Chapter 2192： The Great British Fleet II ready to go

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At this time, the light cruiser squadrons attached to the large fleet are not many. The formed light cruiser force has only 3 light cruiser squadrons and 9 light cruisers. A squadron. Of course, there are some light cruisers as the leader of the destroyer squadron.

At the end of the battleship squadron table, there is also a large fleet aircraft carrier squadron. The commander of the aircraft carrier squadron is naturally Lieutenant General Betty. Lieutenant General Betty has jurisdiction over 4 aircraft carriers. The Hundred Eyes Giant was a modified cruiser hull, and the Brave and Glory were modified with high-speed civilian ships.

Among them, the Ark Royal, the Brave and the Glory have a displacement of about 17,000 tons. The original plan for the Royal Ark is 40 aircraft, but Betty later felt that the number was too small. At the same time, because of the Orkney Islands and Shetland The land-based aviation base in the Blue Islands was destroyed, so the number of aircraft carried was increased to 55, and there were also 6 spare aircraft carried in parts. The speed of these three aircraft carriers can reach more than 24 knots. Can keep up with the Thomas fleet.

Because the Hundred Eyes Giant is restricted by the hull, the maximum displacement is no more than 8,000 tons. It was originally planned to be equipped with 20 carrier-based aircraft. Under the current severe circumstances, the number of carrier-based aircraft is also raised to 30, and there are 6 spare aircraft. In other words, the Royal Air Force aircraft carrier squadron currently has a total of 195 first-line aircraft, as well as 24 standby aircraft. Although the number has been greatly increased, the effect of improving combat effectiveness is relatively limited, because the British are already familiar with aircraft that operate less on deck, and with the increase in the number of carrier-based aircraft, the efficiency of the deck operation of British aircraft carriers Very problematic.

In addition to aircraft carriers, the large fleet also has a maritime aviation force. This is the seaplane. Now, there are 4 seaplane carriers that the British Navy can use, each carrying 4 to 6 seaplanes. But these old guys are slower, less than 20 knots. At best, it is just following the action of the large fleet.

The large fleet was originally more than 100 destroyers and torpedo boats, but because this time it is fighting in the Norwegian Sea and it may last a long time, so a large number of small destroyers cannot fight with the fleet for a long time. So, in the end, The large fleet decided to form 3 destroyer detachments, a total of 60 destroyers of various kinds. Each squadron consists of 20 destroyers, each squadron consists of 2 destroyers as the leader and command ship, and the other 18 are divided into 3 squadrons.

In order to ensure the supply and consumption of the entire fleet, the large fleet is also assigned an additional supply fleet. These supply ships are made up of the best remaining high-speed cruise ships in the UK, but they have been changed to naval supply ships. Responsible for refueling, coal, providing ammunition, fresh water and food.

"This will be the largest assembly of a large fleet in history. The Royal Navy's power has reached its peak, but even with such a powerful fleet in hand, we still do not have much confidence in victory." Jericho described his feelings. .

"What is the situation with the High Seas Fleet and the Spey Fleet?" Jericho asked.

"The High Seas Fleet is still assembled in Port Kiel. Last time they should have entered the North Sea through the Skagerrak Strait. This time, in order to strengthen the monitoring of the High Seas Fleet, we deployed both in Wilhelmshaven and the Skagerrak Strait. A large number of submarines. The Germans will never sneak out this time."

"As for the Spey fleet? We can only be sure that they have entered the French coastal area, but no French coastal port has docked. It should be stationed in an island area off the coast. We are trying to find each other. At present, the area has gradually Shrink." Lieutenant General Duff said.

"Very well, how about our Phoenix fleet deployed in Iceland and northern England?" Jericho mentioned the last formed V1500 bomber group in the entire Royal Navy of the British Empire.

"It is already in operation. With the cooperation of submarine forces and camouflage reconnaissance ships, we can monitor the routes in and out of the North Sea to a certain extent. However, if there is bad weather or night, the monitoring will have some problems, but we fully consider the German fleet. We will add a reconnaissance line at the junction of the Norwegian Sea and the North Sea. The Spey fleet cannot enter the North Sea silently." Lieutenant General Duff said.

"Well, when we received the news from the German fleet, the home port of the fleet moved from Foss Bay to Scapa Bay. Also, pay attention to air defense. The German fleet in Norway became more and more active." Jericho said.

"Understood, we have deployed some fighters and interceptors. The entire fleet has also strengthened air defense response. Each of our battleships carries more than 3 seaplanes or catapult pilots. Many of them are from the Air Force. Selected from the excellent pilots." Lieutenant General Duff said.

"If we win this naval battle, what will be the result?" Before leaving, Lieutenant General Duff asked. He didn't ask what the outcome would be if we lost that was not obvious. Something? If you lose, naturally the Germans will do what they say! But what if you win? Even if the High Seas Fleet loses, the German submarine can continue to blockade the British mainland. The Germans can consume it, but the British cannot. If it continues to consume, the national economy will probably collapse! The defeat in the French battlefield is even more irreparable. It is too difficult for the British to survive this level.

"What will happen? This question is a bit big, but if the Germans are willing to maintain the submarine blockade, maybe we will lose British Southern Africa as the result?" Jericho said.

"Isn't Egypt and Sudan not enough?" Lieutenant General Duff asked.

"The Germans originally planned to exclude us from Africa and Persia. They may even ask us to abandon India. So, Lieutenant General Duff, do your best. The future of the British Empire lies in our future war. If we win, we still have a chance, if we lose, it's all over." Jericho said.

God of War did not let Jericho wait too long. Five days later, an urgent telegram was delivered to Jericho, and a British disguised reconnaissance ship sailing on the Atlantic found the German fleet! And a telegram was sent just before the control, and according to the place where the telegram was sent, the place where the two sides met was already 600 kilometers north of the Normandy Peninsula!

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