Chapter 2444 The Wind Blows Two

"Why the Solomon Islands and not Rabaul? The forefront of the American offensive is in the eastern part of the Micronesian Islands. The distance from Rabaul to the Solomon Islands is actually about the same." Su Xiong said.

"But the Solomon Islands will shift the entire battlefield to the east by hundreds of kilometers. This will form a fighting situation that is very beneficial to us. After all, the main output of the Japanese is battleships, and their naval guns are very sensitive to distance." Crown Prince Said.

"You mean, if there is a large-scale night battle, the shift of the battlefield to the east will greatly shorten the time window for Japan to attack, so that we can deal with it more easily? As long as the Japanese are not careful, they will attack during the day." Will it be exposed to our superior fleet?" Su Xiong said.

"That's what it means." The crown prince nodded and said. "If we set up the first base in the Solomon Islands, then the main force of the Japanese navy must set up an anchorage in the area west of Rabaul. This is already beyond the Japanese defense range. And if you go directly to Rabaul , we may have to face a very fierce battle. If the advantage is not particularly large, don't use aircraft carrier-based aircraft and land-based aircraft to fight recklessly."

The crown prince's idea is naturally the safest, but the price is that the time may be prolonged. And the Americans obviously don't want to let the war drag on for too long. The U.S. government needs a clean victory to end the war, both politically and militarily!

"However, this time, we are not the ones who decide on the entire strategy. We are just mercenaries. Everything depends on the Americans. There is only one piece of advice I can give you, and that is to put forward your own opinions. When the other party disagrees, don't force it. Bear with him, let him, and come to see him after they hit a wall," the crown prince said with a smile.

"This..." Su Xiong was stunned, he really didn't expect the crown prince to say that. "However, it really makes sense. It's very black-bellied, I like it." After a while, Su Xiong said with some embarrassment.

To be honest, it is not clear how this war will be fought against the crown prince. After all, such a large-scale war did not break out in the Pacific Ocean during the First World War in history. I have no experience at all. How can I learn from it? What? You said 2 wars? The technical level of World War II was 20 years ahead of the present, and many things were different. After all, aircraft in this era were still bookshelves in the air. And some of the main force of the US fleet in this era still burn coal... There is no radar, no sophisticated sonar, let alone guided weapons. The war mode is on the eve of change, and it will not work to apply the original tactics or future tactics. How to fight can only be groped, but the price is blood and fire!

Magiffin is here, plus Sims who've been hanging around Keel Harbor lately. A delegation of two American generals began to formally discuss war with the German Navy. And the German representatives attending the meeting this time were 3 people, Crown Prince Ruprecht, Chief of the Naval General Staff Earl Spey, and Commander of the German Pacific Fleet Su Xiong. Hipper is preparing for an ocean cruise with the fleet. And Scheer is the commander of the navy, and he also needs to deal with some things. Besides, with the Crown Prince around, it doesn't matter if Scheer is around...

"I don't know which battleships your country finally decided to dispatch as the first batch of battleships?" After the simple politeness, Ma Jifen immediately cut to the chase.

"We plan to send the second battleship detachment, consisting of Hessen, Mecklenburg, Oldenburg and Weimar, a total of 4 Bavarian-class battleships. We decided to send Zeppelin for the aircraft carrier. This ship was originally It was refitted from your country’s Chicago. You should be familiar with its performance,” Ruprecht said.

"Are there 4 Bavarian-class battleships?" Magiffin was also taken aback,

He really didn't expect the Germans to be so generous in this aid issue. After all, he is aware of the various contradictions between the United States and Germany. After the end of the war, the conflicts in the relationship between the United States and Germany have emerged. At this time, the Germans are still willing to send the four strongest battleships in the first batch, which is a rare expression of sincerity.

"First of all, on behalf of the United States of America and the US Navy, I would like to express my gratitude to your country for your generous support, and at the same time hope that the friendship between the two countries will continue." Magiffin said.

"Thank you. I also hope that the friendship between the two countries will last forever. I also hope that you can inform the US government of our goodwill so as to avoid some unnecessary troubles. This time, we will face a situation that is somewhat stronger than that of the United Kingdom. I hope that we can cooperate sincerely and not cause adverse effects on the war because of certain political or presumed things." The crown prince said.

In the end, Germany decided to send four Bavarian-class battleships. In addition to the "sincerity" of the Americans, another important factor is that the Helgoland-class battleships and Moltke-class battlecruisers are already somewhat outdated. You know, the Japanese have 6 Fuso-class fast battleships and Nagato-class fast battleships equipped with 16-inch cannons, which are equivalent to enhanced versions of Fuso-class battleships, Helgoland-class battleships, and the queen who replaced the new armor-piercing projectiles. It may not be possible to fight, let alone face the Fuso-class battleship?

The main force of the German High Seas Fleet was only 4 ships in the first batch, and even the main force of the entire United States-Germany United Fleet was only 4 fast battleships. Su Xiong can't rely on others, but can only rely on himself! When the war first started, the navies of both sides were the strongest. At this time, it is natural to use strong ships to cover the first wave. If there are 4 Helgoland-class battleships, if 2 ships are destroyed in World War I, That would be a little embarrassing....

"So now let me talk about our strategy. The forefront of our attack is the eastern part of the Micronesian Islands. Here we have built airports, temporary docks, and anchorages. We have also deployed submarines and aviation double-layer security nets. The core of the outermost line of defense of the Japanese Navy is in the eastern region of Guinea Island. They have deployed a large number of aviation forces and land forces on the main island of Guinea Island. And our first goal is the Rabaul area of ​​​​New Britain Island! Here We will take the first step and then serve as a springboard to challenge the Japanese Navy's New Guinea defense line!" Ma Jifen said.

"As expected." Su Xiong looked at the crown prince, he could feel the entanglement in the other party's heart. Although the crown prince said to Su Xiong that he would bear him and let him go, this is after all related to the wealth and life of the German Pacific Fleet. And the prestige of the German High Seas Fleet! So naturally it will not be as easy as it is said.

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