranged submarines. Of course, the most important thing is that it is impossible for us to completely block New Guinea. Yes, the Japanese can use British ships to transport supplies. Although we have implemented a long-range blockade of eastern Australia, the United States has no plans to go to war with the British."

"So, as a result, our attack on the island of New Guinea has become a bit tasteless. The value of coastal port targets is not as great as we thought, and we will also risk being attacked by Japanese land-based aviation forces and submarine forces. "Sims said.

"But through the attack on the island of New Guinea, we can at least cut off the route of Japanese supplies to the Bismarck Islands. In this way, if through the efforts of the navy, we can take the island of New Ireland and then the island of New Britain. , Then it can be regarded as a major battle victory." Old Fletcher himself is still more inclined to conservative plans, as well as tactically flat push.

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