On the morning of August 19, 1863, the Spanish Navy and the Ottoman Imperial Navy met in the waters more than 100 kilometers southeast of Crete in the eastern Mediterranean. The confrontation between the navies of the two countries began from this. Of course, this showdown was already predestined. Previously, when the 52nd Fleet of the Chinese Navy was still in the Mediterranean, the navy of the Ottoman Turkish Empire could only shrink into the Black Sea. However, when the 52nd Fleet of the Chinese Navy left, the Mediterranean Sea became a battleground for supremacy between the Spanish Navy and the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

The naval fleets of both countries were ready for battle at the first time, and many sailors did not even have time to eat breakfast. Of course, at this time, the cooks on the battleship had already prepared breakfast. They began to give breakfast to the sailors so that they could have the strength to fight the rest of the battle. I don't know when I'll be able to eat my next meal. Even, if they die in the ensuing naval battle, this breakfast will be their last.

The Spanish Navy was the first to turn, after all, the course was now very unfavorable for them, and if they did not turn, they would have to crash straight into the battle line of the Ottoman Turkish Imperial Navy. When the time comes, the navy of the Ottoman Turkish Empire will rain shells on the Spanish Navy with superior firepower. This would be a disaster for the Spanish Navy.

The Spanish navy began to turn southeast, parallel to the Ottoman Turkish Empire. However, under the intentional control, the distance between the two sides is constantly narrowing. At the same time, the final adjustments before the war are being made.

Twelve battleships of the Spanish Navy, lined up in a long battle line. Heavy cruisers, light cruisers and destroyers were located to the right of the battleship. Be ready to provide protection to your battleships at all times, as well as storm the battlefield to inflict lightning strikes on enemy ships. Thirteen battleships of the Navy of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. There was also a battle line, and the big ones were the two 'Caesars. Frederick III class battleship. However, the flagship battleship "Sultan", which was second in the battle line, did not rush to the front. At the beginning is another 'Caesar. Frederick III class battleship with the name "Abdul" battleship. In two 'Caesars. The Frederick III-class battleships were followed by four 'Brandenburg-class' battleships, followed by four 'Western Han-class' battleships, and finally three 'Qin-class' battleships.

The Spanish Navy was almost in the same queue, with the first four being the 'Chutang-class' battleships and the middle four being the 'Western Han-class' battleships. The last four were 'Qin-class' battleships. Both sides are aware of the inevitable decisive battle of this zombie, so the warships on both sides are taking the initiative to close the distance. Now that the decisive battle is inevitable, it is up to us to see who will emerge victorious in the decisive battle.

Three seaplanes catapulted off from the heavy cruisers of the Spanish Navy, and they were to provide artillery fire for each of the fleet's battleships of the third rank. The Spanish Navy, which was cultivated by the Chinese Empire, can be said to be in the same vein as the Chinese Imperial Navy in terms of tactics, and they all tried their best to maximize the performance of warships and the performance of various superior weapons, in order to be able to sink the opponent's warships at the minimum cost in naval battles.

Of course. Not to be outdone, on the side of the Ottoman Turks, on several battleships, observation balloons were raised, which were to provide artillery fire for the battleships of the fleet. But. As soon as the balloons were in the air, the Spanish Navy's seaplanes pounced.

"Da Da Da!" Aviation machine guns spewed out red-hot bullets, which pierced the observation balloon with a light bullet. caused a raging fire. One by one, the observation balloons fell into the sea like turkeys. The duel between the Spanish Navy and the Ottoman Imperial Turkish Navy actually began in this unique style. This surprised everyone. However, at the time of the destruction of the observation balloon of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. The officers and men of the Spanish Navy gave an earth-shattering cheer, which was undoubtedly a great boost to their morale. On the other hand, the morale of the Ottoman Turkish navy was not immune to the blow.

"Pasha, our observation balloons have all been destroyed! Those Spanish planes, like flies, stopped over our fleet! "The lieutenant general's face was a little ugly to Muhammad. Bakker. Pasha said. In this way, in the next naval battle, the Ottoman Turkish Imperial Navy will undoubtedly be at a disadvantage. After all, the Spanish Navy will definitely be more accurate after getting the artillery fire of the aircraft. This is not good news for the Ottoman Turkish Navy!

"Humph! Even so, I believe that Allah will bless us, and the final victory must be ours! "Muhammad. Bakker. Pasha said through gritted teeth. He knew that there was no way to back down. If you turn around and run away, this will be a heavy blow to the morale of the fleet. The Ottoman Turks would also lose the chance to face off against the Spanish navy and remain in the Black Sea forever until the end of the war.

Of course, this may be a good choice for the Ottoman Turkish Empire Navy. But for Muhammad. Bakker. For Pasha himself, it was a terrible choice. After all, the ambitious Abdul. Mejid I would never have allowed a man as timid as a mouse to become the commander of the Ottoman Imperial Navy. Even, the blame for the defeat will be placed on his head. When the time comes, he'll be finished. Not only is his future ruined, but he can't even save his own life. So, to the present time, Muhammad. Bakker. Pasha had no other choice but to go all the way to the dark and face off against the Spanish Navy.

Although the current situation is somewhat unfavorable for the Ottoman Turkish Empire. However, they are not without a chance of winning. After all, they had one more total number of battleships, and two more newer battleships. This will make their firepower even more powerful. With a little luck, it was not impossible to defeat the Spanish Navy.

As time passed, the distance between the two sides was getting closer. By 8:15 a.m., the distance between the two sides had narrowed to 15,000 kilometers. At this time, the battleship "Queen", the flagship of the Spanish Navy, was the first to conduct a test firing, with three triple 343-mm main guns, each firing a shell. The shells whizzed into the distance and then fell into the sea.

It is a pity that the Spanish Navy's gunnery is obviously not comparable with that of the Chinese Navy, and at a distance of 15,000 meters, the nearest impact point of the test firing is also 500 meters away. However, the seaplane quickly sent the number back to the flagship, allowing the flagship to make adjustments.

The Spanish navy began firing at this distance, although the impact point was relatively far, but it also frightened Muhammad. Bakker. Pasha jumped. After all, the Ottoman Imperial Turkish Navy has always been trained to carry out artillery shelling at a distance of less than 10,000 meters. Fifteen thousand kilometers is too far for them. If the cannon is fired at this time, the shells may not know where they will fly.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”

Subsequently, the battleship "Queen" began another test launch, and as the distance closed, the impact point of the bullet also got closer and closer to the enemy ship. Immediately afterwards, other warships also conducted test launches. Before the battleship's impact point approached the enemy ship, the battleship constantly adjusted the direction of the shelling with this slow test fire, which undoubtedly allowed the fleet to enter the role faster. Once a straddle is formed, it's time to shoot a concentrated fire.

On the battleship 'Sultan', the flagship of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, Mehmet . Bakker. Pasha's brows furrowed tightly. As the shells of the Spanish Navy fell closer and closer, his mood became heavier and heavier. After all, almost all of the Spanish navy is firing unilaterally on the current sea, which is a great impact on the morale of the Ottoman Turkish Empire's navy. If it is hit by an enemy warship, the consequences are even more disastrous.

When the distance between the two sides was only 12,000 kilometers, Muhammad. Bakker. Pasha ordered a return fire.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”

The battleship 'Sultan' opened fire first, and the four twin 343 mm on the battleship let out a roar, and eight shells weighing hundreds of kilograms roared towards the battleships of the Spanish Navy. However, because the distance is too far, the impact point is very far away from the battleships of the Spanish Navy, and it cannot pose any threat to the Spanish Navy at all.

The remaining twelve battleships of the Imperial Ottoman Turkish Navy also opened fire on the battleship 'Sultan'. For a time, the cannon roared on the sea, and the water columns rose into the sky, which was particularly spectacular.

The two ships of the Ottoman Turkish Empire's navy 'Caesar. The Frederick III-class battleships were equipped with four twin 343-mm guns, and the four Brandenburg-class battleships were equipped with three triple-mounted 305-mm guns. In 'Caesar. The battleships of the Frederick III class before the battleships of the German Imperial Navy were all imitations of the triple main guns used by the Chinese Navy. However, later they found that when this kind of main gun was fired in a salvo, it was affected by the muzzle storm, and the scattering of the projectile impact point would be relatively large, and it was not as good as the twin main gun. So, from 'Caesar. From the beginning of the Frederick III class battleships, the Ottoman Turkish navy abandoned the triple main gun and replaced it with a twin main gun.

Of course, the warships of the Chinese Empire have always used triple main guns, and the problem of the main muzzle storm has been solved. (To be continued......)

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