In order to catch up with Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy, German Navy Combined Fleet began to speed up. Originally, the fleet was cruising at a speed of 15 knots. Because I thought Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy would sail westward. In this case, just wait for them to deliver it to your door. However, now Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy is trying to escape from another direction. In order to prevent the cooked duck from flying away, German Navy Combined Fleet must speed up the pursuit.
Fortunately, German Navy and Capital Ships are almost all cutting-edge battleships. The maximum speed of those Battleship is generally above 25 knots. Those Battlecruiser, the maximum speed can be increased to more than 28 knots. If the boiler is forced to be ventilated, it is not difficult to increase the speed to thirty knots. However, that state cannot last long, otherwise, the boiler may explode.
As for those small and medium-sized warships, their speeds were all over thirty knots. Therefore, it is not a problem for the entire fleet to increase the speed to 23 knots, and there is even room for improvement.
Although, the distance between German Navy Combined Fleet and Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy is more than a thousand kilometers. However, with German Navy's full pursuit, their distance was rapidly shrinking. And, Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy, doesn't know anything about it yet.
Germany Berlin, Oscar were also woken up from their deep sleep. First Sea Lord Reinhard? Admiral Scheer met overnight. Apparently there was a big problem with Combined Fleet.
"Your Majesty, I'm very sorry for disturbing your rest!" Reinhard? Admiral Scheer looked apologetic. Before, he had sworn that Combined Fleet would definitely crush Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy. But I didn't expect that such a big problem would arise now.
"What happened?" Oscar didn't blame Reinhard? Admiral Scheer because his sleep was disturbed.
"That's it, Your Majesty and Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy did not sail west as we expected, but turned east. Combined Fleet judged that Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy gave up entering Atlantic Ocean through Gibraltar and chose to go through Suez Canal to Indian Ocean. Then from Indian Ocean to Atlantic Ocean, and finally arrived at United States." Reinhard? Admiral Scheer said.
Oscar couldn't help but frown. Of course he could see that Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy had chosen such a route, which would certainly make a long circle. However, it also caused a lot of trouble for German Navy's pursuit.
"How long will it take for Combined Fleet to catch up with Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy?" Oscar asked.
"Your Majesty, Combined Fleet is now more than a thousand kilometers away from Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy. However, Admiral Hipper has ordered the fleet to accelerate to 23 knots. At this speed, we will be able to catch up with Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy in a week at the latest."
"A week? According to Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy's speed, they have already entered Red Sea, and are even about to enter Indian Ocean. However, with Combined Fleet's strength, even if Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy escapes, they will definitely be able to catch up with them. I think this should not be a big problem!" Oscar said optimistically.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Admiral Hipper has already made a complete plan. This time, it is absolutely impossible for Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy to escape." Reinhard? Admiral Scheer said through gritted teeth.
Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy still refused to submit obediently, but chose to fight even though the beast was trapped, which made Reinhard? Admiral Scheer very speechless. Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy, this is clearly causing trouble for German Navy. Of course, Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy did this just to survive. The perspectives and positions of both parties are different, and the way of thinking about the problem will naturally be different.
"That's it. I have confidence in Admiral Hipper and Combined Fleet. He will definitely be able to solve Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy." Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Reinhard? Admiral Scheer was relieved when Oscar said this.
On the Mediterranean Sea, Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy is heading east.
"Your Majesty, Germany's destroyers are still following us. This may have leaked the news that we changed our route. German Navy, I'm afraid it has increased its speed and started to catch up with us." Admiral Anton House was a little worried.
"Germany people will probably be surprised when they learn that we are not sailing westward, but eastward! I really hope to see the shocked look on their faces." Karl I said with a smile, seeming to be happy with his wit.
"Let them chase us. We are thousands of kilometers away from German fleet. By the time they catch up, we have already passed Suez Canal and entered Red Sea. Even after entering Indian Ocean, it will be easier to get rid of Germany people." Karl I said nonchalantly.
"As for the German military destroyers that are following us, send a fleet to disperse them! Those destroyers are like flies, they are really annoying!" Karl I continued.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Admiral Anton House nodded.
Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy dispatched a team of Light Cruiser and destroyers to drive away German Navy's destroyers. However, German Navy's destroyer took advantage of its speed and quickly avoided it. Several times in a row, Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy was unable to do anything about it. With no other option, we can only default to the tracking of German Navy. Only when you pass Suez Canal with your eyes wide open can you think of a solution.
Three days later, Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy entered Suez Canal. Facing the powerful Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy, neither Egypt nor Germany's security forces stationed in the canal zone were unable to stop them and could only watch Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy pass through the canal. Even when Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy was passing through the canal, it fired at the barracks of the security forces and destroyed the barracks. Fortunately, the security forces were notified in advance and evacuated the camp. Otherwise, there will definitely be greater casualties.
During this process, German Navy Combined Fleet has been catching up. They successfully reduced the speed by more than 600 kilometers. However, the distance between the two sides is still more than 600 kilometers.
After Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy passed Suez Canal, Admiral Anton House proposed a plan, that is, Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy would leave a few Capital Shipss behind, and use the terrain advantage of the canal entrance to block German Navy here to buy time for the Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy Capital Ships team to escape. However, Karl I was hesitant. Because he didn't want Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy to pay too much loss.