The flagship of the British, French and Russian joint fleet is the first ship of the British Navy's "Magic Class" battleship, the "Magic Class" battleship, and it is also the most powerful battleship of the British Navy now. Of course, this is the China that is equipped with the Chinese Navy.
Class 'battleships are not level warships at all. The British Navy's 'dreadnought' is still under intense development. The British Navy has a deep foundation and has started research on related aspects before, but it has not found the right direction.
That's it. When the Chinese Navy's "Chinese-class" battleship appeared, the fog that blocked the British Navy's eyes seemed to have all disappeared in an instant, which allowed the British Navy to quickly come up with its own plan. It is said that the British Navy's
The 'Dreadnought' has completed the design drawings and will soon start construction. In order to ensure the strength of the British Navy, even this class of experimental warships, the British Navy plans to build four ships at one time.
The combined fleet of Britain, France and Russia, consisted of hundreds of warships, and the rolling smoke from the chimney covered the sky and formed a thick cloud in the sky.
The main battleships of the British, French and Russian joint fleet include nine "Magic" battleships of the British Navy, namely "Magic", "Glorious", "Prince George", "Victory", and "Jupiter",
Hannibal, Mars, Caesar and Vitality. Two Baverre-class battleships, namely the Baverre-Captain of the Hundred.
The Nile-class battleships are the Nile and Trafalgar. The six Admiral-class battleships are the Collingwood, the Rodney, and the Howe
The two Petrobavlovsk-class battleships of the Russian Navy are the Petrobavlovsk-class battleships and
The 'Rostislav'. Four 'Alexander II-class' battleships are the 'Alexander II', 'Gangute', 'Three Saints', and 'Great Si's Aesop'.
The battleships of the 'Yekagerina II class' are the 'Peter the Great', 'Yekagerina II', 'Georgi Pobedonosetz' and 'Sino'
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In addition, there were ten armored cruisers, and Britain and France each sent five. Among the British Navy's "Orlando-class" armored cruisers, the "Narcissus Boy", the "Living Statue", the "Fearless" among the British Navy's "Orlando-class" armored cruisers.
and the 'Australia'. The French Navy's 'Poseo', Admiral Charles, the 'Brücks', the 'Latouchtville' and 'General Sancy'.
The flagship of the Joint Fleet was determined to be the "Magic". However, the deputy commander of the fleet, the Grand Duke of the Russian Navy Marshal, prefers to stay on their Russians' own warships. He stays alone except for meetings.
On the Russian Navy's battleship, Petrobarovsk. In any case, in the joint fleet, although the Russians had many warships, their performance was mostly not as good as the British Navy, and they were just supporting roles. The fleet commander and British Navy Marshal.
Sir Algeron McLennan Lyons let it go.
The Joint Fleet set off from Portsmouth Military Port on the morning of April 28. The midway voyage, plus the time of docking and supply, took two months to enter the Strait of Malacca and arrive at the South China Sea. This is for the Joint Fleet.
In terms of this, it is undoubtedly an extremely long journey. The main reason is that the speed of the transport ship is too slow, which has dragged down the speed of the fleet. However, there is no way to do so. If you don’t bring enough transport ships, Singapore has fallen.
, when the fleet arrived in the South China Sea, it lost supplies. At that time, not to mention defeating the Chinese navy, even their self-protection became a problem. Although, the southern part of the French Indochina colony is still under the control of France
Among them, ports such as Saigon in the southern region can also be used for fleet docking. But no one can guarantee whether the French team can last until two months later. Therefore, bringing enough transport ships requires insurance.
The launch of the joint fleet allowed the countries of the Pacific Alliance to boost morale for a while. In their opinion, such a powerful fleet would definitely defeat the Chinese navy. As long as the Chinese navy is defeated, China would have to surrender and make peace with the great powers.
Otherwise, China's most economically developed coastal areas will become ruins. Almost all countries are very concerned about this maritime decisive battle. The neutral Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire also sent observation missions to China.
In order to witness this largest naval battle after humans entered the steam era. Especially Germany, the German army is the best in the world, but in the navy, if they want to become a maritime power, there will probably be a long time left.
The road is about to go. Although Germany is now building the "Nassau-class" battleship. However, the strength of the navy cannot be compensated by one or two advanced warships, and it requires continuous accumulation. And Germany lacks these
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The happiest thing is probably Japan. After the joint fleet set sail, the Japanese government declared that China is not far from the failure of the war and that Japan is about to win the war. As long as Japan's allies defeat the Chinese navy and hundreds of thousands of Japanese army
You will be able to re-emerge on the mainland and get what they want for the Japanese people. Whether it is wealth, land or other resources, they will be within your fingertips. For a time, the Japanese people who were originally suffering due to the continuous rise in food prices were actually
Believe it, all the dissatisfaction is hidden. Since the joint fleet of Britain, France and Russia has already embarked on an expedition, what's wrong with them waiting for another two months? After all, they also hope that Japan can become stronger.
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After the expeditionary fleet set off, the British Prime Minister Marquis Salisbury summoned the US Ambassador to the UK. The Marquis of Salisbury told the US Ambassador to the UK that the British government's declaration of war against the US government is very
Dissatisfied. If the US government continues to adopt this bystander attitude, the UK will cut off all technical assistance from the United States. All British experts who are helping the United States upgrade their naval technology and helping the United States design new warships will be recalled.
domestic.
The US ambassador to the UK immediately said that this was a completely misunderstanding. The US is not declaring no war against China, but is actively preparing. After all, the Chinese Navy's Pacific Fleet is not weak, and if it is not prepared, the US Navy may be the first to be successful.
Defeated in the Second Battle.
However, how could the Marquis of Salisbury believe these nonsense of the Americans? He said it very clearly that if the United States does not attack China, then all aid will be cut off.
The US ambassador to the UK had no choice but to say that he would react to the situation at home. He was just an ambassador, and such an important matter still needs to be discussed by the US government.
At 9 a.m. on April 28, Washington time, US President William McKinley held a cabinet meeting to discuss the continuous defeat of Russia, what should the US government do, and the threat from British Prime Minister Marquis Salisbury.
In addition to President William McKinley, there were Vice President and Vice President Garrett Hobart, Secretary of State John Sherman, Secretary of Finance Lehman J. Gage, and Secretary of War Russell A.
Alger and Admiralty Secretary Theodore Roosevelt. Although the United States had declared war on China at the beginning of the war, the United States had been holding its troops in order to maintain its strength. Now, Britain has made harsh words, the United States has not
Even if you move, you can't do it anymore.
"Everyone, Russia has been defeated continuously and has lost hundreds of thousands of troops to this day. It seems that the Russians are simply unable to defeat China on the land battlefield. In terms of the naval, the combined fleet of Britain, France and Russia has set sail.
It is expected that in two months, a decisive battle with the Chinese Navy will be fought. So, what should the United States do in this war? In addition, the British Prime Minister Marquis Salisbury has summoned the Chinese ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Toughly stated that if our country continues to adopt this method of not making a war, the UK will cut off our technical assistance, and all British experts will be recalled to the UK!" US President William McKinley said with a frown.
"His Excellency the President, now is a critical period for the development of the navy. Our new warship design, as well as naval guns, armor, etc., all require the support of the UK. If the UK recalls these experts, our naval development plan will be greatly affected.
"Theodore Roosevelt, Secretary of the Navy, said. Now the US Navy is designing a new-class battleship. This battleship requires that it can match the Chinese Navy's "Chinese-class" battleship in terms of performance. The US Navy's design
And the construction capabilities are originally relatively weak, and such an epoch-making battleship cannot be designed. This requires the help of British experts. Otherwise, the US Navy will not be able to shorten the gap with the world's advanced level.
"Then, we can only launch an offensive against China? Are we sure to defeat the Pacific Fleet of the Chinese Navy?" said President William McKinley. Although the United States has strengthened its confidence after defeating Spain last year. However,
I am still a little scared when facing China. If it is defeated by the Chinese Navy's Pacific Fleet again, then this US government may have to collapse. If the war breaks out next year, the US Navy will increase it at once.
Several battleships will not be so embarrassed. However, now that Britain has issued an ultimatum, the United States has no choice. (To be continued. Please search for astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!