"What's the matter? Because there are not many battles, their repair and maintenance tasks are not heavy. As for supplies? According to our reconnaissance, their ammunition and oil are transported by car almost every 2 to 3 days.

There are not many supplies stored in the frontline airports. The opponent may have thought that we will attack these airports, so

Since they have arranged many air defense posts, they can probably buy them 20 minutes of warning time. During this time, their aircraft can take off or be camouflaged. And the cars can also run away. Because of the summer, the aircraft's warm-up time

The time is very short. It would be difficult for us to attack these airports." Li Qiwei frowned slightly.

"There is really no point in attacking these field airfields. The bombers are all flying from the Balkan Peninsula, and we are not enough. The other party is indeed flawless, but they have ignored the most critical point. The operation of this system is based on

It is based on the fighter's control of the air. As long as we can break this, everything will be fine!" Su Mo knocked on the table.

"Restricting the opponent's aviation power does not necessarily require attacking the airport or shooting down the aircraft. We have other methods, such as attacking their material distribution center. General Li Mei just said that the fuel needed for the opponent's field airport is almost tunnel.

Assuming that there are 12 fighter jets deployed at a field airport, the frequency of every 12 sorties requires about 6000l of fuel. If calculated as two to three replenishment times, it is about 12000l to 1

Between 8000l, we take the average of 15000l. That is to say, about 4 trucks are needed to transport each time! In addition to the required ammunition and various accessories, food and other things. In order to maintain the operation of this airport, then each

There must be at least 10 trucks in the supply cycle. It can be regarded as a convoy. Now we want to know where these convoys get their supplies. Can it be done?" Su Mo looked at Li Mei and asked.

"This plan has certain feasibility. The opponent has just landed and is eager to pursue, so the supply line will be established slowly. We only need to keep an eye on the few large military stations. But the problem is the opponent's control of these areas.

The defense will be relatively tight, with a lot of anti-aircraft artillery, and they may be intercepted by the opponent's fighter force at any time. There must be enough troops participating in the attack." Li Mei said. "In addition, the opponent's air defense sentry is also a problem, they will provide supplies.

Provide early warning for war.”

"I have thought about this problem. However, the weather may change in the next few days. We can choose to attack when the clouds are relatively low. We fly above the clouds and then come down to attack after reaching the target. This can greatly weaken the early warning of the air defense sentry.

In addition, I hope you can monitor the other party's radio activities.

It does not necessarily require deciphering. We just want to determine the direction of the attack target through the opponent's fixed radio dense area. We will bring an aircraft equipped with a radio direction finder. Even if there is no guidance or air difference

Some, we can also find the target." Su Mo said with a smile.

"It seems that you have thought a lot about this plan? The idea is very good, I support you, but the premise is that you can convince those lieutenant generals and generals." Porter said calmly.

"I know you. You and Cunningham are partners. You serve General Thomas, and I serve General Yang. Li Mei, do you want to join us? The three of us will command this strongest naval aviation force in history?" Su

Mo's words were quite tempting. As a general, he would never waste the power in his hands. Su Mo's plan was very possible and the target was really tempting. Li Mei had no reason to refuse.

"Okay, it's settled. This is just an appetizer. We have to prepare a feast for the Germans! After temporarily restricting the German Air Force's field airfields, I estimate that they will be quiet for a while and take this opportunity.

, we can attack the Army. Just like attacking the Air Force, our goal is also

It is a supply war and military depot in the opponent's rear. We slow down the opponent's advancement. This process will not last too long. The number of our attack aircraft is effective, and the attendance rate will decline rapidly with the consumption of supplies. In a week at most, the opponent's

The air umbrella will be rebuilt and then the Army will be revitalized," Sumer said.

"One week is too short. We cannot withdraw the troops in Italy. Now the troops are shrinking. Counting the time it takes for them to arrive in Naples and then be shipped out, one week is far from enough." Li Mei shook his head. "But after a week,

The strike capability of our aircraft carriers will be exhausted and they will no longer be able to provide adequate cover for the ports." Portal is also in trouble. As the best sea-based aviation commander in the UK, he is very good at the efficiency and duration of aircraft carrier launches.

researched.

"Yes, this period is our weak period. The advantage of our aircraft carrier as a mobile airport will be exhausted. The fleet needs to go back for supplies, but the aircraft are not used. We can completely leave some fighter jets in Sicily and Naples.

to provide anti-air protection umbrella. Until our fleet completes the replenishment and then comes back, considering that the other party will not put too much pressure on us in the previous period, we can replenish the fleet in batches to minimize the period of weakness.

"Su Mo said.

"What if we put the aircraft at the airport? The relevant facilities at the airport are more complete, so that we can solve the problem of the naval aviation's short sustained combat capability." Li Mei made a suggestion.

"It can be used as a means to alleviate supply pressure, but it must not be used as the main purpose. The reason is very simple. We are the weak side. The weak side needs to do two things against the strong side. The first point is to concentrate superior forces, and

The second point is to ensure our own mobility. If we put all our aircraft at airports near Sicily and Naples, our advantage will be weakened, and then the few air forces will be trapped

In the endless consumption, we have given up our fists and instead used scattered five fingers to fight against the opponent. Moreover, the airport branch in Sicily is too scattered. The scattered brigade may be sent from Tunisia or other places.

The enemy troops were defeated one by one. If you rush from western Sicily to Naples, the time in the air will also be a problem. Sometimes shortening the distance is equivalent to increasing the number of aircraft." Sumer rejected Li Mei's suggestion.

"I support Mr. Su's opinion. This is tantamount to using one's own weaknesses against the other party's strengths. Judging from the current situation, even if we survive this period of weakness, the German deployment will be improved. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to pass again.

An air raid severely damaged the opponent's supply system. The opponent will soon be able to launch an attack on Naples Island

Large-scale bombing. And the two large airports mentioned by General LeMay can also be used. How do we solve this problem?" Porter looked at the evacuation timetable provided by the Army and felt that the time was still there.

If it is not enough, even if the previous tactics are successful, the Allied Powers will fall into a war of attrition.

"By that time, the British and Chinese armies should have been able to withdraw to France through the Port of Genoa, right? The aviation units on the northern front can also consider moving south. By then we can use the sea and Naples as bait.

Have a good fight with the opponent." Su Mo's leaping thinking is deeply inherited by Xu Jie. He can always think about problems from an overall perspective. When one's own forces in a certain war zone are unbalanced and unable to complete a certain task, he can use operations to

Draw resources from elsewhere to fill the gap.

"That's right, we are also preparing to withdraw. The situation is better now, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire has been hurt. So we can retreat calmly and return to France from the Port of Genoa. Of course, some personnel can also be transported by air.

The speed is very fast. By then our air force should be able to free up

The attack is coming, but according to the plan, it seems that they should pass through France and then return to the mainland, so... This is a Royal Air Force unit, and the Royal Navy cannot make arrangements." His face began to change from sunny to gloomy.

Li Mei and Porter immediately and rationally chose to shirk responsibility.

"This is a good idea. As for the jurisdiction issue, I don't think it is an insurmountable obstacle. I will contact the superiors and then request the Royal Air Force to support our battle in central Italy." Li Mei said immediately.

"But our fighter jets have a relatively short range, and the rest are reconnaissance aircraft and fast bombers. This doesn't seem to be of much help in fighting for air supremacy, right?" Porter was a little confused.

"No, no, no, it helps a lot. There is no future if we only defend without attacking. I also hope that these fast bombers can suppress the opponent's night battle airport!" A smile appeared on Su Mo's face. Porter felt as if he was being caught again.

The Chinese have made a calculation! "Our next plan has a lot to do with your country's aircraft fleet in Italy. If it works properly, we can not only withdraw as many Allied troops as possible from Italy, but also use this to return to Italy."

Hit your opponent hard at once!"

Just as the air force commanders of the three countries were discussing future combat plans, the most powerful fleet in history had arrived at Gibraltar, the western gate of the Mediterranean! This was once a fortress for the British Empire to strangle the exit of the Mediterranean. In the last war, because of

Due to the existence of Italy, the Allied fleet lost a large number of warships in the Mediterranean, and also lost this vital fortress. Now the fleets of Britain, France and the United States are going to help a once generous enemy. This

It has to be a great irony. Americans have similar feelings to the British. Thinking of the series of naval battles that took place in the Caribbean more than 30 years ago, Americans feel aggrieved. But look at today, the United States

The navy just passed through the waters controlled by the Spanish, but the Spanish navy didn't even dare to fart, and finally got angry! "After passing the Strait of Gibraltar, we entered the war zone." Sims looked at it.

The trail behind the cliff in the distance.

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