"General, what shall we do now?" An officer asked. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

The rest of the officers, looking at David? Betty's eyes were also full of worry. It's as if all the confidence I had had lost before.

Before carrying out this plan, almost everyone was confident that they would win. After all, for the operation, they assembled nine battlecruisers and eight battleships. But now, the extraordinary strength of the German Navy's breaking fleet has greatly shocked them.

Under the siege of the German Navy's breakaway fleet, three of the four 'King George V-class' battleships have been sunk in such a short period of time, and the remaining one is also struggling to support, and whether it can hold out until the reinforcements arrive depends on God's will. The Germans were so violent, were they really able to defeat the Germans? Besides, even if the Germans are defeated, their own losses are not small! Therefore, even if it is a victory, it will be a miserable victory at best, not a big victory.

David? Lieutenant General Betty couldn't help but be silent for a few seconds, of course he knew what these officers meant. He didn't expect that the loss this time would be so great, and the four 'King George V-class' battleships were about to be lost. Such losses can no longer even be explained to the Admiralty.

However, at this point in the war, is it possible to retreat? If you retreat, it will only make all the previous losses in vain. So, whatever, David? Vice Admiral Betty could only bite the bullet and continue to go up, even if it cost a lot of money, to deal with the German Navy's broken fleet. In this way, the previous losses will not be in vain, and the Cabinet and the Admiralty will be able to give an explanation.

"Order the fleet, full speed ahead. This time, we had to finish off all those battle cruisers of the Germans. "David? Lieutenant General Betty ordered. If we can't win again this time, the consequences will be very serious. If it doesn't work, even he will be implicated.

"Yes, General." The officer immediately put David? Vice Admiral Betty's orders were transmitted to the fleets.

The remaining nine battlecruisers and four battleships of the British Navy were ready for battle.

On the battlefield, the siege of the battleship "King George V" by the six battlecruisers of the German Navy continued. Six battlecruisers, 27 343 mm guns and 27 305 mm guns, were so powerful that the besieged battleship "King George V" was in a very dangerous situation.

"Quick, we don't have much time, we must deal with the last battleship of the British!" Lieutenant General Shi Pei said through gritted teeth.

"May God bless us and take out the British." Lieutenant General Hipperer also muttered.

"Boom!"

A 305 mm shell hit the battleship HMS George V, and a large hole was blown into the stern deck, killing many British Navy sailors.

A minute later, another 343-mm shell hit the battleship HMS George V. This shell successfully hit the side of the battleship "King George V" and blew a hole near the waterline. Despite the desperate efforts of the British Navy sailors to control the damage, they were unable to close the loophole and had to close the nearby watertight compartment. In this way, although the sinking of the battleship was avoided, the battleship tilted slightly due to excessive flooding.

In the next five minutes, the battleship 'King George V' was again hit by several shells. These shells left large and small scars on the hull of the battleship "King George V". However, perhaps because of good luck, although it suffered a heavy blow, it was not in danger of sinking.

At this time, reinforcements from the British Navy finally arrived on the battlefield. Nine battle cruisers, which launched an artillery bombardment of the German Navy's broken flotilla at a long distance. Although it was difficult to get a hit at such a distance, it successfully interfered with the shooting of the battleship "King George V" by the German Navy's broken fleet.

In order to avoid being surrounded by the British fleet, Vice Admiral Spee, after consulting with Vice Admiral Hipper, had to order the fleet to turn around and spare the battleship "King George V".

Although, it is a pity that the battleship 'King George V' was not sunk. But they have already managed to inflict heavy damage on the battleship. It will take at least several months to stay in the shipyard before it can regain its combat effectiveness. To be able to sink three ships and severely damage one in this battle is already very good.

On the battleship HMS George V, everyone was in ecstasy. Watching the six battle cruisers of the German Navy go away, the uneasiness in their hearts finally disappeared.

"General, the Germans have retreated, and our reinforcements have arrived." The adjutant said to Major General Carroll with an excited face.

Major General Carroll did not speak, he knew that this time he would be able to escape. However, the Royal Navy always had to find someone to take responsibility for such a large loss. If not, he'll be the scapegoat.

"General, General Betty is calling, let's withdraw from the battle and return to the homeland for repairs. The rest of the battle is up to them. They would sink the German ships and avenge the deaths of their comrades. A communications officer said.

Rear Admiral Carroll nodded: "Order the fleet to turn and target the Portsmouth military port." ”

The battleship 'King George V', with its broken hull, staggered out of the battlefield. However, the battle did not end there. Instead, it is developing in a more intense direction.

The German Navy's broken fleet has regrouped, and the nine battle cruisers of the British fleet have also formed a battle line, and the duel between the two sides is about to start again.

To the north, four 'Iron Duke-class' battleships were rapidly heading south, and they were not far from the battlefield. However, a seaplane flying over their heads spotted them. And immediately made a report to the fleet.

"Damn, I knew the British wouldn't send just a few battlecruisers. Sure enough, there were four more formidable battleships. Lieutenant General Hipperr scolded.

"Shall we fight or retreat?" Lieutenant General Spee asked.

Lieutenant General Hipper thought for a moment, and then said, "Retreat first, join General Scheer, and then have a decisive battle with them." ”

Vice Admiral Spee nodded, and then ordered the fleet to retreat.