British fleet also discovered Commerce Raiding Fleet of German Navy at almost the same time.
"Very good, the Germany people are finally found! 1st Battleship Squadron continues to move forward, and 2nd Battleship Squadron disperses and surrounds. This time, all three Battleship cruisers belonging to the Germany people must be eliminated." Vice Admiral Martin ordered.
The 12 Battleships of British fleet were divided into two Battleship Divisions. The six Battleships of 1st Battleship Squadron are two 'Nevada-class' Battleship, two 'New York-class' Battleship, and two 'Wyoming-class' Battleship. The six Battleships of 2nd Battleship Squadron are two 'Florida-class' Battleship, two 'Delaware-class' Battleship and two 'South Carolina-class' Battleship.
1st Battleship Squadron is in the front and 2nd Battleship Squadron is in the back. When the fleets of both sides just encountered each other, order 2nd Battleship Squadron to turn. In this way, you can avoid being discovered by German fleet.
Vice Admiral Martin's move is obviously to outflank German fleet's three 'Blücher-class' Battlecruiser, and get rid of them all in one fell swoop.
British fleet immediately split into two parts. One part kept sailing and continued to move forward, encountering German fleet head-on. The other part began to take a detour, preparing to outflank German fleet.
At this moment, the three ships 'Blücher-class' and Battlecruiser led by Rear Admiral Lübeck actually encountered the six ships Battleship of British fleet's 1st Battleship Squadron.
"General, it's Americans. There are six Battleship!" the staff officer reported on board the Battleship number 'Blücher'.
"What are Americans doing here? Do they want to break into the Empire's Prohibited Navigation Zone like last time?" Rear Admiral Lübeck frowned.
The last time, American fleet forced his way into Prohibited Navigation Zone designated by German Navy, and almost accidentally misfired, triggering a war between German Navy and American Navy. In that case, it will undoubtedly further expand the scale of the war.
"Be alert and ask Americans about his intentions!" Rear Admiral Lübeck ordered.
"Yes, General," the staff officer replied.
Contact American fleet through the shared channel.
On the 'Nevada' number Battleship, Communications Officer of British fleet is reporting to Vice Admiral Martin.
"General, the Germany people asked about our intentions. They claim that this sea area is his Prohibited Navigation Zone!"
"F*ck Prohibited Navigation Zone, this is clearly the high seas. Even when Royal Navy of the British Empire was the most powerful, he would not dare to delineate Prohibited Navigation Zone so arrogantly! What's more, the Prohibited Navigation Zone of Germany people is still aimed at the British Empire." Vice Admiral Martin cursed.
"General, how should we respond?" the officer asked.
"Tell Germany people that we are performing a routine cruise mission." Vice Admiral Martin said.
"Yes, General!" the staff officer nodded.
"Order all ships to prepare for battle. After the distance is reduced to 10,000 meters, immediately launch an attack. At the same time, lower the United States flag and raise St. George's Cross." Vice Admiral Martin ordered.
"Yes, General."
Vice Admiral Martin's order was issued to all British fleet ships. Each ship immediately began preparations for combat. The turret's gun jacket has taken off and it has begun to rotate. The shells were also lifted from the ammunition depot, stuffed into the barrel, and ready for firing.
On the other side, German fleet also discovered the anomaly of British fleet. However, they don't know what these Americans want to do.
"General, Americans claimed that they were on a routine cruise."
"Routine cruise? Warn them to turn around and leave this sea area immediately. This is Prohibited Navigation Zone designated by German Empire Navy. If you get closer, it will be a provocation to the German Empire!" Rear Admiral Lübeck said with a cold face.
The current German Empire Navy is the most powerful navy in the world. There is no need for them to give Americans any face.
"General, Americans is acting strangely. Their main gun has taken off its gun jacket, and the turret is rotating and aiming at us!" an officer reported in panic.
"What? What do these Americans want to do? Is it possible that they want to start a war with the Empire? Damn it, warn them to stop provocative behavior. Otherwise, Imperial Navy will be rude to them!" Rear Admiral Lübeck ordered.
"Yes, General."
However, Vice Admiral Martin turned a deaf ear to German fleet's warning. Six Battleships have already targeted German fleet. However, the distance was still relatively far, so he did not give the order to fire.
"Get closer, get closer. As long as the distance is reduced to 10,000 meters, we can fire!" Vice Admiral Martin said secretly in his heart.
In view of the observation equipment and ranging equipment of the United States* warship, there is a certain gap compared with the German Navy warship. Therefore, Vice Admiral Martin hopes to shorten the fighting distance as much as possible. In this case, the officers and soldiers of British Navy can give full play to their quality advantages. The accuracy of bombardment will also be greatly improved.
"General, Americans didn't give us any response!" the staff officer reported.
"Damn it! What on earth do they want to do?" Rear Admiral Lübeck cursed.
"What's the distance between us now?" Rear Admiral Lübeck asked.
"General, we are now less than fifteen kilometers away from Americans."
This distance is undoubtedly a more dangerous distance, and it has entered the effective range of the main guns of both sides.
"Order all ships to prepare for battle!" Rear Admiral Lübeck ordered.
The three ships 'Blücher-class' and Battlecruiser began to prepare for battle in accordance with the order. The turret rotates, aiming at British fleet. The main gun's gun jacket has also been removed, revealing the ferocious muzzle.
"Warning Americans, if they get closer again, we will shoot." When the distance between the two sides narrowed to 12 kilometers, Rear Admiral Lübeck ordered.
"Yes, General."
After learning German fleet's warning, a smile appeared on Vice Admiral Martin's face.
"What's the distance between us now?" Vice Admiral Martin asked.
"General, we will soon be close to 11,000 meters."
"Very good, but it seems that Germany people have been cornered by us. It is not easy to get closer. Order all ships to aim at the target and fire!" Vice Admiral Martin ordered.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
'Nevada' No. Battleship took the lead in firing. Two twin-mounted 356mm Main Gun and two triple-mounted 356mm Main Gun began the test firing. The other five Battleship also started shelling at the moment the 'Nevada' Battleship opened fire.