Chapter 1677： Preparation II (1/2)
Chapter 1677 Preparation for war (2)
The preparations for battleships and aircraft were carried out in an orderly manner, and the collection of intelligence continued. Just after Major General Rodhart arrived at Port Fao, Earl Su Xiong, who was the commander-in-chief of the operation, held the first combat meeting. , And the content of this meeting is to choose a suitable target for the monsoon action.
”Our main task this time is to test the strike effect of naval aviation. If we only find a few merchant ships, there is no difficulty. However, our future targets are the British battleships and the well-trained officers and soldiers. Therefore, this time, our goal should not be too far away even if it is not a dreadnought ship. A simple light warship or civilian ship cannot detect the combat effectiveness of our air force.” After the meeting, Major General Rodhart first proposed. Own requirements.
”There have not been any dreadnought warships or above in the Indian Ocean for at least 5 months,” said Earl Su Xiong. ”The British are shrinking across the board. It is estimated that it will not take long for the ultra-dreadnought fleet in the Mediterranean to return to their homeland. After the Japanese were hit hard last time, they were more careful with their limited number of dreadnoughts. Even Malacca. The strait has not passed.”
”What about the cruiser class?” Rodhart asked.
”There are still some of this. After all, we can always guarantee that there are more than two camouflaged cruisers in the Indian Ocean performing the task of breaking the cross. These auxiliary cruisers have very good firepower and the hull structure is also very good. They are not those auxiliary cruisers can deal with. In the Indian Ocean, you can see the British protective cruisers of the 1990s, and you can also see their last-generation patrols.” Raidel said with a smile on the side.
”Why don't you choose a British armored cruiser?” Rodhart thought for a while and wanted to look at the opposite US military representative Lieutenant Colonel Kimmel, who is now the captain of the Constellation.
”We have a better choice. According to the information provided by our intelligence network, there is a Japanese battleship that will accompany a Japanese transport fleet to Europe, and we have already figured out the schedule and route of this fleet. ”Lieutenant Colonel Kimmel said proudly.
Compared with Germany, the three armies of the United States of America are far behind, but there is one thing that Lieutenant Colonel Kimmel is very confident, and that is the efficiency of American intelligence agencies. Relying on the intelligence network formed by the Dutch and American businessmen who stayed in the Dutch East Indies, any large-scale fleet movement from the Dutch East Indies could not avoid the eyes of the Americans. Of course, technically Americans also have merits, at least the Japanese radio communication does not have too many secrets for Americans!
”Battleship? It certainly won't be of the Dreadnought class. It should be a former Dreadnought or the armored cruiser we sold to Japan?” Major General Rodhart was also interested.
”It is Katori. It is the third of the Satsuma-class battleships sold by the British to the Japanese. Your Excellency the Count of this ship should be very aware that Satsuma and his fellow ship Aki have achieved your reputation as Earl of Blood. ”Lieutenant Colonel Kimmel said with a smile.
”Hehe, yeah, that success was also indispensable with the help of American friends.” Earl Su Xiong said with a haha.