Chapter 1,469 Where to Go 1
Chapter 1469 Where to go 1
"It's so dangerous, the French are serious this time!" At this time, just after the German fleet evacuated, the German seaplanes were still flying in the night sky near the port, and the French discovered that the German fleet had evacuated. , no longer hiding itself, the fleet itself did not implement strict light control, 4 Brestany-class super-dreadnoughts, 4 armored cruisers and at least a dozen destroyers and torpedo boats appeared outside the port, but still German seaplanes flying in the air spotted the French fleet.
"The four French super-dreadnoughts are all here. I don't know if this is a coincidence or premeditated. This time the French navy has an absolute advantage. The number of main ships is equal to ours, and the size of the auxiliary battleships far exceeds ours. When our fleet leaves 40 minutes later, the French fleet arrived." The Raven seaplane telegraphed everything it saw to the fleet, and then, the twin-engine seaplane remained near the French fleet and carefully observed the opponent. and report their every move to the headquarters.
"It seems that our actions tonight come to an end. The main force of the French fleet has appeared, and we can only complete half of the plan!" An officer said unwillingly while looking at the telegram in his hand. No matter what, the German fleet made a profit from this attack, and it is normal for the German fleet to choose to run away when it is surrounded by powerful enemies and its own fleet cannot defeat the opponent due to artillery problems.
"We have some bad luck today." Count Spee stared closely at the chart. If someone could scan the entire Aegean Sea from a God's perspective at this time, it would be found that the Count's fleet was not far from the French fleet. The count's fleet was located about 15 nautical miles northwest of the French fleet. If it were daytime, the other party might have been able to spot him through the smoke column.
"But the French fleet does not know our position so far, but we know his position! This is an advantage for us. The French should not leave here at the moment, but we can go under the cover of night Next target - Chios Island!" The count's words were like a stone dropped into a calm pond, and a group of subordinates even suspected that their ears had heard something wrong!
"Dear Commander, we have no intention of challenging your authority, but if we continue to go south, even if our attack succeeds, our retreat will be cut off by the French, who will guard Dardani. There might be British people at the entrance of the Seer Strait! There is absolutely no way we can go back through the minefield under attack from 8 super-dreadnoughts and a bunch of pre-dreadnought battleships!" an officer said excitedly.
"And to be honest, after our first attack, the French should have been prepared. Our attack on Chios Island may not be very successful. As long as our fleet exists, it will be a strategic force. We have no need at all. In order to win or lose for the moment, the fleet is involved." Another officer said.
"It's still early, but at 11 o'clock in the evening, we have enough time to reach Chios, then attack, and finally retreat to the Dardanelles under the cover of darkness.
Our minefield area at the entrance and exit of the strait is large enough, and several entrances and exits have been opened in advance. It is impossible for the French to completely block it. Of course, if you want to do this, the most important thing is to be fast! "But some officers also supported the count's opinion. After all, this opportunity is rare, and in the night, even if the fleets meet, if they want to leave, it will be difficult for the other party to bite them.
"First of all, it is completely wrong to think that a fleet existing in the port can act as a strategic force! Prince Ruprecht once said that a fleet that cannot perform combat missions at sea is no better than a fishing boat in the port. What an essential difference. Although this is a bit radical, it is completely correct in theory. Our existence and our strength must be achieved by attacking the enemy. Rather than sitting in the port."
"Secondly, the war situation in the Balkans has entered a very critical moment. The French are about to land in Asia Minor. This is undoubtedly a very difficult moment for our ally Turkey. The French offensive is about to begin. We need to prepare for Bavarian Army, buy time for the Turks. This is also the greatest strategic significance of our existence! In this case, we can only go all out and cannot retreat!"
"Third, and very important, I have a way to get home safely under the siege of the British and French fleets! Believe me, this is a promise and a guarantee I give everyone. After all, no one wants to die!" Count Spey! After saying this, he smiled slightly. "Don't forget, there is the Bavarian Air Force above our heads! Their torpedoes and bombs are enough to make any British and French fleet approaching the strait tremble and fear! If the British and French dare to hinder our return home, then say Maybe the scene in the Gulf of Riga will happen again!"
"But we need to clean up the French airfields on these two islands. Otherwise, under the cover of the British and French air forces, it is doubtful how much the Bavarian bomber force can exert its combat effectiveness." An officer thought for a while and said.
"You are right. Therefore, we still have a lot to do tonight. In this case, don't waste your precious time on arguing. Now, immediately send a report to the Air Force, indicating that the Air Force will be needed to support you tomorrow. In the end, the bombers all adopted anti-ship arrangements. I hope they can cover my fleet to break out of the obstacles of the British and French fleets and successfully return to the Black Sea!" said Count Spee.
"What if Lieutenant General Harrell disagrees?" asked a staff officer who was recording the contents of the cable.
"Then send a telegram to His Highness Ruprecht, and he will make the right choice." Count Spee said. After the telegram was sent, Count Spee ordered the fleet to immediately go south to prepare to attack the second target of the original plan. Along with the radio transmission, the prince and Lieutenant General Harer in Bulgaria simultaneously received this telegram that almost changed the entire combat plan!
"What are you doing?! Spey was too reckless. He completely abandoned our original plan." Lieutenant General Caliput, who was a staff officer, did not forget to complain when he sent a telegram to His Highness the Prince. For such a big operation tonight, the personnel of the entire Allied High Command in the Balkans did not rest. However, no one expected that what they were waiting for was this telegram!
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