Chapter 600： Darkness

On the vast Atlantic Ocean, a huge fleet is sailing eastward. There are more than 80 warships, large and small, including 12 battleships, 5 armored cruisers, 20 light cruisers and 50 destroyers.

Although, this fleet is flying the American flag. However, from generals to ordinary soldiers, they are all British. This fleet is precisely the fleet that Britain secretly purchased from the United States.

The battleship 'Nevada' is the flagship of this fleet and is at the center of the entire fleet. The other battleships are scattered around.

Lieutenant General Martin stood on the front deck of the battleship 'Nevada', blowing the sea breeze, feeling a little uncomfortable.

From Lieutenant General Martin's professional perspective, the performance of American warships is indeed not very good. Although the firepower is not weak, the armor is also thick. But the speed is too slow. Such a battleship is undoubtedly a typical battleship for decisive battles on the battle line.

The U.S. Navy's warship design ideas are different from those of the British Royal Navy, but the same as those of the German Navy. But because of the technological gap, their warships are still inferior to those of the German Navy. Lieutenant General Martin discovered these problems when he was familiar with American warships. It's just that the UK is no longer qualified to pick and choose. It is God's blessing to be able to buy so many warships from the Americans. Otherwise, no country in the world could sell them so many warships.

"Damn Americans, these warships are not very good, but they are sold at sky-high prices. It's a lion's mouth!" Lieutenant General Martin cursed bitterly. Indeed, even the 'Queen Elizabeth-class' battleships of the British Navy only cost two million pounds. However, the price of these warships sold by the United States to the United Kingdom was as high as 50 million U.S. dollars. This price is already five times that of the 'Queen Elizabeth-class' battleship.

"When we defeat the Germans, we must make the Americans pay for their greed!" Lieutenant General Martin thought secretly. This time, he was brutally slaughtered by the Americans, which made the generals of the Royal Navy very dissatisfied. If possible, they naturally hope that one day they will be able to make the Americans pay for it. Of course, the prerequisite is that they must defeat the German navy in the next naval battle. Otherwise, the Royal Navy will cease to exist, let alone trouble the Americans.

"General, a telegram from the headquarters!" A communications officer reported.

Lieutenant General Martin took the telegram and read it carefully. This telegram is a battle plan sent by the United Fleet Command. Lieutenant General Martin was required to lead the fleet to reach the waters about 200 kilometers west of the island of Ireland, and launch an attack on part of the German Navy's breaking fleet to attract other fleets of the German Navy. The main force of the United Fleet will arrive later to cooperate with them in besieging the German Navy.

"Call back to Fleet Command, we will follow the plan!" Lieutenant General Martin said.

"Yes, General." The communications officer immediately went to send a telegram.

"May God bless us, and hope that this time we can defeat the Germans!" Lieutenant General Martin secretly prayed to God.

For them, this is the last chance. If it fails to defeat the German Navy this time, then there will never be such an opportunity in the future. The Royal Navy will never have a chance to return to supremacy of the seas. Even the British Empire would be destroyed by it. It can be seen how important this decisive battle is to the British Empire.

The British fleet continued to secretly advance to the eastern waters of the Atlantic Ocean, because they were flying the American flag, so they didn't have to worry about being discovered by the German navy. Even if it was discovered by the German Navy, it would be nothing. The United States is a neutral country, and the German navy does not have the right to board these warships for inspection. Naturally, it will not be discovered that the people driving these American warships are all British.

Lieutenant General Martin hopes that he can lead the fleet close to the German Navy, and then suddenly attack. In this case, it may be possible to catch the German navy by surprise. And their chances of winning will be greatly increased.

After all, the German navy is too powerful. In the previous naval battles, the Royal Navy has been taught their strength several times. Although the Royal Navy has a profound background, the quality of its officers and soldiers is world-class. However, in the naval battle, he was beaten on the ground by the rising star of the German Navy.

Therefore, if the British Navy wants to win the decisive battle, it has to adopt some unconventional tactics. Using the disguise of the US fleet, secretly approaching the German fleet and then launching a surprise attack has become an excellent tactic.

The fleet led by Vice Admiral Martin has suddenly become the key force for the Royal Navy to reverse the situation and defeat the German Navy.

On May 16, in the waters west of the island of Ireland. Three "Blücher-class" battlecruisers of the German Navy are cruising in this sea area. Their task is to strengthen the blockade of the United Kingdom, to ensure that no ship from any country can reach the United Kingdom, and to send the British all kinds of supplies they urgently need.

On the battlecruiser 'Blücher', Rear Admiral Lubeck of the German Navy was drinking coffee leisurely. For the German Navy's breaking fleet, the current task is undoubtedly very easy. The main force of the British navy has been wiped out by them, and the remaining warships can only hide in the military port and lick their wounds. The entire ocean is already under the control of the German Navy.

"Today's weather is really good. It would be even better if we could encounter a few British warships and sink them!" Major General Lübeck put down his coffee and said with a smile.

"General, we haven't encountered a British warship for three days." A staff officer said.

"Yeah! It's been three days. Such a mission is really boring. It's hard to imagine why the British are still unwilling to surrender at this point? Even if they persist, they will never win It's possible," Major General Lübeck said.

"General, maybe the British think they still have a chance of winning!"

"Hmph! That is absolutely impossible. Even if God shows up, it is impossible to help the British win this war!" Major General Lübeck said confidently.

"Report to the general, a fleet is found due west!" The staff officer reported.

"Fleet? Order all ships to increase vigilance." Major General Lübeck ordered.