Chapter 1155: Hit and run
Chapter 1155
At this time, during the time when the fast fleet and the main force of the German high seas fleet were fighting, the British fleet had completed most of its maneuvers. At this time, the huge British fleet had approached the east of the German fleet, and it only took another quarter of an hour. After pulling out a battle line in the southwest direction, you can threaten the German fleet from the side and rear, cutting off the German fleet's return. Then the German fleet will be trapped between the British fast fleet in the north and the British large fleet in the south. Even if the Germans have the advantage in speed, the large fleet also has the advantage of fighting in the inner circle. !
But now, in the eyes of Jericho and others, the Moore fleet has chosen to protect itself, giving the German fleet a slight turn for the better.
"His Royal Highness, the British queens have released the smokescreen. Jericho has already reached the east, and they will soon start their formation. If my estimation is correct, they might start along this line!" said, Scheer made a fictitious picture on the chart with the putter in his hand. This line pierced the side and rear of the German fleet like a sharp knife.
"It seems that the opponent is not as strong as we thought." The British reaction was a little unexpected. In fact, the first thing the prince has to deal with is the fast battleships in the British fleet. These things are really too troublesome. Now, according to the original plan, he would choose to turn and take it before the British fleet unfolds. The destroyed destroyer and the large seaplane in the air will release smoke screens to prevent the British fast fleet from pursuing them. They will run out before the other party completes the encirclement. This period will take about half an hour to 40 minutes. The prince estimates that if he is lucky May be able to take away a queen... However, taking a battlecruiser away in less than 15 minutes now, that's a good deal.
"After the Hipper fleet and the second battleship squadron were discontinued, we turned to evacuate!" Seeing that the enemy who can move has already avoided, then it is meaningless to stay on the battlefield. The prince does not want to be like a sausage by Moore. The fleet and the British fleet are sandwiched between two pieces of bread...
It is naturally the slowest to keep the battle line turning. In fact, in World War I, both Britain and Germany could skillfully turn quickly in units of units, for example, the historical German fleet turned in front of a large fleet. This time the German fleet's steering is a bit more difficult. Because in the process of turning, a total of 4 battleship units (including the Hipper fleet) were in charge of the first and third positions, while the first and fourth battleship units directly under the prince ran away first. , This is because the combat effectiveness of the Hipper fleet and the second battleship squadron is the strongest. 5 Bavarian-class battleships and 3 battlecruisers are enough to make the "irrational" Major General Moore suffer a bit!
The 7 battleships turned first, followed by Hipper’s battlecruiser detachment, and finally the second battleship detachment consisting of 3 Bavarian-class battleships. In just 5 minutes, the huge German fleet changed from heading northwest to heading south. In order to prevent the Moore fleet from pursuing, the prince decisively ordered the speed to be increased to more than 23 knots!
"The Germans are gone!" When Moore heard the news, he was taken aback, but soon he realized that the large fleet should have received the enemy, and in order not to give up any chance to beat the dog, the Queen Elizabeth quickly Through semaphores and telegrams, the entire fleet was told to adjust its course and prepare for the pursuit. But it’s a pity that it took only a quarter of an hour to complete the adjustment from the German fleet to the British fleet. The distance between the two fleets was re-extended to about 22 kilometers. If this distance can be hit, more It depends on luck....
The large fleet that had not yet entered the inner ring could not catch up with the German high seas fleet at this time, and because of the increased speed, the early dreadnoughts could not keep up with the fleet at all, and the originally tight formation became loose. The 4 Vengeance-class battleships and the next 10 Super Dreadnoughts can still maintain a high speed, but the next 10 Dreadnoughts are a bit difficult. As for the three first-generation battlecruisers of Major General Hood? Jericho dare not let them show up easily! This TM is too dangerous!
"Damn it!" Jericho cursed. When the German fleet increased its speed to 25 knots, the British fleet's encirclement plan finally went bankrupt. On the Iron Duke, Jericho could even clearly see the German fleet from about 30 kilometers in front of the British fleet. Drive by at high speed! Before the two iron tongs were closed, after killing a battlecruiser, turn into the wind!
When the last German warship threw the British fleet out of range, the entire fleet burst into cheers, and confidence was accumulated. After repeated battles, people found that the seemingly powerful opponent was like a stupid Cows are usually teased by themselves, and then take the opportunity to use a knife to take a piece of fat beef from them. This feeling is very addictive. It’s so good that I bite you and you can’t catch me!
"His Royal Highness, if we can get such a result every time we strike ~ www.wuxiaspot.com~ then the British Empire is not invincible." Sher complimented. And the hidden meaning is that this battle is enough, and you can accept it as soon as you see it. After all, the two sides fought to kill a battlecruiser in more than ten minutes, and it was considered revenge for the Blücher, and it was safe to go back at this time!
"Let's go, that's it for today." The prince looked at the British Fast Fleet and the Great Fleet that had rejoined again, and had no idea to continue the fight. Now it’s 5 o’clock in the afternoon. The long winter night is about to fall, and there are some variables in the night battle. Under the condition that both sides can use aviation reconnaissance, the German fleet can rely on high speed to be able to kill the other party, but if it is night, In case of bad luck and bump into it, it may be a hit! Of course, the most important thing is that what the prince is most concerned about is not the result of this battle, because compared with a large-scale battle in the near future, it is really not so much whether it can kill a battlecruiser this time. important.
When the German fleet embarked on its way home in the afterglow of the setting sun, some of the existences hidden in the night did not leave. They wandered on the sea like ghosts. Continue to perform his tasks. The British know nothing about it! And sometimes the outcome of a war is determined by these details.
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(End of this chapter)
