In addition to 4 battleship detachments, the German High Seas Fleet had a detachment of heavy cruisers, light cruisers and destroyers. Of course, from the point of view of combat power, 4 battleship detachments equipped with giant ship cannons are the real main force of the high seas fleet. In the future decisive battle with the Chinese Navy, the four battleship detachments will be the main force in the decisive battle. As long as these battleships sank the battleships of the Chinese Navy, the High Seas Fleet would be able to achieve victory.

There were two detachments of heavy cruisers of the German High Seas Fleet. The 1st Heavy Cruiser Detachment led by Rear Admiral Leo consisted of a total of 8 'Prussian-class' heavy cruisers. The 2nd Heavy Cruiser Detachment, led by Rear Admiral Diem, also had eight 'Prussian-class' heavy cruisers.

The High Seas Fleet of the German Navy had 4 detachments of light cruisers. They were the 1st Light Cruiser Detachment under Rear Admiral Luca, the 2nd Light Cruiser Detachment under Rear Admiral Finn, the 3rd Light Cruiser Detachment under Rear Admiral John, and the 4th Light Cruiser Detachment under Rear Admiral Felix. Each detachment had eight 'Hamburg-class' light cruisers or 'hamburg-class improved' light cruisers.

The destroyer detachment of the High Seas Fleet has six. They were the 1st Destroyer Detachment under Colonel Louis, the 2nd Destroyer Detachment under Colonel Paul, the 3rd Destroyer Detachment under Colonel Maxim, the 4th Destroyer Detachment under Colonel Julian, the 5th Destroyer Detachment under Colonel Nicholas and the 6th Destroyer Detachment under Colonel Mera. Each destroyer detachment has a total of eight Kiel-class destroyers or improved Kiel-class destroyers.

Thus, the main force of the entire German Navy's high seas fleet was 28 battleships. 16 heavy cruisers, 32 light cruisers and 48 destroyers, a total of 134 battleships. In addition to these battleships. There are also supply ships as well as torpedo boats, etc.

"Gentlemen, the Chinese are already aggressively attacking us. The German Reich had reached its most critical moment. The duty of the German Navy's High Seas Fleet was to stand up at this time and launch a large-scale decisive battle against the Chinese Navy, striving to defeat the Chinese Navy and gain sea supremacy, so as to defend the German Empire. I hope that you will be able to fight in the future naval battles. Get the win! "The Minister of the Navy, Prince Felix, also showed up for this pre-war meeting. This is very likely to be the last battle for the German Navy. If, of course, they can defeat the 5th Fleet of the Chinese Navy. Especially if the 5th Fleet of the Chinese Navy is defeated at a small cost, then there will be a turning point.

All the officers looked at Prince Felix, who knew their duty since the day of the birth of the High Seas Fleet. What challenges the Chinese Navy is maritime supremacy. This is the goal of the High Seas Fleet. Right now. The time has come for the High Seas Fleet to become stronger. Although the enemy is still strong. However, the officers of the High Seas Fleet believed that this was already their best chance. Before the main forces of the 1st Fleet of the Chinese Navy arrived in Europe, the strength of the two sides was almost the same. This battle will be a fair battle, and it will also be the only chance for the German Navy to defeat the Chinese Navy. If this opportunity is missed, there may never be another such opportunity in the future.

"Next, I command. Three days later. That is, on the evening of August 23, the main forces of the High Seas Fleet left Wilhelmshaven. Access to the North Sea. Prepare for a decisive battle with the 5th Fleet of the Chinese Navy. When everyone returned, they prepared their detachments. Three days later it was time for the decisive battle. "said the commander of the High Seas Fleet, Admiral Philip. Because the North Sea is too small, as long as the High Seas Fleet enters the North Sea, it will inevitably meet the 5th Fleet of the Chinese Navy. And when the time comes, it will definitely be a large-scale decisive battle between the two sides.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander!" The generals all replied excitedly. The war has begun, and they, the officers of the navy, also hope to be able to establish meritorious service in the war and fight for the fate of the country.

The German Navy's High Seas Fleet was intensively preparing for the war. Three days later, it was the day of their decisive battle. They have been waiting for this day for many years. Now, the decisive battle is finally about to begin. Everyone was very excited, but at the same time there was some worry. After all, this time the enemy is too strong. That's the Chinese navy, which dominates all the world's oceans! However, the German Navy's High Seas Fleet also had a lot of confidence in itself. After all, their fleet, both in size and combat power, is not at all inferior to the 5th Fleet of the Chinese Navy. With a little luck, you should be able to defeat the 5th Fleet of the Chinese Navy. As for the 1st Fleet of the Chinese Navy, how much combat power will be left of the fleet that has traveled from China to Western Europe? At the beginning, the British Navy's expedition to the South Seas was soon destroyed by the Chinese Navy? This led to the rapid rise of the Chinese navy, which led to the demise of the British.

It can be said that the defeat of the 5th Fleet of the Chinese Navy was the first difficulty faced by the German Navy. It is also the most difficult difficulty. If it can be won, then there is basically not much suspense in this naval battle. The German Navy will thoroughly prevail in the war situation.

While the German Navy's High Seas Fleet was preparing for war, the Chinese Navy's 5th Fleet also felt that a major war was coming. Therefore, Admiral Lu Haipeng, commander of the 5th Fleet, has long issued an order for combat readiness, and the entire 5th Fleet has entered the highest state of combat readiness. All the warships of the 51st and 52nd fleets were assembled in Scarpa Bay. And, according to the fierce battle that was about to break out, it was regrouped.

"Old Lou! The showdown between us and the German Navy seems to be about to begin! I could already smell the smoke in the air. Admiral Ye Feng, chief of staff of the 5th Fleet, said. Although, the big war is coming. However, he, the chief of staff of the fleet, did not have any anxiety or worry, but looked calm and light. After all, the 5th Fleet has also been preparing for this day for a long time. Especially when the 5th Fleet placed its headquarters in Scapa Bay, it was already destined for such a day. Although the 5th Fleet is only half the strength of the Chinese Navy, it is also strong and strong, and it is not worse than the German Navy. If the two sides had a decisive battle, the 5th Fleet would not necessarily lose. Therefore, the 5th fleet is ready and is not afraid of the outbreak of war at all.

"Of course, the plans of the Germans on land were defeated. This means that they can only turn the tide in other ways. And the German Navy, undoubtedly, became the only hope. However, if the German Navy wants to gain sea supremacy in the North Sea and even in the eastern Atlantic, it must defeat us. It can be said that this showdown between us and the German Navy is inevitable. Admiral Lu Haipeng said with a smile. After years of accumulation, Admiral Lu Haipeng is no longer young, and he is no longer as frizzy as he was at the beginning.

"Of course, this is the only chance left for the German Navy. Otherwise, if part of the capital ships of the 1st Fleet escorting the transport fleet arrived, there would be no hope for the German Navy. The Mediterranean Sea was already under the control of the Spanish Navy, and the shipping routes were once again unimpeded. If the Germans are to fight us, they will have to do so in the near future. Shall we stay in harbor and wait until some of the capital ships of the 1st Fleet arrive before we fight the Germans? Or did we set off as soon as the Germans left Hong Kong? Admiral Ye Feng asked.

If we wait until some of the capital ships of the 1st Fleet arrive, this will undoubtedly have a better chance of victory. However, this does not quite fit the style of the Chinese Navy. The Chinese Navy has always paid attention to the fact that the brave wins when they meet on a narrow road. Since the German Navy wants a decisive battle, how can the Chinese Navy be afraid of them when the strength is almost equal?

Besides, the 5th Fleet is only half the strength of the Chinese Navy. Even if the 5th Fleet is exhausted, there will still be a 1st Fleet. It will not be so easy for the German Navy to eat the 5th Fleet. At most, it's just a pyrrhic victory. Even then, the Imperial Navy won the war. Not to mention, over time, the Imperial Navy's superiority will grow. The Germans were destined to lose this war.

"If the Germans are going to fight a decisive battle, how can we disappoint them? Let's fight for a complete defeat of the German Navy in this battle and break the backbone of the Germans! A hideous smile appeared on the corner of Admiral Lu Haipeng's mouth.

Admiral Ye Feng nodded, the 5th Fleet of the Chinese Navy and the High Seas Fleet of the German Navy are of equal strength, and they are fully capable of defeating the German Navy in one fell swoop. Of course, there are too many factors that determine the victory or defeat of the sea. Until the outcome of the naval battle is known, it is unrealistic to assert that victory will be won. However, there is no doubt that the 5th Fleet of the Chinese Navy does have the strength to defeat the German Navy's High Seas Fleet.

The lead ships of the 5th Fleet of the Chinese Navy are no worse than the German Navy's High Seas Fleet in terms of size and combat power. What's more, the 5th Fleet of the Imperial Navy also secretly equipped four 'Mingkai-class' battleships before the 1st Fleet, which is the killer feature of the 5th Fleet of the Imperial Navy.

"Is the 5th battleship detachment well hidden? Once the war starts, they will be our killer weapon. Admiral Lu Haipeng asked.

"The 5th Battleship Detachment is now concealed at a secret base in the Shetland Islands. When the main force leaves the port, they will also follow secretly. Admiral Ye Feng said.

"Well, that's good. The reconnaissance fleet and the submarine forces and the navy's reconnaissance planes were ordered to keep their eyes on the Germans with wide eyes, and they would never be allowed to slip away. Admiral Lu Haipeng said. (To be continued......)

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