Chapter 418: The Fleet Goes to Sea (Asking for a Monthly Pass)

On the evening of March 19, 1915, at the Wilhelmshaven Naval Base, Germany. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. biqUgE怂 ļ½‰ļ½Žļ½†ļ½

Emperor Wilhelm II, Crown Prince Qin Tian, Imperial Chancellor Bernhardt? Feng? Bilow, Field Marshal of Count Tirpitz, Minister of the Imperial Navy, Minister of the Imperial Army and Chief of the General Staff von Brown? Legal entity Marshal Ken Hein......

The leaders and rulers of the empire gathered in Wilhelmshaven. They had only one purpose, and that was to see off the Imperial Navy's High Seas Fleet. This time, the Imperial Navy's High Seas Fleet was to go to the North Sea, looking for an opportunity for a decisive battle with the British Navy. Whether Germany can pull Britain off the throne of world hegemony in one fell swoop will be crucial.

In the port, warships are ready to leave the port. The boiler has burned up and is beginning to accumulate steam. Officers and men in white navy uniforms lined up on the deck. This moment was an extremely important day for the entire German Navy. Because, starting today, they will reinvent history.

"Officers and men of the Imperial Navy, I am your Emperor. You are about to go to a decisive battle with the British Navy for the sake of the German Empire. I sincerely wish you every victory in this battle. It took decades for the Imperial Navy to develop to the present. We had been suppressed by the British all the time. Now, at last, we have what it takes to challenge the British. I trust that God will bless us! The German Empire will win! "Wilhelm II announced to the officers and men of the High Seas Fleet of the Imperial Navy.

Germany, the world's top power, has always been unhappy with what has happened to it. Because it was already 1870 when Germany was reunified. By the time they rose, the world had been carved up by Britain, France and other countries. Therefore, Germany has strong strength, but it has obtained very few colonies, which is completely inconsistent with Germany's strength. Therefore, Germany has always wanted to redivide the world through war.

Of course, this is also a great benefit for ordinary citizens. If Germany could win the war, the country would have been able to reap enormous benefits. The lives of the people will also be improved as a result. Therefore, the German people also support Germany in fighting this war. This also made the soldiers participate in this battle with great enthusiasm. They also hope to be glorified through this battle.

Wilhelm II's speech ended quickly. The officers and men of the Imperial Navy burst into enthusiastic cheers.

"Long live Your Majesty! The German Empire will win! ā€

As the strength of the German Navy became stronger and stronger, the Royal Navy was repeatedly beaten down, which made the officers and men of the German Navy more and more confident in this naval battle. Almost all the officers and men of the Navy thought that they would be able to win this battle.

The departure ceremony was soon over, and the warships of the High Seas Fleet, in accordance with the predetermined formation, sailed out of the military port and into the North Sea.

At this moment, the sun is sinking into the sea. The afterglow of the setting sun, sprinkled on these warships, is very spectacular and shocking.

These ships of the German Navy's High Seas Fleet, because there were too many of them, were grouped. The 1st Battleship Detachment, consisting of five 'Bavaria-class' battleships, Reinhardt? Admiral Scheer, who also served as the commander of the detachment.

The 2nd Battleship Detachment, consisting of five 'King-class' battleships, was commanded by Rear Admiral Schmidt.

The 3rd Battleship Detachment, consisting of five 'Caesar-class' battleships, was commanded by Rear Admiral Inglehardt.

The 4th Battleship Detachment, consisting of five 'Helgoland-class' battleships, was commanded by Rear Admiral Maugf.

The 5th Battleship Detachment, consisting of four 'Nassau-class' battleships, was commanded by Rear Admiral Berdick.

The 1st Battlecruiser Detachment, consisting of three 'Mackensen-class' battleships and three 'Blucher-class' battleships, was commanded by Vice Admiral Hipper.

The 2nd Battlecruiser Detachment, consisting of three 'D-Verblinger-class' battleships and three 'Moltke-class' battlecruisers, was commanded by Vice Admiral Spee.

In addition to the capital ships, there were several detachments of cruisers, destroyers, and so on.

Of course, as the main force of the fleet, and the decisive force in this naval battle, it was still the main fleet composed of those battleships and battlecruisers. Cruisers and destroyers were more likely to serve as reconnaissance and protection in this war.

If necessary, they can also launch lightning strikes to attack enemy fleets. The naval guns of these small and medium-sized warships pose no threat to the capital ships. However, the heavy torpedoes they carried were capable of posing a mortal threat to the capital ship.

The ships of the High Seas Fleet, large and small, are more than 120 ships combined, which is much more than in another time and space.

Of course, the total number is less than that of the British Navy's Grand Fleet. Although the Royal Navy suffered heavy losses in many naval battles. But emaciated camels are bigger than horses. The foundation of the Royal Navy still exists. In addition, in terms of small and medium-sized warships, the British Navy undoubtedly has an advantage. Of course, this is only a numerical advantage. In terms of performance, the existence of Qin Tian, a guy similar to cheating, has greatly improved the performance of not only the capital ships of the German Navy, but also the performance of these small and medium-sized warships. So, although the British Royal Navy has a numerical advantage. But when it really comes to fighting, they can't take advantage of anything at all.

After the departure of the High Seas Fleet from Wilhelmshaven, two aircraft carriers of the German Navy, which were secret weapons, also departed. They crossed the Kiel Canal to Wilhelmshaven, where they sailed into the North Sea under the cover of darkness. A total of 24 fighters and 72 torpedo aircraft were carried on board the two aircraft carriers. Although, such a force may not play a big role in this naval battle. However, this is the first time that an aircraft carrier has participated in real combat. When everyone's eyes were still on the capital ships such as battleships and battle cruisers, Qin Tian had already regarded aircraft carriers as the future development direction of the navy.

The movements of the German Navy's High Seas Fleet have always been taken seriously. Countries are watching. Although, by the time the High Seas Fleet went to sea, it was already evening. German intelligence services have also strengthened secrecy measures. However, the news of the mass departure of the German High Seas Fleet from the port became known.

Suddenly, the countries of the world became nervous. They knew that between Britain and Germany, there would be a battle between the winners and losers to decide who would be the supremacy of the seas.