Chapter 2618 The Japanese with Mixed Joys and Sorrows

"Have the statistics of the results been reported?" Motaro Yoshimatsu asked.

"Statistically speaking, in general, our attack achieved its goal, destroying 87 U.S. Navy transport ships and other types of ships. Among them, there were about 42 ships with a displacement of more than 5,000 tons. Our attack In World War I, we killed at least more than 300,000 tons of ships. Of course, there were also some landing ships. Conservative estimates show that we caused at least 12,000 casualties to the Americans in the final massacre, tens of thousands of tons. The arms and supplies were reduced to ashes. From this perspective, our attack was very successful." Shimamura Hayao said.

"We also gained a tactical advantage in terms of fleet. We destroyed a USS Texas super-dreadnought, a dreadnought, and three pre-dreadnoughts, and destroyed five armored cruisers and one light cruiser. , and at least 15 more destroyers. The German Navy also lost at least 5 destroyers, one Bavaria-class battleship was severely damaged, and the other three are expected to return to port for long-term repairs. In a short period of time, Germany The fleet will achieve nothing," Hayao Shimamura continued.

"What about our losses?" Yoshimatsu Motaro asked.

"The Kongo-class battlecruiser Harumi was sunk, the fast pre-dreadnought Kaigiri was sunk, and the two slow quasi-dreadnoughts were sunk. In addition, we also lost 5 light cruisers and more than 20 various destroyers. 6 Four of the Fuso-class battleships need major repairs, and the three battleships equipped with 14-inch guns all need to return to port for repairs. For a long time, we will no longer be able to launch a large-scale attack like this one." Shimamura Hayao said somewhat. Said embarrassingly.

"Hiss." After hearing the news, Yoshimatsu Motaro felt a pain in his head. To be honest, he was very satisfied with the results of this battle. Except for some details that he could not grasp, the entire plan of the Japanese Navy actually went smoothly. However, even under the most ideal situation, the Japanese fleet was still severely damaged. Although only one Super Dreadnought was sunk, leaving the Japanese Navy's main fleet with theoretical strength intact, Shigetaro Yoshimatsu knew that from the overall perspective, this battle Victory is only a delay!

The Benson fleet has a complete structure. Compared with the Japanese fleet's overhaul, all they need is maintenance and upkeep. The U.S. fleet that had been withdrawn early could soon return to the battlefield. When the main force of the Japanese combined fleet needs almost the entire force to return for repairs, the Americans can still maintain a large-scale battleship formation on the battlefield!

Although Japan destroyed a large number of US military supplies and transport ships, Motaro Yoshimatsu knew that all this was not an irrecoverable loss for the Americans. Maybe the Americans' transportation will be tense for a while, but it will definitely not collapse immediately, because the Japanese fleet simply does not have the time or enough ammunition to blow up the U.S. military warehouses on the coast! The mountains of supplies alone are enough for the Americans to hold on for a while!

"It seems that now we don't even have enough auxiliary battleships for the next voyage." Motaro Yoshimatsu felt a headache. To be honest, the current Japanese combined fleet only has 3 light cruisers and less than 20 destroyers! Although there are still some in the Philippines and mainland China,

But those battleships are all old and their performance is not good. Even adding estimates is not enough.

As a result, Yoshimatsu Motaro is now in a special dilemma. He won the first battle, but he doesn't know how to fight the next battle! To say it was a Pinocchio victory would not be an exaggeration! The Japanese fleet had to avoid the German and German fleets before the battle, but now? After the battle, the Japanese fleet still could not gain control of the sea, but it only disrupted the rhythm of the US Army's attack. There have been changes in strategy, but they are limited!

"It seems that we have to re-adjust the navy's armaments production." Motaro Yoshimatsu said. "By the way, what does General Betty think of the current situation?"

"Next, the combat effectiveness of the Japanese Navy depends entirely on how much hard currency you still have in your hands." At this time, Betty came to the two of them comfortably with a cup of black tea in her hand.

"What do you mean?" Shimamura Hayao frowned and said.

"It's very simple. The Japanese Navy has lost a large number of auxiliary battleships. However, although the Royal Navy is no longer in glory, it has no problem at all to make up for your country's losses! Whether it is a light cruiser or a destroyer!" Betty said with a smile. At this moment, he No longer a former Royal Navy general, no longer the head of the British military delegation to Japan, but a businessman! A businessman who is ready to kill his opponent!

"Isn't your navy put under layers of shackles by the Germans? Not only has the size of the fleet been greatly reduced, but even the newly built warships have to be stopped and scrapped?" asked Shigetaro Yoshimatsu.

"Although I don't want to admit it, I have to say that the Royal Navy can no longer challenge Germany's maritime authority by itself." There was a trace of sadness in Betty's words, but it quickly disappeared! "The Germans also know this, so there are restrictions. They will not allow us to equip these warships, but they do not mind if we sell these warships and let the money flow to the Germans in the form of reparations. Fanny pack.”

"Well, virtue is still an ally, right? They always have to worry about the attitude of the Americans, right?" Shimamura Hayao said.

"There is definitely something to worry about. The Germans may have sold some face to the Americans before, but that may not be the case after today's war. The Americans' performance is really poor. As the dominant party, if Germany does not take advantage of it at this time It would be strange if America's weakness is exchanged for some benefits." Betty put the tea cup on the table and made a crisp sound. "Okay, this issue is not for us to discuss. I am a businessman now. Tell me your needs, and then I will give you some reference opinions and quotations!"

"Your identity transformation speed is really fast." Motaro Yoshimatsu said meaningfully, and he didn't know whether the tone was ridicule or praise!

"People always experience many identities in their lives. In fact, the identities of soldiers and businessmen have something in common. We are both selling something. Soldiers sell death, while businessmen sell goods." Betty said nonchalantly. It seems to be saying something insignificant.

"It's a very interesting idea," Shimamura Hayao said.

"In addition, I want to make it clear that as a buyer, you must be cautious. Behind this business is not only an arms transaction, but also a transaction of the fate of the country!" Betty said with a smile.

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