Chapter 2446 Talking only Half a Sentence to Everyone

"Now that the size of the submarine force of the High Seas Fleet has been reduced, it is impossible to transfer personnel from active duty. If your country is willing to select some retired personnel from the High Seas Fleet, you can recruit them on a voluntary basis. ...I need to emphasize that all personnel who go to the Pacific to serve your country's navy have the right to choose whether to join the frontline battlefield." Ruprecht said.

"Okay, we can agree to this condition." Ma Jifen said.

"What about aviation personnel? Can we select aviation personnel on the same terms as Navy personnel?" Magiffin asked.

"It could work that way too," said the crown prince.

"Your Excellency, do you really not consider sending the Bavarian Army to participate in the war? If your country or other states within the German Empire are willing to send the army, then the remuneration given to each state by the United States of America will definitely satisfy you." Magiffen asked. road.

When negotiating with the Americans before, Ruprecht also mentioned that he could consider sending the army to participate in the war on a large scale, but up to now, the Kingdom of Bavaria has not taken actual actions. From the current point of view, it seems that the German Army's large-scale entry into the Pacific battlefield is still a bit far away.

"There is no such plan for the time being. After all, our army is suitable for fighting on the European continent, not on a remote tropical island. A large-scale attrition due to the environment and climate will be a trouble for both of us. Small-scale We have sent troops of the teaching regiment nature, and will participate in frontline operations to a certain extent. This is our current limit. You should be aware that the empire also lost millions of people in this war. We also need to recuperate. ’ said the Crown Prince.

"That's a pity." Ma Jifen said with some regret.

"So is there anything else you want to remind?" Magiffin asked at the end of the meeting.

"No, after all, we have no research on this situation, let alone actual combat experience. In the Pacific Ocean, your country has more experience." The crown prince shook his head and said. However, Ma Jifen felt a little uncomfortable when these words fell into Ma Jifen’s ears. The reason is very simple. So far, the United States has failed in all battles in the Pacific except against the weak Spain. To be precise, it should have more experience in being beaten. ....

"You still have something to say." After sending Ma Jifen away, Su Xiong did not leave, but followed the crown prince back to the office.

Of course, the crown prince did not say some important things. Let alone the current relationship between the United States and Germany is just a relationship of fulfilling the rights and obligations before. Even real allies can't say something now, at least they have to wait for quite a while, and let the Americans suffer a little bit before revealing something. Of course, one prerequisite is necessary, that is, Japan must be defeated! This is not only related to the interests and face of the United States in the Pacific Ocean, but also to the prestige and dignity of the German Empire!

After Germany defeated its enemies in Europe, Japan in the Far East could not let it go! And Japan's behavior in the war must use compensation to make up for the losses caused to Germany after the war! Therefore, if the Americans are really in a dilemma, the crown prince will still mention it. Of course, it depends on the situation whether this kind of suggestion works, at least it is not suitable for now.

"Yes, there are still some things that haven't been said. We don't know the specific plans of the Americans, but I feel from Ma Jifen that they are a little aggressive in strategy and a little conservative in tactics." The crown prince thought for a while and said. "There is no need to say more about the aggressiveness of the strategy. The Americans can explain this problem by combining two steps into one step. As for the conservativeness in tactics,

What Magiffin has always emphasized is that the basic task of the navy in this war is to ensure the landing of the army and the establishment of sea and air bases. He did not take the initiative, and led the fleet into the area controlled by the Japanese navy to launch an active attack. This passive tactical situation is not good. After all, only offense can better gain the initiative. "

"However, the U.S. Navy lacks fast warships, and it cannot run 25 nautical miles an hour when necessary like the High Seas Fleet. The speed of most of their capital ships is only 20 knots." Su Xiong thought for a while and said.

"Admiral Su Xiong, I want to tell you that the naval strategy and tactics in this war are in a critical transition period, a converter of naval power from gunboats to naval aviation power, even in the Norwegian sea battle, The aircraft carrier is only an auxiliary force. But in the future Pacific war, the role of the aircraft carrier will be greatly enhanced, while the role of the battleship will be further weakened."

"So, future fast sea battle groups don't need too many fast battleships. The role of battleships is more to deal with night battles, provide escort for aircraft carriers, and serve as an important air defense center. Of course, this process will be very long, but We can start preparing and familiarizing ourselves with it now.”

"There is no problem with the strategy formulated by the U.S. Navy in the early stage of the war, because at this time the Japanese navy is in a good state. They have a very large number of fast battleships, and their attendance rate is also high. Although the US and German fleets have an overall numerical advantage, they are scattered due to , so there may not be an advantage in actual combat. It is understandable to play conservatively at this time."

"However, when the war has progressed to a certain extent, the situation will be different. Japan cannot withstand a long-term war of attrition even more than the United States! From the perspective of the warship itself, the Japanese steam turbines are completely imported. Under the circumstances, the production of steam turbines of the British was compressed. In the war, the power of the Japanese warships was a key factor restricting Japan’s continuous combat effectiveness. Of course, the same is true for aero engines. From the perspective of boilers, the Japanese also used them for performance. With the addition of small water tube boilers, our battleships have the problem of difficult maintenance, and Japan also has the same problem. Therefore, it is foreseeable that after the war progresses to a certain extent, the attendance rate of the Japanese navy will drop significantly. If battle damage is added, then after a major After the naval battle, there may be a window period," the crown prince said.

"The Americans may have thought of this problem. They also mentioned in their documents the idea of ​​taking advantage of the fatigue of the Japanese navy to step up their offensive. The US Navy even predicted that if the battle goes well, after the battle of Rabaul is resolved, the US military will It will shorten the rest period of the campaign and quickly move to the main island of Guinea." Admiral Su Xiong said.

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