Chapter 1482： Before the war

Chapter 1482 Before the war (2)

Lieutenant General Lebris made this decision for a reason. From a strategic point of view, if the German fleet cannot be severely damaged, then this kind of thing will happen again, because the main force of the British and French fleet cannot be docked near these two islands for a long time. This is not a military port. Without gun emplacements, minefields, adequate anti-submarine nets and other defense facilities, the fleet would be very dangerous here. And also consider supplies.

Previously, the French chose to launch an attack from here as a springboard based on the complete destruction of the Allied Mediterranean Fleet. Therefore, the French would choose to launch landing operations from here, but now, the Allied Mediterranean Fleet not only has not been completely destroyed, but also backhanded. The French fight in a mess. The most basic security guarantees for the landing forces are gone. How do you let the French fight in the future?

Although Lieutenant General Lebris is a naval officer, he still has a good grasp of the form of the entire theater. He knows very well that if the Germans are let go this time, then whether the Allies can continue their offensive in the Balkans in the future It's hard to say. The Dardanelles definitely cannot attack. If someone pulls it out, you dare not fight. Are you planning to fight at their door? What do you think? !

The offensive in the direction of the Greek land may not be carried out, because the British Army stated that it is definitely not a good thing to smash against the well-equipped Bavarian Army in this easy to defend and difficult terrain. Then the only hope in the end is that the Allied forces land in Asia Minor and then directly destroy the core area of ​​Turkey! Turkey surrendered or withdrew from the war and opened up the Black Sea traffic line.

Lieutenant General Lebris knew very well that if the Allied navy dared not do anything this time, then don't even think about breaking the wrist with the other party in the future. Although this time is dangerous, it is definitely the best opportunity! Don't ask to sink all the Allied Mediterranean Fleet here, at least, but also heavy damage!

The French decided to block their opponents at the exit of the strait. Four ultra-fearless and three Dandong-class battleships formed a battle line nearly 3 kilometers long. Armored cruisers and destroyers were behind the fleet, ready to launch an assault. For this battle, the French Navy had almost all the chips, but the British... Oh, don't talk about it!

And Lord Hamilton, who holds the same opinion as France, also believes that this battle is imperative, even if there are difficulties, he must fight. His request was even more radical than the French. He hoped that the fleet could enter the strait, and then take the initiative to find the Germans for war. Of course, this opinion was directly rejected by all the high-levels of the Allied naval forces, including Lieutenant General Lebris, and went into the formation I can't stretch it out, so I have to make some wool!

But the Lord's telegram still worked, and now, whether Sir Fisher and Lieutenant General Trentchard are willing or not, they must touch the German fleet! At 5:30 in the morning, the British and French fleets converged at the western exit of Edremit Bay. After the addition of the British super fearlessness, the entire Allied fleet changed. Four Dandong-class battleships retreated to the second line, and four British ships. The battleship fills the vacancy, and a total of 8 ultra-dreadnought battleships are waiting for their opponents at the northern exit of the strait!

At this time, the first batch of aircraft of Lieutenant General Trentchard is about to arrive on the battlefield. More than 70 various fighters and reconnaissance aircraft are in the air to form 6 teams, 4 of which will hover over the fleet, and the other will be used as a reconnaissance. In the end, it serves as a reserve team.

"It seems that the British and French fleets are planning to fight us." When the sun of dawn was shining on the Aegean Sea, in the command tower of the flagship Sultan Selim I, the German fleet could already see the sky over the British fleet in the distance. A column of smoke plumes. The weather today is very good, it is suitable for a big fight.

The reconnaissance plane and the orthopedic plane began to take off and flew over the opponent's fleet. The planes of both sides tried to drive the opponent's reconnaissance plane while detecting the position of the other side. Before the fleet was fighting, the air forces of the two sides had collided. The roar of the engine and the roar of the machine gun came from the air from time to time, but everyone did not focus on this. They are just an aperitif before the big meal, which can be refreshing, but not worthy of attention!

"The British and French fleets are all elites. If you count the three Dandong-class battleships, then they have 8 Super Dreadnoughts and 3 Dreadnoughts. There are more destroyers and former Dreadnoughts. Our situation is very bad." An officer said. . In fact, due to the blockage of the island, neither party can observe the other's entire fleet. The entire strait is in a V shape. As long as the German fleet does not pass through the corner, neither of the two parties can give full play to each other's firepower, because the buildings on the island directly affect each other. Observation.

Of course, reconnaissance planes can see each other regardless of ground obstacles, but there is no data link on this plane after all, and it is very difficult to rely solely on planes to shoot. In actual combat, the superior fleet can't give full play to its firepower as imagined. Don't think that the British and French fleets have more than twice the superiority, but when two or even three warships attack a warship at the same time, you will be divided. Was this batch of dropped artillery shells from which one? It can be started at first, but it will be messy for a while!

The fleets of both sides want to be separated by a corner of the two soldiers, waiting for each other to show up, and then make a big fight, take the initiative to attack through the aisle, but whoever goes up, the formation must be inferior ~ www.novelhall.com~ and the firepower is exerted. There will definitely be problems, but with the passing of time every minute, the balance of God of War is constantly swaying!

After some consultations, although Lieutenant Admiral Lebris advocated warfare, the British fleet was not large in number and the air force was also made by the British. In addition, Sir Fisher used to be the Minister of the Navy after all, with high authority. So the commander-in-chief of this sea battle is Sir Fisher, and Lieutenant Admiral Lebris can only be ranked second.

The Germans were not in a hurry. They needed to wait until the bombers launched an air strike before their fleet took advantage of the chaos to launch an assault. So they can afford it. However, the Allies cannot afford to wait. Admiral Trenchard’s telegram has already said very clearly, at 10 am at the latest, if you still can’t get it, then prepare to evacuate! The air force can't play anymore!

"The Germans are like mice hiding in the corner in a trivial way. They stick their heads out from time to time to watch the entire battlefield, waiting for a chance to escape. But we can't wait! Order, the third cruiser squadron to lead the second destroyer squadron Launch a tentative attack! If you have a chance, then entangle your opponent!" Sir Fisher ordered. The British, who couldn't wait, launched the attack first!

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