Battlecruiser Squadron of German Navy finally arrived on the battlefield. Although, before they arrived, German High Seas Fleet's Capital Ships team had gradually reversed the situation and gained the upper hand. However, the arrival of Battlecruiser Squadron will enable German Navy to win this war faster.
"Every ship is ready, aim at British Fleet and fire!" Vice Admiral Spee gave the order to fire on the flagship Mackensen Battlecruiser.
At this time, the place where Battlecruiser Squadron of German Navy appears is exactly in front of British fleet 2nd Battle Line, and a perfect T shape is formed. The distance between the two sides is only twelve thousand meters.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The three-seat triple-mounted 50-caliber 380mm Main Gun numbered Battlecruiser, number 'Mackensen', started firing fiercely. Nine artillery shells weighing one ton roared and hit the Battleship number 'Nevada' located at the front of British fleet 2nd Battle Line.
The firing of the 'Mackensen' Battlecruiser was like sending a clear signal, and the remaining ten Battlecruiser also started firing.
For a moment, shells fell like rain around the 'Nevada' number Battleship.
Although, the distance is not close and it has not been tested. However, 11 Battlecruisers and 99 main guns fired at the same target, forming a dense firepower that was still very terrifying. Not to mention that among the 99 main guns, 54 are 380mm Main Gun, and there are also 27 343mm Main Gun and 18 305mm Main Gun. These main guns are all 50 times caliber, making these shells extremely armor-piercing.
"God! The Battlecruiser of the Germany people are here. They are right in front of us, and they have already seized the Crossing the T!" The British Navy officers and soldiers on the Battleship number 'Nevada' all shouted.
Vice Admiral Martin's face suddenly turned pale. Battlecruiser Squadron from German Navy arrived. This was undoubtedly disappointing news for them. What's even worse is that Battlecruiser Squadron of German Navy also targets them.
"Turn! Turn immediately!" Vice Admiral Martin shouted loudly. When the enemy fleet seizes Crossing the T, they will be hit by intensive firepower from the enemy fleet. The enemy's 11 Battlecruiser have extremely powerful firepower, which is enough to easily send them to the bottom of the sea.
"Boom!"
The 'Nevada' Battleship shook violently, and a fireball erupted from the bow of the ship. Vice Admiral Martin was caught off guard and fell to the deck. But he immediately got up and asked loudly about the damage.
"General, a big hole was blown out of the front deck, and the cabin below is burning! Damage control has begun to control the damage."
"Asshole!" Vice Admiral Martin couldn't help but curse.
However, before he finished scolding, the number 'Nevada' Battleship was hit by a shell again.
German military 11 Battlecruiser concentrated their firepower on him. Under such intensive firepower, it was very normal for the 'Nevada' number Battleship to be hit continuously.
Although, the defense of 'Nevada' number Battleship is very strong. However, the 50 times caliber 380mm Main Gun of German Navy can still cause fatal damage to it. The armor of 'Nevada-class' Battleship, except for the turret armor which is 457 mm thick, the other main armor is only 330 mm. In front of the fifty times caliber 380mm Main Gun, these armors are nothing at all and can be easily penetrated.
"Boom!"
A 380mm Main Gun launched from the Battlecruiser of the 'SMS Friedrich der Grosse', severely bombarded the No. 1 main turret on the front deck of the Battleship of the 'Nevada'. The 457 mm thick armor is indeed very strong and withstood this shell. However, the shell exploded when it penetrated nearly half of the armor. The violent explosion destroyed the entire frontal armor of the turret. Next time, if another artillery shell hits this turret, even 305mm Shell will probably be able to penetrate it.
At this moment, the number 'Nevada', Battleship, has begun to turn. However, this is not a very good command in this situation. This is because this will cause the side of Battleship number 'Nevada' to be aligned with Battlecruiser Squadron of German Navy, which will further increase the possibility of him being hit. Moreover, the armor on the side of the battleship is not thick. Once hit, the consequences can be imagined.
A 343mm Shell hit the waterline armor on the side of the Battleship of the 'Nevada'. The waterline armor, which was only 330 mm thick, was torn apart this time, leaving a big hole.
The damage control personnel tried hard to plug the loophole, but failed, so they had to close the Watertight Compartment.
Immediately afterwards, a 305mm Shell hit the superstructure of the 'Nevada' number Battleship. A big hole was blown in it and a raging fire started.
When the number 'Nevada' No. Battleship was turning, it was hit continuously. Whether it is 380mm Shell, 343mm Shell or 305mm Shell, they all continue to leave wounds on their bodies.
Although, the 'Nevada' Battleship has a displacement of up to 30,000 tons and thick armor. However, despite being hit by such powerful firepower, he still couldn't hold on.
In three minutes, the **** Huada' Battleship was hit by more than ten large-caliber shells. More than half are 380mm Main Gun. Almost the entire side was riddled with holes. The sea water poured into the battleship crazily. The hull has tilted. Moreover, as more and more water enters, the tilt angle of the ship body becomes larger and larger, and the final result must be that it capsizes on the sea.
Under such circumstances, Vice Admiral Martin issued the order to abandon the ship. At the same time, he took a transportation boat and transferred to the warship behind to continue commanding the battle. He did not choose the 'Oklahoma' Battleship that followed the 'Nevada' Battleship as the new abandoned ship, but the 'New York' Battleship that was further behind as the new abandoned ship.
Because Vice Admiral Martin knew that after the Battleship 'Nevada' sank, the next ship to be attacked by German Navy's Battlecruiser Squadron was the 'Oklahoma'. Under the fierce firepower of German Navy, the fate of 'Oklahoma' number Battleship must also be very tragic. Even if it is not sunk by luck, it will at least be severely damaged. In this case, he will have to give the order to abandon the ship again and replace his flagship.