Invincible from the sword

Chapter 474
In the end, Grumman Jr. agreed to Zhang Lei, with 100 mortars plus [-] million rounds of shells.

At the same time, add [-] howitzers and [-] howitzers.

As for the transportation issue, this does not need to worry about the little Grumman.

Zhang Lei went directly to Nimitz to get it done.

At that time, these equipment and logistics supplies will be transported to Hawaii first.

Then go to kangaroo country.

From kangaroo country, to Burma.

Then transport it to Shanxi by railway and highway.

As for the old man in Shancheng, Zhang Lei let Stilwell handle it directly.

Put these materials on the label of the Lighthouse Country, even if the old man in Shancheng was greedy, he would not dare to grab them.

The old man in Shancheng is very respectful to the Lighthouse Country.

In order to continue to receive assistance from the lighthouse country, they will never turn their faces.

After all these were done, Zhang Lei received the latest news from Nestor.

On Guadalcanal, something went wrong.

Nimitz sent Nestor the latest telegram.

The Japanese attacked Fletcher's No. 16 Task Force in the waters of Guadalcanal Island.

Let Fletcher's fleet suffer heavy losses.

At the same time, the Japanese army took this opportunity to send more than [-] Japanese ground troops to Guadalcanal Island.

On Guadalcanal, there are almost 3 Japanese troops and ground troops.

A proper division!
Now the Japanese have gained a firm foothold on Guadalcanal.

And advanced the troops to the Hacksaw Ridge above Guadalcanal Island.

Next, the Japanese army's goal is to occupy Henderson Airport.

This is definitely bad news for the Lighthouse Country.

And Pipe Mike didn't know what to do.

Now the scope of activities of Lao Fan's First Marine Division has been greatly reduced.

And the Japanese army attacked them more and more frequently.

In addition, the waters of Guadalcanal Island have now been occupied by the Japanese combined fleet.

Lighthouse Nation's supplies to Guadalcanal were cut off.

If it goes on like this, Lao Fan's army is likely to collapse.

In desperation, Lao Fan could only send a telegram to Nimitz.

In any case, Lao Fan's [-]st Marine Division is part of Nimitz's Pacific Fleet.

He can't just ignore death, can he?

Lao Fan is also helpless.

There is really nothing to do with the big fountain pen of Mike, the pipe.

When the Japanese army didn't come, Pipe Mike would pretend all day long.

Wandering around Guadalcanal with this big pipe in his mouth.

Shake it, just shake it.

He was so neatly dressed that the four stars on his shoulders could be seen by blind people.

On the battlefield, this is completely death.

The average soldier knows that on the battlefield, things that represent the officer's logo will be covered up.

And no salutes are allowed.

Because the opponent's sniper is likely to be looking for the target nearby.

But Pipe Mike completely ignored this common sense on the battlefield.

Not only did his clothes have stars on it, but his special jeep also had stars on it.

I was afraid that the devil would not see it.

For the sake of pretending, it can be regarded as unique.

And on Guadalcanal, there are more than 30 reporters.

After Pipe Mike held a press conference, these reporters were invited to a dance!

Damn it!

All night, there were bright lights at Pipe Mike's place.

Lao Fan's eyelids jumped when he saw it.

If this was bombarded by the artillery of the Japanese army, it would undoubtedly die.

Are you all right now?
Fletcher's No.16 task force was attacked by the Japanese combined fleet and had no choice but to retreat.

Now the waters of Guadalcanal Island have fallen into the hands of the Japanese Navy.

The Japanese warships filled the sea in black.

You can see clearly on the island.

The black smoke from the battleship rose to more than 100 meters.

This made Lao Fan's heart skip a beat.

Without command of the sea, his first marine division lost support.

Became a lone army.

This was a huge blow to his troops.

Lao Fan observed with a telescope for a long time on the beach.

My heart was half cold.

If the Japanese army chooses to attack at this time, then his First Marine Division will suffer great losses.

Pipe Mike was stunned.

His face was pale.

Pipe Mike last night, drank a lot of wine.

He also played poker all night in bed with a reporter from the Lighthouse Country.

As a result, the footsteps floated.

Walking is not stable.

The current Pipe Mike, the whole person is not good.

There is absolutely no way.

I can only ask Lao Fan.

Old Fan's face turned dark with anger.

He slapped a big-eared melon seed and hit it.

You are so stupid!
If I have a way, I still need to ask you!

Lao Fan was really angry.

You Pipe Mike doesn't have the ability to command, so don't mess with his troops.

Well now, without command of the sea, what do you think my troops should do?
In desperation, Lao Fan first contacted Spruance.

Ask when his fleet will be able to repel the Japanese fleet.

But Spruance's fleet was now in radio silence.

Although he received Lao Fan's telegram, he ignored it at all.

Spruance's current goal is Chuichi Nagumo's huge fleet.

He has sent submarines to scout.

There are now a large number of Japanese warships in the waters off Guadalcanal.

There are even four aircraft carriers!
No need to think about it, this is definitely the main force of the Japanese army.

As for the commander, Spruance guessed it should be Chuichi Nagumo.

This Nagumo Chuichi is Yamamoto's proud subordinate.

Yamamoto trusted Nagumo Chuichi very much.

Moreover, there is a serious shortage of excellent commanders in the Japanese naval forces.

Among the commanders of the Japanese navy, Zhongichi Nagumo is considered one of the best commanders.

Therefore, the commander of such a large Japanese fleet cannot be someone else.

Spruance's fleet is now advancing secretly.

His goal is to destroy the huge Japanese fleet.

In Spruance's view, this is definitely the last essence of the Japanese navy.

Four aircraft carriers!
This is surprisingly consistent with Zhang Lei's judgment.

Spruance is now in admiration for Zhang Lei.

Zhang Lei knew the Japanese army so well.

Spruance decided that when this naval battle was over, he would worship Zhang Lei as his teacher.

Zhang Lei's judgment gave Spruance a great shock.

Let him have a new understanding of conducting.

Spruance strictly followed Zhang Lei's suggestion and set his target on the Japanese carrier-based aircraft.

After all, Nagumo Chuichi has four aircraft carriers!
And he, Spruance, after losing one Hornet, now has only four aircraft carriers.

If the goal is to sink the Japanese aircraft carrier, then his Spruance aircraft carrier may also suffer heavy losses by then.

This is unacceptable to Spruance.

These four aircraft carriers are the last aircraft carriers in the Pacific Ocean.

It will take two months for the newly built aircraft carrier to enter service.

If something goes wrong with these four aircraft carriers, the entire Pacific Fleet will face a situation where there will be no aircraft carriers available for two months.

This is very dangerous.

After all, the combined fleet of the Japanese army has a total of ten aircraft carriers.

During the Battle of Midway, three Japanese aircraft carriers were sunk by them.

If three more ships are sunk here, the Japanese army still has three aircraft carriers.

In this case, the advantage of their Pacific Fleet will disappear.

Without the support of an aircraft carrier, the entire fleet is a living target.

Only the life of being bombarded.

(End of this chapter)