LRAB #683 - Chapter 683: Was the battle of Gaza deliberately postponed? Freedom of Navigation Program vs.
#683 - Chapter 683: Was the battle of Gaza deliberately postponed? Freedom of Navigation Program vs.
Last time, although Gaza launched an attack, North America, due to a series of reasons, was unable to help. However, the top levels of North America were very clear -- as long as Israel had nuclear weapons, it could not be destroyed.
But this time…
It's different!
Losing the trump card of nuclear weapons, Papa will die without a burial place!
What son would ignore his father's life or death?
“Multiple aircraft carrier formations from our side have already departed from different naval ports, including the East Coast…”
The aircraft carrier formation departing from the East Coast can provide support after entering the Mediterranean Sea via the Atlantic Ocean and the Strait of Gibraltar.
But there's a problem!
North America no longer has overseas bases in Europe.
It can only rely on aircraft carrier formations for support.
And it will take at least a few days for the aircraft carrier to take this sea route to enter the Mediterranean Sea to support Israel.
In terms of conventional military strength, Israel can't beat the countries in the Middle East, let alone just Gaza!
Once nuclear deterrence is lost, how many days can conventional warfare last…
Impossible!
With Israel's small area, even if Gaza takes action, it won't last three days.
“What?”
Hearing the message just reported by the Director of Mossad, the Israeli Prime Minister was overjoyed: “Mr. President, please be sure to provide full support!”
“Can you hold on until our aircraft carrier formation arrives?”
“Yes!”
New message!
The Middle Eastern countries issued a statement saying that this is Gaza's grievance and that all countries will not intervene.
Why?
In fact, it is a secret request from major powers.
First, once Israel loses its nuclear deterrence, Gaza has the ability to crush its opponent.
Second.
If all the Middle Eastern countries participate in this war, they will inevitably demand benefits after the war.
Divide the spoils?
Then what should Gaza do?
The other countries nominally say they are helping Gaza to fight the enemy together, but they will definitely divide the spoils afterwards -- greed is their nature!
All in all.
Major powers warned Middle Eastern countries not to participate in the war or divide the spoils, so as not to trigger internal conflicts in the Middle East.
After the Middle Eastern countries issued their statements, Gaza also issued a statement.
Declaring.
That it will reclaim the lost land in five days!
Israel has been disarmed of nuclear weapons. It is said that Gaza should immediately take action and take the opportunity to beat a dog in the water.
But…
I don't know why it was postponed to five days later.
The reason is unknown.
But for Israel, it is definitely good news!
These five days are enough for the North American aircraft carrier formation to arrive in the Mediterranean Sea to provide support.
“Great!”
The North American President finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Hanging up the phone, he looked at Warren: “Order! Two aircraft carrier formations, go to the Mediterranean immediately, and provide full support…”
Suddenly!
Before the President could finish speaking, the phone on his desk rang.
He picked up the phone.
“Mr. President, it's not good… something big has happened!” It was Howard's voice, obviously trembling.
“What's the matter?”
The President had a bad feeling.
“China… high-resolution satellites have photographed China's aircraft carrier formation!”
“Huh?!”
The President was stunned.
Although he felt that China's statement could not be a lie, based on various realistic factors, there was no reason for China to really have an aircraft carrier.
In short.
For the past 20+ hours, his heart has been very contradictory.
Until this moment…
Hearing Howard's detailed report, his thinking almost crashed in an instant.
China really has an aircraft carrier?!
Not only that.
It even completely formed an aircraft carrier battle group!
Not to mention the existing Type 055 and Type 077, there is also a replenishment ship estimated to be over 50,000 tons, and a sci-fi-looking…
Strategic nuclear submarine?!
“Mr. President!”
At this time.
Howard's voice changed: “Latest news! China has three aircraft carrier formations, two of which… are heading south at full speed!”
“What does that mean?” The President's heart skipped a beat.
“With the configuration of China's aircraft carrier formation, two can control the East China Sea and the South China Sea, and these two heading south… one of them may not be going to the South China Sea!”
If not the South China Sea, where else could they go?
Thinking about Gaza's statement, not immediately beating a dog in the water, but claiming five days later…
“China's formation… how fast is it?” the President asked blankly.
“Very fast!”
Howard looked at a piece of intelligence that had just been sent: “Damn it! Their replenishment ship… is also nuclear-powered!”
“Huh?!” The President was shocked.
“The speed of the entire formation is more than 30% faster than ours!”
It's…
Very shocking!
The speed of the aircraft carrier and the entire formation is different.
If the speed of some ships is not as fast as the maximum speed of the aircraft carrier, the aircraft carrier cannot travel at full speed.
But!
Through satellite monitoring, further analysis revealed that China's replenishment ship…
Is actually nuclear-powered!
As long as the power is strong enough, the speed can be increased.
As a result, the aircraft carrier formation's speed exceeds 38 knots!
Once the formation travels at full speed, it is 1,700 kilometers a day!
From the East Coast of North America to the Mediterranean Sea, compared to from the East China Sea of China to the Mediterranean Sea, the distance is indeed much closer, but if the speed is taken into account… the two sides will arrive in the Mediterranean Sea area almost one after the other.
Therefore!
Gaza postponed the attack for five days, waiting for the aircraft carrier battle group.
Further.
If Gaza had acted immediately, the North American aircraft carrier formation would not have arrived, and Israel would have been finished, right?
Even if the North American aircraft carrier formation arrived, it would have been too late.
Why wait?
“Damn it!”
The President's face was ugly, and he gritted his teeth and said: “It's not for Gaza to deal with Israel, but… deliberately delaying it until five days later, China wants to use their aircraft carrier formation to confront us head-on!”
Aren't you going to help Israel?
I'm going too!
Try it if you have the ability!
Either, North America will have a head-on confrontation with China.
Or.
The North American aircraft carrier formation has clearly entered the Mediterranean Sea, but can only watch… Gaza beat Israel!
As long as North America dares to provide support, China will immediately take action!
“Mr. President…”
On the other end of the phone.
Howard said blankly: “According to known basic data, the strength of China's aircraft carrier formation… exceeds ours!”
“So what?”
The President's face was ashen, and he resolutely said: “They only have three ships!”
North America has 11 aircraft carrier formations.
For this freedom of navigation, they have been fully maintained in advance, and all aircraft carriers can be dispatched.
Freedom of navigation will continue!
This means that China must have two formations to maintain the East China Sea and the South China Sea at the same time -- only one is transferred to the Mediterranean Sea.
“Warren!”
The President's eyes were cold: “Modify the order! Transfer three more formations to the Mediterranean Sea!”
Originally.
All 11 aircraft carrier formations were going to freedom of navigation.
He decided to send three more formations, a total of five, to the Mediterranean Sea.
Six aircraft carrier formations will continue the freedom of navigation and continue the deterrence plan against China.
China's aircraft carrier battle group is stronger?
But after all, there is only one aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean Sea.
And North America…
Has as many as five formations!
He doesn't believe that China can fight five at once!
The key is that he has no choice, whether it is the public opinion in North America, staring at this freedom of navigation plan, or Gaza deliberately postponing it for five days, making the whole world understand -- they are waiting for North America to pass.
China has taken a tough stance, if North America does not respond…
How can he gain a foothold?
This President will definitely step down!