Chapter 1540: American shipbuilding strength
After a 25-day investigation, the UK was lucky enough to catch two senior German spies from the investigation and destroy a spy network. However, for the UK, the most critical thing was still not found. Who got the top secret information about the tank from the UK and formulated a response plan.
Perhaps, this rocket launcher was previously studied by Germany, but it was impossible to say that it was made so many of them, if it were not specifically targeted at tanks, it would be impossible to say. In addition to trainers, those who could come into contact with tanks were all senior officials. The training troops were basically closed training, with sufficient protection. Moreover, the time for tank training was only less than 2 months, and the large-scale spread training was in the later stage, and at which time the tank was not far from the time it took to be put into actual combat.
According to the analysis of the British intelligence department, the possibility of early leakage is much higher than that of the later ones. During this period, the British intelligence department was under great pressure. When they think of a considerable level of people who can grasp most of the British secrets, they are hidden among them. The British are chilling because of the frequent leaks of intelligence in Germany. At a critical moment, an intelligence leak may be a catastrophe for the British troops participating in the war.
However, these people, at the level of the minister and deputy minister, are definitely called high-ranking officials in the UK. Such people cannot use any means at will, and can only monitor them at a long distance to find clues. As for the current results, there is no realization, and this path seems to be impossible.
If Yang Yuanzhao knew that his random actions would not only cause huge equipment losses to the Allied Power, but also allow the Allied Power’s intelligence organization to be full of troops. The intelligence department was busy looking for the high-level spy that did not exist, but instead ignored other aspects.
The emergence of the rocket launcher did not only cause such a consequence, but also suffered huge losses in equipment. The most important thing is that 30,000 sets of tanks that were still under intense assembly. In the Battle of Europe 6, the tanks were basically destroyed. The opponent had a large number of rocket launchers. After this battle, the British realized that the rocket launcher had strong combat capabilities and began to inquire about how many German rocket launchers were.
This thing cannot be concealed. Germany used to be concealed by the effects of the rocket launcher. Now, after being exposed in the war, such a large number of rocket launchers could not be concealed at all. Britain then realized that Germany had actually arranged such a large rocket launcher, let alone 30,000 tanks, even if it was several times more, and they would be put into the battlefield together. Germany put all the rocket launchers on the front line and could annihilate them. During the previous battle, they thought that Germany had already taken out all the rocket launchers, but who knew that it was only a fraction. If Germany had really had more rocket launchers at that time, it would be a nightmare for Britain, and even the previous results of more than 100,000 were not achieved.
The tanks that were highly anticipated did not play a necessary role, but instead became a waste of food and a pity. The losses of 20,000 tanks meant that 100 million US dollars of equipment and supplies were wasted, and no one dared to get them out of the rest.
Even if most of the losses were paid for by the Americans, the British invested a lot, even if it was 30%, the total number was an unimportant number.
Britain was in a dilemma and didn't know how to do it next. Even the assembled tank production line did not stop. It was just that the assembly degree was decreasing. The tank was at an absolute disadvantage when facing the bazooka, but the tank was a weapon to crack trench warfare. In places without the bazooka, it could play a very outstanding role. In a sense, it was also a tactical weapon. Moreover, the bazooka was relatively heavy after all, and it was impossible to carry it in large quantities in sports combat. However, under the current state, on the front line of Bordeaux, it was no longer suitable for tank use.
War is so cruel. Sometimes, the birth of a simple weapon can change the situation of the war. Britain is in a dilemma, while the United States is much more decisive. Tanks may become weapons to crack trenches. Regarding how it is used, it is necessary to continue digging deeper. However, under the premise that the tank has been cracked by the rocket launcher, the United States has chosen another way to build battleships on a large scale.
After two years of adjustment, the United States has thoroughly understood the technology from the United Kingdom. It has previously repaired and repaired it on Queen Elizabeth-level basis and has not taken its own path. However, the United States is far from being able to compare with the United Kingdom in terms of strength in technology and manufacturing. After absorbing the rich heritage of Britain, it has gone up to a higher level and embarked on a new path.
The newly designed warship has no connection with the Queen Elizabeth class in its overall structure, but it seems to like cameras. Compared with the Queen Elizabeth class, after further enhancing power, the power system of the new warship has reached % which not only can support larger warships, but the overall effect is quite powerful. It absorbs design ideas from the fantasy level. The fantasy level is deeply hated by the United States. The disaster it caused made the entire United States shock the East Buyi.
They finally came up with a new level based on fantasy level. The most important thing is that the assembly line technology has been applied to shipbuilding by the United States. It cannot be achieved by China's segmented shipbuilding method, because the United States does not have electronic computers and computer-aided design. However, under the premise of combining assembly line and coordination, the production time has been greatly reduced. The most important thing is that the United States has also mastered electric welding.
Electric welding is the biggest present of warships. From the original Liuhe to the current electric welding, the weight has been reduced a lot. This technology, which was pioneered in China and has become a secret killer weapon, has gradually spread over time. The improvement of technology cannot be kept confidential, just like a dreadnought. If the UK had kept it confidential at that time, the honor of the world's first dreadnought would have been born in the United States. This is the result of the technology reaching a certain level and the same destination.
The United States has not yet mastered the electric welding technology, which has not yet become like China. The combination of various welding methods, from argon arc welding, vacuum welding, and even seamless welding, does not reduce the stability of the overall structure, but reduces a lot of self-weight. For battleships with every inch of land, the weight reduction rate is quite high, which has also brought about a huge improvement in performance.
Electric welding is the most outstanding thing about the new generation of battleships. It not only accelerates the construction level, but also reduces the cost. In addition, all the United States' scientific and technological strength has also concentrated on the self-weight of such a battleship. In terms of power, airworthiness, and even counter-even, it has reached a relatively balanced premise. The emergence of some things is inevitable.
The leading technology has also begun to promote the development of various aspects. The United States has also accelerated the construction of several battleships. The assembly line method applied to the battleships has produced good results. Although the effect is greatly reduced due to the lack of auxiliary design, the eight battleships were launched in advance before August. Then, the United States began to transform the dock to adapt to the construction of the new generation of battleships. It is expected that as long as everything is normal, the launch of the battleships will increase by one-third compared to now.
In addition, the docks expanded by the United States began in August 1916 and by April 1917, at least 22 battleships were launched, more than 90% of which were from the United States. In this way, no matter how many warships China and Germany produced, they would have enough advantages. Putting aside the sinking of the ship platform, the investment of 50 main battleships for three consecutive years, the United States has seen terrifying industrial production capacity, and with the strong support of the United States, it has almost exploded with unimaginable strength.
However, after the 12 battleships and many escort warships were sunk, the United States lost a large number of well-trained soldiers. However, the huge shipping and a large number of traditions in the United States finally made them prepare enough private soldiers and began to expand in 1916. However, the combat effectiveness was significantly reduced, which was the key to large-scale military expansion. However, the United States believed that with the advantage of a warship, it would have considerable advantages.
Now, in the eyes of the Americans, the reason why they are in this situation is that if there are not enough warships on the warships, they cannot suppress Germany, if there are not enough warships, they will not be able to compete with China in the Pacific, or even counterattack Alaska, and will never rely on the 6th ground to advance from Canada with a difficult progress. Once the time enters January and April of the next year, it will be impossible to continue fighting for half a year.
The Americans didn't know that they were going further and further along this road. In 1917, a naval battle that shocked the world. The number of main ships dispatched by both sides was as high as 80 ships, with at least 50 ships of various sizes. On the huge battlefield in the Pacific Ocean, next to Hawaii, an unimaginable war was launched. The final result of the war was that China, who was on the weak side, won. China sent 15 battleships and 16 aircraft carriers, a total of 3
One main battleship faced 59 main battleships and 48 heavy patrol American fleets. The advantages of aircraft and aircraft carriers are undoubtedly shown here. After 7 days and 7 nights of battle, the powerful navy, including roadbed aircraft, completely sent one of the largest main battleships in the United States to the seabed, announcing the end of the battleship era. The era of aircraft carriers emerged and immediately became the darling on the battlefield, firmly controlling the status of the first battleship. (To be continued.)8
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