Chapter 1141： Psychological gap (1/2)

When the coalition forces were suffering from heavy losses, the London government was even more gloomy.

The Royal Navy, which had high hopes, not only failed to achieve a victory like the autumn wind sweeping the fallen leaves, but also not even a victory.

For Britain, the end of both ends is failure. In the daytime battles, the Air Force has tried its best to create opportunities for the Navy, but failed to achieve its strategic goals. It will be even more difficult to want such an opportunity later.

Without mastery of the air and unable to suppress the enemy's navy, the subsequent defense of the British Isles will be inevitable.

Looking at the battle report in his hand, Campbell was speechless for a long time. From the above group of cold numbers, it can be seen that the Royal Navy has really been desperate.

Failure to achieve victory is not because the Royal Navy did not work hard, but because the enemy is too powerful.

Looking at the data on paper, even a military novice knows who is strong and who is weak. Yes, the Royal Navy does have an advantage on conventional warships, but as a dreadnought warship, it is missing a whole 7 ships.

Able to beat both sides with a weak attack and a strong record, the Royal Navy already deserves the name of the overlord. But this is not enough. What Britain needs is victory, a hearty victory.

‘’Everyone has read the battle report. Both the air force and the navy suffered heavy losses in the daytime battle. The number of people killed in the battle alone was as high as 14,000, a record high since the war began.

Weapons and equipment have suffered heavy losses, and it will be difficult for us to organize a second such battle for a long time to come.

At such a high price, we have also achieved amazing results and severely damaged the enemy's navy. But this is far from enough, the enemy's strength is stronger than we expected.

Whether you want to admit it or not, the plan to rely on the navy to intercept the enemy’s landing has failed. The next battle to defend the British Isles will become more brutal and bloody. ’’

There is no rejection, no accountability, and it's just a matter of fact. It's not that Campbell's morality is high, it's really meaningless to talk about it now.

The voice of the outside world criticizing the government has hit the sky, and the position of the cabinet government in the minds of the people has long since fallen to the bottom.

Campbell's own reputation has also deteriorated sharply. If it were not for political correctness and the domestic media, he would be the worst leader in the history of the British Empire.

But the worst prime minister has been crowned. Lord North, Spencer Percival, and Duke of Wellington, none of these seniors could stop him from reaching the summit.

After all, it is a monarchy, and the worst leader must be a ”criminal king.” The media must also be politically correct, and Campbell, who has been recognized as ”incompetent”, can only follow closely behind.

Of course, this is based on the premise that the war has not ended; if it is defeated, everyone will not be so easy to talk.

What's interesting is that Campbell's cabinet, whose prestige has fallen to the bottom, has not been dismissed by Parliament. Especially recently, even the impeachment proposal has disappeared.

It seemed that all the competitors disappeared overnight. The ready-made handles delivered to the door are useless.

On the contrary, it was Campbell's cabinet who submitted resignations to the king many times, hoping that there would be talents to turn the tide.

Unfortunately, Tianzongzhi did not come out. Even King Edward VII, who reshaped the authority of the British monarchy, kept a low profile after the outbreak of the war, pushing all government affairs to the cabinet and acting as a treasurer.

We can't blame everyone for being snobbish, because the stalls left by the previous few terms are too bad and the endgame is too difficult to clean up.

Even if it was lucky to win the war, Britain would suffer heavy losses. As a government leader, not only cannot win prestige, on the contrary, he will hold criticism for it.

This was the case of the original world war in time and space. The government that led Britain to win the war was ousted as soon as the war ended.

Although the ages are different, the political logic and essence are still the same. Smart people would never wade into this muddy water.

Of course, Campbell's cabinet has done a good job, and it is also an important factor in being able to stay in office.

Ordinary people may not understand it, but the elites understand how difficult it is to fight against the entire European continent with one country.

”The Army is ready to fight to the death. We will defend the British Isles at all costs and let the enemy understand that landing is the biggest mistake.

But defense alone cannot win a war. Moreover, the enemy this time is the entire European continent. To win this war, the navy and air force must have a more active strategic plan. ”

Shouting the loudest slogan and pushing the matter to his colleagues, Marcus didn't mean to be ashamed at all.

As Secretary of the Army, Marcus knew too well how well the lobster soldiers were.

Originally, the lobster soldiers were also considered elite, and their combat effectiveness was also among the best in the world; unfortunately, after the army expansion, the combat effectiveness of the troops deteriorated sharply.

Whether you want to admit it or not, the current lobster soldiers are a mob.

Since the Army cannot complete the important task of defeating the Continental Alliance, it can only be handed over to its colleagues.

Anyway, the army has always been raised by stepmothers. When you spend as much military expenditure as you do as much work, in a crisis, you should top it up first.

Fortunately for the Minister of the Air Force, as a new service, the Air Force does not usually allocate much resources, and it makes sense that it cannot defeat the enemy.

The Secretary of the Navy is embarrassed. For a long time, the Navy has the largest budget, and every time it competes for the military budget, it is indispensable to talk about the security of the British Isles.

Now it's time to defend the British Isles, but they have lost the chain.

”The enemy is powerful” is not a reason. In the past, the cowhide of the Royal Navy blew through the sky, but the current performance simply cannot satisfy everyone.