Chapter 975： Mediterranean (1/2)

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.