Chapter 852： The strongest blade! (1/2)
”Among the Helgeland-class fast battleships, which ship is in the best condition, which one is the fastest?” The prince thought for a while and asked, after all, this time he was on board by himself. If something unexpected happens, he will work hard. What for decades... That was too wrong, so I decided to add another battleship after considering it.
”The best is the Oldenburg. This is the newest ship of this class. It can reach a speed of 25.5 knots or more. It can keep up with the Bavarian class battleship. And the training quality of this warship is very good. The second emperor cup artillery competition trophy.”
”Then add it, and besides I need two complete light cruiser units and at least 3 torpedo boats from lightning strike groups.” The prince thought for a while and said.
Judging from the scale of auxiliary warships, the gap between Germany and the Royal Navy was huge. During the Battle of Jutland, Hipper had only one light cruiser squadron, that is, four ships. And the number of light cruisers in Scheer's fleet headquarters is not many. On the contrary, the British light cruiser squadron is very powerful. Not to mention the large fleet, Betty’s fleet alone has 3 light cruiser squadrons, which is 12 ships, and the light cruiser squadron has not been counted as the leader of the destroyer fleet. cruiser!
”If the operation starts within one week, you have more light cruisers, then General Hipper will have fewer. Our light cruisers are limited, and some fleets have been performing combat missions in the Baltic Sea.” General Von Boll said.
”I can choose some ships with a slightly slower speed. His Royal Highness helped me attract the attention of the British, and the pressure on my side will be relatively small.” Hipper said.
Hipper did not give in because of the status of the prince, but because after many entanglements with the Betty fleet, the light cruiser force of the Royal Navy left him a very difficult impression. The number is large and the style is tough. When the British fleet is weak, it can cover the retreat of the fleet, and when it is strong, it can hinder the actions of the German fleet.
If the prince wants to chase the British, there must be enough light cruisers to defend against the opponent’s lightning strikes and interference. According to Hipper’s observations, Betty’s fleet will usually be accompanied by two detachments of light cruisers. That is at least 8 ships (the leader of the destroyer fleet may also be a light cruiser) If the large fleet is allocated to Betty a battleship squadron, then it is normal to distribute another light cruiser formation.
In that case, Betty has at least one dozen light cruisers in his hands. If the prince wants to bite Betty, no two light cruiser squads are not enough. So at this time, although Hipper was going to attack, but he was willing to give up the light cruiser unit.
”First work hard to prepare. I hope that at the time of the attack, my light cruisers will be no less than 8, and General Hipper can be divided into four. That's it.” At this time, the prince really felt a little bit about Hipper. The meaning of admiration is that it is very rare to give up the fleet that could have been allocated to oneself during the war, and think of the historical battle of Jutland in order to attract the firepower of the British large fleet, Hipper took the already scarred battle. The prince had to say admiration for the cruiser squadron rushing to the big fleet! After all, Hipper is facing the most powerful battle line in human history!
The number of warships is not enough, God can't help it. Although the light cruiser forces of the German Navy in this plane did not suffer huge losses due to the destruction of the Spey fleet and the British anti-broken relations. Although the German light cruisers lost some during the Battle of Helgeland Bay, they were generally far smaller than in history. However, because the performance of the light cruisers on this plane has increased, and the cost has risen, the number has been reduced. Now count all light cruisers. , The number of light cruisers in the German fleet is less than 20. And if the ship condition and speed are restricted, the number will be even less.