Chapter 1113： Maneuver (1/2)
Chapter 1113
Although it is a little far apart, the British fleet has already started shooting. In the distance where the sea and the sky meet, a series of sparkling fires floods them. In each type of time, the light can capture hundreds of flashes. The one-hundred-ton shells landed at a distance of 1,000 meters from the high seas fleet after flying over a distance of 20 kilometers, but even so, the columns of water from the shells still obscured the advancing fleet, causing endless explosions. The sound and the stormy sea water still made the German fleet feel frightened!
”It's okay, they can't hit us.” Looking at the officers around with a little nervous expression, the prince said relaxedly, 20 kilometers hit the target? There seems to be no such record of naval battles in World War I!
”Your Excellency Commander, the German fleet is sailing in parallel and opposite directions to us, a distance of 20 kilometers!” An officer reported to Jericho.
”We basically couldn't hit them. And they moved at high speed in the opposite direction of ours! This is a conspiracy!” said Lieutenant General Charles Madden, chief of staff of Jericho.
”The fleet turns 3 compass points south. We copy behind them.” Jericho said while looking at the German fleet quickly moving away from him. Along with semaphores and radio waves, the entire British main fleet quickly understood Jericho’s orders. Under the leadership of the 5 Vengeance-class battleships, the British fleet began to sail south. The huge fleet that was originally in a straight line formed a huge and gentle fleet. Arc.
”Very good, guess what I want to do, but it is a pity that the action is not fast enough!” said the prince. The prince's original plan was to sail to the west quickly and then turn to the north. In this case, the entire German fleet would be in the British fleet. The battle line is launched from the rear side. At the same time, because of the speed advantage, you can always chase. The British fleet will be in a situation where it cannot run or be beaten. But it is a pity that Jericho was aware of the prince's attempt before the German fleet started. The previous fleet began to reverse the German fleet, which made the situation a lot more complicated.
”If our speed is faster, we may be able to complete the maneuver before the big fleet and start the battle line.” Scheer said regretfully. At this time, the average speed of the entire German fleet was around 22 knots. It means that if it can increase to more than 25 knots, then there is a chance.
”I really thought we won by occupying the position? It's not that easy. Today, I will definitely get an advantage position, but the result may be very different from what you think.” The prince said with a smile.
At this time, if the German fleet wants to go, it is easy, just turn to the south. It is also because it can leave at any time, so the prince is not in a hurry to go back, he wants to see what happens when the British become passive. At this time the German fleet once again adjusted its formation and sailed to the northwest. Still made the action to be deployed in the rear of the British fleet.
”Be fast! Be fast! Let the previous revenge be faster! Otherwise, time is too late.” Looking at the movement of the German fleet on the nautical chart, Jericho was more determined in his own judgment, and he asked the fleet to be faster!
”In that case, the Vengeance-class battleship will be separated from the team, and the speed of the battleship behind us is up to 17 knots!” Madden Chief of Staff said.
”Let the second and fourth light cruiser squadrons and three torpedo boat squadrons cover Lieutenant General Bernie's squadron.” Jericho ordered. At this point, Jericho must start behind the Germans' **** before the German fleet launches the battle line. Because there is no fast fleet containment, Jericho can only order the latest and fastest Vengeance battleship to go ahead. , But in order to ensure safety, he still arranged enough cover forces for the Vengeance.