Chapter 2228： Storm One (1/2)
And when Jericho bears the anger of the main force of the High Seas Fleet, it is also Thomas’ opportunity because at this time the output of the main force of the High Seas Fleet hit Jericho.
”His Royal Highness, our air force is here,” Admiral Scheer said, pointing to the group of planes flying from the east. Fifty fighter jets and 90 bombers formed a huge flying formation quickly approaching the battlefield.
”Very good orders, the main forces of the High Seas Fleet are preparing to attack the target British Second and Third Battleship Squadrons. I hope that in half an hour, these two British battleship squadrons will disappear from the sea,” Ruprecht said categorically.
”At the same time, send a telegram to Hipper. We can't care about him for the time being, let him take care.” Ruprecht hesitated and said. The crown prince knew very well that when the main force of the High Seas Fleet launched a general offensive against Jericho, Thomas would not hesitate to attack. At any time, Ruprecht did not dare to underestimate the history of the two wars of the century. Queen Elizabeth-class battleship
”Start tactical maneuver” was issued with the order. On the battle line of the High Seas Fleet, the 5 battleship squadrons began to accelerate and control the distance between each other. A few minutes later, the leader of each fleet simultaneously deflected to the right. If it is said that in history, Scheer used a rectangular formation to escape when facing the t-shaped head of the large fleet, then this time, each squadron turned separately, and then restarted after getting closer. The battleship is organized to attack
This tactical maneuver is different from the general sequential steering. The latter’s speed is too slow, and the original warships on the same battle line are turned separately in units of squadrons, which greatly reduces the steering time. Of course, in the British artillery fire There is a certain risk of turning down, but on the one hand, because the British's range finding was disturbed, on the other hand, because the previous smoke had not completely dissipated, the high seas fleet suffered no damage during the 10 minutes of the change.
When the smoke cleared, the high seas fleet that had completed its transformation was only 15 kilometers to 17 kilometers away from the British Grand Fleet. This distance was at the best range of German warships. At the same time, British shells were still difficult to fight against the Bavarian class. Battleship poses a threat
”Germans rushed up” panicked shouts echoed within the British fleet. The previous example of the German fleet's clean killing of two British battleships left a huge shadow on the British. Now, everyone is the same number, Germany The people narrowed the distance, but the British did not have enough means to stop the opponent from approaching.
”All the warships fired on the light cruiser squadrons, the destroyer squadrons attacked and stopped them.” Facing the sudden approaching German fleet, Jericho hurriedly ordered.
The boom was accompanied by thunderous cannon sounds, and orange flames gushed out from the thick muzzle again. If the two sides had made a tentative attack like two giant beasts before, then now, the two sides have entered No one will retreat in the shopping stage, because the distance is too close and retreats have only a dead end
Accompanied by the rumble of gunfire, the British auxiliary fleet launched its first assault under the leadership of the light cruiser, and the German light cruiser did not hesitate to rush up with its own destroyer. The destroyers quickly shuttled between the main ships. However, the relative speed between each other was more than 50 knots and quickly approached. All the naval guns were leveled. They aimed at the opponent who was moving fast in the waves in the distance, and only waited for the two sides to enter the range.