Chapter 1400 Cuba Strategy (first update, please subscribe)
Author: Xiaoyu’s Destiny
Chapter 1400 Cuba Strategy (first update, please subscribe)
On the rough waters of the South Pacific.
The sky is covered with dark clouds, but the water antenna in the east has turned slightly white. On this gray sea, a huge fleet splashes white waves and is sailing south. The fleet that maintains a circular formation is completing the
The Imperial Navy mobile fleet that participated in the "Hampton Raid".
Now, it is time for them to return victorious.
At this time, they were cheering for victory, but they had no idea what kind of panic the Americans were in behind them, in the north, in North America, and in the United States. Of course, they also didn't know that the ten countries in North America and the empire were in panic.
Tens of thousands of troops have crossed the border and launched an attack on the American mainland.
For this victorious fleet, all they need is to return home. Return to the empire to enjoy their glory.
However, when the special mobile fleet returned, what they didn't know was that at midnight local time, in the waters near Cozumel Island on the southeast coast of Mexico, an Imperial Navy fleet had completed its formation and was heading towards Cuba at full speed.
Go to Cuba to fight. This is the last action on the day of war, and it is also the most important action - the "Castro Operation". Its purpose is to occupy Cuba, complete the east-west pincer offensive against the United States, and thus take the initiative on the battlefield.
right!
As early as the 1870s, the Empire established a military base in Mexico and leased Lake Termitus for a long time as the base of the Imperial Navy's Caribbean Squadron. Not only was a sizeable force of four pre-dreadnoughts and multiple cruisers stationed here,
A large fleet was formed, and the Second Marine Expeditionary Division was also stationed.
However, this fleet trip did not set off from the Carmen Base in Lake Thermites. The fleet had already left the Carmen Base a day ago and arrived in the waters near Cozumel Island.
At this time, this fleet has two "Youzhou-class" ships, two Huizhou-class ships and four armored cruisers as the main force of the fleet. In addition, there are six new clam-shaped bow tank landing ships and as many as nine
Troop carriers, multiple tenders, cargo ships, and fleets carry tens of thousands of officers and soldiers of the Second Marine Expeditionary Division and their equipment: including 56 combat vehicles, hundreds of artillery pieces, and supplies for half a year—
This is just in case, so they need to carry as much supplies as possible. Of course, the food they carry is only enough for a few days. Because there are many overseas Chinese in Cuba, the army can purchase it on the spot after landing. It is not necessary at all.
Tonnage needs to be wasted.
Although hindered by the low-speed landing ships and merchant ships in the formation, the overall speed of the fleet is less than 10 knots. However, due to the short distance, it is scheduled to arrive at the southwest coast of Cuba in ten hours.
As the fleet was heading towards the target area at full speed, two seaplanes were cruising in the air to prevent being intercepted by the enemy's airship force. Although the Cuban army was lagging behind, it was equipped with as many as six airships. Although the performance was average, it was
The fleet still poses a certain threat.
Major General Huang Kunyi, commander of the Second Marine Expeditionary Division, was standing on the bridge of the flagship "Xuzhou" with the escort fleet commander Major General Li Qinglin. Looking around, he couldn't help but see the scene of the giant ship Zhenyang he witnessed.
sighed.
"Oh, Zidu, the general trend of the world is overwhelming. Those who follow it will prosper, and those who go against it will perish! Now it seems that the one who follows the general trend of the world must be the empire."
With a slight smile, Li Qinglin said:
"Brother Kunde seems to be very optimistic."
Although the Marine Corps and the Imperial Navy, known as the third branch of the empire, have both warships and ground forces, they have never been able to urinate in the same pot. However, since both families are stationed in Carmen, they usually come into contact with each other a lot, so naturally it seems that
Relatively close.
"Haha, be optimistic, how can you not be optimistic?"
Huang Kun laughed and said.
"Zidu, have you ever observed the Marine Corps exercises, not to mention those vulnerable ones in Cuba? The crappies, even if they are replaced by the elite of the US military, they are no match for us. With new equipment and new tactics, they are no match for us."
, I dare say that the Cubans will definitely not be able to withstand our fierce attack. There will be no problem in reaching Havana within three days, right?"
Nodding with his hands behind his back, Li Qinglin said:
"Yes, judging from the exercise, the result seems to be like this, but the battlefield is unpredictable, and as you said, the general trend! What I am worried about is not the tactical victory, but the general trend!"
"You are worried that you may be able to capture it, but you may not be able to defend it, right?"
“Cuba is America’s backyard!”
Li Qinglin said.
"Now, the results of the mobile fleet are not yet known. Is it too risky for us to bet on aircraft air strikes? If the U.S. fleet cannot be severely damaged, then its remnants will definitely pose a threat to the empire's power in Cuba. Even the United States
The fleet reserves its strength for future counterattacks and will not attack the Cubans for one or two years. However, with the strong industrial strength of the United States' east coast, they will still replace the lost warships within one or two years, and the existence of the empire's power in Cuba will
It has become the weakness of the empire. On the one hand, most of the main force of the imperial fleet will be used in the Pacific in the future. We are the only one fighting in the Caribbean. In this case, we are at a disadvantage. If...if the US military is in the direction of Cuba
If we launch a counterattack, then we will need to invest a lot of force to defend Cuba. We only need one division to capture Cuba, but it will take ten divisions to defend here. Our strength here is likely to be worn down by a long-term war of attrition on both land and sea.
of."
Listening to Li Qinglin's worries, Huang Kun smiled and said.
"Haha, the staff has already calculated all this, so the imperial army will attack the United States from the northern territories and go straight to Huanglong! The vast west is a place that the United States has to defend. As for Cuba! At least within two or three years, the United States will
I have no time to look south!"
Huang Kun patted the railing beside him hard and said:
"The big trend is mine, so why should you be afraid? Besides, with me here, even if the Americans want to take back Cuba, they must not only prepare ten times more troops, but also at least prepare for more than 100,000 casualties! By then, here will be the place.
It’s the American meat grinder!”
Just as he finished speaking, a staff officer suddenly ran over excitedly and reported loudly.
"Sir, urgent call from base camp!"
Emergency call from base camp, what is it?
What was the result of the special mobile fleet?
The outcome of the mobile fleet will directly determine whether "Operation Castro" will be launched. If the special mobile fleet fails, they will immediately return to their home port of Carmen to assist Mexico in defending its homeland.
Even if Mexico has not declared war yet, so what? The United States can declare war on Mexico!
The moment he received the telegram, Li Qinglin shouted excitedly.
"Great! The mobile fleet raid was successful, five Dreadnought battleships were sunk, and six were severely damaged. The Great White Fleet is finished! The base camp requires us to launch "Operation Castro" as planned!"
After that, he said excitedly.
"Quickly, tell the entire fleet this news immediately,"
Soon, the ship's radio broadcast the battle report of the successful "Surprise Attack on Hampton" and the annihilation of the Great White Fleet. For a time, the ship was full of cheers, whether it was naval officers or Marines, they
Everyone was there cheering for the empire's great victory on the day of war...
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