Chapter 1,151 A Sudden Attack
Chapter 1151 Sudden Attack
"Just two weeks ago, the High Seas Fleet lost its first capital ship. This was a big blow to us, and it also reminded us of the cruelty of war. The British Royal Navy, a powerful entity that has been in charge of the sea for hundreds of years We will not hand over Poseidon's Trident to others easily. If we want to seek a broader world for the future of the German Empire, if we want to freely enter and leave the North Sea, then we must always be prepared to bleed. Be prepared to sacrifice! And the first and most basic thing you need to do is to fight and work under the command of Prince Ruprecht!" The last high-level naval meeting before the Kaiser left Wilhelmshaven During the meeting, His Majesty the Emperor said this.
"Hmm?! It's my turn now?!" The prince sitting on the left hand side looked at the Kaiser in surprise. However, the Kaiser's eyes responded like this: "Whether it's your turn, whose turn it is?!"
"Well, the first thing we have to do is to resume tactical cruise in the North Sea! According to the weather department, it will be good weather in 4 days. Except for the fast battleship Saxony, which is repairing the propeller and steering gear in the dock, all fast battleships will sortie !" said the prince.
"With all due respect, I would like to know, what is the purpose of this tactical cruise?" General von Boll asked. "The British fast battleship squadron has returned from the Norwegian Sea and has undergone preliminary rest and recuperation. The last time we faced Jericho's large fleet, and this time, we may have to face Jericho's large fleet. And Thomas’s fast fleet. This is a bit dangerous.”
"Sooner or later we have to face it! The trickery that hit the British like Thunder-Serbrus cannot happen again. We must get used to fighting in the worst circumstances. So I picked a good day, and If we bring five seaplane carriers and airships belonging to the navy, we can ensure control of the battlefield. Even if two British fleets appear, we will have time to retreat. There will be no surprises."
The prince said to the Kaiser, in fact, if the Kaiser were not here, with the prince's current status and reputation, there would be no need to explain anything to Admiral Bohr, just follow the instructions, but now, the prince still has to tell the Kaiser, It won't damage the battleship, so don't worry.
"Your actions have deep meaning, is that right? Ruprecht?" the Kaiser asked after looking at the prince.
"That's right, I'm preparing for the next battle. A new victory is not far away from us." The prince's words were very sure.
"Then let's go and do it!" The Kaiser simply handed over and became the shopkeeper.
Three days later, when Jericho was washing up in the bathroom, an officer suddenly rushed in with a telegram: "Your Excellency, the German High Seas Fleet is dispatched!"
"?!" The shocked Jericho wiped the foam on his face with a handkerchief and immediately walked out and took the telegram in his hand.
The above content is very simple. The main force of the High Seas Fleet sets out from Wilhelmshaven and sails north. The destination is unknown.
"The High Seas Fleet has dispatched at least 30 warships and sailed towards the North Sea blockade." The second telegram was sent by the Naval Aviation.
"Madman, order the auxiliary cruisers and other ships located on the North Sea blockade to temporarily withdraw to the Shetland Islands. The main ship will immediately light a fire and prepare to attack! And tell General Thomas to lead the team to join the main fleet immediately! Act like this immediately ." Jericho said.
"Well, Major General Moore is currently commanding the fast fleet. Lieutenant General Thomas's wound is infected, so he may not be able to return to the fleet recently," the attendant said.
"Okay, then tell Major General Moore and ask him to act quickly, and then send my sincere condolences to Major General Thomas, hoping that he will return to the team as soon as possible." Jericho said helplessly.
In fact, Jericho was still a little confused after boarding the flagship Iron Duke, because he couldn't figure out the purpose of the German fleet going through so much trouble? To break the North Sea blockade? If only those auxiliary cruisers are targeted, the use of submarines and night attacks by camouflaged attack ships can pose a threat. Pay for the Blücher? Stop making trouble, we are all adults, this reason is not reliable no matter how it sounds. Come out and have a fight with the Grand Fleet? Logically speaking, it's impossible. Although the Grand Fleet and the High Seas Fleet suffered some losses in the last battle, it didn't hurt. They were just a few light cruisers. Although there is still one Revenge-class battleship still lying in the dock, the big fleet is still the big fleet, and it is absolutely worthwhile to pull it out and fight hard. What's more, the fast fleet has returned now. If this happens, the High Seas Fleet will lose everything it loses. The other party won't be showing off, right?
Therefore, when the huge British Empire fleet fought out from the Shetland Islands, Jericho still couldn't figure out what the other party wanted to do, but this did not prevent him from making some careful preparations, for example, waiting until the fast fleet After the rendezvous, go find trouble with the High Seas Fleet!
After the last battle, Jericho has discovered that the large and slow-moving fleet reacts too slowly when facing the high seas fleet composed of all high-speed warships. If he is not careful, he will fall into passivity or even crisis, so that In a letter to Sir Fisher, Jericho admitted that if the Grand Fleet faced the High Seas Fleet, if the other party wanted to leave, he would have no choice. Only when the fast fleet is in good condition can the large fleet be able to severely damage the opponent with the cooperation of the fast fleet.
"If we cannot meet under perfect conditions, then we would rather choose to evacuate temporarily." At the end of the report, Jericho said.
However, it was not just the British who were confused. Many people within the German fleet were also skeptical about the purpose of this cruise. However, a large number of middle- and lower-level officers and soldiers don't care. They just need to know that there is no danger in following them out, and maybe they can get some benefits. Anyway, it’s not like we haven’t met the Grand Fleet before. If it really doesn’t work, why don’t we just run away?
"Your Highness, do you want to see the response capabilities of the High Seas Fleet when the elite British fleet gathers together?" Vice Admiral Scheer walked to the prince and asked softly.
"It has this purpose, but it is not the only one. The High Seas Fleet is not just us sailing on the sea. There are our people under the water and in the air." The prince said very cryptically.
After thinking about these things hidden underwater or sailing high in the sky, Scheer seemed to have thought of something. "Is this a test?" Scheer asked.
"I feel that you are on the right track, but your perspective on the problem is wrong!" the prince said.
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