Chapter 1,461 Action 1
Chapter 1461 Action 1
"It has been nearly half a year since we left the Mediterranean. During these six months, I have always wanted to break out of this narrow strait and have a hearty battle with the British and French fleets in the Eastern Mediterranean. Today, we can finally This dream has come true!" Count Spey wrote in his diary before setting off.
The German fleet entered Constantinople in the afternoon of D-1, and entered the narrow Great Neil Strait in the daytime of D-Day. All the Allied forces that could be mobilized in the entire Black Sea region came to the narrow Sea of Marmara. Against the backdrop of the setting sun, at the front are four super-dreadnought battleships. They are the foreign cousins of the German Helgoland-class battleships and are the most powerful battleships in the entire Mediterranean!
Count Spee's flagship Sultan Suleiman I was at the head of the battleship squadron, followed by Reschadière. These two battleships formed the first squadron. The third place is Count Luckner's flagship Prinz Eugen, followed by his same-class ship Tegelhof. These two battleships from the Austro-Hungarian Empire form the second echelon.
Behind the four super-dreadnoughts are two pre-dreadnoughts and the armored cruiser Redbeard. Although these are two old battleships that have been in service for nearly 20 years, the years have left deep marks on them, and the times have progressed. It also makes these battleships somewhat overwhelmed, but I have to admit that these once the pinnacle products of human technology are still terrifying steel behemoths!
At the right rear of the super-dreadnought battleship detachment are two seaplane aircraft carriers, the Turks' Pillar of the Nation and the Germans' Wilhelm, which was temporarily transformed from a merchant ship. Although these two temporary guest battleships used as civilian ships do not have thick armor and heavy artillery, they can still serve as the eyes of the entire fleet with the 18 various seaplanes they carry! Their missions include, but are not limited to, reconnaissance, flare delivery, and anti-submarine warfare. Almost taking over all the non-combat chores of the entire fleet!
How can the so-called boss travel without taking his younger brother with him? Even as a vibrant social organization. (For example, gangsters) When the boss goes out, there must be a group of younger brothers cheering in front of him and supporting him to build momentum. As the representative of the Allies' best maritime power in the Mediterranean region! When Count Spey took his family's red flower sticks to wreak havoc, he naturally had to bring a circle of younger brothers along with him.
Although the younger brother suffered heavy losses in the previous battle, fortunately, Romania's defection not only sent the prince crucial oil and food, but also sent some destroyers and gunboats owned by the Romanian Navy. Coupled with the spare parts and personnel kindly sponsored by the German High Seas Fleet Headquarters, and the support of the Turkish Navy, the Count was able to bring out 18 various destroyers and gunboats at once this time, which was more in number than the last night attack on the French fleet. ! But the quality?…. Get a discount--!
"Your Excellency, Commander, our liaison personnel with the Air Force have finalized the communication frequency bands, passwords and other matters between the two parties. The Air Force said that after dawn, at least two squadrons of fighter jets can be guaranteed to hover over the fleet. And we can still Direct contact with long-range reconnaissance aircraft.
" said a staff officer.
"Very good. Send a telegram to Lieutenant General Haller for me, thanking the Bavarian Air Force for its help to the Allied Mediterranean Fleet and its understanding of our actions." The Count put down the coffee in his hand and said with satisfaction.
"Do we have to use the Bavarian Air Force?" said one of his staff officers.
"Well, let's use the term Bavarian Air Force." Count Spee nodded and said. In this formal writing, it is okay for Haller's unit to be called the Luftwaffe, but it is also correct to call it the Bavarian Air Force, because like the Army, the Bavarian Air Force is owned by the Kingdom of Bavaria and has nothing to do with Prussia. (This is also the case historically. Before the outbreak of World War 1, Bavaria had an independent air force)
Count Spee's emphasis was nothing more than a favor to sell to Lieutenant General Harrer. His final plan did not take into account the demands of the Air Force. Therefore, it was necessary to please some words. Moreover, it was also a rectification in Germany. Correct!
After confirming the content of the telegram, the staff officer went to send a telegram to the Air Force for convenience. At this time, another person responsible for liaison with the submarine force also arrived. In this operation, a total of 12 submarines were distributed on the battlefield. All around, their most important task is not to attack the opponent, but to serve as a sentinel to provide early warning for the fleet, especially at night when the action occurs, when aerial reconnaissance is severely weakened, so submarine forces are needed to fill this gap.
"The submarine force has entered the planned position. No unexpected situations have been discovered so far, and the cruising path of the British and French pre-dreadnought fleets has not changed. In today's final telegram, the submarine force provided us with three routes that can enter and exit the battlefield. "The staff officer said.
"Let the submarine warning line in the southwest be farther out. Their warning position is too close to our route and cannot provide us with enough warning time." Looking at the latest submarine warning map, Count Spee frowned slightly. He frowned, and an inexplicable feeling made him slightly adjust the submarine's defense position.
"The pre-dreadnought battleship we brought this time is very fragile. Once attacked, it is likely to be bitten. And this time our super-dreadnought battleship carries very few armor-piercing bombs. Therefore, our naval battle actually does not have an advantage!" The Count thought for a moment and said.
Although Earl Spee can be called bold in his actions, he is definitely not the kind of leader who does not act rashly when faced with difficulties. In terms of tactical style, he is closer to Redel, and he calculates everything in great detail. Plug all possible loopholes. To be honest, although he has 7 large battleships and 4 of the most powerful battleships in the entire Mediterranean, he really doesn't want to fight an opponent of the same level this time!
After completing coordination with almost all departments involved in the war, all Count Spee could do was wait, waiting for Turkish and German naval personnel to review the safety of the route for the last time. In order to ensure the safety of their hometown, the Turks spared no effort in laying mines here. It would be embarrassing if they were blown up when they went out.
The top brass of the fleet are making final preparations for the smooth launch of the battle. Relatively speaking, most of the officers and soldiers of the fleet are relatively relaxed, eating beef burgers and hot chocolate drinks or coffee on the side. All the participating officers and soldiers enjoyed the last leisure time before the battle began.
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