Chapter 848： The decision of the British Admiralty (1/2)
After returning home, Betty started to figure out that the three melons in her hands couldn't beat the opponent! Everyone is 3 super fearless battle cruisers plus 2 fearless battle cruisers. However, the opponent's fleet is generally faster than his own, and the German defense is better than his own. Needless to say, after all, the Germans have always been known for their sturdy warships. The takeaways are rough and thick, let alone use them. As for firepower? Betty believes that as long as the German artillery is no worse than the British, the problem of penetrating the battle patrol armor should not be big.
Counting the number of artillery tubes on both sides, it seems that he is also at a disadvantage. Think about the British Empire still having so many fast battleships, why don't you try to transfer a few? So Betty filed a fleet application with the Admiralty. And said that in the absence of a superior fleet, the battlecruiser squadron cannot guarantee the suppression of the German fleet. In fact, think about it, that time in history Betty was not the dominant fleet or at least superficially dominant? If there is a balance of power, Betty may not be so happy!
However, the landlord’s house has no rice to cook! The Queen Elizabeth-class battleship is gone. If Fisher dared to transfer the last fast fleet in Jericho’s hand, it is estimated that Jericho would threaten to resign. The British Empire’s Great Fleet did not have a battlecruiser fleet to provide reconnaissance. What international joke?
Supporting the Indian Ocean even when the Beihai field is a bit uncomfortable? If anyone proposes this troop deployment plan again, it will be affirmative, and it is possible to be scolded by others!
”In that case, how about letting General Thomas continue to chase and suppress Su Xiong's fleet?” Churchill said.
”I think it can. It would be better if the two wounded warships can be returned to China for repairs as soon as possible,” Jericho said after thinking about it.
”Why can't we think of other ways? If we can concentrate our efforts first to severely damage or even annihilate the Hipper fleet, then we can spare our hands to deal with the Suxiong fleet in the Indian Ocean?” Sir Scheer said.
”Betty's fleet is at a disadvantage,” Jericho said.
”We can give them an advantage! The Queen Mary battlecruiser has been in service and has completed training and can be incorporated into the Betty fleet. Don’t we still have a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship? It seems to be the Warrior. It can also be given temporarily. Betty, in this case, Betty's fleet will have 7 ships. The lineup of 5 super fearless and 2 fearless is enough to crush the Hipper fleet.” Fisher said.
”This seems to be a good way, what do you think? Sir Jericho?” Churchill also shook his brow slightly and looked at the commander of the large fleet next to him.
”But the Hipper fleet generally operates in the south, and the large fleet may have some difficulties if it wants to rush to support it,” Jericho said.
”This is not a problem. Judging from the current situation, the Hipper fleet is acting alone every time it is dispatched. Without the support of the high seas fleet, and if such a large fleet goes to sea, it is impossible for us to get no information at all. . Our submarines, airships and light cruisers can provide early warning. Even if the situation is not good, Betty’s warships are fast warships. It is no problem to withdraw before the high seas fleet arrives. We have no reason to fail. ”Fisher said.