This fleet of two threatening warships, coupled with dozens of cargo ships, suddenly appeared, which surprised the US Navy fleet that executed the blockade on the calm seas of the Caribbean Sea. If it weren't for the Stars and Stripes flying above this fleet, they thought the information was wrong, and the Spanish fleet still has unknown power, maybe there are any plans.

After being reported to the commander of the fleet commander Thompson, Thompson, who is on the New York armored cruiser, listened to the report of the navy staff around him, and he was surprised and asked, "On such a large scale? Do they belong to the United Fruit Company?"

"Yes, General Thompson." The Navy chief of staff was also a little surprised. "At present, the feeling of revenge on Spain in the United States has led many people to voluntarily organize armed forces to fight in the name of private individuals. Our Deputy Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Roosevelt, is One of them, but volunteers on such a large scale, is indeed not very common. "

It ’s not so common. I have n’t seen it at all. At least Thompson has never seen such a large-scale volunteer, and instead asked in the ship ’s warehouse, “Who knows this company.”

“I ’m from New Orleans. United Fruit Corporation is a domestic company operating in Central American countries. It has a large number of shareholders, including Sheffield United, the largest company in Texas, and other companies such as McHale Mining and Gaelic International Trading. With capital injection, many farmers in the South are shareholders, and the few that have been mentioned are only relatively famous. "Another naval staff officer opened his mouth and entrusted everything he knew.

At the end of the speech, there was a cry of applause throughout the flagship command room. In the eyes of many people, this is an unparalleled patriotic enthusiasm of the citizens of the United States, not to mention the joining of such an armed force, and it is not a bad thing to think about it.

People come at the risk of war, and the active duty soldiers in these countries can't refuse to be thousands of miles away. Soon after, the New York Armored Cruiser contacted this civilian volunteer who came to help from Haiti. After some regular encouragement, he was released from the alert state.

"These cowardly Yankees, nearly three times as many warships, are still so cautious." John Connor pouted, Nunu opened his mouth to the radioman, "Thank you General Thompson for your care, for the Maine The tragedy of the battleship, our overseas citizens are also very indignant, willing to contribute their own strength to this war. But we can not stay at sea for too long, fortunately the Spanish fleet has been blocked by the great US Navy in the port, now we Civilian armed forces will find a suitable place to land. "

"The telegram showed our plight and I believe the real navy will understand it." Brown added on the side, "A large number of people have no experience of drifting at sea and cannot stay on the sea for a long time."

This is true. Except for the armed forces of the Black Gold Company, most of the armed forces of other companies have not been living on the sea for a long time. What is the taste of staying in the big cans that are constantly shaking? Many people may not have tasted it. Although Brown himself has experienced this feeling more than once, this time although it is not the strongest vibration, but the taste is not good, it is dizzy, and it is unavoidable to vomit. If you are not careful, you will have close contact with hard objects.

Even people like him who travel to and from both sides of the Atlantic often showed this kind of reaction during two days of bumps. For this armed force of more than 10,000 people, most people can imagine the reaction. Now just let them It is acceptable to find a land and go ashore, even if the war starts immediately, as long as you do n’t stay on the sea and sway in the wind, everything is easy to say.

In this case, everyone knows what it means to live like a year, and a minute seems to be so long for centuries. They are private private armed forces, willing to join the war out of patriotism, but expecting them to obey the command will make it difficult for everyone. Everyone needs to be responsible for their own lives. For John Connor and others, fighting for the country is by the way. They all need to be responsible for their respective bosses. After all, the bosses are the payers, not the so-called federal government of the United States.

The main task of this armed force is to quickly find a place to land and harvest all the property of the Spanish nobles on the island of Cuba, as their boss said, although there are many businesses that are not slower than robbery, but there are conditions Who can say no to grab it?

After a long time of exchanging information by telegraph, John Connor already knew that there was really no Spanish force on the sea, so that the biggest obstacle would not exist. Cuba is a big island. As long as you search patiently, you can always find a landing site. How come there is no place to land on such a long coastline.

Inside Cuba, the situation of the Spanish army of more than 200,000 is not very good. Outside, the huge US naval fleet has turned Cuba into an isolated island, and inside, the Cuban rebels everywhere, have faced the very powerful Spain. The army was exhausted, and more and more people expressed pessimism about the prospect of war.

As the economic center of Cuba, Havana has the best urban area in Cuba, the most modern bus system, and the most enviable cleanliness. In order to avoid the scourge of war, many Spanish nobles, wealthy businessmen, missionaries, military officers and talents from all walks of life are in succession. The influx of this largest city in Cuba seems to be the only place where they can feel a little comfort.

From the beginning of the war to the present, the Spaniards full of anticipation of miracles have never heard of any good news. The Spanish fleet from overseas used to be their hope of overturning, but the next news has just made The hope of rising again is broken, which is a very cruel thing for many people. From the news of the annihilation of the Philippine fleet, to the Cuban and even the Caribbean Sea has been blocked, the support fleet that came to Cuba can not go back and forth.

The miracle in many people's hearts has become more and more broken. At the beginning, they can still use the wrong time, or the international community is intervening to comfort themselves. Now, there is no reason for comfort. These people are already on the cutting board. Meat, what kind of ending can be faced, depends on the increasingly obvious how the winner arranges.

When I think of how I faced the Cubans at the time, many Spaniards prayed to God not to let the treatment of Cubans fall on their heads.

The Spanish fleet blocked at the port has no way, although it has successfully supported Cuba through tactical maneuvers. However, some things can't be changed only by personal efforts, but also take into account the historical process. If the Spanish naval forces were to fight hard if they were to face the blockade forces of the US Navy, there is no such opportunity now.

After receiving local support, the total number of U.S. naval fleets that are currently blocked in Cuba is twenty-four. It is more than three times the strength of the Spanish fleet. Although the 8,000-tonne New York armored cruiser is the flagship of this fleet, it is an insignificant role in tonnage and firepower. But even the armored cruiser New York is no longer able to contend with any warship in the Spanish fleet.

There are still many battleships in the blockade fleet of the US Navy. The three Indiana class battleships of the same class are the main US Navy battleships launched in the last three years, each of which is a 10,000-ton ship. The battleship Iowa is now the latest and most advanced battleship in the United States, equipped with a 12-inch main gun and a displacement of 11,500 tons. It is an irresistible behemoth for the Spanish fleet at this time.

Under this visually visible gap, the Spanish sailors who had previously set out with confidence had to admit that the glory of the past had been overwhelmed by the cold reality. Compared with the fleet full of industrial power, the sailors of the Spanish Empire are no stronger than the Native Americans who fell under the Spanish colonial army a few centuries ago, and they seem to be a little weaker.

Amidst this unknown anxiety, among the blockade fleet on the sea, a debate that the Spaniards could not have guessed is fierce. If they know that there are disputes within the US military, this may be optimistic about their situation.

Everything stems from the fact that the US Expeditionary Force has not yet completed the assembly, but a group is said to be employed by a domestic company, but it also has a large number of people. It seems that a decent private armament has arrived first.

The second-class service has frustrated, making the first-class uncle who has already prevailed very dissatisfied, because according to the current telegram, it may take another ten days to wait for the arrival of the American Expeditionary Force.

"Cuba is an island, and the Cuban rebels have controlled most of the territory, but now those who are in the army are rubbing around. Once the time is delayed, it will be difficult to clean up."

"Isn't it said that there are more than 10,000 private armies in the United Company? I think we can completely annihilate the Spanish fleet without waiting for the army and let these private arms land from Guantanamo on the other side."

Inside the blocked fleet, all kinds of voices were teleported to the command room of the New York. It means something inside and out. You can replace the army with private armies, use the powerful strength of the naval fleet to kill the Spanish fleet, and cover the landing of this armed force.

Thompson fell into long-term thinking. This is certainly not as simple as it seems. It also involves the battle between the navy and the army. If the army can prove that it has no effect, the navy can continue to grow and develop.

Through John Conner, this move was quickly known to Sheffield, and the atmosphere suddenly became apparent. He thought that only Japan had this kind of land-land conflict. It seems that all countries have only differences in importance. Can solve the small island of Cuba.

"Promise to the navy, those armies really can't be of any use." Sheffield agreed, letting Jesra send a message to John Conner. The lower the army's status, the better.