Now Europe is still the center of the world. It is not only the center of economy and culture, but also the center of science and technology. Although the last World War made European continent blood flow, countless people died in the war, and countless cities were destroyed.
However, after Germany dominated the entire European continent, it was able to integrate the strength of European continent. The outstanding talents from mainland China are all working for Germany. This enables the technological strength of Germany to be further improved. Especially after more than 20 years of development, Germany's technology has developed by leaps and bounds. Especially the existence of the cheating device German Emperor Oscar has saved the scientists of Germany from a lot of detours. Especially in the field of military industry, it has far surpassed other countries.
Although Island Nation started to make continuous progress after Meiji Restoration. However, because of their poor foundation, they were unable to catch up with Europe even after decades of hard work. And this was also well reflected in the war.
Now, the Island Nation fleet feels a deep sense of powerlessness when facing German fleet. It's not that they are greedy for life, or that their quality is worse than German Navy. It's really lost somewhere else!
"Order the fleet to turn further and close the distance with the Germany people! From a long distance, it is impossible for us to hit them. Competing with them in terms of hit rate at long distances is a dead end. Only by continuing to close the distance and bayonets with the Germany people can we win!" Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō ordered.
"Hi, Mr. Commander!" Major General Suzuki Yoshio replied.
"In addition, let's prepare our lightning strike formation. After the distance is shortened, if the Germany people are unprepared, then launch a lightning strike!" Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō said fiercely.
"Hi, Your Excellency Commander." Major General Suzuki Yoshio nodded.
Although, in terms of Capital Ships, due to the advanced technological strength of German Navy, they are no match for German fleet. However, in other aspects, Island Nation Navy also has considerable advantages. If you are lucky, you will also have a chance to make a comeback.
At least, the generals of Island Nation Navy are still very confident in their Long Spear torpedo. Among the Capital Ships currently equipped in various countries around the world, none of the Capital Ships can compete with the Long Spear torpedo. Even if it is 'Yamato-class' Battleship, once it is hit by Long Spear torpedo, it will still be able to survive.
The 533mm Heavy Torpedo equipped by European and American countries has a warhead charge of only 370 kilograms. The Long Spear torpedo warhead has a charge of up to 490 kilograms. And, this is just Type 93 torpedo Model 1. The Type 93 torpedo Model 2 they are developing has shortened the voyage and increased the explosive charge, increasing the warhead's explosive charge to an insane 780 kilograms. Once it hits the target, the consequences will be unimaginable.
In order to reverse the situation and regain the disadvantage. The Island Nation fleet kept turning, trying to shorten the distance from German fleet. However, every move of the Island Nation fleet was completely seen by German fleet through Radar. German fleet's several Capital Shipss are all Battlecruisers and have extremely high speeds. Except for the two 'Kii-class' Battleship of the Island Nation fleet, which had a speed advantage when facing the two 'Derfflinger class' Battlecruiser of the German fleet fleet, the other two warships were completely at a disadvantage.
After all, the speed of the fleet depends on the slowest warship in the fleet.
German fleet is also speeding up and changing course in a targeted manner at any time. This makes it possible for German fleet to seize a very advantageous fighting position, but it can control the fighting distance to more than fifteen kilometers. It is simply impossible for the Island Nation fleet to shorten the combat distance.
As time passed, the battle became more intense. The artillery on both sides were trying their best to fire, hoping to sink the enemy's warships. However, it is undoubtedly difficult to sink a huge Capital Ships in a night battle.
"Boom!"
At 2:08, German fleet once again hit the number 'Suruga' Battleship. A 380mm Shell launched from the Battlecruiser of the 'Von De Tann' hit the Battleship of the 'Suruga' hard amidships.
The shell penetrated the armor of the battleship's superstructure before exploding. Not only did it blow up the superstructure of the 'Suruga' number Battleship to pieces, it also caused a raging fire.
"Very good, this time it must be the warship of the minister Island Nation!" Lieutenant General Otto Schneewind ordered.
Nearly an hour has passed since the fighting broke out. Although they had hit the enemy ship many times, they had never been able to sink it. This made the officers and soldiers of German fleet almost lose their confidence.
The fire burned fiercely on the Battleship 'Suruga', illuminating the entire hull. German fleet You can clearly see them even if they are fifteen kilometers apart. This also further improves the hit rate of German fleet.
Several Battlecruisers from German fleet were seizing this opportunity and fired wildly at the 'Suruga' Battleship, trying to sink it.
For a moment, the sound of cannons rumbled on the sea and bullets rained down. Several warships of German military opened fire wildly, slamming heavy shells at the 'Suruga' number Battleship.
The shells fell like raindrops around the 'Suruga' number Battleship, splashing high water columns.
Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō's face was frighteningly dark. Being hit one after another made him feel very bad. He even had a hunch that this time the number 'Suruga' number Battleship might not be able to escape.
"Your Excellency Commander, do we want to transfer to the 'Ōmi' number Battleship at the back?" Major General Suzuki Yoshio asked in a low voice. Obviously, Major General Suzuki Yoshio also felt that the number 'Suruga' Battleship might not be able to hold on for long.
Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō glared at Major General Suzuki Yoshio fiercely.
"Are you asking me to be a coward who runs away? Even if I am sunk, I will never run away!" Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō looked righteous.
"Hi, Your Excellency Commander!" Major General Suzuki Yoshio had no choice but to reply.
"Boom! Boom!"
Suddenly, two violent explosions sounded on the 'Suruga' number Battleship.
Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō and Major General Suzuki Yoshio's faces suddenly turned pale. From the vibration of the ship's hull just now, they could clearly feel that this time the 'Suruga' number Battleship was really going to be destroyed.