Chapter 1117: Call for help from the north

Chapter 1117

"In other words, if the weather is not taken into account, in the daytime, the British rely on aerial reconnaissance, it is basically difficult for us to sneak attack on the British fleet, is that right?" Scheer said.

"Yes, the assessment of the perception and response speed of the British Navy is the main reason for my action. From the current point of view, the British have an advantage in the use of naval aviation power. There are also some advantages in radio technology. And our advantage lies in the overall speed of the fleet. It is true that we cannot face the enemy's complete high seas fleet, but if we want to go, the British also have no way."

"The key to our dealing with the British is the suppression of British aviation power and the constant consumption of the fast fleet. The key to the British dealing with us is to build a fast fleet that can hold us down. We need to do two things well. , And the British only need to do a little better. This is the current situation!" The prince said frankly, this time he was to make Scheer and others aware of the gap between the two sides. Although the victory of the Thunder-Surbrus campaign was brilliant, it was very impressive. It is difficult to replicate again, unless the German fleet can solve the above two problems!

"We need to consider these things from a long-term perspective. The most realistic thing for us is how to rescue the two battlecruisers in the Norwegian Sea. This action has proved that the high seas fleet cannot enter the Norwegian Sea to meet them. The large fleet is always active. Dispatched, then the British will follow soon, even if we leave at night, because we cannot cross the entire North Sea in one night. And we find two battlecruisers, and even now, we even have their positions Not sure!" Scheer said.

"This question depends on when Lefetsov and the others report it. We can only make the next step after knowing their status, and I have a feeling that this time the British may implement more extreme strategies to restrict. We, for example, a short-term coastal blockade!" said the prince.

"Then we can only try to enter the North Sea from the Skagerrak Strait, but there is a certain risk. We have found traces of British submarines on this route, and there have also been mines deployed by them in the strait. If a large-scale fleet passes, there is a high chance of being discovered, and it may strike a mine." Admiral Scheer said.

"So, when our squadron enters the Skagerrak Strait, we must firmly contain the large fleet. We need to plan carefully for this." Before the prince's words fell, an officer took the translation. The telegram came in, and when he saw the telegram, the prince shook his heart.

"The British stepped up their blockade against us. Yesterday, we met again with the British fleet. In this battle, a fuel tank in the front of the battlecruiser Blücher was penetrated, resulting in the loss of hundreds of tons. We may not be able to hold on for a long time, up to about 4 days. The British air reconnaissance is very powerful, and they even made attacks. I hope the navy can make some efforts." The telegram is very brief, even to the high seas fleet. No request was made either. Obviously, Lefetsov was very aware of the strength of the fleets of both sides. This piece of information was released to a certain extent, and it could be regarded as an absolute piece.

"After returning, immediately contact Hipper, we are probably leaving the first drop of blood this time." The prince said with a gloomy face. The bow mailbox of the Blücher was destroyed, which directly reduced the endurance of the warship and may greatly affect the speed. Although he was reluctant in his heart, he had to say that the deadline for the Blücher was approaching, and the ship's condition and fuel were not enough to allow the warship to run out of high speed for a long time. This time, the High Seas Fleet is destined to lose at least one battleship!

"It's time to make a trade-off." Scheer said after taking a look at the telegram. Scheer is a decisive person, even stronger than Hipper at this point. Historically, during the Battle of the Doger Sandbar, Hipper had always wanted to save the Blücher. During the Battle of Jutland, Scheer personally gave the order for the Hipper fleet to charge in order to get the large fleet off the line. From a personal point of view, this is a bit cold-blooded, but from a general strategic perspective, this is quite correct. After all, the situation was too dangerous at the time. Without the battlecruiser squadron, the German fleet would be uncomfortable, but if the high seas fleet is gone, then Just wash and sleep....

"The loss of the Blücher is inevitable, but we must take the Moggi back. In this way, after returning, the fleet will be reorganized. We will prepare for a maximum of 2 days before starting the action."

At this time, in the distant Norwegian Sea, two German battlecruisers were sailing side by side. Yes, they were heading side by side. There was a long oil pipeline between the two battleships.

"Send Colonel Herhaus to make him ready to refuel." Colonel Von Lefetzoff ordered. However, after sending the light signal several times, the opposite party did not respond. Just as the colonel was about to send the fourth signal, the battleship Blücher on the opposite side finally responded.

"Stop the refueling operation."

"If this war is destined to be sacrificed~www.wuxiaspot.com~ then let Blücher be the first sacrifice given to the God of War by the High Seas Fleet? At least you still have hope to go back, and we are no longer able to. Up."

"Damn it!" Sorrow, anger, and helplessness surged in Von Lefetzoff's heart at the same time. Just 18 hours ago, they unexpectedly met with two Queen-class fast battleships. The two sides had a short-term exchange of fire. Relying on good armor box defense, the core compartments of the two battleships were intact, but one shot hit the front. The shells of the armor belt still killed two heavy fuel tanks. If it is a battle with a large fleet, it would be fine to drive back directly, but in this environment, it is undoubtedly equivalent to the sentence of death for the Blücher. The so-called fleet can only be supported for 4 days, referring to the situation of the Blücher, and the Mochi can support at least another week or so.

After some argument, Colonel von Lefetzoff overwhelmed a small amount of objections in the fleet and prepared to provide fuel for the Blücher in order to help her return. But at the final critical moment, he did not expect the other party to refuse to accept.

"Send the **** Herhaus to tell him that he has no right to decide the fate of a precious battlecruiser!" Colonel Von Lefetzoff said grimly.

The second is more~~~!

(End of this chapter)