A fleet of Lutjans sailed silently in the cold and silent waters.

Eight Z-class destroyers and three new-style cruisers formed a patrol formation in an inverted V-shaped formation at the outermost part of the fleet. In the inverted V-shaped central defense. It is the core of two large Zeppelin-class aircraft carriers. At the end, 1 new battleship and 10 F-class frigates exist as the reserve of the entire fleet.

The speed of the fleet was very fast, and on this icy water, they were like ghosts, flashing in a neat formation. On this sea, they are definitely a formidable and terrifying existence, dozens of brand-new modern warships, 2 huge aircraft carrier behemoths, just need to look at it from a distance, it can give people a majestic momentum.

Standing at the command platform of the aircraft carrier "Tirpitz" as the flagship, Lütjans looked at the black sea in the distance, allowing his vision to drift away.

Dönitz's submarines had long since stopped attacking the British sea transport routes, and were concentrated and scattered along the predetermined channel that Lütjens was going to pass, ensuring that there would be no surprise enemy ships along the way. This is also the reason why Lütjans dared to continue his journey with the fleet at night.

Although it was still pitch black in sight, Lütjans's thoughts were not at all as blurry as his vision.

Glancing down at the port of Narvik marked on the chart, Lütjans couldn't help but smile a smug smile.

The war in which some people cooperate with the outside is just different!

According to an informant arranged by Gisling in Narvik, the British detachment supporting the landing force, despite its firepower, does not appear to have brought an aircraft carrier with it. Otherwise, against the port of Narvik, which lacked anti-aircraft fire, the British would not have needed that long at all.

"Deputy Commander, dawn will break in about two hours. Before taking off the carrier-based aircraft, is it time to start preparing to make contact with Marshal Raeder's fleet? An operational staff officer sketched for Lütjens on the chart: "We are now getting closer and closer to the British fleet in our target, but if they have an ambush nearby, they will be able to flank us with the fleet in the port of Narvik." At this time, it should be much safer to contact the large forces in the rear. ”

"That's right, Marshal Raeder's second squadron is huge. However, due to the excessive replenishment of captured Polish warships and the delay in sailing, it is estimated that it has now distanced itself from us. Another staff officer also nervously suggested: "Now we will finally confirm the position of the second squadron, slow down the ship, and wait for them to get closer to us and get timely support before attacking." ”

After listening to the words of the combat staff officers, Lu Teyans suddenly frowned and punched the command platform heavily. Suddenly, the increasingly noisy voices of the staff officers disappeared.

"Breaking the radio silence to contact the Second Squadron is tantamount to lighting a torch in the dark to greet one's own people. If you can see your own people, your enemies will not be as blind as you are! Lütjens clenched his fists and said in a deep voice: "Dönitz's submarine has been roaming around our shout, and if there is any hostile situation, then we should have discovered it a long time ago." ”

"But once we wait until dawn, it's hard for us to continue hiding. But is it really necessary to make the difference between being exposed two hours earlier and waiting two hours for exposure? One of the highest-ranking colonels asked Lütjans.

Everyone was silent, waiting for Lütjans's answer. It was hoped that the enthusiastic commander would be persuaded to change his mind and choose a more secure way of fighting.

There is no need to fight beautifully, and there is no need to create a classic naval battle. As long as you can win, it doesn't matter if you play cautiously or even cowardly. After all, the opponent is the Royal Navy of the Empire.

They annihilated the Spanish Armada, defeated the French fleet of Napoleon, and defeated the German High Seas Fleet, which had been so ambitious during World War I.

Against such an enemy army with the favor of the sea god, the final victory is completely commendable glory, and it does not have to be won beautifully.

"Meaningful!" Lytjens didn't change his mind as most people think. On the contrary, he exclaimed in an unusually firm tone: "Against a fleet without aircraft carriers, we have a real advantage. If we are all timid in this situation, then in the future, when facing the main fleet of the British, shouldn't we flee back to the port and be a bunch of cowards?! ”

"The significance of this battle is not how many warships we annihilated the British and how many sailors we captured." Lütjans roared loudly: "The significance of this battle depends on how much courage we can finally recall, and whether we can awaken the soul of the High Seas Fleet that has been silent for 20 years!" ”

Germany, relying on its strong industrial strength, transformed a modest coastal defensive navy into a huge ocean-going navy almost overnight. Decades ago, in Hamburg, in Bremen, in Kiel, in the port of Wilhelm, from the icy North Sea coast to the shores of the Baltic Sea, steel ships slid off slipways, and brave sailors stepped onto warships. The German Navy at that time was arrogant!

In Jutland, they had outnumbered and proudly lost the battle to the bottom of the battle, sinking 3 British battlecruisers, 3 armored cruisers and 8 destroyers in naval battles. And their losses, almost half of the British fleet........

High Seas Fleet! This is not just the name of the German Navy, but the ultimate goal of the German ocean-going navy!

"Operation Rainbow, the Führer preserved our dignity. And now, it's our turn to use this dignity to awaken our sleeping proud souls! Lu Teyans said in a loud voice with fanatical eyes: "To defeat the British detachment, you don't need to bring the entire high seas fleet at all, by our first squadron, it is enough!" ”

In Lütjans's sonorous speech, everyone's eyes showed an extra light that they had not seen before. That's right, they never lacked courage, they just forgot the blood-pumping feeling after curling up for too long. And today, they're about to look back!

"It's going to be a lonely and exciting last ride." Looking at the empty sea that had been dark for a long time, Lu Teyans said lightly: "Go back to your posts and get ready, the 'Awakening Plan' is about to open......."

The voice of the last sentence was very soft, but it was like a thunderbolt, stimulating everyone's hearts.

"Yes!" In response to Lütjans, there were countless shouts of arms that were far higher than the decibels before him.