Yang Yonglin doesn't like to be disturbed when he is thinking about problems, but now Yang Yonglin finds that he has fallen into a dead end. If he thinks about the problem with all his heart, it may not be conducive to solving the problem. In this case, then change the topic and change his mind. So

Yang Yonglin opened the door and walked out.

"We conducted an on-site inspection of the captured battleship again. This battleship, or auxiliary cruiser, is very suitable for use as a high-speed protected cruiser to participate in battles. The entire battleship has basically been refitted, except that it still needs

If you add some protection to some key parts and have enough crew, then it will be a very good ship. The crew is not a problem. We sank a cruiser and we can send these people to this ship.

.As for the remaining chapter 355

The stokers who broke the situation can be found in the Port of Santiago, Jericho said.

"I need some specific plans now, such as how to specifically modify the battleship, and what level it can achieve after improvement?" Yang Yonglin said calmly.

"The protection of the power compartment and ammunition compartment is already sufficient. There is an outer 3-inch armor plate and a coal bunker in the middle. Together with the inner flat armor, it can basically resist artillery attacks of less than 6 inches on the power compartment.

At the same time, it can also ensure that an 8-inch gun can be placed at a long distance or at a certain angle to penetrate the ammunition depot. In addition, the protection of the rudder compartment needs to be increased.

Strong. If possible, we hope to cover as large an area as possible with a layer of 2 to 3-inch armor plate. Although it cannot resist armor-piercing bullets, American high-explosive bombs, like ours, are very sensitive to picric acid charges, so

If so, we can limit the explosion to the hull and reduce the damage to the interior of the ship." Scheer said on the side.

"We also have new rangefinders, firing bells and some other equipment that have just arrived. If we have time to install them on these battleships, it will definitely improve the combat effectiveness of these battleships." Jericho continued.

"But how to solve the artillery problem? All the artillery on the ship are American cannons. The artillery shells and medicine packs are not compatible with ours. A warship without artillery shells is just a disposable item. It is impossible to destroy this warship first.

The original artillery was dismantled, and then the original artillery that was thousands of miles away was reinstalled on this auxiliary battleship? And time does not allow." Yang Yonglin did not have high hopes for this captured battleship.

"General Yang. Don't forget, this is a transport ship. It carries a lot of supplies, including a large number of artillery shells. Moreover, our requirements are not high. The most we can do is fight a battle. After the first battle, I'm afraid

The number of winners and losers can be revealed. Either we finally organized the American expansion, or the fleet can no longer save Cuba. We should consider

We are considering evacuating, so no matter what the situation is, this battleship is just a disposable item." Scheer sighed and said, he has also realized the difficulty of the situation. The war cannot be delayed for a long time and must be started as soon as possible.

End the battle, otherwise. From an economic point of view, the Spanish labor expedition will definitely bring down Spain, which is not strong in the first place!

"With all due respect, even if the Americans don't come to us for a decisive battle, we still need to take the initiative. After the warships are replenished and repaired, we will have to fight the American fleet. I am afraid that it will be difficult for Spain to provide a full-scale battle for the fleet now."

We have been replenished, and a large amount of supplies have been transported here from Europe.

Then supplying the entire fleet is close to Spain's limit, and there will be one more time at most. If we cannot severely damage the American fleet in two wars, then Spain will have to consider another method to end the war. By then, we may have to

Defeated and defeated," said a Spanish officer.

"It's not so pessimistic. General Severa's fleet has almost no losses. It only needs simple maintenance and replenishing the consumed materials, so we can at least go all out to fight." Siper is more optimistic.

Because after several battles, the quality advantage of our own fleet was proved.

"There will definitely be a fight, but what happens after this one? As long as the U.S. battle fleet is not severely damaged, no matter what the situation of our fleet is, the entire situation will gradually deteriorate. Unless we can win this battle

It can severely damage the opponent. But facing the opponent's large number of combat ships, this chance is slim!" Jericho said after a moment of silence.

"The best weapon for sinking battleships is torpedoes, but our torpedo boats are not suitable for ocean warfare, and are extremely vulnerable to attacks by a large number of cruisers. Once we run out of these consumables, we will be like winning with naval guns alone.

It’s too difficult, unless the Americans are confused and after a decisive battle, they will fight us again when the escort warships cannot be replenished." Siper curled his lips and said a little shamelessly.

"Yes, if the U.S. Navy can be forced to fight the Spanish fleet in a certain situation without adequate preparation, then the battle situation may fundamentally change." Yang Yonglin said to himself. "Everyone, go back first.

I have some things to deal with." Suddenly thinking about something, Yang Yonglin dismissed everyone and returned to the cabin.

If the war situation is transparent, then naturally, no matter what Spain's calculations are, the Americans can win as long as they remain calm. But what if the Americans misjudge Spain's economic and national strength? What if some news at this time makes the Americans

Do you feel that there is no benefit in prolonging it, or even more dangerous? If this is the case, the U.S. Navy can only choose to end the war as soon as possible, and in this way, the Spanish Navy will have a chance.

As for what kind of information will make the United States seize control?

Why does fu have such a sense of crisis? There are only two types. One is that foreign countries may intervene, but this probability is too small. The European powers at most only favored one side in the Spanish-American War and would not take any military action.

After all, the European powers were not ready to completely turn against the United States over the islands in the Caribbean. Then another sense of crisis came from the strengthening of the Spanish fleet! Yang Yonglin knew very well that the naval reorganization that began as early as 1900

Plans have been made to bring Spain to justice

fu is a bit too much to bear, and the current consumption of the war has made this already dilapidated frontline power feel beyond its capabilities. Therefore, Yang Yonglin understands very well that it is no longer possible to purchase new warships!

But the Americans may not know all this, and the rumor of buying new ships or even the beginning of negotiations does not mean that Spain will really hand over real money and silver to a certain country! What Yang Yonglin wants is this news, and the expansion of this news.

The pressure on the Americans after coming! In the art of war, the truth is true and the false is true, and the false is true. Get the greatest benefit from the false and true. Only in this way can the opponent make strategic misjudgments, which in turn can lead to mistakes!

And what should the U.S. Navy do after receiving this news? It is estimated that Roosevelt, who was already a little frightened, could not wait to ask the Navy to completely destroy the Spanish fleet in the shortest time possible? And what is the definition of complete destruction? If not all destroyed

If it is sunk, it will completely drive the remaining Spanish warships out of the Caribbean. And what is the best way to drive them out? That is to destroy Santiago, the only foothold of the Spanish fleet! And this will bring opportunities to Yang Yonglin!
Chapter completed!