Just as Wilhelm II fully supported the Emperor's plan of the German Army, when Wilhelm II decided to rely on the navy to win the war, he still gave the help he could, from the distribution of materials to the replenishment of troops, everything was tilted towards the navy as much as possible, and in order to create a more favorable condition for the German High Seas Fleet and disperse the strength of the Entente fleet, Germany also asked the Allied Mediterranean Fleet to increase its action in the near future. By completely cutting off France's direct ties with North Africa, the Entente was forced to reorganize the Mediterranean Fleet. From the Kaiser's point of view, he has made it as convenient as possible for the Navy, and the rest is up to the High Seas Fleet!

Although the German High Seas Fleet managed to win many victories in the three-year contest, their enemy, the British Grand Fleet, was still strong, and its strength was still faintly superior to its German counterparts. Scheer and others carefully counted all the belongings of the British Royal Navy, 5 Queen Elizabeth-class battleships, 5 revenge-class battleships, 5 super-dreadnoughts equipped with guns, 1 Tiger battlecruiser, 2 Amsterdam-type fast battleships, 2 overseas collar type fast battleships (China's foreign trade type super dreadnought) plus 6 dreadnoughts. A full 26 capital ships of various kinds! What's even more terrifying is that the opponent has 10 super dreadnoughts equipped with 15-inch guns...... And Germany has only 4 of them! Although. …。

However, the Germans seemed to have the Izmail class and the Bismarck class being stronger, but the opponent was only 22 to 20 from the point of view of super-dreadnought. The two sides are half a catty and eight taels. Britain has more 15-inch gun-carrying ships, but the 14-inch super-dreadnought is weaker than Germany. It's hard to say who is stronger. And the British also had 6 more dreadnoughts. 6 ships! But it's already the time when the strength of the two sides is the closest! According to the consistent strategy of the German Navy, since the gap has been narrowed to this extent. Just copy the guy, but with the entry of the United States into the war, the Germans hesitated.

Although in the eyes of the outside world, the performance of the US Navy can be described as tragic, during the Spanish-American War, it was defeated by the Spanish fleet at the doorstep of the United States, and it was beaten by the Chinese Navy in the exchange of fire on Saipan that happened not long ago. The most elite New Mexico was badly damaged. And the other party is almost fine. However, in the eyes of these naval veterans, the US Navy is not as unbearable as people think, and even its performance in the Spanish-American War is actually commendable.

"The U.S. Navy is the only fleet that has been besieged by the world's top three naval powers." Scheer once half-jokingly said to his subordinates, not to mention that the equipment level of the Spanish fleet in the Spanish-American War was almost the highest standard at the same time. Even the quality of the commander is absolutely impeccable! Let's take a look at the lineup at that time. Yang Yonglin later became the commander of the Huaxia Navy, and Jericho and Schell were in charge of the Grand Fleet and the German High Seas Fleet, respectively. It can be said that the U.S. Navy in the Spanish-American War was almost a confrontation with these greatest admirals of the future, and although they were still immature at the time, their level was already quite high. There was no shortage of bright spots in the U.S.-Spanish War, and if it was commanded by Majifen, who was experienced in actual combat, the result was not certain. And after the end of the Spanish-American War, the Spanish fleet was also crippled. Therefore, although the Americans lost, they were not ashamed to lose..........

As for the Saipan firefight? It can only be said that the Longwu-class battleships are too good. Every shot was a success, although it seemed humiliating for New Mexico to be beaten violently. But at the same time, in the decisive battle in the Mediterranean, two British battleships were also sunk by the Longxiang, and everyone was quite miserable, and it was not a shame to be defeated. And even the Germans themselves did not believe that the Bismarck-class battleships would gain an advantage in the fight against the Ryuwu-class battleships. Within the Navy, it is believed that the two sides are at most five or five open. …。

More importantly, the current US Navy is in the hands of Magifin! After the events on Saipan. Magifin spent more than a year improving the American fleet! Up to now, the Germans naturally could not evaluate this enemy with old eyes, and when Magiffen commanded the American fleet to kill him, the Germans had to devote 120 percent of their energy to facing this enemy.

Although the Kaiser has privately stated many times that the Italian-led Mediterranean Fleet will cooperate with the actions of the High Seas Fleet, the Kaiser cannot guarantee how the Italians will cooperate and how effective the cooperation will be. After all, he is the Kaiser. Not the Emperor of Italy, and even if it is the Emperor of Italy, he may not be able to manage the affairs of the front line, and about the actions of the American fleet, Scheer and others can be said to be quite concerned, almost every day. Scheer will ask the intelligence services to report on the movements of the American fleet they have collected, a whole 11 super dreadnoughts! And these ultra-dreadnoughts are not weaker than the king class, at least on paper! The Americans don't pursue speed, but their protection and firepower are absolutely top-notch, don't think that New Mexico is weak if it can be beaten by the dragon...... Replace the king and Caesar with the same kneel in the face of Long Wu's 15-inch heavy bomb! And since it has been improved for more than 1 year. Anyway, there will be an improvement in performance!. …。

If the Americans directly threw this fleet into the North Sea, then Sher and the others could only go back to wash and sleep, and if they went out, they would die! Of course, this possibility is relatively small, and the most likely is that the American fleet will enter the Mediterranean Sea with the French fleet to deal with the Mediterranean fleet of the Central Powers, but at the same time the question arises, will the Italians have the ability to fight such a powerful fleet? After the last war, the Allied Mediterranean Fleet only had 12 capital ships left, while the other side had 14 super dreadnoughts, 7 of which were equipped with 12 14-inch guns! This firepower density on paper can top a half-Caesar!

The German Admiralty once asked the Italians whether the Italian Navy would be able to repeat the glory of the previous two engagements if the American Navy entered the war, and Tycho replied very clearly. Hardly! If there were only 11 American super-dreadnoughts, the Italians could still try, but with the addition of the French fleet, Tycho said that the probability of success was too low, and once the American fleet entered the Mediterranean, the Italian navy was unwilling to fight it unless it was absolutely necessary.

On the one hand, Schell wanted the Italians to make a big move in the Mediterranean in order to attract the American fleet firmly in the Mediterranean, and on the other hand, why didn't Tycho want the German High Seas Fleet to fight the British in the North Sea and then cause the American fleet to go north? What is an ally? Sometimes it's not just about cooperation, it's also about calculation! Moreover, the Italians did have a full excuse, because of the bad relations between Germany and China, China's aid to the Allies was greatly reduced, especially the supply of various technical equipment and accessories was greatly reduced. It seriously affected the restoration of the combat effectiveness of Italian warships, especially the Longxiang. So in a short time the Italian navy was not inclined to a decisive ..........

And while the Germans and Italians were arguing over who would strike first, the British and Americans were arguing about how to fight, and compared with the German and Italian sides beginning to play tricks, the Entente seemed to have set the tone of action, that is, first south and then north, the American fleet first went to the Mediterranean to defeat the Allied fleet, and then concentrated its forces into the North Sea to deal with the German fleet together.

Perhaps because newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, or perhaps because the U.S. Navy is confident in its own strength and the success of its long-term training, the U.S. fleet under the command of Magifin quickly headed for France and will join the French fleet in the Mediterranean Sea at the right time. At this time, Simms, who was guilty of meritorious service as his deputy, had asked Magifen more than once, why was he so impatient? Because as a high-level executive, he knew very well that in the letter from home, he did not want this fleet, which had taken nearly 20 years to cultivate, to go into battle like this. The navy is no better than the army, and it is very slow to replenish in the event of heavy casualties. …。

"I always had a hunch that the situation in the north might not be as good as the British thought, and if I remember correctly, the six German dreadnoughts seem to have never been to sea since the Battle of Jutland. What is the reason for this? Ma Jifen said with some concern..........

Although the British lost the Battle of Jutland, the German navy suffered heavy losses, and all the capital ships were wounded. The repair cycle was quite long, and the German Rapid Fleet then took part in the battle with the Russian fleet and was defeated by General Thomas, two Moltke-class fast battleships were once again close to the dock, and the Germans completed four more Bismarck-class battleships during the year...... In the last months of last year, the German Navy was engaged in the encirclement and suppression of the Russian Navy, and the German High Seas Fleet actually had a very high dispatch rate last year, and the task of repairing and maintaining warships was also very heavy. These six battleships may not have been completely repaired, right? ”

"Besides, from another point of view, it seems that these old warships are not needed to besiege the Russian fleet, and the Germans have 14 super dreadnoughts, which can completely destroy the Russian fleet several times." Sims looked at Magifin, who had a somewhat gloomy face, and said.

"Is it going to take 1 year?" Magiffen asked rhetorically.

"Your Excellency Mr. Lieutenant General. What's been wrong with you lately? You've said that more than 5 times a month! Our intelligence network and the intelligence of the British have repeatedly stated that these ships did not appear in naval battles, one was in the dock of the harbor. Besides, isn't it 6 dreadnoughts? What is there to be afraid of? The Germans' 12-inch guns could not even sink the British paper-skin dreadnought. Sims really couldn't understand why Magifin was obsessed with these six dreadnoughts, and years of fighting had already told the world that the 12-inch guns were of very limited use as dreadnoughts, and why Magifin didn't focus on behemoths like the Bismarck and the Longxiang. It's a team that pays attention to these small boats. …。

"They're modding, it must be! They are modifying, just like what Huaxia did back then! Time is definitely enough, 1 year! This matter must be told to the Admiralty, and also to the British, so that they can take precautions in advance, if these battleships go from 12-inch guns to 350 heavy guns, it will be terrible! Maggiffin said suddenly.

"It is advisable to contact the country first, not to establish direct contact with the British, as this is not in accordance with the rules. Sims immediately dissuaded.

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