While China and the German Empire reached cooperation agreements one after another for the future of the country, the wrangling between Russia and the Netherlands also came to an end. Everyone has common interests. If the Russians leave the Dutch, this battle will end.

There was no need to fight, and if the Dutch were not as courageous as the Russian navy, it would only be a matter of time before the colony in Southeast Asia was lost.

The first understanding reached between the two sides was in terms of logistical supplies. The Dutch stated that they could provide all logistical services including food, fuel and various dock support facilities for the Russian fleet stationed in the Far East, but the Russians had to pay for it.

Food and fuel are naturally one and the same

It cannot be less. Since the Russians are involved in the construction and operation of the dock, some reductions can be made as appropriate. The Dutch really do not have enough funds to build a comprehensive base for a fleet ranked among the top five in the world in the far East, so

In this regard, we must rely on the Russians.

In terms of purchasing ammunition and parts, the Russian fleet is responsible for purchasing its own parts and can also use its own transport ships to transport them. However, the Dutch have to provide various conveniences for these transport ships. For example, free berths and so on.

.At the same time, the Russians will help the Netherlands build ports in Batavia and other places into a real military port to cope with the attack of the Northern Fleet.

The real competition between the two sides is the mission and command system of the combined fleet. In the eyes of the Russians, if the Russian-Dutch Combined Fleet is compared to a company, the Russians are the major shareholders who account for more than 80% of the shares. So in this company

Naturally, they have the final say on their own affairs. The Dutch fleet must unconditionally obey the command of the Russian fleet.

But the Dutch don't think so. The Netherlands came together with the Russians in order to preserve a wealthy colony. If the Russians cannot provide protection for this overseas territory, then why would the Netherlands join forces with the Russians? Just slap it.

The two were separated, and there was another reason that the Netherlands did not explain clearly. That is that the Netherlands was afraid that the Russians would use the already very fragile Dutch Navy as a weapon!

Although the Dutch navy is weak, it implies that after all, it still has two good fast battleships and some auxiliary battleships. In order to build such a fleet, the Dutch spent many years of savings, not just to hear a sound! Russia

The fastest in the fleet

The fast battleships are not as advanced as the Dutch, so the Russians obviously have enough reasons to let the Dutch fleet take the front line. In the eyes of the Chinese navy, the Dutch fleet is not enough. Maybe the Russians will be used as a drain at some point.

The product is used up!

Therefore, the Dutch insist on retaining a certain degree of autonomy. Except for participating in the decisive battle, the Dutch fleet has the right to decide its own actions, which is intolerable to the Russians. The strength of the Russian Navy's fast fleet is inherently weaker than that of the Chinese Navy.

fast ship

In the plan, there are only two 6-gun dreadnought battleships and two 8-gun 10-inch gun armored cruisers. Two 6-gun 10-inch gun medium armored cruisers face the 4 dreadnoughts and possible accompanying equipment in Beiyang.

There is no advantage at all in terms of patrol.

"Your country has two seven-province-level fast battleships, and two 14,000-ton second-level battleships equipped with eight 10-inch guns. This strength is close to our country's fast fleet, but it is not enough to resist

"Chinese Navy. Such division of forces is a taboo in naval warfare." Makanov strongly objected.

"We must ensure the smooth flow of sea lines of communication. While your fleet is preparing in the port, we need to ensure the security of coastal ports and transportation lines at sea. The two fleets should take turns to maintain a presence at sea. As for possible dispatches

We can definitely maintain contact with the Chinese fleet, and then when necessary

Concentrate your forces to defeat your opponent when necessary." The fundamental reason why the Dutch dare to act alone is that the power system on the Dutch warships is relatively advanced. In addition to being equipped with kerosene mixed-fired boilers, there are also original British steam turbines. Plus fuel

With the advantage of reserves, the Dutch can evacuate under adverse circumstances.

The Netherlands' idea is very simple. That is to avoid fighting with the Chinese fleet as much as possible before the decisive battle. In addition to protecting the ship, the lack of infrastructure is also a very important reason. Both the Dutch and the Russians know that, that is

Spend several years building up Dutch East Indies

The various seaports in the country are still unable to meet the maintenance of such a large fleet. You must know that the entire Russian-Dutch combined fleet has 8 battleships, 4 fast battleships, 6 various patrol ships, and the smallest tonnage is 10,000.

More than 4,000 tons! Where can the Netherlands build so many dry docks and canals?

It is foreseeable that as the war progresses, a large number of warships will need to be repaired. By then, it will be a question whether the Dutch can use their own docks to repair warships. After all, prestige is not only a thing in the East, but also in the West! And it is more

What's more, the Netherlands is cooperating with the most aggressive country in Europe!

Faced with the Dutch fleet's determination not to hand over command, the Russians had no choice. So after some bargaining, the Russians suggested a compromise, which was to divide their respective patrol areas. After discovering that China

After the naval fleet, the Russian and Dutch fleets have the right to choose to engage or follow, but after the top commanders of both parties reach an agreement, all frontline fleets must act together! The top command will be owned by a Russian general and a Dutch general, and

It must be agreed by both parties before it can take effect.

The Dutch also agreed with this. Their fleet has considerable autonomy. When the Chinese fleet really presses the border, both the Dutch and the Russians will do their best to resist, because the Russians have no way out.

Yes, the fleet was defeated

The outcome is that the Russians have no chance to enter the Far East, and the Dutch have no retreat. Behind them is Batavia. However, before the decisive battle, the Dutch believe that with the high speed and supply advantages of their fleet, the four Dutch capital ships will never

Become meaningless cannon fodder!

When encountering the Chinese fleet, fight when you can, run away when you can, and look for opportunities to encircle and annihilate the Chinese fleet with the Russian navy. This is the basic idea of ​​the Dutch fleet. After obtaining certain rights of free movement, the Dutch navy and the Russian navy will take charge of the sea areas that both parties are responsible for.

Made some planning.

Java Island, Sumatra Island and nearby islands are the focus of defense. On the one hand, because the main cities and seaports of the Netherlands are concentrated on Java Island, this is the most elite part of the entire colony and the main base of the Russian-Dutch Combined Fleet, so it must be

Protect yourself, in Russia

From the perspective of the Chinese and the Dutch, China's most likely option is to occupy Belitung Island and then use it as a base to launch an attack on Java Island, so this will be the defense core of the Russian-Dutch joint fleet! And Makanov is determined

Both sides are required to concentrate their most elite troops here!

The fast battleship formation is responsible for reconnaissance and avant-garde, and waits for opportunities to consume the opponent's strength. If the situation allows, they can lead a decisive battle! As the landlord, the Dutch fleet also agreed to deploy its elite here. After all, one step back would be Badawi.

Ya! Although they are afraid of the Chinese navy's attack, the Netherlands still

All four battleships were deployed in the western part of the Java Sea, and the Russian fleet also agreed to deploy no less than four fast battleships and cruisers to cooperate with the Dutch fleet. The entire East Java Sea was handed over to two new cruisers and some

The old ships are responsible for monitoring and dealing with possible Chinese attack ships!

Now that the tasks have been assigned, it is time to evaluate the possible actions and tactics of the Chinese Navy. In Makanov's eyes, Russia and the Netherlands have an advantage in terms of the speed of the entire fleet construction work. First of all, the Russian Navy itself has a strong

Shipbuilding capabilities, the Russian naval shipyard now has 5 capital ships at the same time

Under construction, the Dutch shipyard is also building an armored cruiser. The Americans are responsible for the construction of two battleships and a fast battleship. The French are also responsible for the construction of three battleships. Russia and the Netherlands are also responsible for the construction of three battleships.

Of the total 18 battleships, as many as 12 were built at the same time!

On the other hand, on the Chinese side, although Britain, Italy and the German Empire are all helping with construction, because Britain needs to take into account its own construction plan at the same time, Italy's own industrial level is not as good as that of the United States and France. In addition, Germany has started construction of fast battleships built for China.

It's relatively late, and the project volume is huge, so the Russian Navy will get the warships earlier than the Chinese Navy!

As for the two fast battleships built by the Chinese Navy, although one of them started construction relatively early, in the eyes of the Russians, although the Chinese Republic has already built 10,000-ton battleships, it is indeed a step to jump directly to the 20,000-ton level.

A bit larger. Therefore, from the perspective of the Russians, it is still a question mark whether these two self-built fast battleships can be completed before 1905. In other words, the Russian and Dutch battleships will be in place as soon as possible!

But arriving early does not mean entering the battle early. After two battles, Russia lost not only battleships, but also a group of professional naval officers and soldiers. This loss was even more painful for the Russians than the loss of ordnance. Cultivate

Becoming a qualified naval officer cannot be accomplished in a few years.

, taking into account the miserable cultural level of the Russians and the corrupt government system, Makanov came to the conclusion that even if the new warships are in place, the Russian Navy may not be able to find enough personnel to operate these warships! So the actual formation

In the world of combat effectiveness, China may still have an advantage!

"We need to dispatch part of the fleet to the Far East in advance to offset the advantage of the Chinese Navy. At the same time, the army must maintain restraint and cannot launch an offensive against the Chinese Army in advance. Our country will be the first to complete the construction of the fast fleet, and then Essen

general points

We will go to Batavia in advance to prevent a preemptive strike by the Chinese Navy. The point we hope to start the war is that after the main fleet led by me arrives in the Dutch East Indies, we will make several months of corrections before officially starting the war." Makanov said.

Said this in the Russian-Dutch war meeting.

When I woke up in the morning and looked at my subscriptions, I was shocked. The subscription for the recommended period was actually 500--! Nowadays, the average subscription for side-viewers is around 700, which made my heart go crazy--! (To be continued.
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