Anti-Japanese War: The whole world is a base vehicle

"Soviet Army?" When Admiral Kanan Ning received the telegram again, he was stunned. His face was full of shock and disbelief. He was dumbfounded for a moment.

He had always thought that this was just a simple rebel riot. After all, this kind of riot was not the first time that it had occurred in the many colonies controlled by the British Empire over the years. It had almost become commonplace. So he didn't take it seriously from the bottom of his heart, thinking that it was just a small fight and would not cause any big waves.

Even though I heard before that this rebel army seemed to have some strength, so what?

In the heart of Admiral Cannin, he was always full of confidence in the troops under his command. He firmly believed that with the combat effectiveness of the British Army, they would be able to easily destroy the enemy. He never expected that there was another hidden story behind this.

But now he was told that there was the shadow of the Soviet army behind these rebels. This news was like a bolt from the blue, and he suddenly felt a little scared.

The damn Soviet army actually extended its hands to the colonies of the British Empire. In the eyes of Admiral Canniin, this was absolutely unforgivable.

He had anticipated that the Soviets would take the opportunity to expand their red ideology, and thought that they might make some small moves elsewhere, but he never expected that the Soviets would be so bold as to directly extend their hands to his colonies. This really made him angry and annoyed, and he was extremely annoyed.

Thinking of this, Admiral Kan Anning's face became extremely ugly, so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip out.

He knew clearly that there seemed to be only two paths before him.

Either he could lead his troops back immediately, mobilize more forces, and concentrate on encircling and suppressing these rebels. But if he did so, what would he do with the situation in Oran Port?
Moreover, I don’t know if I will make it in time.

Or, they could simply ignore everything and let the rebels do whatever they want. But in that case, the consequences would be disastrous, and they would most likely lose the important city of Cairo.

You know, Cairo plays a vital role in the entire colonial layout of the British Empire. Once it is lost, it will not only cause that, but also cause a series of chain reactions.

After all, the British Empire controlled too many colonies. If the natives in other places saw how powerful the rebels in Cairo were and finally succeeded, they might follow suit and start a riot as well.

By then, if rebellions break out in various places, it would be a real problem, and the colonial rule of the entire empire would probably be on the verge of collapse.

We can't let the main forces of the British army be dispersed to various colonies to quell the rebellion, right?

In that case, the defense of the mainland would be empty. If the German army seized the opportunity to land on the British Isles at this time, wouldn't it be even more troublesome? If the mainland fell, then everything would be over.

Therefore, Admiral Cunningham knew in his heart that he had to think carefully now. Every decision was related to the future fate of the entire British Empire, and he could not act rashly. However, this dilemma really gave him a headache, and he couldn't make up his mind for a while.

However, considering the situation in Oran Port, Admiral Cannin once again fell into deep hesitation.

Here in the port of Oran, there is now a great opportunity to destroy the French fleet.

If he gave up now because of the rebels, wouldn't that be like picking up sesame seeds and losing watermelons? In his opinion, those rebels were just a mob after all. Although they seemed to have the support of the Soviet army, they would not be able to become a big force in a short time. Relatively speaking, it seemed that the matter in Oran Port was more important.

After all, if we miss this great opportunity to destroy the French fleet, it will be difficult to find such an opportunity to deal with them next time. We might have to pay a heavy price to achieve our goal.

Therefore, Admiral Kan Anning repeatedly weighed the pros and cons in his mind, his brows tightly furrowed, and it was difficult for him to make a decision for a while.

However, before Admiral Kanan Ning could make a final decision, another piece of heavy news hit him like a heavy bomb, instantly blowing him up. He was really stunned, his mind was blank, and he didn't come back to his senses for a long time.

"Say it again? What did the German army do?" Admiral Kananning's emotions suddenly got out of control. He grabbed the collar of the communications staff officer in front of him, his hands were bulging with veins due to the force, his eyes were red, and he roared like an angry lion. The sound echoed in the command post, making people's ears buzz.

"Your Excellency Commander, the German fleet has just attacked Port Said. Not only that, it also bombarded the coastal defense guns on both sides of the canal. Almost all the coastal defense guns were destroyed." The communications staff was also frightened by this sudden action. His body trembled involuntarily, but he still suppressed his fear and quickly repeated the message.

He knew very well the seriousness of the news and understood the commander's mood at the moment, so he did not dare to delay for even a second and reported it quickly.

After hearing this, Admiral Kananning felt dizzy and almost fainted. He kept cursing in his heart: "Damn it!" When did the German warships appear in the canal?
This was totally unexpected for he had not received any relevant intelligence before. How did they get there? There should have been many checkpoints and surveillance cameras along the way, so how did they get to Port Said without anyone noticing?

Moreover, he had never heard that the German army had a fleet overseas, and more importantly, there were battleships in this fleet. This was simply impossible.

Battleships are giants on the sea, with super firepower and combat effectiveness. How could the German army bring such powerful warships here quietly?

These questions were like a tangled mess, constantly entangled in Admiral Kanan Ning's mind, making him shocked and angry, and at the same time full of doubts. He didn't know what to do for a moment.

However, considering that his subordinates were loyal to him and would never dare to deceive him on such a big matter, Admiral Kananning gritted his teeth and forced himself to believe that all this was true. Although he was unwilling to accept this cruel and unexpected reality, he could not doubt the authenticity of the news. "Where did the Germans get the battleships? Could it be their Bismarck battleships?" Even so, Admiral Kananning still frowned, his face full of disbelief, and he couldn't help asking again.

There was confusion and worry in his eyes. In his cognition, he had some understanding of the situation of the German battleships, but he never expected that they would suddenly produce so many battleships at this juncture, and they appeared in Port Said. This was really beyond his expectations, so he still held a glimmer of luck in his heart, wondering if they were the battleships he was familiar with.

"Commander, we are not aware of the sudden appearance of German battleships, but according to the telegram sent from Port Said, a Bavaria-class battleship is suspected to have appeared, but it seems to have been modified. The caliber of its guns is obviously more than 380mm, and may even reach 406mm." The communications staff did not dare to slack off and spoke quickly and clearly. He knew that the commander needed accurate intelligence the most at this moment, and even if the situation he had now was not very detailed, he had to report it quickly.

Hearing this, Admiral Kananning's expression instantly became extremely ugly. His originally gloomy face was now covered with a layer of frost, with a hint of blue in the white. This was not good news. He knew very well that the larger the caliber of the ship's guns, the more fierce the firepower of the battleship and the greater the lethality. If the German army had such battleships participating in the war, it would be a huge threat to their side.

"How many ships are there?" Admiral Kan Anning took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and asked again. He had a bad feeling in his heart and was afraid to hear a number that would be even more unbearable for him.

"The exact number is unclear, but it should not be less than five battleships." The communications staff officer continued. Although his voice was steady, his words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Admiral Kanan Ning's heart hard.

Upon hearing this, Admiral Kan An Ning felt a black screen before his eyes, his body swayed, and he almost fainted again.

Five battleships? This is not a small number. What is the German army going to do? Their ambition is really big. They must have been built secretly in some secret place overseas and hidden well on weekdays. It is just the right time to take them out to attack Port Said and catch them off guard.

Considering the rebels that appeared outside Cairo, Admiral Canniin roughly guessed the other party's plan.

The German army wanted to take a two-pronged approach. On the one hand, they would use battleships to attack important ports at sea to destroy their maritime defenses and maritime transport routes. On the other hand, they would let the rebels disrupt the situation on land and attack them from both inside and outside in order to disrupt the deployment of the British army, thereby achieving their goal of controlling this area and expanding their sphere of influence. Thinking of this, Admiral Canniin felt heavier in his heart, but for a moment he could not come up with an effective response plan.

"Commander, we have to return now. Once the German fleet breaks through Port Sayed, the next target will probably be Port Alexandria, which we must not lose." At this time, a senior staff officer stood up with a serious expression, looked at Admiral Canniin, and analyzed clearly.

He knew very well what Alexandria meant to the British army. It was an extremely important strategic hub in the entire eastern Mediterranean region. If it was lost, the consequences would be disastrous. So he eagerly hoped that the commander could act decisively and return to provide assistance as soon as possible.

"And I suspect that the sudden appearance of the Italian fleet in the port of Oran must have been instigated by the German fleet. Their purpose is to delay us and prevent us from returning for reinforcements." The senior staff officer continued.

In his opinion, all this was by no means accidental. The Italian fleet would not appear here for no reason. Now that it appeared so coincidentally, it must be secretly colluding with the German fleet and wanted to cooperate to tie down the British army in the port of Oran so that the German fleet could act smoothly in Port Said.

After hearing this analysis, Admiral Kan Anning's expression became even uglier. His face was so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip out of it, and his brows were tightly furrowed.

He was not a fool, and he naturally guessed the German strategy at once. It was obvious that they wanted to disrupt the deployment of the British army and defeat them one by one. First, they wanted the Italian army to hold them back here, and then the German fleet would take advantage of the situation and sabotage other key ports to expand their advantage. This was a very good plan.

It must be said that this move was indeed ruthless, with one thing after another, making it hard to defend against. The main reason was that the German army suddenly had at least five more battleships, which was beyond his expectations. Those battleships were like the sword of Damocles hanging over his head, making him a little uneasy.

If the German army had only one or two more battleships, he might have felt that he could deal with it and would not be as panicked as he is now. But with so many of them appearing at once, the balance of combat power suddenly tilted. How could he not be panicked, and that was why he had this ugly expression now.

Thinking of this, Admiral Kananning gritted his teeth, made a prompt decision, and immediately issued an order to retreat. He shouted loudly: "Everyone, pay attention, prepare to retreat, return immediately!"

The voice echoed in the command post, revealing an unquestionable decisiveness. He knew that time was running out and he had to rush back as soon as possible to deal with the threat of the German fleet.

However, it is not easy to withdraw from the battlefield in such a short time.

After all, there is still a French fleet in the port of Oran. There have been many frictions between the two sides before. The British army has caused the French fleet to suffer a lot of losses. After such a great injustice, the French fleet will not easily let them leave intact. They will definitely take the opportunity to block them and find ways to create some trouble for the British army to vent their anger. Therefore, if the British army wants to retreat smoothly, it will take some trouble.

"The British fleet wants to escape?" Admiral Jean Soul stood in the command room, watching the movements of the British fleet on the sea, and soon realized that something was wrong. Before, the British Mediterranean Fleet was aggressive and looked like it would not stop until it sank the French fleet here.

Artillery fire continued to bombard the French fleet, and the warships also rushed forward recklessly. The offensive was so fierce that it seemed as if they would not stop until the French fleet was completely destroyed.

But at this moment, the attack of the British fleet suddenly became powerless. The shells came sparsely, and the warships no longer advanced forward as bravely as before, but began to retreat slowly, obviously wanting to retreat.

Faced with this situation, Admiral Sur snorted in his heart, thinking: "Humph, want to run? How can it be so easy!"

How could he let the other side get what they wanted? The British army had caused them many losses before, and now they finally got this opportunity. It would be too frustrating if they just watched the British fleet get away. So he immediately ordered without hesitation to let all the warships leave the port and fight back.

At his command, the warships of the French fleet started one after another. Like awakened steel behemoths, each warship spewed out thick black smoke and headed towards the port.

The sailors on the ship also quickly entered combat mode, taking their positions, operating the artillery, loading shells, and preparing to strike the British fleet head-on, letting them know that it was impossible to escape easily from here. (End of this chapter)