Chapter 1018: Withdrawal

Chapter 1018

The Tegerhof and Prinz Eugen’s artillery skills were a little worse, but the two Brestani-class battleships were still smashed. The Lorraine’s No. 1 turret was penetrated, causing several problems. Ten people were injured and killed. At the same time, a large torch was lit on the front of the deck, and the No. 4 turret of the Provence behind was also penetrated. At the same time, one of the artillery of the No. 3 turret was destroyed and the waterline was also opened 2 A hole. During this period of time, the French made no more than 5 rounds. One of them was on the Piaget flagship, which opened a hole in the front waterline, and the other two were on Resadier’s. The position of the secondary gun gallery destroyed a 6-inch gun. The other shot hit Prince Eugen’s No. 4 turret, leaving a shallow pit on it, and two shots suspected of hitting the main armor belt. Of course , After hitting, there is no use for eggs.

After less than 20 minutes of shooting, Lieutenant General de La Perel finally realized that this would not work, and the accompanying destroyer began to release a smoke screen, and then under the leadership of the flagship Brestag, the French battleship behind began. Turn around and prepare for a battle line battle with the opponent.

However, when the smoke gradually dissipated, the French suddenly discovered that the German fleet had slapped their buttocks away. At this time, the distance between the two sides had been pulled to 18 kilometers, even exceeding the effective range of the Guba-class battleship! (The artillery elevation is not enough.) The German fleet has no idea of ​​a large-scale head-on battle with its opponents, as long as it can delay time. And now, the Germans seem to have reached their goal. Even if the French fleet turns again, the Germans will only repeat the previous process. At this time, the damaged Niegovan fleet is passing by the French fleet at a distance of 30%. More than a kilometer!

"We seem to be unable to catch up with our opponents." Lieutenant General Rapperel, who had been stealing the rice, said frustratedly. This is actually the first time that the French fleet and the German fleet had a formal day-to-day battle. In this at least a fairer battle, Lieutenant General Laperel had to admit that from the perspective of combat quality, the gap between the French navy and its opponents was obviously. The gap in the quality of single ships is even greater. And when he thought that the opponent now had 6 fast battleships, Lieutenant General Rapperel couldn't help but shudder...

"I suddenly realized that we need to leave the Eastern Mediterranean temporarily. Until our damaged warship is repaired, we are unable to fight against the allied fast fleet." On the day after the battle, Lieutenant General La Perel I wrote down this rather frustrating and discouraging sentence.

"The Frenchman seems to have been beaten back." Kato Seiyoshi said while looking at the embarrassed French fleet in the distance.

"Yes, if it were not for the absolute disadvantage of the German fleet, the French would have lost two warships. After this battle, I am afraid the entire Eastern Mediterranean will be calm for a long time." Captain Fuso sighed Said.

"That's good, instead of fighting with the Allied fleet like this half-dead, it is better to take a step back, go back to rest and come back, it is like when the fist is retracted and then stretched out to be more powerful." Kato Seiki Said.

"This is the best result, but the French may not do it very simply. Don't forget, in the anchorage on Crete, there are several French naval battleships sitting on the bottom of the sea." An officer's words flowed in. There was a hint of sarcasm. During the war, being able to fight is king, and the French army can mock the Japanese army's combat effectiveness, because the latter's fight is really a bit rubbish. By the same token, the Japanese are somewhat shameless about the performance of the French fleet.

While the Japanese were watching the drama leisurely, Lieutenant General Laperel was also engaged in a fierce ideological struggle. The cornerstone of the French fleet, the three super fearless ships, suffered varying degrees of damage, especially during the period. The Stani, half of its combat effectiveness is good. And if once the German fleet is assembled, it will come out and fight with the French fleet, the result is really hard to say. As for the Japanese? As far as the state of the two battleships Fuso and Hyuga, it is estimated that they will not be able to get out of the dock in less than three months....

"The damage to the Allied fleet is also very serious. Apart from anything else, the damage to the United Interest and St. Esteban is enough to allow them to stay in the Turk’s dock for more than 3 months, and during this time we are completely There is time to tow the battleships stranded on the island of Crete. Even the Spey fleet with relatively well-preserved combat effectiveness will never choose to attack again in the near future. Their large-caliber artillery shells and various consumables need to be shipped from the mainland. Come here. It will also take a long time to repair these warships and restore them to state."

"The efforts of the Germans only made it impossible for both sides to take the next step. At this time, we must not show weakness. Of course, if possible, if the British are willing to separate a fleet to the Mediterranean, it is important to stabilize the situation in the Mediterranean. It's still very helpful." Just when Lieutenant Admiral de La Perel was hesitant, Lieutenant Admiral Lebris said.

"Yeah, we still have the British. Now the queens should have been refurbished. It's okay to ask the British to come and help~www.wuxiaspot.com~ No need, as long as we can provide 4 battleships temporarily , It is enough for us to withdraw most of the damaged warships!" Lieutenant General Laperel said in his heart.

As Lieutenant General Lebris said, after this battle, Count Spey has no plans to continue to attack in a short time. To be honest, this battle has achieved the most important goal-with Austria-Hungary. The fleet converged. (Although the two fast battleships were seriously injured.) At the same time, it greatly weakened the combat effectiveness of the French Mediterranean fleet, and even said that the French fleet was temporarily expelled from the Eastern Mediterranean.

But at the same time, it must be noted that the Allied fleet also takes a considerable period of time to regain combat effectiveness. Needless to say, the two severely damaged warships, according to Turkey's ship repair level and the speed of domestic delivery of materials and accessories, there are not four. It is estimated that the month is repaired, and then the four fast battleships of his own, almost all the waterline parts have problems, temporary repairs with pontoons are just to deal with, it is best to go to the dock for maintenance, so that the entire fleet It will take about half a year to fix everything, right? And even if the ship is repaired, it will take time to deliver consumables such as ammunition and engine oil. After all, after the two battles, Earl Spey’s fleet used more than 1,500 rounds of 350MM shells. Domestic production will take time.

The third one is here~~~!

(End of this chapter)