Chapter five hundred and seventy-two Sod and Germany go to war (1)
Roosevelt pointed his finger slightly at the table and asked Marshall. What I need to know now is, based on this naval battle, what does the Navy think of future naval battles? Will the future be fought by submarines, aircraft carriers, or battleships?
In fact, these three types of ships represent three combat methods. 23us.
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Marshall has obviously discussed this issue. He immediately said that we believe that in future naval battles, no single ship type will be able to cope with future complex situations. In terms of cost performance, submarines are first, aircraft carriers are second, and battleships are simply too much.
It’s too expensive. If we have to choose, we think aircraft carriers are the future direction. After all, submarines cannot escort and form regional deterrents. Their speed is too slow, and escort and deterrence are what our United States must have in the future. As for battleships...
..It can only be said that it has not completely withdrawn from the stage of history.
Hull said doubtfully, but not a single main ship was defeated by the aircraft carrier in this battle.
Marshall nodded and said, yes, it is true, but we should also see that the most critical thing in this battle is torpedoes. The aircraft carrier was sunk by torpedoes, the Bismann was seriously injured by torpedoes, and the Warrior was also sunk by torpedoes.
, the current ship construction has reached an extreme. It is difficult for ships of the same level to sink each other with their own main guns, but it is very easy to use torpedoes. There are only two platforms that use torpedoes, that is, aircraft and submarines. After all,
This is a sneak attack weapon. As for the lightning strike capability of surface ships such as destroyers, it is actually not very strong. If the Axis fleet had not had too few destroyers this time, it would never have allowed the British destroyer to successfully strike with lightning. Submarines are what the Germans are best at.
Yes, we should naturally develop our advantage, which is the aircraft carrier.
Roosevelt nodded and agreed with Marshall's point of view. He smiled and said that's right. Churchill should be a little anxious now.
Of course Hull knew what Roosevelt meant. He smiled slightly and said, Mr. President, should we help them?
Roosevelt gently picked up the coffee cup next to him and said maybe our eyes should be more distant...
At this moment, in another room in Washington, He Ankang looked at the two people next to Jiang Cheng, extremely curious. In his memory, this was the first time Jiang Cheng had brought someone here, especially the expressions of the man and the woman.
Indifferent, as if arrogant, He Ankang certainly wouldn't think that these two people were showing off. After all, these were people brought by Jiang Cheng, so they couldn't possibly be incompetent.
Xiao Jiang, these two are Situ Meitang asked.
Jiang Cheng smiled and said that these two people were sent by my family to support me. My family thought that I was doing well outside, so they sent some people to help me. This is Jiang Tian, who is best at analyzing intelligence. This is
It's Jiang Yu, a master in the financial industry. From now on, they can help us with our intelligence work and financial work.
Situ Meitang touched his beard and asked Xiao Jiang with some embarrassment, "Did we not do it well?"
When Jiang Cheng heard this, he immediately knew that Situ Meitang was overthinking. He quickly smiled and said, Mr. Situ, what are you talking about? Mr. you have always done a good job. In fact, maybe I didn't make it clear. That's it, the two of them
They have just entered society and have studied in special schools before, so they have not experienced many practical things. No, I want them to enter our intelligence department and finance department to study.
After hearing this, Situ Meitang immediately felt a lot more comfortable. Of course, he also knew that it was impossible to really treat the two of them as novices. Jiang Cheng said to the two of them, remember, this is Mr. Situ, an overseas Chinese from us.
The veteran figure in the United States, this is He Ankang, is the person in charge here. You must cooperate well.
The two looked at each other, smiled and walked forward to say hello to Situ Meitang and He Ankang respectively.
After introducing the newcomers, Situ Meitang asked: Now that Japan's economy is about to collapse, I'm afraid the Pacific War will be launched soon, right?
Jiang Cheng glanced at Jiang Tian next to him and said, "It will probably be within the next six months. Jiang Tian, I want you to find a way to get the details of Pearl Harbor. How many warships, aircraft, and troops come in and out of Pearl Harbor every day? They must be timely."
Report, He Ankang, you are responsible for cooperating with this matter, do you understand? In addition, be prepared to monitor a new batch of nuclear research and rocket research scientists. Once Japan goes to war with the United States, you can throw the blame to Japan.
Situ Meitang heard something and said, you mean Japan will take action at Pearl Harbor
Jiang Cheng nodded and said that there is no more suitable place than that. Next, I will mainly prepare for Japan's move south at home. If anything happens, I will contact Yan'an first.
London
Churchill has locked himself in his office for a day and a night. The staff outside the office are looking at the door of the office worriedly, but they are at a loss. Britain has suffered the largest loss since World War I. The results of the Battle of the East Atlantic have spread throughout the world.
world, and those who have access to the inside story know even more that the aftermath of this naval battle is not over yet. The H fleet in the Mediterranean is now semi-surrounded in the Strait of Gibraltar and is struggling. No one can tell whether they will be attacked tomorrow.
Telegram of total annihilation.
The door creaked open, and Churchill's eyes were red, which showed that he had hardly closed them all day and night.
Mr. Prime Minister, are you okay? The secretary outside the door asked worriedly.
Churchill smiled and said I am fine, better than ever. Don't worry, everyone, the glory of the British Empire has not dissipated. Although we still have not won a decisive victory, we are about to gain a solid friend.
The secretary curiously asked who the friend Mr. Prime Minister was talking about was.
Churchill smiled and said: Gentlemen, I am here to announce to you that the government of the United States of America has agreed to lease to us 100 destroyers, 100 frigates and 20 cruisers, and will build 3 new main battle aircraft carriers and 5 escort aircraft carriers for us. Everyone,
Our losses will be recouped within a year, with the support of our steadfast friends, and Britain will never fall
Never Fall Never Fall Everyone who heard the news screamed crazily. More than 200 battleships were launched at once. Such a feat was really too big. Although there were no battleships, everyone knew that the construction of battleships was not
It can be built in a year or two. The biggest crisis for Britain now is that it will be cut off by German submarines. After all, once the Strait of Gibraltar is lost, British cargo ships will not be able to communicate with Asia through the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal, but will have to go around.
Passing through the entire Africa will not only increase the distance, but also greatly increase the risk of being attacked by submarines.
Seeing that his morale had been boosted, Churchill turned around and returned to his office. His face suddenly darkened. Only he and God would know what Britain had paid for these life-saving warships, but after paying so much
After paying the price, the United States is left with the same fate as Britain, unless the United States is not prepared to get those arrears back.
Churchill thought for a while, picked up the phone and dialed a number and said, I am Churchill, yes, let the Royal Academy of Sciences prepare, I want to go over and talk about the sonar issue.
After putting down the phone, there was a knock on the door, and Churchill said, "Come in."
A secretary came in and said, Prime Minister, this is the latest information.
Churchill took it and took a look. He immediately smiled and said that it would be great if it was true. He immediately sent a message to Moscow.
Early morning of May 1, 1942
A car drove into a heavily guarded base. Hitler slowly got out of the car, looked around, nodded and said, "Very good, the environment here is very good."
Next to him, Halder, the chief of general staff for this operation, saluted Hitler and said, "Führer Halder, at your service, we are ready for everything."
The head of state looked to the west with a smile and said that at this time, Moscow should be preparing for a military parade.
Himmler next to him nodded and said yes, Moscow will start the military parade on Red Square at 9 o'clock local time, which is also their tradition.
Hitler laughed and said that we should let Stalin spend his last Labor Day well. After all, there may be no Red Square military parade in the future. Well, I should give him a call to celebrate in advance. Oh, is this appropriate?
Himmler looked at the time and said it was six o'clock Moscow time, I think that's appropriate.
Hitler grunted and said, "Let's get one."
Moscow
Stalin had just had breakfast and was wiping his mouth. The results of yesterday's discussion made him more optimistic about the future situation, so he had a good appetite.
A guard came over and said to Stalin: Comrade Stalin, the caller from Berlin, Germany, is Hitler.
Stalin looked at the sky, which was getting brighter. He nodded and said it should be to celebrate our happy Labor Day, give it to me.
Due to the language barrier, the conversations between Hitler and Stalin needed to be translated simultaneously by an interpreter, but the tone of speech was still audible to both. Stalin took the phone and smiled and said, Hitler, Führer, I must first congratulate you that you are in the East again.
The Atlantic Ocean has achieved a great victory. Your navy and air force's seamless cooperation and use of advanced weapons are truly admirable. I believe this battle will go down in history.
Hitler happily accepted Stalin's compliment and replied that Germany's victory was the Soviet Union's victory. If the Soviets had not provided us with industrial raw materials for Germany, we would not have been able to win this victory. The medals for this victory were half of ours and half of ours.
Half of the Soviet Union, I am calling this time specifically to wish the Soviet Union a happy Labor Day and a successful military parade. I believe this will be the starting point of a new dimension for the Soviet Union.
Stalin nodded slightly and said thank you, Head of State Hitler, for your congratulations. I am also here to wish the German people a happy Labor Day.
After putting down the phone, Stalin said to the people waiting next to him that it seemed that Germany was really preparing to take action against Britain, and it was so eager to establish good relations with us.
At this time, another guard came in and said a telegram reporting British Prime Minister Churchill.
Stalin took it, looked at it twice, smiled and said to everyone. Churchill and I said that Germany may launch an attack on us in the near future. What do you think?
Beria frowned and said that we have received a lot of such news. Recently, German reconnaissance planes have indeed frequently visited our territory for reconnaissance, and the Chinese Red Party has also sent a warning that Germany's attack on Britain may be to attract the world's attention.
attention.
Stalin waved his hand and said that Britain had just suffered a major defeat. Naturally, he hoped that we could go to war with Germany. Only in this way would the pressure on Britain be minimized. China probably did not want us to go to war with Germany, but wanted us to go to war with Japan, and Germany
The ambassador has come here to explain before that the unusual movements of the reconnaissance planes were just a trick to deceive the British. Didn't the German troops begin to gather in France and Norway? It's all a conspiracy. We don't need to pay attention to it. Let's get ready for today's military parade.
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The military parade was extremely grand. Countless pieces of the latest Soviet equipment appeared at the parade. The T34 tank equipped with a 76.2mm gun caused a stir among ambassadors from various countries. The M1938 122mm howitzers towed by trucks displayed the Soviet Union's capabilities to the outside world.
Muscles, the new Lager 3 fighter jets flying in the sky gave the Japanese ambassador a sense of déjà vu.
Night came soon, and Hitler was resting his mind with his eyes closed. Himmler walked in and said to Hitler, "Führer, the news just came from the front line. A low-level non-commissioned officer was lost in our army. He drank wine yesterday. He was wrong."
He beat the superior officer who stopped him to death.
Hitler immediately opened his eyes and asked, "Does he know our plan?"
Himmler lowered his head and said that because the troops and ammunition were distributed, he should know.
Hitler stood up with a swooshing sound and ordered all ministries to change the time from five in the morning to three in the morning.
Moscow had already entered a dream at this time, and Stalin was just getting ready to go to bed when a harsh phone call came in. He picked up the phone and asked, "I am Stalin, who is it?"
A strong and powerful voice came from the opposite side: Comrade Stalin, I am Zhukov. At eleven o'clock last night, a sergeant came over from the German position on the opposite side. He was forced to escape because he killed his superior by mistake. He reported
He said that there are more than five million Axis troops gathered across from us, and they will launch a full-scale attack on us at five o'clock this morning.
Stalin was stunned for a moment, and then burst into laughter. Comrade Zhukov, you told me a joke specifically for the evening, right? This joke is very good, um... it's really similar. To be continued...