Chapter 2090： Guide to the Strait of Dover 2

It’s impossible for this kind of hard way to clear the entire minefield, but it’s not a problem at all to open a minefield for submarines to pass. Therefore, Ruprecht’s initial layout was simply to The main force of the German High Seas Fleet is temporarily excluded from the battlefield, but submarines and light fleets can still enter. Of course, losses are inevitable, but the German navy, which has a big family, can afford it!

"If the weather conditions do not allow, then I will not carry out large-scale maneuvers during the day, but if I stand on your side, it is not safe to enter the cruiser-class battleship during the day, because the British still have shore guns on the opposite side. , There are also long-range artillery near Dunkirk. Those long-range artillery over 6 inches are still lethal to light cruisers, and battleships have a high risk of entering during the day. I need you to pay attention.” Ruprecht reminded Sher on the opposite side then moved the model representing the light warship towards the entrance to the eastern section of the English Channel.

"I will choose to conduct an evacuation operation at night. In this operation, my light cruiser detachment, destroyers and minesweepers will establish a blockade east of Dunkirk, and when appropriate, I will arrange some The capital ship assisted in the north side of the exit of the strait. The light cruiser detachment will withdraw from the strait at dawn, while the destroyer will remain in the strait, relying on a smaller ship to hide the coastal area from the Lupus air force during the day." Hit said.

"Will you enter at night? This is a troublesome thing." Admiral Scheer frowned, because he sent light cruisers and destroyers, so the British who are familiar with the sea conditions in the coastal areas of Britain can fully take advantage of the shallow draft of warships. Entering the strait, if the German light cruiser squadrons and destroyer squadrons went to night battles, 80% of the Germans would be at a loss. Not to mention the battle conditions, the number of German light cruisers would be significantly less than the British, and the number of German light cruisers did not even have the number of battleships. many....... This is embarrassing. Even if the tactical exchange is superior to Germany, the German High Seas Fleet will definitely suffer, and if the British mix two armored cruisers in the light cruiser squadron, the problem will be even greater. These old guys cannot be solved by non-battleships!

And if battleships are sent there, few of them may be counterattacked. After all, the British navy will also use battleships to provide cover at night. Going a lot, to face British submarines off the coast of England? Scheer didn't have this idea, and the reason was already mentioned. Moreover, the German navy was not familiar with the conditions in the British offshore waters, and it was a night battle. It is indeed a very troublesome thing to rush into a large-scale night battle. Especially if the large fleet may be on the side! Therefore, the method of intercepting outside the strait is not easy to use.

"If this is the case, then during the day I will use the submarine to mine offensive sea lanes or other places near the British coast. As for the night? We will arrange destroyers and torpedo boats to enter the strait to force an attack on the British transport fleet! If luck is good , Our light cruiser can also take advantage of the chaos to launch an attack." Admiral Scheer said.

"This is a method, it just needs to bear some losses." Ruprech nodded characteristically, and affirmed Scheer's method to a certain extent. In the narrow waters, when there is nothing wrong, it is certainly not wrong to lay a mine. Scheer’s offensive mines were used to block the British navy’s access routes and Dunkirk in the south. It was feasible, but the effect would depend on the situation. While deploying minefields, preserving some safe passages is also conducive to the attack and evacuation of the fleet. This is all right. Light cruisers are very precious, but if they are light platoon destroyers, they are to send food to the British light cruisers. If Germany does not want to abandon the Battle of Dover, then some light cruisers still need to be sent.

As for the difference between using light cruisers near Dunkirk and using light cruisers to intercept the British fleet in the northern section of the strait? Of course there is a difference. Let’s not say that the latter may have to face the battleship of the British Grand Fleet. From the perspective of the level of light cruisers and destroyers, active fighting inside the strait is more beneficial to the Germans than fighting outside the sea!

The reason is very simple. You intercept the British fleet on the open sea, and the British can fight you with all their strength, because there is no transport ship on the open sea that needs your protection. But the inside of the strait is different. The first task of the British fleet is to protect the transport ships in and out of Dunkirk. This makes the British fleet shackled. If the situation is not good, the German fleet can directly flash people. The British are sure. I dare not chase. What if the British cruiser chases out and the two German destroyers get in? When a torpedo goes up, it might be thousands of names!

From the perspective of the German fleet, if fighting inside the English Channel, his target is not the British light cruiser, the German target is the transport ship! If you can resist the gun damage of the British cruiser and then use the 175mm main gun to kill a large transport ship, then it is also a profit for the German light cruiser. Anyway, the German warship is more rough and thick. It doesn't matter if you hit a few... The differences in the situation of engagement and the main tasks have caused the differences in the strengths and weaknesses of the two sides. Therefore, Admiral Scheer is weak in intercepting the British fleet in the open sea, and fighting in the strait has become an advantage. Then the strength of the two sides has not changed, but the offensive and defensive forces have not changed. Has been reversed!

As for the inside of the strait, you also need to face the British mines, submarine ambushes, and destroyers’ siege. The two sides are almost equal, and the Germans still have the technical advantage. After all, the German mine fuze is still very reliable. This part of the loss is the so-called part that needs to be borne. Fighting is not a play, there is always sacrifice.

Of course, although Ruprecht has a certain meaning, it does not mean that Scheer’s plan is perfect. A simple mixed strangulation of light cruisers, destroyers, submarines and minefields will cause some trouble for the British, but it may not Fatal, after all, the British are stronger than the Germans in supporting warships, anti-submarine and mine clearance. Even if the Germans can take advantage of some tactical advantages, it is an advantage, not a victory!

"If I were Jericho, during the critical period of retreat, I would consider sending capital ships into the English Channel into the battlefield." Ruprecht said after a moment of silence.

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