In the vast and boundless blue ocean, waves continued to come, hitting the warship, making a roar of the sky and the earth, and splashing waves several meters high.
Under the impact of the waves, the warships began to shake, and the people on the plywood were already unstable. If it weren't for everyone's experience, I'm afraid they would have gone into the sea to feed the fish at this moment.
In the command room, General Ito Yuheng drank his coffee calmly, as if the wind and waves from the outside did not exist.
For those who have been at sea all year round, wind and waves have become a part of everyone's life. As long as the safety of the fleet is not threatened, it is not a big deal.
Staff Officer Akiyama Shinyuki: "Your Excellency Commander, the British sent an urgent telegram, please take a look."
While speaking, he respectfully handed over the documents, showing the etiquette and rules flawlessly.
Putting down the coffee in his hand, he took the document and glanced at it, General Ito Yuheng closed his eyes and muttered to himself: What should come is still coming.
Then he asked, "Where are we now?"
Navigation at sea, to determine the location is also a knowledge. In this era without GPS positioning, traditional tools are used to guide the direction, and it is impossible to do without rich sailing experience.
Especially since they are still sneaking quietly this time, they must avoid the eyes and ears of the enemy, and the traditional route cannot be taken at all, and the difficulty is even greater.
Akiyama Shinzhi replied: "It's almost near the Anambas Islands, and it's not far from where it meets the British."
After a little thought, General Ito Yuheng instructed: "The enemy is attacking Singapore, and the time for the decisive battle will be earlier. Send the order and order the fleet to speed up."
The hands are short to take people, and the mouth to eat people is soft. After being with the British boss for so many years, now it's time to work hard.
Of course, the most important thing is to be forced to be helpless. Russia and Austria are traditional allies, which means that Japan, which is at war with the Russian Empire, cannot rely on it.
In a sense, the fate of Japan has long been bound to the British. Although it is not possible to achieve all prosperity, there is still one loss.
In case the British were unfortunately defeated, even if the Vienna government did not liquidate and Japan, without the support of the foreign powers, would not be able to defeat the Russians.
This time, the Japanese navy is not only fighting for the British, but also for the Japanese Empire, so now it is impossible not to die.
I have to admit that the Japanese are indeed talented in sneak attacks. The fleet has entered the South China Sea and has not yet been discovered by the Continental Alliance.
In contrast, the British are far worse in this regard. Not long after the Far East Fleet set off, the news leaked, otherwise the battle of Singapore would not have broken out by such a coincidence.
Of course, not being taken seriously is also an important factor. After all, the British Far Eastern Fleet was always watched, and the Japanese Navy was not taken seriously at all.
When luck always runs out, the Nanyang region is, after all, the sphere of influence of the Continental Alliance.
Just as the Japanese navy accelerated, Hans, who was driving the reconnaissance plane, uttered a foul language: "God, see what we found?"
The exaggerated expression scared Leo into a cold sweat in the co-pilot's seat: "Calm man, don't forget that you are flying the plane!"
Looking at his nervous companions, Hans who reacted calmly said: "Don't worry, I know what I know. We are flying at sea, not in the mountains, and it doesn't matter if we get distracted occasionally.
I can only blame the Japanese below. If they hadn't come here, would I be so surprised? "
Leo completely lost his temper towards his nerdy companion. Now he finally understands why Hans, who was a skilled driver, was kicked out by the main force.
What a pilot needs is composure, and Hans, who is neurotic, is obviously not suitable for this profession. If he hadn't caught up with this war, and his driving skills were really good, he would have been sent home by now.
Forgetting to continue the theory, Leo had already struck on the telegraph. The fact that the Japanese navy has entered the South China Sea must be reported immediately.
As for how to deal with it later, that is a question that big people should think about, and they don't need to worry about it.
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The invention of radio is definitely the greatest revolution in the history of military information.
The news that the reconnaissance plane had discovered the traces of the Japanese navy was passed to Admiral Aleister outside the port of Singapore in less than half an hour, explaining what efficiency is with practical actions.
Anyone with a little bit of military common sense can see that the Japanese navy secretly went south this time, obviously for the Shinra navy.
Whether to continue with the original plan is a thorny question. According to the original plan, only needing to deal with the Far East Fleet, the odds of winning are as high as 99%.
Now that there is a Japanese navy, the situation is completely different. The power of the aircraft carrier formation is still an unsolved mystery.
The reinforcements of the Air Force are also not unlimited. After all, this is Nanyang, not the mainland. It is very difficult to mobilize an air force division to participate in the war.
In theory, a full air force division has 288 fighters, which is a lot.
The problem is that the Air Force divisions are not only bombers, but also fighter jets, reconnaissance aircraft, early warning aircraft, transport aircraft...
Of course, it's not that these planes can't be used as bombers, but the results will be very touching.
Arest has reason to believe that the victory will be his own. But this battle is not only for defeating the enemy, but more importantly, it is to inflict heavy damage and even annihilate the enemy's main fleet.
The enemy is not a fool. If he really finds that there is an enemy above his head, he will definitely choose to run away.
After all, tactics with poor concepts can only be played once. If you can't hit the enemy this time, and you want to play like this next time, it's impossible.
After hesitating again and again, Aleister decided to gamble. It's not easy to fool the enemy to the door. If you miss this opportunity, you don't know when you will wait for the next time.
Even if the enemy cannot be left behind, as long as they kill a few of the enemy's battleships, or to say the two dreadnoughts of the British, the goal is complete.
As long as the enemy's vitality is hurt, and the Spanish and Dutch fleets are assembled later, even if there is no air force to help, the British-Japanese alliance will not be at a disadvantage.
As long as this step is achieved, the Continental Alliance can not only cut off the Malacca route, but also send fleets to the Indian Ocean for a stroll from time to time.
The next battle can be completely handed over to the army, as long as the navy can guarantee the supply of logistical materials and kill all the way from the Malay Peninsula.
Although this way, his own glory is less; but as a senior general, he must consider the problem from a strategic point of view.