Chapter 2690： Bold plan one (1/1)

”Time is not enough.” Sims shook his head and said: ”The blockade is a function that takes time to take effect. In fact, although the current Japanese fleet has not fully recovered its combat effectiveness, it will not be the day when they will regain the ocean. It’s too far. If the Japanese fleet comes back while we are implementing a blockade, what should we do? Have you ever thought about this problem? Have we forsaken all our previous efforts? Or are we working with the Japanese navy and land-based aviation forces in the coastal waters of New Guinea? What about World War I? I think no matter which choice it is, no one will like it.”

Sims’s plan is bold, but it doesn’t mean he has no brains. Although the U.S. Navy's combat effectiveness is steadily improving, for example, the warships ordered by the U.S. Navy from Germany will be in service within a few months. For example, New South Dakota-class battleships and new armored cruisers are currently under construction on the berth. However, all this is far from quenching near thirst. Therefore, Sims’s idea is still within his capacity. He is very clear that even if he gathers all battleships, aircraft carriers, and various cruisers suitable for long-term ocean warfare, then in the Japanese joint fleet and land-based aviation forces Under the blow, there is absolutely no advantage!

Then some people may ask, since Sims knows that he and the Japanese navy will not take advantage of the deadlock, why must he insist on attacking Kalimantan? The reason is simple. From a tactical point of view, Sims is actually playing a time difference. If the attack on Guinea is a continuous process, it may be too long and dragged to the Japanese fleet to regain combat effectiveness, but attack Kaliman. In the case of the Taragen Island oil field on the northeast coast of Dan Island, it is a short-term battle, leaving the Japanese fleet without time for revenge! Of course, this has a prerequisite, that is, there is no major deviation in the estimate of the repair time of the Japanese naval warships by the US Navy.

As for the strategic significance of attacking Kalimantan oil fields? It is naturally very large. Taragen Island is just an island with an area of ​​more than 300 square kilometers, but it is one of the most important oil fields on Kalimantan Island, and almost all ships from Japan’s East India region to the Philippines or One of the important transit points for Japan's domestic navigation, if it is broken here, it will definitely have a considerable impact on Japan's oil industry, although it will not make the Japanese navy and army run out of fuel, (because Japan has a large military reserve of fuel.) But Today's oil exports are still a very important economic pillar of Japan, and this has been hit hard. It is undoubtedly worse for Japan's already tense economy!

Therefore, Sims has a good balance of risks and benefits. The benefits are undoubtedly huge. There are risks. However, if you can hurry up and control them deliberately, then the risks are within a tolerable range. After all, in West According to Muss, as long as the Japanese fleet does not regain combat effectiveness, under the cover of the aircraft carrier, it is not difficult for them to block the attack of Japan's scattered land-based aviation force!

”General Ma Jifen, what's your opinion?” Benson asked Ma Jifen, who hadn't spoken all the time.

”I am weighing that if we have a squadron composed of all fast battleships, then we can penetrate the Japanese war zone at a high speed of 22 knots per hour together with the aircraft carrier squadron, and then explode Taragen Island into a sea of ​​flames. , But unfortunately, we don’t have it now. We only have a batch of slow battleships with the fastest speed of 20 knots, and the average speed may be reduced to 15 knots or less. We have been exposed to enemy occupation for too long. And the Japanese joint The fleet is concentrated in the Davao area, in the southern area of ​​Mindanao. If we pass between Mindanao and Hamahera, what should we do if the Japanese fleet strikes and intercepts?” Ma Jifen asked.

Although the US Navy’s main fleet is much larger than the Japanese fleet, if you want to conduct such a long-distance expedition, all dreadnoughts cannot participate because they are all coal-burning, and it is too difficult to replenish during the voyage. It may take half a day at a time, is this not a mistake? Moreover, the condition of the old dreadnought ships is generally not very good. Such a long-range assault may obviously cause accidents. Therefore, even if the U.S. Navy does its best this time, it can mobilize only 8 domestic battleships, which are the battleships after the New York. Then there are the aircraft carriers of the US fleet.

And if there were only 8 iron tortoises, then the US fleet would definitely not dare to head-to-head with the fully loaded Japanese combined fleet. The Fuso class was originally better than the best American iron tortoise—the Tennessee class. Considering the difference in combat literacy between the two sides, it would be a higher level, and this is still played in the opponent's home. The Japanese fleet can gain home court advantage. Of course, the most important thing is that if you can't fight it, you may not be able to slip away. If you can't slip away, if you send a few super fearless and aircraft carriers in World War I, then in the future, will this Pacific War be fought?

As Ma Jifen clarified this issue, everyone fell into contemplation. Waiting until the fleet purchased by the United States arrived was undoubtedly the safest plan. At that time, the strength of the U.S. Navy will reach a new height and attack the New Ireland. Island can definitely be defeated ~~ and at that time, even if the Japanese navy uses the weather to launch an offensive, it will definitely not be able to achieve the previous record.

But if this is done, then the U.S. Navy will have to wait at least four more months. The war has lasted for more than eight months. This has far exceeded the plan of the U.S. government, and the war has not Fighting for a day will consume a huge amount of funds and energy. As long as the Pacific War continues, the United States' layout in other parts of the world will not be able to unfold! So whether it is for saving money or for global strategic considerations, Americans want to end this war as soon as possible!

And to be honest, if this battle is successfully carried out, then the US Navy may not save 4 months of time, because this is equivalent to a blow on Japan's most critical war pillar! Not only can it shake Japan's defense system in the Bismarck Islands, even the Japanese will give up even New Guinea! Fighting is money and resources, and oil is undoubtedly the blood of the Japanese war machine! With such a big temptation, no wonder the U.S. Navy is preparing for dangerous moves!

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