This war, or rather conflict, between the Chinese Empire and the British Empire had already attracted the attention of the whole world. In particular, the decisive battle between the navies of the two countries is of special concern to all countries that are interested in pursuing sea power.

If we say that the Battle of Jutland between the British Navy and the German Navy was the first large-scale collision in the era of dreadnoughts. Then, this naval battle between China and Britain is a collision after the development of dreadnoughts has reached its peak. In this naval battle, 16 of the 24 capital ships of the British Navy were equipped with 381 mm guns. The rest of the capital ships also have a caliber of more than 343 mm in their main guns. Of the 22 capital ships dispatched by the Chinese Navy, five are equipped with 410 mm guns, five are equipped with 381 mm guns, and eight of the remaining 12 capital ships are equipped with 343 mm guns and four are equipped with 305 mm guns. It can be shown from this that in this naval battle, the belligerents invested more capital ships, and the tonnage and firepower were more powerful than those of the warring sides in the Battle of Jutland.

Of all the countries concerned about this naval battle, the United States, Japan, France, and Soviet Russia were particularly concerned. These four countries either have enmity with China or want to compete with China for world hegemony.

Let's talk about Soviet Russia first, in last year's war, the Soviet Russian Red Army was defeated by the Chinese Empire, losing nearly two million troops, not only completely losing the ability to destroy the Russian Empire, but also losing a large territory south of the Don River. The top level of Soviet Russia has always regarded this as a great shame. At the same time, he was also full of fear of the Chinese Empire.

This time, the outbreak of war between the Chinese Empire and Britain undoubtedly gave Soviet Russia a glimmer of opportunity for revenge. If the British Empire can defeat China, then it proves that the Chinese Empire is like any other imperialism. It's all paper tigers. There were many objective reasons for the defeat of the Soviet Russian Red Army last time. After the outbreak of a large-scale war between the Chinese Empire and the British, Soviet Russia could once again send troops south of the Don River to recapture these territories, and even cross the Caucasus Mountains in one fell swoop and liberate the entire Middle East. Meantime. It can also wave its army eastward and destroy the Russian Empire.

However, what the leaders of Soviet Russia did not expect was that in the end, the news of a victory for the Chinese Navy was actually waiting for them. This made the leaders of Soviet Russia suddenly realize that the Chinese Empire was really different from those other imperialist countries. Chinese imperialism is a real tiger. Until Soviet Russia is really strong, it is better not to provoke the Chinese Empire. Otherwise, it will be themselves who will be hurt.

This also made Soviet Russia dare not take the initiative to provoke the Chinese Empire for more than ten years in the future. They can only desperately develop themselves, trying to take revenge after the country becomes stronger. Before the strength of the country became stronger. They only have to keep a low profile.

Another mortal enemy of the Chinese Empire was Japan. When a large-scale armed conflict broke out between China and Great Britain, the Japanese could be described as ecstatic. They wished that the Chinese Empire would be defeated by the British in the war. It is best if the Royal Navy can completely annihilate the Chinese Navy in one fell swoop. In this way, Japan will not only not have to worry about China's threat to them, but will also be able to send its navy to intrude on China's coastal areas and collect the interest from China that has paid a heavy price in those years. Even if the British Navy wanted them to send troops to attack China and contain a part of the Chinese Navy, the Japanese did not agree. Their navy was already running out. If it is lost in the war, it will have a negative impact on Japan's future strategy. Make a huge impact.

As a result, the British Royal Navy not only failed to defeat the Chinese Navy in one fell swoop, as Japan expected, but was defeated by the Chinese Navy. Such an effect scared the Japanese into a cold sweat. Many people are glad that they were not provoked by the British and did not send warships to attack the Chinese coast. Otherwise. Immediately after defeating the British, the Chinese navy turned north and launched an attack on Japan. In that case, how can they resist it?

The Japanese Navy devoted all its energy to the construction of the 'Yamato-class' battleships and the 'Amagi-class' battlecruisers. In particular, the 'Yamato-class' battleships were regarded by the Japanese as Japan's re-emergence. The goal of becoming a naval power. Its 460 mm guns will be able to destroy all enemy ships. Even the 'Three Emperor-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy were no exception. In addition, the Japanese Navy also needs to build a number of supporting light warships for these warships. Until these ships are not commissioned, the Japanese Navy will have to keep a low profile.

The battle between the Chinese Navy and the British Navy also made them completely aware that after years of development, the Chinese Navy has become stronger and stronger. Even the British Empire, as the hegemon of the world, was unable to defeat the Chinese Empire, let alone them now. However, some arrogant Japanese also believe that China can defeat the British Empire, doesn't this mean that the Chinese Empire has become a maritime hegemon? If Japan defeats the Chinese Empire next, won't Japan become the new maritime hegemon? When the time comes, Japan's re-emergence will be just around the corner! As a result, many Japanese people have begun to dream like that. They also looked forward to the Yamato-class battleships and Amagi-class battlecruisers that were being built.

What the Japanese didn't know was that the Chinese Empire had long made up its mind to approach them next year. By that time, their 'Yamato-class' battleships had not yet been completed, and they would not be useful at all. The 'Amagi-class' battlecruisers are still under intense construction, and their service dates are later than those of the 'Yamato-class' battleships. When the time comes, the Japanese Navy, with only four 'Kii-class' battleships and one 'Hiei' battlecruiser, will be the opponent of the Chinese Navy!

The French Republic, separated by a channel from the British Empire, was also a traditional naval power. However, because of the repeated defeats by the British navy and the strong enemy on the mainland at the same time, the French Republic had to abandon the development of the navy and turn to the development of the army. And this is undoubtedly equivalent to recognizing the hegemony of the British Royal Navy.

However, the dream of sea power in the hearts of the French people has not been extinguished. After the end of World War I, they restarted the construction of the 'Lyon-class' battleships, despite the fact that the country was still rebuilding, in order to build a powerful navy. Even if you can't compete with the Royal Navy in the Atlantic, you still have to dominate in the bathtub of the Mediterranean.

However, this time, the British Royal Navy actually planted such a big heel under the hands of the Chinese Empire, which undoubtedly surprised the French. At the same time, it also gave them a glimmer of hope. The Royal Navy doesn't seem to be that strong! Now is also the time when the Royal Navy is at its weakest. If the French Republic catches up, it may be able to surpass the British Empire and become Europe's maritime power.

If the British knew that their defeat had rekindled the hopes of the French, who had already given up the struggle for sea power, they would be very depressed.

On the other side of the Pacific, the United States is now the world's largest industrial power, and at the same time, at the Washington Conference, they have also established themselves as a naval power. Acquired the same tonnage of capital ships as the United Kingdom and China.

The ensuing conflict between China and Britain gave the Americans a shortcut to world maritime supremacy. If the Chinese Empire and the British Empire had lost both sides in this naval battle, wouldn't the world's maritime hegemony automatically fall into the hands of the United States like a ripe peach? This will undoubtedly save them from having to struggle.

However, the final result shocked the Americans. The Chinese Navy and the British Navy, which they thought were originally equal in strength, fought a naval battle with such a huge disparity in strength. The Chinese Navy actually sank one or two battleships, and at the cost of heavy damage to one battleship, it ate 23 battleships of the British Navy in one bite, and one fled the battlefield after suffering heavy losses. Obviously, this result was something that Americans did not expect, and never thought it would be.

At the same time, this also made the Americans realize that their opponent on the other side of the ocean is even stronger than they imagined! If they want to defeat this opponent and gain the world's sea power, it will be even more difficult. The defeat of the British Navy by the Chinese Navy undoubtedly proves that they are capable of gaining sea power in the world, which is undoubtedly what the Americans do not want to see.

The Americans are now having some difficulty riding a tiger, and the treaty on "Limiting the Development of Naval Armaments" signed at the Washington Conference can be regarded as putting a shackle on the Americans. At that time, they promised to abandon the development of the 'South Dakota-class' battleships. If they violated the treaty, it would be troublesome if the Chinese Empire followed suit and restarted the construction of the Pangu-class battleships.

In addition, the increasingly serious economic crisis in the United States also makes it impossible for them to spend much money on building new battleships. This made the Americans realize that it is better not to provoke China in the short term.

The Americans still have a card to play, though. That's Japan, which they have propped up. After the construction of the Yamato-class battleships and the Amagi-class battlecruisers of the Japanese Navy is completed, they will be able to challenge the Chinese Empire. When the time comes, whether the Japanese Navy defeats the Chinese Navy, or the Chinese Navy defeats the Japanese Navy with heavy losses, it will be equivalent to a victory for the United States. (To be continued.) )

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