On the other side, the battle line composed of eight 'Nelson-class' warships was on the right side of the battle line that had just circled the 5th Fleet of the Chinese Navy, preparing to flank the Chinese Navy on both sides with the main fleet. However, at this moment the battle line consisting of the main fleet of the British Navy had collapsed. Of the ten battleships, four were sunk, four were heavily damaged, and only two still had some combat effectiveness. However, compared to the eight battleships of the 5th Fleet of the Chinese Navy, which can be counted almost unscathed, the British Navy was already at an absolute disadvantage.

The British Navy's battleship 'Nelson' was the flagship of the new battle line. by British Rear Admiral Alexander. Milne served as commander. Although, the warship commanded was only a 'Nelson-class' battleship. However, Alexander. Major General Milne was still full of confidence. The main fleet has already dragged the firepower of the battleships of the Chinese Navy, and all he has to do is to lead the fleet and use 210 mm guns to fiercely bombard the Chinese battleships. Even if the 210-mm guns were not enough to sink the Chinese battleships, only if all their superstructures were destroyed, the war would be won.

"Send a telegram to Your Excellency the Commander, we have reached the target and are ready to attack!" Alexander. Major General Milne can be described as high-spirited.

"Yes, General!" A communications officer hurriedly went to send a telegram. However, they did not get a response. At this moment, the main fleet has fallen into chaos. The sudden blow caused heavy losses to the main fleet of the British Navy. Their combat effectiveness is almost in a blank slate. If the Chinese Navy continues to attack, it can completely destroy all these battleships.

Alexander. Maj. Gen. Milne awaited Commander George Milne. Admiral Satrus's reply. But. He hadn't waited for a long time, which made him a little anxious. I couldn't help but order the communications officer to contact the flagship again. After all. The current telegraph communication still has some problems and is not very reliable. If you encounter extreme weather, it is easier to lose contact.

The battleship "Collingwood", the flagship of the British Navy, was somewhat tilted to the right because of the fact that more than 200 tons of sea water had entered. The captain asked the fleet commander, George. Admiral Satrus left the battleship Collingwood and went to other ships that were safer and safer. Or go to the 'Orlando-class' battleship. However, this was met with the help of George. Admiral Satrus's refusal.

"Your Excellency, Commander, Alexander. General Milne has sent a telegram for your next move! "Fleet Chief of Staff Thomas. Lieutenant General Maitland said. His expression was bitter. I thought I could talk to Alexander. The Nelson-class battleships led by Rear Admiral Milne laid siege to the main fleet of the Chinese Navy and thus achieved victory. But I didn't expect it to be like this.

"We've failed. If you continue to fight, you will only lose more ships. Let Alexander. Rear Admiral Milne, lead the fleet back to England! His fleet is the last of the Royal Navy's fighting power! "George. Admiral Satrus said. Although the Nelson-class battleships could not be compared to the battleships, the Nelson-class battleships had become the most powerful warships of the British Navy when all the battleships were sunk or damaged.

Thomas. Lieutenant General Maitland nodded, they failed. It is still necessary to leave a little blood for the British Royal Navy.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander!"

"General, telegram from the flagship!" Communications officer aboard the battleship 'Nelson'. With a somewhat complicated expression, he handed a telegram to Alexander. Major General Milne.

"Hmm!" Alexander. Major General Milne took the telegram and looked at it, and his face changed dramatically in an instant.

"Damn, what's going on? Is there a mistake in the telegram translation? "Alexander. Major General Milne was furious. He never expected it. The commander of the fleet actually asked him to lead the fleet back to England. Or rather, to flee back to England.

"General, there is no translation error in the telegram!" The communications officer hurriedly replied. At such a critical juncture. How could such a mistake occur?

"Send another telegram to the flagship to confirm!" Alexander. Major General Milne said through gritted teeth. He did not believe that it would be such an order. The main fleet of the mighty Royal Navy. How could it be defeated in such a short time? God must be playing a joke on him.

You must know that when he led the eight 'Nelson-class' warships on a detour, the main force of the fleet was still engaged in fierce battles with the Chinese Navy.

"Yes, General!" The communications officer had no choice but to contact the flagship again.

However, the end result is still the same. The main fleet has already suffered heavy losses, four of the ten battleships have been sunk, four have been severely damaged, and only two still have some combat effectiveness. Fleet Commander George. Admiral Satrus asked Alexander. Rear Admiral Milne led the fleet to flee the battlefield and return to England.

"Oh God! How so? How did the Royal Navy become like this? "Alexander. Major General Milne could not believe that in just half an hour, the battle had taken such a turn. The British Royal Navy, which originally had a great chance of winning, actually lost all its capital ships. However, the facts are in front of you.

"General, what should we do now?" The captain of the battleship 'Nelson' asked. The colonel's face was a little pale, and it was evident that he had not recovered from the blow. After all, the mighty main fleet suffered a crushing defeat in an extremely short time, which made everyone unbelievable. This means that the fate of the Royal Navy seems to have been decided.

"Follow the orders of His Excellency the Fleet Commander, turn around immediately and leave the battlefield!" Alexander. Major General Milne gritted his teeth and ordered. He knew that since he had been defeated, the most important thing was to try his best to escape from the battlefield and preserve more strength for the British Navy. Of course, it remains to be seen whether the escape will be successful. The Chinese Navy will certainly not let them go so lightly.

"Yes, General!" The captain of the battleship 'Nelson' nodded.

A few minutes later, the fleet of eight Nelson-class warships began to turn, and the fleet sailed northwest, preparing to flee the battlefield and wait until it had left the Chinese navy behind before returning to the British mainland.

However, their movements have always been under the observation of the Chinese Navy. The main fleet of the British Navy has become a turtle in an urn, and it is even more impossible for these 'Nelson-class' warships to escape.

"Commander, the eight 'Nelson-class' warships of the British are going to escape, and we must immediately send a fleet to pursue them!" Although the performance of the Nelson-class battleship is not very good, the displacement of 7,500 tons is not small! Vice Admiral Ye Feng, Chief of Staff of the Fleet, said. There is no doubt that these eight 'Nelson-class' battleships are also the second largest capital ships of the British Navy, and if these 'Nelson-class' ships are allowed to slip away, it will be tantamount to making the results of the Imperial Navy less perfect.

"Let cruiser formations and destroyer formations stay here and spy on the British Navy. If their light ships try to escape, sink them. If their battleships want to escape, follow them. Sink them if necessary! As for the capital ships, go after the British 'Nelson-class' battleships! Lieutenant General Lu Haipeng ordered.

If it was a lightning strike on the British Navy's 'Nelson-class' battleships with cruisers and destroyers, in case of damage, the losses would be unnecessary. On the contrary, the guns of the battleships of the Imperial Navy could easily destroy the British Navy's 'Nelson-class' battleships, and the thick armor of the capital ships could also withstand the gunfire of the British Navy's 'Nelson-class' battleships.

"Okay, Commander!" Lieutenant General Ye Feng nodded.

Soon, the Imperial Navy's four 'Western Han-class' battleships and four 'Qin-class' battleships began to accelerate to catch up with the British Navy's eight 'Nelson-class' battleships. The speed of the fleet was increased to 15 knots. The British Navy's 'Nelson-class' warships had a maximum speed of only 15 knots, and their escape speed was only 12 knots, which was three knots lower than the main fleet of the Imperial Navy.

In addition, the Imperial Navy also sent a small fleet of four 'Tiangang-class improved' destroyers to chase after at a speed of 20 knots to monitor the British Navy so that the British Navy would not escape.

After the main force of the Imperial Navy left, the remaining cruisers and destroyers, like sharks, surrounded the British Navy. Although, the British Navy still has eight 'Orlando-class' warships, and more than twenty 'Pearl-class' cruisers. In addition, there are several more 'Southampton-class' light cruisers. In numerical terms, it was no less than the cruisers and destroyers left behind by the Imperial Navy.

However, previous naval battles have proven that the British Navy's 'Orlando-class' battleships and 'Southampton-class' light cruisers are simply no match for the cruisers and destroyers of the Chinese Navy. As for the old 'Pearl-class' cruisers, they are even more negligible.

"Your Excellency, Commander, the main fleet of the Chinese went after Alexander. Major General Milne went! "Fleet Chief of Staff Thomas. Lieutenant General Maitland reported anxiously.

"Damn, those yellow-skinned monkeys are trying to kill us! They want to annihilate the Royal Navy! "George. Admiral Satrus's face turned pale. This time, the Chinese Navy obviously does not intend to give the British Navy a chance. Once these warships with a certain combat effectiveness are sunk, then the British Navy will never have a chance to turn over. (To be continued......)

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