"Your Majesty, our intelligence personnel discovered that Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy had left the Trieste naval base last night. I have ordered Combined Fleet rushed to pursue him. "Such a big thing happened. Of course, General Reinhard? Scheer did not dare to neglect. He rushed to the palace as soon as possible and reported to Oscar.
"Did Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy finally move? The intelligence obtained by the Intelligence Bureau also showed that Karl I also went to the Trieste naval base. I think Karl I should be among Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy at this moment." Oscar said.
Reinhard? Admiral Scheer nodded. Judging from the information obtained now, it is undoubtedly very possible that Karl I is in the fleet.
"Send Telegram to Admiral Hipper. This time, we must deal with Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy no matter what. If they know the truth and can surrender, that would be the best. If they don't surrender, then kill them all. As for Karl I, it doesn't matter whether they live or die!" Oscar said.
Although, Karl I can be regarded as the opponent of Oscar. However, Oscar doesn't really approve of this opponent. In his opinion, Karl I is nothing like an emperor except for being headstrong and arrogant. Although, because Karl I was a pig-like opponent, Germany was able to quickly destroy Austro-Hungarian Empire. However, he still kept letting Karl I go. If Karl I could be captured, then what awaited him would probably be a lifetime of imprisonment. If he cannot be captured, then just send him to hell! For the benefit of the country, Oscar will not hesitate to bear infamy for this.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Reinhard? Admiral Scheer nodded. Of course he knows very well that Germany wants a stable annexation of Austria, and then gradually digests it, and Karl I can let it continue to exist. Otherwise, this will always leave some security risks.
"Without the assistance of the aircraft carrier, can Combined Fleet eat Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy this time?" Oscar asked. He was more or less worried about this. After all, Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy is not weak either. Although it is not as strong as German Navy, it can still be regarded as the overlord of the Mediterranean Sea. There are too many decisive factors in a naval battle. If you are not careful, problems may occur.
"Your Majesty, even without the assistance of Carrier Fleet, we have assembled three major Capital Ships teams to solve Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy, there will be no It's a problem. As for the casualties, there may be some, but they will definitely not be too big!" Reinhard? Admiral Scheer is very confident in Combined Fleet's combat effectiveness. After all, with the three Grand Fleet added together, they already have a huge advantage in the number of Capital Ships. Not to mention, every Capital Ships can crush any Capital Ships of Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy. Especially the 50 times caliber 410mm Main Gun of the four 'Kaiser-class' Battleship, can tear through the armor of all Capital Ships, severely damage or even sink them. With such a powerful fleet existing, Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy's desire to escape from the Mediterranean Sea is simply a fantasy.
Oscar then nodded with confidence. Although German Navy's strength is the best in the world, if it is to be deployed in the world's oceans, its strength is still a bit stretched. This time, in order to deal with Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy, German Navy had to gather more than 60% of the power of Carrier Fleet. Even Atlantic Fleet and Carrier Fleet were deployed on Atlantic Ocean to contain American Navy, indirectly participating in this war.
German Navy Although aircraft carriers have been established as the main direction of future development. However, it is subject to the influence of technology. Carrier-based aircraft's range and bomb load are still very limited. Therefore, the combat effectiveness of the aircraft carrier cannot be truly unleashed. Once the Carrier-based aircraft can launch attacks on targets hundreds of kilometers away and can carry heavy aviation Armor-piercing Shell and heavy aviation Torpedo, that will be the time for aircraft carriers to dominate the oceans. At that time, German Navy can further establish maritime hegemony through these aircraft carriers. Of course, that will also make future naval battles even more tragic.
On the Mediterranean Sea, German Navy Combined Fleet has launched the battleships Home Fleet, Mediterranean Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet from Gibraltar and integrated them together. Four ships 'Kaiser-class' Battleship, four ships 'Brandenburg-class' Battlecruiser, four ships 'Helgoland-class' Battleship, Three 'Moltke-class' Battlecruiser, four 'Nassau-class' Battleship and three 'Blücher-class' Battlecruiser. Together with other small and medium-sized warships, the entire fleet has exceeded one hundred and fifty ships. Facing Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy, it has an overwhelming advantage.
After German Navy Combined Fleet left Gibraltar naval base, he immediately accelerated to the Adriatic Sea. However, although the fleet's speed increased to 18 knots. However, it is obviously impossible to intercept Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy before they leave Adriatic Sea.
This forced Admiral Hipper to order the fleet to prepare for encountering Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy. Moreover, many Light Cruiser and destroyers were dispatched to speed up and go hundreds of kilometers ahead of the fleet. Once Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy is discovered, the main force of the fleet can be immediately notified to prepare for battle.
In addition, Admiral Hipper ordered the light warships and submarines deployed in the waters bordering Adriatic Sea and Mediterranean Sea to pay close attention to the movements of Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy. At the same time, the seaplane taking off from Sicily also flew to the Adriatic Sea to closely monitor Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy.
On the evening of February 1st, Admiral Hipper received news that Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy was about to leave Adriatic Sea and enter Mediterranean Sea. At this time, German Navy Combined Fleet has just arrived at Balearic Islands. There is still a thousand kilometers away from the Adriatic Sea.
Originally, Admiral Hipper didn't care. He believes that as long as Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy wants to enter Atlantic Ocean through Strait of Gibraltar, he will definitely meet them. However, what he never expected was that at the request of Karl I, Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy had changed the route. Instead of planning to enter Atlantic Ocean through Strait of Gibraltar, he was planning to detour through Indian Ocean and then enter Atlantic Ocean or Pacific Ocean depending on the situation.
At 11 o'clock that night, Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy entered Mediterranean Sea. German Navy's two destroyers followed them from a distance. However, when they discovered that Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy did not turn to the west, but sailed in an eastward direction, they also realized that something was wrong and immediately reported the anomaly to the flagship.