"If according to your opinion, the US Army is just trying to attack the Navy? If that's the case, we have a few thousand people, that's enough?" Pershing said with some dissatisfaction.

"Shoot? Thousands of people? No, you don't understand what I mean." His Royal Highness smiled and shook his head and said, "In fact, the Navy and the Army are mutually guaranteed. The Navy maintained the Army's logistics transportation line, and the Army ensured the security of the Navy's ports and bases. When the Army occupied some key ports, Japan's more than 100,000 troops on the island of New Guinea will definitely try every means to destroy these ports, because only with port support can the Navy continue to advance. Therefore, the situation of land war between the two sides has changed from the previous attack on the inland of Guinea in your country's army into a large-scale defensive war based on maritime advantages! In this case, the advantages and disadvantages are completely reversed." The Crown Prince said.

This set of tactics is actually derived from the island-hopping tactics in history. They only attack and control key nodes, and then allow the Japanese troops at other nodes to be isolated and blocked, and eventually rot like grapes on grape trellis! History has proved that doing this is undoubtedly the most economical, stable, and the least casualties.

Of course, the island-hopping tactic does not mean that all large islands can be fought without force. Historically, at the end of World War II, the Americans still had to send a large number of troops to occupy the entire Philippines. What about this plane? If the United States wants to completely achieve its goals, then Kalimantan must be occupied! If New Guinea has more military significance, then Kalimantan has a political, economic and military significance coexist!

Is New Guinea rich in resources? It must be rich. The copper mines here are famous in the world, but unfortunately the level of development is too low. But Kariman Island is different. Nowadays, there are two main oil fields in the original Dutch East India region, one is in the Palembang area of ​​Sumatra, and the other is in Balibaban on East Kalimantan Island! There are also a large number of bauxite, silver mine, nickel mine, coal and other resources, many of which are in areas close to the inland. If these places cannot be controlled by the US military, then relying on the rivers and land transportation within Kariman Island, these materials can be mined and transported to Sarawak (northwest of Kaliman Island) under the control of the United Kingdom. Then export to exchange funds.

In other words, in fact, Kalimantan Island, now under Japan's control, is completely a chicken that can lay golden eggs. Moreover, if the United States and Germany only control some isolated ports along the coast, it will not prevent Japan from continuing to use the island's resources to make profits, so this matter is embarrassing...

Therefore, if we want to win completely, the United States and Germany can jump islands in New Guinea, and on Sulawesi, they can also jump again! On Kalimantan, the troops of the two countries must be prepared for a large-scale land war! Only after the mineral facilities on the island controlled by the Japanese can the United States and Germany finally win. As for whether to continue to advance northward and attack the Philippines? It is estimated that the situation will not allow it. Germany will not allow this war for too long, and Britain and France will not agree. As for the Americans? I am afraid they don’t have the courage, right? Who knows what the next president thinks?

So, as of now, being able to retake Kalimantan from the Japanese is already considered to have completed the task. At least so what Pershing and others think.

"So what situation do you think the land war on Kalimantan will take? The way it is on the Western Front or the way it is on the Eastern Front?" asked Pershing.

"To be honest, I have no experience in fighting on tropical islands, but considering the combat area and the total number of troops between the two sides, I feel that neither side can establish a front line that runs across the entire island. Therefore, the way of fighting should be mainly mobile warfare. Inland gunboats, tanks, armored vehicles and high-mobile artillery will become the engines of attack, and the infantry personnel riding in trucks will become important auxiliary forces, and the mountain and jungle warfare troops will also be very active." Ruprecht did not say much this time. Because to be honest, in addition to some historical warfare examples in his head, he was also blinded!

Speaking of large-scale armored assaults? That is impossible. With the dense jungle, swamp and road conditions in Kalimantan, tanks and armored vehicles are difficult to use on a large scale. And who knows what kind of birds can be placed in Southeast Asia, which is suitable for European climate and environment? Tanks and assault guns will probably be broken down into battalion-company level for use. In addition to some large-scale siege wars, the combat situation may be more likely to be mobile warfare. As for how to fight, explore slowly... The only thing that is certain is that this kind of war will definitely make the armies of Germany and the United States unacceptable.

"Okay, this issue can be discussed later, but at present, we at least have huge equipment advantages. Japan is just an agricultural country after all, and they are not on the same level as our industrial level." said Pershing.

"We have equipment advantages, but it is hard to say whether it is an overwhelming advantage. After all, we can provide equipment to the US Army, and Britain and France can also provide some heavy equipment to the Japanese. But we can rest assured that German equipment is definitely better than British and French."

"Also, we have begun to consider the combat effectiveness of these equipment in Southeast Asia. The Kingdom of Dutch purchased some equipment from us and shipped it to East India for testing. Our people followed us and believed that we could come up with a practical report and improvement plan soon," said Ruprecht.

"Really? You are so thoughtful. We will never forget your help and support to the United States of America. Thank you for your efforts and dedication." Pershing said happily after hearing this.

"This is what we should do. After all, we are allies." The prince said with a smile: "At least, it's still now." Then the crown prince muttered in his heart.

"This time, there were three people in the US delegation. Taft did not have a good impression of Germany. Benson was actually relatively neutral, while Pershing was pro-Germany. After all, Pershing worked with Caripot in the Boer War. Both sides have been considered old friends for more than ten years. Moreover, the US Army has a greater dependence on German equipment. Whether in terms of personal relationships or official affairs, Pershing is very inclined to Germany. Although this start is not gold, it is at least silver!" After the meeting with Pershing, Ruprecht thought in his mind.
Chapter completed!