Chapter 1252 Follow-up reaction
This is not only to take care of the psychology of the pilots participating in the battle, but more importantly, if rebuilding, for a considerable period of time, these pilots no longer need to participate in the battle, so they can be used as seeds to support new troops. If they are dispersed to other participating troops, they will be consumed as cannon fodder. As for the problem of insufficient combat effectiveness of the air force? At most, it is impossible to delay some unnecessary attack plans. In the view of Lieutenant General Trenchard, it is better to cancel the battle of the Dardanelles, otherwise I don’t know how many elite aviation players will be consumed in this bottomless pit!&1t;/p>
"What do you think about the next plan? This is the battle report for His Excellency Churchill. If there is no objection, I will take him out today." At this time, the naval representative Lieutenant General Stedy, asked.&1t;/p>
"Sinking two fast battleships, and damaging the other two?!" Lieutenant General Trenchard looked at the battle results column on the battle report and frowned slightly. Lieutenant General Trenchard evaluated not only to look at the battle report, but also had strong analysis capabilities. The two sunk were two in Constantinople, and the other severely damaged fast battleship was the Resardier in the Battle of Erelli. Considering the size of the C aircraft group and the interception encountered, and considering the remaining ammunition, he did not believe that single-digit bombers could severely damage a fast battleship and an armored cruiser at the same time.&1t;/p>
"The flagship of the Russian High Seas Fleet was destroyed by two German fast battleships in Kerch. The fleet of Count Lukner, who was supposed to head north to Romania, only one armored cruiser arrived, and he did not encounter the Suman Ottoman I at sea. Therefore, we think this ship should have been severely damaged." Lieutenant General Stedy said.&1t;/p>
"There are still people who confirm the results of the battle? I'm really eye-opening." Lieutenant General Trenchard's words showed a hint of sarcasm.&1t;/p>
"The Russian Black Sea Fleet is over. It can be expected that if the Imperial Navy does not intervene, the Black Sea and the Balkans will soon fall. And we need a reason to intervene now." Lieutenant General Stedi said. Obviously, the Lieutenant General also knew that the so-called confirmation of the results is water, but in the eyes of the senior management, they need a big victory as the basis for the next step of action. If the Allied Mediterranean Fleet is severely damaged, then the subsequent Battle of Dardanelles can naturally be launched. If it is not severely damaged, then the British country will have difficulties in passing this plan, and as long as hesitates, Russia will be really in danger. After all, the German Eastern Front Legion, which has entered the state, is likely to reach the depths of Russia's internal resources! Without occupying all the places, it will be fine if Russia collapses on its own!&1t;/p>
"What's more, you are not sure that the Germans must have lost only three fast battleships, right?" In the end, Lieutenant General Stedy asked back. Judging from the battle report, Suman Ottoman I was suspected to have been hit. If a torpedo was hit, it is still possible to have a severe blow. So on this issue, Lieutenant General Trenchard has no hard evidence to support his opinion, and to some extent, the achievement of such a battle result by the bomber troops is a good thing for future developments.&1t;/p>
In the end, Lieutenant General Stedy's report was successfully sent to the British Admiralty. After receiving this battle report, Churchill and others became busy again! However, this time, Churchill's partner was no longer Sir Fisher, who had resigned, while Henry Jackson took over the latter's position and was ambitious to seek a breakthrough in the area other than the North Sea. But even so, after seeing the huge losses of the Royal Air Force, he was surprised!&1t;/p>
"There were 88 bombers lost in the first battle, and more than 5oo crew members. I can guarantee that the people in the air force will never dare to carry out such an action again!" Jackson couldn't help but shook his head.&1t;/p>
"But we have completed the mission after all, didn't we? Well, although we also took over the Russian Black Sea Fleet this time, our advantage has been formed. There are only 2 fast battleships that the Allied Mediterranean Fleet can use, and only 1 quasi-dreadnought battleship and 1 armored cruiser. The French and Japanese fleets can steadily suppress the opponents, and our large number of former dreadnoughts can definitely complete ground support operations. We can choose to land 6 in the Dardanelles Strait or push them directly from Greece."&1t;/p>
Churchill had sympathy for the most losses of the air force. In addition to sympathy, he was also a little gloating about the losses of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. The Russians who lost the Black Sea Fleet may not have any accidents in the future on the issue of the ownership of Constantinople, right? Churchill, a British imperial parochialist, said in his heart.&1t;/p>
"Greece has decided to stand on our side?" Jackson said with some surprise.&1t;/p>
"Of course, when the French fleet and the Japanese fleet appeared in the Mediterranean again, they had no choice! Standing on the side of the winner was the only choice for the Greeks. I don't think I hope the king would be so naive that he couldn't see the situation." Churchill said proudly.&1t;/p>
"That means that we don't even need to send fearlessness. The French and Japanese fleet alone is enough to deal with the Mediterranean fleet, the ally of Earl Spee?" Jericho, who was standing beside him, seemed to feel that he had grasped the point.&1t;/p>
"Faced with only two fearless Spe fleets left, the French are enough, not to mention the Japanese fleet helps. Our fearlessness should stay in the North Sea to deal with the Germans. I have contacted the French side. They said that there is no need for the Fearlessness-Above-Level Battleship Warship for the time being, and it is good to provide enough support for 6. For us, it doesn't matter if the Straits Fleet draws one or two former fearless battleship teams, isn't it?" Churchill was in an unusual mood today.&1t;/p>
"If this is the case, it would be great." Jericho nodded in agreement. I have to say that maybe the loss this time would be enough to injure Lieutenant General Trenchard's bomber troops, but for the Allied Mediterranean Fleet, this blow is indeed fierce!&1t;/p>
The two fast battleships in Constantinople will not have any combat effectiveness in the foreseeable future. The same is true for the Resardier. Even if the British intelligence is deviated, there are only three fast battleships that Earl Spey can use! Faced with the entire French fleet and two Japanese Fuso-class battleships, it is indeed impossible to fight if it is pulled out. At least within half a year, the Allied Mediterranean Fleet will not have the ability to fight head-on! (At least the British think so). For Churchill and others, this time is enough for the British and French coalition forces to reject Constantinople!&1t;/p>
Chapter completed!