Chapter 2647 Kiel Port 1
"I didn't expect that such a scene would appear at the German High Seas Fleet General Base, which used to be full of masts and oars." Looking at the scattered warships in the port, US Secretary of State Lansing finally felt a little better. After all, he saw Come on, now the German High Seas Fleet has already let some horses go to Nanshan. The terrifying existence that once directly smashed the British Empire Fleet has become lazy now, like a lion that has begun to sleep. And does the slackening of German armaments mean that the United States of America can catch up? You know, there are too many warships equipped with 16-inch artillery on the berth of the United States, and the next generation of German warships seems to be on the drawing board?
"Mr. Secretary of State, the German High Seas Fleet is undergoing transformation. Before the Great War, the German warships with millions of tons could only wander around in a cage in the North Sea. Now, the cage has been opened, and the jailers have died. The Germans have a broader Heaven and earth, they are stretching their bodies. The German fleet is traveling in the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean, patrolling the colonies they have regained, showing their existence. In the Pacific Ocean, the performance of the Suxiong fleet has once again shocked the world. We are now only It is because of a slight advantage in equipment, this advantage is not worth mentioning in front of the strong national power of Germany in the future." Colonel Lech corrected his expression.
"Okay, let's talk about something related to the present. If we don't consider the impact of other factors, what warships can we get from Germany now? Whether it's buying or renting." Lansing asked.
"To be honest, they agreed that our visit to the port of Kiel was actually purposeful. They had plenty of excuses to delay our next batch of military support. Think about it, Marshal Hipper led the German fleet in charge of daily patrols. The fleet has 4 battleships. In the naval fortresses such as Kiel Harbor and Wilhelmshaven, the Germans also have to leave enough strength, and they call it guarding the British. And the capital ships need to be maintained regularly, so the remaining The warships can be stuffed into the slipway, so now that the situation has come, the Germans can say that they don't have a spare active warship for rent to us." Colonel Leahy said.
"Hiss!" After listening to the colonel's speech, Lansing's smile immediately froze on his face. He didn't expect that the Germans agreed to let him visit their most important military port, and there was such a hidden meaning behind it! To be honest, although the Americans want to gradually get rid of the crutches of the Germans, they didn't say that they should throw them away now!
"How many battleships do the Germans have?" Lansing asked.
"According to the registration, there should be another 20 ships, including 12 Bavarian-class battleships and two warships that were originally sold to foreign countries but were eventually detained. These two warships are the Scharnhorst and the Gneisenau. After the war, Argentina didn't want it either. The Germans refunded the money and kept the two battleships in their battle order. The remaining six are the Helgoland-class battleships and the remaining battlecruisers. But Germany There are still two battleships that are defined as destroyed, but can still be repaired, so that after preparations, the Germans can maintain the size of 22 battleships in their heyday." Colonel Leahy said.
"But now, the Germans put on a look of helplessness? Or are they waiting for our quotation, and then he hit us hard again?" Lansing said a little annoyed.
However, at this moment, Earl Spey, chief of staff of the German High Seas Fleet, came over, so the two immediately interrupted their conversation, and then changed their expressions, showing no complaints or dissatisfaction just now.
"Do you have any opinion on the future situation of the Pacific War?" Lansing stepped forward and asked. He would not discuss military aid or purchase of warships with Earl Spey, because only the German government can make decisions on such matters. And his inquiry was more of a courtesy. It was just to make the relationship between the two parties less embarrassing, but what Lansing did not expect was that Earl Spey's subsequent words made Lansing's heart rise in his throat!
"The Japanese's tactics are very subtle and have achieved some success, but in terms of strategy, they ended up with the main naval forces of both sides withdrawing from the battlefield at the same time. From this perspective, the Japanese's victory is of limited significance, and if your country If the supplies can be quickly restored, then the situation in New Ireland is very unfavorable to Japan." Earl Spey's analysis was very pertinent. And it also gave the Americans enough face. This made Lansing very useful.
"But if the Japanese are smart enough, then in the next period of time, they will not do nothing, but seize the precious time when the capital ships of both sides are resting and take the initiative to launch an attack and disrupt your country's deployment. ’ said the count.
"Are you kidding? How can the Japanese have the power to disrupt our deployment?" Lansing said with a smile.
"You must not have read the battle report carefully. In fact, the Japanese still have two armored cruisers that have not been put into battle. However, the Rurik-class battleship responsible for luring the enemy suffered very little loss when it was put into battle. It can be put into use after simple repairs and maintenance. Combat, in this way, the Japanese can use five large warships, and if these five warships are put into the battle of breaking diplomatic relations in the Eastern Pacific, then your country will really be in trouble." Earl Spey Said meaningfully.
"You mean those old things? They still have this ability?" Lansing said.
"However, there is nothing in your country's navy that can deal with these guys. Before, Su Xiong could do these things, but now, for some reason, Su Xiong's fleet also needs to be repaired." The count said affirmatively. "I think there is actually no need to say too much about some things, because they will soon be verified with facts. As a senior executive of a country, I think your consideration should not be the authenticity of this matter, but how to deal with it , after all, the military places great emphasis on anticipating the enemy's opportunities."
"If there are only two cruisers, we are not afraid. Our new large armored cruiser has been completed and is undergoing pre-commissioning training. It can be put into the battlefield at any time. It will not be a problem for our new ship to kill those old guys." When Lansing was at a loss, Colonel Leahy spoke.
"Even if you don't consider how to catch the opponent, which is very difficult to solve, I think you should know the 12-inch naval gun equipped on Rurik, right? The armored cruiser newly commissioned in your country is the most powerful cruiser in this period, but If you want to leapfrog the challenge, I'm afraid it's a little worse." The earl said.
"We are allies, and there is an agreement before. I think your country should help us solve these annoying flies? At least it is always easier than confronting the main force of the Japanese combined fleet?" Lansing's words already have A little worried.
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