My Italian Chapter 320

Remember for a second【】

With the Japanese navy and army minister's statement in front of the emperor, Japan has strengthened its determination to continue fighting. Even in the face of Italy, one of the European powers, they want to try its fineness.

Nagasaki is currently the main base of the combined fleet. Although there is a better port in Lushun, Nagasaki is the best choice considering the problems of facilities, equipment and supply and maintenance.

On the warship of the Combined Fleet docked at the port of Nagasaki, the officers and soldiers are doing their final work. Next, they will meet the hateful Italian fleet under the leadership of Commander Ito and let them know the prestige of Yamato.

However, these officers and soldiers did not know that Lieutenant General Ito, who led them to defeat the Beiyang Fleet, looked at the busy naval officers and soldiers with a worried look on the ironclad ship of the new flagship Yamashiro (formerly the Chilean Navy Brad).

"I don't know how many naval officers and soldiers can be returned to Japan this time."

If the busy naval officers and soldiers knew that Lieutenant General Ito Yuheng, the commander of his own army, used such words to evaluate himself, he really didn't know how he would feel.

"This is also impossible, who made the enemy so powerful this time!"

Lieutenant Admiral Kakurayama Tsuki, who was in charge of the Combined Fleet as the Japanese Navy Commander, opened his mouth to save Ito Yuheng.

Huashan Ziji's experience is somewhat legendary. He can jump to the navy with his army background (official to the army major general), and he can also become the Minister of Military Order. How can he not be called a legend.

However, although it has been ten years since he was transferred to the Navy, Huashan Ziji is still a little better, that is, he does not interfere with the command and other affairs.

Although Huashan Ziji didn't know much about maritime operations, he did know a little bit. These days, Chief of Staff Deha Shigeto has been working on the map with a group of staff officers every day, trying to come up with a plan that will make the combined fleet more successful.

This is also impossible. No matter in terms of fleet tonnage, firepower and personnel training, the Japanese combined fleet is far inferior to the Italian task force. No, it should be called the Qing special fleet now. (In order to avoid irritating the British too much, the task force of the Italian officers and soldiers of Yishui was renamed in Shanghai.)

Just as he was talking, the Great Colonel Dewa Shigeyuan appeared in front of them.

However, his image is not very good, his eyes are blood red, his beard is unshaven, and his military uniform has a stinky smell. However, the words in his mouth lifted the spirits of the two lieutenant generals.

"Commander, this is a new plan we made overnight."

Senior Colonel Dewa Shigeto and the staff of his department have been fighting for many days in a row.

It is not easy to come up with a new battle plan, because the gap between the Italian attacking fleet and the combined fleet is really big. Although in the eyes of ordinary people, the Italian fleet is not far behind the combined fleet in terms of tonnage, which is more than 10,000 tonnage. But the quality gap is not the same.

The combined fleet commanders who are proficient in the navy are not as confident as ordinary people because they know more.

This is also the reason why Colonel Dewa Shigeto has been fighting at his desk for many days, even to the point of forgetting to eat and sleep. The Italians are under too much pressure, so they have to work hard.

"This is the latest battle plan made by our staff, and the winning rate can reach four and a half layers."

When Chief Dewa said this, he was extremely excited, as if he had come up with a perfect masterpiece. Don't look at the winning rate of this plan is not even half, just look at the surprised expressions of the two lieutenant generals Ito and Huashan, this has already moved the two of them. If you know that the battle plan that the staff members came up with at the beginning only has a 20% chance of winning, it is probably the same as them.

No way, maritime operations are very fancy on equipment, and the Italian naval officers and soldiers are not weaker than the combined fleet, so the navy actually has no bottom in this battle.

The commander, Lieutenant General Ito, took over the battle plan and it seemed that Kazuki, who was one step behind, put his head in front of the battle plan.

Seeing that the two lieutenant generals were looking at the battle plan seriously, Colonel Dewa was explaining it.

"Actually, we all fell into a misunderstanding at the beginning. It is too difficult for our combined fleet to defeat the Italian fleet heading north. So we have to jump out of this misunderstanding so that we can have a chance to win. This time the Italian fleet actually has weaknesses. , that is, it needs to **** the fleet that transports the Army for it, so that's the space we can use."

Speaking of this, Chief Dewa was extremely excited as if he found out that the goddess who ignored him and had a crush on him was actually a trembling m.

However, Lieutenant General Ito didn't care about the state of Chief Dewa, and he asked about it. "You have organized the warships with more than 18 knots as the attack fleet, and the warships with less than 18 knots as the diversion fleet. Is this kind of formation suitable?"

No wonder Ito will ask this, because one-third of the combined fleet's warships are less than 18 knots, and there are only two 10,000-ton cruisers Yoshino, Akitsusu and two 3,000-ton Naniwa and The Takachiho has more than 18 knots, plus Yamashiro, Izumi and other ships purchased from Chile, the combined fleet has ten battleships that can run to more than 18 knots, and the tonnage is more than 40,000 tons. also occupy one-third of the share.

As for the warships under the 18th section, he was a little reluctant to give them up. These were all purchased by the Japanese National Provincial Government with little effort.

That's right, Colonel Dewa used the warships with less than 18 knots as cannon fodder this time. In his plan, these warships that have made great achievements for Japan will become the cannon fodder that drags down the main force of Italy. Compared with Dewa, who only needs to consider the victory of the battle, Lieutenant General Ito needs to consider more issues. He is still a little uncomfortable with this kind of play that hurts others first.

"Your Excellency, this is our

^0^ One second to remember【】

The only chance to win. "

Seeing his commander's hesitation, Colonel Dewa could only explain further. "We need warships to hold the enemy's three Turin-class ships. As long as the sortie fleet can threaten the enemy's transport ships, then we need to divert the formation to block the enemy's three most-threatening Turin-class ships, as long as the enemy warships are divided into two parts, Then our army will have a chance to win."

"For this, all the sacrifices are worth it. Even if I command the formation to contain it."

It is obvious that Chief Dewa is willing to make sacrifices for his own plan.

At this time, Dewa's plan was very clear. It was to use the Italian transport fleet as bait.

However, the battle-hardened Lieutenant General Ito was not so easy to persuade, and I saw him continue to ask. "If the enemy does not follow your assumption, but instead encircles and wipes out our diversionary formation, what should we do?"

Lieutenant General Ito's words directly pointed out the uncertainty of the plan, and the enemy may not follow his baton.

To this end, Chief Dewa explained. "Before I made this plan, I not only carefully reviewed the Italian Navy's previous combat style and previous battles, but also referred to the battles of other European countries. I am 90% sure that the enemy will be divided because of the interception fleet. As long as The containment formation was able to stop three Turin-class battleships."

Having said this, Colonel Dewa then pretended to be relaxed. "Even if there is a situation that we are worried about, there is still a way, that is to destroy the enemy transport fleet and buy time for the First Army to land in Shandong. At the expense of the entire diversionary fleet, we will gain at least another seven or eight days for the army. They should have nothing to say."

The words of Colonel Dewa made the eyes of the two lieutenants shine. Although it was not the Navy's intention to throw the blame, but if one of the army and navy is required to take some responsibilities, then there is no more suitable candidate than the army's horse manure.

Although Colonel Dewa's last hint was very satisfying to the two lieutenant generals, Lieutenant General Huashan, who was the military commander, asked another question.

"What should we do if the Italian battleships forcibly break through the interception of the diverting fleet with the strength of their ships?"

Dewa has a plan~www.mtlnovel.com~ If this is the best, we can use torpedo boats to hide behind the diversionary fleet and surprise them. "

The eyes of the two lieutenant generals lit up. If the enemy really wanted to forcibly break through, the torpedo's illustrious name would definitely make him think twice.

Although the enemy could take advantage of the speed to bypass the pinning fleet, if they did, the delay would be long enough for the attack fleet to call the enemy convoys one by one with naval guns.

Seeing the satisfied expressions of the two lieutenant generals, Colonel Dewa spoke out about the inadequacies of his plan. "This plan requires sufficient intelligence support, and we must keep abreast of the enemy's movements at any time. Therefore, our own reconnaissance ships are not enough, and the help of international friends is needed."

"There should be no problem with this. I believe that international friends must be very willing to provide support in intelligence."

Lieutenant General Ito responded immediately, he knew who Dewa was talking about. To discuss which country the foreign powers have the most powerful intelligence in the Far East, except for Great Britain, who is it?

If you make this request yourself, the British Empire, which is a good friend of Japan, will definitely not refuse.

Dear, this chapter is over, I wish you a happy reading! ^0^

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