Chapter 455: Lightning Strike (Asking for a Monthly Pass)

"Your Excellency, Commander, we use 1 detachment of light cruisers and five detachments of destroyers at the same time to strike at two lines of battle against the Germans. With such www.biquge.info a high-density blow, no matter how strong the firepower of the Germans is, it will definitely be broken through. When the time came, their ranks became messy, and the battle line naturally collapsed. We can use this opportunity to break out of the German encirclement. If you're lucky, you might even be able to sink some of the Germans' capital ships. "David? Lieutenant General Betty said.

Although, the main guns of those small and medium-sized warships did not pose any threat to the powerful capital ships of the German Navy at all. However, the heavy torpedoes they carried were fatal to the lead ships of the German Navy. After all, the power of the 533-mm heavy torpedo is quite amazing. As long as it is hit, even the capital ship with the strongest defense of the German Navy will definitely not be able to withstand it.

In order to protect the colonies scattered around the world, Britain built many long-range and fast cruisers. When the war was about to break out, the British Navy also built a large number of destroyers at a rapid pace. In order to have the opportunity to launch a lightning strike when the battle situation is unfavorable, so as to reverse the unfavorable situation. Of course, it is almost impossible to defeat the German Navy, which has completely gained the upper hand, by lightning strikes. But if you're lucky enough to play a role, there's no problem. Besides, now is the critical moment of escaping, so it is natural to have to do everything possible and do your best.

John? Admiral Jericho nodded, adopting Davy? Lieutenant General Betty's suggestion. The Grand Fleet had a total of 4 light cruiser formations and 14 destroyer formations, with 24 light cruisers and 84 destroyers. These small and medium-sized battleships, under the blows of the battle cruisers of the German Navy, had already lost a lot. But because of the large number of relationships, it can still play a great role.

"Send a telegram to the light cruisers and destroyers, and ask them to strike in ten minutes. It would have been nice to have been able to sink some German naval battleships or battlecruisers. "John? Admiral Jericho ordered.

In order to break through the encirclement of the German Navy and escape, Johann? Admiral Jericho was going to sacrifice these small and medium-sized ships. After all, light cruisers and destroyers are relatively cheap compared to expensive capital ships. In addition, the construction period for the construction of these small and medium-sized warships is also very short, and even if they are lost, they can be replenished quickly, and there is nothing to worry about at all.

"Yes, General!" David? Lieutenant General Betty nodded. He also agrees with the idea of sacrificing those small and medium-sized warships to keep the capital ships. After all, the capital ship is the most important thing. Everything else can be discarded.

When John? When Admiral Jericho's telegram was sent to the light cruisers and destroyers, the officers and men of the Royal Navy were not very comfortable. Although, it was their honor and duty to die for the Royal Navy of the British Empire. However, when faced with death, no one will face it calmly. It's just that the quality of the officers and men of the Royal Navy is first-class. They understand better, what is the vocation of a soldier? So, no one refused to carry out the order.

Ten minutes later, the operation of the British Navy began. The remaining eight capital ships have further increased their speed. They ventilate the boiler under strong pressure to increase power and speed. Although, such behavior is not desirable and cannot be held on for long. However, this is undoubtedly their only chance to escape quickly, so they should naturally be cautious.

At the same time, the light cruisers and destroyers of the British Navy swooped down on the two lines of battle of the German Navy. Most of those light cruisers and destroyers were fast warships capable of increasing their speed to more than thirty knots. Even the two battle lines of the German Navy were fifteen kilometers from the main fleet of the British Navy. However, in front of these small and medium-sized warships, a distance of fifteen kilometers will only take more than ten minutes.

The actions of the British Navy were learned of by the German Navy as soon as they were launched. They also knew very well what the British were going to do.

"So many light warships of the British, are they finally going to attack? Order all ships to stop attacking the capital ships of the British, and attack those light warships with all their might. Light cruisers and destroyers to assist the capital ships in fending off lightning strikes from the British! "Reinhardt? Admiral Scheer gave the order decisively. Although, the abandonment of artillery bombardment of the capital ships of the British Navy will undoubtedly give them a respite. But compared to the threat of the light warships of the British, which was close at hand, it was undoubtedly extremely correct to spare the capital ships of the British for the time being.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander." The communications officer immediately put Reinhardt? Admiral Schell's order reached every battleship of the German Navy.

One by one, the battleships and battlecruisers began to turn their guns on the light cruisers and destroyers that were rushing quickly, and ignored the British battleships. The light cruisers and destroyers of the German Navy also quickly penetrated the gap between the battle lines into the battlefield. Like bodyguards, they were on the side of the battle line, fending off the attacks of the small and medium-sized warships of the British. At the same time, the main guns on these light cruisers and destroyers were also firing wildly. Despite the relatively small caliber of the main guns of light cruisers and destroyers, they were no less capable of posing a lethal threat to the light cruisers and destroyers of the British.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”

The large-caliber main guns of the capital ships of the German Navy continued to fire, and one after another heavy artillery shells exploded on the sea, splashing up columns of water that rushed to the sky.

The light cruisers and destroyers of the British Navy passed through the fire of the German Navy. They needed to close the distance to within two kilometers before launching a lightning strike to ensure that the torpedoes could pose a threat to the capital ships of the German Navy. Of course, if you can, the closer the distance is, the better. However, in that case, the danger is naturally higher. After all, the closer the distance, the more the German Navy's artillery hit rate will continue to increase.

Passing through the dense artillery fire of the German Navy made many British Navy officers and men look a little pale. After all, for these small and medium-sized warships, once they are hit, especially by shells from large-caliber main guns, it is a dead end!