The layout of the Nelson-class battleship can be said to be very extreme. Originally a battleship of 48,000 tons was reduced to a tonnage of 35,000 tons. The purpose of this extreme layout is to save displacement. It was necessary during the treaty period when displacement was very stuck.
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But it also has some shortcomings, such as poor seaworthiness, limited layout of the power cabin, and is not conducive to trimming.
Therefore, it was not widely adopted. Japan, which followed the British example in the field of battleships, introduced several solutions with all front-mounted main guns when designing the Yamato class, but in the end these plans failed, perhaps because of these flaws.
It can be said that there is no need to modify the current Nelson class. The 48,000-ton warship is shrunk like this, so how can it have any potential for modification?
Why are Soviet warships so difficult to modify? It’s the same problem as the Nelson battleship. When designed, it was designed to do more things with smaller tonnage, and all were small horses and carts. The warships produced under this model naturally
It would be difficult to rebuild.
It’s not like the British Empire has never played with the violent aesthetics of the Red Navy. If you don’t believe it, look at the front view of the Nelson-class battleship. It’s almost a Soviet-style battleship.
The Nelson-class battleship is commendable for its protective power. It is not only the best of its generation, but even surpasses the German and American battleships that later served. It is undoubtedly behind the times in the hands of naval powers, but in the eyes of the third world, it is still a Zentraedi weapon.
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Considering the protection of Portuguese Goa, Alan Wilson actually wanted to help, but it was just beyond his capabilities as a civil servant and he needed to think of a way.
In terms of value, the two Nelson-class battleships have no modification potential and are destined to be dismantled.
In fact, there is no problem in leasing or even selling it to Portugal. What's more, Portuguese Goa really needs this kind of big killer in the eyes of the third world. The level of the Indian Navy, at least for now, it should be said that Portugal with five destroyers is the main force.
The navy is comparable.
In fact, there are not many ways to treat the Nelson battleship. The most important thing is that even the navy and the cabinet do not pay attention to this class of battleships. Everyone knows that the era of battleships has passed. The world wars have been fought, and the Royal Navy still doesn’t care.
Is it a foregone conclusion that aircraft carriers will replace battleships?
It is necessary to temporarily retain the battleships that have been in service recently. Old ones like the Nelson-class battleships have been forgotten by the Royal Navy, which loves the new and hates the old. It is normal.
The most important thing is that Prime Minister Attlee does not object to the lease and sale of battleships or even aircraft carriers. In order to support France's return to Vietnam, it leased aircraft carriers and supported the Netherlands' lease of battleships.
For the same reason, what's the fuss about supporting Portugal? As long as Portugal can afford it, it might be able to generate revenue.
At present, the Portuguese Navy only has five destroyers and has no experience in operating large warships. It will definitely need some supporting services from the British Royal Navy.
"Olivia, you know, battleships are very powerful weapons, especially for colonies." Alan Wilson looked embarrassed, but it was more of encouragement than persuasion. Battleships are the best weapon to deal with colonies.
sharp weapon.
It's not too much to brag about it. After all, it was the main force that killed the Bismarck battleship. The second ship "Rodney" participated in the operation to encircle and annihilate the German battleship Bismarck.
During the battle, the "Rodney" fired more than 380 16-inch shells at the "Bismarck", while the accompanying "King George V" fired more than 360 14-inch shells.
, the number of hits reached 100.
Because the final distance from the "Bismarck" was too close, the "Rodney"'s shells could only level the superstructure and could not effectively hit the core cabin. At this time, the "Bismarck" had been turned into a coffin floating on the sea.
It was precisely due to the attack of the "Rodney" that the "Bismarck" lost its ability to fight back in the final battle, its main gun turret was destroyed, and even one shell caused two of its turrets to lose its combat capability, which opened the door for the Royal Navy to attack
The sinking of the Bismarck made a huge contribution.
"The latest battleships will not be sold!" Alan Wilson's words made Olivia feel cold, but she immediately heard, "Only the Nelson-class battleships can be leased or sold, and I only said that it is possible. And
I can't facilitate this. Although I would like to help, I don't have the position. I'm very sorry."
Just when Olivia couldn't hide her disappointment again, Alan Wilson said again, "I am willing to think of a way. You can put it forward at tomorrow's meeting as a formal request."
"Can you make it clearer?" Olivia was in a state of confusion. One moment Alan Wilson said he was willing to help, and the next moment he said he didn't have the ability. What did he mean?
"I don't have the position to operate the lease of battleships, but my fiancée's father is coming back." Alan Wilson habitually looked at the time and said in a calm tone, "You must know that the Crown Prince is getting married. Mountbatten
As an important member of the royal family, the general has a very good relationship with the crown prince and princes. It can be said that he has taught him first-hand. He will definitely come back. As far as the cabinet is concerned, the affairs of British India will not end in one day, and British India is the current government.
The thing I care about most. So General Mountbatten has this identity and the conditions to promote this matter, but I really don’t have the ability."
From a personal point of view, Alan Wilson is very willing to help, but as a civil servant, he does not always keep his word.
He is not a politician or an important member of the military, so he can pass on a message, but if he wants to handle this matter, he is definitely overthinking it.
But if General Mountbatten is concerned, as an important member of the royal family, the number one figure among the aristocracy, and most importantly, he is now the deputy king of British India, and the cabinet still relies on him to manage the independence process.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! In addition to a series of external conditions, such as the precedent of leasing French aircraft carriers and leasing Dutch battleships, Prime Minister Attlee himself is not opposed to it. He only feels about making money.
Interest, coupled with the fact that Nelson-class battleships really have no modification potential and a series of other reasons.
This matter is not impossible to succeed, but the possibility of it being accomplished just by sending a message from Alan Wilson is too low. It requires a person with extensive contacts, who can do anything in the military and aristocratic circles, to handle it.
Mountbatten, who had obtained the script of The Great Heroic Dragon Aotian as soon as the question was born, would have personally taken care of it, which would greatly increase the success rate.
"As far as I know, General Mountbatten's daughter is Mr. Allen's fiancée." Olivia finally understood Allen Wilson's plan, and said, "There will be thanks after it is done.
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"I told you earlier that I no longer work in the colonies. As for General Mountbatten, if it really succeeds, the Portuguese government will just award him a special medal. You should know how to do it, just say to commend General Mountbatten for his service in the Southeast Asian battlefield.
His achievements protected the safety of Portuguese India."
At this point, Alan Wilson stood up and prepared to leave, but did not forget to say, "Diplomatic efforts are necessary. Everyone's interests are common, especially in the colonies."
Alan Wilson believes that Portugal has the potential to be a thug, especially during the Salazar government.
As a leader who established a centralized government, Salazar would be more attentive in protecting the colonies.
It can even be said that they were more careful than countries with electoral systems. It was not until Salazar died that the Portuguese colonies were lost. It is definitely not without reason.
As for what happened after Salazar's death, there are still twenty years left. If Britain kneels down and becomes the follower of the Americans within twenty years, then no one can blame it.
Alan Wilson has always believed that for a country that has shrunk to the British Isles in the 21st century, no matter how hard it is, it is still patriotic. A person who scores zero points in the test cannot be much worse.
This Brussels Conference is still talking about colonial issues in the name of restoring people's livelihood and being wary of Germany.
From the very beginning of the meeting, Alan Wilson entered the stage of giving advice, because he had just returned from British India and was considered an expert who had been on the front line. He understood the situation in the colonies better than these diplomats in Europe.
From the very beginning, I said that no one knows the colonies better than me, and I introduced the British position on British India to avoid the partition of India and Pakistan. It was just a dream that the Congress Party was unwilling to wake up from and deliberately pretended to be asleep.
In fact, countries with colonies in Europe all know that the split of British India into two is inevitable, because these countries are paying attention to what the British will do. Bystanders know clearly, at least they are more awake than the Congress party who pretends to be asleep.
"Considering the contradiction between the Peace Sect and Hinduism, it is a high probability that a war will break out after British India is divided into two. Although the British Empire has been trying its best to avoid such a future, there is little hope at present." Alan Wilson at this time
Turning to Armand, the representative of the Netherlands, he said, "Mr. Armand, the Netherlands' actions in the East Indies are not decisive enough. From an outsider's perspective, I would like to express my views on the East Indies."
"Mr. Allen, please speak!" Armand nodded. He knew that Allen Wilson had stayed in British India for almost two years and was definitely more qualified than them to talk about colonial issues.
"In the long run, we European countries are bound to shrink, which is why the British Empire let go of its colonies." Alan Wilson paused, "Of course, the situation in each country is different. For example, France is willing to send troops to defend it.
Wrong, but whether it is contraction or maintenance, once you make a decision, you must make up your mind. The current situation in the East Indies is quite complicated, and I would like to give two opinions."
"Military control is still focused on controlling the entire East Indies, but the expatriates in the East Indies where the Netherlands is located must immediately evacuate to Kalimantan. Once the situation in Java gets out of control, the largest island in the East Indies, Kalimantan, can still be retained.
Part of the island is also in British hands, and our two countries can support each other and retain part of their territory. This is extremely important for our post-war recovery."