Sunrise and sunset, when the sun rises again, a new day begins again in Rhode Island.
September 29th is a very ordinary day, but for the Italian army in Rhodes, this day is different. Less than three days after taking office, the governor announced that today is his lucky day, so all the soldiers received
Rest. Whether it is a patrol boat or a patrol aircraft, there is no need to patrol.
Such a result naturally won unanimous applause from the Italian officers and soldiers.
No one wants to go out and relax, although some people object that this will remove all security measures in Rhodes and give possible enemies an opportunity.
But where does Italy have its enemies now?
The French need to face the threat of the Germans, so they can't come to provoke us, Italy. The British need to deal with the Romanian fleet in the port of Salonika, and they also dare not provoke us. Although Dro is an ally of Italy, we have no
Declaring war on Britain and France, they will attack us only when they are full and full. Do you think there are too few enemies?
So now, just like during World War I, Italy has become a target for all parties to win over. I heard that the British and French ambassadors in Rome go to the government every day, hoping that we can stand on their side, and they have also offered many preferential conditions for this purpose.
However, the wise Prime Minister Mussolini had already seen the intentions of Britain and France, and he remained unmoved and still insisted on neutrality.
Let's drink a toast to this damn war, which has instantly made Italy an indispensable protagonist in Europe.
Of course, these are the thoughts of ordinary soldiers and civilians, but for the newly appointed Governor Pudini, he must have a day off today. Because this is an order from the Prime Minister, he must implement it, which is why he urgently serves as the governor of the island.
Yes, it was the order given by Mussolini.
Because Romania asked Italy to provide convenience for Romania in Rhodes, and Mussolini agreed without hesitation. He did not ask for any specific information and agreed directly.
Because the results of the war between the two countries in Poland frightened him, and the results of his discussions with His Majesty Edel also satisfied him. Of course, Romania's guarantee alone could not satisfy Mussolini's appetite.
He always had a plan for a new Roman Empire in his mind, and the territories it needed were controlled by Britain and France.
Tunisia and Sicily can form a gate to control the Mediterranean, and Algeria's rich resources can also help Italian industry take off, and Egypt has the world's most strategically important Suez Canal. These can help Italy gain an equal status with Dro
, it can also bring unimaginable wealth to a place and you.
So giving Romania a little help is nothing. For Mussolini, this is completely out of proportion to the huge and enviable gains.
That's right, the Romanian task force is hiding in the sea 40 kilometers northwest of Rhodes Island. It avoids all shipping lanes and will wait for a short and safe rest.
In this fleet that included all the main forces of Romania, the five battleships were still so conspicuous. The battleship Mircea, which had worried Midrafael and Fernandez before, still kept up with the fleet.
After scalding the maintenance team leader, the worrying pipe was finally repaired.
The fleet parked here naturally needs to let the naval officers and soldiers who have worked hard for a night have a good rest, because they have just passed the first level and need to pass through the busy Mediterranean route without anyone noticing before they can reach the launching position.
Of course, the danger of crossing the Mediterranean Sea Channel is much lower than that of rushing out of the Aegean Sea. After all, all civilian ships in the 600-kilometer main channel need to be intercepted, so the difficulty is simply indescribable. Fortunately, all submarine officers and soldiers carried
With the help of the commando team, we passed without any danger.
Now, except for some of the fleet's personnel, the rest of the fleet's personnel are having a good sleep.
The rotating crew will not have nothing to do just because the ship stops running. After all, the ship must be inspected after running at high speed for 12 hours, especially the power system. Therefore, the power system with serious oil pollution is filled with a large number of
Inspectors. They carefully check the condition of every pipeline and equipment and facilities, and do not miss any flaws that may cause problems to ensure that the warship can continue to operate smoothly tonight.
While the rotating naval officers and soldiers were protecting the ship's facilities, Midrafael still had not rested on the flagship because he still had to wait until dark before he could rest. And he was not sleepy now and was working in an orderly manner.
handling various matters.
"Let the submarine force pay attention in the next Mediterranean waters, where British ships patrol intensively, and they need to proceed with caution."
He has just signed an order for the submarine force. In order to ensure the safety of the fleet, all Romanian submarines are currently dispatched. He has always kept the credit of these submarine forces in mind. Next, in the Mediterranean, the submarine force
The danger has increased greatly, and the activity of British naval ships has increased significantly here, so these assassins hiding under the sea need to be more careful.
It all seems to be due to Romania's poor geographical location that it is unable to release the power of submarines. However, after defeating the British Mediterranean Fleet, there will be enough space for it to release its power, without being aggrieved to the point of being used as an eyesore for the fleet.
the point.
In Midrafael's mind, the best hunting ground for these submarines is still in the Indian Ocean. However, this needs to be done after capturing Egypt, and for now, if the British Mediterranean Fleet is not defeated, then all this will be impossible.
After dealing with the matter of the submarine force, he immediately picked up the next item, which was the fleet's inspection results report. Midrafael read it carefully. The inspection report was in pretty good condition. Overall, it was
The five battleships and five aircraft carriers (with two escort carriers) that I value most are all in good condition.
Of course, it is not without bad news, that is, the heavy cruiser Brabista discovered important safety hazards, and an internal crack appeared in a high-pressure boiler. In other words, if you take the heavy cruiser Brabista with you, it is very likely that you will be halfway there.
Will fall behind.
The report stated that warships currently facing major safety risks should not continue to perform missions.
Midrafael had been in the navy for almost half his life, so he naturally knew that this kind of problem could only be returned to the shipyard for repair. So he immediately made a decision to keep the heavy cruiser Brabista.
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Sunrise and sunset are the end of another day. With the end of the day, the fleet revives again. The busy scene repeats itself again. The fleet takes advantage of the cover of night to leave this short-term haven and continue to move towards the Mediterranean Sea.
