Invincible from the sword

Chapter 396 Is this what people say?

Next, there will definitely be a big battle to fight!

Nimitz frowned.

When the Japanese army fought, they did not want to die at all.

This time the Japanese army failed to achieve its goal of occupying Port Moresby, so next time, the Japanese army will only attack harder.

Nimitz pulled his face, a little dazed.

"Commander Zhang Lei, what do you think about the upcoming battle?"

When Nimitz spoke, he was embarrassed.

Zhang Lei's judgment was completely correct.

The Japanese fleet really appeared in the Coral Sea.

Moreover, the analysis of the number of Japanese fleets is extremely accurate.

In this case, Fletcher actually fought the battle like this.

Nimitz felt ashamed.

Before Zhang Lei could speak, the hot-tempered Stilwell became dissatisfied: "Old Ni, there's no use talking about it now!

We already had few aircraft carriers, and now we have lost the USS Lexington.

This is simply intolerable for us.

And what's even worse is that the sinking of the USS Lexington was actually due to our own reasons.

See what Fletcher said on the telegram?
Fuel leak?

my Lord!
Is this what people say?

The Japanese planes just damaged the Lexington.

The Lexington was even able to receive our own carrier aircraft normally.

But it was because of the carelessness of the soldiers that the fuel leaked.This led to the explosion on the Lexington.

Such a result is simply suicide.

This guy Fletcher should be court-martialed! ! "

In fact, the reason why Stilwell was so angry was not because of Fletcher.

And because of Nimitz.

If Nimitz could agree to allow Zhang Lei to direct the battle, Stilwell believed that their losses would definitely not be so great.

It can even wipe out the Japanese fleet.

It should have been a big win.

It's all right now, but it was a draw by the Japanese army.

In the entire Pacific Fleet, there are only two aircraft carriers left.

How to fight this?
The only good news may be that in this naval battle, the Japanese army's plan to occupy Port Moresby failed.

That's it.

Nimitz was a little embarrassed by Stilwell's choking.

I could only rub my hands and asked Zhang Lei: "Head Zhang, next, we should make a plan?
I estimate that the Japanese army will launch an attack in the near future. "

Zhang Lei nodded.

It is certain that the Japanese army will launch an offensive.

This was a good plan, but Fletcher was beaten like this.

This made Zhang Lei very depressed.

Originally, Zhang Lei thought that Fletcher's fleet could destroy the Japanese fourth fleet and fifth aircraft carrier formation in the Coral Sea.

In this case, with the good combat character of the Japanese army, more warships will be assembled to come to the Coral Sea and the Pacific Fleet of the Lighthouse Country for a decisive battle.

At the same time, it can also attract more Japanese ground troops to gather in New Guinea.

Zhang Lei's initial idea was to place the ground battlefield for fighting the Japanese army in the Kangaroo Country.

After all, the territory there is big enough.

If a large number of Japanese troops can be wiped out there, it will be very powerful for the entire Eastern War of Resistance situation.

If the Japanese army can be firmly attracted to the Kangaroo Country, then the base camp of the island country must be reluctant to give up such a large territory as the Kangaroo Country.

Absolutely constant reinforcements.

The Japanese Southern Dispatch Army has a total strength of 40.

It seems that there are a lot of troops, but the mobile force is about [-] troops.

Throughout Southeast Asia, the Japanese army needs to defend, and there is simply no way to spare too many troops for offense.

In this case, as long as three to four divisions of the Japanese army can be wiped out in the Kangaroo Country, the Japanese army must draw troops from the east if they want to gain a firm foothold in the Kangaroo Country.

This can greatly reduce the pressure on the eastern battlefield.

The current eastern battlefield has entered a stage of strategic stalemate.

After the Battle of Wuhan, the Japanese army stopped attacking.

The Japanese Kwantung Army, the North China Dispatch Army, and the Central China Dispatch Army are all on the defensive.

But still can't be careless.

If you want to counterattack, neither the Eighth Route Army nor the old man Shancheng's troops are strong enough.

The main reason is that the Japanese army sent a lot of troops to the east to supplement them.

This is no one.

This devil is still beating more and more.

However, in Zhang Lei's view, this is giving away the head.

As far as the devils newly added by the Japanese army are of poor quality.It is not at the same level as the elite troops of devils in the early stage.

These devils, I will let them die in the East sooner or later.

But now Fletcher has a tie with Narumi Inoue of the Japanese army, and even suffered a little bit.

This made Zhang Lei have to reconsider.

Of course, it doesn't mean that this battle is useless.

At least it can attract Yamamoto 56's attention.

This time Fletcher's task force lost two aircraft carriers, which is also an acceptable result for the Japanese army.

Then, will the Japanese army's combat target continue to be placed in the kangaroo country?

Or, will they attack Midway instead?
Zhang Lei frowned and thought about it.

It is certain that the Japanese army will attack Midway Island.

With the stupidity of the Japanese army, they will not easily give up the established plan.

The Japanese army also knew that if they wanted to gain an overwhelming advantage over the Lighthouse Country, they had to take down the Kangaroo Country, Midway Island, and Hawaii.

Should the Japanese army continue to attack Port Moresby and Kangaroo Country first?

Or will they attack Midway instead?

Zhang Lei was also a little uncertain.

According to Zhang Lei's own thoughts, he would like the Japanese army to continue Port Moresby and Kangaroo Country.

At the same time, it can also give Nimitz enough time to restore the strength of the Pacific Fleet.

The current Pacific Fleet is at a disadvantage.

This battle is not easy to fight until there are no new aircraft carriers added.

Just as he was thinking, a lieutenant colonel came over: "Report General Nimitz, General Pipe Mike's telegram.

It is said that the Japanese army has landed in Kangaroo Country from Darwin Port.

There are about two divisions in strength.

He now needs reinforcements from our fleet.

Prevent the Japanese army from continuing to increase its troops. "

watt?

Nimitz thought he had heard wrong.

Japanese troops landed from Darwin port?

This is impossible.

Darwin Port is one of the important ports in Kangaroo Country.

It is the place where Pipe Mike focuses on defense.

It is impossible for the Japanese army to land from there so easily.

"What exactly is going on??"

Nimitz looked ugly.

Pipe Mike's telegram, very serious.

Zhang Lei laughed when he saw it.

Damn.

There is definitely something wrong with this telegram from Pipe Mike.

It is impossible for so many Japanese troops to land from Darwin Port.

The number of Japanese warships participating in the landing could not be so many.

There are only so many warships in the combined fleet of the Japanese army.

Part of it is in the Coral Sea.

Part of it is in the North Pacific.

There are also some in the mainland of the island country.

How could there be more than 30 warships covering the landing of the Japanese army from Darwin?

If the Japanese army had that kind of strength, they would have all invested in the Coral Sea long ago.

Moreover, there were only a few Japanese troop carriers.

A maximum of [-] Japanese troops can be delivered at one time.

When Pipe Mike opens his mouth, there are two divisions...

Does he know how many Japanese division commanders there are?

However, it is absolutely true that the Japanese army landed from Darwin Port.

Otherwise Pipe Mike wouldn't be so nervous.

This news made Zhang Lei feel refreshed.

This news is really timely.

The Japanese army landed from Darwin Port and hit Zhang Lei in his arms.

As long as this Japanese army is not completely wiped out, the Japanese army will continue to increase its troops.

Stilwell's face was dark, trembling all over his face.

"Pipe Mike is a coward, he has 40 troops in Kangaroo Country, and he let the Japanese army land so easily!

My God, did he grow up eating shit? "

Nimitz quickly stopped him: "Old Shi, be careful!
Pipe Mike is a small-minded man.

Now that the Japanese army has landed from Darwin Port, the next step is to see how Pipe Mike will command.

To be honest, I'm a little worried. "

Stilwell nodded.

Worried for sure.

Pipe Mike's command ability is really average.

He has no understanding of the combat style of the Japanese army at all.

This can already be seen in the Filipino servant country.

And to be honest, regardless of the fact that Pipe Mike has 40 troops under his command, whether he can command is still a question.

Commanding troops, for most commanders, more is not better.

As the number of troops increases, the command will be extremely complicated.

This is why some people can be teachers, while others can only be team leaders.

This requires ability.

Why do the troops of the old man in Shancheng always fail to fight?
It is because the old man in Shancheng likes to command.

But his command ability is not good.

The old man in Shancheng is good at politics.

He is still far behind in commanding the troops.

Stilwell said with a dark face: "Old Ni, I have a bad feeling.

Pipe Mike's troops could not stop the Japanese attack at all.

I think you should report this problem to Nestor as soon as possible.

If the Japanese army occupied the Kangaroo Country, then our Lighthouse Country would be in danger. "

Nimitz nodded, and quickly reported the situation to Nestor.

Nestor and Wheelchair Luo are discussing when it is appropriate to send troops to Europe.

The current situation in Europe is a delicate situation.

There seems to be a problem with Dazhong's offensive.

In Da Beard Grad in the Soviet Union, Da Da Da Guo has been besieging Da Beard Grad for several months.

But no progress.

Su Guo fought very tenaciously.

Hundreds of thousands of troops were filled in the bearded Gele.

He didn't retreat or surrender.

It shocked Nestor and Wheelchair Luo very much.

Su Guo seems to have returned to its previous awesome state.

If the fight continues like this, Da Da Da Guo will probably not be able to bear it.

Nestor said to Wheelchair Luo: "Now we have to think about sending troops to Europe.

The situation has become increasingly clear.

Judging from the current situation, it is very possible for Su to repel the troops of Da Da.

If we don't send troops, the whole of Europe will fall into the hands of Su.

This is unacceptable to us. "

(End of this chapter)