Chapter 2497： Horn of War One (1/2)
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This is definitely the largest fleet in the world. There is no one. The only one that can be matched is the Royal Navy in its heyday, right? ”Standing on the bridge of the flagship USS Tennessee, General Sims looked at the huge fleet out of the window with some pride! After completing the final preparations, the combined US-German fleet and the landing fleet under their **** finally merged together. Heading towards New Ireland, thousands of kilometers away.
”Yes, this is indeed the largest fleet in the world. In fact, our scale can be larger.” General Benson said. In this fleet, there are a total of 22 battleships! 6 aircraft carriers! (Among them, 4 German battleships and 1 aircraft carrier.) 14 former dreadnought battleships and semi-dreadnought battleships, 12 armored cruisers, 6 other light cruisers, plus up to 110 flat destroyers and more than 40 submarines underwater! (Submarine is mainly used to form a cordon)
Behind this huge fleet is a huge landing fleet composed of hundreds of various transport ships, supply ships and landing ships. The entire fleet of hundreds of various ships form the largest fleet in human history! The entire fleet formed a huge queue of 20 kilometers long and 6 kilometers wide! They crossed half of the Pacific Ocean formidable and headed for New Ireland.
While in the air, six aircraft carriers take off in turn and take off fighter jets to detect and provide air defense protection for the fleet. This is not the end. The German long-range patrol aircraft taking off from the Caroline Islands are also hovering over the fleet. Their main task is In addition to detection, it suppresses Japanese submarines that may appear around the fleet. However, so far, everything is normal on the sea, and everything seems to be normal underwater...
”According to the current speed, we can arrive and prepare in 2 days, and enter the preface area in 3 days. On the fifth day, the old battleship can suppress the area near the landing point, and the landing operation will officially begin on the seventh day!” A staff officer reported to Benson Exchange.
”So what happened to the Japanese fleet?” Benson thought for a while and asked.
”The Japanese fleet has arrived on the island of Guinea, but the specific location is constantly changing. It seems that they have selected several anchorages here. The Japanese fleet must have just completed combat readiness, so the ship is in very good condition and the requirements for the stationed area are not high. The Japanese fleet is like a snake preparing to launch an attack, making people unpredictable.” Sims turned his head and said.
”This description is very good.” Benson nodded and said, and then he picked up the mission plan in his hand again, wanting to see if there were any mistakes on it.
The part of the naval engagements is actually about changing circumstances. The US fleet is the main defense and the Japanese fleet is the main attack. After entering the battle, the submarine will deploy on the outermost periphery to form a cordon. Then there are destroyers, armored cruisers and former dreadnought battleships deployed close to the coast, and they are the main fire support. The main fleet is deployed in the rear, together with a large number of transport ships and supply ships. Before each night, the US fleet will choose one of several pre-selected anchorages as an overnight berth. Prevent the Japanese fleet from taking the opportunity to attack at night. And every night, the German fleet and part of the US capital ship force will undertake patrol missions.
”Your Excellency Commander, General Pershing is here.” An officer walked forward and whispered.
”Okay, let General Pershing wait a moment. In addition, bring the giant sand table of the landing site and the map of New Ireland. We have to verify the coordination of the navy and the army for the last time.” General Benson said.