The Battlecruiser detachment of British Royal Navy is the same as the 1st Battlecruiser Squadron of German Navy, but they are only separated by dozens of kilometers, which is almost a two-hour flight. However, with both sides heading towards each other, it only takes an hour for the two sides to encounter each other.
Both sides have six Battlecruiser, but the performance of each ship of German Navy 1st Battlecruiser Squadron is obviously stronger than that of British Navy's Battlecruiser. This has been proven in previous naval battles. The source of confidence for David? Vice Admiral Beatty is undoubtedly the three ships 'Queen Elizabeth-class' Battleship. If it were not for the sneak attack by German Navy that the two 'Queen Elizabeth-class' Battleship were severely damaged, then British Navy's 2nd Battleship Squadron should be composed of five 'Queen Elizabeth-class' Battleship, which would make British Navy's chance of winning even greater.
As time passed by, the distance between the two sides continued to shrink.
At 9 o'clock in the morning, a Germany destroyer reported that it had discovered the Battlecruiser detachment of British Navy.
"Every ship is ready for combat!" Vice Admiral Hipper immediately issued a combat readiness order.
Three 'Mackensen-class' Battlecruiser and three 'Blücher-class' Battlecruiser raised their muzzles one after another, preparing to use powerful artillery fire to send all British Navy's Battlecruiser to the bottom of the North Sea.
At the same time, British Navy Battlecruiser Squadron also discovered German fleet.
"Report to the general, we have found six Battlecruisers from Germany. In ten minutes, they will enter our range." A staff officer reported to David? Vice Admiral Beatty.
"Very good! As expected, we only encountered Germany and six Battlecruiser. God bless British Empire!" A trace of ecstasy flashed across David? Vice Admiral Beatty's face. We only encountered German Navy and six Battlecruiser, which is undoubtedly the best result. He believed that with the six Battlecruisers in his hands plus the three 'Queen Elizabeth-class' Battleships, he could definitely defeat the six Battlecruisers of German Navys.
"Hmph! The Germany people are too arrogant. Do you think they can eat us with just six Battlecruisers? Soon, we will let them know that Royal Navys are not that easy to defeat." David? Vice Admiral Beatty snorted coldly. Although the current overall situation is still very unfavorable to them, if they can win the first game and eliminate several German Navy and Battlecruiser, it will be very helpful to improve their chances of winning. At the same time, he could finally avenge his shame.
"Order all ships to prepare for battle. Today will be the day of our revenge. In addition, let 2nd Battlecruiser Squadron outflank the Germany people's flanks and rear. This time, we will keep Germany people and the six Battlecruisers here!" David? Vice Admiral Beatty ordered.
'Queen Elizabeth-class' Battleship is very fast, with a maximum speed of 24 knots. Although it is not as fast as Battlecruiser, it is not much different. It is undoubtedly the most suitable to carry out the task of outflanking the rear route. Coupled with the 381mm Main Gun on 'Queen Elizabeth-class' Battleship, it is powerful, which gives David? Vice Admiral Beatty even more confidence.
However, David? Vice Admiral Beatty didn't know that they were not the only ones with reinforcements. German Navy, 2nd Battlecruiser Squadron, and six Battlecruiser are also on their way quickly.
German Navy 1st Battlecruiser Squadron and British Navy Battlecruiser Squadron are getting closer and closer, and the warships from both sides are lined up in a battle line. At a distance of more than ten kilometers, it began to turn at the same time and headed northeast. David? Vice Admiral Beatty did this to further shorten the distance with his own Capital Ships team.
But Vice Admiral Hipper doesn't care about this. He ordered the signal troops to report the situation to the flagship. Since the Britain people are trying to lead them to their main force, let the main force of German Navy follow them directly, and everyone can directly have a main force showdown.
Anyway, German Navy clearly has the advantage in this duel. Even if there is a main force duel, they will not suffer, but will take advantage.
"Ready to fight!"
When the distance between the two sides shortened to fifteen kilometers, the battle officially began.
On the battle line of German Navy are the 'Mackensen', 'SMS Friedrich der Grosse', 'Frederick Karl', 'Blücher', 'von der Tann' and 'Lothringen'.
On the battle line of British Navy, there are the 'Tiger', 'HMS Queen Mary', 'HMS Royal Princess', 'New Zealand', 'HMS Invincible' and 'Indomitable'.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The flagship 'Mackensen' number Battlecruiser was the first to conduct a test launch. The five main guns of the three triple-mounted 380mm Main Gun began firing.
Each Armor-piercing Shell weighing more than a ton roared and smashed into the Britain battleship more than ten kilometers away.
The other five Battlecruiser also started shooting soon after. However, the hit rate of 'Blücher-class' Battlecruiser's 305mm Main Gun is very low at such a long distance.
"Start the bombardment!"
David? Vice Admiral Beatty also gave the order. This time, he did not close the distance before firing like before. Because, he already knows that the bombardment level of German Navy is no worse than Royal Navy, and is even stronger. Although, the officers and soldiers of Royal Navy are well-trained and passed down for hundreds of years, which gives them a strong will to fight. Under such circumstances, it will undoubtedly be very difficult for German Navy to surpass British Navy in terms of soldier quality.
Fortunately, with the advancement of technology, the role of manpower in war has become smaller and smaller. The quality of German Navy's soldiers is certainly not as good as British Navy's. However, relying on advanced technology, such as advanced sighting equipment and Fire Control System, they are no worse than British Navy in gunnery, and even have an advantage.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Battlecruiser on both sides began to fire violently. The shells roared and hit the opponent's warship one after another.
The cannonball exploded on the sea, splashing water columns into the sky. The entire ocean seemed to be boiling.
"God bless British Empire, we must defeat the Germany people in this battle!" David? Vice Admiral Beatty secretly prayed to God. This battle is really important to them. Even if failure cannot be avoided in the end, he still hopes to cause enough losses to German Navy.