(Thanks to the book friend for commanding the gun for the reward!)
"Professor Ma Han, what do you think of the battle just now?" Less than 10,000 meters away from the battlefield, there is a warship with a star-striped flag, which is a cruiser in the US Pacific Fleet. "Brooklyn
The warship, which only started serving in the Pacific Fleet last year, has a main gun of four 155mm rapid-fire guns, with a maximum speed of 22 knots. It is a new warship among the US Navy cruisers.
"A very wonderful naval battle! I really didn't expect that the warships of the western Sichuan Navy would be so fast and fight so accurately. They are well-trained and do not seem to be as bad as the rumored one!" A burly man, but already covered in white hair
The old man in a naval colonel uniform replied. He is the author of "Theory of the Sea Power", Alfred Sayer Mahan, a retired U.S. Navy Colonel, and also from 1886-1889, 1892-1893
He served as the dean of the Naval Academy twice. During his tenure, Ma Han devoted his military ideas to teaching, integrated the previous scattered ship tactics into a fleet tactical system, and personally taught students and made models. He was respected by the students as a navy
Jomini.
"However, the battle between the Japanese Navy and the Qing Navy last year was completely different. At that time, the first guerrillas of the Japanese Navy achieved very brilliant results. But now, they seem to be at a disadvantage!" The person who spoke was a
A tall young white man, he is the captain of the Brooklyn.
"Speed! And the accuracy of artillery bombardment, this is very important. The Western Sichuan Navy has brought these two to the extreme. Perhaps this can be used in the US Navy." Ma Han said. Last year's Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, for him
He was very inspiring. He proposed the concept of a large number of mounted rapid-fire cannons on warships and destroying enemy warships with powerful firepower delivery capabilities.
"So, it seems that the Japanese are in trouble this time. The western Sichuan Navy has only dispatched six fast cruisers to force the Japanese Navy to this point. And their main force has not yet appeared!"
The captain of the Brooklyn said.
"Yes! The Japanese Navy thought that if they defeated the Beiyang Fleet last year, they would dominate Asia. But now it seems that they are likely to lose this time. However, it is not in the interests of our United States that the Japanese Navy lost this war.
.A powerful country rises on the West Coast of the Pacific, which will seriously threaten the interests of the United States!" said Ma Han.
"Yes, Professor Ma Han. However, there is no way to do this. It is inevitable that the Japanese will lose this war. Unless other countries will start war on western Sichuan for this. However, I am afraid that no country will do it for Japan.
The captain of the Brooklyn said.
Ma Han nodded, and did not say much, but focused on the sea. Although the United States now has strong economic and industrial strength, it is far behind the Western power in terms of military equipment.
This makes it very difficult for the United States to expand. Ma Han undoubtedly supports the United States to embark on the road of expansion. Last year, Japan invaded the Qing Dynasty, and the United States supported it. However, now it seems that Japan cannot do anything about it.
As the pioneer of the United States, the more powerful western Sichuan has risen and revealed its hideous minions. Ma Han is sure that this will definitely have a serious impact on the interests of the United States.
On the sea, the Japanese Combined Fleet was still moving south. However, the severely damaged Yoshino left the formation alone and drove northward, preparing to return to the country for repair. The remaining 10 warships of the Japanese Combined Fleet remained. With a speed of 10 knots, six "Leshan-class" cruisers in western Sichuan were watching them from afar.
"Master Commander, we can't go south anymore. The main force of the western Sichuan Navy must be nearby. We have lost two powerful warships now. We have no strength to defeat the western Sichuan Navy at all!" Major General Hirahachiro Togo, Chief of Staff, persuaded him again. road.
A trace of sadness flashed in the eyes of Lieutenant General Yuuyuki Ito's eyes, but the next moment was replaced by madness: "Come here, Major General Heihara Togo disrupts the morale of the army! Now I announce that Major General Heihara Togo has been removed from his post as Chief of Staff of the Fleet. Send the 'Chyoda' number and take it back to the local area for disposal by the Navy!"
The soldiers on the "Matsushima" immediately captured Hirahachiro Togo. When the fleet was fighting outside, the fleet commander had supreme power. Even the fleet chief of staff could be replaced at will.
"Master, you can't do this! You will lead the Japanese Navy to the abyss!" Hirahachiro Togo shouted.
"Take it away!" Yuuyuki Ito said coldly.
Several soldiers immediately took Hirahachiro Togo and then sent them to the Chiyoda through the traffic boat. The Chiyoda, who received the order, immediately turned the bow of the ship and began to return to the local area.
Looking at the Chiyoda leaving, Yukihiro Ito's eyes were full of sadness and unwillingness: "Tongxiangjun, maybe you are right. However, the Japanese Navy has no choice now. Knowing that the western Sichuan Navy is powerful, We can only fight back and forth, and only by defeating the western Sichuan Navy can we have a chance. Otherwise, even if we can successfully avoid the war this time, the western Sichuan Navy will not let us go. I hope you can retain some seeds for the navy. We have strength and The western Sichuan Navy will fight again. Now, the warriors of the Great Japanese Empire will use their lives to win national destiny for the empire as much as possible!”
The Chiyoda is the fastest warship in the current joint fleet, with a displacement of 2,400 tons, but its speed is 19 knots. When Togo Heihachiro was sent to the Chiyoda, he understood Yukihiro Ito's Meaning. He was very angry. How could he be missing when he was loyal to the great Japanese Empire? However, after he understood Yuki Ito's intention, he could only accept the facts. The Japanese Joint Fleet could fail. , but the Japanese Navy cannot fail. If this failure occurs, we will find an opportunity to avenge our previous shame in the future. This is the responsibility of him, Hirahachiro Togo and the Japanese Navy who remained.
"Kun Ito, don't worry, our Japanese Navy will definitely defeat the western Sichuan Navy in the future!" Togo Hirahachiro swore in his heart.
The six "Leshan-class" light cruisers of the western Sichuan Navy also discovered the departure of the Chiyoda. However, they did not care. The Chiyoda has not strong combat power, and it would be harmless even if it is let go. Just put the joint fleet's If the main force defeats it, the entire Japanese Navy will be over. Then, the Japanese mainland will be killed and all the fish that escaped the net will be eliminated.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, a large area of thick smoke appeared on the sea in the south. Everyone knew that this was the main force of the western Sichuan Navy who arrived at the battlefield. Then, as the distance narrowed, the main force of the western Sichuan Navy appeared in front of everyone. Four ships Battleships like hills, four heavy cruisers with smaller heads, shocked, ashamed, envious and jealous. Why did they tighten their clothes and even the Emperor eat only one meal to make the Emperor The navy built these warships. The western Sichuan Navy quietly owned such a powerful navy. How great would it be if all of these warships could be taken away!
"You guys, the national destiny of the empire is here to fight! I hope you will fight bravely to fight the enemy. After becoming a god in the future, see you again at Kudansaka!" said Yuyuki Ito, the commander of the United Fleet.
"Goodbye Jiuduansaka!" The officers and soldiers on the "Songdao" shouted. At the same time, the flag bearer on the "Songdao" also issued such flag words to other warships.
For a moment, all the soldiers on the Japanese warships made such crazy roars. Although there were only 9 warships left in the entire Japanese joint fleet, they seemed even more crazy when facing the western Sichuan Navy. .
"What's going on? Why are there only 9 warships left in the Japanese Joint Fleet?" On the "Sichuan", Deng Shichang, commander of the Western Sichuan First Fleet, put down the telescope in his hand and said in wonder.
"Commander, I just received a call from the 'Leshan'. The 'Akitsusu' of the Japanese Combined Fleet was sunk by them, and the 'Yoshino' was injured and had withdrawn from the battle. More than half an hour ago, the 'Chyoda' I don’t know why I withdrew from the battle.” said Li Dingxin, commander of the First Fleet in West Sichuan.
"No matter what, as long as the main force of the joint fleet is still there. If these warships are sunk, the Japanese Navy will not have the power to turn the world back! Order each ship and prepare for combat!" Deng Shichang issued a combat order.
The warships of the Western Sichuan fleet immediately began to move. The four warships began to speed up and rushed to the front of the team. Four heavy cruisers were lined up behind them. The other four "Mianyang-class" cruisers and destroyers , then guarded around the main fleet to guard against the Japanese fleet to launch a lightning strike. The Western Sichuan Navy planned to use the main guns of the heavy cruiser of the battleship to sink all the Japanese Combined Fleet one by one.
At this moment, the speed of the Western Sichuan fleet has also been reduced from 16 knots to 12 knots. After the speed is reduced, the shaking of the warships will not be so big, and it will be easier to hit enemy ships. The Japanese joint fleet will not be so stupid as to form a neat battle. The line-up was used to fire with the Western Sichuan Navy. The previous naval battles had already fully understood the strength of the Western Sichuan Navy. Now, both in terms of main artillery and quantity, they were at an absolute disadvantage and fought with the Western Sichuan Navy. In a row duel, they will only fail. The only chance they can win is to rush up, narrow the distance between the two sides, and then have rapid-fire guns and powerful main guns to attack the western Sichuan Navy.
"Come ships! Start charging!" Yuki Ito, commander of the Japanese Joint Fleet, issued an order to attack on the flagship "Matsushima".
ps: The third update is coming! The fourth update will be updated tomorrow, and there will be updates in the early morning!