"So are there any new trends in the Japanese army now?" Raidel asked.

"They are still increasing their troops and launching several large-scale offensives. Although the effect is not obvious, judging from the reaction of the Japanese army, they are determined to win New Ireland. From the moment, there is no sign of retreat. Both sides are like two gamblers with red eyes, throwing their chips on the gambling table frantically, and then turning into nothing in the war." Major General Karls said.

"In fact, it is understandable for the Americans to do this. New Ireland is the gateway for the US military to enter the former Dutch East India. If New Ireland is taken, New Britain can be taken and the entire Bismarck Island will be controlled. Then, using this as a springboard, you can launch an attack on Guinea Island. From a logistical perspective and air support alone, the subsequent battle will not be more difficult to fight than New Ireland." Su Xiong said.

Su Xiong understood the Japanese's ideas very well, because if New Ireland is lost, it means that a large area, including Guinea, is directly under the attack of the US military. Through the logistics system composed of islands, the Americans can continue to advance westward, while the Japanese fleet can only retreat step by step. If the Japanese want to regain the advantage of distance, they can only retreat all the way to Kalimantan. This is almost the bottom line of the Japanese government. Therefore, no matter how difficult it is to fight, the Japanese must block the US fleet again. Even if it will eventually fall, the Japanese must delay as long as possible.

The war cannot continue indefinitely. The US government knows that it is impossible to resolve Japan once and for all this time. What about American society? They support revenge against Japan, but the premise is based on the fact that the losses themselves are not large. If the losses of personnel are too huge and the war is delayed for a long time, then the opposition in society will become louder. If Japan gives up some interests at this time, it is not impossible. After all, the Americans have indeed curbed Japan and gained face. This ceasefire is acceptable to most Americans. Therefore, Japan's core policy is to delay and block the US military as much as possible from its core area, and then wait and see.

"So do you think there will be any strategic changes in the U.S. Navy?" Major General Carls asked.

"I feel that Americans may want to adjust their fleet deeply," Su Xiong said. "For example, they may increase the production of fast battleships, and the number of South Dakota-class battleships equipped with 12 16-inch guns will drop significantly."

"That is, the Americans will increase the production of Lexington-class battleships?" Carls asked.

"No, Lexington's crisp cargo will probably not be seen by the Americans. The USS Texas battleship was lost too suddenly, which may leave a deep psychological shadow on the Americans. I think that if they don't want to redesign a new battleship, then removing the No. 3 turret of the South Dakota-class battleship and then changing it to a power cabin would be the easiest and direct way." Su Xiong said.

"However, all this may be too late. If the war lasts for two years, even if the Americans work overtime, the South Dakota-class battleship will only catch up with one tail at most, right?" Major General Carls said.

"First, I personally think that the war will not end within two years. Second, Americans can think of other ways to supplement the fast battleship, such as buying!" Redell said.

"Purchase? Buy from us? If this is the case, I'm afraid the Navy will be happy. If it is done, the old warships will be dealt with, then Congress will inevitably allocate funds to build new warships." Karls teased.

"We are not the only choice, and it is impossible for us to sell Bavarian-class battleships, which is our core force. Not to mention the number of other battleships is not large, and both Schonhorst and Helgolan-class battleships have actually lagged behind the times. The Americans may not be satisfied. Therefore, they may have other choices." Raidel said.

"Other choices? The Americans cannot buy warships from Britain. The relationship between the two sides and the subsequent possible political problems will make the Americans lose more. It is also impossible for France, because France does not have ready-made fast battleships for sale now, and it is obviously too late to build new warships. Not to mention Russia, Austro-Hungary is possible. Then I really can't think of any other choice for the Americans." Major General Karls frowned and said.

"Italy! Italy is still under construction in a fast battleship, with a displacement of more than 30,000 tons and a firepower of 8 15-inch guns." Su Xiong said.

"I really don't know about this." Major General Carls said.

"This class of battleships was named the Caragno-class fast battleship. They started construction almost when the war broke out. It seemed to have just been launched a few months ago." Raidel said.

"This construction period is a bit long. The war has been nearly three years, and then the war has ended for almost one year. At the German speed, a Bavaria ship will be in service in three years at a regular speed. The Italians have just launched the water in more than three years. This..." Major General Karls said it was difficult to understand.

"So Germany has only one, but to be fair, the fundamental reason why the Italians are slow to build is lack of funds. If these warships are to be sold, then if there is a large amount of capital injection, the progress will probably be much faster." Raidel said.

"If the Americans quickly formed their own fast fleet through purchases, wouldn't the German Navy's status in this war decline?" Major General Karls said.

"I was worried about this, but after seeing the Americans' performance, I felt a little overwhelmed. Okay, just kidding." Su Xiong joked. "Even if you buy a warship, it will take a long time from ordering to delivery, and then forming combat power. The Americans will not be easy even if they convene reserves. They think this is equivalent to building a brand new fleet. The Americans have at least half a year to a year's window. As for how the US Navy performs later, it's hard to say."

"Okay, write this situation into the report. As for how to make a decision, it's a matter of the top leaders and has nothing to do with us." Major General Carls said.

"What about the Army part? What do you think of the next actions of the US Army?" Now it was time for Su Xiong to ask Major General Carls.
Chapter completed!