Chapter 975 The Mediterranean Storm III

If, I mean if. If the Allied Powers really launched the Balkan Landing War, then the prince will definitely give a thumbs up to the decision makers of the Allied Powers who planned this campaign, and then send a 1kg pure gold medal!

"In Istanbul, our fleet can at least block the Allied countries' access to the Mediterranean Sea. In the Adriatic Sea, except for being blocked by our opponents in this ditch, our surface ships will not be able to do anything. Don't you, sir? Think it's a waste?"

"The current situation is not a question of whether to act, but a question of how to act in the routine. We are running out of time, and the Japanese fleet will come over soon. By then, whether it is the Adriatic Sea or the Aegean Sea, we will They will all be suppressed to death." The prince paused and continued: "Only when our forces are concentrated will we have a chance, maybe in a naval battle we can win and change the situation in the entire Mediterranean? And if we don't change, we will No chance at all!"

The prince is unwilling to entangle with Admiral House on the issue of whether to fight or not. What he needs now is to immediately formulate a reasonable plan, and let the fleets on both sides complete their preparations, and then act together. Rush out in the Adriatic Sea, and then the Spey fleet will meet it in the direction of the Aegean Sea!

This plan sounds simple, but it is done. It's too tmd complicated. The Austro-Hungarian fleet dare not travel easily if it can break through the blockade of the Adriatic Sea. The same is true for the Spey fleet! Even if it really leaves the Aegean Sea, what if the French fleet blocks the way back? Fight the French at the entrance of the Dardanelles? It is certain that the French fleet will suffer heavy losses, but it is estimated that the Spey fleet will not be able to return a few ships.

In the North Sea, the High Seas Fleet has well-established minefields, and there are more than one passages home. It can return to Wilhelmshaven, or it can bypass Denmark and enter the Baltic Sea and finally return to the port of Kiel. Under such circumstances, it is not easy for the British to block. But in the Mediterranean Sea, the Allied Fleet has only two routes home, and there is no perfect and reliable protection!

"The condition of the fleet is very good, and we can go to the Dardanelles at any time." Admiral House saw that the result could not be changed, so he could only execute the order. Thinking of this, he still cooperated with the prince very much.

"Earl Spey's fleet is also in good condition, and can also perform high-intensity combat missions. From the perspective of supplies and maintenance, the fleet is capable of supporting the Austro-Hungarian fleet. After all, we have been there for 6 years." Thirpi Ci said.

"Then what are the actions of the French fleet? Is their action regular?" The so-called know yourself and your enemy and win a hundred battles. Why can the prince overshadow his opponent at the door of the British family? Isn't it because of your own "historical knowledge" and your understanding of your opponents? Why are the British being overshadowed? Isn't it because they thought they knew their opponents, and then regarded the prince as Hipper?

Compared with the British Navy, the performance of the French Navy in the Mediterranean can be described as mediocre, except for sending a wave of former dreadnoughts in the battle for the Dardanelles,

The performance of the French fleet throughout the war was very non-existent, and even the Italian fleet had sneaked into Austro-Hungarian ports and used motorized torpedo boats to kill dreadnoughts. And the French? There is really no commendable case. Therefore, while affirming the relatively mediocre performance of the French fleet, the prince also knew very little about the French navy.

"France tried to block the Spey fleet after the start of the war. Their auxiliary warships deployed mines under the cover of the main fleet, but the effect was very bad. The fast battleships in Earl Spey's fleet could always arrive before the French main fleet arrived. Kill those little guys one by one, and the heavy armor ensures that even if the fleet is bitten by the French, it doesn't matter." Tirpitz said here, a smile appeared on his face.

"After realizing that the near-shore blockade cannot be achieved, the French's actions are more realistic. They sent destroyers to guard the periphery. If they do not leave the Aegean Sea, the French fleet will not take any action. And if we have a chance to break out of the Aegean Sea In other words, the French fleet can always find us under the guidance of destroyers. At least during the day."

"So have we tried to attack at night to avoid the tracking of the French fleet?" the prince asked back.

"It's no problem for small warships to sneak out of the port. Even large warships can go out in small groups. With radio silence and blackout, it's hard for the French to find us, but at the same time, because the number of French destroyers is relatively large. , Therefore, it is also more dangerous at night, and the two minelaying ships of the Turkish Navy were sunk when they were laying mines in the Aegean Sea at night." Tirpitz said.

"Okay, so what is the arrangement of the French fleet in the direction of the Adriatic Sea?" the prince asked.

"Before, only some small warships were responsible for guarding, but because the distance between the Adriatic Sea and the Aegean Sea is not far, the French fleet can take care of it when patrolling the open sea. In fact, the other party locked the two with a lock. room," said Admiral House.

"That is to say, it is impossible for us to try to meet up during the day." The prince said thoughtfully.

"Actually, it's impossible at night." Admiral House said very simply. "As long as we have a large fleet passing through the Strait of Otranto, we will definitely be discovered, and we may even be discovered by a French submarine or a camouflaged ship under the Italian flag shortly after we leave the port. As long as the French are willing, they can definitely before we reach the Dardanelles."

"The French fleet occupied Crete shortly after the start of the war and used it as a forward base. If we want to converge, then we must operate under the nose of the French."

"So that's how it is." The prince was a little depressed. Turkey fought well in the Balkan War on this plane, and lost very little land. Even Crete was not completely lost in the end, but now it seems that this is convenient. After defeating the French, the French navy gained a foothold in the Aegean Sea by occupying Crete before Greece participated in the war! This is really a sad reminder!

Then the current situation is that the front of the French fleet has shifted hundreds of kilometers, directly putting the muzzle on Spey's forehead! Then you can put the muzzle on the forehead of the Austro-Hungarian fleet as soon as you turn around! This battle is not easy to fight! The difficulty even surpassed the Battle of the North Sea.

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