Chapter 1048: The Turning Point of the Great War

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Like Germany, the other side of the war, Britain, has been watching the outcome of this naval battle. British Prime Minister Asquith directly asked the Secretary of State for the Navy, John A. Sir Fisher reported to him as soon as he received the results of the naval battle.

British Admiralty Chancellor John. Sir Fisher had been at the British Admiralty since the beginning of the naval battle, awaiting further news and the final results. However, he was much calmer than the anxious Germans. For this naval battle, he and the British Admiralty have been preparing for a long time. If the British Navy had lost the war in such a well-prepared situation, it would have been said that the Germans had really been favored by God. It's just that this situation shouldn't happen. John. Sir Fisher was almost 60% sure that this time the British navy would win a brilliant victory, just as the British navy defeated the Spanish, Dutch, and French in history, and completely consolidated its position as the supremacy of the sea. Of course, there are many factors that affect naval warfare. Therefore, John. Sir Fisher was not 10% sure. But with a sixty percent chance of winning, that's already very high.

However, when the battle cruiser detachment of the British Navy was defeated by the reconnaissance detachment of the German Navy's High Seas Fleet, John . Sir Fisher was still very nervous, and he even said that he would put the commander of the battlecruiser squadron, David Fisher. Lieutenant General Betty's words before the court-martial. The British naval battle cruiser squadron had a numerical superiority, but was defeated by the German naval reconnaissance squadron. Sir Fisher's confidence in this naval battle was affected. Fortunately, behind John. Admiral Jericho led the main forces of the home fleet. It was a very good fight. The strategic requirements of the British Admiralty were successfully completed.

At half past ten o'clock in the evening, the chief of the telegraph room of the British Admiralty personally sent the commander of the home fleet, John Brown. Admiral Jericho sent a detailed message of defeat to John. Sir Fisher's hand.

John. Sir Fisher immediately read it, and sure enough, the naval battle did not surprise him, the British Navy and the American Navy won a great victory in the case of joining forces, the main force of the German Navy's High Seas Fleet had been annihilated, and the German Navy would lose the strength to challenge the British Navy. It's just that eight battleships and six battlecruisers were sunk. The price of 14 battleships and 3 battlecruisers being heavily damaged still made him a little painful. Fortunately, the British navy had a great business and could afford this loss. In addition, those damaged battleships and battlecruisers were able to continue to serve after being repaired and commanded. It doesn't count as a loss. These losses were very satisfactory to him compared to sinking 16 battleships and 3 battlecruisers of the German Navy, and severely damaging 6 battleships and 4 battlecruisers of the German Navy. After all, the German Navy was far from being able to compare with the British Navy in terms of substance. The British Navy has once again established its position as the supremacy of the seas through this naval battle. In addition, there are reports of 5 battleships in the US Navy being heavily damaged. This was not done by John. Sir Fisher took it to heart. Although the U.S. Navy's expeditionary fleet also played a great role in this naval battle, the British Navy would not have been able to achieve such brilliant results if they had not blocked the German Navy's rear route in time. But the British Navy, which had been relieved of the crisis, was once again arrogant.

"Someone. Prepare the car, I'm going to the Prime Minister's Office! "John. Sir Fisher sorted out the battle report and then said. Such good news, of course, must be reported to His Excellency the Prime Minister immediately. Once again, the British Navy emerged victorious. This should be rewarded by the royal family and the government, as well as the love of the British people. And as the Lord of the Navy, John. Sir Fisher. You can also gain fame and fortune!

"Yes, Your Excellency!" John. Sir Fisher's secretary went at once to prepare. This resounding victory will allow Britain and the British Navy to once again recover their decline and return to glory.

When John. When Sir Fisher arrived at the Prime Minister's House, it was already 11 o'clock in the evening. It's just that Prime Minister Asquith still doesn't sleep, but works in his office. John. Sir Fisher knew that Prime Minister Asquith had no intention of resting without knowing the outcome of the naval battle. Fortunately, the outcome of the naval battle was quite satisfactory.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, Your Excellency the Minister of the Navy is here!" The secretary of the Prime Minister's Office told Prime Minister Asquith.

"Huh? Please. Also, prepare two cups of hot coffee! Prime Minister Asquith said. He had indeed been waiting for the outcome of this naval battle, and now, the mystery should be revealed. It's just that it is not known whether the final result will be favorable to the UK. This naval battle is really a matter of importance, and Prime Minister Asquith can't afford not to pay attention to it!

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, good evening!" John. Sir Fisher said with a smile on his face as he entered Prime Minister Asquith's office.

"Your Excellency, it seems that you have brought me good news!" See John. After the smile on Sir Fisher's face, Prime Minister Asquith's heart finally returned to his stomach. If it was defeated, John. Can Sir Fisher, the Lord Chancellor of the Admiralty, still laugh?

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister. As your Excellency guessed, the Royal Navy defeated the Germans in the North Sea with brilliant results. Once again, we prove to the world that the Royal Navy is still the hegemon of the world's oceans! "John. Sir Fisher said impassionedly, his face full of smugness that could not be concealed.

"Then, Your Excellency the Admiralty, you can tell me a detailed battle report!" Prime Minister Asquith said with a smile. The Royal Navy had won a big victory, which made him very happy.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister. During the battle, the Royal Navy sank a total of 16 German battleships and 3 battlecruisers. In addition, 6 battleships and 4 battlecruisers of the German Navy were heavily damaged. That is, the main forces of the German Navy have already been annihilated by us. For a long time to come, the German Navy could no longer pose a threat to the Royal Navy! "John. Sir Fisher said.

Prime Minister Asquith nodded, and he was very satisfied with the result.

"So, are the losses of the Royal Navy large?" Prime Minister Asquith asked.

"Your Excellency, the Royal Navy paid the price of sinking eight battleships and six battlecruisers in this naval battle. In addition, 14 battleships and 3 battlecruisers were heavily damaged! "John. Sir Fisher said.

"So much loss?" Prime Minister Asquith's brow furrowed suddenly.

"Your Excellency, the real losses are only those 8 battleships and 6 battlecruisers. Damaged battleships and battlecruisers, with the shipbuilding capabilities of the British, were quickly able to repair. In a maximum of half a year, these damaged battleships and battlecruisers will be able to return to the fleet. Moreover, the gap between us and the German Navy will also widen even further! Overall, in this naval battle, the Royal Navy has won a decisive victory! "John. Sir Fisher explained.

After hearing this, Prime Minister Asquith nodded, which was regarded as an endorsement of John. Sir Fisher's explanation.

"Come, go and get all the cabinet members at once, and I'm going to announce to them the glorious victory of the Royal Navy myself!" Prime Minister Asquith said. Since the beginning of the war, the British Expeditionary Force has been defeated by the Germans on the European battlefield, paying heavy losses. The whole of Britain is also immersed in an atmosphere of pessimism. And now, the news of the Royal Navy's victory can finally take Britain out of pessimism. The government can also give the population hope of victory, which is very important for the next war.

That evening, the British Prime Minister's Office was in a state of cheers. The victory of the Navy made these cabinet members, who had been feeling a lot of pressure, finally breathe a sigh of relief. Moreover, the victory of the navy will certainly further weaken Germany's strength. By that time, it would have been obvious that the Anglo-French forces would defeat the Germans on land and win this war.

British War Secretary Winston. Churchill even claimed on the spot that the Royal Navy's annihilation of the main force of the German Navy could be regarded as a turning point in this world war. From then on, the Entente led by Britain would lead the entire Entente bloc to victory in the world war by defeating the ambitious Allies and the evil empires of the East. Winston. Churchill's words appeared in the mainstream British newspapers as they were, and were subsequently quoted in the major newspapers of the other Allied countries.

The next day, all the British newspapers carried the news of the great victory of the British Royal Navy. The whole of Britain was boiling, and the populace cheered, as if they had seen victory in the Great War coming. France, which was being ravaged by the German army, also actively activated its propaganda machine after learning of the relevant situation. French President Clement. Armand. Fallier praised the victory of the British Royal Navy, declaring it the most crucial battle to defeat Germany and the entire Central Powers. There is no doubt that the Entente won this world war.

The United States, on the other side of the ocean, is also celebrating this victory. After all, in the battle to defeat the German Navy, the US Navy also played a great role. Although 5 of the 8 battleships were heavily damaged, they were not sunk. This has allowed the U.S. Navy to regain confidence as well. This is completely like a shot in the arm for the United States, which is struggling to resist the squadron.