Chapter 2175： New partner two (1/2)
The Americans’ ability to plan industrial and war equipment is still very high. Take the destroyer as an example. In less than a year, the Americans have completed more than 100 Wikis-type destroyers! What is this concept? In terms of tonnage, the number of destroyers supplemented by the Americans in a year can fully support the establishment of two high seas fleets! Don't forget that although the German Navy has destroyers of more than 2,000 tons, most of them are around 1,000 tons or even lower.
And what about the American standard battleship? Beginning in Nevada, and later in New Mexico, Tennessee and even Maryland-class battleships equipped with 16-inch guns under construction. In fact, they are all modified from a mold! To some extent, it is also a kind of standardization. And this kind of standardization is naturally convenient in terms of maintenance, maintenance, and combat use. For example, the ship types are similar, so it is easier to move uniformly.
As for the history of World War II? Whether it is the Essex-class aircraft carrier, the Independence-class light aircraft carrier, the Fletcher-class destroyer, the Liberty ship, these weapons of the US Navy are still somewhat technically flawed, but there is no doubt that these warships are very suitable for production. ! The Americans used 19 months to build an aircraft carrier and a week to complete a Liberty ship. This is not only the strength of the American industry, but the design that is extremely suitable for mass production is also very important.
(What do you say that the Americans equipped almost all aircraft with 50 machine guns are also a model of industrialization? Sorry, this is really a brain problem.... The power of 50 machine guns is still worse for the 2 fighter aircraft, as for the F86. Using a 50 machine gun is a brain-dead...)
”Who is the commander of this American fleet?” Earl Spey asked.
”It is said that it is Major General Sims. He once served as a battle fleet commander and also visited the High Seas Fleet. He is a backbone member of the American first-line navy generals. As for the level? It seems to be fair?” Count Lukner said. ”But we don't need to worry. According to the content of the telegram, the combined fleet is under your command. Except for the use of aviation power, they will completely obey your orders.”
”Let's do this first, how are we preparing for crossing the Strait of Gibraltar this time?” Earl Spey asked.
”All warships have been fully prepared. In order to prevent lightning strikes, we have specially added cork and foamed cement to the empty storage compartments of the watertight compartment to prevent water ingress. The channel has been tested several times and deployed in France. The Moroccan air force is also monitoring the British fleet in the Gibraltar Fortress. According to their report, there are no capital ships inside the fortress. All auxiliary ships were sunk or blocked by airdropped mines in the port. At the same time, no trace of submarines were found in the strait. , The British seem to have given up.” Luknar Earls Report.
”This is not good news.” Earl Spey said: ”The British will definitely not let us go back easily, and if we don't set up a blockade in Gibraltar, then they must be quite sure to stop us in the North Sea or the Norwegian Sea. And the British can definitely expect the High Seas Fleet to respond.”
”According to information from the headquarters, the British seem to have restored the North Sea blockade and redeployed a large number of air forces in the Orkney Islands and the Shetland Islands. We may have to engage the large fleet within the operational radius of the British land-based aviation forces. Now,” Count Luknar said.
”His Royal Highness has made arrangements. He will solve this problem before we go back. Just do our own thing.” There are things in the Mediterranean Fleet that no one but Earl Spey knows. So the earl didn't say much.