The carrier-based aircraft units of the German Navy moved quickly, and immediately after arriving in Le Havre, preparations for the attack began. A large amount of aviation ammunition, also with the efforts of the logistics department, arrived at the front line.

On May 10, everything was ready.

"General Crook, General Ludendorff. According to the information we have, the British fleet is in the sea about twenty kilometers from Le Havre. If Le Havre is attacked by our army, they can sail to Le Havre at once, and in half an hour they can launch an artillery bombardment. Lieutenant General Ingnoll said.

Admiral Crook and Lieutenant General Ludendorff nodded.

"Last time, we fell for them because of a moment of negligence! At that time, the reconnaissance planes, which did not detect the British fleet, thought that there was no danger. The infantry attacked. But who knows, after storming Le Havre, it was shelled by the British fleet, and we suffered heavy losses. Lieutenant General Ludendorff said.

"This time, the British fleet will not have another chance to strike. Our carrier-based aircraft will sink all the battleships of the British. Lieutenant General Ingnoll said confidently.

"By the way, General, there is one more news that needs to be notified to you. As a sign of support for the Army, the Imperial Navy has assembled a fleet of ten former dreadnoughts and is on its way to Le Havre. Because the Strait of Dover and the English Channel are densely packed with mines. So, the fleet needed to make a detour of the western part of England. It is expected to arrive tomorrow morning. When the time comes, they will cooperate with the army to launch an artillery bombardment on Le Havre and deal with the British expeditionary force here. Lieutenant General Ingnoll said.

"That's great! We suffered so many shells from the British Navy. Now it was also the turn of the British to suffer from the shells of our Navy. Admiral Crook said with a smile.

Lieutenant General Ludendorff's face was also full of smiles. With the support of the Navy's ten former dreadnoughts, this would give them more firepower when attacking Le Havre. In this way, they will be able to take Le Havre at minimal cost.

"General, our troops are already beginning to prepare. Half an hour later, the 3rd and 4th Carrier-based Aircraft Wings will take off for combat. An hour later, the 5th and 6th carrier-based aircraft wings will also take off for combat. I estimate that after the attack of the four carrier-based aircraft wings, there will not be many warships left in the British fleet. When the time comes, it will be almost enough to send some more carrier-based aircraft to sweep the tail. Lieutenant General Ingnoll said.

"General Ingnoor, the specific command is up to you. We just need one result. I believe that the carrier-based aircraft force of the Imperial Navy will be able to win easily this time! Admiral Crook said.

"Yes, General." Lieutenant General Ingnoll said no more.

At this moment, Le Havre, the days of the British Expeditionary Force, are more comfortable. Under the threat of the British fleet, the German Army did not dare to approach Le Havre at all, and naturally it was impossible to threaten them. At last, they don't have to live in fear anymore. Although all kinds of supplies have begun to be scarce, at least not to the point of starvation. This was perhaps the most leisurely period since the expeditionary force arrived in France to fight.

"General Haig, how's the morale of the troops recovering?" Sir French asked.

"Your Excellency, the morale of the troops has been fully restored. The soldiers had great confidence in holding Le Havre. Admiral Haig said.

Of course, everyone knows that this is mainly because the officers and men of the British Expeditionary Force believed that with the cover of naval fire, it was impossible for the Germans to attack them. In that case, of course, they have nothing to fear.

Sir French nodded: "However, I always felt that the Germans would not rest on their laurels. They won't just let us stay in Le Havre. If not, they're plotting something against us. ”

Admiral Haig frowned: "Your Excellency, maybe that's really the case. But what can the Germans do in such a situation? The Royal Navy did not detect the main fleet of the Germans heading south. What's more, the final showdown between the Royal Navy and the Germans is about to begin. At this time, the Germans should not send a fleet to drive out the fleet of the Royal Navy. ”

Sir French thought for a moment, then nodded: "I hope God can bless the British Empire this time and tide over it!" ”

"God will surely bless the British Empire. Our bad luck is over, and now it's time for us to start walking on good luck. In this war, we will be able to win. Admiral Haig looked confident. It's just that it's not clear where his faith comes from.

At 9 a.m. on May 10, the German Navy's carrier-based aircraft units had completed their preparations for the attack.

"Order the 3rd and 4th carrier-based aircraft wings to take off!" Lieutenant General Ingnoll ordered.

"Yes, General."

After the order was issued, 128 combat aircraft of the 3rd and 4th carrier-based air wings took off from the runway of the airfield in turn and rushed into the sky. After completing the formation over the airfield, they flew to the sea west of Le Havre.

"Oh God! Airplanes, planes of the Germans. ”

"The Germans are really good, they are equipped with so many planes. They're not here to bomb us, are they? ”

When the German carrier-based planes flew over Le Havre, the officers and men of the British Expeditionary Force exclaimed. It's not the first time they've seen an airplane, though. However, it is definitely the first time to see such a large fleet.

Sir French and Admiral Haig also saw a group of planes flying over Le Havre. However, their faces became quite ugly.

"Damn, these planes of the Germans, I'm afraid they're headed for the Royal Navy. I knew that the Germans would not rest on their laurels. Sir French cursed.

"I heard that the German Navy also used airplanes in the decisive battle with the Royal Navy. Now it seems that they want to use aircraft against our fleet. Admiral Haig's face turned pale. The previous self-confidence has long since lost knowing where to fly. Obviously, the dispatch of the carrier-based aircraft unit of the German Navy made them feel a great crisis.

"Send a telegram to General Cavison at once, and tell him the news!" Sir French said.

As for how Vice Admiral Cavison and the British fleet should respond, or whether they could withstand the attack of German aircraft, they did not know.