At about ten o'clock in the morning, the Danish and Hamburg fleets met in a narrow sea 30 kilometers northwest of the western port of Jutland, Esbjerg. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

In fact, after seeing that the other side had 120 warships, if it was a normal day, the Hamburg fleet, which had only 90 warships, would have withdrawn a long time ago. However, Rolf, commander-in-chief of the Hamburg fleet, knew that to their west, there were 40 East Frisian warships ready to respond. Moreover, the Quadripartite Alliance had long made a plan to defeat the main Danish naval force in this battle. Therefore, despite the uncertainty in his heart, Rolf gritted his teeth and gave the order to fight.

Seeing that the opponent did not escape, the commander of the Danish fleet, Alkinson, was also a little surprised:

"The Burger Cubs didn't run away? Do they have the confidence to defeat our formidable Danish fleet? Alkinson was surprised. However, he didn't care whether the Hamburg fleet escaped or not, it was best if he didn't escape, Alkinson planned to solve the opponent in a battle. So, he ordered loudly:

"Archers and trebuchets are ready, get close to the rear archers and launch rockets! In addition, the hook team should pay attention to hooking the enemy ship, everyone pay attention to board the enemy ship and destroy the enemy! Front-row warships, get close to the enemy! ”

The Danish fleet was still using the traditional medieval mode of naval warfare, which was to attack the enemy with bows and trebuchets when they got closer. Once the two ships are on board, use the hook to hook the enemy ship. And then there's the jumping boat gang chopping......

Of course, the Danes did not have a flag, and Alkinson's orders were shouted by the most vocal sailors on the ship, one by one......

There's nothing wrong with that. It's just that they don't know that this method of shouting is effective in a pure cold weapon environment. But as soon as the cannon sounded......

Rolf, the commander of the Hamburg fleet, also hurriedly ordered when he saw the Danish fleet approaching;

"All the ships in the front row, do a good job of defending! The fire brigade fights the water and does not let the opposing rockets set the ship on fire! Spear team, be sure to stop the enemy sailors from jumping ship! Then, his bannermen conveyed the order.

The task of the Hamburg fleet was only to entangle the Danish fleet, not to attack. Moreover, they are indeed inferior to Denmark. Especially the seasoned sailors, not as many as the Danes.

Like the Danish fleet, the Hamburg fleet is currently in Medieval naval warfare mode. Fight with bows, trebuchets and sailors' scimitars. Of course, as the defensive side, the Hamburgers joined the Lancers. This class was suggested by Marin.

In ancient broadside battles, two ships were not completely close to each other. Often, the attacking side will hook the attacked ship with its hook, and then the sailors will follow the hook and climb towards the enemy ship like pirates. During the climb, sailors often bit their cutlass into their mouths or carried them on their backs. Once jumping onto an enemy ship with a hook, it will pick up a sailor's scimitar from its mouth or back and slash at its opponents.

However, before climbing from the hook to the enemy ship, the sailors had no way to fight with their hands free. At this time, if you stab the opponent with a spear, the opponent's sailors will not be able to fight back, and can only dodge.

So, at Marin's suggestion, the Hamburg fleet had a dozen spears on each ship, which were specially designed to pierce the enemy soldiers who were climbing towards their ships......

As the two fleets drew closer, the sailors of the Hamburg fleet, holding their weapons, began to sweat gradually......

"Captain, do you think we can beat the Danes?" A young Hamburg sailor nervously asked the serious-looking captain next to him.

"Don't doubt, soldier, don't forget, we still have reinforcements!" The captain replied with a serious face. But in fact, the captain has no bottom in his heart. After all, the East Frisian fleet had never had a brilliant record, and he was not sure that the East Frisian fleet would be able to successfully complete the flanking mission. But, on the surface, he had to keep his composure and give confidence to his sailors. Otherwise, there would be no need to fight this battle.

When the ships in the front rows of the two sides were only about 200 meters apart, Alkinson gave a loud order;

"Archers, prepare, rocket throw!"

Then, as the shouting of the loud sailors on the Danish ships relayed, the archers on the Danish ships in the front row put their heads dipped in grease on the torches and lit them, and then began to throw them at the forward ships of the Hamburg fleet......

The arrows, which were on fire at the end, rained down in the air, and then swooped down on the ships of the Hamburg fleet......

Of course, because of the distance, not all arrows can be shot up to 200 meters away. In the first round of rocket salvos, only about a small number of arrows hit the ship in Hamburg.

However, the Hamburg fleet was not completely unprepared. At this time, many of the hamburg sailors on the deck hid to avoid being shot by the opponent's bow and arrow. Those who remained on deck were also mostly hiding behind shelters. The archers on the Hamburg warship, on the other hand, temporarily chose to lurk and wait for the commander's order before coming out.

Although they did not shoot many enemies, the rockets of the Danish archers rained down on the ships in front of Hamburg.

"Captain, the ship is on fire!" On a Hamburg warship, a sailor who stayed on deck to hide from the rain of arrows shouted.

"Don't panic, let the fire brigade take the bucket to extinguish the fire!" The captain commanded loudly.

Then, several sailors immediately ran to the place where the small barrel king with seawater had been lit, and began to water the burning part......

Although the head of the rocket was dipped in grease, because of the small amount, the flames that ignited the fire were quickly extinguished under the washing of seawater......

At this time, some of the sailors on the Danish warship had already adjusted their trebuchets. After the adjustment, the Danish commander gave a loud order:

"Trebuchet, ready, put!"

As a result, a large number of stones began to whizz towards the Hamburg warship......

In fact, these knowledge of the Danish tentative attack. Because, in naval warfare, the main ammunition of trebuchets is not stones, but fireballs......

After all, in the era of sailing ships, warships were mostly made of wood. If you can run the fireball to the enemy ship, there is a good chance that the enemy ship will be set on fire.

So, the trebuchet in naval warfare, the ammunition was mainly stones wrapped in grease-stained linen. The linen on the outside of the stone was stained with grease, much more than the head of the bow and arrow. If it hits an enemy ship, it will be difficult to extinguish and extinguish.

Therefore, before throwing stones, it was just a Danish trebuchet conducting a school shot. Although it is said that the maximum range of trebuchets can reach three or four hundred meters. However, in a real naval battle, the trebuchet will still start smashing fireballs at a distance of hundreds or even tens of meters. Because, at this distance, it is easier to aim. Far away, it is difficult to hit the enemy ship with a fireball.

At a distance of about 50 meters, the Danish warships in the front row actually stopped and stopped advancing. Then, the Danish trebuchet, continued to shoot for school. Finally, after many rounds, the seasoned trebuchets of the Danish fleet found their way......

When he saw the Danish trebuchet start to throw fireballs one after another, the Hamburg naval commander on the flagship, Rolf, changed his face:

"Quick, order the ships in the front row, quickly get up and don't stop there for the opponent to aim with fireballs. Also, have the fire brigade get the sand ready! ”

Unlike rockets, the fireballs thrown by trebuchets have less grease and are difficult to form fires. As long as you pour a little water, the little grease on the head of the rocket will be wiped out.

But the big fireball thrown by the trebuchet is different, this kind of fireball, a lot of grease. One point hits the ship, and it is easy to quickly ignite a fire. Also, if there is enough grease, watering may make it easier for the fire to burn stronger. Therefore, this kind of large fireball is generally extinguished with sand.

Originally, Rolf waited for the Danes to engage in broadside battles, but he did not expect that the trebuchets of the Danish fleet were so well-trained that they dared to concentrate on throwing large fireballs at a distance of 50 meters. If the opponent is allowed to aim at their own ship so leisurely, it will be a big problem.

As a result, Rolf had to order the front row of warships to come up. Once you get closer, the opponent's trebuchet loses its effect. After all, trebuchets are arc projectiles, and if they get too close, they will not be able to attack.

Seeing that the Hamburg fleet took the initiative to move forward, the commander of the Danish fleet, Alkinson, did not care:

"Hmph, whether it's long-range or close-quarters, the Danish fleet will comprehensively suppress the Hamburgers!" Alkinson said confidently.

After the front row of warships approached each other, the trebuchet lost its effect. But the Hamburg fleet did not really engage with the Danish ships, but came close to each other and began to fire rockets at the Danish ships......

"Archers, light the rockets and shoot the ships of the Danish puppies!" On the Hamburg warship, the captains shouted and commanded their archers to fire rockets at the Danish warship.

Of course, the Danes did not show weakness and returned fire with rockets in the same way......

At such a close distance, the casualties finally began to increase dramatically......

"Ah, I've been shot!" There were sailors screaming incessantly. But on this brutal battlefield, no one has time to pay attention to them. If possible, the injured person ran to the shipyard to find someone to help bandage him.

And in this era, there is no doctor on board. Wounded sailors are often bandaged by idlers such as cooks who accompany the ship. Only on those main battleships will there be a few doctors of the profession. Ordinary warships from conscription are not equipped with doctors.

At such a close distance, the archers no longer threw but began to shoot. Therefore, the casualties are also increasing. Moreover, there are more and more fire points on the ship. The firefighting team was also busy at this time:

"Fire team, go to the bow of the ship to put out the fire!"

"Fire team, the left side of the ship building is on fire!"

"Fire Brigade ......"

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In the case of archery at each other, the casualties on both sides are about the same. The Danish fleet has no advantage either. So, the commander of the Danish fleet, Alkinson, ordered:

"Get up on it, take the broadside! Fast! ”

As a result, the loud voices on the Danish warship began to shout the relay again......

The Danish warships, having received the order, rushed forward, and the hookmen also began to spinner their claws, ready to hook the Hamburg ships.

When the two sides were very close, hooks flew out of the Danish ship and hooked towards the Hamburg warship. And the Danish sailors, who carried the scimitars, were also eager to try......

"Quick, cut off those hooks, and don't let the Danish puppies come up!" The commanders of the Hamburg fleet gave orders one after another.

The Hamburgers also knew that there were more experienced sailors in the Danish fleet than themselves. Therefore, it is the best choice not to let the other side's sailors jump ship. Because, when it comes to jumping ship and slashing, this side is certainly not the opponent of the Danes. Moreover, their task is only to drag down the Danish fleet, and not really fight to the death......

All the captains of the Hamburg fleet knew that this time, it was the ships of the East Friesian fleet that were in charge of the attack, and it was said that they were going to attack the Danes with artillery. And the Hamburg fleet, in fact, is just bait. Of course, as soon as the East Frisian fleet began to attack the Danish fleet, the Hamburg fleet also had to assist and hold the enemy to the death......