Chapter 2097： Destroyer Team

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This time, the Germans made improvements to all S113 destroyers that were preparing to participate in the war. The two twin 600MM torpedo tubes were removed, and two 105MM guns were installed in the vacated positions. The placement method is similar to that of the submarine’s deck guns. So, after this improvement, the S113 destroyer has the side-fire power of 4 150MM guns and 2 105MM guns. What is this concept? At the same time, the destroyer with the strongest artillery combat capability in the British Navy was equipped with only six 4-inch guns or five 4.7-inch guns. In terms of artillery combat capability, the British destroyers are far inferior to the improved S113 destroyers. Even to put it hard, if it is a night battle, it is possible for a German destroyer with such fierce firepower to be regarded as a light cruiser! After all, the displacement of the British in history is close to the E-class light cruiser, but only 6 6-inch guns!

(Don’t tell me why a 2000 ton destroyer can be equipped with six 150 guns on a ton cruiser. After all, the destroyer is unarmored, the cruiser is armored, and the mine warfare capability of this class of cruiser is also very strong, with 4 triple armors. 533MM torpedo launching equipment. If this explanation does not satisfy the reader, I can only say that it is the case...)

Regarding the dismantling of torpedo launchers in exchange for additional deck guns, there have been disagreements within the German Navy. After all, German light cruisers and above-class warships do not have mine armor, and if there are no torpedoes on the destroyer, in the opinion of some destroyer officers Is that still a destroyer?

In the end this question was stabbed to Earl Spey’s desk. As the commander of this fleet, his suggestions were of course very important. After seeing the report in his hand, Earl Spey thought about it for five minutes, and then worked on the improvement plan. He signed his name in the book. The earl expressed his full agreement to dismantle the torpedo and change it into artillery.

As for the reason? Quite simply, although torpedoes have the advantage of great power, German torpedo tactics are to a large extent used torpedo boats to cover the main fleet through salvos of torpedoes, and do not expect torpedoes to kill many opponents in actual combat.

In the night battle, the two sides are fighting in close quarters. It is not difficult for the destroyers to reach a relative speed of 50 knots. Moreover, due to visibility issues, once the two sides meet, it is easy to cause chaos. Torpedo shooting is actually not like ordinary people imagine. Just aim at the approximate direction and throw it out. It is necessary to estimate the speed, navigation and other information of the two sides and then perform strict calculations before launching. Think about it, the speed of the destroyers of both sides is at least 25 knots, or even 30 knots. Above, the firefighting distance may even be less than 1000 meters. How can you hit your opponent by launching torpedoes indiscriminately with a single boat? Moreover, the destroyer’s torpedo launcher is unprotected, and a high-explosive shell can cause catastrophic consequences.

Actually, the German fleet does not lack torpedo firepower. In addition to large destroyers, the German Navy has no less than 50 other types of destroyers and offshore torpedo boats! These destroyers can already provide enough torpedo firepower, let alone underwater submarines.

Therefore, Earl Spey, who is experienced in night battles, knew very well that as long as the enemy’s destroyers and light cruisers could be suppressed in artillery battles in night battles, then the British transport ships would be dangerous, and artillery battles were still the first. It is of little significance to install artillery on a destroyer of about 1,000 tons, and the power is not good enough, so we can only strengthen the firepower of the large destroyer first. As for the torpedo on a destroyer of 1,000 tons, there is also a danger of blasting, there is no way.

In addition to the top nine S113 large destroyers, Earl Spey also has a ton destroyer in his hands. If the S113 destroyer is more heavily artillery, then the G85 destroyer is more balanced. This class of destroyer is equipped with three 105MM destroyers. The artillery, with 6 600MM torpedo tubes at the same time, the power output is up to 24,000 horsepower, and the maximum speed can reach 33.5 knots. This destroyer squadron is the core force in the hands of the earl. The firepower of naval guns is similar to that of British destroyers of the same level, and the firepower of torpedoes is stronger. At the same time, they undertook the task of cooperating with the S113 destroyer and the British destroyer in the **** battle. At the same time, when necessary, they can also launch an offensive against the British transport ships in small groups, depending on the situation.

Considering that this time the mission is mainly to blockade and attack the Strait of Dover, some of these destroyers can carry around 24 to 40 mines during the war. If circumstances permit, these destroyers will also rush to Dunkirk. A high-speed mine-laying ship appeared near the port of Kerk.

As for the remaining warships with more than 3 dozens, the composition is a bit complicated. Well, if the 700 tons or less can be barely called destroyers, then warships such as S138 with a displacement of only 500 tons are only It can be called a torpedo boat. I'm sorry to call it a destroyer. These ships have very weak firepower, usually 2 to 3 88MM guns, and then equipped with 3 torpedo tubes, which may be 450MM or 500MM. However, the big advantage of these ships is that they win more in number, and when it comes to losses, except for people, it is not heartache...

If you include minesweepers, mine-laying ships, and other auxiliary ships, the total number of warships in the hands of Earl Spey has exceeded the 100 mark. Although there are no advanced warships, the burden is enough for the Earl. The adults are walking on thin ice. In addition to the fleet that can be directly commanded, the German submarine and aviation forces involved in this operation also theoretically obeyed the earl’s orders In short, this is about to erupt in the Dover Strait. Large-scale night battles will create a historical record! This will be the longest and most tragic naval battle in the entire World War I, as well as the highest degree of arms synthesis!

The British can know that the German fleet is stationed in Zeebrugge through various channels, and the Germans can also obtain intelligence through various channels to determine the time for the withdrawal of the British expeditionary force. After all, such a large-scale mobilization is impossible to avoid the air and sea. Of the eyes. Just a few hours ago, Earl Spey learned that the withdrawal of the British Legion would begin tonight, Earl Spey decided to "try the water" tonight.

The British will no longer directly use the entire fleet to evacuate the army when the situation is unknown at the beginning, and the German navy will also not squeeze all of their possessions in the first time. After some consideration, Earl Spey decided to bring the armored cruiser USS Mainz and the armored cruiser Prince Albert, 2 light cruisers Frankfurt, 1 large destroyer of the unit, and 2 1000-ton destroyers of the unit today. , And 4 small destroyers and torpedo boats to test the water. The armored cruiser Mainz serves as the flagship and command ship. Leads 2 destroyer squadrons, while the Frankfurt light cruiser is responsible for leading 4 light destroyer squads.

And tonight, the submarine forces of the Luftwaffe and Navy will also cooperate with Earl Spey’s operations. As night fell, the prelude to the war was slowly opened.

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