German Navy's Carrier-based Aircraft Unit moved quickly. After arriving at Le Havre, he immediately started preparations for the attack. A large number of Aviation Ammunition also arrived at the front line thanks to the Logistics Department's efforts.
On May 10, everything was ready.
"General Kluck, General Ludendorff. According to the intelligence we have, British Fleet is in the sea about 20 kilometers away from Le Havre. If Le Havre is attacked by our army, they can immediately sail to Le Havre and launch an artillery attack in half an hour." Vice Admiral Ingol said.
General Kluck and Lieutenant General Ludendorff nodded.
"Last time, we were fooled by them because of a moment of negligence! At that time, Reconnaissance Aircraft did not find British Fleet and thought there was no danger. The infantry launched the attack. But who knew that after attacking Le Havre, we were bombarded by British fleet, causing us heavy losses." Lieutenant General Ludendorff said.
"This time, British fleet will not have another chance to take action. Our Carrier-based aircraft will sink all the warships of Britain's people." Vice Admiral Ingol said with confidence.
"By the way, General, I have another news to inform you. In order to show its support for the army, the Imperial Navy has mobilized a fleet of ten pre-dreadnoughts and is on its way to Le Havre. Because the Strait of Dover and the English Channel are densely covered with mines, the fleet needs to detour to the west of England. It is not expected to arrive until tomorrow morning. At that time, they will cooperate with the army to launch bombardment of Le Havre and deal with the British Expeditionary Force here." Lieutenant General Ingenol said.
"This is really great! We have suffered so many shells from British Navy. Now, it is the turn of Britain people to be shelled by our navy." General Kluck said with a smile.
Lieutenant General Ludendorff's face was also full of smiles. If there is fire support from the Navy's ten Pre-dreadnought, this will give them more powerful firepower when attacking Le Havre. In this case, they can win Le Havre at the minimum cost.
"General, our troops are already preparing. In half an hour, the 3rd and 4th Carrier-based Aircraft Wing will take off for combat. An hour later, the 5th and 6th Carrier-based Aircraft Wing will also take off for combat. I estimate that four Carrier-based Aircraft Wing After launched the attack, British fleet will not have many battleships left. At that time, it will be enough to send some Carrier-based aircraft to mop up the fleet." Vice Admiral Ingol said.
"General Ingol, you can decide the specific command yourself. We only need one result. I believe that Imperial Navy Carrier-based Aircraft Unit will be able to win easily this time!" General Kluck said.
"Yes, General." Vice Admiral Ingol said nothing more.
At this moment, Le Havre and British Expeditionary Force are living a more comfortable life. Under the threat of British fleet, German Army did not dare to approach Le Havre at all, so naturally it was impossible to threaten them. Finally, they no longer have to live in fear. Although various supplies have begun to be scarce, at least they have not yet reached the point of starvation. This may be the most leisurely period since Expeditionary Force arrived at French front for combat.
"General Haig, how is the morale of the troops recovering?" Sir French asked.
"Your Excellency Sir, the morale of the troops has been completely restored. The soldiers have great confidence in guarding Le Havre." General Haig said.
Of course, everyone knows that this is mainly because the officers and soldiers of British Expeditionary Force believe that with the fire cover of the naval fleet, it is impossible for German military to attack them. In this case, of course they would be confident.
Sir French nodded. "However, I always feel that the Germany people will not give up. They will not just let us stay in Le Havre. If not, they may be planning some conspiracy against us."
General Haig frowned. "Sir, maybe this is really the case. However, what else can Germany people do in such a situation? Royal Navy did not find Germany people's The Capital Ships team is heading south. What's more, the final battle between the Royal Navy and the Germany people is about to begin. At this time, the Germany people should not send a fleet to drive away the Royal Navy team."
Sir French thought for a while, then nodded. "I hope God can bless British Empire this time and get through the difficulties!"
"God will definitely bless British Empire. Our bad luck is over, and now we are starting to get good luck. In this war, we will definitely win." General Haig seemed confident. However, it is not clear where his confidence comes from.
At 9 a. m. on May 10, German Navy Carrier-based Aircraft Unit had completed preparations for the attack.
"Order the 3rd and 4th Carrier-based Aircraft Wing to take off!" Vice Admiral Ingol ordered.
"Yes, General."
After the order was issued, 128 combat aircraft of the 3rd and 4th Carrier-based Aircraft Wing took off from the airport runway one after another and rushed into the sky. After they completed their formation over the airport, they flew to the western sea area of Le Havre.
"God! Plane, German aircraft."
"Germany people are really powerful. They are actually equipped with so many aircraft. Are they coming to bomb us?"
When German military's Carrier-based aircraft flew over Le Havre, the officers and soldiers of British Expeditionary Force all exclaimed. Although this was not the first time they had seen an airplane. However, this is definitely the first time I have seen such a large fleet.
Sir French and General Haig also saw the fleet of aircraft flying over Le Havre. However, their faces became quite ugly.
"Damn it, these planes of the Germany people are probably heading towards Royal Navy. I knew that the Germany people would not give up like this." Sir French cursed.
"I heard that German Navy also used aircraft in the decisive battle with Royal Navy. Now it seems that they want to use aircraft to deal with our fleet." General Haig's face was ashen. The confidence I had before has long since flown to nowhere. Obviously, German Navy's Carrier-based Aircraft Unit's dispatch made them feel a huge crisis.
"Send Telegram to General Cavisson immediately and tell him the news!" Sir French said.
As for how Vice Admiral Cavisson and British fleet should respond, or whether they can withstand German aircraft's attack, they don't know.