Invincible from the sword

Chapter 478

Zhang Lei doesn't care whether he is a colonel or not.

It was of no use to him.

This is just a temporary title.

It's all for his convenience to help the troops of the Lighthouse Country fight.

It is impossible to directly appoint as a commander.

After all, this lighthouse country also needs face.

As long as he is properly equipped, he can talk about anything.

Nimitz has already received the order that Lao Fan's first marine division will all fight according to Zhang Lei's plan.

Lao Fan must also follow Zhang Lei's advice.

To put it bluntly, Lao Fan is just a showman.

The real command authority still lies with Zhang Lei.

In order to completely occupy Guadalcanal Island and annihilate the Japanese troops on the island, Nimitz told Zhang Lei that Spruance's fleet could also be temporarily under Zhang Lei's command when necessary.

Zhang Lei, the colonel's staff officer, has unprecedented power.

As for Pipe Mike, Nimitz can't control it.

As far as your thoughts go, just roll as far as you want!

Of course, getting Pipe Mike off the island is a must.

This is a rigid requirement for wheelchairs.

Anyway, Pipe Mike is one of the senior commanders of their lighthouse country.

And behind Pipe Mike, there are many people who support him.

If Pipe Mike died on Guadalcanal, he, Nimitz, would not be able to explain it at all.

Maybe, he, the commander of the Pacific Fleet, will also have to be kicked out.

More importantly, if Pipe Mike does not leave Guadalcanal, it will affect Zhang Lei's command.

If something happens to Pipe Mike on the island, who will be responsible?

Now the waters of Guadalcanal Island are still in the hands of the Japanese army.

It is not realistic to send planes and warships there.

The safest way is to use submarines.

However, the submarine cannot dock!

Nimitz scratched his head.

Is it necessary to put another lifeboat in front of the submarine?

Nimitz wondered about the feasibility of this approach.

He and his staff thought about it for a long time, but still felt that it was not reliable to use a submarine.

Zhang Lei looked at the anxious Nimitz and smiled.

"Old Ni, I didn't mean you.

You are too anxious.

Isn't Spruance's fleet looking for the Japanese fleet now?

In another day, his fleet should be able to defeat the Japanese fleet.

At that time, can't we just use the plane directly? "

Nimitz froze for a moment.

While he had some confidence in Spruance, it wasn't enough.

After all, the combat effectiveness of the combined fleet of the Japanese army is not underestimated.

Nimitz still has a bottom line on this.

His Pacific Fleet and the Japanese combined fleet fought many battles, large and small.

On the whole, the two sides are considered to be a tie.

No one has taken a big advantage.

Say something.

The strength of the Japanese fleet is still very strong.

The explosive power of those small island nations is so amazing.

Nimitz was worried.

The fleet commanded by Spruance this time included two task forces.

The total number of various battleships is almost two hundred.

very large.

But the strength of the Japanese fleet should not be underestimated.

According to Zhang Lei's judgment, the number of Japanese warships in the waters of Guadalcanal Island should be around [-] to [-] warships.

Among them, the number of aircraft carriers may be three to four.

This worried Nimitz.

Because of his fleet, several warships were lost in the waters off Guadalcanal.

Even the USS Hornet was sunk by the Japanese.

It made Nimitz feel distressed for a long time.

Now that Zhang Lei said that Spruance's fleet could repel the Japanese fleet within a day, Nimitz couldn't believe it.

Spruance, is it that strong?
Lao Fan's place is very critical.

If the Japanese army suddenly attacked, coupled with the bombardment of the Japanese fleet's naval artillery, it would be difficult for Lao Fan's first marine division to survive one-third of the time.

Zhang Lei shook his head: "Ni, the Japanese army will not take the initiative to attack within three days.

The fastest attack time must be three days later. "

Ok?
Nimitz was dumbfounded by what Zhang Lei said.

Is there anything else to say here?

What Zhang Lei said was so sure that Nimitz was a little uncomfortable.

Why did it take the Japanese army three days to attack?
Zhang Lei told Nimitz: "The island nation's navy and army have always been at odds.

The Japanese army couldn't fight well in such a combination of naval battles and land battles.

This time the Japanese navy transported [-] Japanese army troops to land on Guadalcanal.

Very abnormal.

This is not in line with the style of the Japanese navy at all.

Therefore, the Japanese navy will definitely come out later.

I estimate that it is very difficult to supply the Japanese army on the island now.

The supply of [-] Japanese troops was huge.

As far as the supply capability of the Japanese army is concerned, it is very poor.

Coupled with the contradictions between the Japanese navy and the army, it would be a high incense to send supplies to the island within three days.

Now there are [-] Japanese troops on the island, let alone attacking, it would be nice to be able to eat.

As long as the Japanese army is not a fool, it will never attack.

Without supplies, what would the Japanese attack?
Attacking with only light weapons is purely courting death. "

Zhang Lei is very sure of this.

Although the Japanese army's combat capability is very powerful, it simply cannot do without heavy weapons.

No matter how powerful your [-]-style is, you can't handle Garland from the Lighthouse Kingdom.

All semi-automatic rifles are not just talking.

At that time, the suppression of the Japanese army will be comprehensive.

Moreover, the Japanese army sent more than 2 troops to the island in such a short period of time. With the Japanese army's sea transportation capabilities, it was impossible to send a large amount of supplies to the island.

In addition, the Japanese army never paid attention to supplies when fighting.

Zhang Lei affirmed that the Japanese army on Guadalcanal would be happy if they could have a bite to eat.

This is indeed the case.

At this time, the Japanese army on Guadalcanal was stunned.

It was two brigades of the Japanese army that landed on Guadalcanal.

There are more than 2 troops.

Coupled with the original Japanese army on the island, the total strength reached 5000.

The commander of the troops was a brigade commander of the Japanese army, and his name was Youzuka Tiangong.

He is the only son of Yoshio Ozuka, commander of the Japanese First Army.

The [-] Japanese troops formed the Youzuka Detachment.

Originally, Youzuka Tiangong didn't want to come.

His father Youzuka Yoshio told him that this is a thankless job.

However, Shouichi himself ordered that the [-] Japanese troops be under the command of Youzuka Tiangong.

no way.

Terauchi Shouichi was also forced to be impatient.

Now his Southern Dispatch Army has no extra troops to deploy.

In order to support the No.15 army of Anan Yuji, Terauchi Shouichi sent three more divisions.

For this reason, Yamashita went to Shouichi's headquarters in his temple and made a big fuss.

To show anger.

He even took off his pants.

It's very embarrassing for Shuichi in the temple.

Now his southern dispatch army has no soldiers to send.

You can only send the troops of Youzuka Tiangong to Guadalcanal.

In addition, a brigade was transferred from the No.14 Army of Masaharu Honma.

The two brigades formed the Youzuka Detachment.

Shouichi Terauchi knew very well about Youzuka Tiangong.

This little bastard has good command ability.

He is less than 40 years old, and he is already the head of the major general brigade of the island country.

Although his father Youzuka Yoshio is credited for this, but in itself, this bastard still has the ability to command.

(End of this chapter)