A public welfare activity of a friend, if you have the ability, support or repost it, I hope you will pay attention, only accept old clothes, not cash, clothes can be mailed directly to the school.

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Old clothes warm people's hearts

The old clothes you want to throw away, are the new clothes they need

You in the city are worried about how to dispose of old clothes every year, keep them to occupy space, throw them away, and it is a pity to send them to relatives and friends.

In the mountains, they are worried about their livelihood every year, with an average annual income of no more than 1,000 yuan, their children cannot afford to go to school, the elderly cannot afford to see a doctor, and their clothes are dilapidated.

We may not have a high income, we may not have a surplus of savings, we may not be able to afford a Hope Primary School, but we can give the old things we don't need to those who need them, and we only need our love.

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Please come here and leave your message to let us know where we can do our part.

Thank you!

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Before the decisive battle in the Indian Ocean (September 1915), the main fleets of the two sides were formed——

The East Asian Combined Fleet was organized before the decisive battle in the Indian Ocean:

In total, there were 18 dreadnought warships, 10 former dreadnought warships, 6 battle cruisers, 15 armored cruisers (including 6 new heavy cruisers), 4 fleet aircraft carriers, 4 marine engine carriers, 33 light cruisers, 84 destroyers, * submarines, and 8 large torpedo boats. 1.4 million tons.

The first two landing fleets included 86 large transport ships, 7 dock landing ships, 17 combat vehicle landing ships, 351 landing craft of various types, and 196 combat boats of various types, including torpedo boats, gunboats, minesweepers, submarine drives, landing support boats, and special support boats, totaling about 750,000 tons.

In addition, there are 50 oil tankers, coal and water ships, repair ships, grain ships, ordnance ships, and rapid comprehensive supply ships, with a total capacity of 250,000 tons.

A. Reconnaissance Unit: Commander Vice Admiral Yuan Feng, with 6 battle cruisers as the backbone, with 6 light cruisers and 16 destroyers, each ship carrying a total of 18 water engines. As the vanguard of the main fleet, intercept the enemy's advance guard forces, cover the deployment of your own main fleet and occupy a favorable position.

The 1st and 2nd teams of the Chinese War Patrol: Thunderbolt, Thunder, Thunder, Thunderbolt

- standard displacement of 30,000 tons, maximum speed of 28 knots; 8 x 350 mm/50x diameter main guns, 10 x 150 mm secondary guns, 16 x 75 mm rapid-fire guns and 4 x 90 mm anti-aircraft guns; The main armor belt is up to 300 mm thick.

Japan Battlecruiser 1 Sentai Team: Kirishima and Haruna (ditto)

- The above battle cruisers were equipped with a total of 48 350 mm/50 x diameter guns, all of which were usable on one side.

Affiliation –

Light Patrol 1st Team: Brigadier General Fang Xiaoyun, commander of the team

4 Leopard light cruisers: Green Leopard, White Leopard, Leopard, Xuan Leopard

- standard displacement of 5,860 tons, maximum speed of 30 knots, 8 single-mounted 150-mm main guns - 5 per ship, 8 90-mm rapid-fire guns, 2 75-mm anti-aircraft guns; A total of 20 150mm guns can be used on one side of the team)

Lightning Strike Team 1:

Flagship light cruiser Golden Leopard

8 Yangzi destroyers (transferred from the Second Fleet): Guyang, Xinyang, Muyang, Quanyang, Shengyang, Anyang, Gaoyang, Luanyang

- Yangzi destroyer, standard displacement of 1470 tons, maximum speed of 33 knots, armament of 4 120 mm guns, 4 single 13 mm machine guns or 23 mm cannons, 2 triple 550 mm torpedo tubes)

Expulsion of the 7th Sentai Force:

Flagship light cruiser Cendemche

8 Yangzi destroyers (newly established in June 1915): Xiyang, Dongyang, Kaiyang, Pengyang, Ningyang, Tongyang, Mianyang, Weiyang

B. Mobile Forces: Commander Admiral Liang Shuming, with 4 fleet aircraft carriers as the backbone, equipped with 6 rapid patrol (heavy cruisers), 6 light cruisers, 16 destroyers, 246 commonly used carrier aircraft (70 ship warfare, 162 ship attack, 24 ship reconnaissance), and 12 water planes. It is responsible for destroying enemy aircraft carriers, expelling enemy aircraft, covering their own reconnaissance and school firing aircraft, and attacking enemy capital ships when the situation allows.

Aviation 1st Squadron: Rear Admiral Bi Lingbo, Commander of the Squadron and Deputy Commander of the Fleet, and Commander Liang Shuming stationed in Qidapeng.

Colonel Cai Yong, Wing Commander of the 1st Carrier-based Wing (Dapeng)

Wing Commander of the 2nd Carrier-based Wing, Colonel Situ Qi (Yun Peng)

2 Dapeng-class aircraft carriers: Dapeng and Yunpeng

- standard 19,400 tons, maximum 28 knots; Commonly used carrier aircraft 69 (ship battle 18, ship attack 45, ship reconnaissance 6), reserve 7 (ship battle 3, ship attack 3, ship reconnaissance 1); The team has a total of 152 aircraft.

Aviation 2nd Sentai Team: Sentai Commander Dongfang Gao

Wing Commander of the 3rd Carrier-based Wing, Colonel Liang Mubin (Jin Falcon)

Colonel Zhao Zixi, Wing Commander of the 4th Carrier Wing (Saker)

2 Golden Falcon class aircraft carriers: Golden Falcon and Saker

- 15,000 tons, 28 knots; 54 aircraft (12 ship battles, 36 ship attack points, 6 ship reconnaissance ships); The team has a total of 108 aircraft.

Affiliation –

Patrol Team 3:

4 Kunlun-class armored cruisers: Kunlun, Qilian, Tianshan, Qinling

- 11,815 tons, 28 knots; 4 twin 210-mm main guns, 4 twin 120-mm secondary guns, 2 75-mm anti-aircraft guns; A total of 32 210 mm main guns and 16 120 mm secondary guns can be used on the first side of the team.

Patrol 5th Squadron:

2 Kunlun-class armored cruisers: Taihang and Wuyi

- The performance of a single ship is the same as above; The team has a total of 16 210 mm main guns and 8 120 mm secondary guns on one side

Light Patrol Team 6:

4 Leopard modified light cruisers, Sky Leopard, Dragon Leopard, Clouded Leopard, and Rain Leopard

- 5970 tons, 33 knots, 8 single-mounted 150-mm guns, 8 90-mm rapid-fire guns, 2 75-mm anti-aircraft guns; A total of 20 150 mm guns were available to the team on one side

Expulsion of the 5th Sentai

Flagship Light Patrol Jaguar

8 Yangzi destroyers: Guiyang, Qingyang, Hengyang, Lianyang, Chongyang, Qinyang, Enyang, Mengyang

Expulsion of the 6th Sentai Team:

Flagship Light Patrol Leopard,

8 Yangzi destroyers: Binh Duong, Long Yang, Shanyang, Xuanyang, Zhiyang, Songyang, Suiyang, Junyang

C. Main force: Commander of the Combined Fleet, General Sa Zhenbing, led by 18 dreadnought battleships, with 12 light cruisers, 28 destroyers, and 2 water engine carriers, each ship carrying a total of 60 water planes.

The 1st Squadron of Chinese Battleships: Vice Admiral Cheng Biguang, the commander of the team, and the commander of the combined fleet are stationed in Qininghai.

4 ships of the Pinghai class: Pinghai, Ninghai, Jinghai, Weihai

- standard displacement of 32,000 tons, maximum speed of 25 knots; 8 x 380 mm/45x guns, 10 x 150 mm secondary guns, 12 x 90 mm rapid-fire guns, 4 x 90 mm anti-aircraft guns; The main armor belt is up to 350 mm thick.

The 2nd Squadron of Chinese Battleships: Commander Vice Admiral Liao Shengzhen, Deputy Commander of the Combined Fleet, Admiral Liu Guanxiong, stationed on the Flag Yangbo.

4 ships of the Yangbo class: Yangbo, Chachabo, Fubo, and Driving

- 27,500 tons, 25 knots; 8 x 350 mm/45 x diameter main guns, 12 x 150 mm secondary guns, 16 x 75 mm rapid-fire guns, 4 x 90 mm anti-aircraft guns; The main armor belt is up to 350 mm thick.

Japan-North Korea Joint Combat Team: Commander Lieutenant General Yamaya He, under the jurisdiction of the Japanese Battleship 1 Squadron and the Korean Battleship Squadron 1.

Japanese Battleship 1st Sentai Squadron: Commander Vice Admiral Yamaya Go

Ise, Shinano

- Purchased from China

1st Korean Battleship Squadron: Commander Vice Admiral Park Yong-han

Gwangkai Tu, Yi Sunsin

- Purchased from China

The 3rd Squadron of Chinese Battleships: Commander Vice Admiral Yi Mingxuan

2 Longwei class ships: Longwei and Fengxiang

- 24,300 tons, 22 knots; 8 350 mm/45 x 2 guns, 12 150 mm secondary guns, 16 75 mm rapid-fire guns, 4 75 mm anti-aircraft guns; The main armor is up to 330 mm thick.

The 4th Squadron of Chinese Battleships: Commander Vice Admiral Gao Long

2 ships of the Dongyue class: Dongyue, Xiyue

- 21,000 tons, 22 knots; 8 x 305 mm / 50x diameter main guns, 14 x 150 mm secondary guns, 16 x 75 mm rapid-fire guns and 4 x 75 mm anti-aircraft guns; The main armor belt is up to 310 mm thick.

2 ships of the North Take: North Mountain, South Mountain

- 19,000 tons, 22 knots; 8 x 305 mm / 50x diameter main guns, 12 x 150 mm secondary guns, 16 x 75 mm rapid-fire guns and 4 x 75 mm anti-aircraft guns; The main armor belt is up to 330 mm thick.

The above battleship units were equipped with a total of 32 380 mm guns, 80 350 mm guns, and 32 305 mm guns, all of which were available on one side.

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Aviation 3rd Sentai

2 Seahawk-class seaplane carriers: Seahawk and Falcon

- 9,700 tons, 22 knots, 14 carriers; The team has a total of 28 aircraft.

Light Patrol Team 2:

4 Leopard light cruisers; Iron Leopard, Silver Leopard, Steel Leopard, Stone Leopard

- A total of 20 150mm guns can be used on one side of the team.

Japanese Light Patrol Team 1:

4 ball mill class light cruisers; Agano, Yura, Mikasa, Mogami

- 4520 tons, 28 knots, 2 150-mm main guns, 8 120-mm secondary guns, 8 75-mm rapid-fire guns; A total of 8 150-mm guns and 16 120-mm guns were available on the first side of the team.

Asagau Patrol 1st Sentai Team:

4 Leopard light cruisers; Fenghua, Yanghua, Lihua, Chenghua

- A total of 20 150mm guns can be used on one side of the team.

Expulsion of the 1st Sentai

8 Wolf destroyers: the flagship Swift Wolf, under the jurisdiction of Min Wolf, Sharp Wolf, Jie Wolf, Speed Wolf, Chi Wolf, Cunning Wolf, and Silver Wolf

- 1090 tons, 33 knots, 3 120 mm guns, 4 single-mounted machine guns or cannons, 2 twin 550 mm torpedo tubes.

Expulsion of the 3rd Sentai

8 wolf destroyers: the flagship sea wolf, under the jurisdiction of the wind wolf, cloud wolf, golden wolf, sky wolf, iron wolf, wild wolf, angry wolf

Expulsion of the 4th Sentai Force:

8 Yangzi destroyers: the flagship Shenyang, under the jurisdiction of Liaoyang, Deyang, Yueyang, Hongyang, Qianyang, Qingyang, Zhenyang

Expulsion of the 8th Sentai

4 Yangzi destroyers: the flagship Zhengyang, under the jurisdiction of Shaoyang, Jianyang, Yunyang

D Support Force: Commander Admiral Ma Shengyu, based on 10 old warships, equipped with 9 old mounted cruisers, 9 light cruisers, 24 destroyers, 2 hydro-engine carriers, and about 196 torpedo boats, minesweepers, submarine destroyers, gunboats, special support ships, etc., carrying 28 water engines. Responsible for landing escort and shore support.

In addition, there are more than 50 oil tankers, coal and water ships, repair ships, grain ships, ordnance ships, and rapid comprehensive supply ships.

The main combat ship units include:

4 battleships, 10 warbands -

Battleship 5th Sentai

There are 4 second-class warships of the Ruixiang class: Ruixiang, Ruiji, Ruixian, and Ruihe

- standard displacement of 14,800 tons, maximum speed of 17 knots; 6 x 305 mm / 40x diameter main guns, 10 x 150 mm secondary guns, 16 x 75 mm and 20 x 37 mm rapid-fire guns; The main armor belt is up to 305 mm thick; It was completed between 1900 and 1904.

Battleship 6th Sentai

2 second-class battleships of the Feidian class: Thunderbolt and Yundian

- 12,800 tons, 17 knots; 4 x 305 mm/40x main guns, 12 x 150 mm secondary guns, 16 x 75 mm and 20 x 37 mm rapid-fire guns; The main armor belt is up to 330 mm thick; It was completed between 1896 and 1899.

Japanese Battleship 2nd Sentai

2 Kaga-class second-class warships: Kaga and Tosa

- China Ruixiang-class battleship improvement, 15,600 tons, 19 knots; 6 x 305 mm/45x main guns, 10 x 150 mm secondary guns, 22 x 57 mm rapid-fire guns; The main armor belt is up to 280 mm thick; It was completed in 1907-1908.

North Korean Battleship 2nd Squadron:

Battleship of the second class Seoul

- The Ruixiang-class battleship purchased from China.

USS Pyongyang, 2nd class battleship

- that is, the Feidian-class battleships transferred by China free of charge.

The main guns of the above battleship units totaled 54 305 mm guns, of which 12 were 45 times the diameter, and all of them were usable on one side.

4 armored cruisers, 9 warbands -

Patrol Team 4:

2 Fukumo-class armored cruisers: Baiyun and Xiangyun

- 10,500 tons, 20 knots; 4 x 305 mm/40x main guns, 10 x 150 mm secondary guns, 16 x 75 mm and 12 x 37 mm rapid-fire guns)

The 6th Team of the Japanese Patrol:

2 Ibuki-class modified armored cruisers: Myoko, Haguro

- 12,600 tons, 23 knots; 4 x 305 mm/45x main guns, 10 x 150 mm secondary guns, 22 x 57 mm rapid-fire guns.

North Korea Patrol Team 1:

3 Taibai-class armored cruisers: Taibai, Taiji, and Taiyu

- That is, the Fuyun-class armored cruisers transferred by China free of charge

North Korean Patrol Team 2:

2 Suzhou-class modified armored cruisers: Jeju, Uiju

- 12,400 tons, 22 knots, 4 main guns 305 mm / 40 times diameter, 10 secondary guns of 150 mm, 16 75 mm and 16 37 mm rapid-fire guns.

A total of 36 guns of 305 mm were installed in the patrol force, of which 8 were 45 times the diameter, and all of them were usable.

Affiliation –

Aviation 4th Squadron:

2 Seahawk-class seaplane carriers: Condor and Golden Eagle

- A total of 28 aircraft were carried by the team.

Japan Light Patrol Team 2:

4 ball mill-class light cruisers; Ball mill, ashishana, Nagara, Oi

- The team can use a total of 8 150 mm guns and 16 120 mm guns on one side, with an overall speed of 28 knots.

North Korean Light Patrol 2nd Sentai Team:

4 Huzi light cruisers purchased from China; White Tiger, Snow Tiger, Goryeo Tiger, Defu (Day)

- 3,517 tons, 28 knots; 2 x 150 mm main guns, 8 x 120 mm secondary guns, 6 x 75 mm rapid-fire guns. A total of 8 150-mm guns and 16 120-mm guns were available on the first side of the team.

Lightning Strike Team 2:

Flagship Wang Tiger Light Cruiser (Tiger No., see above)

8 Water Moon-class destroyers: Guiyue, Zhenyue, Jiuyue, Haoyue, Yunyue, Hanyue, Songyue, and Haoyue

- 960 tons, 30 knots, 3 120 mm guns, 8 37 mm rapid-fire guns, 2 triple 406 mm torpedo tubes.

Lightning Strike Team 3:

8 large torpedo boats (small destroyers): "Hanshui", "Jiangshui", "Heshui", "Weishui", "Liaoshui", "Lishui", "Xiangshui", "Yongshui", "Huaishui", "Ganshui"

- 480 tons, 30 knots, 3 75 mm guns, 4 37 mm rapid-fire guns, 2 twin 406 mm torpedo tubes.

Japan Lightning Strike Team 1:

There are 4 Murayu-class destroyers: May Rain, Flower Rain, Autumn Rain, and Sichuan Rain

Japan Lightning Strike Team 2:

4 Asahio-class destroyers; Towards the snow, towards the clouds, towards the wind, towards the dew

E Landing Force: Ma Shengyu concurrently served as the commander-in-chief of the landing force's ship force, and General Deng Jian, commander of the Indian Front, was the commander-in-chief of the landing force.

First wave: 7 dock landing ships, 17 tank landing ships and 30 large transport ships, a total of 54 ships, carrying about 2,000 motor vehicles (866 of which are scheduled to go ashore on the first day) and 50,000 troops of the 1st Marine Army. It is equipped with 350 landing craft and 270 amphibious motor vehicles.

The second wave: 56 transport ships, carrying the first echelon of Yuan Shikai's 12th Army, the 9th Army (5th Marine Division, 18th Infantry Division, 115th Infantry Division), 65,000 men.

F Alert Force: Commander Vice Admiral He Kai, based on the * submarines of the 11th Fleet, including 8 ocean-going submarines.

Submarines 1st Squadron: Supply ships Flying Whale, Whale 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, a total of 6 ships. No. 25 and No. 30 will be added by June, a total of 8 ships. (Transferred from the East China Sea)

Submarines 4th Squadron: Supply ship Wave Whale, Shark 25 to 36, a total of 12 ships.

Submarines 5th Squadron: Supply ships Cangjing, Shark 14, 16 to 23 (missing 15), a total of 9 ships.

Submarines 6th Squadron: Supply ship Wave Whale, Shark 1 to 12, a total of 12 ships

The 1st Japanese submarine team: the diving carrier Swift Whale, 4 Shark 2, 6 Shark 2 submarines: Yi 5 to 14

Japanese submarine squadron 2: 4 Shark-1 submarines: I-1 to 4

North Korean submarine fleet: 2 Shark 1, 5 Shark 2 submarines: Combat Submarine 1 to 3, 5 to 8

Naval Base Aviation Unit G: Commander Vice Admiral Ling Yi, based on 300 base aircraft of the Third Air Fleet. Available bases include Yangon, Pak Sang, Sittwe in Myanmar and Port Blair in the Andaman Islands. It is responsible for assisting mobile units in seizing air supremacy in the theater and attacking enemy fleets as appropriate.

The 3rd and 5th Air Groups of the H Army: nearly 500 aircraft. It is responsible for defeating the enemy's shore-based aviation units in the theater and covering their own land operations.

Naval land-based aviation units –

* Third Air Fleet:

Commander Major General Ling Yi

Directly under the water detective 6, land detective 6.

Subordinate:

The Seventh Air Force –

6 land scouts directly under the team (Haiyan Thunder Scout, search radius 700 km)

Land-based 101st Wing

It has jurisdiction over the 651st-656th Land Attack Squadrons, 9 aircraft each, a total of 54 aircraft.

Ground-based 102 Wing

It has jurisdiction over the 657th-662nd Land Attack Squadrons, each with 9 aircraft, a total of 54 aircraft.

A total of 108 Haiyan Thunder four-round heavy bombardment aircraft were equipped, and the combat radius was 800 kilometers when carrying 800 kg of bombs)

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8th Air Force –

The team directly belongs to 2 water scouts

The 1st Water and Aircraft Mixed Wing, under the jurisdiction of the 211-213th Water Reconnaissance Squadron, a total of 18 aircraft.

The 1st Naval Floating Wing has jurisdiction over 12 F**2 Ziyun converted patrol airships

The 2nd Naval Floating Wing has jurisdiction over 12 F**3 patrol airships converted to clouds

221st Independent Maritime Reconnaissance Squadron, 6 aircraft.

The 901st and 902nd independent water combat squadrons, a total of 12 aircraft

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The above two teams have a total of 108 land reconnaissance aircraft, 32 water reconnaissance, 12 water warfare, 12 land reconnaissance and 24 airships.

In June 15, 3 separate water combat squadrons (908-910) were newly added, and the water combat reached 30 aircraft.

In June 1915, it was newly organized into the 11th Air Force.

6 land reconnaissance aircraft directly under the team (sea sound thunder reconnaissance, maximum search radius of 900 kilometers)

Ground-based 103rd Wing

It has jurisdiction over the 663rd-669th Land Attack Squadron, with a total of 54 aircraft.

Land-based 104th Wing

It has jurisdiction over the 670th-673rd Land Attack Squadron, with a total of 36 aircraft.

Note: The above two land attack wings are equipped with a total of 90 Haixiang Thunder four heavy land attacks, with a maximum combat radius of 900 kilometers when carrying 1 ton of bombs.

Land-based 151st Wing

401-406th Marine (Land Fighter) Squadron, 36 aircraft.

Note: The 151st Wing is equipped with the army's new "Yundian" fighter jets, which are used for the base air defense of the three airframes, and in addition, the bases of the three airlines can also be protected by army fighters.

The 11th Air Force has a total of 90 land attack, 36 land combat, and 6 land reconnaissance.

On the eve of the decisive battle, the three ships should have 198 land attack, 32 water reconnaissance, 18 land reconnaissance, 30 water warfare, and 36 land combat aircraft, totaling 314 aircraft, and 24 airships.

The Indian and Burmese fronts are attached to the Army Aviation:

* Third Air Group, scheduled for the Malayan side (for the French Indochina side at the beginning of '15). After the end of the Malayan operation, it was used for the Indian side and was temporarily deployed in the southern part of Burma - in the direction of Chittagong

Commander Lieutenant General You Chuan (aircraft faction) 12 aircraft directly under the group command (reconnaissance liaison 6, transport 6)

Subordinate:

5th Fighter Wing (213th-216th Squadron, 54 aircraft)

6th Fighter Wing (217th-220th Squadron, 54 aircraft)

7th Reconnaissance Wing (107th Reconnaissance Squadron, 316th-318th Light Bombardment Squadron, 11th Light Bombardment 29 Aircraft)

8th Reconnaissance Wing (108th Reconnaissance Squadron, 319th-321st Light Bombardment Squadron, 11th Light Bombardment 29th Aircraft)

10th Reconnaissance Wing (110th Reconnaissance Squadron, 325th-327th Light Bombardment Squadron, 11th Light Bombardment 29th Aircraft)

52nd Heavy Bombardment Wing (805th-808th Heavy Bombardment Squadron, 40 aircraft)

55th Heavy Bombardment Wing (813th-816th Heavy Bombardment Squadron, 40 aircraft)

152nd Independent Reconnaissance and Liaison Squadron (9 aircraft in total)

The above 29 squadrons have a total of 329 aircraft - 108 fighters, 48 reconnaissance and liaison aircraft, 87 light bombers, 80 heavy bombers, and 6 transport aircraft.

* Fifth Air Group, scheduled for the Burmese side (once for the French Indochina side at the beginning of '15).

After the Burma operation, it was used for the Indian operation, mainly deployed in the northern part of Burma - in the Imphal direction

Commander Lieutenant General Ma Hengming (Aircraft Faction)

10 aircraft directly under the group command (reconnaissance liaison 4, transport 6)

Subordinate:

7th Fighter Wing (221-224th Squadron, 54 aircraft)

9th Reconnaissance Wing (109th Reconnaissance Squadron, 322nd-324th Light Bombardment Squadron, a total of 11 Light Bombardment 29 aircraft)

11th Reconnaissance Wing (111th Reconnaissance Squadron, 328th-330th Light Bombardment Squadron, a total of 11 Light Bombardment 29 aircraft)

156th Independent Reconnaissance and Liaison Squadron (9 aircraft)

The above 13 squadrons have a total of 153 aircraft, including 54 fighters, 35 reconnaissance and liaison aircraft, 58 light bombers, and 6 transport aircraft.

By the eve of the decisive battle, the two air groups should have a total of 482 planes -- including 162 fighters, 83 reconnaissance planes, 145 light bombers, 80 heavy bombers, and 12 transport planes.

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Note: In May 1915, the Third Air Group was reassigned to the Indian Front, temporarily sharing some facilities with the Fifth Air Group.

Note 2: During the operation, the commander of the East China Sea Fleet was represented by Vice Admiral Li Xiang, commander of the Sixth Fleet.

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Pre-war strength of the Combined Fleet of the Indian Ocean Entente:

In total, there were 23 dreadnought battleships, 8 pre-dreadnought battleships, 5 battle cruisers, 4 fleet aircraft carriers, 3 water engine carriers, 8 armored cruisers, 20 light cruisers and other cruisers, 74 destroyers and small destroyers, and 29 submarines. The total number of combat ships above is about 1.15 million tons.

These include:

There were 23 dreadnought battleships - 18 British, 4 French and 1 Dutch.

1 Revenge Class: Revenge (added after July 1915)

- normal displacement of 31,400 tons, maximum speed of 24 knots; 8 x 15-inch L45 = 381 mm, 14 x 6-inch = 152 mm secondary guns, 4 x 3-pounder = 47 mm rapid-fire guns, 2 x 3-inch = 76 mm anti-aircraft guns; The main armor belt was 13 points 5 inches thickest = 343 mm.

4 ships of the Queen Elizabeth class: Queen Elizabeth, Brave, Barham, War-weary

- normal displacement of 27,470 tons, maximum speed of 24 knots; 8 x 15-inch L45 = 381 mm main guns, all of which are available on either side of the main gun, another 14 x 6 in = 152 mm secondary guns, 4 x 3-pounder = 47 mm rapid-fire guns, 2 x 3 in = 76 mm anti-aircraft guns; The maximum thickness of the main armor belt is 13 inches = 330 mm.

4 ships of the George V class: George V, Captain Centurion, Dardacity, and Ajax

- 25,420 tons, 21 knots; 10 13.5-inch L45 = 343 mm main guns, all of which are available on either side of the main gun, another 16 4-inch = 102 mm secondary guns, 4 3-pounder = 47 mm rapid-fire guns; The main armor belt is up to 12 inches thick = 305 mm.

4 ships of the Orion class: Orion, Conqueror, Sovereign, Thunder

- 20,800 tons, 21 knots; 10 13.5-inch L45 = 343 mm main guns, all of which are available on either side of the main gun, another 16 4-inch = 102 mm secondary guns, 4 3-pounder = 47 mm rapid-fire guns; The main armor belt is up to 12 inches thick = 305 mm.

2 Giant-class ships: Giant, Hercules

- 20,030 tons, 21 knots; 10 12-inch L50 = 305 mm main guns, 10 can be used at any angle of the main gun, 8 can be used at all angles, another 16 4-inch = 102 mm secondary guns, 4 3-pounder = 47 mm rapid-fire guns; The main armor belt is up to 11 inches thick = 280 mm.

1 Poseidon class: Poseidon

- 19,680 tons, 21 knots; 10 12-inch L50 = 305 mm main guns, 10 can be used at any angle of the main gun, 8 can be used at all angles, another 16 4-inch = 102 mm secondary guns, 4 3-pounder = 47 mm rapid-fire guns; The maximum thickness of the main armor belt is 10 inches = 254 mm.

2 ships of the Kolbe class (France): Kolbe, Oceano

- 22,200 tons, 20 knots; 12 305 mm L45 main guns, 10 can be used on either side of the main gun, another 22 140mm L55 secondary guns, 4 47mm rapid-fire guns; The main armor belt is up to 270 mm thick

2 Danton-class (France): Diderot and Condorse

- 21,300 tons, 20 knots; 12 305 mm L45 main guns, 8 on either side of the main gun, 18 140mm L55 secondary guns, 4 47mm rapid-fire guns; The main armor belt is up to 270 mm thick.

1 Java-class (Netherlands): Sumatra

- 22,800 tons, 21 knots; 12 305mm L50 main guns, 8 can be used on either side of the main gun, another 14 150mm secondary guns, 14 88mm rapid-fire guns; The main armor belt is up to 305 mm thick.

Added after August 1915 -

1 Agincot class: Agincot (added after August 1915)

That is, after the outbreak of World War I, Britain forcibly leased the Rio de Janeiro originally ordered by Brazil (historically, Brazil had resold Turkey due to economic problems, and was confiscated by Britain after the war.

- normal 24,800 tons, maximum speed 22 knots; Armament 14 12-inch = 305 mm main guns - 7 twin seats, all of the main guns can be used on any side, another 20 6-inch = 152 mm secondary guns, 12 3-inch = 76 mm rapid-fire guns; The main armor belt is 9 inches thickest = 228 mm.

1 Canadian-class: HMS Canada (added after August 1915)

That is, after the outbreak of World War I, Britain forcibly leased the Admiral Latole ordered by Chile.

- normal 27,000 tons, maximum speed 24 knots; Armament of 10 356 mm main guns, all of which can be used on either side of the main gun, another 16 6-inch = 152 mm secondary guns, 4 3-pounder = 47 mm rapid-fire guns, 2 3-inch = 76 mm anti-aircraft guns; The main armor belt is 9 inches thickest = 228 mm.

* 5 battlecruisers -

Lion Class 4: Lion, Royal Princess, Queen Mary, Tiger

- normal 26,350 tons (Queen Mary 26,780 tons, Tiger 28,800 tons), maximum speed 28 knots (Tiger 29 knots); 8 x 13-point 5-inch L45 = 343 mm main guns, all of which are available on either side of the main gun, another 16 x 4-inch = 102 mm secondary guns (Tiger 12 x 6-inch = 152 mm secondary guns), 4 x 3-pounder = 47 mm rapid-fire guns, 2 x 3-inch = 76 mm anti-aircraft guns; The main armor belt is 9 inches thickest = 228 mm.

Indefatigable Level 1: Indefatigable

- normal 18,750 tons, 26 knots, 8 12-inch L45 = 305 mm, all of the main guns are available on either side, and 16 4-inch = 102 mm secondary guns; The maximum thickness of the main armor belt 6 inches = 152 mm.

The main guns of the above battleships and battlecruisers totaled 40 guns of 381 mm (all of which can be used on either side), 10 guns of 356 mm (all of which can be used on any side), 112 guns of 343 mm (all of which can be used on any side), and 112 guns of 305 mm (70 guns of all angles on either side)

* 4 aircraft carriers of the fleet -

3 ships of the 100-Eyed Giant-class: 100-Eyed Giant, Eagle, and Ocean

- normal displacement of 18,000 tons, speed of 28 knots, commonly used carrier aircraft (24 fighters, 40 torpedo aircraft, 2 fighter squadrons of carrier-based wings, 4 torpedo squadrons, 1 reconnaissance squadron)

Added after July 1915 -

1 ship of the Tejas class: Tejas (added after July 1915)

- Normal displacement of 20,000 tons, speed of 28 knots, 72 commonly used carrier aircraft (24 fighters, 50 torpedo aircraft, 2 fighter squadrons, 5 torpedo squadrons, 1 reconnaissance squadron)

The above four aircraft carriers carry a total of 264 aircraft.

*3 water engine carriers——

Sagittarius Class 3: Sagittarius, Fortress, Son of Poseidon

- Standard platoon of 6,000 tons, speed of 24 knots, 6 water planes, armament of 3 4-inch = 102 mm guns, 4 3-pound = 47 mm rapid-fire guns and 2 1-pound = 37 mm anti-aircraft guns.

The above three water carriers carry a total of 18 seaplanes.

* 8 former dreadnought battleships -

2 ships of the Edwardian VII class: Afrika and Sealandia

- Standard row of 17,400 tons, speed of 19 knots; 4 x 40 x 12 in = 305 mm main guns, 4 9 x 2 in = 234 mm secondary guns, 10 x 6 in = 152 mm secondary guns, 14 12-pounder and 14 3-pounder rapid-fire guns; The maximum thickness of the main armor belt is 9 inches = 228 mm; Completed in 1905-1906.

4 Duncan-class ships: Duncan, Cornwallis, Exmouth, and Montagu

- Standard row 13,272 tons, speed 19 knots; 4 40x diameter 12-inch guns, 12 6-inch secondary guns, 10 12-pounder and 6 3-pounder rapid-fire guns; The maximum thickness of the main armor belt is 7 inches = 190 mm; It was completed by 1904.

2 Defense-class ships: Defense, Honorable

- Standard row 15,366 tons, 18 sections; 4 40x 12-inch guns, 12 6-inch secondary guns, 16 12-pounder and 6 3-pounder rapid-fire guns; The maximum thickness of the main armor belt is 9 inches = 228 mm; It was completed in 1902.

* 8 armored cruisers -

Drake-class 1: Cape of Good Hope

- 14,000 tons, 23 knots, 2 9.2-inch = 234 mm guns, 16 6-inch = 152 mm secondary guns, 12 12-pound = 76 mm rapid-fire guns, completed in 03; Two 234-mm main guns and eight 152-mm secondary guns can be used on one side

2 ships of the Edinburgh class: Edinburgh, Black Prince

- 11,500 tons, 22-23 knots, 6 9.2-inch = 234 mm main guns, 10 6-inch = 152 mm secondary guns, 22 3-pounder = 47 mm rapid-fire guns, completed in 06; 4 234 mm main guns and 5 152 mm secondary guns can be used on one side of a single ship)

Devon Scher-class 1: Rosenberg

- 10,800 tons, 22-23 knots, 4 7.5-inch - 190 mm main guns, 6 6-inch = 152 mm secondary guns, 18 3-pounder = 47 mm rapid-fire guns, completed in 05; Three 190-mm main guns and three 152-mm secondary guns can be used on one side.

4 Monmouth class vessels: HMS Bedford, HMS Kent, HMS Essex, HMS Lancaster

- 9800 tons, 22-23 knots, 14 6-inch = 152-mm guns, 10 12-pounder and 3-pounder rapid-fire guns, completed in 02-04; A single ship can use 9 152mm guns,

* 15 light cruisers -

2 Chatham-class ships: Dublin, South Hampton

- 5400 tons, 8 6-inch guns, one of which can be used with 5 6-inch guns, 26 knots, completed in 12 years.

Bristol Class 3: Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool

- 4800 tons, 2 6-inch guns, 10 4-inch guns, of which one side can be used with 2 6-inch guns and 5 4-inch guns, 26 knots, completed in 10-11 years.

2 Browder-class ships: Browder and Blanche

- 3350 tons, 10 4-inch guns, 4 3-pounder guns, one of which can be used with 5 4-inch guns, 2 21-inch torpedo tubes, 25 knots, completed in 10-11 years.

Added after July 1915:

2 Lin Xian class ships: Lin Xian, Daring

- 3750 tons, 28 points of 5 knots, 2 6-inch guns, 6 4-inch guns, 1 3-pounder gun, of which one side can be used 2 6-inch guns and 3 4-inch guns, 4 21-inch torpedo tubes, completed in 14 years.

2 ships of the Boadicia class: Boadicia and Goddess of War

- 3300 tons, 6 4-inch guns, 4 3-pounder guns, one of which can be used with 3 4-inch guns, 2 18-inch torpedo tubes, 25 knots, completed in 09-10.

Added after August 1915:

2 Caroline-class ships: Caroline, Cordelia, Komas, Conquest

- 4200 tons, 28.5 knots, 2 6-inch guns, 8 4-inch guns, 1 6-pounder gun, one of which can be used for 2 6-inch guns and 4 4-inch guns, 4 21-inch torpedo tubes, completed in 14-15 years.

* 5 protected cruisers of the colonial type

1 Annan-class (France): Annam

- 2,600 tons, 4 5.5-inch guns, 22 knots; 3 5.5-inch guns = 140 mm guns on one side)

2 Batavia-class (Netherlands): Batavia, Palembang

- 2,500 tons, 8 12-pounder guns, 24 knots; 5 12-pounder guns = 76 mm guns on one side.

2 Montgomery-class (USA): USS Detroit and USS Marblehead

- 2,235 tons, 2 6-inch guns, 8 5-inch guns, 18 knots; Two 6-inch and four 5-inch guns were available on one side.

* 74 destroyers and small destroyers (2 destroyers, 59 destroyers of the 1000-ton fleet, 9 small destroyers of the 400-ton class)

* 29 submarines

The above combat ships total 1.15 million tons.

Pre-war arrangement:

A. The main forces, under the personal command of the commander of the Combined Fleet, Jericho, the flagship USS George V, totaled 18 battleships, 8 armored cruisers, 2 light cruisers, 3 seaplane carriers, and 40 destroyers.

1st Battleship Detachment: Commander Vice Admiral Dovertown-Studdy

Jurisdiction: Orion, Conqueror, Sovereign, Thunder

- 21 knots as a whole, 40 343 mm guns can be used on one side

2nd Battleship Detachment: Directly under Jellico

Jurisdiction: USS George V, USS Centenarian, HMS Daring, HMS Ajax, HMS Canada

- 21 knots as a whole, 40 343 mm guns and 10 356 mm guns can be used on one side)

3rd Battleship Detachment (French): Commander Vice Admiral de Furny

Jurisdiction: Colbe, Ocean, Diderot, Condorse

- 20 knots as a whole, 36 305 mm guns can be used on one side

4th Battleship Detachment (Anglo-Dutch): Commander Vice Admiral Martin Jeram

Jurisdiction: Giant, Hercules, Neptune, Sumatra, Aginkut

- 21 knots as a whole, 46 305 mm guns can be used on one side

The above 18 battleships were equipped with a total of 80 343-mm guns, 10 356-mm guns, and 104 305-mm guns.

Among them, 80 343-mm guns, 10 356-mm guns, and 82 305-mm guns can be used on the first side.

Directly under –

10th Destroyer Flotilla:

8 Rank I destroyers

- 1050 tons, 30 knots of fuel, 4 102 mm guns, 2 twin 533 mm torpedo tubes

Affiliation –

1st Cruiser Squadron: Commander Rear Admiral Abbasnot

It has jurisdiction over 4 armored cruisers: the Cape of Good Hope, the Edinburgh, the Black Prince, and the Rosenberg

- 22 knots as a whole, 10 234 mm guns, 3 190 mm guns and 21 152 mm secondary guns can be used on one side.

2nd Cruiser Squadron: Commander Rear Admiral Haas

It has jurisdiction over 4 armored cruisers: HMS Bedford, HMS Kent, HMS Essex, and HMS Lancaster

- 22 knots as a whole, 36 152-mm guns can be used on one side.

2nd Aircraft Carrier Squadron: Commander Brigadier General Maury

It has jurisdiction over 3 water engine carriers: Sagittarius, Fortress, and Son of Poseidon

The whole is 24 knots, and there are 18 carrier aircraft.

1st Destroyer: Commodore Campbell, Commander

Flagship Linxian light cruiser

16 Hare Hound (G) class destroyers

- 1000 tons, 27 knots of coal, 4 102-mm guns, 2 single-barreled 533-mm torpedo tubes

2nd Destroyer: Commodore Hawksley

Flagship light cruiser USS Daring

16 H-class destroyers

- 1030 tons, fuel 30 knots, 4 102-mm guns, 2 single-barreled 533-mm torpedo tubes.

It is planned to enter the artillery battle, and the destroyer force directly under the direct command will escort the 2nd Aircraft Carrier Squadron 3 ships to evade.

B. Reconnaissance troops, commander Vice Admiral Betty, flagship Lion, a total of 5 battle cruisers, 5 fast battleships, 4 aircraft carriers, 13 light cruisers, 29 destroyers:

Battlecruiser Detachment 1: Directly under Betty

The Lion, the Royal Princess

2nd Detachment of Battle Cruisers: Commander Rear Admiral Pakenhan

Queen Mary, Tiger, Indefatigable

- 5 battle cruisers with a total of 32 343-mm guns and 6 305-mm guns, with a total speed of 26 knots.

Battleship 5th Detachment: Commander Rear Admiral Thomas

Revenge, Queen Elizabeth, Bravery, Barham, War Weathiness

- Overall speed 24 knots, 40 main guns with a total of 381 mm.

Directly under –

Avant-garde pilot ships: light cruisers HMS Dublin, USS Southhampton

- The maximum speed is 26 knots each, and 5 152-mm guns can be used on each side

10th Destroyer Fleet 4 Rank I destroyers (Carrier Escort)

Affiliation –

1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron: Commander Vice Admiral Hood

1 Tejas class aircraft carrier: Tejas Tej

There are 3 Hundred-Eyed Giant-class aircraft carriers: Hundred-Eyed Giant, Eagle, and Ocean

—Verse 28 overall; There are 264 commonly used carrier aircraft, including 96 fighters, 170 torpedo aircraft and reconnaissance aircraft.

2nd Light Patrol Squadron: Commander Brigadier General Goodnov (Carrier Escort)

4 Caroline-class light cruisers: Caroline, Cordelia, Comas, Conquest

—Overall 28.5; A total of 8 152-mm guns and 16 102-mm guns were available on one side.

4th Light Patrol Squadron: Brigadier General Edlan (Avant-garde)

3 Bristol-class light cruisers: Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool

—Verse 26 overall; A total of 6 152-mm guns and 15 102-mm guns were available on one side.

5th Light Patrol Squadron: Brigadier General Napier (rear)

2 Browder-class light cruisers: Browder, Blanche

2 Boadisia-class light cruisers: Boadisia, Goddess of War

—Verse 25 overall; A total of 16 102-mm guns can be used on one side.

3rd Destroyer Fleet: Commander Colonel Ferrey

The flagship destroyer USS Swift

- 1550 tons, 33 knots, 1 6-inch = 152-mm gun, 3 4-inch = 102-mm guns, 2 twin 21-inch = 533-mm torpedo tubes.

16 L-class destroyers

- 1080 tons, fuel 33 knots, 4 102-mm guns, 2 twin 533-mm torpedo tubes.

14th Destroyer: Commander Colonel Winter

Flagship destroyer USS Fierce (the same ship as USS Swift)

8 J-class destroyers

- 1,100 tons, 33 knots of fuel, 4 102-mm guns, 2 twin 533-mm torpedo tubes.

C. Support Forces: Commander Vice Admiral Cecil Burney, flagship USS Africa, a total of 8 dreadnought battleships, 5 colonial-type cruisers, and 9 small destroyers.

11th Battleship Detachment: Directly under Bernie

2 Edward-class battleships: USS Afrika and USS Sealandia

12th Battleship Detachment: Commander Rear Admiral Rhodok

4 Duncan-class battleships: HMS Duncan, HMS Cornwallis, HMS Exmouth, and HMS Montagu

14th Battleship Detachment: Commander Rear Admiral Ender

2 Defense-class battleships: Defense and Kezun

- The overall maximum speed is 18 knots, and 32 305 mm/40 x diameter guns can be used on one side.

Attachment:

Joint Cruiser Detachment: Commodore de Labidon (French)

Annam, Batavia, Palembang, Detroit, Marblehead

- The overall speed is 18 knots, and a total of 6 inches = 4 152 mm guns, 8 5 inch = 127 mm guns (Detroit, Marblehead), 5 points 5 inches = 3 140 mm guns (Annam), 12 pounds = 10 76 mm guns (Batavia, Palembang).

Combined Destroyer Fleet: Commander Colonel Johnson

9 small destroyers of 400 tons

- Normally at a speed of less than 28 knots, each ship is equipped with 12 pounds = 2 to 3 76 mm guns, several rapid-fire guns or machine guns under 3 pounds, and 2 torpedo tubes 18 inches = 457 mm.

D. Alert troops

Brigadier General Macmillan

29 submarines

E. Aviation Support Force

Major General Westland

About 200 Army aircraft, about 100 Navy land-based aircraft

Appendix 1: Comparison of the naval strength of the two sides in the Outer South Sea (Southwest Pacific) Theater in 1915

The Southeast Front Fleet of the East Asian Coalition -

The commander, Vice Admiral Tatsuo Matsumura, has a mission area between the Philippine Sea and the Coral Sea, and the basic force is the Third Fleet:

#第三舰队, the commander is Lieutenant General Tatsuo Matsumura, and the following subordinates:

*The 3rd Team of the Japanese Patrol:

2 Fuji-class modified armored cruisers: Asama, Tokiwa

- Standard displacement 9900 tons, speed 22 knots, 2 twin 203 mm/45 x diameter main guns, 12 150 mm secondary guns, 12 75 mm rapid-fire guns and 7 47 mm rapid-fire guns.

*The 4th Team of the Japanese Patrol:

2 Fuji-class armored cruisers: Iwate and Yakumo

- Standard displacement of 9,700 tons, speed of 21.5 knots, 2 twin 203 mm/45 x main guns, 12 150 mm/45 x diameter secondary guns, 12 75 mm rapid-fire guns and 7 47 mm rapid-fire guns.

*Japanese Light Patrol Team 4:

4 Asahi-class light cruisers: "Asahi", "Kasuga", "Nissin", "Nisshin"

- Launched from England from 1898 to 1902, with a standard displacement of 4,760 tons and a speed of 24 knots. 2 x 203 mm/45x diameter main gun, 8 x 152 mm/45x diameter secondary guns - later changed to 150 mm/45x diameter, 6 x 12-pounder = 76 mm rapid-fire guns and 5 x 3-pounder = 47 mm rapid-fire guns.

*The 11th team of the North Korean Light Patrol:

4 old light cruisers of the Ganghwa class: "Ganghwa", "Gunsan", "Jeju", "Busan"

- Launched from Germany in 1897-1899, with a standard displacement of 2,900 tons and a speed of 22 knots. One twin 210 mm/24 x main gun, five 150 mm/30x secondary guns, and four 37 mm rapid-fire guns.

* China expels the 11th team:

8 destroyers of the Yuezi

— See above

*Japan expels the 11th Sentai team:

There are 4 Congyun-class destroyers: Cirrus, Twilight, Chiyun, and Feiyun

- standard displacement 650 tons, maximum speed 30 knots, 2 twin 406-mm torpedo tubes, 2 75-mm rapid-fire guns, 4 machine guns.

* North Korea expels the 3rd Sentai team:

4 destroyers of the Snow Brand

- Design displacement of 850 tons, speed of 26 knots, 3 main guns of 75 mm/45 times the diameter or 3 100 mm/40 times the diameter, 2-4 secondary guns of 37 mm/30 times the diameter, 2 torpedoes triple 406 mm, 12 torpedoes.

* North Korea expels the 11th Sentai Squadron:

6 destroyers of the Snow Tree

— See above

The total standing strength of the Third Fleet is 4 old 2nd class armored cruisers, 8 old light cruisers and 22 old destroyers

From June to August 1915, the Southeast Front Fleet was temporarily reorganized into the Second Fleet's Outer Nanyang Detachment:

* Japanese Battleship 2nd Sentai Squadron: Kaga, Tosa

——China Rui brand improved type.

* North Korean Battleship 2nd Sentai Team:

Seoul

——Purchased from China, Rui Zihao, put into service in 1908.

Pyongyang

-- A telegraph number transferred by China, which joined the Korean Navy in 1906.

*Japan Light Patrol Team 2:

4 Kuma-class light cruisers: Kuma, Ashigara, Nagara, and Oi

*Japan Lightning Strike 1st Sentai

There are 4 Murayu-class destroyers: May Rain, Flower Rain, Autumn Rain, and Sichuan Rain

*Japanese Submarines 2nd Sentai

There are 4 Shark-1 submarines: Yi 1, 2, 3 and 4.

After August, the unit was returned to the Second Fleet

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In June 1915, the Anglo-Australian fleet was formed: Commander Vice Admiral George Bryan, flagship HMS Queen, with a total of 6 dreadnought battleships, 4 armored cruisers, 7 light cruisers, 24 destroyers and 5 submarines.

The main forces include-

15th detachment of battleships:

2 Queen-class battleships: HMS Queen, HMS Prince of Wales

- Standard row of 14,000 tons, maximum speed of 18 knots; 4 x 12-inch L40 = 305 mm main guns, 12 x 6-inch = 152 mm secondary guns, 14 x 12-pounder = 76 mm rapid-fire guns and 6 x 3-pounder = 47 mm rapid-fire guns, completed in 1904.

16th detachment of battleships:

4 Edward VII-class battleships: HMS Edward VII, HMS Dominion, HMS Ireland, HMS Hindustani

- standard row of 17,400 tons, speed of 18 knots; 4 x 12-inch L40 = 305 mm main guns, 4 x 9-point 2-inch = 234 mm secondary guns, 10 x 6-inch = 152 mm secondary guns, 14 x 12-pounder and 14 x 3-pounder rapid-fire guns, completed between 1904 and 1906.

Cruiser 5th Detachment:

2 Crécy-class armored cruisers: The Hague and Bacchus

- Standard row of 12,000 tons, speed of 21-22 knots, 2 9-point 2-inch guns, 12 6-inch and 3 3-pounder rapid-fire guns, completed in 1902.

2 Warrior-class armored cruisers: USS Warrior and USS Achilles

- Standard platoon 13,550 tons, speed 23 knots, 6 9.2-inch = 234 mm main guns, 4 7.5 inch = 190 mm secondary guns, 26 3-pound = 47 mm rapid-fire guns, completed in 06-07.

1st Australian light cruiser detachment:

2 Chatham-class light cruisers: HMS Sydney and HMS Brisbane

- 5400 tons, 25 knots, 8 6-inch guns.

2 Birmingham-class light cruisers: HMS Adelaide and HMS Darwin

- 5400 tons, 25 knots, 9 6-inch guns.

7th Light Cruiser Detachment:

3 Lin Xian-class light cruisers: Penny Lope, Dawning Goddess, and Royalist

— See above.

Another 24 destroyers (mainly small destroyers) and 5 submarines.

Appendix 2: Comparison of the strength of the two armies and navies in the North Pacific Theater after September 1915

The North Sea Fleet of the East Asian Coalition -

Commander Major General Hiroki Abe, under the jurisdiction of:

Japan Patrol Team 1:

2 Tsukuba-class armored cruisers: Tsukuba, Ikoma

12,600 tons, 23 knots, 4 main guns 305 mm / 45 times, 10 150 mm secondary guns, 22 57 mm rapid-fire guns.

Japan Patrol Team 5:

2 Fuji-class armored cruisers: Fuji and Izumo

- 9700 tons, 21.5 knots, 4 main guns 203 mm / 45 times, 12 secondary guns of 150 mm, 12 75 mm rapid-fire guns and 7 47 mm rapid-fire guns.

Japan Light Patrol Team 5:

4 old light cruisers of the Kasaki class - "Kasaki", "Aso", "Soya", "Tsugaru"

- Standard displacement 3000 tons, speed 23 knots. 10 x 152 mm/45x diameter main guns - later changed to 150 mm/45x diameter, 6 x 75 mm rapid-fire guns and 5 x 47mm rapid-fire guns in the secondary guns. Launched in 1900-1903.

Japan expels the 3rd Sentai team:

4 Chaochao-class destroyers: full tide, etc

- 970 tons, 33 knots, 3 120-mm guns, 2 twin 550-mm torpedo tubes)

The North Sea Fleet of the East Asian Coalition has a total of 4 cruisers, 4 light cruisers, and 4 destroyers.

The Army garrison includes:

The 1st North Sea Detachment of the Navy stationed on Unaskala Island (Holland Port), Commander Hiroshi Lukawa Hiroshi Osa, about 3,000 people.

The 1st Hokuriku Detachment of the Army stationed on Kodiak Island, the 2nd Detachment of the Navy in the North Sea, Commander Major General Tokunosuke Sato, Deputy Commander Nagaharu Ozawa, about 5,000 people.

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The Alaska Raiders of the US-Canada Coalition -

A. Escort Fleet:

The commander Admiral Benson, including 9 battleships, 7 cruisers (3 armored cruisers and 4 light cruisers), 24 destroyers and 3 water engine carriers.

The main forces include-

Directly under the Fleet Command:

1 New Mexico-class battleship: USS Idaho, flagship of Admiral Benson.

- 32,000 tons, 21 knots, 12 main guns of 356 mm (4 triplets).

11th Battleship Detachment: Directly under Vice Admiral Schroeder, he also commanded the 12th and 15th Battleship Detachments.

3 Connecticut-class battleships: USS Connecticut, USS Kansas, USS New Hampshire

- 16000 tons, 18 knots, 4 12-inch L40 = 305 mm guns. 8 x 8-inch L45 = 203 mm secondary guns (4 twin guns, distributed on two sides, i.e. 4 guns can be used on one side), 16 x 7-inch = 190 mm secondary guns.

12th Battleship Detachment:

2 Virginia-class battleships: USS Virginia and USS Rhode Island

- 14,948 tons, 19 knots, 4 x 12-inch L40 = 305 mm main guns, 8 x 8-inch L45 = 203 mm secondary guns (4 duplex, 2 on top of the main turret and 2 on both sides, i.e. 6 on one side), 16 6-inch L50 = 152 mm secondary guns.

15th Battleship Detachment:

3 Maine-class battleships: USS Maine, USS Ohio, USS Missouri

- 12,500 tons, 18 knots, 4 x 12-inch L40 = 305 mm main guns (2 twin guns), 16 x 6-inch L50 = 152 mm secondary guns.

Affiliation –

1st Cruiser Detachment:

2 Chester-class light cruisers: USS Northampton, USS Louisville

- 5,000 tons, 26 knots; 2 5-inch guns, 6 3-inch guns, 2 18-inch torpedo tubes, newly commissioned in 1915.

2nd Cruiser Detachment:

1 Petersburg-class armored cruiser: USS Petersburg

- 13,680 tons, 22 knots; 4 8-inch guns, 14 6-inch guns.

2 Columbia-class armored cruisers: USS Columbia, USS Minnesotapolis

- 8,270 tons, 22.5 knots; 1 8-inch gun, 2 6-inch guns, 8 4-inch guns, entered service in 1894.

Canadian cruiser detachment:

2 Chatham-class light cruisers: USS Vancouver and USS Quebec

- 5,400 tons, 25 knots; 8 6-inch guns.

1st Destroyer Detachment:

8 Kasin-class destroyers

- 1030 tons, endurance 5600 nautical miles / 16 knots, maximum speed 29 knots, 4 4-inch guns, 1 x 1-pound = 37 mm cannons, 3 twin 18-inch launch tubes, 2 per port.

2nd Destroyer Detachment:

8 ships of the Paulding class

- 742 tons, fuel oil 32 knots, 3 3-inch guns, 3 18-inch launch tubes.

3rd Destroyer Detachment:

8 Paulding-class destroyers

Naval Carrier Detachment:

A total of 3 water engine carriers, carrying 12 aircraft.

Modification of the water carrier Jupiter

- Conversion of coal carrier, 5,600 tons, 14 knots, 2 3-inch guns, carrying 6 machines.

Modification of the USS Denver

- Denver-class protective cruiser modification, 4700 tons, 16.5 knots, 3 5-inch guns retained, 3 aircraft on board.

Modification of the USS Des Moines

- Trial construction of Chester-class hull, 5,000 tons, 26 knots, 1 5-inch gun, 2 3-inch guns, carrying 3 aircraft.

B. Landing Force:

Twenty-six transport ships carried about 25,000 men from the 1st Marine Division, the 1st Marine Division, the 7th Infantry Division, three infantry regiments, and one artillery and one engineer.