Chapter 2162: Jericho's Decision II

"If the Germans are lucky and use the bad weather and night as cover, they will have at least 10 hours to cross the blockade line. According to the speed of 20 knots per hour, they can fly through the blockade during this time. At least 200 nautical miles can be traveled. If the High Seas Fleet responds, the situation will be very bad." Lieutenant General Betty said.

"If this happens, as long as the fleet can sail, the Grand Fleet will go all out! I will never allow Earl Spey's fleet to return to Wilhelmshaven or Kiel in its entirety! This is very important for the Grand Fleet. It is fatal and unacceptable! For this reason, I would rather fight a fleet decisive battle with the Germans!" Jericho said decisively!

Jericho is cautious, but at the critical moment, Jericho's head is still strong enough! He knows when to fuck. When do you need to work hard. If he received information that the German fleet bombarded a certain southern port, Jericho would probably choose to keep the fleet at home, but if he received news that the Spey fleet entered the North Sea, then even if Jericho knew that the German fleet The High Seas Fleet will arrange support, and he will definitely lead the main force of the Grand Fleet to pull their teeth out! Take out the Spey fleet before the German fleet converges,

"Isn't it too dangerous to do this?" Lieutenant General Duff said: "The Germans will definitely choose the most suitable route to meet. The battlefield where the two sides meet may be very unfavorable to us. For example, the German fleet may fly from Skag The Lark Strait enters the North Sea, and Denmark has actually sided with the Germans. The German Air Force may use the Danish base. In this case, the German Air Force's strike range will be greatly expanded to the north. And there, our large fleet cannot get land base air support."

"That's the last chance. The German fleet that came from afar has suffered a lot. Their speed, ship status, and personnel are all the worst. They are also separated from the main fleet. We hope to severely damage the Spey fleet at a relatively low cost. But if they merge with the High Seas Fleet, the strength of the High Seas Fleet will directly exceed that of the Grand Fleet. At that time, our fortune will be very low. The small number of aircraft carriers we have will not be able to pose a threat to such a large fleet, maybe The avant-garde fleet of the High Seas Fleet alone may have more than 10 capital ships, which is beyond our strike capability." Jericho's attitude remains firm.

"I am worried about a problem now. If Denmark has already sided with the Germans, will Norway also choose to join the Germans? After all, the Germans have too much advantage now." At this time, the silent big Fleet Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Charles Madden said. "If the Germans convince Norway and have enough time to deploy, the cover area of ​​the German land-based air force can extend directly from the Skagerrak Strait to the North Sea! In this way, the German land-based air force can An air corridor has been opened up on the east side of the North Sea, and all our land-based aviation forces cannot pose a threat to the German fleet in Norway, and our fleet must not fight the Germans in this area!"

"I'm also worried about this, and judging from the current situation, Norway is likely to succumb." Jericho took a long breath, and then said after making a lot of determination: "So, if necessary, I will Will choose a night battle to solve the Spey fleet!"

"Hold the grass! Is the boss crazy?" Half of the people in the venue were stunned. They could understand Jericho's desperate courage and mood, but commanding the Grand Fleet and the Spey Fleet to fight night battles? This requires a lot of courage. After all, there are too many accidents that may happen in night battles. And how to find the opponent at night? Intercept opponents?

"I know that many of you will question my decision,

I even think there is something wrong with my head, but my brain has never been so clear as it is now. I have deduced the actions of the Germans. If they send the main fleet to respond, then there will be frequent radio contacts between the two fleets, and according to Our radio monitoring equipment in Iceland and northern Britain can determine the approximate location of the other party. The German fleet is huge, and they will definitely bring supply ships with them when they travel far. In this case, the blackout will not be particularly good. After all, you can't count on the quality of the crews that are temporarily recruited. So, it is possible for us to find each other. "

"Secondly, the number of escort warships in the Mediterranean Fleet of the Allies is scarce. I don't quite believe that the destroyers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire can accompany the main fleet across half of the Atlantic Ocean. Therefore, we don't have to worry about the opponent's nighttime lightning strikes. On the contrary, at night our destroyers and The light cruiser unit can play a greater role, as long as we can bite them, or even drive them off the scheduled route, then we have a chance to eat them in the subsequent daytime combat!" Jericho said.

"If this is the case, then our battlefield may not be in the North Sea, but in the Norwegian Sea! After all, when we attack the Spey Fleet, it is best to keep a safe enough distance from the German High Seas Fleet." Lieutenant General Madden Said.

"Yes, this time we will take the initiative. We will no longer be jailers in the North Sea. Instead, we will become an ocean-going fleet fighting in the ocean! Our camouflaged scouting ships will track the German fleet, and they will inform us of our opponents. The location of the situation, and we will choose the right time to take the initiative to attack, and the aviation force of the Shetland Islands will provide us with detection and support." Jericho said firmly.

Jericho's level is still strong enough. This plan seems bold, but it is actually very safe. Choosing to intercept the Spey fleet in the Norwegian Sea is equivalent to moving the battlefield to the north by hundreds of kilometers, which allows the British fleet to avoid The possibility of encountering the German High Seas Fleet. And if you only need to face the Spey fleet to intercept in the Norwegian Sea, then Britain is actually invincible! Unless the German High Seas Fleet also exits the North Sea and enters the Norwegian Sea, Jericho's plan is very safe.

At the same time, because of the existence of air bases in the mainland and the Shetland Islands, these land-based aircraft also formed a cover belt and detection network for the large fleet. The British fleet avoided the possibility of being attacked by the German air force stationed in Norway in the east, but moved the battlefield westward! In this case, the British fleet can safely evacuate when it retreats, and it can intercept the Spey fleet passing through the Norwegian Sea when it advances. This is another reason why Jericho wants to resume the deployment of the Shetland Islands Air Force!

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