"It's time. We are finally going to bid farewell to the North Sea and enter a broader world.±," After attending the commissioning ceremony of the Europa and the Bremen, the commander of the German High Seas Fleet, Count Spee, was busy preparing for another

A more important thing. The countdown to the Iran strategy has entered. For the future of the German Empire and to save the face of the German Navy in the Italian War, Count Spee must take practical actions to tell the enemies and friends of the empire about the power of the German High Seas Fleet!

"Your Majesty the Emperor, your loyal High Seas Fleet will begin this unprecedented expedition in German naval history within 2 months. The High Seas Fleet will be mobilized in full force, along the North Sea, the Denmark Strait and then into the Atlantic Ocean, the Strait of Gibraltar, and finally

Arriving at the new base in Greece, this time codenamed Blazing Sky

In Operation Sword, we have to achieve two goals. The first goal is naturally to frighten the Allied Powers, including Britain and France, and the second goal is to launch a series of exercises. It is expected to take one month.

Around the time." When meeting the Kaiser, Count Spee brought out the plan he had been preparing for a long time.

"Well, very good, it's a good idea to shock the British." The Kaiser nodded with satisfaction, imagining the shock, fear and hesitation of the British when the powerful High Seas Fleet appeared in their sight.

A man who has lived with Britain's naval threat for decades

William II was finally proud at this moment, breaking the British Royal Navy's cage in the North Sea with practical actions. Thinking of this, the Kaiser couldn't help but feel a little complacent. But compared to the superficial naval parade, the Kaiser wanted to know more

German naval exercise plan.

"After entering the Atlantic Ocean, we will first practice the fleet's supply, gunnery and other daily training projects. Then we will launch a formal confrontation exercise, which is divided into two stages. The first stage is a direct confrontation exercise between aircraft carriers and the High Seas Fleet.

The eight aircraft carriers they belong to will be organized into two four-carrier battle groups for confrontation to test the effectiveness of the Imperial Navy's aircraft carrier tactics. The second phase will be between the High Seas Fleet and

The direct confrontation between the Imperial Air Force and the Imperial Air Force in the future war. In addition to facing the Allied Navy, we will also face the other party's land-based aviation. Therefore, we will launch a sea-based force with the Imperial Air Force on the Iblis Peninsula.

A confrontation exercise with land-based forces. The Air Force has expressed support for this. In this confrontation exercise, the Air Force dispatched its two aviation armies, the Empire and the Griffin." Count Spee replied.

"It's very good and very visionary. I believe that the Imperial Navy will have a better future." The Kaiser expressed his appreciation for Count Spey's plan, especially his support for the confrontation exercises within the Navy and between the Navy and the Air Force.

.So when the Kaiser signed his name on the plan, the entire German High Seas Fleet finally embarked on a journey south. And a few weeks later, a British bomber carrying out a training mission in the North Sea discovered this fleet from Kaiser Wilhelm.

A huge fleet sailed out of the port.

"I will never forget what I saw today. Even those who have seen the Royal Navy's ship review will definitely be shocked by the huge fleet in front of them! They are like a group of Teutonic warriors preparing to go into battle, each steel ship

The giant ship is like a knight holding a lance. At a glance, you can feel the killing and fighting spirit in it. The Germans have dispatched almost all their assets. Although it is impossible to tell because of the distance

I couldn’t tell the opponent’s warship model, but the huge formation of more than thirty large and medium-sized warships and dozens of destroyers, auxiliary ships and supply ships was enough to shock and frighten any naval power in the world. I originally tried to get closer,

But soon, fighter jets taking off from the aircraft carrier drove us away from the fleet." A Royal Airman of the British High Seas Fleet witnessed this action of the German High Seas Fleet.

"Are the Germans crazy? Where are the British Empire's fleets? Where are they?" After receiving the news of the High Seas Fleet's dispatch, Chamberlain said anxiously at an emergency meeting. Although he knew that the German fleet's voyage was nothing more than a show off.

Fan. would not actually take action against Britain, but the hostility contained in this operation and the pressure brought by the High Seas Fleet forced the British to pay attention.

From this operation, the British can deeply feel the arrogance and hostility of Germany. In peacetime, the German High Seas Fleet dispatched on such a large scale and wandered around the waters surrounding the UK fully explained what demonstrations and threats are! It made the British even more

Gentleman, what is intolerable is that the German Foreign Ministry did not even

They have been informed! And when the British Foreign Secretary met with the German representative, the latter bluntly stated that the German High Seas Fleet can sail freely in any sea area of ​​​​the world. There is no need to inform an empire that has already sunk. This kind of public slap in the face

This behavior made the British feel very angry and unwilling.

However, the British response was limited to sulking and taking some precautions. The fleet currently staying in the British mainland is simply not enough to compete with the powerful High Seas Fleet. "So far, we only have three fleet aircraft carriers in the mainland. One of them is

Maintenance is being carried out in the dock. There are only two aircraft carriers Furious that can attack. The total number of battleships and heavy cruisers does not exceed 18. This scale can only allow us to carry out sea-based aviation.

Guard our coastal waters under cover." At an internal meeting of the Royal Navy, Cunningham's helpless words revealed the current dilemma of the British Royal Navy. In terms of the number of aircraft carriers, the British Royal Navy is only half of the Germans. Although it is still

There are three aircraft carriers under construction or preparing to start construction, but the Germans have not slept well. After decades of competition between Britain and Germany, there has finally been a result. The British Royal Navy has been left far behind.

Even if their strength is weak, the British will never remain silent in the face of such a demonstration by the German navy. As the saying goes, the British must let the Germans understand that even if the British navy is declining, it still has the right to protect its own homeland security and maritime interests.

capabilities. Two Fury-class aircraft carriers and

A task force with two Admiral-class battleships as its core appeared on the sea, facing the huge German fleet in the distance. At the same time, in order to prevent the Germans from taking offensive actions against the British fleet, the Royal Air Force deployed on the mainland

Hundreds of aircraft of various types were also dispatched to provide escort for the fleet.

It has to be said that the British decisiveness and courage also shocked the Germans. Count Spee, who was commanding the fleet at this time, also had to express his admiration for the British courage. You know, the German fleet can have various carrier-based aircraft

(Including cruiser seaplanes and aviation cruiser carrier-based aircraft.) About 1,000! Although it cannot be compared with the five-nation combined fleet of the year, it erases the number of ships sailing in the North Sea at this time.

It was easy to defeat the British fleet on board. Even under this situation, the British still dared to send out their fleet and pull out a huge shore-based aviation force to confront the Germans. This situation is really unexpected. However,

Since the British want to play, there is absolutely no reason for the Germans to back down. Aren't both sides just demonstrating? If they have given up this time, why are the Germans talking about breaking out of the North Sea and competing for hegemony in the ocean?

The British sent hundreds of aircraft to take turns approaching the German fleet and hovering outside the fleet. The Germans also opened up their posture, and eight aircraft carriers were divided into two groups and released fighter jets from time to time to drive away the British aircraft trying to get closer. "You are very good.

It’s hard to imagine the scene at that time. Hundreds of planes were flying in the sky, and both sides refused to give in to each other.

, except for not using weapons, everyone used all means of resistance. The Germans even made a gesture of impact. Of course, we were not idle either. Relying on the strong and huge body of the bomber, we drove the bombers next to us mercilessly.

German aircraft and even some Mosquito pilots risked flying from the German fleet

Overhead. However, the Germans seemed to have formulated a response strategy to our high-speed bomber penetration, and the performance of their carrier-based aircraft had also improved to a certain extent. Our small-scale penetration was eventually blocked by the other side. The two sides faced off like this.

Until the German fleet disappears from the waters surrounding Britain." Once participated in

Major General Porter, who was involved in the confrontation with Beihai, recalled the situation like this afterwards. Years later, when he thought of what happened during that period, he couldn't help but break into a cold sweat. "If there is a conflict between the two sides, we will really

I don’t know how it will end.” This sentence fully explains the so-called gap between determination and strength.

If the British can still show off the momentum of the old empire to compete with each other when Germany comes to their doorstep, then when the German fleet enters the Atlantic and hangs out at the door of France, neither the French government nor the French navy will have any doubts about the Germans.

This kind of blatant provocation and contempt can only remain silent. World War I was the French's last ditch effort against Germany. France's active participation in this war

Tiredness and courage were completely worn away by the endless war of attrition. Although the French can still maintain some toughness in words, in fact, most of France's top leaders and capitalists have lost the courage to continue to fight Germany to the end. When Germany

When the High Seas Fleet appeared in the Atlantic Ocean with a majestic force, the French Navy transferred the fleet patrolling in the Atlantic Ocean back to the country, far away from its opponents.

What the Germans did not expect was that the U.S. Navy, which did not perform well in World War I, bravely faced the German fleet. The U.S. squadron headed by the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier followed the German fleet until the German Foreign Ministry announced that Germany

The High Seas Fleet will conduct military operations in the waters near Spain and Portugal

After conducting military exercises and turning a large area around it into a military restricted area, the U.S. fleet returned. "They are like a group of cowboys. Their bravery can even be described as reckless. If they have more outstanding generals like Ma Giffin, they will be a leader in the future."

A tough opponent." Count Spey commented.
Chapter completed!