Chapter 2566 The Japanese Fleet Ready for Departure 2

But this time, the senior management of the Combined Fleet arranged it like this. The highest commander was naturally the Commander of the Combined Fleet, Shigetaro Yoshimatsu. Hayao Shimamura serves as the Chief of Staff and Chief of Staff of the Combined Fleet, and Lieutenant General Kato Sadayoshi serves as the commander of the First Battleship Division, commanding six Fuso-class battleships. Suzuki Kantaro served as the commander of the second battleship squadron, commanding the remaining four battleships, while Yamaya and others commanded six improved quasi-dreadnoughts. This time the Japanese Navy concentrated a total of 16 various battleships, which was completely possible To describe it, the best come together. In order to cover such a large fleet, the Japanese Combined Fleet also prepared 8 light cruisers and 42 destroyers. There are also three seaplane carriers responsible for reconnaissance and liaison. As for the aircraft carrier? Because of the bad weather, they missed this large-scale battle.

Maybe someone has said, why can seaplane carriers be used in bad weather, but aircraft carriers cannot? The reason is very simple. The seaplane carrier can use a crane to put the seaplane on the sea to take off, and it can also use the same method to recover the aircraft. Can you give me a try on the aircraft carrier? The so-called bad weather does not only mean high winds and rough waves, but also refers to situations where the sea conditions are not very bad, but the visibility is very poor.

As for what if the weather gets better or aviation support is urgently needed? Naturally, the land-based aviation force on New Ireland Island will do the work for us. Therefore, from Japan's perspective, aircraft carriers are really not suitable for use in this situation.

While the Japanese fleet was preparing for the war with all its strength, the British were also meticulously fulfilling their mission as an ally. This time, there were more than 500 British naval officers and soldiers accompanying the Japanese combined fleet in the war. They were mainly responsible for technology. aspect.

"We have arranged a dedicated high-frequency communication team on every Dreadnought-class battleship or above. We have adopted a brand-new communication frequency band. Although there is no guarantee that the Germans cannot receive it, it is certainly not easy for them to intercept it. In addition, we have A radio positioning and lateral team is also arranged on the battleship. According to the known communication frequency bands of the US and US fleets provided by the Japanese, we can probably receive more than 90% of the communications of the US and US fleets and ground forces." An officer in charge of technology Report to Betty Hui.

"Can we decipher the German code now? The device that the Germans called a charade machine?" Betty asked.

"Not yet. Although we have captured this machine on the battlefield of the war before and have figured out its principle, there are two prerequisites for this kind of deciphering. The first point is that we must obtain the machine that the Germans are using now. Puzzle machine, and you should know that this is impossible. Because the Germans have equipped the Su Xiong fleet with a new 5-rotor charade machine this time, which we cannot get at all. The second point is that we need huge computing power, Neither the UK nor Japan can provide it now. If it is deciphered by manpower or simple machines, it will be a disaster," the officer said.

"But fortunately, we are also using charade machines similar to the Germans. We can't decipher their telegrams, and they can't decipher our telegrams." Sturdy on the side came to smooth things over.

"Is it really undecipherable? I don't think so,

From that point of view, he would not create a monster that he could not deal with. "Betty said to herself.

"Anyway, there is no evidence that the Germans can decipher the charade machine, because the most critical prerequisite for deciphering the charade machine is to obtain a charade machine in use! This may not be difficult for the army, but if you want to crack the charade machine from a battleship It would be impossible to find a complete charade machine online," Sturdy said.

"Okay, let's just assume that what you said is true. Maybe the Germans really have nothing to do. Maybe it's just that the Germans feel that exposing this ability on this occasion is not worth the gain. Who knows." Betty decided not to stop. Tangled up in this issue.

"How are the electronic jamming preparations going?" Betty asked.

"At least it can be used to interfere with more than 70% of the US military's radio communications. Judging from our previous monitoring of US military communications and multiple tests, the Americans' equipment and technical level are still acceptable, but they lack practical experience in how to deal with interference, and it is very difficult to deal with it. I'm unfamiliar with it," the technical officer said.

"But we have to deal with the Germans this time!" Betty emphasized.

"This time the Germans are using American communication equipment and communication guidelines. On the one hand, this is because the German navy is a guest military, and guests can do whatever they want. On the other hand, no country will expose its core secrets in communications. It’s the same with us and the Japanese, and it’s the same with the Americans and the Germans,” Sturdy said.

"Well, it seems that this time, we did it mentally or not, and there are no flaws in our technical preparations. I think this is good, very good." Overall, Betty is quite satisfied with the British Navy's combat readiness.

"Has the Japanese Navy determined the final attack?" Betty asked.

"OK, the Japanese said that if our weather forecast is correct, they will launch an offensive in three days. They will first enter the starting position under the cover of bad weather in less than 2 days, and then wait for the opportunity. If our If the weather forecast is accurate, then the weather should be relatively good that night when the battle broke out. The cloud layer was not too thick. Although the sea state was a bit high, the visibility was good. There was still a full moon that night. The Japanese wanted to take advantage of their night fighting." Teddy said.

"Has the target been selected?" Betty then asked.

"Okay, there are two targets in total. The first target is a former dreadnought battleship detachment that is on the edge of the US military's security area and has been used for ground attack missions. According to intelligence, there should be 4 ships. They are expected to attack when the battle breaks out. Stay in this position that night." Sturdy pointed with his hand on the chart.

"Haha, can the Japanese still command the US Navy?" Betty said teasingly.

"This operation is coordinated by the Japanese Army. The Japanese Army will launch a large-scale attack that night, and this fleet responsible for ground support will naturally provide fire cover." Sturdy said.

"It seems that the Japanese have really spent a lot of money. I don't know if the Japanese can kill this fleet, but I guess the attacking Japanese army will be miserable. What they have to face is a naval gun that far exceeds the army's most powerful artillery!" After Betty finished speaking, she motioned for Sturdy to continue.

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