Chapter 406

The Veneto-class battleship of the Kingdom of Caesar, the plan is to build four. The Veneto and Littorio were the first to be built. The remaining two ships were the Caesar City and the Imperial.

Due to the tight economy, it took a full four years for the construction of the Caesar City and the Empire, as well as the Veneto and Littorio, to start. So far, although the construction has been accelerated. However, it will not be ready for service until at least the second half of next year.

If the four Veneto-class battleships had all started construction at the same time, then all four of them would have been in service now. The navy of the Kingdom of Caesar will have an absolute advantage in this battle. It is not necessary to use two old battleships to make up the number.

However, it is useless to talk about this now. The construction of capital ships takes a lot of time. Especially for the Caesar Kingdom, the construction period of a capital ship is several years. Take the battleships Veneto and Littorio as examples. It took a full five years for these two battleships to be commissioned as early as 1934.

The Third Reich and the Empire on which the Sun Never Sets often only take about three years to serve. If the progress is further accelerated, it can be called into service within two years.

In comparison, Caesar's Kingdom is undoubtedly far behind in terms of efficiency!

"Your Excellency, Commander, if the two Dunkirk-class battlecruisers of the Third Reich can arrive in time, perhaps our crisis can be resolved."Lieutenant General Armando said

"Although I know where those Germans went. Now is the critical moment for the decisive battle with the Royal Navy's Mediterranean Fleet, but it is really inappropriate for them not to show up. Is it possible that they want to use the Royal Navy to weaken our strength?"Admiral Paul couldn't help but imagine this aspect.

"Your Excellency, Commander, the Third Reich Navy should not do that. This would be of no benefit to them at all."Lieutenant General Armando was immediately shocked.

This is destroying the alliance between the two countries!

"snort! If we fail to succeed in this battle, I will definitely report the relevant situation to the country. When the time comes, even if the responsibility is to be held, it will be the Third Reich Navy that is held accountable!"Admiral Paul snorted coldly.

"Your Excellency, Commander, please send them another telegram and tell them about our situation here."Lieutenant General Armando said

"good!"Admiral Paul nodded.

He also hoped that the two Dunkirk-class battlecruisers of the Third Reich would appear in time. In this case, they would be able to reverse the situation.

But unfortunately, they did not know at all that the The two Dunkirk-class battlecruisers of the Three Reichs have long since determined their goals. Moreover, they are getting closer and closer to the two aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy's Mediterranean Fleet. How can they give up at this time and are about to succeed? The goal is to move closer to the navy of the Kingdom of Caesar?

On the battlecruiser Dunkirk, William Falk was reading a telegram

"Your Excellency, Commander, the situation of the Caesar Kingdom team seems to be very unfavorable. Otherwise, they would not have sent such a telegram." said Colonel Joachim.

"snort! The people in Caesar's Kingdom are really useless. They have two of the most cutting-edge Veneto-class battleships, but they still can't defeat those battleships of the Royal Navy's Mediterranean Fleet, but they are all old battleships that have been in service for more than 20 years!"Major General William Folkes looked contemptuous.

"Commander, how should we reply to them? asked Colonel Joachim

"How far away are we from two Royal Navy aircraft carriers? asked Maj. Gen. William Folkes.

"It is expected that in half an hour, we will be able to enter the shooting range. replied Colonel Joachim

"Then send them a telegram in half an hour and tell them that we are chasing the aircraft carrier of the Mediterranean Fleet!" said Maj. Gen. William Folkes.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander!"Colonel Joachim nodded.

Obviously, the two aircraft carriers of the Mediterranean Fleet are like overcooked ducks in front of the Third Reich Navy. How can they be allowed to fly away again?

Time passes. In the past, when the Third Reich naval fleet was only thirty kilometers away from the two aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy Mediterranean Fleet, the sea search radar on the aircraft carrier Glorious discovered the target.

"General, we found two large surface warships approaching us."The radar officer reported to Rear Admiral Edward, commander of the Mediterranean Fleet aircraft carrier group.

"What? Large surface warship? Our battleship is fighting against the battleship of the Kingdom of Caesar, and it cannot be our battleship."Rear Admiral Edward's face suddenly became very ugly.

Obviously, if it's not their own battleship, it's the enemy's battleship.

"Hell, it was two Dunkirk-class battlecruisers from the Third Reich. It turns out that they did not participate in the battleship duel, and instead set their target on us!"Major General Edward cursed

"General, what should we do now? asked the officer

"How many carrier-based aircraft do we have left?"Major General Edward asked

"General, we only have 12 carrier-based aircraft now. Moreover, it is not suitable to release carrier-based aircraft now. The cannonballs from the warships of the Third Reich will soon fall on our heads."The officer reminded.

Major General Edward nodded:"In this case, the only choice is to retreat. Tell the USS Eagle to evacuate immediately!"

"Yes, General!"The officer replied.

Then, both the aircraft carrier Glory and the aircraft carrier Eagle fired at full speed, trying to escape.

However, the maximum speed of the aircraft carrier Glory was as high as 30 knots. But the maximum speed of the aircraft carrier Eagle was only 24 knots. Under such circumstances, the USS Eagle aircraft carrier will definitely not be able to escape.

"Your Excellency, Commander, two aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy are turning to escape."Reported by Colonel Joachim

"snort! Can they escape? It's simply delusional. Order the battleship to increase its speed. Pressurize the boiler and be sure to catch up!"Rear Admiral William Fulkes replied.

Next, the two Dunkirk-class battlecruisers began to accelerate. But the maximum speed of the Dunkirk-class battlecruisers was only 27 knots. Even if the boiler is forced to be ventilated, It can only increase the speed to 29 knots. Moreover, this state can only last for two or three hours._Feilu reminds you: three things about reading - collection, recommendation,