Thick black smoke came out of the chimneys of the three ships German Navy, 'Blücher-class' and Battlecruiser. The boiler began forced ventilation, high-temperature steam entered the Steam Turbine, and the propeller began to rotate crazily. The speeds of the three Battlecruisers began to increase.
Compared to those British fleet United States Battleship, as long as the speed of the fleet increases. Then, British fleet can only sigh in despair. United States Battleship Although it has powerful firepower and thick armor. But speed has become its biggest shortcoming.
On the 'Nevada' number Battleship, Vice Admiral Martin also discovered that German fleet was retreating.
"General, Germany people are running away!"
"Damn it, the cowardly Germany people. Where is their courage? They are actually running for their lives. 2nd Battleship Squadron, we must stop the Germany people and not let them run away!" Vice Admiral Martin ordered.
"Yes, General."
Vice Admiral Martin this time wants to eat all three 'Blücher-class' Battlecruiser in one bite. Now, it's just a heavy damage to one ship. It would be a pity to just watch the cooked duck fly away!
This time, the main target of the combined fleet is the German Navy's break-up fleet. The fleet led by Vice Admiral Martin besieged three 'Blücher-class' battlecruisers of the German Navy. While eating these three battlecruisers, it also drew out nine other battlecruisers from the German Navy's breakup fleet. The main force of the combined fleet led by Lieutenant General John Jellicoe will act as the oriole and launch the final attack, striving to eliminate all the German navy's break-up fleet.
In this case, Combined Fleet has solved at least one-third of German Navy's combat power. When they face German Navy, their advantage will be further expanded. This was very helpful for them to win this decisive battle at sea.
Therefore, Vice Admiral Martin will never allow the three ships of German Navy, 'Blücher-class' and Battlecruiser, to slip away so easily.
As the speed became faster and faster, German fleet gradually widened the distance between British fleet. Although British fleet is still chasing after them and constantly firing with their main guns, the accuracy of their shelling is very low because the distance is too far, and the impact point is often more than a hundred meters away.
"Damn Britain guys, don't be arrogant now, you will feel better when our main force arrives!" Rear Admiral Lübeck said through gritted teeth as he looked at British fleet who was chasing after them. You know, the 'Blücher' number Battlecruiser has lost one-third of its firepower. After this naval battle is over, I'm afraid I will have to lie on the slipway for a while. This made Rear Admiral Lübeck very angry.
At this moment, the shrill alarm sounded again.
"General, British fleet was discovered. In front of us, six Britain Battleship appeared!" said a staff officer Panic.
"What? There are six more Britain Battleship?" Rear Admiral Lübeck's face suddenly turned livid.
"Damn, those are clearly Americans's battleships, 'Florida-class', 'Delaware-class' and 'South Carolina-class'!" When Rear Admiral Lübeck put down the telescope, his face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.
A total of 12 Battleships are the main battleships of American Navy. However, now these Battleship are suspended from St. George's Cross. The other party actually dispatched 12 Battleship to Encirclement Offensive them. This is undoubtedly very dangerous for the entire fleet. If things go wrong, they will all be sunk here.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The six Battleships that appeared in front of the fleet have already started shooting. The cannonballs hit the sea one after another, splashing high water columns.
The six Battleships of British fleet successfully seized Crossing the T, so that German fleet is now facing extremely strong firepower from British fleet. These six Battleships are all equipped with 305mm Main Guns. Among them, 'Florida-class' Battleship and 'Delaware-class' Battleship are equipped with five twin-mounted main guns, while 'South Carolina-class' Battleship is equipped with four twin-mounted main guns. This makes German fleet suffer a crazy blow from 56 305mm Main Gun at this moment.
Battlecruiser, number 'Blücher', who was at the head of the battle line, became British fleet's primary target.
Shells fell like raindrops around the Battlecruiser 'Blücher', making the Battlecruiser feel like it was in a storm.
"Order all ships to disband the formation, turn south immediately, use speed to get rid of the Britain people, and withdraw from the battle!" Rear Admiral Lübeck ordered.
If they continue to move forward, they will only get closer and closer to British fleet, and they will suffer more and more firepower. Under such circumstances, the only option is to temporarily avoid the edge and withdraw from the battle. The reason why the battle line was disbanded was to allow the two Battlecruisers behind the battle line to turn earlier. Thereby avoiding being hit by British fleet's firepower.
After Rear Admiral Lübeck's order was issued, German fleet responded immediately. The three ships 'Blücher-class' Battlecruiser immediately turned around. Other small and medium-sized warships also turned accordingly.
The turning process is undoubtedly the most dangerous. This will align the battleship's fragile sides with British fleet, making it easier to be hit.
"Boom!"
A 305mm Shell hit the side of the Battlecruiser 'Blücher' and blew up a 150mm Secondary Gun.
Immediately afterwards, another shell hit the bow of the ship Battlecruiser named 'Blücher', blowing a big hole in the bow deck. Several sailors were killed on the spot.
In the next two minutes, 'Blücher' number Battleship was hit by concentrated fire from British fleet, and was hit more than ten times in total. Not only was the superstructure beaten to pieces and a raging fire broke out, but the steering gear at the stern of the ship was also knocked off, losing its steering ability. At the same time, the seawater rushed crazily towards the stern and poured into the battleship.
Even though German warship has a strong ability to withstand blows, it cannot survive such a blow.
"Send Telegram to the 'Von De Tann' and the 'Lothringen', let them maintain speed, break out of the encirclement from the south, and then return in a detour. We cannot be caught by the Britain people. We can't leave anymore, and we will fight to the end!" Rear Admiral Lübeck ordered.
'Blücher' No. Battleship, kept firing until it sank due to too much water. More than a thousand officers and soldiers on the battleship sank into the sea along with the battleship. No one survived, including Rear Admiral Lübeck.