"The Capital Ships team of Britain people came at the wrong time. Even if they arrived half an hour later, we could have sunk the 'Tiger' number Battlecruiser." On the 'Mackensen' number Battlecruiser, Vice Admiral Hipper's tone was full of regret.
Of course, it can also be understood that he simply got an advantage and acted like a good boy. So far in the battle, his six 1st Battlecruiser Squadron and Battlecruiser have suffered more or less injuries, but they are only minor injuries and have not had any impact on their combat effectiveness. On the other hand, British Navy Battlecruiser Squadron suffered heavy losses. Except for the "Tiger" number Battlecruiser, all others were sunk. Even the Tiger Battlecruiser took several shells. Two of the four-seater twin-mounted 343mm Main Gun were knocked out, leaving only half of its firepower.
"Report to the flagship immediately, and then start retreating!" Vice Admiral Hipper ordered.
Although, 1st Battlecruiser Squadron and six Battlecruiser are powerful. But Vice Admiral Hipper is not stupid enough to use six Battlecruisers to challenge British Navy and more than twenty Battleships. What's more, there are six ships 'Revenge-class' and Battleship among them. 'Revenge-class' Battleship is also equipped with 381mm Main Gun, and has sacrificed a little speed and improved armor. Its combat effectiveness is even more powerful than that of 'Queen Elizabeth-class' Battleship. Even if 'Mackensen-class' Battlecruiser competes with it, it won't take much advantage. Vice Admiral Hipper is a smart person, so naturally he would not do such stupid things.
German Navy 1st Battlecruiser Squadron, began to retreat. Once Battlecruiser started to accelerate, British Navy's Capital Ships team simply couldn't catch up. As the main force of Royal Navy, Battleship mostly has a speed of only 20 or 21 knots. How can it possibly catch up with those Battlecruiser? The remaining cruisers and destroyers were able to catch up. But are those small and medium-sized warships chasing after them to die?
Under such circumstances, Team British Royal Navy Capital Ships could only watch German Navy 1st Battleship Squadron swaggering away. There was simply nothing they could do about it.
Immediately, David? Vice Admiral Beatty took the transportation boat to the number 'Vengeance' Battleship with a livid face.
"I'm sorry, Your Excellency Commander, I lost the fight." David? Vice Admiral Beatty looked ashamed.
In this war, he was defeated by the Germany people for the third time. This made him, who was proud, feel very guilty.
"Alas, Admiral Beatty. It's not because of you, but because Germany people are too strong. Now I doubt whether it is right or wrong for us to fight this decisive battle with Germany people. But now, we have no other choice but to fight this battle with all our strength. I hope God can bless us and win!" John? Admiral Jellicoe sighed.
David? Vice Admiral Beatty nodded. "General, what should we do now? The Battlecruiser detachment has been completely wiped out. The 'Tiger' Battlecruiser was so seriously damaged that it cannot continue to fight and must return to the shipyard for repairs. Otherwise If so, there may be a risk of sinking. On the 2nd Battleship Squadron side, the situation is not optimistic. The 'HMS Barham' has been sunk, and the remaining 'Queen Elizabeth' and 'HMS Malaya' are also in danger under the Germany's Encirclement Offensive."
"Let the Tiger withdraw Scapa Flow. The fleet continues to go south, preparing to meet 2nd Battleship Squadron, and let General Benjamin hold on. I think the Capital Ships team of Germany people should know the news that we have arrived. So, I Let's get ready for a decisive battle with them. May God bless British Empire. Even if they can't defeat Germany in this battle, they will at least have to pay a high price." John? Admiral Jellicoe said.
"That's all we have now!" David? Vice Admiral Beatty looked frustrated.
However, team British Navy Capital Ships still failed to successfully respond to 2nd Battleship Squadron. When they arrived, German Navy 2nd Battlecruiser Squadron had just walked away. At the last moment, they sank the 'HMS Malaya' number Battleship and severely damaged the 'Queen Elizabeth' number Battleship. Although, Vice Admiral Spee was very sorry that he failed to sink the 'Queen Elizabeth' number Battleship. However, he did not want to have a fierce battle with the main force of British Navy in order to sink the Queen Elizabeth number Battleship. What's more, the number 'Queen Elizabeth' Battleship was also severely damaged. At least in this battle, it could not play any role.
John? Admiral Jellicoe and David? Vice Admiral Beatty looked like girls who had been ravaged by evil men. Queen Elizabeth number Battleship was about to cry.
There is no doubt that in this decisive battle at sea, British Navy played very poorly in the early stage. So far, they have had five Battlecruiser and two Battleship sunk, and one Battlecruiser and one Battleship have lost their combat effectiveness. This is almost equivalent to the loss of one-third of the combat effectiveness. But their enemy German Navy did not suffer any losses. This makes British Navy's disadvantage in this battle even more obvious.
German Navy 1st Battlecruiser Squadron and 2nd Battlecruiser Squadron have merged. Twelve Battlecruiser are undoubtedly a very powerful force. However, they did not immediately rush forward to fight against the British Navy Capital Ships team. Instead, they were waiting for the arrival of their own team Capital Ships. When the 24 Battleships of German Navy arrive, it will be a good opportunity to truly fight British Navy and eat them in one bite.
However, at this time, General Reinhard? Scheer, who had not yet arrived on the battlefield, had already issued the order to attack. The one who carried out the attack was not the German Navy battleship troops or the Battlecruiser troops, but Aircraft Carrier Formation who were hundreds of kilometers away from the battlefield.
In the sea area 100 kilometers east of the battlefield, the two aircraft carriers of German Navy are sailing at a speed of 10 knots. On the deck, fighter planes one after another have completed preparations for takeoff.
German Navy Aircraft Carrier Formation Commander Heinrich Marshal Prince, was on the bridge, looking at those planes with satisfaction.
"Your Excellency, Your Excellency Commander ordered us to launch an attack." An officer reported.
"Then order Carrier-based aircraft to take off! Tell our pilots that this is our first time to participate in actual combat, let them all perform well and show the majesty of the aircraft carrier force!" Heinrich Marshal Prince ordered.