The sun slowly sank into the sea level, and the red sunset reflected on the sea looked very beautiful. However, the wreckage of the warships floating on the sea and the dead Island Nation sailors completely destroyed these aesthetic feelings.
The smell of gunpowder smoke and blood in the air has not dissipated even now.
"We won, general, we won. Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet no longer exists!" Rear Admiral Mauff looked high-spirited.
Although Island Nation Combined Fleet also escaped some destroyers, those destroyers are no longer a concern. Island Nation Navy's effective forces could be said to have been completely wiped out in this battle. Next, if Island Nation Navy wants to rise again, it will have to spend a lot of time rebuilding.
"Yes, we won! Half of our mission has been completed. The next step is to force the Island Nation government to admit defeat!" Vice Admiral Spee said.
"The war has reached this point, and their navy has lost. Next, do they still have the capital to compete with us?" Rear Admiral Mauff is an optimistic mission. At this time, Island Nation Navy should choose to admit defeat. Because they no longer have the strength to continue fighting.
"No, I think it is very likely that they will continue to persevere. If you have no experience in serving in Far East, you don't understand what a strange nation the Island Nation people are. They are very paranoid and will never back down from something they have determined. Unless the price is too high for them to imagine. Otherwise, they will continue to persevere." Vice Admiral Spee said.
"General, do you mean that we have to continue attacking Island Nation's coastal cities?" Rear Admiral Mauff asked. If possible, it is estimated that no general would make such a choice.
"Yes, we have to prepare for the worst." Vice Admiral Spee said.
"General, if the Island Nation people are really stubborn, then we can't be blamed. We have given them the opportunity, but they don't cherish it. This can't be our fault, they can only blame themselves! Since the Island Nation people themselves don't cherish their lives, why should we worry about it? Let them do whatever they want!" Rear Admiral Mauff said.
Vice Admiral Spee When I think about it, it is indeed the same truth.
"By the way, are those Island Nation sailors who fell into the water still unwilling to accept our rescue?" Vice Admiral Spee asked.
Because Island Nation Combined Fleet many battleships were sunk, so there were also a lot of sailors who fell into the water. However, they were very brave and refused German Expeditionary Fleet's rescue. He would rather drown at sea than board the enemy's warship.
"Yes, General. They are really stubborn. The battle is over. Although they were defeated, it was not because of them, but because we were too powerful. However, they wanted to end their own lives to atone for their sins. This is really terrible!" Rear Admiral Mauff said.
"Indeed, the Island Nation people are such a terrible nation! However, even so, if they dare to be enemies with the Empire, their final end will be very tragic." Vice Admiral Spee said.
"Yes, General. I am convinced of this!" Rear Admiral Mauff nodded repeatedly.
"General, Telegram of the transport fleet!" a staff officer suddenly reported to them.
"What happened?" Vice Admiral Spee asked.
"The transport fleet was attacked by Island Nation people!" the staff officer said.
"What?"
Vice Admiral Spee and Rear Admiral Mauff were immediately shocked. As Expeditionary Fleet, they don't have any supply points in the east now, so they can't get any supplies. Once the transport ship of the transport fleet is sunk, they may have to retreat immediately. At the same time, they must request the country to immediately dispatch new transport ships to rescue them. Otherwise, once the fuel, food and water are exhausted, their fate can be imagined.
It was due to this consideration that Vice Admiral Spee did not allow the transport fleet to act together with the Capital Ships team. Although you act with Team Capital Ships, you can get protection from Team Capital Ships. However, in the fierce battle, Team Capital Ships couldn't take care of them at all. The transport ship is extremely fragile, and a single cannonball can often severely damage it. The survivability on the battlefield is undoubtedly the lowest. Therefore, Vice Admiral Spee let the transport fleet hide in order to avoid being discovered by Island Nation Navy.
Unexpectedly, Island Nation Navy found him.
"General, our transport fleet was attacked by Island Nation Navy. However, the fleet escorting the transport fleet has defeated Island Nation Navy. Therefore, the transport fleet is safe and sound!" the staff officer continued.
"Damn it! You almost gave me a heart attack!" Rear Admiral Mauff yelled.
Vice Admiral Spee also looked depressed. He was so scared just now. If something happens to the transport fleet, their operation against Island Nation will have to be suspended. This will be very detrimental to Germany. Germany is too far away from Island Nation. If you want to send another fleet to the east, it will take a lot of time. Who knows what Island Nation people will do to Southeast Asia!
"General, you didn't ask clearly!" the staff officer felt a little aggrieved.
"Okay, what's going on?" Vice Admiral Spee asked.
"Two hours ago, a formation of six destroyers from Island Nation Navy discovered the transport fleet. They immediately launched an attack. However, we were escorted by two Light Cruiser and six destroyers! Yes, this destroyer formation Island Nation Navy was in bad luck. During the fierce battle, we sank two ships and severely damaged one. It was precisely because of this that they retreated!" the staff officer continued.
"Fortunately, the main force of Island Nation Navy is in Combined Fleet. If they find that there are more cruisers or even Armored Cruiser in our transport fleet, we will be doomed!" Rear Admiral Mauff said.
Vice Admiral Spee also nodded with lingering fear. Such a result is really thrilling.
"God bless German Empire! However, for the sake of insurance, we still need to strengthen the escort strength of the transport fleet. Let the 'Moltke' and the warships escorting the 'Moltke', and Let's move the transport fleet together! The combat power of the 'Moltke' has not suffered any losses. In this case, it will be impossible for the Island Nation people to continue to attack the transport fleet," Vice Admiral Spee ordered.
"Yes, General, I will make arrangements immediately." Rear Admiral Mauff nodded.