Chapter 1,118 Farewell

Chapter 1118 Farewell

"The opponent has a total of three battleship squadrons in this area, and maybe one is in the North Sea. We must contain at least two of them before you can successfully go back. The Wiesbaden has decided to join me in the task of luring the enemy. , we wish you a safe journey!" After the Blücher sent the final signal, the ship's side moved slightly in the opposite direction, and the tough oil pipeline immediately burst into two ends. This action allowed the Moltke to prepare for the cloth The idea of ​​Lüscher providing fuel was completely shattered. Colonel Hullhouse firmly proved his position with his actual actions!

In his diary, Colonel Hullhouse wrote about his situation at that time:

"We only have enough fuel for normal consumption for 4 days. As long as we encounter the British fleet again, we may run out of fuel in a short time. Due to the damage to the bow of the battleship, more than 900 tons of water were taken in. The bow tilted 5 degrees. And the maximum speed has also been reduced to about 24 knots. We can't outrun the Queen's which are in good condition. The situation of the Wiesbaden is the same as ours. Although it is not injured, it also has low fuel. We cannot do it for a At this moment, as a colonel of the High Seas Fleet and a captain of a capital ship, I think I must bear all responsibilities, Not only does it include sacrificing oneself to win a glimmer of life for his comrades, but it also includes convincing my stubborn, overly idealistic, and compassionate boss. Haha, forgive my disrespect, Colonel von Lefetzov, just treat me as Let me joke with you for the last time!"

Subsequently, the light cruiser Wiesbaden also refused to accept refueling. After coordination between the two parties, Colonel Hullhouse believed that the non-combatants on the two light cruisers Blücher and Wiesbaden should be transferred to Moltke. However, most non-combatants believed that leaving their comrades at the last moment was an act of evading responsibility or even betrayal. They decisively rejected the survival ticket sent by their beloved commander and firmly stood by their former comrades. around.

"Perhaps the time we have left can only be calculated in minutes and seconds, but I think that instead of returning to the port and living in confusion in self-blame and inaction, it would be better to die vigorously in a naval battle! Let those who are still alive Those who have families should go back, we people have nothing to worry about except our comrades!" said a cook on board the Blücher.

However, at this time, a telegram sent through a secret channel from the German Naval Headquarters had been delivered to Colonel Lefetsov. The above is very simple.

"In order to ensure that your troops can come back safely, the High Seas Fleet will send a squadron to arrive at the entrance to the western section of the Skagerrak Strait before 10 noon the day after tomorrow, and proceed to the north appropriately. We will wait for you there for the whole day. Time. I hope you can arrive on time."

There is also an attachment to this telegram. This attachment is specifically for Lefetsov, which means to inform the captain of the Blücher, Colonel Herhaus, that he can choose to scuttle himself if necessary.

They are the heroes of the Empire, and there is no blame for scuttling the battleship when there is no chance of victory. The telegram was signed by Prince Admiral Ruprecht.

"This is a very bad telegram, but it is also a very conscientious telegram." Colonel Lefetsov commented. In the telegram, the prince had already hinted that Blücher could be abandoned if necessary, because there was no way around it. He could not leave. Fight, can't beat! Therefore, it is necessary to give up when necessary. On the other hand, the prince is still very tolerant of the people on the Blücher. If it doesn't work, just sink it. If the ship is lost, people will live as long as they can. And after the prince sent such a telegram, it was equivalent to taking the blame for this matter. Although the decision to attack the two battleships was not made by the prince, based on this telegram alone, the prince had already taken over the troubles of Lefetzov, Hipper and even the German Admiralty.

"Okay, tell this guy Hull House that they will always be more valuable than this battleship and can sink themselves if necessary. If he can survive until the end of the war, I will personally go to Kiel Port to welcome their arrival, and then Book the entire Kiel Navy Club to give them a great time!" Lefetzov said with some choking.

After calming down his emotions, Lefetsov needed to carefully formulate a future combat plan. The help the High Seas Fleet could provide was a response, sending a squadron from Scandinavia and Denmark. The strait between them enters the Black Sea. At most, the reception will be carried out in some places north of the Skagerrak Strait. There is only one day. After all, this squadron will not be very strong, and it will definitely not be able to defeat the Thomas fleet together.

As Captain Hull House said, if the British fleet does not separate, then under the pursuit and interception, even if Moltke has the speed advantage, it will be difficult to escape. After all, who can guarantee that he will not be hit? Who can guarantee that they will not slow down in a fierce battle?

After some coordination, Captain Hullhouse will eventually be responsible for containing the Blücher and Wiesbaden. They will first turn to the southwest and use the original radio communications to lure the British fleet, and then Turning south again, first passed through the North Sea blockade between the Shetland Islands and the Norwegian coast. The battlecruiser Moltke, which implemented radio silence, sailed directly south. After the British fleet took the bait, it quickly headed for the predetermined rendezvous point agreed with the High Seas Fleet.

"I hope that after the war is over, we can drink and talk happily again." When the Blücher and the Wiesbaden were preparing to leave, the Moltke sent the other party its final blessing.

"Bon voyage, remember to avenge us!" The Blücher also raised a string of signal flags at the top of the mast!

After sailing for about 2 hours, Captain Hullhouse got up from the chart. At this time, they were at least 50 nautical miles away from the Moltke. "Okay, now start sending signals, using the original frequency. We need to let the British know where we are! In fact, the German backup radio communication channel has not been used more than once, in this case, The British did not realize that the German Navy still had a reserve band. When the Blücher sent out the telegram, it instantly attracted the attention of the British like a light in the dark. A ship was approaching from the Blücher. The British camouflaged cruiser, which was 60 kilometers away, first received the signal, conducted lateral and rough ranging, and then informed the British Navy of the possible location of the German fleet!

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