On board the 'Tiger' number Battlecruiser, all the energy of David? Vice Admiral Beatty has been put on German High Seas Fleet. Now, he only has one belief, which is to catch up with German High Seas Fleet, sink them, and avenge those Royal Navy and Capital Ships that were sunk in the previous naval battle.
"General, do you want to continue to accelerate? If you continue to accelerate, the furnace may not be able to last long." Chief Engineer reported to David? Vice Admiral Beatty with some concern.
"Germany people's warships can persist, why can't ours?" David? Vice Admiral Beatty frowned.
Chief Engineer opened his mouth, but still didn't say anything.
Although Britain used Steam Turbine in the field of warships before Germany, in the field of oil-fired boilers and Steam Turbine, Germany has caught up and now has completely surpassed Britain. This allows British Navy to sacrifice defense to increase speed, while German Navy can increase speed as much as possible while ensuring defense. Judging from the performance of the battleships on both sides, Battlecruiser of German Navy is no worse than Battlecruiser of British Navy in terms of speed. This can prove that Germany has been successful in this aspect.
"General, the Germany people slowed down and began to turn." At this time, a staff officer reported.
"What? Germany people are not ready to escape and want to fight us?" David? Vice Admiral Beatty immediately picked up the telescope.
At this moment, German Navy raiding fleet is turning and the turret is also rotating, obviously preparing for battle.
"Is there any conspiracy in this?" David? Beatty thought secretly. He was not originally a suspicious person, but after German Navy suffered heavy losses one after another, he had to be cautious.
"Order the fleet to turn around and prepare to fight!" But at this juncture, there was no room for David? Vice Admiral Beatty to think too much. If we don't turn, German Navy will take over Crossing the T. At that time, British Navy will once again pay a heavy price.
British fleet also began to turn, and the two battle lines tended to be parallel. At the same time, the distance between them is also constantly shortening.
"General, General Robertson reported that they encountered the powerful German fleet. The opponent has three extremely powerful warships, which should be equipped with main guns with a caliber of about 380 mm." A staff officer reported to David? Vice Admiral Beatty.
"What? Three battleships equipped with 380mm Main Gun?" David? Vice Admiral Beatty couldn't help but change his face.
"Damn Germany people, Royal Navy just successfully developed 381mm Main Gun, Germany people actually already have warships equipped with 380mm Main Gun in service. They actually walked in front of Royal Navy. Those guys from the intelligence department should be pulled out and shot. Don't they know that this will kill us?" David? Vice Admiral Beatty was furious.
Indeed, Britain's intelligence department did not obtain many useful things when collecting German Navy's intelligence. Of course, the main reason is that the anti-espionage work of German Navy has achieved results, and all confidentiality work has been done in place. This is why these powerful warships of German Navy can be kept secret until now. Otherwise, it would be impossible to achieve such great success on the battlefield.
"General, General Robertson is asking for instructions, what should we do next?"
David? Vice Admiral Beatty's brows have become wrinkled. He knew that this operation would not go so smoothly. The fleet led by Rear Admiral Carroll suffered heavy losses. Now, it is discovered that Germany people are not defenseless against this. Although, our side still has an absolute advantage in the number of battleships. They have 9 Battlecruiser and 4 Battleship. The Germany people only use 9 Battlecruiser. However, the combat power of German warship is obviously better than that of Britain battleship, especially the battleship equipped with 380mm Main Gun, which is even more terrifying.
How to choose? David? Vice Admiral Beatty is also a little undecided. Reason told him that he should retreat immediately. In this case, we can ensure that Royal Navy does not suffer too much loss as much as possible. Of course, the four ships 'Iron Duke-class' and 'Battleship' would definitely not be able to escape due to their speed. But in this case, it is better than being wiped out. However, David? Vice Admiral Beatty knew that they could never retreat so easily. Otherwise, he would simply not be able to show off to Churchill and Cabinet.
British Cabinet is still eagerly waiting for the victory of this operation to eliminate the threat of Commerce Raiding Fleet from German Navy to Britain's maritime transportation line! If they retreat like this, it will undoubtedly prove that this operation was a complete failure. Especially when three King George V-classs and Battleships were sunk, one was severely damaged, and more Battleships may be lost. Such a result is unacceptable to Royal Navy, nor to Churchill, nor to Cabinet. Therefore, it is impossible for David? Vice Admiral Beatty to order a retreat.
"Give General Robertson an order to hold back the three powerful warships of the Germany people to buy us time. Order Battlecruiser Squadron to close the distance with the Germany people, strive to defeat them in the shortest possible time, and then reinforce General Robertson. Aren't the Germany people just relying on the strength of their battleships to crush us? Then let's show them the true strength of Royal Navy. A naval battle cannot be won only by the strength of its battleships!" David? Vice Admiral Beatty ordered.
Hundreds of years ago, when Invincible Armada of Kingdom of Spain attacked Britain, British Navy was also at an absolute disadvantage. However, they still won the final victory. David? Vice Admiral Beatty believes that after Royal Navy and Valiant fully exert their combat power, they will definitely be able to make up for the disadvantages in battleship performance and defeat German Navy. What's more, they still have the advantage in the number of battleships.
"Yes, General." The staff officer immediately went to give the order.
"Royal Navy warriors, now we are facing a huge crisis. If we cannot defeat the German fleet in front of us, but are defeated by them, Royal Navy of the British Empire will suffer heavy losses. We will not be able to eliminate the threat of Germany people to our sea transportation lines, and our country will be The Germany people are slowly being hanged, and even in the future decisive battle, Royal Navy has no chance of winning. Therefore, we can only fight to the death, and only by defeating the Germany people can we win!" David? Vice Admiral Beatty spoke to the officers and soldiers of British Navy, hoping to inspire their fighting spirit.