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Text Chapter 1,219 The United States and Britain Combined Fleet

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    British Lord of the Admiralty John.  After Sir Fisher finished speaking, Prime Minister Asqui couldn't help but frowned. He had listened to Foreign Secretary Edward.  After Sir Gray's words, he actually felt a little moved in his heart.  Although sending a fleet to North America for a decisive battle with the Chinese Navy will definitely cause some losses, if it can revive the morale of the British people and the army and once again allow Britain to regain the glory of the Victorian era, it is completely worth it.  of!  However, Lord Admiral John.  The problem pointed out by Sir Fisher also needs to be considered. The current British Royal Navy is no longer what it used to be. There are only 22 battleships and 1 battlecruiser left, which is not enough for the British Navy to seek world hegemony.  At least, the strength of the British Navy has now fallen behind the US Navy and the Chinese Navy, ranking third in the world!

    "Your Excellency Prime Minister, the strength of the Royal Navy has declined a lot, which is very detrimental to Britain's global status! If we can take advantage of this opportunity, let the U.S. Navy and the Chinese Navy compete with each other and consume each other.  If so, maybe we still have a chance to rise again!" Colonial Secretary George.  Nathaniel.  Marquis Curzon said.  The British Navy is the main force that maintains Britain's vast overseas colonies. The collapse of the colonial system that Britain has painstakingly constructed is actually closely related to the decline of the British Navy's strength.

    Prime Minister Asquith nodded.  During the war, both China and the Allies were enemies of Britain.  However, if the Allies could win the war, then the former allies would certainly turn into Britain's competitors.  In particular, the United States, with its strong industrial and military strength, will become Britain's number one opponent and will seriously threaten Britain's status!

    "Everyone, although the United States poses a great threat to us, it will have to wait until the end of the war. If we fail in this war, we will lose more! Therefore, I think that the contradiction between us and the United States can  For the time being, we must find a way to win this war first!" Foreign Secretary Edward.  said Sir Grey.

    "Hmph! The Chinese expeditionary fleet only has one battleship. The strength of the U.S. Navy is enough to defeat or even annihilate this fleet. The Americans still want to drag us into the water at this time. This is obviously out of good intentions!"  Lord of the Admiralty John.  Sir Fisher said bitterly.  As the Lord of the Admiralty, he cares very much about every battleship when the strength of the British Royal Navy is greatly damaged!

    "Sir Fisher, in the last North Sea Battle, the U.S. Navy also sent a fleet to support us. Logically speaking, we should also send a fleet to help the Americans! In addition, since the U.S. Navy already has a good chance of winning  , even if we send a fleet to North America, there won¡¯t be much danger! Moreover, if the coalition formed by us and the Americans can defeat the Chinese in this naval battle, it will help improve the morale of our people and the army, and improve the morale of our people and the army.  Britain's international status is very helpful!" Edward.  said Sir Grey.

    "What if the Americans use us as cannon fodder?" John.  asked Sir Fisher.  Now it seems that the Americans may have this idea, which makes the British Royal Navy have to pay attention!

    "I don't think our commander is a fool, right? We can give orders to the commander of the fleet sent to North America, and we don't have to accept any request that harms the interests of the British Empire. By then, the Americans will have nothing to do with us! In addition,  , considering that the strength of the Royal Navy has not yet recovered, the size of the fleet we dispatch this time can be appropriately controlled, and just send a few battleships to support the situation!" Edward.  Sir Gray said with a smile.  As long as the British side handles it properly, it can completely avoid being used as cannon fodder.  Anyway, as long as the fleet is sent there, the British Navy can also share part of the credit for the US Navy's defeat of the Chinese Navy this time.  In this case, the British government will have an explanation for the British people who are eager to win the war!

    Lord of the Admiralty John.  Sir Fisher nodded too.  It is not impossible to send a few warships to North America to support the scene.  In addition, as long as the generals who serve as fleet commanders are smart, they will not be fooled by those Americans!

    "If that's the case, then I have no objection! In addition to the battleships that must be left behind to suppress the German Navy, the Royal Navy can send a fleet of 6 battleships to North America!" John.  said Sir Fisher.

    "Well, this matter is settled! The Royal Navy will send a fleet and the US Navy to form a joint fleet to jointly deal with the Chinese! And let the fleet commander adapt to the situation and not be taken advantage of by those American upstarts! I believe,  In this naval battle, we can defeat the Chinese. By then, we will not be far from winning this world war. We will definitely be able to restore the glory of the British Empire!British Prime Minister Asquith said excitedly.

    Everyone immediately applauded and everyone¡¯s faces were filled with excited smiles.  In their view, the expedition fleet dispatched by the Chinese Navy this time is too weak.  This will directly lead to the Chinese navy's disastrous defeat in this decisive naval battle, thus affecting the outcome of the entire world war.  This naval battle will also become a turning point in this world war.

    "Sir Edward Grey, please contact the United States and tell them that we agree to their request and will form a joint fleet with them to fight against the Chinese." Prime Minister Asquith said.

    "Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister!" Edward.  said Sir Grey.  Although there were arguments, in general, it was similar to his suggestion, which made him very satisfied.  If this naval battle is won, he, who advocates the establishment of a joint fleet with the United States, will also become a hero!  Of course, if he fails, he will become a sinner!  However, with an absolute advantage, will they lose?

    That night, Edward.  Sir Gray made an appointment with Jonathan, the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom, and expressed that the British government agreed to send a fleet to form a joint fleet with the United States to jointly fight against the Chinese.  However, due to the great loss of the British Royal Navy, only 6 battleships can be dispatched this time. The main force against the Chinese is still the US Navy!

    Ambassador Jonathan expressed his gratitude to the British government for extending a helping hand, but was a little dissatisfied with the British Navy only sending 6 battleships.  Think back to the original Battle of the North Sea, the U.S. Navy sent five of its most powerful battleships to help Britain.  Now Britain only dispatches 6 battleships, which is too few!  However, considering that the British Navy is no longer the best in the world, the British Navy lost almost all its advanced warships in the Battle of Sicily.  When they want to suppress the German Navy at the same time, sending 6 more battleships to join the combined fleet is already their best effort!

    British Lord of the Admiralty John.  Sir Fisher summoned John that night.  Germany.  Admiral Roback.  This time, he will be in charge of commanding the fleet dispatched by the Royal Navy to North America.  John.  Sir Fisher directly high-speed John.  Germany.  Admiral Roback, the fleet sent by the Royal Navy to North America this time is just to assist the US Navy and prop up the scene.

    "General Roback, you know the current situation of the Royal Navy very well. After the Battle of the North Sea and the Battle of Sicily, the Royal Navy has been greatly weakened! This time the US government asked us to join the Combined Fleet, which is obviously malicious.  . Therefore, as the fleet commander this time, you must find a way to preserve the strength of the Royal Navy as much as possible and not fight head-on with the Chinese! I can give you authorization. Once the Americans have us as cannon fodder, you  You can reject the unreasonable demands of Americans!" John.  Sir Fisher said solemnly.

    "Yes, Sir! I will do my best to bring the fleet back intact! However, the expedition fleet dispatched by the Chinese Navy are all powerful battleships. The remaining battleships of the Royal Navy may not be able to compare with the Chinese. I hope  The battleships sent to North America are all the most advanced battleships!" John.  Germany.  Admiral Roback said.  If the performance gap is too big, it may not even be possible to escape.

    "I know, I will choose the most powerful battleship in the Royal Navy for you!" John.  Sir Fisher said!

    Among the battleships currently in service in the British Royal Navy, battleships equipped with 305 mm caliber main guns account for the vast majority, and the new battleships have already been almost worn out.  Although John.  Sir Fisher tried his best, but the six battleships deployed were still somewhat unsatisfactory.  It would be great if the British Navy's Revenge-class battleships could be put into service ahead of schedule.  The Revenge-class battleship is a more powerful battleship than the Queen Elizabeth-class battleship.  However, if the 'Revenge-class battleship is to be put into service, it will take at least more than a year!  After a day of thinking, John.  Sir Fisher finally determined the list of capital ships to be sent to North America.  The six battleships are the battleship Queen Elizabeth, the battleship Marlborough, the battleship Ayling, the battleship Ajax, the battleship King George V and the battleship Hercules.  , battleship!  This is already the most powerful fleet that the British Royal Navy can put together!
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