Chapter 2121： Fight for the weak four

In the end, the 7 destroyers of the 7th Destroyer Squadron were annihilated in more than half an hour of engagement, and the survival rate of their personnel did not exceed 30%. However, relying on the hard work of this destroyer squadron, Earl Spey’s four capital ships finally escaped the fate of being annihilated in the first round of attack, except for the bad luck, the Caesar William II failed to escape due to damage to the power cabin. In addition, the remaining four battleships entered the night again.

"The Seventh Destroyer Detachment was almost the ultimate naval auxiliary fleet in World War I. In this battle of less than half an hour, the officers and soldiers of the Destroyer Detachment were perfect in response and actions. Two ships The large destroyers successfully divided the British lightning fleet. Their bravery and fearlessness created conditions for the German fleet to survive the first round of strikes. The actions of the remaining 5 destroyers can be described as fearless. They have nothing to do. Weapons that cause damage to capital ships, but this does not prevent them from using their flesh and blood to fight for the last vitality of the main ships! They bravely rushed to the British main fleet and forced the other side to turn, their actions temporarily weakened The Thomas Fleet’s attack on the German fleet gave me time and the ability to continue entanglement with the British, and their bravery and decisiveness also made the next day’s battle possible. I thought I was able to work with such comrades. Proud and proud of fighting."

After the war, Earl Spey praised the achievements of the 7th Destroyer Squadron in his memoirs. And the Great Iron Cross awarded by the Kaiser to him was hung in the naval club of Wilhelmshaven, the home port of the Seventh Destroyer Squadron, and the following is also specifically marked "To my most respected comrades and heroes-No. The glory of the Seven Destroyer Squadron is forever!"

"General, except for a former dreadnought battleship, their main fleet ran away." An officer carefully reported to Thomas. At this time, the angry Thomas said nothing. He really couldn't tolerate how the plan he had planned for such a long time could end up with such a result! This frustration and deep unwillingness made him angry!

"I know, today's battle is not over. We will continue to fight until we pull them out of the night in the Strait of Dover and kill them one by one!" Thomas said as he returned to the chart, he needed Reorganize your thinking.

"The German fleet turned to the northwest. They did not go home but went deeper into the strait. Our current FB27 bomber in the air was driven by a German plane. Their situation is very bad. The second batch of planes has nothing to do, so we need to wait. The third batch!" said the aviation staff responsible for contacting the aviation team.

"How is our auxiliary warship now?" Thomas asked.

"Except for the intercepted lightning squadron, other light cruisers and destroyers have very small losses and can perform their tasks very well, but unfortunately, the Gangte fleet has suffered a lot. If we want to take care of them, or block the entire strait It will be very difficult." An officer said.

"Let Major General Gunte find a way to return to the port. I sympathize with what happened to him, but unfortunately, I can't help it." Thomas said. "Immediately contact all the aviation units, destroyer detachments, auxiliary cruisers and those trawlers in the Strait of Dover! Give me a pass through the strait. They are all injured and can't run fast!"

"General, we are only 2 hours away from returning. If we delay our time, it may cause serious consequences. Our air support range is limited." An officer said.

"I know that the battlefield is always full of risks and opportunities, and sometimes we need to take some risks! I will consider this issue. Now, find out for me!" Thomas said without looking back. At the same time, not far away, Earl Spey was commanding his fleet to lick his wounds. Thomas’s blow was indeed fatal. From the perspective of the battle plan, it was perfect, but unfortunately, the middle came out. There were some problems, but even so, the Spey fleet still suffered heavy losses.

"Your Excellency Commander, in the previous battle we lost the former dreadnought battleship Kaiser Wilhelm II, as well as a light cruiser and more than 10 destroyers. The condition of the Kaiser is not very good. An important steam pipe was The damage is now only able to maintain a speed of 16 knots after being barely repaired. The two armored cruisers are in very good condition and have more than 80% combat effectiveness. Your flagship has been destroyed by 2 main guns, and the side of the hull has been hit 3 times. The firing of shells brought us more than 900 tons of water." A German officer said.

"Well, the situation is not terrible yet, have we responded to the war briefing sent to the headquarters?" Earl Spey asked.

"Headquarters called back, they will try to seize this opportunity, and said that the follow-up reserve fleet will continue to provide assistance to the fleet and we allow the use of brand-new high-frequency radio for communication, and the high seas fleet will send the main force The ship met us near the safety line. Our fleet can choose to evacuate at an appropriate time." A staff officer said.

"Very good, tonight's game has just begun!" Earl Spey said. The German naval headquarters gave the earl a very broad command. You can choose to retreat or continue to choose to entangle with the British. The British knew the threat of the Luftwaffe, so they asked the Thomas fleet to retreat in advance, and the Germans naturally knew this problem! Why did Ruprecht and Scheer struggle before? It was because they were worried that the British would only use half of the night to retreat their troops and then return early, so they considered using an aircraft carrier to intercept them on the way when necessary. And if the British fleet retreats later, it's easy to say, because 80% of them can't get out of the scope of the German air force! Even the use of aircraft carriers is saved!

"The next battle may be very cruel. I hope you can understand my difficulties. All of us may die in the battle tonight. I can't guarantee anything else, but I can guarantee that I will be with my flagship And if you live and die together, I will not be captured. If things become irreparable, I will be with our flagship." Earl Spey said with a serious face.

"For Germany, for victory, for the Imperial High Seas Fleet!" a group of officers said passionately. At this point, when facing an unmatched enemy, Earl Spey decided to play a death game! And the jackpot of this game is time! Time will determine the fate of him and Thomas!

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