Chapter 2182 Outpost Operation Five
While the main fleet was attacking the British airport, the German light cruiser unit also launched an attack on the command tower and some surrounding facilities. Although the 175MM artillery is not as devastating as the 15-inch naval gun. But it is still powerful. After all, this thing is a heavy artillery that can only be found in the army at the first level! The Germans patiently expanded the attack range from the airport to nearby telegraph stations, transportation hubs and along highways. There is a plan to completely turn the entire airport into ruins. After the shelling lasted for more than an hour, the entire airport had become a sea of flames, so that nearby British towns were illuminated by the flames like daylight.
"I will never forget that night in August 1914, when the German fleet suddenly came to the Orkney Islands, God, I really did not expect the Germans to be so bold, they came to the anchorage of the British Grand Fleet! And Turning one of our most important airports into ruins, German artillery roared all night. (This is obviously exaggerated.) The shells rained down on the airport, turning it into a sea of fire, and the yellow-red flames went straight to the ground. Soaring into the sky, we are 7 miles away from the airport, but the fire still illuminates our place, and there are some pungent takeoffs in the air, which should come from the direction of the airport. On the second day, we tried to help those boys, Then the final result made us desperate, and no more than 500 people escaped from the airport where thousands of people were stationed.” After the war, a British civilian recalled that desperate night.
"Call work, let's go to the next place." Ruprecht nodded in satisfaction looking at the attack assessment results that just came out. The most important facilities of the airport: ammunition depots, hangars, mechanical workshops and power plants were completely destroyed. Even if the British re-use the airport, it may be a few months later, and by then, the war will be completely over , is there another use? Tonight, the most critical wooden target in the Orkney Islands has been destroyed, leaving only two secondary targets. So far, the submarine cordon deployed in the southern part of the fleet has not found traces of the British fleet. If nothing else, this time, the German High Seas Fleet can successfully complete the task.
At the same time, the Hipper fleet's attack on the Shetland Islands was also in progress. Although the overall firepower, the 11 battleships in Hipper's hands could not be compared with the 12 Bavarian-class battleships in the hands of the crown prince, but they It also only needs to attack one target, so Hipper can easily pour thousands of tons of ammunition there, and finally have time to spare the surrounding lighthouses, radio stations, and some barracks. And while the two German fleets were raging on the British North Sea blockade, the Grand Fleet was still nestled in the Firth of Forth, and Jericho, who was resting, also received the most frightening telegram since the war started!
"Your Excellency, an urgent call from the Orkney Islands and the Shetland Islands." The attendant anxiously knocked on the door outside Jericho's bedroom. A few minutes later, Jericho, who was still in his pajamas, appeared in the room with a haggard face. In front of his subordinates, Jericho is too tired these days.
"What's the situation?" Holding the telegram in his hand, Jericho came to the living room outside, and then began to read. The two telegrams are not long and can be read in a minute. However, Jericho, who finished reading the telegram, Standing there motionless like a statue, he was stunned for a few minutes!
"Your Excellency, what's the matter with you?" the attendant said anxiously. At this time, Jericho's brain, which was a little unconscious due to sleep, was like a pot of mess. He tried hard to sort out an order, and then came up with a countermeasure, but no matter what, he failed! Time is passing by, and he really wants to go directly to the north to attack the German High Seas Fleet, but after a short thought,
He knew that it was too late! The Crown Prince of Bavaria has tricked him once again!
If the large fleet needs to attack, it will take at least one hour to prepare. Except for some warships on duty, all other warships need 40 minutes to burn the boilers so that the pressure in the steam pipes can reach the standard. Then the fleet will slowly sail out of the military port in order, then form up and head north! By the way, it should be noted that there is no way for the three Queen-class fast battleships to join this battle, because they are currently scraping the bottom of the ship in dry dock... Originally, the advantage of the large fleet was not great, and now there are still three Queen-class battleships missing. Even Jericho feels that the odds of winning are too small.
And don't forget, the Germans have an air force base in Norway. Now, Jericho has understood the German army's plan of action. Tonight, the airports of the Orkney Islands and the Shetland Islands were slaughtered, and then they went to Norway during the day. Jericho is sure that at dawn, German planes from Norway will hover over the German fleet, and the German fleet will get enough air cover. At this time, if Jericho dares to take the large fleet up If so, then absolutely dead!
"Let all the officers above the commander of the squadron come to the conference room, we must consider changing our previous response." The calmness and calmness revealed in Jericho's words infected the attendant next to him. The latter recovered from the panic and went on to convey order, but Jericho knows that now, the Grand Fleet's chances of winning in this battle are already very low! He couldn't think of any additional bonus options that he could arrange to make the balance of war more inclined to him! At this moment, Jericho has played all his cards! But still lost the initiative!
The ensuing meeting was dull. When they learned that the North Sea blockade line that the Royal Navy had worked so hard to manage was easily killed by the German Navy, the people present were a little surprised, some were frowning, and some even had a trace of fear in their eyes. . But more of them are confused and overwhelmed. In this case, how can there be a good result in a hurry? So, not surprisingly, the meeting was aborted, but everyone still reached a consensus: the current large fleet is not suitable for intercepting opponents. Then Jericho took the lead in drafting a document in the name of the commander-in-chief of the Grand Fleet, and then others signed it, stating to London the reasons why the fleet is not suitable for sailing.
"Now, the meeting is over, Lieutenant General Ivan Thomas and Lieutenant General Betty will stay, and the others can leave," Jericho said.
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