Chapter 859: Betty strikes

Jericho sent the news that the large fleet could not go to sea immediately. Unexpectedly, both Churchill and Fisher accepted Jericho’s report. It was not that they faced Jericho’s comity. , But because of the actual situation, if the two sides fight at noon tomorrow, the chance of Jericho participating in this battle is zero!

After the two naval chiefs arrived, the two generals, Oliver and Wilson of the British Naval Staff, used compass and rulers to calculate the course of the Germans hour by hour based on the estimated speed of the German battlecruiser formation. They found that, Even if the large fleet set off immediately after nightfall, it might be too late. After all, the fuel is not enough, the fleet cannot sail at high speed, and the exact target of the German fleet is not known, so it is impossible for a large fleet to ambush! (In the historical battle of the Doger Sandbar, there were similar presumptions, and the source can be seen in the Intrepid Sea.)

"If that's the case, only the Betty fleet will be able to fight?" Sir Fisher said.

"So what? Betty has seven capital ships, three light cruiser squadrons, and the destroyers of the Harwich fleet. And George V of Lieutenant General Jeram. I can hardly find a reason to lose." Churchill, who himself was not very knowledgeable in naval technology, said lightly.

"It's not a big problem to win, but Betty will pay some price in the face of the Hipper fleet that is fighting hard. I recently took a closer look at the intelligence sent from India. How can I say? The Thomas fleet has indeed paid an amazing amount. The German warship is as strong as ever." Sir Fisher said carefully. In his opinion, Hipper’s fleet’s ultra-fearless positioning is closer to Queen Elizabeth-class battleships than his own crispy battle cruisers designed to deal with various armored cruisers.

Use pure blood to patrol other fast battleships? The race may be won, but if you stumble, maybe Betty can't feel anything, but Sir Fisher, who has reached the level of the old fritters, is sweating in his heart, but although he is a little worried, it is this time that Fisher It is absolutely impossible to suggest that Churchill cancel this operation. "It doesn't matter, we have an advantage in numbers, and there is Lieutenant General Jeram." Fisher comforted himself like this.

"The light cruisers and destroyers of the Harwich fleet are the key. Brigadier General Tirit must find out the position of the German fleet as soon as possible. I suggest urging it in the name of the Admiralty," Churchill said.

"You can contact the Harwich fleet alone. I want to say another thing. Since General Jericho's fleet can't quickly feel the scene, at least let General Hood's third battlecruiser formation take the lead? "Fisher said.

"If that were the case, the avant-garde of the Grand Fleet would only be the light cruiser. Jericho would not agree." Churchill said.

"It's only a few hours. We are just continuing to expand our advantages, and then let our opponents be resolved cleanly! Jericho still has nearly 20 battleships, and the German High Seas Fleet has not yet set sail, their flagship Bavaria Still in Mande Bay, after missing the high tide in the morning, they can only go to sea after 2:30 in the afternoon, and the large fleet will not have any problems." Sir Fisher insisted.

"I can sign with you, but General Jericho has the right to command the battlefield. If he disagrees, I hope you can respect his opinion." Churchill did not know why Fisher was so upset and did his best. He strengthened the Betty fleet, but Churchill believed that Fisher, who had been the commander of the Mediterranean Fleet, had his reason to think so, so he decided to support it conditionally.

"Then send it immediately. Even if you set off now, maybe Major General Hood will miss the feast." Fisher said impatiently.

"Foreigners." Looking at the telegram from Fisher in his hand, Jericho sighed involuntarily. When everyone else thought that Sir Fisher wanted to deploy more troops to surround the opponent, only Jericho realized that Fisher was afraid! Afraid of problems! Afraid that the perfect cat he tried his best to be beaten to death! As one of the few people in the entire local navy who knew the details of the battle in the Indian Ocean, after seeing a dozen reports and some photos, Jericho could understand how much pressure Thomas had when dealing with Su Xiong. ! Can also predict the pressure Betty may bear.

It is not that he has not reminded Betty to be careful of the Hipper fleet's counter-attack, nor did he not support Betty, otherwise, he would not give the Warrior to Betty, nor would he let Lieutenant General Jeram's fleet also plan. To Betty. He has done the best, so all that is left is to do his best.

"Let Major General Hood prepare for departure as soon as possible, and give Major General Hood a light cruiser formation and a lightning group." Jericho thought for a while and said. If Major Hood moves fast~www.wuxiaspot.com~ then it may join the Betty fleet at around 10 o'clock in the morning on August 15. Before that, Betty could only rely on herself, or expect Lieutenant General Jeram to be on the battlefield as soon as possible.

"After the fleet sets off, we will go east first, and then sail south. The Admiralty has ordered the Harwich fleet to fully support us. I hope that his light cruisers and destroyers can disperse and search for opponents in a larger area. Call Jera Lieutenant General, I want his battleship formation to maintain a half-hour to forty-five-minute voyage with us. I don't want to scare Hipper off at the beginning." On the flagship Lion, Betty issued three orders in a row.

"Your Excellency Commander, it is now two o'clock in the morning, and the ships are in good condition and are ready to sail." An officer said.

"Okay, let's go! Tomorrow, I will create a new future with you! Let the world see who is the master of the ocean! Increase the speed to 22 knots! Let's move forward!" Betty is confident Said. He is really confident now, because just half an hour ago, he received a telegram from the Admiralty, and Jericho will provide him with the support of a battlecruiser formation!

The battleship Warrior first sailed out of the port, followed by Betty’s flagship Lion, the Grand Princess, the Tiger, and the Queen Mary, followed by the two fearless battlecruisers New Zealand and Australia. Under the **** of 9 light cruisers and more than two dozen destroyers, the Betty fleet left the port and embarked on a journey! To meet their battle.

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