The information that the Germans might tear up the treaty soon spread to the United States and Britain. After several twists and turns, whether it was Deng Shichang, Ma Jifen or Jericho, they all knew this absolutely bad news for the Allied Powers. The enemy situation may have serious consequences.

Something unexpected happened and the original plan had to be reset.

"If this news is accurate, then the total number of Allied aircraft carriers in the Mediterranean-Indian Ocean theater is likely to reach more than 10 when the war begins, which means there are about 1,000 carrier-based aircraft. With such a powerful aviation strength,

The high maneuverability of aircraft carriers is really terrifying." Now that everyone is considered an ally, the three countries can naturally sit together and talk. Cunningham began to describe Britain's deployment in South Asia to everyone present.

"According to the plan, our single air force base in South Asia will not be able to accommodate more than one wing of various aircraft, which is about 100 aircraft. This is partly because India's coastline is too long and our defense forces are insufficient.

On the other hand, it is also because when we made the plan, we based it on the situation that the navies of both sides were almost equal, but now it seems that we can concentrate 7 aircraft carriers in South Asia when the war begins! Top! Point! Novel

The number of aircraft carriers in the United Kingdom is already at its limit. In two years, the United Kingdom will only have 4 aircraft carriers, the United States will not have more than 6 aircraft carriers, and if Germany counts reserve aircraft carriers, the number will be at least about 8. And even if the economies of the United Kingdom and the United States are

It has been restored, because the capital ship construction period is long, so it is difficult for us to catch up with each other in a short period of time." Cunningham said with some frustration.

"Judging from the current situation, our sea-based aviation force is at least 30% less than the opponent's. Even if we can get support from an airport, we still can't compete with the opponent. And the opponent can rely on superior forces to do whatever they want on our long defense line.

Open a gap. And if the German Navy can accept part of the Italian Navy's heritage, then its strength will be stronger."

"Here I need to thank China for its support to our allies. If we can obtain two medium-sized fleet aircraft carriers, then on paper we have the capital to fight the opponent. But considering the defensive performance, we still have the ability to fight with the opponent.

A big gap, the Yorktown class aircraft carriers and the subsequent Hornet class aircraft carriers

None of the carriers have armored decks. Maybe after a melee, the Germans can just sweep the deck and continue fighting, while some of our aircraft carriers have to return to port to repair their decks. So I personally suggest that the new generation of American aircraft carriers can

It's an armored deck aircraft carrier." Cunningham's words were full of regret.

According to Deng Shichang's original plan, the Allied fleets were to take the initiative. But that was based on the close strength of the two sides. From now on, it seems that the number of aircraft carriers between the two sides can differ by more than 3! And the Allied side has more than half of the aircraft carriers.

They are all unarmored deck aircraft carriers. If a large fleet encounters this, the winner will be determined by a single face-to-face encounter. Maybe not many of the Allied aircraft carriers will be sunk in the first round, but a large part of the deck will definitely be broken! What else?

beat?

"When necessary, we can also modify merchant ships. According to the opinions of the guys in the technical department, even the hull of the cruiser can be modified into a good aircraft carrier. It may only take a few months. If an Ivan multi-ton cruiser is modified

If it turns into a light aircraft carrier, it will have a carrying capacity of about 40 aircraft." Halsey, the bully, thought for a while and said.

"Such an aircraft carrier is too fragile, and its ability to release attack aircraft is also very limited. It is even far inferior to the first-generation aircraft carriers of China and Germany. It would be tantamount to committing suicide for such a warship to be engaged in a fierce sea-air duel." Kan

Ning'an retorted. The fleet's defense power has always been

It is a very important issue. Just like Betty's 8 battle cruisers were defeated by Sipel's 6 battle cruisers in World War 1, this kind of battle cruiser is not only excellent on paper, but also very poor in terms of defense and attack aircraft release capabilities.

This guy is really not suitable for fighting against the opponent's battleships.

Some people may say that from an economic point of view, such an aircraft carrier built with the same money and tonnage will have more aircraft, but it must be forgotten that in addition to the battleship, there are people and pilots on it. If this kind of thing is once used

If a bomb enters the soul, what will happen to the more than a thousand people on it? The loss of personnel, especially the loss of technical personnel, is slower than the replenishment speed of the battleship! Historically, the American Raider has never been on the first line because of protection issues.

.Generally used as escort warships or aircraft transport ships.

"What's more, what we lack is not only warships, but also personnel. An aircraft carrier like the Moltke class requires about 2,700 people to operate, and a light aircraft carrier of over 10,000 tons requires about 1,600 people to operate. And you

The combat effectiveness of the light aircraft carrier mentioned just now is too weak. Two such warships are not as good as one Moltke. The human cost must also be calculated." Su Mo fired another shot next to him.

"The U.S. Navy has actually prepared an aircraft carrier reserve ship, but the standard during the construction process is a little lower, well, a little lower. But once a war breaks out, we can also change it into an aircraft carrier, releasing almost all the capabilities of aircraft

On par with the Hornet-class aircraft carrier." McGiffin said as he placed a model on the sand table on the side that marked the Allied Forces fleet.

"What is the concept of lower standards?" Deng Shichang asked curiously. "The watertight structure and hull strength are close to those of military warships, but can the protection be added? It may be slightly stronger than that of a light cruiser." Ma Jifen said with a slight embarrassment.

, which means that this warship is likely to be hit by a 500kg armor-piercing projectile! Compared with the German aircraft carrier reserve ship, there is a huge gap, but there is nothing that can be done about it. The U.S. government pays less money and the performance of the ship

It will naturally shrink!

"What about the French Navy? Can't they invest some troops?" Deng Shichang looked at the ugly Ma Jifen and wisely chose to change the topic. "The French aircraft carrier will be used to encircle the North Atlantic, but they decided to use it on Madagascar.

Deploy an aviation cruiser detachment to threaten the sea transportation lines of the German and Austrian navies. However, I personally feel that the force is not enough." Thomas explained.

"Actually, I think General Halsey's suggestion also has merit. Although light aircraft carriers are not suitable for fleet battles, they can be used to threaten the opponent's communication lines earlier. Aviation cruisers are still half-baked battleships in the final analysis, and their aviation capabilities are not even as good as their tonnage.

Small aircraft carriers, we are sometimes limited on capital ships, but we have enough

A light cruiser, if a light cruiser and a light aircraft carrier cooperate to attack the opponent's lines of communication to delay the Allied offensive, you can also consider it. Of course, what I want to say is that if you want to win, the main battle

The aircraft carrier is still the main force, and the light aircraft carrier's breakup is just a way to delay time." Su Mo looked at Halsey and then said.

"There are also submarines. The Germans were able to use submarines to pose a huge threat to our maritime transportation lines in World War I. So we can also use the same method to deal with the Germans now, but we are smarter than them. We can

Concentrate submarines to attack the opponent's slow merchant ship formation at night. This way you can avoid the opponent's air counter-potential

The quantity is high, and the cost-effectiveness is also higher. As long as one submarine can detect the opponent, then several submarines can be concentrated to encircle and suppress it." After losing their maritime advantage, the British, who had been ill for a long time, also decisively started to break diplomatic ties.

In terms of combat, don't mention it. It was originally the patent of Wolf King Dönitz that was figured out by the British, but now the British wolves have to deal with the Germans.

The British's more bold plan is to consider whether they can send a team of submarines into the southern entrance of the Persian Gulf to conduct minelaying operations, because in addition to rail transportation, some crude oil needs to be transported to Europe by sea, and at the same time, this is an important location for the Allied fleet.

Advance base, if the submarine can cause some trouble here, even on the front line, the Allied fleet will definitely not be able to survive!

"If after the war breaks out, Sudan and the East African region are still under our control, we can consider deploying aviation forces to conduct air strikes on the Allied fleets traveling to and from the Red Sea. This is their only way. Although Sudan may

It will be captured, but it can be delayed for some time," Thomas said.

"In addition, our defense in the Indian Ocean must also be stepped up. We must enhance our early warning capabilities. I think everyone is studying an electromagnetic detection instrument. If we can build a warning network along the coast and install this equipment on long-range patrol aircraft,

, we perceive on the battlefield

We will gain a greater advantage. In addition, the attack range of carrier-based aircraft is limited after all. If we set up second- and third-line airports in South Asia, we can increase strategic depth." Su Mo added. Since there is no future in fighting hard, then

It can only reduce the intensity of the opponent's attack.

Unknowingly, the Allied Powers and the Entente Powers started a new competition after a quiet period of only 10 years. When China and the Entente Powers discussed how to block the Allied Powers' offensive in South Asia, the Kaiser and the new Austrian Emperor were also sitting

Let’s discuss the future situation in Europe together. Well, more accurately,

Discussing how to carve up Italy in the future. When William II expressed his willingness to "share" Italy with the Austrian Emperor, Austria-Hungary finally mobilized fully. The Austrian Emperor even patted his chest and said that if Germany could guarantee air superiority over the Apennine Peninsula, then

The Austro-Hungarian Empire's navy and army can handle everything!

At Sanssouci Palace, William II was discussing the future war in the Apennine Peninsula with Emperor Ferdinand of Austria. "Within two years at most, we will solve the Italian problem, and then concentrate our efforts on advancing into South Asia." William II said.

The pace of war is finally approaching!
Chapter completed!