Chapter 245 Bite the Scalp (1400 votes plus updates)

"General, General Betty asked us to hold back these three warships of the Germans to buy time for them to defeat the German fleet. After they have won the victory, they will come back to support us." A communications officer said to us. Major General Robertson reported.

Rear Admiral Robertson's face was constantly changing. The three German Navy warships equipped with 380mm main guns brought him great pressure.

"Damn it, there is no other way now, but to fight the Germans. Order the ships and get ready to fight!" Major General Robertson ordered. He knew very well that under such circumstances, the speed of the "Iron Duke" battleship would be a flaw. This made it impossible for them to escape from the pursuit of the German Navy's battlecruisers. Therefore, it seems that there is no other way except to work hard.

"May God bless us, bless the Royal Navy! I hope that General Betty and the others can defeat the German fleet earlier." After issuing the order, Major General Robertson prayed to God secretly. Although, they now have four "Iron Duke" battleships. But facing the three "Derfflinger-class" battlecruisers of the German Navy, he still has no confidence in winning, and he doesn't even know how long he can last. If he led a fast battlecruiser instead of a slow battleship this time, maybe Major General Robertson would directly request to retreat instead of fighting.

After Rear Admiral Robertson's order was issued, the four "Iron Duke" battleships of the British Navy had already lined up in a battle line, and the 343mm main turret began to rotate, aiming at the three "German" ships of the German Navy coming from the north. Flinger-class battlecruisers.

On the battleship 'Derfflinger', Admiral Reinhard Scheer had a smile on his face. Although, the four "Iron Duke" battlecruisers of the British Navy seem to be ready to fight them. However, this did not worry him. He has absolute confidence in his battleship.

"The British seem to have realized their current situation. They have no other choice but to fight us. Since this is the case, let us defeat them openly!" Reinhard Scheer entered will say.

"Order the ships to start shooting after the distance is reduced to 15,000 meters. The seaplanes provide firepower for the battleships. Within an hour, smash the four British battleships into the sea."

"Yes, General."

The three "Derfflinger-class" battlecruisers of the German Navy are also ready for battle.

The speed of the two battle lines began to get closer, and the 380mm main gun and the 343mm main gun were already pointing at the opposing battleship.

"The 'Iron Duke' and the 'Marlborough' attacked the German No. 1 ship, the 'Benbau' attacked the German No. 2 ship, and the 'Emperor of India' attacked the German No. 3 ship." Robert Major General Sen quickly assigned the targets. The German Navy's "Derfflinger" battlecruiser has a flagship flag, so it naturally became the focus of Major General Robertson's attack. He gathered the firepower of two "Iron Duke" battleships, trying to damage or sink the flagship of the German Navy first. In this case, he may have a chance to reverse the situation and turn defeat into victory.

Admiral Reinhard Scheer and Major General Robertson also thought of going together. Because the German fleet is one less in number, this makes them have one warship, which will inevitably be besieged by two opposing warships. The battlecruiser "Derfflinger" is the flagship, and it is normal to be besieged. However, Admiral Reinhard Scheer is very confident in the defense of the battlecruiser 'Derfflinger', even if he is besieged by two enemy battleships, he can still persist. However, Admiral Reinhard Scheer also ordered the battlecruisers "Lützow" and "Hindenburg" to seize this opportunity and sink their opponents in one fell swoop. In that case, they will be able to seal the victory in advance.

The German Navy's breaking fleet and the British Navy's battlecruiser formation have also formed a confrontation. The six battlecruisers of the German Navy broke into the fleet against the nine battlecruisers of the British Navy.

In terms of the number of warships, the British Navy has a clear advantage. However, the last time the battlecruiser "Lion" was sunk, this left a deep impression on Lieutenant Admiral David Beatty and other officers and soldiers of the British Navy. They all know that the warships of the German Navy are not so easy to deal with. Even if they have a numerical advantage, it is very difficult to win.

"Battlecruiser 'Tiger' against German 'Moltke', 'Queen Mary' against German 'Goeben', 'Royal Princess' against German 'Seydlitz' .'Indefatigable' and 'New Zealand' against the German 'Blücher', 'Australia' and 'Invincible' against 'Von der Tann', 'Indomitable' and 'Indomitable', deal with 'Leopold'. This time, we must win!" Lieutenant General David Beatty said firmly.

Lieutenant General David Beatty knew well where his side's weaknesses were. The "Lion-class" battlecruiser could confront the German Navy's "Moltke-class" battlecruiser in front of him. However, the 'Indefatigable-class' battlecruisers and the 'Invincible-class' battlecruisers are relatively too weak. Therefore, Lieutenant General David Betty attempted to win by using two ships against one. In the case of a quantitative advantage, the only way that can be thought of.

However, can the "Indefatigable" and "Invincible" battlecruisers really win? Even if it is two against one, I am afraid it will be very difficult.

The "Indefatigable" battlecruiser has a displacement of only 22,000 tons, is equipped with four twin 305mm main guns, and has a maximum speed of 25 knots. The "Invincible" battlecruiser has a displacement of only 20,000 tons, is also equipped with four twin 305mm main guns, and has a maximum speed of 25.5 knots. The firepower and speed of these two battlecruisers are not bad. However, the defense is very bad. The thickest part of the main side armor belt of these two battlecruisers is only 152 mm, the turret armor is only 177.8 mm, the conning tower armor is only 280 mm, and the deck armor is only a few tens of mm. Such a defense, not to mention the main guns of the battlecruisers of the German Navy, even the main guns of the cruisers can pose a fatal threat to them.