The Rise of the Empire

In fact, the reason is very simple. Before the start of the battle, the troops must be assembled in large numbers. Naturally, they need to replenish their troops from the rear. After the battle is over, the lost troops must also replenish their personnel and send the injured to the rear. At this time, the frequency of shadow operations High is normal, and if you reverse it, you can use Army intelligence to check whether the US Army will have a major operation in the near future to determine when Shadow 42 will arrive in the theater! Of course, you have to ask if there are exceptions? Naturally, Betty said at the beginning, this time he only has a 50% probability to catch the opponent at most. This speculation is only to increase the probability of success, not a certainty!

"Of course, if we want to determine the most accurate departure time of Shadow 42, we can also use the inner line we arranged at the port. He can send us the accurate situation within 4 hours after Shadow 42’s departure, and if we can analyze After the US Army's intelligence on the island of New Guinea, we can calculate the approximate time of arrival of the opponent, and then we can consider the average speed of the Shadow 42 to know which route this ship may choose." Betty said.

"So we can set ambush at the route position that Shadow 42 is most likely to choose?" Shimamura Hayao asked.

"Yes, we can arrange the interception according to our presumed route and schedule. Even if the Americans still have a variety of options, it doesn’t matter. Our fleet is large enough, and it’s okay to set up ambushes. We have fast battleships that can intercept targets. When necessary, you can also rely on carrier-based aircraft to launch attacks. Therefore, in summary, we have at least a 50% probability of intercepting the opponent." Betty said.

"Hehe, I remember you said before, it's best not to expose our aircraft carrier before the decisive battle with the US fleet." Shimamura said with a smile.

"Shadow 42 is worth our trump card." Betty's words are also full of joy. After all, since the beginning of the war, the improved troop carrier of the large high-speed cruise ship has hardly been hit, and the legend of the ghost on the sea is about to end in his own hands. , Is also a very good experience for Betty!

"Well, your Excellency has persuaded me, but whether your Excellency Shigeru Yoshimatsu agrees is another matter, but I will try my best to persuade. Besides, in addition to Shadow 42, we also have to capture the large transport fleet in the Pacific. , I hope your Excellency can make a good plan." Shimura Hayao said.

"Don't worry, Admiral Pacific will stage the greatest encirclement hunt in naval history soon. Compared with our upcoming operations, the encirclement and suppression of the Golden Fleet by the British and Dutch navies in history is nothing but a farce!" Betty said confidently. .

One day later, Shigeru Yoshimatsu agreed to Betty's combat plan. Three days later, the warships of the Japanese joint fleet were assembled for the operation. The main fleet of 5 aircraft carriers and 7 battleships left the port of Davao, surrounded by 21 destroyers and 10 auxiliary battleships. When the fleet left the port under the cover of night, the Japanese coastal defense ship Zhoufang, which was patrolling, sent a farewell signal to the flagship battleship Nagato of the combined fleet: "I wish you a good journey and prosperity!"

"To be honest, when I saw the aircraft carriers surrounded by various warships, I was very uncomfortable. When I joined the Royal Navy decades ago, I dreamed of becoming a battleship commander, commanding these to condense the highest of mankind. The steel behemoth made by wisdom gallops across the ocean, and finally I achieved my goal. I participated in the largest naval battle in the world, but I also failed. I failed to prevent the empire from setting sun. What is more sad is that I I also saw the decline of the battleship." At this time, Lieutenant Admiral Stetti, who was on the battleship Nagato, said to Shigeru Taro Yoshimatsu next to him.

In the vast ocean, the formation of the Japanese combined fleet is like this. The seven battleships are divided into two detachments. The two Nagato-class battleships and the Caraggiono battleship form the first battleship detachment, and the remaining four Fuso Class battleships form the second battleship detachment. These 7 battleships sail in a line formation, they are located at the forefront of the entire fleet, like a sharp spearhead.

Behind the aircraft carrier squadron, there are five aircraft carriers under the command of Betty. The battleships of the Japanese combined fleet opened the way for them and acted as the vanguard. The remaining destroyers surrounded the aircraft carrier squadron, while the supply ships were behind the aircraft carrier squadron. There is no doubt that in the formation of the Japanese fleet this time, it can be seen that the status of aircraft carriers is faintly higher than that of battleships! A new ship type will replace the battleship that has dominated the ocean for hundreds of years! This makes the battleship commanders in the navy very uncomfortable.

"I can hardly imagine that the most important task of the seven battleships we dispatched this time was actually to **** the aircraft carrier to defend against possible night combat attacks. The other task was to worry about the lack of fuel and ammunition on the aircraft carrier. Use battleships to carry out hunting missions. From now on, battleships are completely reduced to supporting roles." Stetti said.

"Your Excellency is a little worried~www.readwn.com~ At least the night is still controlled by battleships. In the turbulent North Sea and Atlantic Ocean, due to the weather and sea conditions, the combat effectiveness of aircraft carriers will be greatly reduced, so at least in your navy. In China, the aircraft carrier still plays a very important role." Shitaro Yoshimatsu said.

The two of them stood on the bridge of the Nagato and watched the towering fleet chatting one after another. They seemed to be discussing very advanced topics. In fact, they are indeed the most popular topic in the Navy at present, but the fundamental reason is These two big bosses were in a panic. Yes, they were too leisurely. Soldiers who were too leisurely would be asked by officers to clean the deck and clean up their internal affairs. When the bosses were too leisurely, they would always talk about some seemingly profound issues.

The departure time of the Japanese joint fleet is also very particular. They know that the U.S. fleet has deployed a large number of submarines in the southern area of ​​the Philippines for breaking traffic and reconnaissance. If you are not careful, the whereabouts of the fleet may be exposed. Therefore, the Japanese are very patient and the intelligence work is also very good. After all, the number of American submarines is far less than that of the Germans, and the distance between the American submarines and the base is too far. This kind of ocean deployment will definitely have gaps, or say There is a certain pattern. The departure time of the Japanese fleet coincided with the time when the number of American submarines in the nearby waters was the least. Moreover, when it set off, it successfully used bad weather and night as cover, and coupled with the carefully planned channel, the Japanese fleet took seriously this time. God knows it!

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