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The war in Europe is over, and the once powerful five-nation combined fleets have also returned to their respective homes. ↑ Top novel, but before leaving, the senior navies of the five nations were still in London making some plans for the action plans of the navies of each country after the start of the future war. .Discussed and coordinated the areas responsible for the fleets of each country and the tasks performed. Since we want to discuss naval strategy issues, we must set the development speed and scale of the Allied navies. Then we will formulate corresponding plans based on the settings. Countermeasures.

"Not long after the end of World War I, the Germans began to build naval bases in the Balkans, Crete and Turkey. After nearly ten years of hard work, they have completed most of the projects and the new shipyard , the military port and supporting machinery plants, airports and other facilities have begun operation. According to our intelligence, Germany's base group in the Eastern Mediterranean can now accommodate more than half of the High Seas Fleet and the entire Austro-Hungarian fleet. With Italy falling to Germany The clutches of man. The ports and bases that the German fleet can use have been directly doubled! Coupled with the remaining shipyards in Italy. After some preparations, I think it can completely support the German navy in future battles. And not just in combat. The base has been moved to the Mediterranean, and even the construction of large warships has been moved. In the future, German shipyards may only be responsible for the construction of submarines or coastal defense warships." Thomas said first.

"But we cannot give up the defense of the North Sea because of this. I think everyone here should know very well how much trouble those ghosts of the deep sea caused us in World War I. If the Germans had controlled Norway at the beginning of the war, , then our attack mission will be more difficult to carry out. We must expand our blockade, and this will require a large number of destroyers and aircraft. Of course, the Royal Navy will do its best to lock those sharks in the North Sea, but we need support. Especially anti-submarine aircraft and destroyers." Thomas stated the request.

"Within three months of the war, our country and the United States will provide your country with 80 1,000-ton anti-submarine destroyers. Although they may be a little older, they are more than enough to perform anti-submarine missions after being equipped with sonar and depth bombs. In addition, we will increase the amount of assistance based on the battlefield situation and the loss of warships. This will be a continuous and long-term process. I think the specific assistance methods can be left to professionals to discuss." Yang Yonglin and Ma Jifen exchanged opinions in a low voice. said.

"So thank you for your support and the United States. I think this is of great significance for our anti-submarine warfare." Thomas smiled and expressed his gratitude to the two countries for their commitment. "In future wars, the Allies will launch attacks on Iran. And the attack in South Asia. Iran's oil is of great significance to us. If we can defend Iran's oil fields, then there will be no problem with the fuel supply to the troops of various countries in South Asia. Otherwise, we can only transport it from the other end of the Pacific. We have fuel. In addition, Iran is also a barrier to South Asia and Southeast Asia. In order to defend here, I think all countries should have a strong fleet." Thomas then said the issue that the British are most concerned about. What to do in the Indian Ocean theater!

"First of all, I think the Republic of China will abide by its original commitment, is that right? Mr. Yang Yonglin?" Ma Jifen looked at Yang Yonglin next to him and asked politely.

"Although it was inconvenient for our country to directly participate in the war in the name of the country at the beginning of the war due to fuel problems, our commitment was absolutely made in advance. Moreover, the supply of logistics and armaments can be increased. This is fully understood by everyone.

You can rest assured." Yang Yonglin nodded and said.

"Thank you for your help. After the war, we will send a fleet composed of 3 to 4 aircraft carriers and 4 battleships as the core to India within 2 months. I hope your country can make arrangements by then.

Related berthing matters." Ma Jifen thought for a while and continued: "If your country can maintain this scale, then Britain and the United States will have about 8 aircraft carriers in the Indian Ocean.

aircraft carriers, plus the warships provided by the French fleet and China. I think we should be able to make up about 12 aircraft carriers, right?" China, Britain and the United States had already discussed the future Indian Ocean battlefield a few years ago.

communication, so these three countries were relatively straightforward in this meeting. The Italian navy is very weak, and it is unlikely to directly participate in the war. Now it depends on the French.

"We will deploy a fleet on Madagascar. It will have an aircraft carrier and an aviation cruiser. There will also be 2 battleships and some destroyers. We will threaten the opponent on the flanks." After thinking for a moment, the French representative said

This answer made the representatives of other countries feel very frustrated. On the one hand, the lack of troops was on the one hand, but on the other hand, the French finally refused to join forces with Britain and the United States to confront the Allied navy head-on.

Yang Yonglin suddenly realized that China's original suggestion to the French felt like shooting itself in the foot. China's initial intention was just to let France allocate part of its forces to contain the opponent, rather than letting France only do this thing!

"We have to ensure the security of our country's west coast, and we also have to suppress the Spanish navy and Allied submarines entering the Atlantic from the Strait of Gibraltar. It is difficult to devote more troops."

"According to your country's naval plan, in five years, the French Navy will have 4 to 5 aircraft carriers, but your country only deploys one in the Indian Ocean. Don't you think it is too stingy? And your country also has one in Africa.

Important interests, these interests require a powerful fleet to protect." Thomas's face changed slightly, and his tone was full of confusion and resentment.

"The safety of maritime transportation in the Atlantic Ocean will be the responsibility of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. The U.S. Navy can move the fleet across the entire Pacific and half of the Indian Ocean to support the operations of its allies. So why can't the French Navy have an additional fleet to defend its territories and the interests of its allies?

Where’s the power?” said Maggie Fen.

"General Darlan proposed a more realistic plan. We can completely focus on Europe. At the beginning of the war, the French army will launch a large-scale attack on Spain with the cooperation of the navy and the Allied forces. We can even land from Portugal.

Double-front attack on Spanish troops, Spain and other members of the Allies did not

Land passage. The Mediterranean Sea can be blocked by the air force. As long as we can defeat Spain, we can enter the Mediterranean Sea. I believe that with the naval fleets of the four countries and the armies of Britain and France, we can completely solve Spain in a relatively short period of time.

This will indirectly solve the South Asian problem," the French representative said.

"First, how do we cross the Pyrenees? Second, after the war broke out, our country and the British Army alone could not quickly defeat Spain while defending the eastern front. This is unrealistic. Third, from a geographical point of view

Look. The entire territory of France is within the strike range of the Allied Air Force. Even if the British and American air forces can enter the French mainland, they cannot obtain an air force at all.

A stable base. Third, due to the distance, the army and air force of our country and the United States will not be able to fully function for a long time. Therefore, at the beginning of the war, your country and the United Kingdom assumed the main combat tasks. We believe that your country and the United Kingdom will be responsible for the main combat tasks.

It would be good if the state can ensure the border, but it does not have the strength to attack Spain. This plan is very unrealistic." Yang Yonglin said unceremoniously.

This is an excuse! It is a shirk of responsibility! Everyone present is not a fool. This plan of the French is simply impossible to realize. Fighting in Europe is equivalent to Britain and France fighting against the entire Allies. The power of the United States and China will not be able to exert their strength in a short time!

One of the very important reasons why the United States and China were willing to set the battlefield in South Asia was to allow Germany's power to

It is more dispersed, and South Asia is also closer to China, making it easier for China to participate in the war. The fact that the French proposed this plan does not mean that they really intend to implement this plan. It means that the French want the allies to deploy more military forces in Europe.

Guarantee the security of France! At least it can be used as an excuse to refuse to send more troops to theaters outside Europe.

However, although everyone knew that this was an excuse, various countries had no better way. After all, France was still an ally. So the United Kingdom and the United States subsequently proposed a compensation plan. That is, the French navy increased its military strength in the Indian Ocean theater, and as compensation. The United States

and the United Kingdom to ensure maritime security on the west coast of France after the war, and at the same time, they can dispatch air forces

It is used to encircle France's airspace. The British simply offered to exchange the air force of 5 wings for the French fleet. It is not that the British aircraft are really so numerous that they can be used casually. It is because of the range of British fighter jets.

It's too close, and if you take off from the British mainland, you can only wander over the strait, so instead of doing this, it's better to go with the flow.

What is disappointing is that the French are still not interested in this plan, because they think it is more realistic to rely on the United States and Britain to ensure France's security than to rely on the French Air Force. After all, it is not clear whether the former will try its best, and they themselves

The air force in hand can at least be used with peace of mind. And once foreign aviation forces enter in large numbers, what about the issue of command authority? France may not have a proverb about turning against foreigners, but the French still understand this truth! What's more, such behavior makes the French feel

It's very embarrassing. I can't live with it in face.

Ever since, the result of this meeting was that China and Britain and France had all good things to say, but the French fleet just didn't want to move. In desperation, the U.S. Navy and the Chinese Navy decided to add at least two more aircraft carriers to South Asia during the war.

of the Allied Powers' Combined Fleet. Among them, the French Navy

Promising to ensure the safety of communication lines in the East Atlantic, the U.S. Navy decided to dispatch at least one fleet aircraft carrier to South Asia, while China stated that it would dispatch at least another 20,000-ton medium-sized aircraft carrier within six months of the war. Ever since, after some

After Nosi moved forward, the Indian Ocean’s defense force was finally enough!

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