Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay. When Royal Navy was defeated miserably and the entire British Empire was under the blockade of German Navy, the only ocean they could still control was probably Irish Sea. This sea area is between Great Britain and Ireland, which is almost equivalent to the inland sea of Britain people.
Morecambe Bay is just a little-known remote place. But it is precisely because of this that this has become the final gathering place for Royal Navy's maritime power. Even Scapa Flow has become unsafe. German submarines and Carrier-based aircraft will visit from time to time and launch attacks on Royal Navy's ship. And Royal Navy is completely powerless about this.
In order to ensure Morecambe Bay's defensive power, Royal Navy installed a lot of anti-aircraft weapons around the military port. At the same time, there is also an anti-submarine net. A large number of destroyers are also densely packed in the bay, ensuring that once the Germany submarine sneaks into it, it will be discovered immediately.
Now, Royal Navy and the remaining Capital Ships only include 'Vengeance' number Battleship, 'Determination' number Battleship, 'Queen Elizabeth' number Battleship, 'Warspite' number Battleship, 'Valiant' number Battleship, 'Colossus' number Battleship, 'Fearless' number Battleship and 'Tiger' number Battlecruiser. Although there are 7 Battleship and 1 Battlecruiser, they are still a very powerful maritime force. But compared with the heyday of the Royal Navy of the British Empire, it is no longer the same. With such power, even the basic safety of the British Empire cannot be guaranteed.
However, in Morecambe Bay at this moment, in addition to the warships belonging to Royal Navy, there are also warships from France and Kingdom of Italy. Among them, French Navy's Capital Ships includes three 'Normandy-class' Battleship, three 'Bretagne-class' Battleship and four 'Courbet class' Battleship. Kingdom of Italy's Capital Ships is composed of two 'Duilio-class' Battleship, three 'Conte di Cavour-class' Battleship and 'Dante' Battleship. France and Capital Ships of Kingdom of Italy came to prepare to cooperate with Royal Navy. As a member of Allied Powers, the fate of these three countries is undoubtedly tied together. If they lose the war, their fate can be imagined. Therefore, they hope to win the naval battle and reverse the situation.
British First Sea Lord Churchill, rushed to Mocam from London. Looking at the warships parked in the military port, Churchill was greatly moved.
"How great it would be if the flags flying on those battleships were all St. George's Cross!" Churchill said with emotion.
But it is a pity that the 24 Capital Ships and British Royal Navy in the military port only account for one-third. The other two-thirds are warships from France and Italy.
"Your Excellency, as long as we can defeat the Germany people in the next decisive battle, Royal Navy will soon be able to return to its heyday, even more powerful." John? Admiral Jellicoe said.
In the Britain shipyard, there are still a large number of cutting-edge warships under construction. However, due to the British Empire being completely blocked by German Navy, the construction progress of these warships is getting slower and slower. Because building warships requires a lot of steel and other resources. After overseas trade lines were completely cut off, Britain no longer had enough resources to build these warships.
Churchill nodded. "Yes, Royal Navy suffered heavy losses. However, we have not been defeated yet. Once we defeat the Germany people, it will be time for the British Empire to rise again!"
Although, there are many difficulties. However, Churchill never gave up hope.
"Vice Admiral Martin Are they ready?" Churchill asked.
"Your Excellency, the fleet led by Vice Admiral Martin has completed preparations. As long as the order is issued, they can set off immediately." John? Admiral Jellicoe reported.
Vice Admiral Martin is the Commander of the fleet of twelve Battleships purchased by Britain from United States, and it is also the hope of Royal Navy in future naval battles. If it weren't for these twelve Battleships, the Britain people would not have the confidence to have another decisive battle with German Navy.
"Very good, this time we have regrouped thirty-six Capital Ships. We can definitely defeat the Germany people! As long as the Germany people are defeated, then British Empire will win this war again." Churchill said.
"Your Excellency, I am convinced of this!" John? Admiral Jellicoe said.
"By the way, General. Will General Cavisson's disastrous defeat at Le Havre cause him to be punished?" John? Admiral Jellicoe asked.
The fleet led by Vice Admiral Cavisson lost 21 Pre-dreadnought and 13 Armored Cruiser in Le Havre. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Royal Navy. Of course, those Pre-dreadnought and Armored Cruiser are already outdated. However, the loss of personnel was too much for Royal Navy.
"Cabinet Someone indeed proposed to set off General Cavisson. However, I suppressed it. After all, the last decisive battle at sea between us and the Germany people is about to begin. In It is not appropriate to punish important generals of the navy at this time. It will have a negative impact on the morale of the troops. What's more, if we lose, then everything will be meaningless." Churchill said.
Indeed, for the current Britain. If he loses, even if he hangs Vice Admiral Cavisson, it will be meaningless, and it will not prevent Britain from defeat. If they win, the losses of Pre-dreadnought and Armored Cruiser will also become insignificant.
John? Admiral Jellicoe nodded and said nothing more.
"Report, General Lame and Paul are here." A staff officer reported to Churchill and John? Admiral Jellicoe.
"Let them come over!" Churchill said.
Admiral Lame is the Commander of the French fleet, and Admiral Paul is the Commander of the Italy fleet. The two of them, as representatives of France and Kingdom of Italy, will command their own fleets and participate in this decisive battle against German Navy.
"Your Excellency Sir, Your Excellency Commander." After Admiral Lame and Admiral Paul arrived, a warm exchange of greetings ensued.
After that, the topic turned to the main topic.
"Your Excellency Sir, our fleet has been here for several days. When can we have a decisive battle with the Germany people?" Admiral Lame asked.
The current situation in France is very difficult. French government hopes to have a decisive battle with German Navy as soon as possible. After the victory is determined as soon as possible, he can also make an earlier decision on what to do next.
"Your Excellency General, Combined Fleet is also ready. Our plan can be implemented." Churchill said.