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Chapter 2023 Looking at the Pacific Ocean 2

Let’s not talk about the Americans who have no time travelers to give advice. Even if you have done the aircraft carriers, planes, or pilots, your pilot has never been on the battlefield at all. No matter what, the Japanese Air Force is, at least they have fought with the Allies on the Western Front and the Eastern Mediterranean, and their level is average. Just looking at practical experience, Benson has a distrust of the instinct of the US Navy’s aviation force!

And to be honest, the fragility of the aircraft carrier itself also makes sea-based aviation soldiers suffer a loss when facing land-based aviation under the same conditions. Perhaps a bomb or torpedo with a tricky hit can completely lose its combat effectiveness. Once it loses its combat effectiveness, if it wants to repair it, it will have to return to Pearl Harbor... I am not lucky and may be blown up by a submarine or plane. I am lucky [31 Novel Network] It also means that I will not be able to get the battlefield in the next few months!

"However, even if your country's naval aviation and fleet cooperate fully, it is very difficult for us to attack the New Guinea Island, which is defended by the Japanese fleet and land-based aviation, and it may cost extremely heavy." Benson said. In fact, apart from the above report, the US Navy has not made a plan to successfully capture New Guinea Island, because it is too difficult and the navy's expansion speed is still very slow. Even if you build the so-called "simplified aircraft carrier", you still need to equip pilots and aircraft. In this era, flight is still very fashionable, and Americans don't have so many aviation clubs!

"It's very difficult, so at first I said, having money doesn't do whatever I want. So I think the tactics and implementation I'll propose are worth $100 million!" Ruprecht said with a smile.

"To be honest, from a tactical perspective, if the main force of the Japanese Navy and the main force of the aviation force are concentrated on New Guinea, it will be very difficult for the United States and Germany to attack head-on. If I leave this front-on-front attack situation, I have no better way, because the endurance of our warships, base location, supply and aviation support can be said to be completely at a disadvantage. What's more, the Japanese and British provide help."

"However, God will open the window when he closes the door for people! If we cannot make a breakthrough from the front, why not think of some other solutions in other aspects? For example, to do some tricks on Japan's maritime traffic lines that stretch thousands of kilometers, just like we did to the British, from the Strait of Malacca to Japan, the entire East India region, the Philippines region and the waters near Japan will all become hunting grounds for submarines. If we say that the submarine is actually the largest scale and the most complete tactical and strategic system, I think the German Empire says second, so no one will be the first, right?" Ruprecht said proudly.

"However, submarines also need supplies. If the Marshall Islands and the Caroling Islands are used as bases, the submarine's navigation cycle is still too long, and the submarine needs radio and various intelligence assistance. This is not something you can do," said General Benson.

"Who said we can't solve it? Don't forget that the Netherlands still controls the Dutch East India region including Sumatra and Java. And we are confident enough to convince the Netherlands to cooperate with our actions!" Ruprecht played the second card.

"Yes, we have common interests with the Dutch, and I think the Dutch are willing to provide this kind of help. In fact, we can do it without your country," said Taft.

"No, no, no. You have made a mistake in understanding. Only after the German Empire approved it, the Netherlands will cooperate with the United States. If we do not agree, then the Netherlands will not cooperate with the United States. Because the Netherlands borders the Empire and is far from the United States of America!" the prince said with a smile.

"I understand very well that we and your country are both wolves, and wolves need to eat meat! Even if your country and the Netherlands have common enemies, there are considerable differences in interests. If the lost colonies cannot return to the Netherlands, then is there a difference between giving to the Japanese and giving to the Americans? Since they cannot return to the Netherlands' pockets, why does the Netherlands risk the threat of being involved in a large-scale war to help the Americans?"

"Hold the grass!" Taft has never seen such a direct person, but no matter what, Taft must admit that the Netherlands is not able to go against Germany's will. However, it can refuse to cooperate with the Americans. After all, Americans also have to gain a foothold in the East India region! The subtext Ruprecht said is very clear. If the U.S. and Germany collapse, then the United States will have no allies in the entire Dutch East India region. If there is no help from the Dutch, let alone the positive, it may not be easy to fight an unlimited submarine war? Then the United States' strategy in the Far East will be completely over, so let's go to bed.

"However, with the same question, how can your country guarantee the safety of the Dutch?" asked Taft.

"Leave this problem to me. Don't worry, we are business now, you are customers and manufacturers. If our service is not qualified, you will naturally refuse to pay. If your offer is unreasonable, we can also choose not to do it. However, I have never made any mistakes in maritime affairs. How about trusting me once?" Ruprecht said indifferently. "Of course, you can also try to contact the Netherlands unilaterally."

"What if the Dutch problem is solved?" Benson didn't care about political matters, he only cared about how to send the Japanese to the bottom of the sea!

"Then we will use submarines as the main means of breaking the war, and we will also do our best to ensure the safety of most parts of the Netherlands. When facing the fleets of the United States and Germany head-on, the Japanese are not able to attack the Dutch colonies with the help of Germany. How to break the war is our problem. You don't have to worry about this."

"The next step is to wait. When the Japanese fleet begins to shrink, we can now be sure that the Japanese fleet cannot obtain complete supplies in New Guinea. New Guinea Island has just been occupied for less than a year. It is very difficult to establish a system that can support the Japanese joint fleet in such a short time. Moreover, when the rear transportation line continues to lose blood, the Japanese must also draw a large number of warships and aircraft to carry out anti-submarine missions. Otherwise, they will not even be able to achieve the most basic transportation exchange between the local and colonies! In terms of dependence on sea routes, the Japanese are the same as the British! Therefore, the retreat of the Japanese Navy will also become inevitable!" Ruprecht said.
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