I Became a Captain of the British Empire - I Became a Captain of the British Empire chapter 128

Royal Navy Battlecruiser Squadron (1)

As soon as he handed over the papers handed over to Pershing, MacArthur continued.

“Hope is not lost yet. Three battleships, two battlecruisers and two carriers will join the Atlantic Fleet.”

“I heard you too, idiot.”

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Pershing had heard of them well.

Battleships Arizona, California, and West Virginia.

A member of the Pacific Fleet, with only three ships remaining.

In addition, 2 heavy ships and 4 light cruisers are said to join, but those things are not very helpful in regular fleet battles in the first place. I don’t know if it’s a reconnaissance force.

“So what are you going to do with those three old battleships?”

“It’s not just them. Including the power of the Atlantic Fleet and four new battleships, a total of 15 flagship ships are gathered.”

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Pershing was startled for a moment and his eyes flinched.

In terms of scale, it is comparable to the Pacific Fleet.

After reading his reaction, MacArthur caught his breath and continued his explanation in a dignified manner.

“The fleet assembled in this way moves north along the Canadian coast with the support of the Army Air Corps, and at the same time the Army deploys a large amphibious fleet to occupy Newfoundland.”

plausible plan.

But Pershing frowned in displeasure.

“Where do you get landing ships? And how do you maintain supply routes? Do you think we couldn’t cross over there because we didn’t have a boat?”

It’s not that the US Army hasn’t crossed the sea because it’s a scarecrow. I just couldn’t cross.

However, as if he was prepared for that, MacArthur shrugged his shoulders and continued his words.

“The Royal Navy will definitely try to block our fleet.”

I proudly raise my nose.

“In the meantime, the Royal Navy can be tied up with coastal forces and concentrated attacks from submarines, aircraft, and fleets, and the Army can launch amphibious operations as Army Corps.”

“We need to put in at least 200,000! Can you afford their supply by sea? What if a fleet breaks in between them?”

“So this operation should be conducted as a short-term battle.”

The eyes of the bloody genius general were sharp.

“An armored force is gathering around Patton. Landing fleets are also gathering one after another on the Canadian coast. Oh, see page 13 of the document there. It will have all the landing schedules and march routes.”

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Pershing opened his eyes wide and peered at the stack of papers.

And it was according to the rant.

The location and size of each force, as well as supply timing, boarding schedule, and from the port to the landing assembly point, all the figures he could think of were written in a manual.

It looks like you’ve prepared really well. When the hell did you even prepare for such a plan?

No, I have clearly instructed them to prepare for such an operation in case of an emergency.

However, with this old enemy’s common sense, he never imagined that this plan would be abused for such a reckless act.

While Pershing, dumbfounded, only blinked, MacArthur continued to speak as he wished.

“Of course, this is approximate, and the details will be adjusted flexibly from time to time depending on the situation on site.”

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President Curtis, who watched the two men argue, swallowed dryly and waited for Pershing’s words.

What kind of words will the enemy, who looked at the paper like a beast holding his breath, come out?

He dared not guess.

Eventually, Pershing opened his mouth as if letting out dry breath.

“… The risk is too great. Do you think you can afford this?”

“Once you capture the port, it’s easy after that. Even if the infrastructure is taken over, the Royal Navy will lose its place.”

“That’s not it! sh*t!”

bang-

Slamming the pile of papers on the floor, the enemy shouted. A fluttering wad of paper brought a late blizzard.

“You still don’t understand what you did? You’re gambling with the fate of the US Army, no, the US!”

“yes. It is the surest and most reliable gamble of all.”

“What the hell is that?”

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Pershing sincerely did not understand. Of course, it was the same for the president who listened to the story of the two people.

However, in front of them, the confident general continued to speak confidently, regardless of the public’s understanding.

“I have brought this war to the brink of victory.”

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Pershing thought it was true.

As Army Chief of Staff, MacArthur captured nearly all of Canada within a week and personally pursued and wiped out the remnants of the resistance up north.

In addition, the work of stationing occupied territories and additional offensives were all done by his hand.

“But why! Should my work be tarnished by the mistakes of those stupid seals? This is an honor that deserves me, no, the United States of America!”

But for all his achievements, Pershing couldn’t see the justification for making this mess.

Because of this, he criticized MacArthur with all his might.

“You are not the United States of America and you are not the US Army! I’m just a lucky kid blinded by my major!”

“The results will tell you if this is true. The only thing that is certain is that we have already crossed the Rubicon.”

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Pershing, on the other hand, only tilted his head in surprise.

What are you talking about?

“If we surrendered meekly, what would the people think of us? What will our enemies think of America?”

“A soldier must know when to retire with honor!”

“There is no honor here, and there is no profit here. There is only the miserable result of defeat.”

MacArthur trembled and shook his head.

“That has to be stopped. By any means!”

“Does the cause of risking one’s life so far remain in this war? Is there any reason to win even if you defy the law?”

“At least I am confident that I will take full responsibility.”

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Pershing’s eyes widened.

“what?”

“Doesn’t the enemy know? What have I done?”

After a brief silence, Pershing was convinced that the young general was telling the news that he was about to have a seizure.

And it was clear what action he would take.

“You’re out of your mind.”

“Feel free, Marshal. But the only thing that’s certain is that you can’t be left out of this either.”

Seeing MacArthur raising his hand to point to him, Pershing tilted his head several times.

“What do you mean, that?”

“The board has grown too big to be just that one deviation. I have a hand in politics and the Navy, and there are people in your close circle who support me. Do you think you can throw them all away and save the enemy’s throat?”

What do you mean?

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Pershing, whose instep was stamped by the ax he believed in, simply opened his mouth in amazement.

What’s wrong with this old man to get caught up in this?

It was too big of a disaster to just raise a junior in the wrong way.

“Now the die has been cast. All that remains is whether I, MacArthur, win, or whether those Raimi bastards finish what they couldn’t finish centuries ago. Now, where would you like to bet?”

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Pershing said nothing.

It’s not clear if that word means it at face value, but at least the scarecrow president was rolling his eyes as if he was seriously deciding on a bet.

* * *

London, Naval Headquarters.

“Could you say that again?”

“Literally. Japs barges into the table without knowing the subject… No, this is not it. The Japanese Navy said they would send a support squadron.”

It seemed that he had uttered too many words to retract, but Admiral Field cleared his throat.

“I have been told to send a task force consisting of one light aircraft carrier, two battlecruisers, and other cruisers and destroyers. It seems to be a reward for the support in the Pacific.”

“Of course, it’s just a trick to grab a bite from a table that’s almost done.”

Admiral Tompkinson’s candid impressions followed.

He has an aggressive voice, befitting a battlecruiser squadron commander. Still, what’s the point of not having a double bath… .

Anyway, I opened my mouth out of courtesy to strike a balance.

“This is a good support at a time when an aircraft carrier is precious. You don’t even have to deny it, do you?”

“Well, that’s right. But Lewis, you must have seen their capabilities in the Pacific.”

Admiral Field raised a grin.

He tilted his head towards me as if expecting the answer he was looking for.

“How was it?”

And I’m not so blind anymore.

“It’s a great skill, but it’s still a step behind the Royal Navy.”

“As expected. No matter how much the world’s 3rd largest navy, they are just a poor country in the Far East.”

The admiral nodded with satisfied eyes.

After a while, he turned to the crowd as if to ask for their consent. Many of them were eyes that responded to him.

Yes, I guess.

Whether that will be true in the future will depend on how we do it.

“Anyway, since they’re coming, it’s a bit like leaving them to waste.”

“Isn’t that part of the supply themselves?”

“That’s true, but can’t we show them that the Royal Navy, in spite of its overwhelming superiority, is wasting its time defending the harbor?”

Shrugging his shoulders, Admiral Fields spoke to Admiral Kelly, who was prudent.

“And long-term warfare is something that must be avoided.”

Even the commander of the mainland fleet had to admit that.

Although the United States has not suffered much due to the lack of large-scale practical experience. However, its enormous industrial productivity makes even the seasoned British Empire tense and struggling.

It’s time for the world to recognize a new strong man. Even though it’s nearing the end.

“Eventually, one day we have to move on.”

Since then, countless opinions have come and gone.

Yes, a boring experience that is still early for me… .

“Measures must be made for coastal power and air forces.”

“How about adding more Pom Pom Pos?”

“Anti-aircraft artillery alone has its limits. Wouldn’t torpedoes fly right into the ship if a bullet gets caught in the middle?”

“Torpedo boats require our destroyer fleet to work hard.”

“Measures against enemy submarines are urgently needed.”

“The route of the supply fleet… .”

want to go home.

I want to leave work intensely.

No, there is only one conclusion anyway, right? Can’t we quickly unify our opinions?

Did that kind of longing even reach out?

After an eternity of time passed, Admiral Field held his hands together and cleared his throat, as if it was time to finally get off work.

“Anyway, the forces are ready, but long-term operations are difficult. Everyone must be acutely aware that time is running out.”

All the admirals in the seat listened to the words of the 1st Navy Police. Sitting between them, I quietly gazed into his eyes.

“Fortunately, the most elite Pacific Fleet has been destroyed. All that remains of the US Navy is the Atlantic Fleet and the Commerce Destruction Cruiser Fleet.”

An admiral who takes his luck with hopeful news that is good to hear. Of course, that is not the point.

“But, as you can see from the paperwork, they are struggling to expand beyond that. It’s a yard where you can’t just wait for your opponent to come to the negotiating table. thus… .”

After shutting his mouth for a while, Admiral Field, 1st Navy Police, looked back at all the people, each with a nervous face, and said.

“We must prepare an operation to destroy the remaining US Navy. The main axis will be Task Force H under Home Fleet in the North Atlantic.”

Admiral Kelly nodded slightly.

“And the vanguard of the fleet will be the traditional battlecruiser squadron. But now things are different from before.”

Admiral Tompkinson also moved.

However, the 1st Navy Police’s gaze did not stop at him.

“Admiral Lewis, you must take charge of the new fleet.”

Clear eyes came right in front of me before I knew it.

Without even time to react, the admiral opened his mouth in a calm manner.

“From now on, I will be in charge of the 2nd Battlecruiser Squadron. Congratulations on becoming the commander of ‘The Mighty Hood’, Admiral Lewis.”

When I came to my senses, all the admirals were smiling at me.

In just one year, it was the moment when the young captain rose to the command of the squadron.