Chapter 2178 Outpost Operation One

Ten days later, after the High Seas Fleet finished its bombardment of the British coast again, the huge High Seas Fleet took a rest in Wilhelmshaven, and once again crossed the Kiel Canal to the base group in the Baltic Sea as it did ten days ago. Outside the Port of Kiel, the huge High Seas Fleet left like scattered lions. The 1st and 2nd Battleship Squadrons stayed in the Kiel Port, the 3rd Battleship Squadron and the 4th Battleship Squadron went to Danzig Port, and the 5th Battleship Squadron went to the Port of Kiel. Stettin, while Hipper's battlecruiser detachment headed for Königsberg. There, there is still an aircraft carrier detachment that has been nesting in the Baltic Sea. As for the attached light cruisers and destroyers, most of them entered various ports with their main fleet.

And just before that, a large number of artillery carriers, heavy equipment, and personnel had gathered in these ports, posing a posture to replace the capital ship's artillery. And if anyone can still get some inside information, then they will know that the German Navy has ordered a large number of lubricants, optical equipment, ammunition and other consumables. Looks like it's time for a final rest. According to the previous information, the repair time may last for more than half a month!

At this time, in the conference room of the Admiralty Building in the Port of Kiel, the top German navy and air force were planning a major operation aimed at destroying the British airfields in the Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands. The operation code-named "Beihai Outpost" has finally kicked off! This operation will be the prelude to the decisive battle between the British and German navies. This time, the main force of the High Seas Fleet will be dispatched, including the aircraft carrier unit!

"All the warships of the High Seas Fleet will replenish all the fuel and ammunition within two days, and the ship's condition can also reach a satisfactory level." Admiral Scheer first introduced the basic situation.

"The aviation forces deployed by the navy and air force in Denmark and Norway are also ready. We have sufficient supplies and high morale, and we are ready to attack at any time. If His Royal Highness needs, we can dispatch within two and a half hours after receiving the order More than 600 aircraft provide air defense cover for the fleet, and if you need our bombs to help, then we can also concentrate at least 200 K8 bombers and bombers.” Admiral Halder, who was in charge of the air support mission Said.

"So is there any weather conditions suitable for our attack recently?" Ruprecht asked. Meteorological issues can never be ignored in wars, and this time is the same. If bad weather can be used as a cover, then the German fleet's chances of winning this time will undoubtedly be much greater.

"Three days later, there will be cloudy and rainy weather in the eastern part of the Beihai Sea, which will last for about two days and will dissipate in the morning of the third day. If we take advantage of this weather, we can be under the cover of bad weather all the time, and the possibility of our whereabouts being exposed will be greatly increased. Lower," Admiral Hipper said.

"Although rainy weather will not have a great impact on the navigation of the capital ship and the bombardment of the airport, it will affect our air support. Let alone whether our aircraft can take off, it is almost impossible to perform missions in a storm Yes. In the worst case scenario, if the High Seas Fleet and the Grand Fleet meet in bad weather, it will be very disadvantageous." Admiral Halder said.

"Yes, most of our battleships carry high-explosive bombs or special long-range grenades, which are not suitable for fleet combat at all, and our escort fleet is relatively small, so it is easy for British light cruisers and destroyers to fish in troubled waters in bad weather. " said a general.

"We entered the North Sea through the Skagerrak Strait at noon on the fifth day, arrived at the target area at 3 o'clock in the morning, and then attacked the British airfields in the two archipelagos under the cover of the air force." Ruprecht said.

"So which archipelago shall we attack first?" Admiral Scheer asked.

"Divide troops to attack at the same time, the Bavarian-class battleship and the attached fleet attacked the Orkney Islands, and the remaining fleet attacked the Shetland Islands." Ruprecht said.

"If you encounter the British fleet, the situation may be worse." Admiral Scheer said with some concern.

"I will send a long-range reconnaissance plane to confirm the situation of the British fleet in the Gulf of Forth before the fleet reaches the target area. The scale of the large fleet is too large, and it is impossible for the British to make so many false targets. As long as it is at time T If the British fleet has not set off, then we can kill the target calmly. Because of the night and the weather, the British planes in this archipelago cannot take off. Except for the submarines that may be on the bottom of the sea, we will not be in any danger. said Ruprecht.

"And what if the British fleet disappears?" asked Hipper.

"Then this operation is cancelled." Ruprecht replied very decisively.

"This, isn't it good?" Admiral Scheer said. "Judging from our timetable and recent weather conditions, this may be our only chance. Unless you are willing to prolong the war."

"Then extend it." Looking at the generals who were a little confused, Ruprecht explained: "We have planned for a long time and made arrangements. If there is no accident, the British should be doing the last thing in the port. According to their supplies and ship conditions, this battle preparation will last for a long time, and if the British fleet is suddenly dispatched at this time, it means that our intelligence has been leaked. In this case, we have no It is necessary to fight the enemy who has the upper hand."

Ruprecht is still very cautious. He will never fight an opponent when the opponent has an advantage in intelligence. He knows that the opponent is prepared, so if he goes up recklessly, it is not a brain problem, but a brain problem. Generally speaking, Ruprecht is still very confident about his plan, except for internal high-level leaks. And if there is no problem with the confidentiality measures, Ruprecht really can't think of why the British fleet, which is so embarrassing that it can only guarantee single-digit days of fuel, will be dispatched at this time. If the British go out on a cruise occasionally, then Ruprecht can only say yes, and then add a sentence of God bless Great Britain... .

"And if we give up this operation, then our decisive battle time must also be extended. Seeing the end, we must hold on." Ruprecht said.

"Any questions?" Ruprecht finally asked.

"No more, Your Highness." Scheer replied.

"Then prepare quickly. From now on, we have taken the first step in the decisive battle." The prince finally said.

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