"William, this will cause some losses to the private armies of our major companies. In fact, this is completely avoidable." Gale put the company report aside and raised his objection.

He didn't understand why Sheffield took the initiative to cater to the needs of the navy and took away jobs belonging to the expeditionary force that had not yet set off, and there was no benefit at all.

Sheffield smiled, looked at the green leaves of the big tree in the manor, shook his head and said, "It is to make most people feel that the army is not actually important, and this is also true in a sense. Regarding the geographical location of our United States,

He said that the navy is indeed a priority. Sea power is indeed more important. Mexico poses no threat to us on land. As for Canada, the federal government does not dare to go against the British, at least not now."

"And the expeditionary force will definitely set off, but our private armed forces will indeed land immediately. There may be some losses at the beginning, but compared with the gains, it will all be worth it."

That’s all. Apart from what I can tell Gale, there are of course other reasons. A strong navy can threaten other countries, but a strong army can threaten internal opponents. Considering the worst case scenario,

If there is another Civil War, the navy's warships cannot go ashore, and the navy's position does not need to be considered.

And if the worst happens, it's not like thirty years ago, when we were still shooting at each other with guns. Now, as long as the United Company can make tractors, it can make tanks.

At that time, the Army's position had to be considered, so the Navy wanted to squeeze out the Army and make the Army dispensable. This was a good thing for the entire South, because citizens in the Southern states were easier to mobilize. This was reflected in the National Rifle Association's

You can see it on your membership page.

The Army should be squeezed out. It should only have tens of thousands of people. Only the small Army can be penetrated. The Sheffield United Company has been sponsoring citizens to attend military schools. Although it has not yet borne fruit, it will.

Such a day.

What does the slight loss that may occur count? Who said that no one will die in a war? Although it is true that no one in the Navy has been killed at present, and it maintains a posture of zero casualties.

Since the private armed forces were ready to take advantage of the chaos, they were absorbed by the U.S. Navy fleet halfway. They were officially added to the order of battle. Why should they have a more formal name? After thinking hard, Sheffield's call back

It wrote, "Let's call it the Texas Regiment. Anyway, it is indeed the descendant of that group of people, with the regiment and company as the second-level unit."

"Isn't that the name of the Allied Legion?" Gale grinned secretly, as the name seemed a bit counterintuitive.

"What are you thinking about? It's just a name. The real Texas Legion is still in Texas. It's an armed force directly under the state, not a joint company." Sheffield frowned, he had to criticize

Gale’s misunderstanding, “Although United Company has always been a model supporter of the military, helping military families solve employment problems.”

Sheffield is not very good at fighting, and even the names are copied, but that's the general meaning. John Connor can fight, at least compared to the wars that have not required the army for many years, this German army belonging to major companies

The Texas Legion, after all, often suppresses the bastards who are eyeing overseas assets, so it can be considered as having combat experience.

Although the real successor to the Texas Army is still in the state and is called the Texas State Guard. This is the real successor to the Texas Army, including six regiments. The Alamo Guard is stationed in San Antonio, Colorado.

Perth Christi, Weslaco, Zapata. Travis Rifles in Brownwood, Clifton, Killeen, Waco, San Marcos, Austin.

The Panther City Defense Force is stationed in Arlington, Fort Worth, Denton, Wichita Falls, and Mineral Wells. The Texas Rangers are stationed in Houston, Bryan, Huntsville, Beaumont, and Port Arthur.

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The Parsons Regiment is stationed in Dallas, Grand Prairie, Methodist, Kilgore, and New Boston. The Iron Regiment is stationed in Lubbock, El Paso, Midland, and Amarillo.

On the blockade fleet, many naval officers admired such a sophisticated civilian armed force, and immediately began to formulate combat plans with great interest. They did not say that the army was not required to appear. The army could naturally appear, but they did not want to

It is necessary for the Army to show its importance and make it an alternative choice, but not important.

It has to be said that Sheffield has seen through the superficial harmony and secret intrigues among the various military services, and accurately caught the ball kicked by the Navy to express his support for the Navy.

Fleet Commander Thompson sighed. He didn't like this kind of subordinate deep down in his heart. However, many naval officers and soldiers had reached a consensus, and the Texas Army also responded enthusiastically, so this was the only way to do it.

The warm atmosphere of the crowd caused the already hot Caribbean Sea to rise in temperature. Even the Spanish fleet huddled in the port had a hard time. Although the sky was clear and the sun was shining brightly, above the heads of every Spanish naval soldier,

But it seemed like dark clouds were gathering, and no one had a smile on their face.

In the end, Thompson, the commander of the blockade fleet, formulated a plan to divide the forces. Fifteen battleships, including four battleships, were used as the main fleet to continue to formulate blockade missions to prevent the Spanish fleet from breaking out. Some other battleships helped the Texas Legion in Guantánamo.

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Thompson felt that it was possible for the Spanish fleet to break through. Although they had just made strategic maneuvers all the way and entered the port of Santiago not long ago, there was no conflict. The battlefield was changing rapidly, and who knew what his opponent was thinking.

From this time on, the Spanish-American War was different from history, and no one knew the impact it would have. According to the order of General Thompson, commander of the blockade fleet, the warships supporting the fleet quickly and not long ago were civilian armed

The Texas legions converged and chose to land at Guantanamo Bay.

For naval officers and soldiers, it doesn't matter who they cooperate with. Anyway, the Army of the United States may not be very powerful in combat effectiveness.

In the big waves, these battleships did not disgrace the reputation of the United States' industry. Although the battleship speed was increased to the maximum, and the billowing smoke clearly guided the opponent's own actions, they appeared to be extremely stable.

Suspected traces of a US military landing force appeared off the coast of Guantanamo. This news stimulated the nerves of the Spanish fleet trapped in the port. Moreover, according to the report, the US landing force seemed to be covered by a large number of warships, so the United States was still blocked outside the port.

Blockade the fleet will reduce its strength to a certain extent.

The current situation is obvious. Once the US military successfully lands on land, and coupled with the uncontrollable Cuban rebels, the Spanish army will be attacked from both sides. Do you expect more than 200,000 Spanish troops on the island of Cuba? What if?

They really have a very strong combat power. Even if they don't need the fleet to come to support, relying on the foundation of the island of Cuba, they should have quelled the resistance of the Cubans long ago. Are they still waiting for the fleet to come to support?

At this critical moment, the Spanish Navy also showed contradictions between land and sea. In the eyes of Spanish naval officers and soldiers, the 200,000-strong army was unable to suppress the Cuban rebel army brothers. Their combat effectiveness could not be trusted.

Once the US landing force actually lands, will the army, whose combat effectiveness is doubtful, be defeated thousands of miles away, leaving the fleet trapped in the port to be attacked from both the sea and the land? Rather than surrendering, it is better to give it a try and seize the slim chance to defend the Spanish navy.

glory.

Cervera arranged the fleet in a single column, with his flagship at the front and the two faster destroyers at the end. The shiny black hull had a huge ship's head with the Spanish coat of arms and coat of arms.

From the shining golden light to the huge smooth flag fluttering proudly on the mast top to the colorful awnings on the deck, they express grandeur and chivalry, as well as a proud challenge.

"After this naval battle, the four hundred years of glory of the entire country of Spain will never return. Let the main guns of the United States Navy fleet serve as the last echo of farewell to the entire former empire!" General Thompson, commander of the blockade fleet, learned that

After the Spanish fleet in the Port of Santiago began to break through and opened fire first, not only was there no trace of anger on his face, but he was high-spirited and happy that God had given him the opportunity to bury Spain.

Following his order, U.S. Navy warships began to fire one after another, sparks bloomed on the vast sea, and huge thunder at sea spread far away and could be heard several kilometers inland.

Amidst the majestic thunder, the muzzle fire lit up a large area of ​​​​the sea in an instant. Even more than ten nautical miles away, people could still clearly hear the roar that broke the silence. For the first time, the two Indiana-class battleships

There was a slight interval between the salvos of heavy artillery, and then the sea almost fell silent, leaving only the special sound of heavy artillery shells streaking through the air.

Although a support fleet was separated to help with the landing, the main fleet in Thompson's hands was still not something that the Spanish fleet could deal with. After the second salvo of main guns, the two battleships attacked each other's large battleships with their main guns, and with

The secondary guns deal with those small warships.

Other U.S. Navy warships are also approaching rapidly. This naval battle looks chaotic, but the U.S. Navy, which has an absolute advantage in strength, has ample opportunities to make mistakes, while their opponent, the Spanish fleet, cannot make any mistakes.

This itself is not a fair naval battle, let alone how can there be so much fairness in the world.
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