"General, what should we do now?" an officer asked.
The other officers looked at David? Beatty with worries in their eyes. The confidence I had before seemed to have all disappeared now.
Before executing this plan, almost everyone was confident that they would win. After all, for this operation, they assembled nine Battlecruiser and eight Battleship. But now, German Navy's Commerce Raiding Fleet's extraordinary performance shocked them greatly.
Of the four 'King George V-class' Battleship under the German Navy's Commerce Raiding Fleet's Encirclement Offensive, three of them have been sunk in such a short period of time. The remaining one is also struggling to hold on. Whether it can persist until reinforcements arrive depends on God's will. The Germany people are so fierce, can they really defeat the Germany people? Besides, even if you defeat the Germany people, your own losses are not small! Therefore, even if you win, it will be a tragic victory at best, not a great victory.
David? Vice Admiral Beatty couldn't help but be silent for a few seconds. Of course he knew what these officers meant. He did not expect that the losses this time would be so great. The four ships 'King George V-class' and Battleship were almost completely lost. Such a loss cannot even be explained to the Naval Ministry.
However, at this point in the war, is there any chance of retreating? If you retreat, it will only make all the previous losses in vain. Therefore, no matter what, David? Vice Admiral Beatty can only bite the bullet and continue. No matter how high the price is, German Navy and Commerce Raiding Fleet must be solved. In this case, the previous losses will not be in vain, and there will be an explanation for Cabinet and Naval Ministry.
"Order the fleet to advance at full speed. This time, we must kill all the Battlecruiser belonging to the Germany people." David? Vice Admiral Beatty ordered. If we can't win this time, the consequences will be very serious. If things go wrong, even he will be implicated.
"Yes, General." The officer immediately conveyed the David? Vice Admiral Beatty order to each fleet.
British Navy's remaining nine Battlecruiser and four Battleship are all ready for battle.
On the battlefield, the six Battlecruiser of German Navy versus the Encirclement Offensive of the 'King George V' Battleship are still going on. The six Battlecruiser, 27 343mm Main Gun and 27 305mm Main Gun are so powerful that the 'King George V' number Battleship being Encirclement Offensive is in a very dangerous situation.
"Quick, we don't have much time, we must get rid of the last Battleship of the Britain people!" Vice Admiral Spee said through gritted teeth.
"May God protect us and kill Britain people." Vice Admiral Hipper also murmured.
"Boom!"
A 305mm Shell hit the Battleship 'King George V', blasting a large hole on the deck at the stern of the ship. Shrapnel swept across the entire After Deck, killing many British Navy sailors.
A minute later, another 343mm Shell hit the number 'King George V' Battleship. This shell successfully hit the side of the Battleship 'King George V' and blew a hole near the waterline. Although the sailors of British Navy tried their best to perform damage control, they were still unable to plug the loophole and had to close the nearby watertight cabin. In this way, although the battleship was prevented from sinking, the battleship tilted slightly due to excessive water intrusion.
In the next five minutes, 'King George V' Battleship was once again hit by several shells. These shells left large and small scars on the hull of the 'King George V' Battleship. However, perhaps due to better luck, although it suffered heavy damage, there was no danger of sinking.
At this time, reinforcements from British Navy finally arrived on the battlefield. Nine Battlecruiser ships launched a bombardment on German Navy and Commerce Raiding Fleet from a long distance. Although it was difficult to hit at such a long distance, it successfully interfered with German Navy's Commerce Raiding Fleet's shooting of 'King George V' Battleship.
In order to avoid being surrounded by British fleet, after discussion with Vice Admiral Hipper, Vice Admiral Spee had no choice but to order the fleet to turn around and let go of the 'King George V' number Battleship.
Although, it is a pity that we were not able to sink the 'King George V' number Battleship. But they have successfully damaged the Battleship. It will take at least several months to stay in the shipyard to regain combat effectiveness. Being able to sink three ships and severely damage one in this battle is already very good.
Everyone on the 'King George V' number Battleship was in ecstasy. Watching the six German Navy ships Battlecruiser go away, the uneasiness in their hearts finally disappeared.
"General, the Germany people have retreated, and our reinforcements are coming." The adjutant said to Rear Admiral Carroll with an excited look.
Rear Admiral Carroll didn't say anything. He knew that he could escape this time. However, for Royal Navy such a big loss, someone must always be held responsible. If not, he will become the scapegoat.
"General, Admiral Beatty called us and asked us to withdraw from the battle and return to the mainland for repairs. The next battle will be left to them. They will sink German warship and avenge the deaths of their comrades." said a Communications Officer.
Rear Admiral Carroll nodded. "Order the fleet to turn, target Portsmouth Naval Base."
'King George V' number Battleship staggered away from the battlefield with its broken hull. However, the battle did not end there. Instead, it developed in a more intense direction.
The Commerce Raiding Fleet of German Navy have regrouped, and the nine Battlecruiser of British fleet have also formed a battle line. The duel between the two sides is about to begin again.
To the north, four ships 'Iron Duke-class' and 'Battleship' were heading south quickly, and they were not far from the battlefield. However, the seaplane flying over their heads found them. And immediately reported to the fleet.
"Damn it, I knew the Britain people wouldn't send just these few Battlecruisers. Sure enough, there are still four powerful Battleships." Vice Admiral Hipper cursed.
"Then shall we fight or retreat?" Vice Admiral Spee asked.
Vice Admiral Hipper thought for a while, and then said, "Retreat first, join Admiral Scheer, and then have a decisive battle with them."
Vice Admiral Spee nodded and immediately ordered the fleet to retreat.