Chapter 975: Mediterranean

If, I mean if. If the Allies really launched the Balkan landing battle, then the prince will definitely give a thumbs up to the decision makers of the Allies who planned this battle, and then send a 1kg pure gold medal!

"In Istanbul, our fleet can at least lock the access roads of the Allies into and out of the Mediterranean. In the Adriatic Sea, apart from being blocked by our opponents in this ditch, the surface ships will not do anything. Don’t you? Think this is a waste?"

"The current situation is not the question of whether to act, but the question of how to act in the routine. We are running out of time, and the Japanese fleet will come over soon. At that time, whether it is the Adriatic or the Aegean, we Will be suppressed to death." The prince paused and continued: "We will have a chance only after our forces are concentrated. Maybe we can win a naval battle and change the situation in the entire Mediterranean? And if we don’t change, we There is no chance at all!"

The prince is not willing to entangle with Admiral House on the issue of whether to fight or not. What he needs now is to immediately formulate a decent plan, and let the fleets on both sides complete the preparations, and then act together. Rush out in the Adriatic Sea, and then the Spey fleet will meet in the direction of the Aegean Sea!

This plan sounds simple, but it is done. It's too complicated for tmd. The Austro-Hungarian fleet dare not travel easily when it can break through the Adriatic blockade, and the Spey fleet is the same! Even if it is really out of the Aegean Sea, what if the French fleet blocks the way back? Fight the French at the entrance of the Dardanelles? It is certain that the French fleet will suffer heavy losses, but the Spey fleet is estimated to be unable to return a few ships.

In the North Sea, the High Seas Fleet has a well-established minefield and has more than one way home. It can return to Wilhelmshaven or bypass Denmark into the Baltic Sea and finally return to Kiel Port. Under such circumstances, it is not easy for the British to block. But in the Mediterranean, the two passages home for the Allied fleet are unique, and there is no complete and reliable protection!

"The fleet is in very good condition and can go to the Dardanelles at any time." Admiral House saw that the result could not be changed, so he could only execute the order, thinking of this, he was still very cooperative with the prince.

"Earl Spey's fleet is in good condition, and can also perform high-intensity combat missions. From the perspective of supply and maintenance, the fleet is capable of supporting the Austro-Hungarian fleet. After all, we have been there for 6 years." Ci said.

"So what is the action of the French fleet? Are their actions regular?" Why can the prince insult his opponent at the door of the British? Isn't it because of your own "historical knowledge" and understanding of your opponent? Why are the British being overcast? Isn't it because they think they know their opponents and then treat the prince as Hipper?

Compared with the British navy, the performance of the French navy in the Mediterranean can be described as plain. Except for sending a wave of dreadnoughts in the battle for the Dardanelles, the performance of the French fleet in the entire war was very poor. There is a sense of existence, even the Italian fleet has done a sneak attack on the Austro-Hungarian port and used motor torpedo boats to kill dreadnoughts. And the French? There is really no commendable battle. So while affirming the mediocre performance of the French fleet, the prince also knows very little about the French navy.

"After the war began, France tried to block the Spey fleet offshore. Their auxiliary warships deployed mines under the cover of the main fleet, but the effect was very bad. The fast battleships in the Count Spey fleet could always be before the French main fleet arrived. Kill those little guys one by one, and the heavy armor ensures that even if the fleet is bitten by the French, it doesn't matter." When Tirpitz said this, a smile appeared on his face.

"After realizing that the near-shore blockade could not be achieved, the French's actions were more realistic. They sent destroyers to guard the periphery. If they did not go out of the Aegean Sea, the French fleet would not have any action, and if we had dashed out of the Aegean Sea. Meaningful, the French fleet can always find us under the guidance of destroyers. At least during the day."

"Then have we tried to attack at night to avoid the tracking of the French fleet?" the prince asked rhetorically.

“It’s no problem for small warships to sneak out of the port. Even large warships can go out in small formations. It is difficult for the French to find us under the condition of keeping radio silence and light control, but at the same time because there are more French destroyers. Therefore, it is also more dangerous at night. The two mine-laying ships of the Turkish Navy were sunk during the night when they were mine-laying in the Aegean Sea.” Tirpitz said.

"Well, is there any arrangement for the French fleet in the direction of the Adriatic Sea?" the prince asked.

"Before only some small warships were responsible for guarding, but because the distance between the Adriatic Sea and the Aegean Sea is not very far, so the French fleet can take care of it when patrolling the open sea. In fact, the other side locked the two with a lock. A room," Admiral House said.

"In other words, it is impossible for us to try to reunite during the day." The prince said thoughtfully.

"It's actually impossible at night." Admiral House said very simply. "As long as we have a large fleet passing through the Strait of Otranto~www.wuxiaspot.com~, we will definitely be discovered, and it may even be discovered by French submarines or camouflaged ships under the Italian flag soon after leaving the port. If anyone wants, they can definitely reach the Dardanelles before us."

"The French fleet occupied Crete shortly after the war, and used it as a foundation for advancement. If we want to converge, then we must act under the eyes of the French."

"It turned out to be like this." The prince was a little depressed. In the Balkan War on this plane, Turkey fought well, and lost very little land. Even Crete was not completely lost in the end, but now it seems that it is convenient For the French, the French navy gained a foothold in the Aegean Sea by occupying the island of Crete before Greece had participated in the war! This is really a sad thing!

Then the current situation is that the front of the French fleet has moved several hundred kilometers, and the cannon is directly on Spey's forehead! Then you can put the gun muzzle on the forehead of the Austro-Hungarian fleet as soon as you turn around! This battle is not easy to fight! The difficulty even surpassed the Battle of the North Sea.

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