Chapter 398: A War of Words (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
"General, what should we do now? The main forces of the Germans came. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 infoThe German light cruiser, which had damaged us, also escaped. ”
"Bastard! Let the Germans hand over the light cruiser that deliberately rammed us. Their actions are a total provocation against the Republic of America. The captain of that light cruiser must be handed over to us for trial! Admiral Fletcher ordered with a dark face.
The flagship was damaged, which was a slap in the face for the US Navy and even the US government. If there is no indication at all, where will their faces be placed!
"Yes, General." The staff officer nodded, and immediately went to telegraph. However, he did not think that the Germans would do so. Judging by the fact that the Germans had just dared to directly ram their flagship, we can see how arrogant and arrogant the German Navy was.
It's just that Admiral Fletcher has already given the order, and he can only obey it.
On the battlecruiser "Mackensen", the flagship of the German Navy's broken fleet, Vice Admiral Speepe was in a very good mood. Although, the fleets of both sides are still facing off. But in any case, the German Navy clearly had the upper hand.
"General, Erich? Lieutenant General Raeder asked to return. When they hit the flagship of the Americans, their own losses were not small, and they needed to return home for repairs. The staff officer reported to Lieutenant General Spee.
"Well, allow them to return. Also, send a destroyer to follow them back. Lieutenant General Spee ordered. Naturally, this was done to prevent the Americans from making any petty moves.
"Yes, General."
"General, the Americans, claiming that our light cruiser 'Königsberg' rammed their flagship for no reason, demanded that we apologize to them, and that the light cruiser 'Königsberg' and Erich? Captain Raeder handed them over! The communications officer reported to Lieutenant General Spee.
"Ridiculous! Tell the Americans that they are trying to force their way into our no-sail zone, and this is a provocation to the German Reich. The light cruiser "Königsberg" acted in order to protect the interests of the German Reich, and it is absolutely impossible for us to combine the light cruiser "Königsberg" with Erich? Captain Raeder gave it to them to dispose of. Lieutenant General Spee said.
"Yes, General." The communications officer immediately went to send a telegram.
The German Navy's tough reply made Admiral Fletcher furious. However, he had no other way than to curse a few words and vent his anger. Who put them at a complete disadvantage right now? If further radical actions are taken, the contradictions will be intensified, and even lead to misfire. And this is exactly what the United States is trying to avoid.
The fleets of the two sides, separated by more than ten kilometers, through telegrams, you go back and forth to accuse each other, and there is a big war of words. However, it also strictly restrains the troops to avoid provocative acts that escalate the conflict. Obviously, neither side wants to further escalate the situation, and both the Americans and the Germans who have taken advantage are unanimous in this respect.
The news that the light cruiser "Königsberg" of the German Navy had rammed and damaged the battleship "Nevada", the flagship of the US fleet, was also reported to China at the first time.
"Haha! Good job. Your Excellency Marshal, Erich? Lieutenant Colonel Raeder is a talent! I think his actions are commendable. I suggest that he be commended. And, promote him to an even more important position! Qin Tian laughed.
Erich? Who Raeder was, of course Qin Tian knew, it was the admiral of the Third Reich, who was in charge of the German Navy after World War I for fifteen years. Of course, in another time and space, the navy of the Third Reich was not very strong, far inferior to the army and air force, so that they did not have many records in the war. However, gold will always shine. In this plane, Erich? Raeder, too, showed his talents. Such a talent, Qin Tian naturally wants to reuse it.
"Well, Your Highness. Erich? Lieutenant Colonel Raeder is indeed a rare talent. He had already returned with the light cruiser 'Königsberg'. When he returned home, the Admiralty would reward him and promote him to the rank. Marshal Count Tirpitz said.
"How's it going? Are the Americans still confronting us? Qin Tian asked.
"The Americans haven't withdrawn yet, and they don't look like they're going to give up."
"Humph! They're just putting on a show. If they were to attack, they wouldn't have the guts again. Qin Tian snorted coldly, he was very unimpressed by the Americans' approach.
"Still, Your Highness. The U.S. government will certainly protest against us once again. Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary must be busy again. Marshal Count Tirpitz said.
"Haha! In this war, we have to find something for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to do, right? Otherwise, wouldn't they be too idle? As for the protests of the Americans, simply ignore them. If protests had worked, there wouldn't have been so much strife. Qin Tian couldn't help but laugh.
The so-called protest is just because the strength is not as good as others, so they make a very angry appearance. Isn't that the same way for the future generations of China? After being bullied, I always protested. It's just that it doesn't seem to work at all. People still bully us. Therefore, the strength of freedom itself has become stronger, so that others dare not bully us anymore, this is the last word. Those weak protests, let's come a few times!
True, soon the United States expressed a serious protest to the German government on the grounds that a battleship of the German Navy deliberately rammed the flagship of the American fleet. The U.S. ambassador to Germany has repeatedly questioned Imperial Foreign Secretary von Lee. Kidren? Wahit. US Secretary of State Brian even summoned the German ambassador to the United States one after another to express the attitude of the US Government.
It's just that it's useless at all. The two sides are still constantly accusing and fighting war of words. The real role is almost nonexistent.
Of course, the U.S. government was also very angry that the battleship 'Nevada' was hit and damaged. Woodrow? When President Wilson learned the news, he smashed one of his favorite coffee cups. In his view, the US fleet's actions this time were just a show to deceive the people at home. If the Germans cooperated, the matter would have passed. But who knows, the Germans not only did not cooperate, but also took the harshest counterattack. Which makes Woodrow? President Wilson felt as if he had been slapped in the face.