Chapter 1161: Prometheus the Fire Thief

Chapter 1161 Prometheus the Fire Thief

"During the two large-scale fleet battles, the total number of British seaplanes, land-based aircraft and airships was more than three digits, and the British also began to have a certain degree of research on planes. If the weather is good Under circumstances, it is basically impossible to sneak attack on the British fleet in the North Sea or to destroy them individually."

"We have tracked the return journey of the British fleet. Generally speaking, their arrangements are very detailed. The large fleet will return to the Shetland Islands, and the fast fleet will return to Forth Bay. Maybe because of fuel problems, they The speed of the return journey is not fast. And in order to avoid the submarine, it will often take the zigzag evasion course."

"For most of the return journey, the fleet was not assisted by other forces, but after approaching a range of about 80 kilometers from the port, the British would arrange seaplanes and auxiliary warships to prevent attacks from our submarines. The same is true at night. In the Gulf of Forth, the British also carried out defensive mines. If we want to rely on submarine ambush to severely damage the British fleet, then the probability of success is very small, and we may even lose precious submarines. "Lieutenant General Scheer reported to Wang Zihui after synthesizing the information provided by the intelligence department.

"Can we determine the track of the British fleet at night?" The prince thought for a while and asked again.

"No problem, the British did not consider the light control when sailing at night. Although the speed of 14 knots is not fast, it is enough to make the submarine under the water urgent. And they need to keep in touch with the inside of the port. There is no radio control. So relying on airships and radio lateral technology, we can determine the approximate location of the British fleet. They seem to be unaware of our radio lateral technology, or they may not care." Lieutenant General Scheer thought for a while and said. .

"So how is the strength of the British fast fleet now?" Admiral Ball asked on the side.

"It was the USS Australia battlecruiser that was sunk by us. The core compartments of the other two Queen-class battleships were damaged. It is estimated that they will lie on the berth for more than 2 months. If we fight with them again, as long as we can still get on board. At the next opportunity, we can make at least half of Thomas' battleship temporarily leave the British combat sequence!" Lieutenant General Hipper said.

"There won't be such an opportunity again. If we repeat this tactic again, then the most likely result is that Hood's third battlecruiser squadron will converge with the Thomas fleet and will not engage in any more pincer offensives. Will follow behind the big fleet, haven't you noticed that the position of the three battle cruisers of Hood's third battlecruiser squadron makes us uncomfortable this time?" Major General Scheer shook his head and said.

"And to be honest, we can't change the situation too much by killing these second-class warships. As the queens continue to serve, the role of these warships is getting smaller and smaller." The prince said. "So, if we want to change the situation further, we must target the British queens! And this will be our core goal in the next phase!"

"His Royal Highness, what do you mean?!" All the senior German navy leaders present were shocked and puzzled. They thought that such actions were already high enough, and gradually weakened their opponents through constant contact and consumption in a short period of time. And now it seems that everything the prince did before was just a foreshadowing!

"Perhaps judging from the results and tonnage, we may not be able to reproduce the glory of the Thunder-Thurbrus in this operation. But I can guarantee that it will take at least half a year for the British fast fleet to recover after this battle! Jie! Rico’s large fleet can only return to Forth Bay to be a watchdog honestly! Then watch our fleet continue to transport supplies to the mainland through the North Sea!"

That's right, the prince still aimed the spearhead at the British fast fleet this time, in line with the principle of not crippling this fleet and not fighting with the main force of the big fleet. Only after the British's maritime strategic maneuvering force was half-dead, the prince's unraveling operation would have the possibility of success. Only German sea lines of communication can remain open!

"But in the daytime, our every move is under the supervision of the British. We cannot have the opportunity to face the British fast fleet alone. And the other party's speed is not much slower than ours. If they want to go, we too It's hard to intercept!"

Lieutenant General Scheer felt that the prince’s plan was a bit unbelievable. Now, under normal visibility, it is difficult for both parties to calculate the opponent, and if the weather is bad, then both parties may be calculated or targeted by the other party, and the cost is relatively small. For the German Navy, such risks are undoubtedly greater.

"So, our action time and action plan will need to be adjusted. Thankfully, the last time our campaign was successful was not bad. Two of the seven Queen-class battleships were temporarily separated from the battle sequence. This is a very good opportunity. , This makes our prey the right size! Very suitable for a bite!" The prince did not directly explain his plan. Instead, continue to describe the prospects of this battle.

"Are you planning to refer to Earl Spey's night-time attack in the Mediterranean?" Hipper asked, as if feeling something.

"Night attack is not a very good choice. Attacking a fleet with a higher speed in the wind and waves of the North Sea is inherently difficult for a strong man. We still cannot effectively attack the opponent when the opponent wants to go in the daytime. , Then at night, it is naturally even more impossible." The prince shook his head and said~www.wuxiaspot.com~So what should we do? "Admiral Von Ball asked.

"Do what we want you to do, and when the time comes, you will naturally know everything!" the prince said confidently. And in order to wish us the success of this operation, I suggest that this operation be named Fire Stealer-Prometheus!

"Then when will we start the operation?" Lieutenant General Scheer thought for a while and asked.

"I don't know the specific action time. To be precise, we need to wait for opportunities and have a correct judgment on the battlefield situation. But I can clearly tell you the time of preparation, before January 15 next year, We must make all preparations, not only the preparations for the warships belonging to the high seas fleet, but also the preparations for the Kingdom of Bavaria. If my plan is realized, those dragons flying in the air may not be unable to deal with." After finishing, the prince pointed out. I pointed to a photo posted on the wall. It was a static image of a V1500 aircraft on the ground, with a slender fuselage, huge wings, and a machine gun like a hedgehog. It makes people feel scared at first sight!

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