The news that the Germans might tear up the treaty soon reached the United States and Britain, and after a few rounds, whether it was Deng Shichang, Majifen or Jericho, they all knew the absolutely bad news for the Entente. Major changes in the hostile situation may occur, and the original plan must be reinvented.

"If this news is accurate, then the total number of aircraft carriers of the Allies in the Mediterranean-Indian Ocean theater is very likely to reach more than one at the time of the war, which means that there is about one carrier-based aircraft. Now that everyone is already considered an ally, then the three countries can naturally sit together and talk. Cunningham began to tell everyone about Britain's deployment in South Asia.

"According to the plan, the maximum number of various aircraft that can be accommodated in a single air base in South Asia will not exceed 1 wing, that is, about 1. This is partly due to the fact that India's coastline is too long and our defense is insufficient, and partly because we have drawn up our plans based on the fact that the two navies are almost equal...... But now it seems that when the war starts, we can concentrate 7 aircraft carriers in South Asia is already the limit. After the year, Britain will only have 4 aircraft carriers, the United States will not have more than 6, and Germany will have at least 8 if you count reserve aircraft carriers. And even if the economies of Britain and the United States recover, it will be difficult for us to catch up with each other in a short period of time because of the long construction period of capital ships. Cunningham said with some frustration..........

"And judging by the current situation. Our sea-based aviation forces are at least 30 percent less than those of the other side. Even if you can get support from an airport, you still can't compete with the other side. And the opponent can rely on superior forces to tear gaps in our long defensive line. And if the German Navy can accept part of the Italian Navy's legacy, then it will be even stronger. ”

"Here I need to thank Huaxia for their support to their allies. If we can get two medium fleet aircraft carriers. Then on paper we have the capital to fight each other, but considering the defensive performance, there is still a big gap between us and the other side, the Yorktown-class aircraft carriers and the subsequent Hornet-class aircraft carriers do not have armored decks, maybe after a scuffle, the Germans can continue to fight with just a sweep of the deck, and some of our aircraft carriers will have to return to port to repair the deck. So I personally recommend. America's new-generation aircraft carriers can be armored deck carriers. Cunningham's words were full of regret.

According to Deng Shichang's original plan, the Allied fleet took the initiative to attack, but it was based on the close level of strength of the two sides. And from the current point of view, the number of aircraft carriers on both sides can be more than 3 ships! Moreover, more than half of the aircraft carriers on the Entente side were non-armored deck carriers. If the Grand Fleet encounters. A single look can tell the winner from the loser. Perhaps there will not be many sunk among the aircraft carriers of the Entente in the first round. But the deck must have been shattered! How else is this fighting?. …。

"If necessary, we can also refit merchant ships, and even the cruiser hull can be converted into a good aircraft carrier, according to the opinion of the guys from the technical department. Maybe it will only take a few months. A cruiser of more than 10 tons if converted into a light aircraft carrier. There are also about 4 carriers. Halsey thought for a moment and said.

"Such aircraft carriers are too fragile, and their ability to release attack aircraft is very limited, even far inferior to the first-generation aircraft carriers of China and Germany. Such a battleship is thrown into a fierce naval and air duel, which is tantamount to suicide. Cunningham retorted. The defense of the fleet is always a very important issue, just like Betty's 8 battle cruisers were defeated by Siper's 6 battle cruisers in World War 1, this kind of guy who is not only excellent on paper, but also has very poor defense and attack aircraft release ability, is really not suitable for confrontation with the opponent's capital ships. …。

Some may say that from an economic point of view, the same money and tonnage will make more aircraft carriers of this type, but it is necessary to forget, in addition to battleships. There are still people and pilots on it, if this kind of thing is once it is flicked into the soul, what will happen to the more than 1,000 people on it? Loss of personnel. In particular, the loss of technicians can be slower than the replenishment of battleships! Historically, the USS Raider has never been on the first line because of protection issues, and is generally used as an escort warship or aircraft transport.........

"What's more, what we lack is not only warships, but also personnel, an aircraft carrier like the Moltke class needs about 7 people to operate, and a light aircraft carrier of more than 10,000 tons needs about 16 people to operate, and the combat effectiveness of the light aircraft carrier you just mentioned is too weak. None of these ships is inferior to one Moltke. Labor costs must also be calculated. Summer made up another shot next to him.

"The U.S. Navy actually has an aircraft carrier reserve ship as well...... However, the standards in the construction process are slightly lower. Well, it's a little lower. But in the event of a war, we can also convert it into an aircraft carrier, and the ability to release aircraft is almost equal to that of a Hornet-class aircraft carrier. Magiffen said, placing a model on the sand table to mark one side of the Allied fleet.

"What's the concept of a lower standard?" Deng Shichang asked with some curiosity. "The watertight structure and hull strength are close to those of a military warship, but can it add protection? Probably slightly stronger than a light cruiser. Ma Jifen said with a little embarrassment, which means that this battleship is also likely to hit the soul with one shot in the face of kg-level armor-piercing shells! There is a huge gap compared to the German aircraft carrier reserves, but this is also something that cannot be helped, the US government pays less, and the performance of the ship will naturally shrink!. …。

"What about the French Navy? Can't they put in some troops? Deng Shichang looked at Ma Jifen, who was a little ugly, and chose to change the topic. The aircraft carriers of the French will be used to encircle the North Atlantic. Instead, they decided to deploy a detachment of air cruisers on the island of Madagascar to threaten the sea lines of the German-Austrian navy. But personally, I don't think it's enough. Thomas explained.

"Actually, I think General Halsey's suggestion is also meritorious. Although light aircraft carriers are not suitable for fleet engagement, they can be used earlier to threaten the opponent's lines of communication. In the final analysis, the aviation cruiser is still a half-hung battleship, and the aviation capability is not even as good as the small aircraft carrier with a smaller tonnage, and we are sometimes limited in capital ships, but we have enough light cruisers, if a light cruiser and a light aircraft carrier cooperate to attack the opponent's line of communication to delay the offensive of the Allies, it can also be considered. Of course, what I want to say is that if you want to achieve victory, the main battle aircraft carrier is still the main force, and the light aircraft carrier breaking diplomatic relations is just a way to delay time. Summer looked at Halsey and said.

"And submarines. The Germans were able to pose a great threat to our sea lines with submarines in World War 1, and we can now deal with the Germans in the same way, but we are more clever than them, and we can concentrate our submarines and raid the enemy's slow merchant formations at night. In this way, it can not only avoid the opponent's air anti-submarine power, but also be more cost-effective, as long as one submarine can detect the opponent, then several submarines can be concentrated to encircle and suppress it. "The British, who have been ill for a long time, have lost their superiority at sea, and they have also decisively played the battle of breaking diplomatic relations, don't you say, it was originally the patent of the wolf king Dönitz that was figured out by the British, and now the British wolves are going to deal with the Germans..........

The British's even bolder plan was to ponder whether they could send a fleet of submarines into the southern mouth of the Persian Gulf to lay mines, because in addition to rail transportation, there was also a part of crude oil to be transported to Europe by sea, and at the same time, it was also an important forward base for the Allied fleet. …。

"If, after the war, Sudan and East Africa remain under our control, we could consider deploying air forces to carry out air strikes on Allied fleets coming and going to the Red Sea, which is the way they have to go. Although it is possible that Sudan will be captured soon after the start of the war, it is still possible to delay for some time. Thomas said.

"In addition, our defense in the Indian Ocean must also be strengthened, we must enhance our early warning capabilities, and I think everyone is working on an electromagnetic detection instrument. If a warning network can be built along the coast...... At the same time, if we install such equipment on long-range patrol aircraft, we will gain an even greater advantage in battlefield perception. In addition, the range of attack of carrier-based aircraft is limited after all, and if we set up a line and a third-line airfield in South Asia, we can increase the strategic depth. Summer added. Since there is no future in hard fighting, then you can only reduce the strength of the opponent's attack..........

Before they knew it, the Allies and the Entente were back in a new rivalry after a lull of less than one year. While China and the Entente discussed how to block the Allies' offensive in South Asia, the Kaiser and the new Austrian Emperor also sat down to discuss the future situation in Europe, well, more accurately, how to divide Italy in the future. When Wilhelm II expressed his willingness to "share" Italy with the Austrian Emperor, Austria-Hungary was finally fully mobilized. Even Emperor Ao patted his chest and said. If Germany can guarantee air supremacy over the Apennine Peninsula, then the Austro-Hungarian navy and army can take care of everything!

At Sanssouci Palace, Wilhelm II was discussing with Emperor Ferdinand about the future war in the Apennine Peninsula, "At most, we will solve the Italian problem, and then concentrate on South Asia." Wilhelm II said. The pace of war is finally approaching!

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