Chapter 2466 The Japanese’s Final Preparations 4
Chapter 2466 The Japanese’s final preparations 4
Historically, when the Japanese designed the Yamato-class battleships, their goal was to be able to defeat the American South Dakota-class battleships in a 1 vs. 1.5 situation. You know, the tonnage of Yamato-class battleships is much higher than that of American battleships! Therefore, when Shimamura Hayao said that it could be 10V18, Yamamoto Gonbei didn't believe it...
As for why Ruprecht was able to achieve astonishing results despite the huge numerical gap in the Norwegian Sea Battle? There are many accidental factors in this matter. How do you say something? Details determine success or failure. Although most of the time, a horseshoe will not result in losing a country, but if some details are controlled, it will definitely have a huge effect!
For example, the camouflage coating of the battleships, the four armored cruisers used as cannon fodder, and Ruprecht's strongman breaking his wrist when necessary, allowing Hipper to top the tank... Some of these conditions cannot be copied, such as camouflage. After all, after this kind of thing appears once, the opponent will definitely consider how to deal with it. It is not a particularly high-tech thing in itself. And if this thing appears too much, there will be no added psychological shock...
"Uh, well, how should I put it? Americans' tactical literacy is relatively poor, and we can choose the time and place to engage the American fleet. In fact, if we all attack, even if the German fleet is there, if there is enough air There is still a chance to evacuate under cover. After all, the Germans cannot use four fast battleships to chase our 12 battleships." Shimamura Hayao said with some embarrassment.
"It's understandable that newcomers are a little swollen, but if you old people are swollen, it won't be justified. Sometimes you need to calm down." Yamamoto Gonbei said.
"Personally, I am opposed to a decisive fleet battle with the Americans, no matter what the circumstances. Even if we can start a decisive battle with the Americans at night in a sea area we are familiar with, it will not work. After all, the German and German fleets have 26 capital ships, and the auxiliary battleships are even more powerful. It is impossible to win through a naval battle like in the previous war! We must gradually accumulate through small-scale harassment operations again and again. It only takes advantage." Yamamoto Gonbei said.
Of course, considering the supply situation and anchorage conditions of both sides, the Americans cannot always maintain a group of 26 battleships. It might be OK at first, but then you quickly start to have some issues with attendance. There are always some ships that will be rotated for one reason or another. And this is the opportunity for the Japanese fleet. Of course Americans need to consider logistical issues, and so do the Japanese. Only the situation is better. But no matter what, it is impossible for the Japanese to win through a decisive battle and take advantage of some of the American warships to return.
The reason is simple. First, Americans are not stupid. They will try to avoid this happening. Second, the U.S. and U.S. navies have too many "strategic reserves"! So what if the Japanese win once? The Germans don’t want to fight seriously now;
If we were really serious and the German and American fleets would fully attack, Japan would be doomed! Yamamoto Gonbei knew that the outcome of this war was half political and half military. Don't criticize the Germans too much. After all, the Germans also want to save face and honour!
What's the use of a military victory and a political slap in the face of the Germans? They can send the British Empire's Grand Fleet to the sea, but do they really think they can't do anything to the Japanese Combined Fleet? Therefore, in this war, how to avoid touching the Germans' bottom line when fighting the Americans is one of the issues that really needs to be considered!
"How's the háng kōng mothership going?" Yamamoto Gonbei asked.
"Including the 1 ship provided by the British, we finally managed to make up 4 háng kōng motherships. They are the Hosho, Ryujo, Ryuho and Chitose. Among them, the Chitose provided to us by the British has the best performance. , the design standard of the battleship is also large, close to 20,000 tons. If we tie some aircraft on the deck, then it is not a big problem to carry more than 70 aircraft. As for the remaining three háng kōng motherships, they can We provide about 150 or more aircraft, and if they are all fighters, the number may be more. The speed of these háng kōng carriers is more than 22 knots. It is enough to be responsible for air cover. What we have now can be used on háng kōng carriers There are about 330 carrier-based aircraft pilots taking off and landing on the ship. The number is not very sufficient. It cannot withstand a war of attrition." Shimamura Hayao said.
"So how many háng kōng motherships do the Americans have?" Yamamoto Gonbei asked.
"We really don't know about this, but according to the data obtained by our intelligence agency in Hawaii, after receiving reinforcements from a háng kōng mothership of the German Navy, the Americans have at least 6 fleet háng kōng motherships, with a total carrying capacity of The number of aircraft is about 500. As for the other háng kōng motherships hidden in the United States or under construction, we don’t know. After all, as you know, the hull structure of the current háng kōng mothership is different from that of civilian ships. It is not very big, and the tonnage is not particularly high. It is difficult for us to distinguish it before outfitting. In addition, the United States has a vast area and many shipyards..." Shimamura Hayao explained patiently.
"So have we made any breakthroughs in háng kōng mothership tactics?" Yamamoto Gonbei asked.
"We only have theory and training, and we still lack a lot in terms of actual combat. But fortunately, the same is true for the American háng kōng carrier squadron. They also lack actual combat experience." Shimamura Hayao said.
"It is said that the British General Betty is coming over? Does he have any opinions?" Yamamoto Gonbei asked.
"Actually, we have already started some simulations and training in Malaya. General Betty has seen our performance, but he is very dissatisfied with our performance. From the most basic training to the final actual combat exercise, in his eyes it is almost Useless." Shimamura Hayao said with embarrassment.
"Interesting, do you think what he said makes sense?" Yamamoto Gonbei frowned slightly, but then quickly relaxed. On the surface, there was no dissatisfaction at all. Of course, although I feel a little uncomfortable in my heart, I have to say that the Japanese Navy at this period was far from being as arrogant and arrogant as it was later!
To be honest, the Japanese Navy at this time still had a certain sense of "respecting teachers and moral principles", at least it still respected the naval personnel hired from outside. For example, historically before the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1894, the Japanese actually learned from the French. Even the construction and design of the lián zhàn ship was requested by the French. For example, the designer of the famous Three Scenery Ships in history was the French designer Bai Laoyi.
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