German fleet, Fire-control Radar on several Battlecruisers have started running. After the Radar soldiers detected the Capital Ships ship at the head of Island Nation Navy, they obtained specific data and fed it back to each main turret. The main turret is constantly rotating to adjust the bombardment direction.
With the speed advantage of German fleet, they have already seized a favorable shooting position. Although it is not the real Crossing the T, the five Battlecruisers can all aim their main guns at the Capital Ships, the frontmost ship in the Island Nation fleet.
"Your Excellency Commander, the distance between the two sides is now 25 kilometers. Soon, we will be discovered by Island Nation Navy's detection Radar." The captain of Blücher Battlecruiser reported.
Otto Lieutenant General Schneewind nodded. He knew that if the distance was further shortened, the hit rate of the main gun could indeed be improved. But equally, that would also bring great risks to the fleet. Island Nation Navy and Long Spear torpedo are very threatening.
"Order our destroyer formation to be ready to attack the Island Nation destroyers at any time! We absolutely cannot allow them to launch Torpedo calmly!" Otto Lieutenant General Schneewind ordered.
If they find Island Nation Navy's destroyer approaching, they will have to turn in advance to avoid being hit by Torpedo. Although the performance of Island Nation Navy and Long Spear torpedo is very superior, whether it is range, speed or warhead charge, they are all in the world. However, it is not that easy to hit an enemy's high-speed warship in a naval battle. After all, the maximum range is 22,000 meters at a speed of 50 knots, but if Torpedo wants to sail 22,000 meters, it will take a full thirteen minutes. This time is enough for the warship to turn and evade. Therefore, when Island Nation Navy launches a lightning strike, it will also shorten the launch distance as much as possible. In this case, the hit rate can be greatly improved.
"Yes, Your Excellency Commander. The destroyer fleet is on standby at any time!" Rear Admiral Abraham replied seriously. He also knew how dangerous the next battle would be. Although German Navy has great advantages, Island Nation people are not without the ability to fight back. Once Island Nation people seize the opportunity, German Navy will also pay an extremely heavy price.
German Navy hopes to win this naval battle, but does not want to suffer greater damage. Especially for Capital Ships, it would be best if none of them were lost. In that case, it would be even better. After all, Island Nation Navy will soon have more powerful Capital Ships in service. However, German Navy Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet have not received support in this regard for a long time.
"Order all ships to open fire!" Otto? Lieutenant General Schneewind gave the order to open fire.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The three triple-mounted 50 times caliber 380mm Main Gun of the Battlecruiser number 'Blücher' took the lead in starting the bombardment. Under the guidance of Fire-control Radar, nine Armor-piercing Shell weighing one ton roared and smashed into Island Nation Navy's Battleship. That Battleship is the flagship 'Suruga' Battleship of the Island Nation Navy task force Capital Ship Squadron.
After the 'Blücher' Battlecruiser opened fire, the 'von der Tann' Battlecruiser and the 'Lothringen' Battlecruiser followed, as well as the remaining two warships in the 'Derfflinger class' Battlecruiser, the 'SMS Lützow' Battlecruiser and the 'Hindenburg' Battlecruiser, also started bombarding.
For a time, the 45 380mm Main Guns from the five Battlecruisers poured shells frantically towards the Battleship number 'Suruga'.
The speed of the cannonball flying has already exceeded the speed of sound. So much so that when the cannonballs hit, exploded violently, and splashed up high water columns, the Island Nation fleet discovered that it was under attack.
Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō's face suddenly turned as dark as the bottom of a pot.
"Baga! We were ambushed by Germany people! They gathered a large number of Capital Ships and are attacking us!" Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō cursed. Although he had expected it before, German fleet would definitely appear this time. A fierce battle is very likely to break out between the two sides. However, now that he was attacked by German fleet, he was still very angry.
"Your Excellency Commander, German warship is beyond the detection range of our Radar. However, the destroyers outside reported that German fleet has been discovered. It is more than twenty kilometers away from us!" Major General Suzuki Yoshio reported.
"Order all ships to increase their speed and close the distance between us and the Germany people!" Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō ordered.
Now that they have encountered German fleet, it seems that the Island Nation fleet has no other choice but to fight. Therefore, they can only pin their hopes on defeating German fleet.
"Hi, Mr. Commander!" Major General Suzuki Yoshio replied.
Facing the fierce bombardment of German fleet, the Island Nation fleet began to adjust its formation. Four Capital Ships formed a battle line. At the same time, through speed increase and steering, the distance between Tula and German fleet is reduced.
The current engagement distance is more than 20 kilometers away. Even if German fleet has the help of Fire-control Radar, it is very difficult to hit the target at this distance, let alone the Island Nation fleet without the assistance of Fire-control Radar. If they fired at this range, it would be no different than wasting shells.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The five Battlecruisers of German fleet are pouring cannonballs. They hope to seize this opportunity and severely damage one Capital Ships of the Island Nation fleet first. In this case, they will be able to gain a greater advantage in battle. However, it is indeed difficult to hit a target more than 20 kilometers away. Even with the assistance of Fire-control Radar, it is difficult to complete.
"General, the distance between us and the Island Nation people has been shortened to within 20 kilometers!" Major General Abraham reminded.
Otto? Lieutenant General Schneewind nodded. "Closely monitor the Island Nation destroyers and Light Cruiser! Once we find signs of them launching a lightning strike, immediately dispatch the destroyer formation. At the same time, Capital Ships immediately turns to evade!"
Even after the attack started, Lieutenant General Otto? Schneewindt was still very concerned about the destroyer formation Island Nation Navy and the Light Cruiser formation, for fear that they would launch a lightning strike. The performance of the 610mm caliber Long Spear torpedo is really insane. Compared with the Torpedo used by American Navy and the Long Spear torpedo used by Island Nation Navy, the difference is very obvious. Even German Navy has started research in this area, but it has not yet achieved success. The equipped 533mm Heavy Torpedo is inferior to the Long Spear torpedo in terms of range, rate of fire, and power.