"General, it has been confirmed. That is Battlecruiser from Britain. It should be the latest level of 'Lion-class' Battlecruiser." The staff officer reported to Vice Admiral Spee.
"'Lion-class' Battlecruiser? Order the battleship to turn and head towards Britain's Battlecruiser. Let's see whose Battlecruiser is stronger!" Vice Admiral Spee immediately gave the order.
Although, the full load displacement of 'Lion-class' Battlecruiser is two thousand tons larger than that of 'Moltke-class' Battlecruiser. But 'Lion-class' Battlecruiser did not use these displacements to strengthen defense, but to install more boilers to increase the speed of the battleship. This brings the maximum speed of 'Lion-class' Battlecruiser to 28 knots, while the maximum speed of 'Moltke-class' Battlecruiser is only 27 knots.
"Order all units to prepare for battle! At the same time, let the 'Goeben' and 'Seydlitz' accelerate towards us. If you can kill a Battlecruiser with Britain people, that would be great!" Vice Admiral Spee ordered.
Although they sank many Britain merchant ships in this operation. But sinking merchant ships gave them less satisfaction than sinking battleships. Vice Admiral Spee is confident that as long as his luck is not too bad, he will be able to defeat British Navy's 'Lion-class' Battlecruiser.
On the other side, David? Vice Admiral Beatty was shouting aboard the "Lion" number Battlecruiser.
"The damn Germany people are finally caught inside. Order the battleship to move forward at full speed. Don't let the Germany people escape!" David? Vice Admiral Beatty ordered,
"Send Telegram to number 'HMS Royal Princess' and number 'HMS Queen Mary' and let them speed up to catch up. This time, we must sink German warship."
"Yes, General. However, the Germany people did not escape. They adjusted their course and came towards us." A staff officer said.
"What? Not only did the Germany people not run away, but they also fought with us?" David? Beatty was stunned, as if he did not expect such a result. However, isn't this just what he wants?
"Very good, very good. Since the Germany people want to die, let's help them!" David? Vice Admiral Beatty looked like he had a chance to win.
In his opinion, the combat power of British Navy is definitely higher than that of German Navy. Even if the performance of the warships on both sides is not much different, the quality of the sailors on both sides is definitely superior to British Navy. Royal Navy has dominated the world for hundreds of years, and its fame is definitely not in vain.
The two Battlecruiser began to approach at high speed, and the distance became closer and closer.
When the distance between the two sides was still fifteen kilometers, Vice Admiral Spee and David? Vice Admiral Beatty all gave the steering order in unison. The two sides gradually formed a parallel line, heading northwest.
"The shipbuilding skills of the Germany people are indeed very strong. It took hundreds of years for the Royal Navy of the British Empire to develop to the present, but it only took a few decades for the Germany people to catch up. If they are allowed to develop like this, maybe they will really treat Royal Navy poses a fatal threat! It is wisest to destroy German Navy in one fell swoop and crush their ambitions while Royal Navy still has the advantage." David? Vice Admiral Beatty put down the telescope in his hand and said.
Even though David? Vice Admiral Beatty has the inherent arrogance of British Royal Navy generals, he has to admit that German Navy's warships are very good. Although the hull looks a bit flat and not as slender and beautiful as the Royal Navy warship, overall, it is still very good.
"Get ready to fire, let Germany people know how powerful we are!" David? Vice Admiral Beatty gave the order.
At this moment, the distance between the two sides is about 13 kilometers.
The four-seater twin-mounted 45 times caliber 343mm Main Gun of the 'Lion' number Battlecruiser has already aimed at the 'Moltke' number Battlecruiser in the distance. Similarly, the three-seater triple-mounted 50-caliber 343mm Main Gun of the 'Moltke' number Battlecruiser also took off its gun jacket and was ready for battle.
All along, in order to conceal their own parameters, German Navy and Capital Ships have always been wearing gun jackets during daily training. Only when they ensure that there are no spy ships from other countries nearby, they will take off their gun jackets and fire live ammunition. Therefore, British Navy has never been able to figure out what the calibers of German Navy, Capital Ships, and Naval Gun are. He can only make guesses based on some information obtained.
"Damn Germany people, they did a good job in intelligence work. Those ****-raised guys in the intelligence department thought that German Navy's Capital Ships was equipped with 305mm Main Gun. This is bullshit! That's clearly 343mm Main Gun. "David? Vice Admiral Beatty's face is not pretty." For the first time, he felt a little shaken about defeating German Navy, a battleship of the same class.
However, when it has reached this point, it is no longer possible to retreat. David? Vice Admiral Beatty has no choice but to bite the bullet and order the entire ship to fight with all its strength.
"Start attacking! May God bless British Empire!"
"God bless British Empire!"
"Boom! Boom!"
The "Lion" Battlecruiser started its test firing. Among the four twin-mounted 45-caliber 343mm Main Gun, only four main guns fired. Four artillery shells weighing hundreds of kilograms, under the influence of huge kinetic energy, roared and smashed into the 'Moltke' number Battlecruiser more than ten kilometers away.
However, even though Royal Navy's sailors are well-trained, they are still unable to achieve hits at such a long distance as the sighting equipment is subject to technological limitations. The nearest impact point was two hundred meters away.
Of course, such results are actually very good.
"Fight back!" Vice Admiral Spee immediately gave the order to fight back. The three-seat triple-mounted 50-caliber 343mm Main Gun numbered Battlecruiser numbered 'Moltke' started shooting.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Heavy shells roared towards the Lion Battlecruiser. The cannonball smashed into the sea, splashing water columns into the sky.
For a moment, the sound of cannons rumbled on the sea, just like thunder.
The 'Moltke' number Battlecruiser and the 'Lion' number Battlecruiser, like knights in heavy armor, collided on the sea. The cannonballs whizzing out of the muzzle are the spears in the knight's hands.
The duel between Capital Ships is undoubtedly exciting. Although this Dreadnought era duel cannot be compared with the aircraft carrier duels of later generations. But it is this kind of close-quarters tactics that can better show the true nature of a man.