Chapter 736: A False Alarm
The sun slowly sinks into the sea level, and the red sunset is reflected on the sea, which is very beautiful. However, the wreckage of the battleship floating on the surface of the sea, as well as the dead sailors of the island nation, have completely destroyed these aesthetics.
The smell of gunsmoke and blood in the air had not yet dissipated.
"Win, General, we won. The combined fleet of the Navy of the island nation no longer exists! Major General Maofu looked high-spirited.
Although the combined fleet of island nations also escaped some destroyers, those destroyers are no longer a cause for concern. The vital forces of the island's navy can be said to have been wiped out in this war. Next, if the island navy wants to rise again, it will take a lot of time to rebuild.
"Yes, we won! We are halfway to our task. The next step is to force the government of the island country to admit defeat! Lieutenant General Spee said.
"The war has reached this point, and their navy has lost. Next, do they still have the capital to compete with us? "Rear Admiral Maofu is an optimistic mission, and by this time, the island navy should choose to admit defeat. Because they no longer have the strength to continue fighting.
"No, I think there's a good chance they'll keep going. You have no experience in the Far East and do not understand what a strange people the islanders are. They are very paranoid, and they will never back down from what they have decided. Unless, the price is so great that they can't imagine it. Otherwise, they'll keep going. Lieutenant General Spee said.
"General, do you mean, we still have to continue to attack the coastal cities of the island nation?" Major General Maofu asked. If they could, it is estimated that none of them would make such a choice.
"Yes, we have to prepare for the worst." Lieutenant General Spee said.
"General, if the people of the island are really obsessed, then we can't be blamed. What we have given them a chance is that they themselves do not cherish it, and we cannot be blamed for this, only themselves! Since the people of the island nation themselves do not value their lives, why should we worry about this? Whatever they are! Major General Maofu said.
Lieutenant General Shi Pei thought about it, and it was indeed the same truth.
"By the way, those sailors of the island country who fell into the water still refuse to accept our rescue?" Lieutenant General Spee asked.
Because many warships of the combined fleet of island countries were sunk, there were also many sailors who fell into the water. However, they were very backbone and refused the rescue of the German expeditionary fleet. It is better to drown at sea than to board the enemy's warship.
"Yes, General. They're really stubborn. The battle is over. Although they were defeated, it was not because of them, but because we were too strong. But they want to atone for their sins by ending their lives, and it's terrible! Major General Maofu said.
"Indeed, the islanders are such a terrible people! However, even if this is the case, if they dare to be enemies of the Empire, the final fate will be very tragic. Lieutenant General Spee said.
"Yes, General. I'm convinced of that! Major General Maofu nodded repeatedly.
"General, telegram from the convoy!" A staff officer suddenly reported to them.
"What's going on?" Lieutenant General Spee asked.
"The convoy has been attacked by the islanders!" said the staff officer.
"What?"
Lieutenant General Shi Pei and Major General Mao Fu were taken aback. As an expeditionary fleet, they now do not have any supply points in the East, so they cannot get any supplies. If the convoy's transports were sunk, they would probably have to retreat immediately. At the same time, they had to ask the country to immediately send a new transport ship to rescue them. Otherwise, once they run out of fuel, food and water, their fate can be imagined.
It was in this regard that Vice Admiral Spee did not let the transport fleet act together with the main fleet. Although acting with the main fleet, you can get the protection of the main fleet. However, in the heat of battle, the main fleet did not take care of them at all. Transport ships are extremely fragile, and often a single shell can hit them hard. The survivability on the battlefield is undoubtedly the lowest. Therefore, Vice Admiral Spee let the transport fleet go into hiding in order to avoid being discovered by the island navy.
Unexpectedly, it was found by the island navy.
"General, our convoy is under attack by the navies of the island nation. However, the fleet escorting the transport fleet has already crushed the island navy. So, the convoy is safe and sound! The staff officer continued.
"Damn! You almost caused me to have a heart attack! Major General Maofu yelled.
Lieutenant General Shi Pei also looked depressed, he was scared enough just now. If something happens to the convoy, then their operation against the island nation will have to be suspended. This will be very disadvantageous for Germany. Germany was so far away from the island nation that it would take a lot of time to send another fleet to the East. Who knows what the islanders will toss Southeast Asia into when the time comes!
"General, you didn't ask clearly!" The staff officer was a little aggrieved.
"Okay, what the hell is going on?" Lieutenant General Spee asked.
"Two hours ago, a formation of six destroyers from the Navy of the island nation spotted the convoy. They then attacked. But we have two light cruisers and six destroyers to escort us! As a result, the destroyer formation of the navy of this island country fell into bad luck. In the fierce battle, we sank two ships and severely damaged one. Most of the remaining three ships were also injured. It is because of this that they retreated! The staff officer continued.
"Fortunately, the main force of the island nation's navy is in the Combined Fleet. If they find out that there are more cruisers or even armored cruisers in the formation of our transport fleet, we are finished! Major General Maofu said.
Lieutenant General Shi Pei also nodded with palpitations. Such a result is really too thrilling.
"God bless the German Empire! However, for the sake of insurance, it is better to strengthen the escort strength of the transport fleet. Let the Moltke and the ships escorting the Moltke move together with the convoy! The Moltke's combat power did not suffer any losses, so if the islanders wanted to continue to attack the transport fleet, it would be impossible. Lieutenant General Spee ordered.
"Yes, General, I'll arrange it at once." Major General Maugf nodded.