Chapter 528: A Perfect Raid that only Exists in Theory

Murat and Jacob couldn't help but stand in awe after hearing that Randall, who usually didn't look like a "bloody man", made a firm speech at this moment as if he was ready to die.

Some crew members who were closer on the bridge also raised their chests proudly after seeing how brave their captain was, as if they had received some honor.

But the next second after Randall finished saying this, he sighed in a voice that only Murat and Jacob could hear:

"But I really don't know how to win this battle."

Murat, Jacob: "."

Seeing the uneasy expressions on their faces, Randall said nonchalantly:

"You two can laugh if you want to. But when we start fighting, I guess you won't have time to laugh or you won't be able to laugh."

"Colonel Randall, your speaking skills are not much better than those of Boss." Murat forced his face to suppress his smile, and then said.

He naturally knew that this was not the right time to laugh. After all, the captain's seat was in the most conspicuous place on the bridge, and everyone on the bridge could see him when he smiled.

It was rare for Jacob to speak sharply and comment: "The previous sentence still had the feeling of sacrificing one's life for righteousness. I was still moved, maybe I had to squeeze out two tears, but as a result, the entire second sentence of yours collapsed. "

Hearing Jacob's words, Randall immediately shook his head:

"No, I mean what I said seriously. First of all, you must have a correct attitude. You must not be timid before fighting, but you must also think rationally after that, because fleet battles cannot be won by a passionate 'magic blessing'."

"So you think we have no chance of winning this battle?" Murat asked.

"I cannot directly make a judgment like 'no chance of winning'. I can only explain from an objective perspective that there is indeed a certain gap between our combat power and that of the enemy."

Randall answered, raising his hand to summon a holographic screen.

"You just saw the number of fleets we have in the organization table. One Infinity, six battleships, ten heavy cruisers, twenty-two light cruisers, seventy-five destroyers and frigates, that's all. I can't make more boats.

As for the garrison fleet of the Rubian System Autonomous Government, although many warships defected after the armed rebellion in the system, they still have at least a force close to a standard fleet under their control.

The gap between us and the garrison fleet is also mainly reflected in the capital ships. There are twenty-four fewer battleships than them and thirty heavy cruisers. Not to mention light cruisers and escort formations. Although there is a gap, Still acceptable”

After hearing Randall's words, Murat and the others also turned their attention to the 'enemy ship information' on the holographic screen, and the former continued to speak:

"Do you two know about the historical 'Taffy3'?"

Murat: "What the hell?"

Randall rolled his eyes helplessly, and then looked at Jacob with hopeful eyes, but the pilot of the heavy armored combat boat did not say the answer he wanted, but showed a silly smile, Then he scratched his head sheepishly.

"Hey, Colonel, I don't know either."

"Tsk, don't today's military academies even teach "History of Human War"?"

Murat: "As for the Mobile Armor Academy, there is indeed no such course. I only know how to teach HCP after I go in and finish it."

Jacob: "You don't even need to go to school to fly a high-speed reconnaissance aircraft. As long as you are brave enough, you can fly after a few months of training."

The two people's answers made Randall not know what to say for a moment, but he quickly adjusted and started educating these two 'mud-legged' people.

"This is a story that happened during a world war during the Blue Star period. The official name of 'Taffy3' should be TF77.4.3 - the third team of the fourth group of Task Force 77.

The experience of this team at that time was somewhat similar to ours. A small fleet whose overall strength was not very strong and was ranked third in the battle order faced an enemy main fleet that could be said to be one of the best on paper at the time. We meet on a narrow road.

In this situation where there was a huge gap in strength between the two sides, ‘Taffy3’, which had no retreat, chose to charge towards the opposite ‘giant’.”

If they had heard this story before, Murat and Jacob might not have felt much about it. After all, this ancient battle was too long ago, and unlike naval officers, they were not familiar with various events in human history. The navy of this era has an obsession.

But after discovering that their situation was quite similar to this small fleet in history, the two of them couldn't help but put themselves into it.

Murat couldn't help but ask: "Colonel, what is the final result of this battle?"

"'Taffy3' was severely damaged, and the escort destroyer suffered heavy casualties. However, they persisted until support arrived, and finally forced back the enemy fleet, which also indirectly affected the outcome of the entire battle."

"It doesn't sound like a bad ending." Murat said happily, and Jacob nodded in agreement.

"You're right. It really can't be considered a bad ending. It can even be said to be a classic battle of 'victory with less' and 'four or two moves a thousand pounds'."

Randall was noncommittal about the two people's views, but then he added with a wicked smile:

"However, the 'carrier-based aircraft' in this fleet, whose functions and responsibilities are similar to those of HCP and heavy armored combat craft, suffered a lot of losses in the battle."

Murat, Jacob: "."

"Hahahaha~" Seeing the expressions on the two of them as if they had eaten what Ollie had given them, Randall finally laughed out loud.

The somewhat speechless Murat ignored Randall's joke, returned his attention to the 'enemy ship information' on the holographic screen, and quickly said:

"Colonel, I think that although there is indeed a strength gap between us and the garrison fleet, if you think about it carefully, it is not that big. The combat effectiveness of the Infinity cannot be underestimated, and we also have heavy armored combat boats that can make up for part of it. Anti-ship force.

If we start a battle with the garrison fleet like this, there is no chance of winning. If you command it properly and we have better luck, I think we might even be able to win this battle. "

Randall was not surprised by Murat's words. Although the other party was not from the navy, he had been in the Atlas combat force for so long, so he was still somewhat 'under the influence' and knew how to evaluate the strength gap between the two sides.

"You are right. With the Infinity and the group of experts you have brought, we do not have no chance of winning in a direct confrontation, and the chance of winning is not small."

Randall nodded and agreed with Murat's point of view, and then continued:

"But what we need to do is not simply to hold on until support arrives, or to win the battle, but to carry out a perfect raid that only exists in theory."