The Rise of the Empire

"Damn it, it is said that we helped the Japanese buy these two warships! Are those politicians in Washington all brain-dead? They don't know that there is a conflict between us and the Japanese?" Benson said in the US embassy in Germany. The major corrected himself comparing several photos.

When Roosevelt and others were in Bavaria, His Royal Highness had hinted several times that the Americans would regret this action. But neither Roosevelt, Day, nor the President of the United States in the White House expected this retribution to come so quickly! Less than two months after Roosevelt returned to the United States, something happened in Hawaii, and then Japan decisively sent warships to confront it.

According to the understanding of the Americans, I just helped you, and you sent the battleship directly to my door. what do you mean? Thinking that he was still helping the Japanese buy ships a few months ago, Roosevelt felt like he ate flies.

However, compared to Day, Roosevelt is currently at most disgusting himself. Because the board finally hit Day, yes, the US delegation to Germany is a secret, but there is no impenetrable wall in this world, there will always be some people who will know, and these insiders will see that their efforts have not been rewarded , then naturally they will go to analyze the problem, and then find a scapegoat. It is a pity that Day is the captain, who else to look for? Of course, Ambassador Hay, who has been advocating cooperation between the United States and Britain, has also been affected. This is not because his identity has been exposed, but because his rhetoric has dissatisfied many people.

Since the relationship with Japan is somewhat tense, the Americans must be prepared with both hands, and taking the opportunity to collect information on Japanese warships is one of the preparations. Roosevelt himself issued the order. And the executor is Benson. Unlike others, the American military attache in Germany hated Britain very much, and by the way also hated Japan, the younger brother supported by Britain. I rather like Germany.

After receiving the task, he began to look for suitable prey with a camera in one hand and banknotes in the other. By chance, he came into contact with Baron Vittorio, the designer of the cruiser Nisshin. And when the latter revealed the news that Bavaria will conduct a new turret shooting experiment recently, and the turret used is almost the same structure as the 2nd-level main gun turret on the Nisshin. Comrade Benson was excited, and immediately sent 1,000 US dollars, expressing his willingness to visit. The baron, who had drunk a little at the time, slipped the check into his pocket.

In this experiment, Benson was surprised to find that the double-mounted turret firing at full speed could actually reach 3 shells per minute! This rate of fire is at least twice that of the current 8-inch guns in the United States! The newly commissioned Brooklyn has only just reached a rate of fire of 1.5 rounds a minute! If so. The actual projection volume of the six 8-inch guns on the sidestring of the Brooklyn is not as good as the four 8-inch guns of the Nisshin. And this is only the second-level main gun of the Nisshin, and they still have four 10-inch guns! What a sad story!

Shocked, Benson sent the information to the country while looking for a way to get a closer look at the two warships. So he once again found Mr. Baron who had a deal with him. Take 10 photos for $5,000, do it! Benson made the request in a very tactful tone. The baron said that he needs to convince the people in the shipyard, and it takes time and money to convince these people. So Benson spent another $5,000. Gained the opportunity to visit around the battleship.

Knowing the height of the surrounding tower cranes and the data of reference objects, the basic appearance data of the warship can be obtained through a simple geometric calculation, and then through some other data, at least the basic identification is not a problem, and through several contacts and Spying, Benson also had a general understanding of the performance of this battleship.

When the ambassador to Germany asked about his attitude towards the warship. Benson's answer was simple.

"One Nisshin can deal with Brooklyn and New York at the same time. One Japanese cruiser can wipe out our entire Far East fleet, and then go back to replenish the shells. After simple repairs, we can attack again!" Benson said shortly. A few short sentences made Mr. Ambassador almost pee out of fear!

In fact, what Benson said is not wrong. The rate of fire of the Brooklyn's main guns is already scumbag compared to that of the Nisshin. And the earlier New York number is definitely more scumbag! The firepower of the main gun is not as good as that of the opponent, and the secondary guns on the New York are 12 4-inch guns, and the Brooklyn has 12 5-inch guns. Compared with the 20 105MM guns on the Nisshin, there is not much advantage..... ..

Not to mention protection. New York's Armored Division 4-inch non-hardened armor! This thing can barely block a high-explosive bomb. The Brooklyn is hardened armor, but the armor belt is only 3 inches... Relying on the dome armor, the defense of the core cabin is enough, but the waterline is estimated to be sieved. Benson is really not optimistic about these two armored cruisers. As for the group of garbage in the Far East, let alone!

"Then what would happen if the Japanese got two cruisers?" The ambassador's voice trembled slightly. Benson's answer seemed too terrifying to him.

"Then all our cruisers that can go to the Far East can't defeat the Japanese fleet! Moreover, the average speed of the Japanese fleet is over 19 knots. Relying on their geographical advantages, their combat effectiveness is more terrifying than it appears on paper!" Benson rolled his eyes. Some said weakly.

"This is a very serious threat to our future strategy in Hawaii. Our closeness to the United Kingdom has not benefited, but has damaged the interests of the United States in the Far East." The ambassador raised his eyes and said.

A steady stream of intelligence was sent from Germany to Washington. And this information finally appeared on Roosevelt's desk. Look at the report on the confrontation between the US and Japanese fleets in Hawaii, and then look at the two huge photos of warships on the desk. Roosevelt's intestines are a little green now that he regrets it! What the fuck is this called!

He even understood a little bit now what Simpson said when he talked about the Bavarian prince. The prince's views on some issues were simply terrifying, like a prophet! Almost everything he predicted came true in the not-too-distant future.

At this time, Roosevelt once again saw the scene when he was going to visit the prince before he left. The prince pointed to the Far East on the distant map with his hand, and then drew a big circle, with a strange feeling. He said with a smile: "You will regret the decision you made today. The gate of the Far East may close soon!" And now this situation is gradually becoming a reality!

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