Chapter 1167： Engage in battle (1/2)
Chapter 1167
And soon another German light cruiser Pirau also aimed its muzzle at the British light cruisers and destroyers that came up. The two German warships, with the cooperation of the three destroyers, suppressed the British assault. At a distance of 6000 meters to 2500 meters, rain-like cannonballs flew toward the fleets of both sides, and flames from time to time soared from the hull. The bright flames instantly illuminate the positions of the fleets of both sides, and the rising black smoke is like a signal light telling the battleships of both sides that there is battle!
”Your Excellency Commander, we have been attacked!” In the command tower of the flagship Queen Elizabeth, a British officer pointed to the light warships of the two sides that had been fought in the distance.
And Thomas didn't pay attention to the battlefield after taking a look at the battle in the distance. As a commander, he needs to consider where his fleet is going! The saying goes that 70% of a fleet commander's salary is used to pay for his resilience. This statement is correct. Adaptability is also the most important and basic quality of an officer. Thomas is now trying to speculate on the other's thoughts and goals.
The firefight just now occurred on the side of the center and rear of the fleet. Now only the Tiger, New Zealand and the light cruisers behind the palace are attacking. The five fast battleships in front did not attack because of visibility problems. It has been determined that it is the opposing light cruiser, then according to the practice of the German Navy, they should be the avant-garde force of a main fleet!
”There is no doubt that we are being spotted by a German fleet! And it is a sufficiently powerful fleet!” Thomas muttered to himself as he walked to the chart. The Germans are not stupid, their light cruisers are even less than the battleships, it is impossible to send a team here for nothing, and when you look at the posture, it is obvious that there is someone behind me! Seeing one's own capital ship, without considering one's size, they just come up and bite! This is obviously to delay your speed!
”Order the fleet to turn to the left half a compass point, deal with the troubles behind, and then evacuate at full speed towards the Gulf of Forth!” Thomas gave an attack order after less than 2 minutes of thinking. Generally speaking, the German avant-garde light cruiser is away from the main force. The fleet has a distance of at least 20 kilometers, and in this kind of weather, the visibility is very low, even if he turns around to cut off these pesky little tails. He was still out of sight of the German fleet. And if the two sides are chasing after each other, it is not easy for the Germans to get closer to the firing distance. So Thomas thinks he has enough time to solve the problem!
And if the stalker behind you is not resolved, there are too many hidden dangers. He knew that the German battlecruisers could be solved by encirclement in multiple directions, and the Germans must know too! Thomas even thought that the main force of the entire high seas fleet might be around him, so he must hide himself again!
Through the signal lights, the 5 Queen-class battleships quickly turned, and after letting out the firing range, more than 30 15-inch guns aimed at the German light cruiser squadron looming in the sea fog from the side! Along with the firing order, fireballs of several meters in diameter roared out from the muzzle! Looking from a distance, an orange flame rose up on the sea almost at the same time!
”We discovered the British fleet! It's in our ten o'clock direction! It's the Queen Elizabeth-class battleship! All the queens are there!” The lookout on the battleship Saxon immediately noticed the flames jumping on the sea! What was somewhat unexpected with Thomas’ expectations was that this time, the German fleet was not behind the British fleet, but on the side. At this time, the distance between the two sides was only 12 kilometers!
As a result, the entire Hipper fleet quickly raged like a shark smelling blood, and a series of lights and signal flags were hung on the mast. The eight capital ships of the Hipper fleet quickly entered a state of combat readiness. ”Wait first, we have to determine the opponent's course and block them!” At this time, the Hipper fleet, which is still not sent, is like a cheetah entering the final hunting stage. They cautiously approach the opponent and stretch out the hidden in the meat pad. Minions, ready to launch the final blow at any time!