Chapter 2218 Dawn 4
Hood's battlecruiser detachment and ordinary dreadnought detachment were eliminated first, because there is almost no use in fighting these weaklings! Originally, it was impossible for the 12-inch naval gun to cause too serious losses to the German battleships, so it was obviously not a mistake to waste the output on them! Well, the remaining targets are relatively clear, either the 4 Revenge-class battleships, or the 10 first-generation British super-dreadnoughts equipped with 343MM main guns!
Among these targets, Ruprecht prefers to choose the latter, because the defense level of the Revenge-class battleship is higher than that of the Queen... Whether it is artillery shells or airborne torpedoes, it is difficult to sink the Revenge-class battleship. And what about the British first-generation super-dauntless? He is the kind of guy who is easy to attack but has a fragile skin. Thinking about the famous "daring and thunder sinking" incident in history, Ruprecht felt that it would be a good choice to attack the first-generation British Super Dauntless in the first round of attack.
In order to ensure the explosiveness of the attack, the crown prince must leave enough power in his hands, and at least 12 Bavaria-class battleships are indispensable! When considering the careful distribution of firepower, the four Revenge-class battleships must be focused on! Four battleships must be separated to focus on Revenge 1V1. After all, the Revenge-class battleship's 15-inch gun coupled with new armor-piercing projectiles is the most powerful in the British fleet. If it misses and allows the opponent to shoot without interference, Then something might happen at some point!
Because it is just to keep an eye on the opponent, rather than to severely damage the opponent, Ruprecht plans to use four Helgoland-class battleships of the Fourth Battleship Squadron equipped with 350MM main guns to keep an eye on the opponent. Then the 10 Bavaria-class battleships focused on one of the first-generation British super-dreadnoughts, striving to achieve victory in the shortest time. The remaining two Bavaria-class battleships and the fourth battleship squadron were responsible for fighting against other British battleships. Anyway, the British 12-inch The power of artillery is limited, so even if 2V1 wants to severely damage German battleships, it is still difficult.
However, now the most difficult question to choose comes, what should Hipper do... If you want to evaluate the most miserable admiral in the entire war, Hipper will definitely be on the list! Not to mention that you are an admiral, there are now only 4 battlecruisers under his command. In the end, his 4 battlecruisers will have to face the powerful Thomas fleet! Six Queens and one Super Dreadnought battle cruiser waved to Hipper from the opposite side. If things go wrong, something is really going to happen! (Ruprecht did not expect Jericho to assign the Hood fleet to Thomas as well.)
"Your Majesty the Crown Prince, in terms of combat effectiveness, Admiral Hipper's fleet is not even as good as the Fourth Battleship Squadron. The latter at least has standard battleship-level defenses and has more artillery. And the Admiral is facing the most powerful British fleet. A sharp sword." Admiral Scheer said hesitantly.
"But I can't spare more troops to support him. We must ensure that the first blow causes enough damage to the British." Ruprecht paused and then said: "The mission I gave Hipper It's very simple, contain Thomas, and then try to reduce your own losses. When our carrier-based aircraft flies to the battlefield, I need Hipper to buy me half an hour!"
"This result is too cruel for us. After all, when we severely damage the British, Hipper's fleet will also be severely damaged. Simple exchange will not give us an advantage unless we can achieve a super high exchange ratio." Admiral Scheer said.
"No problem! Everything has been arranged. Maybe Hipper's fleet will not be able to return even a single warship at the end of the war, but in the first round of fighting, its losses will definitely be controllable! Last night, I thought about it for 3 hours to determine the feasibility and necessity of this plan. Now, I have made a decision, although I used some other people as bait,
They will bear unimaginable sacrifices! But at least it will give us a greater chance of winning! I have handed over everything in the vanguard fleet to General Hipper, and Scheer, your task is to cooperate with me, command the main force of the High Seas Fleet, and make everyone's sacrifice worthwhile! "
After Ruprecht finished speaking, he made a quiet gesture. The meaning was very clear. I have made up my mind to fight. You can do the rest as I say. This is a military order and there is no room for bargaining. !
"As you wish, Your Excellency, Marshal." When Scheer changed the title of Ruprecht from Crown Prince to Marshal, it indicated that everything had entered a state of war. Now, as the Crown Prince of Bavaria, There is only one Marshal Ruprecht who is the Marshal of the German Navy and the Commander of the German High Seas Fleet!
"Your Excellency, Marshal, the commander of the aircraft carrier squadron, Lieutenant General Rod Hacker, sent a telegram. Here are the details of our first wave of aircraft that can be used." An officer sent a telegram to Ruprecht.
After full preparations, Vice Admiral Rodhacker's five aircraft carriers were able to release more than 230 aircraft in the first wave of attacks, but in the end, there was enough left in Ruprecht to complete the second wave of attacks as soon as possible. Under the order of Major General Rodhack, he adjusted the size of the first wave of aircraft groups.
The fleet size is still 210 aircraft, and the number has not been reduced much, but the number of attack aircraft has been reduced and the number of fighter jets has been increased. These aircraft are divided into 2 battle groups. The total battle group is the direct guard fighter force of the High Seas Fleet, with about 70 aircraft of various types. Together with seaplanes and disposable fighters from the High Seas Fleet, they fought against the British aviation power. Among the other 140 aircraft, there are 50 fighter jets and 90 attack aircraft. Their mission is to cooperate with the naval guns of the High Seas Fleet to attack the first-generation super-dreadnoughts of the British Grand Fleet!
In this way, the German Navy aircraft carrier detachment implements a strategy that focuses on stability. Although 210 aircraft seems to be a lot, the number of attack aircraft is obviously less. The remaining ones have been prepared but did not attack in the first wave of aircraft. The aircraft can be quickly pulled up to the deck for positioning and release after the fleet is out, thus shortening the time of the second attack. What? As for the escort fighter jets you ask, what should I do? According to the Crown Prince's estimation, the remaining crew members of the British aircraft carrier squadron that have been drained of blood will probably be beaten, right? They don't have enough planes to launch the second wave!
In this way, the German aircraft carrier's attack process will be smoother, and the interval between two attacks will also be reduced. If nothing unexpected happens, after two rounds of attacks, the Spey fleet should also arrive, right? Ruprecht thought in his mind.
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