Chapter 21: The Dead, Tell the Truth
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Admiral Nimitz stood right at the bow of the deck, basking in the sun on a rare holiday. He and all the admirals of the American Federation Navy did not expect that there would be a group of warships composed of steel and black flesh in this world, not only seizing an important strategic base - Pearl Harbor, but also launching a small-scale sneak attack on the exhausted American Federation fleet, although it was only a harassment of destroyers, but in just a few months, the American Federation lost 15 merchant ships and supply ships.
Even if it is sunk, it must be falsely claimed that it was a Japanese submarine to avoid causing panic at home. It was originally planned to launch a strategic air raid on the Japanese mainland to reduce the arrogance of the Japanese, but the Hornet was surrounded by black monsters before it left Australia, and almost even the aircraft carrier was buried in the hands of these unknown monsters.
The battle situation is very serious, and even a veteran like him feels at a loss for what to do about the situation, according to the Japanese intelligence that has been cracked. At the beginning of June, the Japanese side will launch two operational plans, MI and AL, and although the specific plans have not yet been intercepted, it can be determined that the MI combat target is Midway.
If Midway had failed to organize the pace of the Japanese Empire's aggression, there would have been little domestic fighting enthusiasm left. They are the last defenders of the American Union, and once they fall, the homeland will be behind them, and every bullet fired by the Japanese invaders can take away an American citizen.
Thinking of this, this veteran with a lot of responsibility on his shoulders can't help but feel tired. Although he is 60 years old, he is now in desperate need of help, no matter who it is, even a group of old high school classmates who can only drink and talk nonsense.
"Enterprise, thank you for your hard work."
As if he was talking to his old buddy, Admiral Nimitz stroked the white guardrail as if he were caressing his own child.
Suddenly, Admiral Nimitz felt that the scene in front of him began to blur and distort, and when he turned around in a cold sweat, the busy green deck was suddenly empty, except for a few bills blown out a few meters away by the sea breeze.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Chels William Nimitz."
In front of him appeared a very polite young man, although he spoke English very well, but judging by the color of his skin, he was indeed an Oriental.
"Who are you?" Admiral Nimitz immediately drew his pistol and pointed it at the young man 20 paces away from him, "Are you the one who made it?" β
The young man smiled and raised his hand, but did not look worried about Admiral Nimitz's shooting. "Sorry to disturb you in your sleep. The following is just an ordinary suggestion. If you're willing to listen to my nonsense, I'm willing to help you out of your troubles. If you don't want to talk to your subordinates anymore, you can make some drastic movements and force yourself to wake up. β
Admiral Nimitz saw that the other party was sincere, and temporarily put away his hostility, because the surroundings were indeed like an illusion in a dream.
"Well, your sincerity beats my gun. You're an interesting young man, can you tell me your name. β
"Blossom courtyard dragon apricot."
γJapanese? Admiral Nimitz did not understand that he would meet a young Japanese man in his dreams who he had never met, but he listened quietly.
"Who I am doesn't matter to you, it's important that I give you some advice. Like I said at the beginning, I'm just a proposer. β
After 3 years, Long Xing in Huakaiyuan is still the same appearance, maybe he is just a soul here.
"The MI operational target is Midway, and the AL operational target is the Alaska forward base. The Japanese side will be pouring out, and even if it is divided into two combat detachments, it will be difficult for you to fight either of them with the strength in your hands. β
Admiral Nimitz was also aware of the total naval strength of the Japanese side, and it was true that even half of his combined fleet was no more than 30% superior.
"The Alaska forward base is the gateway to our country, and once the Japanese army falls, it will be able to land directly on the mainland. The AL operation was the first plan of the Japanese side? β
Hua Kaiyuan Long Xing shook his head, "For your American Federation, being hit by an enemy country is a dangerous signal. But Mr. Sosuke Takayanagi, commander-in-chief of the Japanese Combined Fleet, did not think so. In his eyes, he only has the aircraft carrier and the main fleet in your hands, and he does not want to annihilate your Pacific Fleet in one fell swoop all the time. As for attacking the Commonwealth of America itself? The Japanese Navy would never do anything to give credit to the Army, and on the contrary, they would rather fail than see the Army win great credit. β
"With all due respect, war is related to the future of a country, how can it affect the security of the country because of individual or organizational contradictions?"
Faced with Admiral Nimitz's question, Long Xing could only make a helpless expression. "That's why I'm talking to you, or do you think you still have a chance of winning?"
ββ¦β¦ If Sousuke Takayanagi had taken Midway as his first strategic target, then he would have put all the aircraft carriers he could use here. That is, the mobile force, with four regular aircraft carriers as the main force, was the core of the attack on Midway. β
"That's right, you're absolutely right. Soon you'll be able to meet your hated rival in the waters of Midway, Lieutenant General Nagumo Tadaichi. β
Nimitz envisioned that he was Sosuke Takayanagi, and in this situation, how would he divide the two ships to fight. "He will definitely arrange the battleship force as a follow-up support force, and if he can't solve the battle quickly, he will face the direct threat of the super dreadnought-class battleships such as Kii and Nagato. It is likely that our army will be wiped out at Midway. β
"No, no, no, you're wrong again. Sousuke Takayanagi will not arrange for Kii and Nagato to come to MI to fight. Nagato staged a coup d'Γ©tat, and without the emperor's order, it would have been impossible for Nagato to go out again. As for Kii, she will not come to Midway Island either, she is a shipwreck from a local aristocratic background in Japan, with a strong background in the noble family. Asking Sousuke Takayanagi to fight AL battles, it is those rotten old men, naturally they will ask Kii to attack Alaska as well, instead of sending them to fight the meaningless Midway in their eyes. β
After listening to Long Xing's explanation, Nimitz, as a veteran, was completely incomprehensible. "Why do you Japanese do such a brainless thing? The real general actually wants to listen to a group of national moths, what is your prime minister doing? β
"Prime Minister? That's just a guy who was pushed out to serve as a faΓ§ade, not to mention Takayanagi Sousuke, or a garrison soldier who found a commander by the way in Yokosuka Military Port, he was more willing to listen to the orders of his own commander. Thinking of Kaga's adoptive father, Prime Minister Konoe's embarrassment every time he was reprimanded by his daughter, Hanakaiin Ryuxing wanted to laugh. Mr. Konoe was able to become prime minister, and it must also be a credit to Kaga.
After receiving this information, Admiral Nimitz imagined himself sitting in Sosuke Takayanagi's position, and it was not difficult to find the predicament encountered by the other party, not only the pressure exerted on him by those in power in the political and military circles who he already knew, but also many colleagues and subordinates who could not be trusted. The number of aircraft carriers that can be used has changed from six to four, and the two most powerful battleships cannot be mobilized, and it is estimated that the four that can be used are four Kongo-class, as well as second-rate battleships such as Ise and Hyuga. In this way, Admiral Nimitz felt that the Battle of Midway could be fought in one battle, and with the knowledge of the other side, the victory rate had reached fifty and a half.
He also has three aircraft carriers in his hands - the Enterprise, the Hornet, and the Yorktown. Among them, the Yorktown was badly damaged in the Battle of the Coral Sea, and although it can be put into battle, its power system is still being repaired, and its ability to move is relatively slow.
"You can see that General, you seem to have the confidence to fight."
Admiral Nimitz replied cheerfully, "Because he noticed that the player sitting across from me had a good hand, but he could only play a bad hand." β
"But he's a gambler, and he's going to think of a way to win big before he goes to war, and he'll give it a go, even if the success rate is low. Just like this time, in order to realize his plan, and in order to appease the people in power above, he fought on two fronts at the same time. β
"Then I'll smash his dice after the war! He can't afford to lose, and we in the American Federation can't afford to lose. β
Hearing Admiral Nimitz's answer, Long Xing felt that the goal had been achieved, so he saluted and said goodbye. "Sorry again for bothering you with your lunch break. Goodbye, great Mr. Admiral. β
"Goodbye young man. It was a pleasure to talk to you and hope to have a chance next time. β
received the praise of Admiral Nimitz, and Long Xing of Huakaiyuan also felt honored. ββ¦β¦ It won't be long. β
When the dream was over, Admiral Nimitz opened his eyes to see himself still standing by the guardrail, one hand holding on to the railing, and his secretary and subordinates beside him. Not far behind, sailors were busy carrying flour and cans.
"I just fell asleep?"
"Yes, General. You slept for about 15 minutes. We were worried that you would be tired, so we didn't disturb your rest. The secretary replied appropriately, and he was familiar with his superiors.
Admiral Nimitz left the guardrail and returned to his residence in the harbor. "Those 15 minutes are more comfortable than a day's sleep on Simmons. Still, I want to sleep a little longer. Wake me up before dinner, and we'll have a seminar tonight. All officers at the rank of lieutenant colonel and above are required to participate, except those who are about to give birth to children. β
"General, we don't have a single female colonel under the age of 50 in our fleet."
"No, trust me, old man, someone will use this excuse to take a leave of absence."
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"γ¬,Let's go backγ Go and see if the new ship is born smoothly. β
The hooded girl heard the voice in the radio headset, revealing her sharp teeth, "Tie oh hee hee...... Is Mr. Hua Kaiyuan going to train a deep naval master? β
"Admiral Nimitz won't listen to us, and besides, smart people don't need a second one, I have my own plans."
"Although I personally hate you, the will of the deep sea has given orders, and I listen to your requests. Actually, I really want to play air combat with the enterprise now. He let out another laugh and dived underwater with the hull.