Chapter 1,252 Follow-Up Reaction
Chapter 1252 Follow-up reaction
This is not only to take care of the psychology of the participating pilots, but more importantly, if reconstructed, these pilots will no longer have to participate in combat for a considerable period of time, so they can be used as seeds to support new units, and if they are dispersed to other participating units, , then it will really be used as cannon fodder. As for the problem of insufficient combat effectiveness of the aviation force? This, at worst, will delay some unnecessary attack plans. In Lieutenant General Trenchard's view, it would be better to cancel the Dardanelles Battle, otherwise I don't know how many aviation elites will be wasted in this bottomless pit!
"What do you think about the next step of the plan? This is the battle report given to His Excellency Churchill. Please take a look. If there are no objections, I will send it out today." At this time, Lieutenant General Sturdy, the naval representative next to him, asked road.
"Sinked two fast battleships and severely damaged the other two?!" Lieutenant General Trenchard looked at the results column in the battle report and frowned slightly. Lieutenant General Trenchard's assessment is not just based on the battle report, he also has strong analytical skills. The two ships that were sunk were the two in Constantinople, and the other fast battleship that was severely damaged was the Ere The Resaldière during the Battle of Leigh. Considering the size of the C fleet, the interceptions encountered, and the remaining ammunition, he did not believe that single-digit bombers could severely damage a fast battleship and an armored cruiser at the same time.
"The flagship of the Russian High Seas Fleet was destroyed by two German fast battleships in Kerch. Count Luckner's fleet, which was supposed to go north to Romania, only arrived with one armored cruiser, and did not encounter the Suman Osman I at sea. , so we think this ship should have been severely damaged." Lieutenant General Sturdy said.
"Is there anyone who confirms the results of the battle like this? It really opened my eyes." There was a hint of sarcasm in Lieutenant General Trenchard's words.
"The Russian Black Sea Fleet is finished. It can be expected that if the Imperial Navy does not intervene, the Black Sea and the Balkans will soon fall in the future. And we need a reason to intervene now." Lieutenant General Sturdy said. Obviously, the lieutenant general also knew that this so-called confirmation of the victory was watery, but in the eyes of the senior management, they needed a big victory as the basis for their next move. If the Allied Mediterranean Fleet was severely damaged, then the subsequent Dardanelle The Channel Battle can naturally be launched, and if it is not severely damaged, it will be difficult for Britain to pass this plan, and as long as it hesitates, Russia will be really in danger. After all, next year, the German Eastern Front Army, which has entered the state, is likely to penetrate deep into Russia! There is no need to occupy all the places, let Russia's internal resources be exhausted, and the economy and production collapse on their own!
"What's more, you are not sure that the Germans must have only lost three fast battleships, right?" Finally, Lieutenant General Sturdy asked. Judging from the battle report, the Suman Osman I was suspected of being hit. If it hits a torpedo, serious damage is still possible. Therefore, on this issue, Lieutenant General Trenchard has no hard evidence to support his opinion, and to some extent, the bomber force's achievement of such results is a good thing for future development.
finally,
Lieutenant General Sturdy's report was successfully sent to the British Admiralty. After receiving this battle report, Churchill and others became busy again! But this time, Churchill's partner was no longer Sir Fisher, who had resigned due to the fault. Henry Jackson took over the latter's position and was ambitious, preparing to seek a breakthrough in areas other than the North Sea. But even so, after seeing the huge losses of the Royal Air Force, I was surprised!
"88 bombers and more than 500 crew members were lost in World War I. I can guarantee that those in the Air Force will never dare to carry out such an action again!" Jackson couldn't help but shook his head.
"But we have completed the mission after all, haven't we? Well, although we also caught up with the Russian Black Sea Fleet this time, our advantage has been formed. There are only two fast battleships available to the Allied Mediterranean Fleet, and a quasi-dreadnought battleship With 1 remaining ship and 1 armored cruiser, the French and Japanese fleets can steadily suppress their opponents, and our large number of pre-dreadnoughts can definitely complete ground support operations. We can choose to land in the Dardanelles Strait, You can also push it directly from Greece.”
At best, Churchill sympathized with the loss of the Air Force. In addition to sympathizing with the loss of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, he also felt a little gloating. The Russians who lost the Black Sea Fleet may not be able to deal with the issue of the ownership of Constantinople in the future. Was there some kind of accident? British imperialist Churchill said in his heart.
"Greece has decided to stand on our side?" Jackson said with some surprise.
"Of course, when the French fleet and the Japanese fleet appear in the Mediterranean again, they have no choice! Standing on the side of the winner is the only choice for the Greeks. I don't think King Hope will be naive enough to see the situation clearly. ." Churchill said with some pride.
"That means we don't even need to dispatch the Super Dauntless. The French and Japanese fleets alone are enough to deal with Count Spey's Allied Mediterranean Fleet?" Jericho on the side seemed to feel that he had grasped the key point.
"Facing the Spey fleet with only two super-dreadnoughts left, the French are enough, not to mention the Japanese fleet to help. Our super-dauntless should stay in the North Sea to deal with the Germans. I have contacted the French and they said There is no need for dreadnought-level battleships or above for the time being, as long as they can provide sufficient land support firepower, and for us, it doesn't matter if the Strait Fleet deploys one or two pre-dreadnought battleship detachments, does it?" Churchill was in an unusual mood today. good.
"If that's the case, that would be great." Jericho nodded in agreement. It had to be said that perhaps this loss was enough to hurt Lieutenant General Trenchard's bomber force, but for the Allied Mediterranean Fleet , this blow is really cruel!
The two fast battleships in Constantinople will have little combat effectiveness in the foreseeable future. The same is true for the Resardier. Even if the British intelligence is biased, Count Spee only has three fast battleships at his disposal! Facing the entire French fleet and two Japanese Fuso-class battleships, it is really impossible to fight. At least within half a year, the Allied Mediterranean Fleet will not have the ability to confront its opponents head-on! (At least the British think so) For Churchill and others, this time is enough for the British and French forces to push away Constantinople!
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