Chapter 706: Turkish navy construction

"Besides the capital ships, let's get a dozen submarines first." When the Ottoman Navy Minister Jemal Pasha personally came to Munich to discuss the construction of the Turkish navy with Ruprecht, the prince opened his mouth and asked Turkey to prepare first. A dozen submarines.

   "Well, shouldn't the surface ships be arranged properly first?" Jemal said embarrassingly. He once witnessed the grand occasion when Ruprecht brought the German fleet into Istanbul. The magnificent fleet is the navy in the mind of the minister of the navy. As for those hidden in Underwater, the speed of movement is like a snail, and the submarine that does some sneaking things all day long is not in the eyes of Jemal.

"First of all, your Excellency should believe in the friendship between the German Empire and the Ottoman Turk Empire. Your country trusts us and entrusts me with the naval construction that is related to the prosperity and decline of the country. Then I naturally want to build a practical, in line with your National Day A fleet of needs, not a flashy fleet."

"Trust me, the fleet I plan for your country is definitely the fleet that can form combat effectiveness in the shortest time, spend the least money, and have the strongest combat effectiveness. As for the issue of submarines, I think 12 submarines are the minimum requirement. No less, because this is determined by your country’s environment."

"In the direction of the Black Sea, after the Turkish Navy has two German-built super-dreadnoughts, plus a few light cruisers and destroyers, it can completely suppress the Russian Baltic Fleet without dreadnoughts. This also achieved the first naval construction of your country. purpose."

"The second purpose is to enable your country to resist the Allied fleet from the Mediterranean. It is foreseeable that once the war begins, Britain and France will launch a large-scale landing operation on the Dardanelles. Open up direct contact with Russia."

"With the Anglo-French navy going all out, it is impossible for the Turkish fleet to block the opponent's offensive in the Aegean Sea, so the fleet can only withdraw to the Black Sea. Then cooperate with land-based gun emplacements, mines and submarines to block the opponent." Historically, Zaida When the Battle of the Darier Strait broke out, Britain and France gathered a total of 18 dreadnoughts and former dreadnoughts to participate in ground-to-sea operations. Although most of them are former dreadnoughts, just relying on the number, two super dreadnoughts can't compete with so many warships, right? What's more, there is a ruthless character like the queen! In a fleet battle? What do you think?

"So we can only use an asymmetrical way of fighting against the British and French fleets in the narrow Dardanelles, and submarines, mines and mines are the most important means." The Dardanelles can be described as this. The place where the dreadnoughts suffered the most during World War I. On March 18, 1915, the former British dreadnoughts Unstoppable and Haitian and the French former dreadnought Bouvet were sunk by a mine deployed by the Turkish mine-laying ship Nuslet.

  Moreover, the mines laid by this minecraft also damaged the battlecruiser Indomitable. It is definitely one of the miracles in the history of the world navy to achieve such a brilliant record in one day. It is better than the famous U9 in history.

  But the matter is not over. The behemoths of the British and French fleets continued to be bullied by various little guys including submarines and destroyers in this narrow waters. On the evening of May 13, the former British dreadnought ship Goliath was traveling in the Dardanelles under the cover of five destroyers and was sunk by the Turkish destroyer Pillar of Nations! In myths and legends, the giant Goliath died of a stone. This time, myth and reality are so suitable!

  And on May 25th, the British second-class battleship triumphantly was sunk by the German submarine U21, and this battleship happened to be the famous second ship of the Agile class. And two days later, on May 27, the German submarine U21 opened again, sinking the former Dreadnought ship Dignity! So, in the narrow Dardanelles, the British and French navy threw away 6 dreadnoughts! The power of submarines and mines can be seen!

  However, while the Allied submarine massacre, the British also overcame the many difficulties of anti-submarine nets, mines and unfamiliar terrain, and launched a crazy anti-kill! 7 British submarines and 1 French submarine sank a Turkish former dreadnought ship, 1 lightning ship, 5 gunboats, 11 transport ships, 44 ships and 148 sailing ships in the Marmara Sea! And it caused Turkey's maritime transportation in the Marmara Sea to be almost paralyzed, especially the E14 and E11 two destroyers, three in and three out, and the results were brilliant.

  The **** history tells Ruprecht that in the Dardanelles, submarine warfare and mine warfare are the keys to victory. If you want more blood in the Allied fleet, you must work **** these two issues! Therefore, while asking Turkey to purchase 12 submarines, Ruprecht also asked Turkey to invest more funds and personnel on the issue of mine inventory, mine-laying ships and mine-sweeping ships.

"Submarine officers can be provided by the German Navy. Minelayers and minesweepers can be trained by the Empire. In addition to the 2 Dreadnoughts, the German Imperial Navy can also build 2 light cruisers and 12 destroyers for your country. The overall price of matching weapons and accessories is £1 million."

"At the same time, in order to enable your country to maintain these precious warships, the German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire will jointly fund the establishment of large ships, machinery plants and other supporting facilities for Turkey in Istanbul to support the fleet~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Your navy personnel can get acquainted with the performance of German warships as soon as possible. I can prepare some old pre-dreadnoughts for your country to use as training ships. Of course, the weapons and equipment above will not be lacking. Once the war starts, it will soon be possible. Restore combat effectiveness."

  "Thank you very much for the support of the German Empire and His Royal Highness to the Ottoman Turkish Navy. I am here, on behalf of the Ottoman Empire and His Majesty the Sultan, to extend my sincerest gratitude to you." Jemal Pasha said.

"In addition, the Austro-Hungarian Empire is the most powerful maritime power in the entire Mediterranean as the Allied Group, and the joint operations of the Austro-Hungarian fleet and the Turkish fleet will also be on the agenda. In this regard, the German Empire will send naval officers to coordinate the three countries in the Mediterranean. If one day, the Austro-Hungarian fleet needs to station in Turkish territorial waters and ports, I hope that His Excellency Djemal can make it easier.” Finally, Ruprecht said.

  Historically, facing the admiration of the Secretary of the Navy for agreeing to the battleship Goben to enter Turkey, in this case, Ruprecht first greeted the opponent, laying the foundation for the future establishment of the Allied Mediterranean fleet.

  "The Turkish Empire is duty-bound to respond to reasonable requests from allies." Jemal Pasha promised, patting his chest.

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