"I hope the Germany people can be fooled! If we can use Torpedo to sink the Capital Ships of the Germany people, then we will definitely win!" Major General Suzuki Yoshio looked hopeful.
The 610mm caliber Long Spear torpedo is very powerful. As long as one Torpedo hits Battlecruiser of German Navy, it can be severely damaged. If a vulnerable part is hit, it is even more likely to sink.
What's more, they also have secret weapons like heavily mined cruisers, which will greatly increase the likelihood of their lightning strikes being successful.
"Command the fleet to turn!" Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō ordered.
He was also unsure whether German fleet would pursue him. If German fleet gives up when they get the chance and doesn't pursue it, then their losses will not be recovered. The loss of two Capital Ships is undoubtedly another heavy blow to the current Island Nation Navy. Even adding the two Capital Shipss that are still under repair, there are only five Capital Shipss of Island Nation Navys left. Compared with the 16 Capital Ships at the beginning of the war, too many have been lost.
Therefore, Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō undoubtedly hopes that German fleet will pursue it. In this case, they may have a chance to sink German fleet in one fell swoop and reverse the situation.
"Hi, Mr. Commander!" Major General Suzuki Yoshio replied.
Under the command of Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō, the Island Nation fleet immediately began to turn around, attempting to break away from contact with German fleet, sail north, and escape from the battlefield.
The movements of the Island Nation fleet were clearly discovered by German fleet through Radar.
"General, the Island Nation people are trying to escape? Do we want to pursue them? If we pursue them, with the speed of our Battlecruiser, they won't be able to escape!" Major General Abraham said excitedly.
The maximum speed of the three ships 'Blücher-class' and Battlecruiser is over thirty knots. The two ships 'Derfflinger class' and 'Battlecruiser' can also run a maximum speed of 27 knots. At such a speed, it would be almost impossible for Island Nation Navy and Battleship to escape.
Otto? Lieutenant General Schneewind was a little hesitant. Being able to sink two Island Nation Navy and Battleship is undoubtedly a big victory for German Navy. If we give up the pursuit now, it will already be an impeccable victory. However, Lieutenant General Otto? Schneewind was a little unwilling. He wanted to sink the remaining two Capital Shipss in the Island Nation fleet. In that case, they would have won a big victory. Moreover, except for the 'Blücher', which was hit by a few shells, all of the five Battlecruisers of German fleet were unscathed. Even the 'Blücher' did not suffer much loss in combat effectiveness.
But similarly, Lieutenant General Otto Schneewindt was also worried that it would be a trap. After all, Torpedo from Island Nation Navy is very scary. Once it is attacked by the intensive Torpedo fleet of Island Nation, the consequences will be disastrous. If things go wrong, the fleet will pay a heavy price for this. The victory that is within easy reach will also fly away.
"General, are you worried about lightning strikes from Island Nation people?" Major General Abraham asked.
Otto? Lieutenant General Schneewind nodded. "The Island Nation people's 610 mm Torpedo is too scary, we have to guard against it! Once our Battlecruisers are hit by the Island Nation people's Torpedo, they will not die but will be seriously injured."
"General, we also have a lot of destroyers and cruisers. With their protection, there shouldn't be any problems." Major General Abraham said. After all, Island Nation Navy and Torpedo are powerful, but their power can only be revealed after they hit. If there is no hit, there is naturally no threat. Even with the relief of the night battle, it is not that easy to use lightning strikes against Capital Ships. Especially these Capital Ships are still sailing at high speed.
Otto? Lieutenant General Schneewinter thought about it and realized that this was indeed the case.
However, neither Lieutenant General Otto Schneewinter nor Major General Abraham knew that Island Nation Navy included a heavy torpedo cruiser, a crazy lightning strike ship.
"Order the fleet to start pursuit. This time, we must continue our efforts and kill the remaining two Capital Shipss of the Island Nation people!" Lieutenant General Otto Schneewind ordered.
"Yes, General." Major General Abraham replied excitedly. In his opinion, they seemed to be only one step away from the final victory. Soon, they were able to get rid of all Capital Ships of Island Nation Navy.
"Let the cruiser formation and destroyer formation, mainly Island Nation people, be struck by lightning!" Otto Lieutenant General Schneewinter is still worried about this. So he hopes the fleet can be prepared to protect against lightning strikes. In this case, even if the Island Nation fleet launches a lightning strike, they may be able to withstand it. At least, the fleet will not suffer too much loss.
"Yes, General." Major General Abraham nodded.
Under the order of Lieutenant General Otto Schneewind, German fleet accelerated and began to pursue the fleeing Island Nation fleet. The three 'Blücher-class' Battlecruiser and the two 'Derfflinger class' Battlecruiser all began to increase their speed. For Battlecruiser, which has an advantage in speed, catching up with the warships of the Island Nation fleet does not seem to be a big problem at all.
German fleet began to pursue, and Battlecruiser one by one began to speed up. The heavy cruisers, Light Cruiser, and destroyers guarded these Battlecruiser, providing them with protection. Once they are really struck by lightning from the Island Nation fleet and cannot avoid it, these cruisers and destroyers will even choose to stand in front of the Battlecruiser, sacrificing themselves to save these precious Capital Ships. After all, those Capital Ships are more valuable than cruisers and destroyers, and cost more to build. The loss of each ship is a huge loss for German Navy.
"Your Excellency Commander, the Germany people are catching up!" Major General Suzuki Yoshio beamed.
German fleet launched a pursuit, which meant that they did not have to worry that German fleet would not be fooled. Their powerful lightning strike formation also seemed to come in handy.
"Very well, let's prepare our lightning strike formation! In ten minutes, we will turn around and launch a lightning strike. This time, we will make Germany people pay the price." Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō ordered. The decadence on his face seemed to be much lessened.
"Hi, Mr. Commander!" Major General Suzuki Yoshio replied.
Island Nation fleet's 'Kitakami' number Light Cruiser and 'Oi' number Light Cruiser led more than ten destroyers, turned urgently, and rushed towards German fleet. Inside the Torpedo launch tube, the 610 mm caliber Long Spear torpedo has been filled.