Age of Rebirth

In a small meeting room, the remaining commanders of various arms gathered here. If the military meeting two days ago was mainly related to the various corps, then today’s small-scale military meeting is related to those present. about it. ￠,

Tang Qiuli didn't talk nonsense, and said: "There is a reason for deliberately keeping a few of you here. As far as the upcoming Australian campaign is concerned, the Japanese army poses little threat to us. It has been a few years of competition. Overseas, we have never taken advantage of us, this time, it can only be that the Japanese army has more troops!"

The officers all laughed, and they could hear the infinite pride and self-confidence from the teacher's tone. Tang Qiuli went on to say: "Now, in the Southwest Pacific Theater and the Australian battlefield, the most threatening to us is the Japanese Navy. Fleet, there is such a behemoth floating around in the battle zone, it can change the situation on the battlefield at any time!"

The expressions of the officers became serious. Indeed, the combined fleet of the Japanese Navy, which has more than a dozen aircraft carriers, more than a thousand warships and various auxiliary ships, is a boulder weighing on the minds of the officers present. No one dares to ignore it!

Tang Qiuli's voice became a little heavy, and he said: "To tell you the truth, my biggest worry is that the United Fleet will go west to the East Indian Ocean and cut off our maritime logistics supply line. Our six main field corps, nearly 200 The human strength and daily consumption will be astonishing figures!"

"Although we now occupy the affluent southern region of Australia, we can solve the consumption of about one-third of the troops' combat supplies, but once the maritime logistics supply line in the East Indian Ocean is cut off by the Japanese combined fleet, the decisive battle in Australia will be lost!"

"Although judging from Nagumo Chuichi's current practice, he dare not and does not want to go west to the East Indian Ocean, which has something to do with his character and command style. But none of us can guarantee that once the Japanese army is tight in the Australian battlefield. The Japanese army Will the base camp strictly order Nan Yunzhong to take this step?"

"Once the Japanese combined fleet goes west to the East Indian Ocean, it will force our fleet to fight a decisive battle. But in reality, the combination of our northern and southern fleets is not an opponent of the Japanese combined fleet. The advantages and disadvantages are too great. Obviously, in the face of absolute strength, any strategy will sometimes be pale and powerless!"

"That's why. On the surface, the decisive battle in Australia was fought on land, with nearly 400 million soldiers from both sides fighting on the battlefield, but in fact it was fought at sea, with the combined fleet of the Japanese Navy! If this threat is not eliminated, I can't guarantee the battle in Australia. Will win the final victory!"

Tang Qiuli's words were heavy enough, even discouraging enough, the officers, especially Tang Qiuquan and Amosiyev from the Navy.His face became unnatural, more helpless, Le Yiqin and Liu Cuigang glanced at each other, their brows twitched.Butler was silent.

Tang Qiusheng felt that Tang Qiuli was a little pessimistic, so he deliberately eased the heavy atmosphere.Said: "Master, as far as the current battlefield situation is concerned, it is unlikely that the Japanese joint fleet will go west to the East Indian Ocean. First of all, the Yuan Jinghao Corps and Jiang Yanming Corps you stayed on Sumatra, Java and Irian Islands will attack Australia. The Japanese army's back is the most obvious threat!"

"In order to ensure that no one is stabbed in the back, at least one-third of the main warships of the Japanese Combined Fleet must be left behind to blockade the Timor Sea and the Arafura Sea to prevent our large-scale cross-sea operations and attacks from behind. The rear is safe!"

"The remaining two-thirds of the main warships have to escort the Japanese troops mobilized from the North American battlefield. With Nagumo Chuichi's command style, they should not dare to take this risk. I judge that at least within three months, The combined fleet of the Japanese Navy will not make any big moves!"

"Moreover, judging from the battle situation in the final stage of the battle in the central Australian battlefield, Nagumo Chuichi and Ito Yanzaburo are very discordant, and the two sides have no intention of cooperating with each other. You know this best, Wu Zhenjiang. Tell the division commander Condition!"

Wu Zhenjiang got up, gave Tang Qiuli a military salute, and said: "Master, commanders, after the battle of landing in southern Australia and the devastating blow to the Australian Japanese Army's land-based air force, the Japanese army's air supremacy in Australia was completely lost. I have sent reconnaissance planes many times, under the escort of fighter jets, to go deep into the northern part of Australia for reconnaissance, and the farthest even went over Darwin!"

"Every time the reconnaissance plane returns safely, and in Darwin Naval Port, there are three aircraft carriers of the Japanese Navy's combined fleet stationed, but no carrier-based aircraft dispatched to intercept. Under normal circumstances, this is impossible, so it can be judged , The combined fleet of the Japanese Navy has no sign of cooperating with the Australian Japanese army at all!"

"Okay! Wu Zhenjiang, you have the guts to send the reconnaissance plane to the little devil's lair, okay, you are worthy of being my soldier!" No one noticed that when Wu Zhenjiang finished speaking, Le Yi Qin slapped the table happily, and made so many voices suddenly, which shocked everyone!

Liu Cuigang, who was sitting next to him, hastily tugged at his sleeves. Tang Qiuli's eyes immediately stared at him, and the eyes of several other officers followed. Wu Zhenjiang was dumbfounded, and secretly admired him. Boss, "Awesome! You dare to slap the table and yell at the military meeting hosted by the division commander. You are the only one in the entire independent division! Idol!"

"Oh, oh, I'm sorry, master, everyone, I can't help it!" Le Yiqin didn't care much about other people's eyes, including the deputy teacher Tang Qiusheng's. Hairy and uncomfortable, he hurriedly explained, and secretly observed Tang Qiuli's expression.

Tang Qiuli was overjoyed, and glared at him fiercely. Fortunately, he didn't say anything, Le Yiqin secretly heaved a sigh of relief, and Liu Cuigang secretly stretched out his thumb. Le Yiqin stared at him in anger.

Lieutenant General Amosiyev, deputy commander of the independent division fleet and commander of the Northern Fleet, exchanged glances with Tang Qiuquan, got up and said: "Master, everyone, on behalf of the fleet, I will talk about the threat that the division commander is worried about!"

"If you have any suggestions, please tell me, Deputy Commander Amosiyev!" Tang Qiuli said kindly. He has always maintained sufficient obedience to the former Soviet Pacific Fleet Chief of Staff. Siev did not disappoint him either. It can be said that the independent division fleet has today's combat effectiveness, thanks to the former Soviet man!

Amosiyev said: "Master, everyone, the concerns raised by the commander just now are also the issues that Commander Tang and I have been worried about. The opinion of the fleet is that instead of worrying, it is better to start to solve this threat!"

As soon as Amosiyev said this, everyone except Tang Qiuquan was shocked, and even Tang Qiuli was taken aback. Could it be that he didn't make it clear just now? As far as the current strength of the independent division fleet is concerned, it is not enough A frontal battle with the combined fleet of the Japanese Navy is beyond one's own capabilities. Today's military meeting brought up this theme, and also wanted to find the safest way, but it is definitely not a head-on confrontation with the weak and the strong!

But he didn't interrupt the Soviet man. Amosiyev continued: "After the research between Commander Tang and me, the opinion of the fleet is that, taking advantage of the combined fleet of the Japanese Navy, on the one hand, it is necessary to block the Java Sea. La Hai, to prevent our army from attacking from behind, on the other hand, we must escort the Japanese army, and when more than half of the troops are involved, actively look for fighters and fight a few big battles instead!"

"The initial plan is to attack the Japanese escort fleet in the waters of the Solomon Islands, and then gradually lead the battlefield to the waters of the Song Sorol Islands and the Palau Islands, and finally, in the inland waters of the islands in the Southwest Pacific, such as the Sulawesi Sea and the Sulawesi Sea." Luhai and the South China Sea, let's have a decisive battle with them!"

"Of course, this is a preliminary idea. The specific combat plan needs to be carefully studied, and specific adjustments should be made based on the movements of the Japanese Navy's combined fleet. As for why the decisive battle was chosen in the inland waters of the islands stationed in the Southwest Pacific , About this point, Commander Le knows best?"

Of course, Le Yiqin knew in her heart that her land-based fleet of the Southern Aviation Group fought against the combined fleet of the little devil for three days. In the end, the old devil Yamamoto suffered heavy losses and fled in embarrassment. It was nothing more than his own land-based air force. He was about to speak when he suddenly remembered the scene just now. He quickly shut his mouth tightly and looked at Tang Qiuli.

Tang Qiuli didn't notice Le Yiqin's expression. He was thinking about Amosiyev's preliminary battle plan with the Japanese Navy's joint fleet just now. But this is an absolute threat. If it is not resolved, it will definitely affect the decisive battle with the Japanese army in Australia. I have worked so hard to accumulate such a little wealth, I am reluctant!

But the preliminary plan put forward by Brother Qiuquan and Amosiyev is very feasible at present. Tang Qiuli is hesitating and weighing, and the others are also silent, looking at the teacher who is in deep thought .

After a long time, Tang Qiuli opened his mouth and said slowly: "The battle plan is basically feasible, but there is one of the most dangerous links in it, which is the first battle in the waters of the Solomon Islands. According to intelligence, there are six escorting Japanese fleets. Aircraft carrier, this is the biggest threat!"

"As far as the current strength of the fleet's four aircraft carriers is concerned, I'm not sure. Even if they successfully attack the Japanese escort fleet, the losses will inevitably be huge! I wonder if the two commanders of the fleet have considered this?"

"I've considered it!" Tang Qiuquan took over the conversation and said, "The reason why we chose the waters of the Solomon Islands as the first battlefield is that this is the route that the Japanese troop carrier formation must pass. For the mixed combat brigade, the combat radius of the combat aircraft just covers that area of ​​the sea!"

(to be continued) (to be continued...)