Chapter 2558: Reverse Sims
Before, in private, Su Xiong made a similar request to Benson. Although Benson didn't agree at that time, he patiently explained. But today, at the joint meeting of the U.S. Navy and Army, Su Xiong once again publicly asked for higher autonomy. It was not aimed at Benson personally, but his distrust of the entire U.S. Navy system! This, Benson couldn't bear it a little bit, people's hearts were scattered, and it was hard to lead the team......
"About Your Excellency's suggestion...." Benson took a deep breath, and his anger gauge began to soar, ready to make a big move at any time!
"Actually, if the main fleet does not confirm that it has encountered the Japanese main fleet, I think it is appropriate to give General Su Xiong greater command authority. We do not lack a reconnaissance fleet or an avant-garde fleet. We have an experienced A fast fleet that is rich and can act autonomously is a good choice for us." At this moment, Sims, who had not spoken much, said suddenly, directly interrupting Benson's ultimate move!
"Hold the grass! Is this the so-called backstab?" Benson looked at the other party in shock, and suffered a huge psychological injury! It seems that this person is not a colleague with him on business, but a stranger!
"Don't blame me, I am also for victory." Sims conveyed such a meaning in his eyes. To be honest, in the entire U.S. Navy, only Magiffin and Sims have real combat experience. Sims has seen the response and efficiency of the German Navy in a battle. Moreover, he didn't think that Su Xiong's actions meant challenging Benson's authority. It is very simple to be willing. Even in the final decisive battle, even if the powerful Crown Prince Ruprecht went into battle in person, Earl Spey, who is a partial teacher, still has a lot of autonomy. When the battle situation becomes more responsible, the general who is in charge must have his own judgment instead of just following the baton of the supreme commander.
This has been learned in history. For example, in the famous Battle of Waterloo, Grouchy, as the French Marshal, received Napoleon's order to pursue the Prussian Army, regardless of the emperor's decision with the British army. The battle of the fate of the world, while sticking to orders! As a result, when Napoleon and Wellington were fighting in full swing, he led a full third of the French army wandering around in the open space, and then tragedy happened. The Prussian Army led by Blucher threw away Grouchy , and appeared on the battlefield when the French army was at its weakest! Ever since, Napoleon decisively played gg.
Sims definitely didn't do it on a whim. In fact, he has long known that Su Xiong does not trust the high-level US military in tactics... But compared to Earl Spey, it is already very good. When the latter got along, they not only distrusted the US military tactically, but also distrusted the level of training. The only thing that satisfies the earl is that the equipment of the US military is really good, especially the fire control and underwater sound equipment.
For this mistrust, however, Sims' choice is to face reality. No, no, no, war is a serious issue, not what you think is fine. Ever since, Sims considered whether he could really give Su Xiong more autonomy.
From the perspective of the US military's top management, Su Xiong's fleet is actually equivalent to the Hipper fleet during the North Sea War. Its main mission is reconnaissance, dealing with the opponent's reconnaissance fleet, and at the same time using high-speed performance to complete specific tactical actions during the battle! For example, to suppress the opponent's position, or as a sandbag...
When Britain and Germany were at war, the High Seas Fleet positioned the Spey Fleet in this way. However, when it came to the U.S. Navy, it almost copied this system. Benson's reasons are very good. That's what the British and German navies did back then, and there is no problem with the US military. We are in line with international standards!
However, at this time, Sims, who had "studied abroad" in Germany, showed his value. Sims, who had been in actual combat, found something wrong after a long period of research.
He felt that at least in bad weather conditions, the significance of having the Su Xiong fleet as the vanguard of the entire US fleet was actually very limited.
First of all, as a strong fleet, especially a strong fleet that fights at home, regardless of the quality of personnel, the ability of the US fleet to obtain information is definitely better than that of the Japanese fleet. This is the home of the US Navy. At least 3 times the number of auxiliary warships!
In the absence of aerial reconnaissance and everyone sees with two eyes, the US fleet is definitely better than the Japanese in obtaining intelligence. At least, if it were not for a serious error in judgment, the US fleet should have discovered the Japanese fleet first. Of course, this situation will definitely not apply to those US ships anchored at temporary anchorages. After all, the latter’s position is fixed, and the Japanese must know where it is. There are many such anchorages, and the Americans will not know which one the Japanese army will attack. anchorage. This intelligence advantage should be limited to the main fleet, and the Japanese have the upper hand.
Based on this judgment, the meaning of forcibly bringing the German fleet with us is actually limited. Even if the Americans think of the best situation, the scouting destroyer first discovered the Japanese fleet, and then the German fleet decisively bit it. What will happen to the result? ? 4 Bavarias faced 10 Japanese fast battleships, of which there were 6 Fuso.... Not to mention anything else, even Sims himself would not let Su Xiong rush without guaranteeing that the main U.S. fleet could arrive quickly. After all, this is selling teammates! With the support of the British, the Japanese armor-piercing shells are not bad, with 60 15-inch guns and 32 14-inch guns. Even if they are as strong as Bavaria, they would never dare to face them directly with 4 warships.
When the High Seas Fleet uses the Hipper Fleet, either Hipper takes the lead and the follow-up main fleet can immediately follow up. The output chain is continuous, the regiment is opened, the battlefield situation is controlled, and the follow-up main force is output. The whole rhythm is very smooth. Well, now it's time for the US fleet. You must know that the speed difference between the US fleet and the Suxiong fleet is 6 knots! The result is likely to be that when the regiment was launched and Su Xiong went up, either the Japanese fleet shouted immediately, or beat Su Xiong first, and then the American fleet failed to keep up... In another situation, Hipper resisted the pressure in the last battle and bit Thomas abruptly. And this kind of situation does not exist in this naval battle. If the American and German fleets are all in place, will the Japanese stay and wait to die?
Therefore, judging from the above situation, the significance of having the Su Xiong fleet accompany the US fleet is actually rather limited. The German fleet is not large enough to rely on its own strength to bite the opponent, and the US fleet cannot keep up!
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