I Became a Captain of the British Empire

new mission

“Excuse me.”

The admiral blinked and quickly sat down. Admiral Pound immediately closed the book and straightened his comfortable sitting position.

“Long time no see. How is it? Any long-term expedition experience?”

“It has been a tiring week.”

It was sincere.

I still feel like my limbs are being ripped off. It is physically and mentally limiting.

“I never thought I would vacuum all the way to Boston. I never thought of it.”

“What do you do with the fact that you went on an outing once?”

I beg your pardon?

I licked my lips trying to hold back the insults.

Where is the country that goes out and throws bombs and leaflets?

… Come to think of it, this is England. it could be.

“More than that, don’t you have something to say to me?”

Admiral Pound looked at me with a heavy look.

is it time

I brought out the words I had prepared.

“For me, it is still too early for me to become a former commander.”

“The reason is?”

The reason is, there are too many. Tired, tired, exhausted…

First of all, I unraveled the lines that I had sorted out one by one.

“I can only think of the big picture of the operation. He lacks the improvisation required of a field commander and lacks the experience of detailed operational planning required of a staff member.”

“Excellent criticism.”

The admiral nodded. Well, it’s strange that he’s a Vice Admiral in the Navy, but he can’t find his weak spot. It is an undeniable fact that my ability is deteriorating.

Admiral Pound shook his head, leaned back in his chair as if to relax, and continued with a gentle voice.

“I didn’t put you in the position of squadron commander to make fun of you. I never meant to. It was the reason not to cause confusion in line with the urgent departure.”

I guess so.

It was expected from the beginning that it was a temporary job.

I need to sortie quickly, but I don’t have time. Roughly, it was the distance left to me who made the ball in last year’s battle.

Of course, the overall command of the operation was led by Admiral Pound and his staff, so there was little opportunity for me to act as a squadron commander.

If he had intended to use me more in the first place, he would have made Repulse his flagship instead of Hood. In addition, while rushing to get some points, I almost got hit by an enemy battleship’s artillery fire.

“But now I have some free time. As I just said, you are still inexperienced.”

Now that these loopholes have been exposed, it will be difficult to maintain and advance in this position any longer. While following the long route, it was already prepared.

I decided not to have regrets now.

“Therefore, as of the present time, your duty as squadron leader will be lifted.”

A solemn voice resounded like a judge’s verdict. Sitting across from me in a straight posture, I just calmly kept my mouth shut.

Eventually, Admiral Pound pulled a chair and came closer to me, pulling out a map from somewhere. His sharp hand gestures pointed out the countless sea routes along the East Coast.

“From now on, you will lead Repulse and sortie.”

Here we stand, Newfoundland. From there, the admiral lowered his hand one by one, pointing to the East Coast of the United States one by one.

“While the main fleet holds the Atlantic Fleet, you will destroy commerce. At Repulse’s high speed, no capital ship in the Atlantic would be able to catch up.”

In front of the admiral who continued to speak at will, I just listened quietly.

sortie as captain. Yes, before talking about being a commander, you should perform well as a captain.

But there was something stuck.

“Hey, Admiral. So, are you attaching an escort ship?”

When I asked cautiously, the admiral raised a corner of his mouth.

“of course.”

I guess so too. Who would throw a capital ship without an escort?

However, if the frigates are attached, someone will have to take over their command.

In addition to the captain’s position, you also have to lead an escort ship… I would have liked it a month ago, but now it’s very burdensome.

Since I had to prepare in advance, I asked Admiral Pound.

“Then may I ask what kind of escort you would like me to give you?”

“Tiger, Furious, and the 6th Destroyer Flotilla.”

… something weird?

what did you just say?

“Tiger and Furious?”

“These task force capital ships will escort the flagship.”

A thunderbolt of news struck my ears.

shear? What do you mean?

I shook my head and blinked my eyes again. But Admiral Pound’s attitude remained the same. He looked at me with confident eyes.

did i hear wrong? Are you sure it was a flyer? No, you can’t be confused. Because I mentioned ‘Flotilla’ in a clear voice.

A brigade is a rank such as a division or brigade in the Army. Literally, flotilla.

The story gets more and more complicated. commander? Not the captain, but the flyer leader? So, it means to ask me to take charge of the main unit that can even operate on a small scale alone.

… There’s no way that’s possible!

“Admiral! what the hell is that… !”

“In my home country, I’m slowly paying attention to your performance.”

Ignoring my embarrassment, he opened his mouth. With a pod in both hands,

“You came up with a pretty good idea for this operation as well. The most important thing is that we captured the aircraft carrier in the last decisive battle.”

As usual, the admiral nodded his head, then drew his finger across the map and said,

“Anyway, at least I think you have talent.”

Eventually, he pushed the map to the desk behind the chair and made eye contact. The blue pupil stared at me without wavering.

Oh, I can’t stop this

I’ve met that type of boss a few times. They push forward as they are sure. If it is a matter of firm determination, there is no choice but to follow it.

“So I wrote some letters of recommendation. That’s all. Depending on the results, shouldn’t the rest follow the orders of the home country?”

You’re going wild. Sighs pile up. But what can I do? If chestnuts are also black, peel them. The opponent is a man with the strongest fleet in the Royal Navy.

“I wish you good luck. Samuel Lewis ‘Brigadier General’.”

He said, emphasizing the only last class.

“Well, that’s how it happened.”

“Congratulations. Now you really have become an admiral.”

An hour after returning to the captain’s office, I brought the vice-captain in front of me and uncorked the wine. I quietly took a glass and inhaled the sour smell of alcohol.

My head is complicated, so the first thing I want is a drink. Damn, taking care of the ship is tough, but now you’re in charge of the flyer itself. Wouldn’t it be better to just manage the whole thing, and that’s not it either.

“… I’ve told many stories. For now, it seemed like he would continue to take charge of Repulse.”

“Are you in charge of the leaflet as a colonel?”

“No, they told me to carry out the captaincy as a brigadier general.”

That’s absurd. What captain in the world drives a ship with an admiral’s insignia? You don’t see that kind of directing in movies these days. … No, it’s a future movie now.

Anyway, the vice-captain frowned as if he thought so.

“This is unprecedented. Wasn’t there such a talent in our navy? Can’t you bring me at least one competent captain?”

“What do you think the higher up decided? And, it seems that they are busy returning the reserve ships to the new ones.”

I thought it wouldn’t be long even for a reserve ship, but there were more than I thought. In addition to four Iron Duke-class ships, three King George V-class ships… All of them are outdated 21-knot ships with 13.5-inch guns. However, a single battleship would be a valuable force for England.

And the long-awaited new ship, the Invincible class.

The vice-captain asked with his eyes shining.

“Are you finally commissioned?”

“It was almost right in front of me. Americans should be a little nervous too.”

After talking, I took a drink.

oh it’s sad It tastes good.

When I put the glass down, the second captain looked at me strangely.

“Why but?”

“no. I don’t think you’re eating it too quickly… .”

Following his gaze, a luxurious brand caught my eye.

Ah, come to think of it, this must be wine.

But what about alcohol? If you just drink it, it’s over.

“I don’t really care. Rather, it’s about Invincible. I will be here within a month at the earliest.”

“ah… yes. It’s a pretty hectic schedule.”

He is still the vice-captain who can’t hide his bewildered gaze.

Is it weird to drink wine?

I tilted my head at him as he calmly filled his glass.

“Didn’t I drink like this before?”

“It’s not like that, but… Aren’t we gentlemen?

“Is a gentleman a great master?”

They say it’s a gentleman to start a war over not buying opium, but what’s wrong with drinking alcohol?

Still, I couldn’t say that much because I was in the position of being in a public office. He drank another glass and put the empty glass down.

By the way, the day will come when you can actually see the ship you only saw on paper.

The Invincible-class, a British battlecruiser originally known in the world as the project name G3. In fact, he is close to a high-speed battleship. It’s a monster with armor that blocks 16-inch main shells and a high speed of over 30 knots. In terms of the performance I remember, it is possible to compete with the South Dakota class on par or higher.

Of course, thanks to their size, there is a shortage of manpower right now.

“Well, since the situation is temporary, a new captain will come in sooner or later. I’ll just have to take care of it until then.”

“… You’re going to be busy anyway.”

The second captain poured wine into an empty glass.

“What can I do? War is like that. We need to end this damn war as soon as possible.”

“Are you finished?”

Blinking his eyes, he asked again. He shrugged and replied.

“No, if we work hard, it might end a little early.”

Even talking to myself, I laughed out loud.

It’s the end, can I really do it? After experiencing a few real battles, I feel like my confidence is getting weaker.

I shouldn’t be like this, who has knowledge of the future… Now I have to harden my heart even if I’m forced to.

I just held on to the thought of doing my best.

“I could recommend you for captain, but they say it’s too early. I am sorry.”

“I am well aware of my shortcomings. Rather, it is an honor to serve directly under the admiral.”

“Stop being modest, my friend!”

Then I brushed off my aburi and sat down. Anyway, this friend will be promoted soon.

I don’t know if I’ve become this kind of personality because I was working under my original owner…

Anyway, I put the glass to my mouth and lost myself in thought for a while. To be honest, it’s not a very good situation.

Rather, it is gradually being twisted from the original plan.

Damn, if you pitch an idea, the right guy should snatch it up and take over as commander. Cunningham or… Or somerville. If that doesn’t work out, Admiral Pound can take it himself.

In that case, all I have to do is give advice while quietly building my career under him. It’s a safe way to get promoted to a senior position…

“Anyway, it’s a burden.”

“Don’t worry too much. Haven’t you been doing well so far?”

What do you know man!

… The word welled up to the end of his throat, but he barely chewed it down.

If you whine here, there’s nothing more rude.

However, this approach is too risky. The whereabouts of the war itself and the determined powerful organization are entrusted to me. If you succeed, of course, it’s a jackpot, but if you fail, you can’t even get your money’s worth.

“I can’t help it. I have no choice but to do my best.”

Somehow, even after falling into a new world, it seems that only hardships will open. He took a long breath, inhaling the bitter smell of alcohol.

…

＜Boston is on fire!＞

– Is the East Coast really safe?

On the 8th, a shocking incident occurred in Boston, the largest port in the East. The territory of the United States, which had been promised to never be invaded, was attacked by enemy air raids!

At dawn, British aircraft carrier aircraft that roamed over Boston dropped numerous bombs on transport ships, but surprisingly, they did not drop a single bomb on the city!

The flyers they distributed had a declaration condemning war without justification, and the authorities are requesting immediate reporting and collection of such leaflets. But they couldn’t stop people from seeing the tea crates fall into Boston Harbor!

And that’s not all. According to a tip from reliable sources in the Navy, the British task force sailed the East Coast undetected for two days! This is a situation that exposes a serious flaw in national security! The White House has yet to issue any statement about this unprecedented situation…

Cuckoo Git-

MacArthur tore up the newspaper and threw it into the corner of the room. He leaned back on the back of his chair and let out a deep sigh with his cigar in his mouth. Acrid smoke covered my eyes.

“Didn’t the Navy say something? ‘Ike’.”

Adjutant Eisenhower quietly opened his mouth beside him as he let out an unpleasant voice.

“Now they seem to be confused by the shock of battle.”

“Confusion? This side of the plot has been smashed!”

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Pulling the cigar out of his mouth, MacArthur rose from his seat and shouted ferociously.

“What the hell is this! Citizens tremble in fear, the press sits talking wildly! Complaints about why war is being waged can be heard all the way to the White House!”

He took a deep breath, then placed one hand on his hand and held his throbbing brow with the other.

“I’m worried that the damned Reds will take this opportunity and try to overthrow the country. … I hoped that this situation would never come. Anyway, I didn’t believe those retards.”

Eisenhower quietly picked up the cigar he had dropped. Although it had been less than two months since he was assigned as an exclusive adjutant, he thought he had seen almost every expression a human could make in MacArthur.

“The Navy has stated that it will rebuild coastal defenses as soon as possible. The operation seems to be under discussion, but it seems that the docked capital ship will come out earlier than planned.”

“Of course it should! Does it make sense for a ship to be tied to a port for a month or two after a battle? If that’s the case, tell them to use the money they’re making to get another tank!”

After finishing his work, MacArthur sighed and looked around the room. All Eisenhower could do was to keep his mouth shut and keep his eyes open.

Of course, it wasn’t something I couldn’t understand.

This happened when there was less than a week left before the long-awaited appointment as chief of staff.

It was natural, in a way, to be angry.

But apart from emotions, soldiers have to deal with work.

So Eisenhower calmly talked to him.

“What about Patton?”

“Well, we should call Washington first. I’ll have to count something. Ike, you can find out about local trends.”

Seeing MacArthur’s eyes, he tilted his head.

“Fat?”

“A place like Detroit… There’s no way the Reds can sit still in the midst of this!”

did you mean that

Eisenhower nodded. He was a general who reacted sensitively to the Communist Party. Of course, Eisenhower agreed that they were a potential threat.

but…

“Let’s find out. By the way, what if there is work?”

“What should I do?”

“Aren’t they our people?”

had such a problem.

Even so, the atmosphere is turbulent. If the story of oppressing its own people comes out, the aftermath will never be small.

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Pondering the adjutant’s advice, MacArthur turned his head. I rolled my feet for a moment, touched the tip of my chin, and looked out the window and said quietly.

“Well, since timing is timing, we should think of extreme measures. It’s just a plan, of course.”

After that, the general didn’t open his mouth any more.