The Rise of the Empire

Judging from the current situation, the Japanese fleet is the least afraid of a decisive battle at sea! The firepower of the four last-generation quasi-dreadnoughts is already a footnote to the decisive battle. 13 or 14 battleships against the 8 battleships that came from afar, as long as they can be caught, it is almost impossible to lose! It is impossible for the Japanese not to consider such a low-risk and easy-to-operate battle! \u003c/p\u003e Therefore, Ruprecht **** judged that if the Japanese wanted to launch a surprise attack on the Russian fleet, they would choose to launch the attack while the Russian fleet was heading to the Far East. As for whether it is in the South China Sea, the East China Sea or other places, it is difficult to say. As long as Japan can severely damage the Baltic Fleet from Russia, the overall situation at sea is almost settled, as long as Vladivostok can be optimistic. \u003c/p\u003eThen the way to start the war has been determined, and the other thing that needs to be determined is the question of time. When will Japan choose to start the war? Judging from the current situation, the last two battleships ordered by the Japanese Navy will return to Japan in March next year. After arriving in Japan, after a period of rest and adaptation, they will form combat effectiveness no matter what in June. In other words, if you look at it purely from the perspective of Japan, they can launch an offensive in June. \u003c/p\u003eThe prince then considered another situation. If the Japanese army moved first, landed on the Liaodong Peninsula under the cover of the navy, and then captured Lushun Port in a short period of time, even if the Baltic Fleet came, it would only Can go to Vladivostok, and Vladivostok has a freezing period, and the Russian fleet cannot leave the port in winter. The advantage of this is that even if the Japanese navy does not intercept the opponent, Japanese maritime transportation will be safe until the end of the freezing period in Vladivostok in 1904. But the problem is that doing so is also tantamount to giving the Russians a chance to breathe. \u003c/p\u003eThe 8 warships of the Baltic Fleet plus the 4 warships of Vladivostok, this is 12 ships. If it takes a long time, what if the Americans provide Russia with a few more warships in 1904? In the case of equal strength, the odds of winning a match between the Japanese fleet and the Russian fleet are half to half, and Russia can bear the result of the fleet's defeat. But Japan is absolutely unbearable. \u003c/p\u003eFrom a strategic point of view, at the beginning of the game, the Russian fleet was divided into three parts. The Japanese fleet was concentrated together and had the strategic initiative. If the fleet is equal, then the two sides will be tied. Japan has lost its strategic advantage invisibly, and the record of defeating Lushun cannot smooth out the loss of the initiative, because the key to the navy lies in the actions of the fleet at sea. The loss of a base isn't too fatal. \u003c/p\u003eIf you consider the army, the cost of doing so will be even greater. Although Russia is fighting thousands of miles away, Japan is obviously not as good as Russia in terms of resilience. They don't want to prolong the war for too long. If the Russian fleet has always existed, then Russia has a chance of victory, and Nicholas II will fight firmly. \u003c/p\u003eIn fact, on another plane, even if Russia failed in the Battle of Fengtian, after being pushed to Tieling, the main force of the Russian army is still there, and there are still a steady stream of troops transferred from Europe. In the political crisis and national conflicts after the defeat, but the foundation is still there, which is why Earl Witte was tough enough when facing the Japanese! You won’t lose even a penny, if you don’t agree, then keep playing! \u003c/p\u003eIf the war drags on for a little longer, Japan, which is weak in energy and blood, may switch from offensive to defensive, and then consume a lot of money and manpower in the confrontation in the trenches. This is definitely not the result that Japan wants to see, so he must cleanly destroy all hopes of Russia's comeback in the shortest possible time! \u003c/p\u003eAfter some consideration,

Ruprecht**** began to write a reply to the Kaiser: "After June next year, Japan will complete its final preparations for war. They may launch a war at any time. The army will enter North Korea in large numbers and will hoard a large number of Ammunition and supplies, in this case, the Russians will soon smell the war coming. So the Baltic Fleet led by Vice Admiral Makanov will immediately go to the Far East."\u003c/p\u003e"And this time During the long voyage, some warships are destined to fail to reach their destination. What they welcome is not the welcome of friendly troops, but the ruthless artillery of the Japanese fleet! When Japan will launch a war against Russia, it depends entirely on when the Russian fleet will come to the Far East. Japan and Russia The first shot of the war will be fired at sea, it may be in the South China Sea, it may be in the Taiwan Strait, or it may be in the East China Sea!"\u003c/p\u003e "Does the Russian fleet have a chance to avoid this catastrophe?" The Kaiser's reply to the prince was very simple. \u003c/p\u003e "It's hard, unless the Russians choose to go to the Atlantic Ocean, then go around South America into the Pacific Ocean, and then follow the Pacific Ocean into Vladivostok. And this is only a possibility, even if the Japanese can't find it by scouting the Pacific Ocean The traces of the Russian fleet can still wait for the arrival of the Russian fleet outside the port of Vladivostok. The final result is nothing more than making the whole process a little more troublesome. The Japanese fleet may face a pincer attack, but the Russians still have little chance of winning. "The prince said Replying is also very simple. \u003c/p\u003e "Let us pray to Nicky (William II's name to Nicholas II.) and wish his poor fleet escape the fate of defeat under the guidance of God's glory." See Looking at William II's reply, the prince really couldn't imagine what William II was feeling when he said this sentence. Was it gloating, or did he really hope that the Russian fleet would successfully rendezvous? Maybe both? Anyway, there is no conflict, William II hopes that this war will last as long as possible! \u003c/p\u003e"May God bless General Makanov." His Royal Highness **** also expressed his faith to William II with a sense of humor. "If possible, we can actually remind the Russians and Americans, do you think it is necessary?"\u003c/p\u003e "Do what you think is right, don't worry about other consequences, and don't worry about other people's interference." William The second's reply was very simple. \u003c/p\u003e "Let Earl Schelling arrange it and let him tell Lieutenant General Essen that I can meet with him at any time." The prince closed the document in his hand and said. "Markanov, I did my best to help you and find a chance for you. Although your fleet may still suffer heavy losses, at least you can run away. Don't disappoint my expectations and efforts. "His Royal Highness was moved by his spirit of internationalism.... \u003c/p\u003eThank you for the book friend Blue Soaking Hot Spring, Traveling Slowly, Sea Boundary, Fat Cow King\u003c/a\u003e~~~! As well as the sleeping half-immortal of the book friends, with the wind? ? ? ? ? ? , Who is your 968, fanck, and Juvenile Shuang's\u003c/a\u003e support~~~! Ask for a subscription\u003c/a\u003e~~~! \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e