Chapter 181

"I don't think so." "Although our navy lacks training and combat readiness, there should be no problem escaping under the cover of the air force," Donitz said

Donitz looked at Reidel, and then remembered what the head of state said to him: don't underestimate the Royal Navy, which is a truly global deployment Navy with absolute quality and quantity advantages. If we can avoid the early decisive battle, leave enough space for the German Navy to develop, and look for opportunities to surpass and defeat it at one stroke, it is the best policy.

"Follow the instructions of the head of state." After thinking about it, Donitz said to Reidel: "send naval air force to investigate around. If you encounter a single British ship, you will eat them! If there is a Royal Navy main fleet, retreat! "

"Guerrilla warfare at sea!" He pointed to Beihai and said, "I can't get along here! Retreat back to the operational radius of the shore based air force! Catherine and Dick will never see the Navy suffer

"General! The naval convoy has assembled outside the port. " The adjutant came over and reported: "we should go! The aircraft carrier Bismarck has set sail, and the Zeppelin will leave in 15 minutes. "

"Don't worry! I don't ask for meritorious service, but for no fault! I have the whole family of the German Navy in my hand. I won't be easily buried! " As he motioned the adjutant to follow him out, he solemnly said to Donitz, "it's your side. It's more worrying! It seems that the head of state does not pay much attention to the agreement on submarine warfare in international law. You should persuade him more to avoid stimulating the United States. "

Then he went out.

On the afternoon of September 13, 1937, two hours after France declared war on Germany, 14 warships of the high seas fleet of the German Navy, including two aircraft carriers, left the military port and sailed into the cold North Sea.

"Long live the Fuehrer! Report to the captain! The general headquarters is calling A chief mate walked up to the captain of the German navy destroyer with a white cornice hat, stood at attention and saluted him, then handed the message to the captain.

The captain took the message, looked down at it, and immediately ordered: "all guns are ready! Raise the battle flag! Aim for the Polish coast! Speed up

"Captain, according to the information obtained from the transport fleet a few days ago, the poles have deployed new mines in the nearby sea area... Isn't that right? Don't you speed up yet?" The first mate was stunned for a moment, then asked.

"You also have a point. Don't speed up, move slowly along the coast, pay attention to adjusting the course, and don't get into the range of Polish coastal artillery fire." Said the captain, nodding.

This is a German naval task force with only three warships, one cruiser with two destroyers, deployed off the coast of Poland in support of coastal operations in the Danzig corridor. However, given the current situation of the German Navy, if aircraft carriers are not deployed as support, it seems that the rest of the warships are difficult to adapt to this traditional naval role.

Because in the traditional role of the Navy, ground support is given to battleships or heavy cruisers with large caliber naval guns. Those big guns with 381 mm caliber and 280 mm caliber are easy to face the enemy's defensive fort on the shore.

But now, in addition to the aircraft carrier, the German Navy has light cruisers and destroyers. These two kinds of small ships are only equipped with antiaircraft dual-purpose guns. The largest caliber is only 150 mm, and most of them are only 88 mm guns. This caliber is too small for coastal defense guns, so Ryder could have moved at least 10 warships, Only three pathetic ships were sent.

Originally, the caliber of artillery was not dominant. If a warship wanted to attack the shore defense artillery, it had to rely on speed and evasion to fight a mobile war. It could use high-speed zigzag walking to avoid its own loss as much as possible (of course, this is not a reliable way, and it also affected the attack accuracy of its own artillery). However, the poles laid mines in the nearby waters to cooperate with the shore defense artillery for defense, It created a very difficult problem for the German fleet.

"Fire! Attack port facilities The captain took a deep breath when he saw the fleet flag on the cruiser and signaled the two destroyers to attack. All the guns of the most advanced destroyer pointed to the starboard side.

"Boom!" The 88mm guns spewed out flames. There were five 88mm single barrel guns on a destroyer, and two of them were 10. Combined with the three 150mm single barrel guns on the cruiser, the scene of 13 artillery salvo still looked very grand.

On the contrary, it was very quiet on the opposite side. The black smoke from the shell hitting the target could be observed by the telescope, but the fire gun still didn't come. So the three warships got closer and closer to the coast according to their own routes.

"Hope the poles don't fight back." The captain put down his telescope and murmured. He had no idea what to do with his warship. If his warship is allowed to air defense, he will feel more relaxed.

The poles obviously didn't want to let his idea come true. Soon the warship was splashed with several stories of water. With the huge explosion, the whole warship shook up. In the fortifications near the port, the Polish large caliber coastal artillery began to counterattack. From the point of view that one attack was nearly lost, the quality of the garrison was obviously very high.

"Enemy artillery fire!" Watch the sailor loudly report: "nearly lost ammunition!"“ Speed up the evasion The captain could not hold his breath because he was young: "avoid sailing now! If the ship is hit by one of these big caliber shells, it will be completely over. "“ Signal the command ship! Get them out of the channel now! The enemy's fire is very fierce! It's not suitable for our destroyer attack! " After thinking about it, the captain added, "we'll find a chance to get out."“ Left full rudder! Heading due north The adjutant gave the captain's order in a loud voice: "keep the tail gun firing! Watch the sailor, take your place! Watch the water! Avoid mines“ be careful! Enemy artillery fire The observation sailor once again reported: "nearly lost ammunition!"“ captain! Signal from the command ship! They have started to break away. Good luck to us. " The chief officer took a look at the telegraphic report from the signalman. Probably because of the Polish coastal artillery attack, from just now on, the flag and light on the flagship became a mess, so we had to rely on the slowest telegram to inform the news“ Suspected mine ahead One of the watchmen made a loud report“ Slow down! The engine is reversed The captain gave a loud order: "which side?"“ Starboard position The sailor replied loudly, "you can avoid it!"“ Keep the rudder full The captain gave the order. The speed of the boat slowed down suddenly. It seems that the power room began to turn upside down. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that they had avoided the mine“ Shells Watch the sailor yell. The ship shuddered with the cry, and then there was a huge explosion. In the process of swaying East and West, the captain's final consciousness was clearly printed in his mind: it's over! Hit by the shell-------------------------- Longling has something to do today. It is estimated that the second chapter will be updated later. Please understand!