All the changes in the British Navy, all this did not escape the eyes of the German spies.

Like the British, they built a vast network of spies in every British seaport. These spies monitored not only the sailing of warships, but also the movements of British ships.

Of course, the "improvised aircraft carrier" that has not yet been assembled has not yet begun, and due to the secrecy of the Navy, no one knows what it looks like. But they heard some scattered information and made countermeasures based on it.

The English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean in black June became a hunting ground for the "wolf pack tactics" of German submarines. The raiding ships that had been scattered by the British warships were now showing off their might. The British fleet, once protected by their naval power, has now become a meal for wolves.

The English Channel was a haven for German submarines in June, with about 60 merchant ships laden with cargo and sunk into the rough waters of the English Channel. At the same time, about 10 German submarines sank under the blow of British destroyers, and these losses were not much cared for by the Germans, who had just won the Battle of Jutland.

Without the blockage of the Skadrake Strait, the German "Ocean Fleet" was finally able to form a fleet consisting of two battleships, five battle cruisers, and dozens of other cruisers and destroyers, as planned before the war, and was active in the North Atlantic.

One of the purposes of these fleets was to cut off the trade ties between Britain and France and the Americas, and at the same time to intimidate the United States from being so quick to decide to join the big war. If there is such a desire, then it is necessary to build a navy stronger than the German "ocean fleet".

This is not something that can be achieved overnight, or when the American fleet is built and the war in Europe is over, will the Americans who are good at settling accounts do such a thing?

Once Reinhardt. Scheer was complacent about his tactical victory at sea, but it was not long before he discovered that the British "home fleet" had not collapsed as a result of the "First Battle of Jutland".

Although they were unable to blockade the Skadrake Strait again, the arrival of a large number of 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine guns and other anti-aircraft guns in their harbor also frustrated his plans to use air forces to launch air strikes on the remnants of the capital ships of the British "Home Fleet".

It is worth mentioning that Vice Admiral Speer's aide-de-camp, Felix. Feng. After being promoted, Captain Luknall rose to meet Kaiser Wilhelm under the name of nobility. Immediately he took a British three-masted schooner, named the "Sea Hawk", and drove it into the dock, where it was carefully refitted.

In doing so, he created a miracle like a mythical ship that cut off the enemy's sea transport. And because of this miracle, he will embark on an even more wonderful journey in life.

There was a rare calm between the opposing sides at sea, although the fierce fighting was nothing more than a small battle between destroyers and submarines. However, the fleets of both sides did everything they could to increase their air power at sea, and at the same time added more air defense means to their warships, and a new naval battle continued to brew.

"General Speer, I have to admit that your proposal in the Battle of Jutland Victory was correct!"

Reinhardt. As an old sailor, Scheer had a stubborn and explosive character, but as a German admiral, he also had the most perfect personality. These were the words he said to Vice Admiral Speer, then Commander-in-Chief of the Naval Fleet, when he was transferred to the post of Minister of the Navy.

"General Scheer, the brilliant results achieved by the 'Ocean Fleet' under your command are beyond doubt, and some small tactical mistakes cannot overshadow the slightest glimmer of this victory!"

For Speer's humility, Reinhardt. Admiral Scheer was satisfied. Otherwise, when the General Staff consulted him about the next commander of the fleet, it would not have recommended him as its successor. He winked at Speer and said a suggestive word.

"By the way, General Speer, I want to tell you that I have heard that you may not be wearing the epaulettes of the lieutenant general for long. Also, I wondered, if I could, what else could I do for the ocean fleet? ”

Speer nodded and said, "Yes, my admiral." You know, a lot of our victory came from the wolves and the sea eagles. The British, apparently, also paid attention to this, having heard that they were building aircraft carriers. Then our Sea Hawks may also need the protection of air power! ”

Because of his different identities, Reinhardt already knows some "inside information". Scheer nodded. Moreover, he was satisfied that his former subordinates, and now the commander of the Ocean Fleet, were able to pay so much attention to the changes in the means of naval warfare.

"There will be a way, we will have a way to solve this problem, and I promise it will be soon. We're already refitting those makeshift ships that used to be used by the Seahawks, and we seem to be buying a new long-range fighter, and I think the main thing you should do is the training of new pilots and the replenishment of your flight team. ”

"Yes General, I will do as you tell me!"

Vice Admiral Speer looked at Reinhardt, who had a white beard in front of him. Scheer** made a military salute and accepted his order loudly. He wanted the sea in front of him to understand that he had great respect for him.

"The British are impatient, and I'm almost certain they'll be back soon. I know you will not disappoint us, General I am waiting for your good news in Berlin! ”

Reinhardt. Scheer said, and after returning the military salute with the same solemn expression, he stretched out his hands again.

"Goodbye!"

"Goodbye, my general!"

Vice Admiral Speer also stretched out his hand, and the two of them only had respect and respect for each other in their expressions and eyes. It's as if they never had a quarrel, never those unpleasant experiences.

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While both sides of the naval battle were preparing for a long and sufficient battle and were planning to win the next naval battle, both sides of the land front were ready for the next major war.

The Battle of the Somme, where tanks made their debut, is about to show a new face to the world.

Fast forward until June 24, 1916, when the weather in Europe was already summer. The rainy season has completely passed, the mud on the ground has gradually solidified, and the weather in the air is always mostly windy and sunny.

The British and French assault corps had already reached their command positions, and they were quite well stocked with fuel and ammunition. Now is the time to give an account to his officers, as they have convened the first meeting of the joint offensive.