"General, Admiral Beatty asked us to hold down the three warships of the Germany people to buy time for them to defeat the Commerce Raiding Fleet of the Germany people. After they win, they will come back to support us." A Communications Officer reported to Rear Admiral Robertson.
Rear Admiral Robertson's expression kept changing. German Navy's three battleships equipped with 380mm Main Gun brought great pressure to him.
"Damn it, there is no other way now but to fight with the Germany people. Order all ships to prepare for battle!" Rear Admiral Robertson ordered. He knew that under such circumstances, the speed of 'Iron Duke-class' Battleship would be a flaw. This makes it impossible for them to escape when faced with the pursuit of German Navy and Battlecruiser. Therefore, there seems to be no other way except desperately.
"May God bless us, bless Royal Navy! I hope Admiral Beatty and the others can defeat the Commerce Raiding Fleet of Germany people sooner." After giving the order, Rear Admiral Robertson secretly prayed to God. Although, they now have four 'Iron Duke-class' Battleship. But facing German Navy's three ships 'Derfflinger class' Battlecruiser, he still had no confidence in winning, and he didn't even know how long he could last. If he is not leading the slow Battleship this time, but the fast Battlecruiser, maybe Rear Admiral Robertson will directly request a retreat instead of fighting.
After the order of Rear Admiral Robertson was issued, the four 'Iron Duke-class' Battleship of British Navy had formed a battle line. The 343mm Main Gun tower began to rotate, aiming at the three 'Derfflinger class' Battlecruiser of German Navy coming from the north.
On board the 'Derfflinger' number Battleship, General Reinhard? Scheer had a smile on his face. Although, British Navy's four ships 'Iron Duke-class' and Battlecruiser seem to be ready to give them a go. But that didn't worry him. He has absolute confidence in his battleship.
"The Britain people seem to have realized their current situation. Apart from fighting us, they have no other choice at all. In this case, let us defeat them with dignity!" General Reinhard? Scheer said.
"Order each ship to start shooting after the distance is reduced to 15,000 meters. Seaplanes will provide firepower calibration for the warships. Within an hour, I will smash the four Battleships belonging to the Britain people into the sea."
"Yes, General."
The three ships of German Navy, 'Derfflinger class' and Battlecruiser, are also ready for battle.
The two battle lines began to get closer and closer. 380mm Main Gun and 343mm Main Gun were already pointing at the other side's battleships.
"The 'Iron Duke' and the 'HMS Marlborough' attacked the No. 1 ship of the Germany people, and the 'HMS Benbow' attacked the Germany's No. 2 ship, "HMS Emperor of India" attacked Germany's No. 3 ship "Rear Admiral Robertson" and quickly assigned the target. German Navy's 'Derfflinger' number Battlecruiser has a flagship flag, so it naturally became the target of Rear Admiral Robertson's attack. He gathered the firepower of the two ships 'Iron Duke-class' and Battleship, hoping to severely damage or sink the flagship of German Navy first. In this case, he may have a chance to reverse the situation and turn defeat into victory.
General Reinhard? Scheer and Rear Admiral Robertson also thought of it together. Because German fleet is one less in number, this means that if they have one warship, they will inevitably encounter Encirclement Offensive with two other warships. 'Derfflinger' number Battlecruiser is the flagship, it is normal to be replaced by Encirclement Offensive. However, Admiral Reinhard? Scheer is very confident in the defense of the 'Derfflinger' Battlecruiser. Even if it is attacked by two enemy ships Battleship Encirclement Offensive, he can still persevere. However, General Reinhard? Scheer also ordered 'SMS Lützow' number Battlecruiser and 'Hindenburg' number Battlecruiser to seize this opportunity and sink their opponents in one fell swoop. In that case, they can seal the victory in advance.
Commerce Raiding Fleet of German Navy and Battlecruiser Squadron of British Navy have also formed a confrontation. The six Battlecruisers of German Navy raiding fleet fight against the nine Battlecruisers of British Navy.
In terms of the number of battleships, British Navy has a clear advantage. However, the last time the "Lion" Battlecruiser was sunk, this left a deep impression on the officers and soldiers of David? Vice Admiral Beatty and other British Navy. They all know that German Navy's battleship is not that easy to deal with. Even if they have a numerical advantage, it will be very difficult to win.
"The battlecruiser Tiger was used to deal with the German Moltke, the Queen Mary was used to deal with the German Goeben, and the Princess Royal was used to deal with the German Seidlitz. The Indefatigable and the New Zealand were used to deal with the Germans' The Blücher, the Australia and the Invincible will fight against the Von der Tann, the Indomitable and the Indomitable, and we will definitely win this time!" Lieutenant General David Beatty said firmly.
David? Vice Admiral Beatty knows where his own weaknesses are. 'Lion-class' Battlecruiser can confront German Navy's 'Moltke-class' Battlecruiser. However, 'Indefatigable-class' Battlecruiser and 'Invincible-class' Battlecruiser are relatively weak. Therefore, David? Vice Admiral Beatty attempts to win by using two ships against one. This is the only way they can think of when they have a numerical advantage.
But can 'Indefatigable-class' Battlecruiser and 'Invincible-class' Battlecruiser really win? Even if it is two against one, it may be very difficult.
'Indefatigable-class' Battlecruiser has a displacement of only 22,000 tons. It is equipped with 4 twin-mounted 305mm Main Gun and has a maximum speed of 25 knots. 'Invincible-class' Battlecruiser has a displacement of only 20,000 tons. It is also equipped with four-seat twin-mounted 305mm Main Gun and has a maximum speed of 25.5 knots. These two levels of Battlecruiser have pretty good firepower and speed. However, the defense is very bad. The thickest part of the side main armor belt of these two levels of Battlecruiser is only 152 mm, the turret armor is only 177.8 mm, the command tower armor is only 280 mm, and the deck armor is only a few dozen millimeters. Such a defense, not to mention the main gun of German Navy and Battlecruiser, even the main gun of the cruiser can pose a fatal threat to it.