1890 King of Southeast Asia

There has never been a word than the word "war machine" more accurately, including the essence of the army.

What kind of killing is brutal, it is just the manifestation of the man who manipulates this machine, not the performance of this machine, unless this is an inexplicable unqualified machine -not listening to the call.

In this era, the most efficient war machine is undoubtedly the German army. Driven by its military pot owner 1 and national military education, the army has extremely powerful execution capabilities. With the mature general staff department, it can burst into extremely powerful. Combat ability.

If the analogy is an analogy as a tool machine, the army is the hardware, the general staff department is the program, the national military education and the one, upgrade the hardware, add the best procedure -the general staff of Germany 1 in Germany Germany The highest efficiency, the stronger the ability of this tool machine.

However, a good tool machine did not encounter good engineers. William 2 is actually good. Except for him, he does not know that his ability is not enough.

As for the others? What is the military in Germany!

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At 2:30 in the morning on March 2.

Old Tom has taken over the position of the commander of the 3rd combat squadron, and is leading the largest British Empire's largest battle of the British Empire.

At this time, they were straight from the United Kingdom for one hundred and 60 sea, and they were more than 400 nautical miles away from Portland, the mother port. They needed to go through Portland through the British Geely Strait, so they actually drove further.

In accordance with the requirements of the war, the old Tom implemented strict light control on the fleet. Except for the necessary signal lights, the battleship of the 3rd battle squadron did not show more light.

Even the old Tom, temporarily took a large pile of drawings back to the captain room, and found the big deputy 2 to discuss -where is the Germans?

"But more than two hundred nautical journey, the Germans should climb to us near us. Why do we find such a large fleet, but can we not find that the Germans can be invisible?" The old Tom was puzzled. Essence

This is also something that all informed people in the UK understand. Why did not find the location of the German fleet.

The position they was at this time was extremely deep, and even the daily activities of the Germans were in the position of the Germans. It was located in the northwestern part of the Netherlands, only 100 kilometers from the Dutch shore.

This position has been reunited with the location of Jeleko's predicted fleet. It will not exceed 300 kilometers from the Port of Germany, which is the German's mother port.

In this position, the Germans should find out.

Where did the Germans go?

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Earlier, 10:11 pm on March 1.

It is more than 300 kilometers east of Scotland, more than 300 kilometers southwest of the Norwegian coast, and Ryinhardt Schker is also confusing.

It should be explained here that the German target 1 is directly high latitudes, and the British come from low latitudes. After the Germans were found in the submarine, they made adjustments.

Where did the British go?

"Perseverance of Commander, according to our usual investigation intelligence, yesterday, the British patrol 5 should arrive in these generations for temporary supply. Man stood nervously in the command room of Reinhardt, sweating.

God knows how much pressure he has been in the past day, why? Why did the British last half a month of patrol, why did they suddenly not come?

Is it discovered? Still being cheated? Huffman didn't know, but he knew that he might have trouble.

The escort battleships of the British 3rd Fight Squadron are absolutely sufficient, but the five revenge levels did not carry sufficient supply. After all, they have not yet formed combat effectiveness, and the supply must be preferentially provided to the combatant warships.

Therefore, after each training, the warships or supply ships of the 3rd combat squadron are supplied to them. At the same time, the third combat squadron will bring 1 cargo to the nearby bases.

However, this behavior was mistaken for the Germans that the third combat squadron always had to be supplied here.

"Huffman, we have searched for 5 or ten miles around, and search for the road on the road. Don't say that the investigating fleet composed of the battleship in your mouth has not seen a few of the British cruisers."

"After all, why did you do not even do the most basic intelligence work? There is no goal worthy of the battleship at all, no!"

Several captains were very dissatisfied with this situation. Each of the battleship was expensive. The German Navy was no longer the wealthy navy, even if coal -fired was a bit valuable.

The front line requires more materials. As the main energy and important chemical raw materials in Germany, coal -fired is an indispensable material. In particular, it can be used as a high -quality high -quality coal for ships.

The coal -fired shares that the Navy can allocate have become less and less, which is not enough to support the German Navy's random attack, especially such large -scale action.

If you have a gain, you can also explain to the government and William 2. If there is no harvest, although you will not be held accountable, they will definitely not listen to it. Essence

"General, this is abnormal, it is really not normal."

"Here is the main channel to leave the North Sea to the Norwegian Sea. To the north is the Lalan Islands and the Oakney Islands. Britain has arranged a strong patrol force on these 1 lines."

"In the past two years of fighting, the guerrilla fleet composed of cruisers and destroyers, and the submarine force have arrived here many times, and the British have been heavily guarding this position."

"It is precisely because we failed to break through the British blockade that the materials we purchased from the new continent can only be transferred through Norway and Denmark. The price has doubled, and the quantity is still small."

Hoffman didn't care about many things and began to say what was wrong, even if it might cause panic.

"You mean that the British have noticed our actions, so they forbid warships to contact us?" Reinhard said very tactfully, using the word "notice".

In other people's ears, it means "clearly know".

Although the German Navy rose very smoothly and successfully became the world's second navy, it was precisely because it was too smooth that the Germans had no confidence in themselves.

In the German Navy, there are many people who are afraid of the British, and the biggest leader among them is the German Emperor William II.

"Yes, I suspect our intelligence has been leaked, otherwise it is impossible to explain why the British would lift the blockade of the North Sea." Hoffman saw a variety of emotions, solemn, fearful, fanatical, evasive, and all kinds of looks.

"If this is really the case, Hoffman, where do you think the British are now?" Reinhardt stood up and looked at the sea chart in a tangled manner.

"I'm not a combat officer..." Hoffman said in a muffled voice.

Reinhardt looked at the others, some of whom had bright eyes and wanted to show off, some of whom were thinking with flashing eyes, and some of whom were staring at the map with difficulty.

"Send a telegram to Wilhelmshaven, and everyone will set off after dawn, pretending to rush out of the Heligoland Bay to attract the attention of the British. Remember not to entangle with the British."

"The fleet will temporarily cancel the blackout, turn right, sail along the Norwegian coast, and return to Kiel from the Skagerrak Strait." Reinhardt made the final decision.

Reinhardt didn't know what arrangements Jellicoe would make, but if he put himself in his shoes, when he knew that the main force of the German fleet had set sail, he would definitely choose to block the port and prevent the Germans from returning easily.

Reinhardt felt that Jellicoe might have laid a net in the Heligoland Bay, and going back at this time would be tantamount to running into the enemy's encirclement.

Even the Skagerrak Strait had already been defended at this time, but Reinhardt would still choose this place.

First of all, this place is far enough from the UK, and secondly, the Skagerrak Strait is in the north of the Heligoland Bay. If there are really British people waiting in both places, he may be attacked from both sides if he goes south.

"Yes!"

With Reinhardt's order, the German fleet lifted the blackout, and the bright lights from nearly a hundred ships illuminated the sky.

At 12 o'clock, the German fleet cluster, divided into more than a dozen formations, rushed to the southeast, and its night fleet speed reached a high speed of 16 knots. It can be seen that Reinhardt wanted to get back as soon as possible.

However, Reinhardt failed to notice that, less than 30 kilometers to their south, the crew of a British destroyer leader was looking at the "fire cloud" in the sky in surprise.

"It's a ship, it's the light of the large fleet. Send a telegram to Lieutenant Colonel Henry and tell them that we have discovered a large fleet and ask them whether there has been a large fleet of the Royal Navy here recently." The captain of the destroyer quickly reacted. The most important thing at this time was to confirm the identity.

This is a blocked route. It is impossible for a large merchant fleet. It can only be a warship, either British or German.

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Knock knock knock!

The rough knock on the door woke up Jellicoe, who was sleeping lightly. He hurriedly got up and put on his general uniform and opened the cabin door.

"What's the matter?" Jellicoe rubbed his eyes. I don't know when the bright lights on the ship came on.

"The destroyer found the location of the German main fleet in the North Sea, 190 nautical miles north of us, and is sailing southeast." The captain of the Iron Duke battleship said excitedly.

"Is it confirmed?" Jellicoe was much calmer than them.

"It has been confirmed again that their destroyers saw the lights of no less than 30 warships. In this sea area, only the Germans have so many ships besides us." The captain nodded.

"Southeast direction, 190 nautical miles..." Jellicoe walked into the room and looked at the nautical chart.

"Probably here." The captain pointed out the location to Jellicoe on the nautical chart.

"They are going back to Kiel Port through the Skagerrak Strait. They must have found something wrong."

"190 nautical miles, this direction... Let the battlecruiser set off. They will be caught in 6 hours." Jellicoe nodded.

"General, our battlecruiser is going to support the 3rd Battle Squadron." The captain's excited expression froze.

Only then did she remember that the battlecruiser was sent out as a mobile support force.

"The Queen-class battleships can run at 24 knots, and can last for 6 hours at this speed..."

"The Queen-class battleships will immediately be separated and formed separately, and all the destroyers and cruisers that can keep up will follow. Let the Queen-class battleships maintain a speed of 22 knots for 6 hours, which is almost enough to catch up. Together with the auxiliary warships, it will be enough to hold them back."

Jellicoe quickly came up with a countermeasure.

The Queen-class battleships are their most powerful warships, running fast, reaching 24 knots, with thick armor and large guns.

Let the Queen-class go forward and cooperate with the auxiliary warships to delay for two hours. The follow-up warships maintain a speed of more than 18 knots. In two hours, the gap can be almost recovered.

The six Queen-class ships are formed separately. 6 vs. 6 is definitely not afraid of the Germans, but 6 vs. 10 or even more is uncertain.

But Jellicoe has no choice. Either give up this opportunity, and the Germans will definitely be more cautious next time.

Or take the risk and delay for two hours.

As for full speed, it is theoretically possible to maintain 6 hours, and battleships can also run at a speed of 20+ knots, but Jellicoe will not do this.

In that case, even if they catch up, it is equivalent to Britain tying its own hands to fight the Germans. The power system needs to rest and cannot maintain the maximum speed of more than 20 knots. In addition to fuel consumption, how much results can be achieved?

After the deployment was completed, the British Grand Fleet also encountered a blackout and began to allocate troops. In the end, the six Queen-class battleships pulled more than 40 destroyers and cruisers and rushed north.

There are more auxiliary warships, but there are not enough battleships to support them. There is no use for more, except to be cannon fodder.

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At 7:40 am on March 2, the German fleet bypassed the southwest corner of Norway and prepared to enter the strait area.

At this time, the sun was shining, and the early spring sun shone on the deck, which was particularly beautiful and comfortable for people.

On the Bavaria, the lookout was basking in the sun comfortably, operating a high-power telescope and looking at the sparkling sea.

Suddenly, several shadows came into his eyes.

"At two o'clock, three small warships were found. The ship type does not look like our warships!" The lookout hurriedly grabbed a lieutenant.

"British warships! At two o'clock, there are three destroyers!" The lieutenant quickly matched the number, which was part of the 30-knot destroyers of the United Kingdom.

"Get into combat position."

"Prepare for combat."

"Take off the gun jackets of the main guns."

"Pressure the boiler room, standby for damage control..."

The Germans immediately became busy, especially the captains. They didn't believe that there were only three destroyers here.

"Commander, please give orders!" The captain straightened his clothes and looked at Reinhard.

Reinhard frowned and found that the officers in the cabin were all ready to die bravely at any time. Suddenly, he felt that his understanding of his own navy was not deep enough.

"It's just three destroyers. Start the battle formation and head for the strait. The destroyers are searching for mines in front."

"For the rest, let the sailors eat first. Who knows how long it will take." Reinhard walked to the window and said easily.

The sunlight fell on Reinhard and reflected on the officers in the command room. Suddenly, the officers relaxed a lot...

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