On British Royal Navy's ship Light Cruiser, Vice Admiral Cavisson looked at the eastern sea with tears in his eyes. There, there are countless Royal Navy ships sinking in that sea area. I don't know how many innocent souls of Royal Navy officers and soldiers are crying in that sea area.
The main force of the fleet, 21 Pre-dreadnought and 13 Armored Cruiser, have all been sunk by German Navy's Carrier-based Aircraft Unit. The losses of other small and medium-sized warships were not significant. But such a heavy loss is undoubtedly another heavy blow to British Navy. Although, these Pre-dreadnought and Armored Cruiser are outdated and old battleships. But losing so much at once is undoubtedly very distressing. What's more, although the battleship is outdated, those Royal Navy sailors are not outdated! The loss of so many sailors was a traumatic experience for Royal Navy.
"It's over, British Empire is completely over. German aircraft is so powerful, can Royal Navy really defeat them?" Vice Admiral Cavisson murmured.
This battle completely shattered his confidence. In his mind, German Navy has become invincible.
Although, Royal Navy is still actively preparing for the last decisive battle with German Navy, and has pinned his hopes on this decisive battle. If Royal Navy can turn defeat into victory, then Britain still has the possibility of winning. No matter how bad things get, we can still reach a decent peace with the Germany people while preserving most of our core interests. That way, British Empire won't crash. There will be opportunities to win again in the future. But in Vice Admiral Cavisson's opinion, German Navy is so powerful. Not only does it have the most powerful Capital Ships team in the world, but it also has so many aircraft that can launch attacks on sea targets. Royal Navy Compared with it, there is no comparability at all!
The fleet led by Vice Admiral Cavisson returned with a disastrous defeat. All Pre-dreadnought and Armored Cruiser were sunk by German Navy's Carrier-based Aircraft Unit. Although many of the remaining small and medium-sized warships escaped, they no longer have the courage to go to Le Havre. Vice Admiral Cavisson is not sure. If we go to Le Havre again, German Navy's aircraft will also take care of all their small and medium-sized warships. By that time, their losses will undoubtedly increase further.
What's more, the remaining small and medium-sized warships are no longer able to provide decent fire support to Le Havre's British Expeditionary Force. This mission was a complete failure.
"General, Telegram of Expeditionary Force Headquarters, ask us how the situation is?" a staff officer reported to Vice Admiral Cavisson.
"Tell the Jazz that the fleet suffered heavy losses. We lost all Pre-dreadnought and Armored Cruiser, and now only a few small and medium-sized warships are withdrawing. Tell them that we are sorry that we can no longer provide fire support for them. They can only rely on themselves for the next battle. May God bless them!" Vice Admiral Cavisson said.
Although, he really wanted to help Expeditionary Force and resist German offensive. And they used their Naval Gun to further cause greater casualties to German military. However, now they can't even protect themselves, so naturally they have no way to help Expeditionary Force. Expeditionary Force can only find a way to resist German offensive on his own. Of course, Vice Admiral Cavisson also knows, which means that Expeditionary Force's fate has been decided. They will be eliminated under German offensive.
"May God bless you!" Vice Admiral Cavisson said secretly in his heart.
"Yes, General." The staff officer immediately went to send Telegram.
Le Havre, British Expeditionary Force Headquarters. Sir French, General Haig and General Gough were waiting for a call back from Royal Navy with livid faces. The atmosphere in the entire headquarters became very solemn. All the confidence I had before seemed to disappear at this moment.
When Royal Navy's fleet arrived and used Naval Gun to teach German Army a lesson, they paid a heavy price. Everyone at Expeditionary Force was delighted, thinking that they would be able to resist German offensive at Le Havre. But now, German Counterattack gave them a hard slap, pulling them back from fantasy to reality.
"Can General Haig and Royal Navy withstand German aircraft's attack?" Sir French asked. He really has no confidence now. If Royal Navy is defeated, he really doesn't know how to persevere.
"Perhaps... I should be able to withstand it!" General Haig said. In fact, he didn't have much confidence. The fleet of German military flew over Le Havre. The overwhelming appearance caused a great shock to everyone's psychology.
In fact, German military's fleet could have bypassed Le Havre. In that case, it could still be kept secret. However, in the end, General Kluck and Lieutenant General Ludendorff chose to let the fleet fly over Le Havre in order to give British Expeditionary Force a good shake. After damaging their morale, it will be easier to defeat British Expeditionary Force and capture Le Havre in the next battle.
"Damn Germany people! How can they have such a powerful aircraft? Compared with them, British Empire has not made any achievements in this area." Sir French complained.
In fact, in the aviation field, British Empire has been far surpassed by Germany. Otherwise, they would not have been suppressed so miserably.
"Your Excellency, General, Telegram of the fleet!" a Communications Officer reported.
Sir French took Telegram, but then his face turned pale.
"What's the matter, Jazz?" General Haig asked.
"Vice Admiral Cavisson reported that they suffered extremely heavy losses under the attack of German aircraft. All 21 Pre-dreadnought and 13 Armored Cruiser were sunk." Sir French said.
"What?" General Haig and General Gough were stunned. They also realized the meaning of this sentence, which was undoubtedly that the fleet might no longer be able to provide them with fire support. In the next battle, the only one they can rely on is themselves.
"Without Navy's fire support, the Germany people will definitely launch an attack on Le Havre soon. Can we withstand the Germany people's attack?" Sir French asked.
But neither General Haig nor General Gough said a word. Clearly, none of them had confidence.