The scale of the war initiated by the East India Company has gradually expanded, and the force they used has also added colonial infantry regiments to the original fleet.
In the Governor's Office in Port Royal, many marks have been added to the map of the Caribbean. It looks quite complicated, but if you look carefully, you will find that the blue logo representing the East India Company has almost covered the entire Caribbean.
The sea is filled.
"We currently have a total of fifteen line infantry regiments in the Caribbean, but they are now scattered on the surrounding islands. Within a week we can assemble seven infantry regiments for the landing operation on the island of Cuba." One person.
An officer wearing the uniform of the East India Company was standing in front of the map, reporting to Chen Mo, Beckett and others.
When he heard that only seven infantry regiments could be used, Chen Mo touched his chin and asked, "What are the other eight infantry regiments doing?"
"There are three infantry regiments currently stationed on the island of Haiti. While clearing out sporadic Spanish resistance and preventing French sneak attacks, they are also maintaining local security and hanging pirates on the gallows." The officer explained to Chen Mo: "The other five
Two of the infantry regiments were doing the same thing, but they were scattered across the surrounding islands.
The remaining three infantry regiments are resting and recuperating. They suffered a lot of casualties in the previous battles and need to replenish their troops and restore their combat effectiveness."
After the officer finished speaking, he looked at Chen Mo with some anxiety, waiting for his order.
Although Chen Mo does not have a specific position or military rank, this officer who was employed by the East India Company knows very well who can make decisions now.
Chen Mo looked at the map in front of him, and after thinking about it seriously, he asked the officer: "Transfer the three infantry regiments stationed in Haiti, let the three infantry regiments that need rest take their place, and replace the
Three infantry regiments also participated in the battle against Cuba.
The same goes for the two infantry regiments on the island. Gather them together and leave the security issues to the privateers who have been recruited."
"But sir, those privateers have no concept of obeying the law at all. If you give them the task of maintaining local security, they will make a mess." The officer tried to persuade Chen Mo, but he knew those famous names.
What is going on with a guy who is actually a privateer but actually a pirate?
Chen Mo didn't care about this problem, but laughed: "Don't worry, they will be obedient."
Chen Mo didn't explain, but Beckett on the side obviously understood what Chen Mo meant.
With the Bloodsail and the Flying Dutchman being the two legendary threats on the sea, he didn't think any returning privateer would dare to act recklessly.
You must know that since they are willing to surrender in exchange for a privateering license, they obviously cherish their lives, and this kind of people usually know what they should and should not do, and will not make fun of their own lives.
And if they couldn't control themselves and their men, obviously the East India Company wouldn't mind going back and hanging these guys on the gallows after attacking Cuba.
So the matter was settled like this. At the cost of declining public security, Chen Mo had five more infantry regiments in his hands that could be put into battle.
"Now we have twelve available infantry regiments. How many Spaniards are there on Cuba?" Chen Mo turned his attention to the officers.
"The Spaniards have about 10,000 garrison troops stationed in Cuba, most of which are infantry regiments that are not fully staffed. During the war, they can fill these infantry regiments at any time and expand the number by 10,000 to 20,000 people." The officer answered Chen.
Mo's question, and added: "In general, we need to face about ten full-strength infantry regiments, but the quality and organization of their soldiers are average. With our strength, we can capture Cuba."
Listening to the officer's explanation, Chen Mo nodded slightly, but he did not make a decision immediately.
In this era, the general establishment of the army was an infantry battalion consisting of 500 to 1,000 people, two to three infantry battalions forming an infantry regiment, two infantry regiments forming a brigade, and two brigades forming a division.
A complete infantry division consists of eight to ten infantry battalions and two artillery companies. By the Napoleonic era, a standard regiment would consist of two to three infantry divisions, one light cavalry division and approximately thirty to forty artillery pieces.
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The Spanish garrison in Cuba is approximately the size of a legion. However, this legion is only maintained at the size of a division in normal times to reduce consumption. During wartime, soldiers are quickly recruited to fill the establishment.
Although Chen Mo has more troops than the Spanish, and also has a fleet as support, Cuba, as a colony operated by the Spanish for many years, has strong fortresses and widespread public support, and it is not easy to defeat it.
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He rubbed his chin, weighed it carefully and finally made a decision: "Divide our troops into three parts, and within a week, gather seven infantry regiments to land from Santiago and capture the city.
The remaining five infantry regiments landed from the other side of the island, cut off the entire Cuba, and then attacked Santiago to join the first batch of landing troops.
The combined forces will clear out the Spanish resistance on the island while attacking Havana, while the fleet will attack Havana together with the Bloodsail. I will dye the sails of the fleet red with the blood of the Havana defenders."
"I will follow your will, sir." The officer had no objection to Chen Mo's arrangement. After respectfully agreeing, he turned and left the office to arrange the troops to prepare for battle.
In the office, Chen Mo explained his mission to Governor Swan on the side: "Your Excellency, the entire Caribbean is now basically under our control. I hope you can stabilize these places as soon as possible and make arrangements for them."
The army provided sufficient logistical support and established another twenty infantry battalions.
After we capture Cuba, we will launch an attack on Mexico next. This war will not end so soon, so I hope you can effectively perform your duties as governor and make the Caribbean a better place for the future.
War captures one's own power.
Otherwise, I can only take some more extreme measures to ensure the combat effectiveness of the army and the stability of these occupied and controlled areas."
"I will do my best, but sir, if I want to maintain the stability of the occupied areas and allow them to resume production, I need the assistance of at least twelve infantry battalions to suppress possible rebellions and resistance." At this time.
Governor Swan seemed to be much younger, but there was a hint of blood red in his eyes.
Hearing what Governor Swan said, Chen Mo said indifferently: "You are the Governor, you have the right to form new troops."
