Chapter 2206 Intermission 3

"Your Highness, Count Spey's battle report. Just this afternoon, we further consolidated the empire's superior position in this battle. The British lost more than 60 carrier-based aircraft, although their actual scale exceeded our estimates. , but even based on the most optimistic estimate of the British, it will be difficult for them to have a major impact on the main force of the High Seas Fleet." Admiral Scheer said after sending a telegram to Ruprecht.

At this time, under the cover of night, the German High Seas Fleet had passed through the Shetland Islands, leaving behind the last British airport deployed in the North Sea. From now on, the German fleet had entered the vulnerable area of ​​the British Grand Fleet. Relying on the K8 fleet departing from northern Norway, the German High Seas Fleet can gain certain reconnaissance advantages. Of course, it is still somewhat difficult to count on the output of these aircraft in the Norwegian Sea. However, judging from the current situation, everything is unfolding according to the Crown Prince's plan, and the German fleet now has the best fighting situation.

"Schel, what do you think the British fleet should do next?" Ruprecht suddenly asked. For the current German fleet, there are only two remaining goals. The first is naturally to continue to merge with the Spey fleet, and the second is to kill the large fleet after the merger. On the surface, the two German fleets that have entered the weak zone of the British navy only need to enter the fixed rendezvous point according to the preset plan.

The only thing left is to hide yourself as much as possible. Therefore, the High Seas Fleet now generally minimizes radio transmissions and focuses on receiving radios. Unlike the Spey Fleet, which relies on its own aircraft to search for intelligence and relies on fleet navigation, the High Seas Fleet's reconnaissance It mainly relies on long-range reconnaissance aircraft deployed in Norway, and navigation and telegram forwarding also rely on land base stations. Although it's not foolproof, it's still the best it can be!

"This, we already have a considerable advantage. During the day, we can completely avoid the large fleet, and even rely on our reconnaissance advantage to make a detour. Unless we happen to collide with the large fleet at dawn, otherwise we will The right to refuse to engage in war."

"The British can naturally continue to stare at the Spey fleet. It is true that they cannot catch Spey, but they can still implement a blockade. This will make it more difficult for us to rendezvous. However, if under the right circumstances, we can attack from both sides at the same time. The direction is to double-team the Grand Fleet, and if the distance is controlled well, the British blockade may become a noose around their necks," Admiral Scheer said. In his opinion, it seemed that the British had no good options. They could either choose to fight under extremely unfavorable circumstances, or retreat to the British mainland and then default to failure.

"Send a telegram asking the Earl to enter the scheduled rendezvous point no earlier than 3 hours before the scheduled time. He will be careful to hide his whereabouts. At the same time, he will keep an eye on the British fleet and tell Earl Spey that he does not need to know about the British fleet. The position of the fleet, but he must know the position of the Thomas fleet." Ruprecht thought for a while and said.

"Do you think the British might divide their forces?" Admiral Scheer asked.

"The forces may be divided at this stage, but they will definitely be united when the final decisive battle begins. Our overall strength is superior to the British. If the Spey fleet cannot merge with the main force of the High Seas Fleet before the decisive battle, then We must at least let the Spey fleet focus on part of the British fleet!" Ruprecht thought for a while and said.

"If the two sides maintain contact, the pressure may be a bit high for the Count. The Thomas Fleet and the Betty Fleet are now together. The main reconnaissance methods of both sides are aircraft and radio lateral. If the aircraft conducts reconnaissance, it may be attacked by the opponent's fighter jets. Interception and dispersal. Perhaps in a few days this reconnaissance would bring the Count's available aircraft down to a very low level.

"Admiral Scheer thought for a while and said.

"No more than 3 days! The war in Europe is about to come to an end. At this time, we cannot retreat and be prepared to bear heavy losses! I request that tomorrow, the distance between the Spey fleet and the British fleet shall not be greater than 30 nautical miles! We must keep an eye on our opponents, unless Thomas’s fleet and Jericho’s fleet merge, otherwise, Spey’s team must put pressure on Thomas like a lion ready to prey.” Ruprecht emphasized again.

"Are you planning to let the Count and the Thomas fleet fight, and then we bite the main force of the British fleet?" Scheer seemed to understand what the Crown Prince meant. If the rendezvous was difficult, then it would be better to force the other party to divide their forces and fight a decisive battle. Count Spey's fleet Although it is weaker than Thomas' fleet and Betty's fleet, it is not impossible to fight. After all, if it comes to war, it is still unknown how much aviation power Betty can leave Thomas, because he must first ensure the air defense mission of the large fleet. The two sides are 8V7, and the British may have a slight advantage in terms of quality. But there is definitely no winner in a short time, and the High Seas Fleet should not be too relaxed when dealing with a large fleet without fast battleships!

"Maybe, we have formed an encirclement situation and have the advantage, but the British can also choose whether to resist the enemy separately or be flanked by us. The most worrying thing is when the British finally choose to fight one of our fleets, and A fleet cannot help. This will make our advantage very small," Ruprecht said.

"However, we have the advantage of reconnaissance. During the day, the entire theater is one-way and transparent to us." Scheer was somewhat confused about what the Crown Prince was worried about. After all, the German fleet could choose whether to engage in battle.

"So there is only one problem, and that is, when dawn breaks, the sun breaks through the darkness, but one of our fleets has been bitten by the Grand Fleet. This is the only chance for the British, and it is also what I am most worried about. "The crown prince said.

"The Earl may be in some danger. After all, if you get too close during the day, and if the British bet in the right direction at night, the Earl will be very passive." Admiral Scheer said.

"No, he is not too dangerous. The Spey fleet is not large and can easily hide itself at night. As long as you are careful, it should not matter. And will the British choose to attack us at the last moment? This question is worth considering. ." After saying that, Ruprecht fell into deep thought. He had a hunch that the British fleet would not sit back and watch the result of being flanked, and the British must have cards in their hands to realize this plan!

"Attack us? I don't think Jericho has this reason." Scheer said.

"If they can't find Spey, attacking us is the only option," the crown prince said.

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