Chapter 2217： Liming Three (1/2)
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Camel fighters and cuckoo attack aircraft are neatly arranged on the decks of the 4 aircraft carriers. All aircraft have been prepared and positioned. Except for some personnel commanding the aircraft to take off, most of the ground crew have left the deck. When the windshield at the front of the aircraft carrier was lowered, the strong sea breeze swept across the entire deck instantly, making the operators a little unstable. The machine guns and bombs of the aircraft flashed coldly under the lights. The propeller began to rotate slowly, and the entire aircraft carrier battle group had been loaded with bullets, ready to go.
”The reconnaissance aircraft of the German fleet discovered us, but their fleet still has no intention of speeding up and leaving.” Lieutenant Admiral Duff said calmly.
”I see, send a telegram to Lieutenant General Thomas and Major General Hood, and Major General Hood will be assigned to Lieutenant General Thomas.” Jericho ordered.
”If this is the case, the main force of the large fleet will not even have a high-speed battleship!” Lieutenant Admiral Duff said in surprise.
”Thomas is the only one who can bite the opponent and cause damage. We are nothing more than a tool to entangle the opponent and a meat shield to be beaten. Sacrificing us and creating opportunities for the fast fleet is what we should do, so I will Give Thomas the best things, and only hope that he can hit the Hipper fleet in the first round!” Jericho said.
In the 40 minutes before the engagement, Jericho finally sorted out the tactical details of the engagement. The Germans will certainly not go head-to-head with the British fleet! There are 23 battleships, even if 22 of them are super fearless, but want to engage in artillery battles with 32 British battleships? How confident the Germans must be! Therefore, according to what the previous crown prince did, he should use maneuvering to gain advantage, and then seize the fragility of the huge fleet like a viper, bite it, and then maneuver-look for opportunities-launch an attack , Or wait for the arrival of the Spey fleet.
The two fleets had fought in the North Sea before. The Germans' excellent tactical maneuverability and super high speed left a very deep impression on Jericho. Therefore, this time Jericho will never allow this scene to be performed in the Norwegian Sea! So, at the moment of deciding to take a shot, Jericho had all the chips!
The Thomas Fleet and Hood Fleet are the only ones able to catch up with the German fleet. They will concentrate their forces on the Hipper fleet with the cooperation of Betty’s attack fleet. Although the latter has a higher speed, they are obviously in the battle of the large fleet. It is impossible to leave the main force of the High Seas Fleet to evade the attack of Thomas Fleet.
The British Grand Fleet is to concentrate its absolute superiority locally to severely damage the opponent's squadron. It is better to break one of the other squadrons to say that the point of image is to hurt them! As for the other warships of the High Seas Fleet? Naturally, a large fleet is responsible for the attack. Although in terms of overall strength, the remaining 21 battleships are at a disadvantage against the remaining 19 battleships of the High Seas Fleet, but based on the injury-for-injury approach, if you can start with 11 vs. 4 If the advantage eliminates the Hipper fleet from this battle, it is worthwhile to sink 6 warships in the big fleet!
As for the German High Seas Fleet, will Hipper be assigned additional troops? This is possible, but unless the Germans equip Hipper with 4 Bavarian-class battleships, Thomas, who is supported by Betty Aviation, is still an advantage after all! And if the German High Seas Fleet loses 4 Bavarian-class battleships, then the High Seas Fleet is obviously at a loss in the battle. At this time, Jericho can also try to concentrate with the cooperation of Betty’s second fleet. The Vengeance-class battleship launches a key attack on Ruprecht’s flagship! If it succeeds, it would be more meaningful than damaging the Hipper fleet!