"How to show strength? Admiral Scheer has already said that the High Seas Fleet is not suitable for attack in 4 months, and even after 4 months, facing the British Royal Navy with 10 15-inch gun-carrying ships, the German fleet is still at a disadvantage

The disadvantage is even greater than the original disadvantage." Tycho asked, although Lin Yongsheng is a guest general, and the outside world does not even know his existence, but out of respect and trust for a naval veteran, Tycho's

The words were full of respect and expectation.

"It's very simple. Only by fighting can you show your strength. Of course, it's not yet to the point where it can compete with the Golden Navy, but the German Navy's High Seas Fleet can concentrate on attacking the Russian fleet. The Russians now only have 4 super-dreadnoughts and 2 dreadnoughts.

I think even the current High Seas Fleet will have enough power to suppress the Russian Navy in just one month."

"The German Army has been breaking through. They really want to launch an attack in the direction of St. Petersburg, but in the Gulf of Riga, the Russian fleet cruising near St. Petersburg has always been an insurmountable barrier for them. The firepower advantage that the German Army is proud of is not worth it in front of the warships.

Mention, but facing the German High Seas Fleet, the Russian fleet is just like a wild dog next to a lion."

"We need all the elites of the High Seas Fleet to come out in force to attack the Yellow Dragon, and even cooperate with the German Army to solve the problem in northern Russia once and for all when circumstances permit. There is no need for all the elites of the High Seas Fleet to be deployed, but if possible, I hope

Four Bismarck-class battleships can appear on the battlefield. Maybe the British will sit back and watch the destruction of the Russian fleet, not that they don't want to.

But they can't stop it. But they will definitely worry about the impact of the four Bismarck-class battleships on the Ocean Fleet. The 15-inch naval gun-carrying ships have shown a huge advantage in naval battles. Even if they have not directly entered the battle, the United Kingdom has in order to maintain the North Sea.

Advantage. We must continue to maintain a strong fleet. In this case, our goal will be achieved!" Lin Yongsheng explained.

"If it can solve the problem of the Baltic Sea once and for all, it is indeed a good idea. If this operation can speed up the collapse of the Russian government, then it will be worthwhile. And even from a naval point of view, we will only have the collapse of the Russian fleet."

Given the opportunity to concentrate our forces against the British, the Russian Baltic Fleet under the command of Essen is indeed a big trouble." Vice Admiral Spey nodded in agreement.

"So what should we do now? Wait?" Obviously, it will take a long time for the German attack to start. So something needs to be done during this time.

"What else can we do if we don't wait? The Allied Powers' large-scale troop transport operation has not yet started, the fleet is still in the port, and we control almost the entire Mediterranean. For those scattered stowaways, light warships and submarines can be used to solve them.

Before the British reinforcements arrived, this situation could not be solved

Change. If the opponent comes too much, we can naturally only shrink back and wait for the situation to change. But if there are few, we can fight. The strongest combat power of both sides is in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Only when the situation on the main battlefield is stable

Only then can we take action according to the situation." Lin Yongsheng said with a smile.

The current Mediterranean Fleet of the Allied Powers is an existing fleet, with a strength difference of nearly twice that. Even Betty does not dare to act easily. If she goes out, she may not be able to come back. After experiencing too many setbacks, Betty has also learned to assess the situation.

Before reinforcements arrived, he did not dare to act rashly. Soon, the third

Gu Lin Yongsheng and others discussed the suggestions and sent them to the German Admiralty. At this time, the German Admiralty was also planning for the next move. Although they could not face the British directly, the war still had to be fought. After two defeats,

The German High Seas Fleet urgently needed to fight to boost its declining morale.

From a tactical point of view, the Russian fleet commanded by Essen was simply too annoying, so disgusting! During this period, the fleet commanded by Scheer and Essen faced off several times at sea. No matter what Scheer used,

Any way, the alert Essen can bring it with him

The fleet left calmly. But when Scheer wanted to head to the North Sea, the Russian fleet wanted to appear like a ghost in the German coast. In the end, Scheer was desperate and could only stare at the Russian fleet honestly.

One can imagine the depression in my heart.

As a result, Tycho and others' suggestions and the Army's request appeared on Tirpitz's desk at almost the same time. Both requested the Navy to launch an attack on Russia's Baltic Sea coast at almost the same time. Although one was to contain the British by showing strength, the other was

They are required to cooperate with the army's actions. But generally speaking, they are talking about the same thing. That is, the public

The naval fleet must make a break with the Russians. No, Germany must make a break with Tsarist Russia. From the end of 2016 to 2017, Russia must collapse. This is a major matter related to Germany's life and death! Because a huge shadow has been cast.

Over Europe, a powerful country is entering this war at any time.

"This seems to be a solution." Scheer said while looking at the document and rubbing his chin. The High Seas Fleet can't defeat the Grand Fleet now, so can't it still solve the Russian fleet? In a month and a half at most, the four Bismarcks of the High Seas Fleet

class battleship

It can form combat effectiveness. When the time comes, plus the two Moltke-class battle cruisers, the total 10 super-dreadnoughts will be enough to scare the Russians! With more than three times the strength, as long as there is time, they can cooperate with minesweepers and auxiliary battleships to attack from the sea.

Getting to the port is not a big problem!

If it delays for a few more months, after the four Kaiser-class battleships are repaired, the German Navy can concentrate 14 battleships to besiege the opponent. Considering that the Russian Navy's largest shore gun is the 12-inch L50 class. As long as there are no mines and submarines,

Threat, except for a few super-dreadnoughts, the Russian navy will completely lose the ability to resist. Just talk about mines? As long as there is time, the German navy can always sweep out a safe channel.

By the way, there are still 6 Nassau-class battleships and Helgeland battleships that have been upgraded from fearless to super-dreadnought. However, Scheer has no intention of taking out these battleships because they are his secret weapons and can be used by the British when necessary.

What a surprise! Of course, and

One reason is that these battleships will take a long time to complete. This is not to say that the amount of work is terrible, but in terms of priority, it is to complete the repair work of 4 Bismarck-class battleships first, then the repair work of 4 Caesars, and finally

This is the upgrade plan for these old ships.

Ever since, the miserable Russians have become the main target of the powerful German High Seas Fleet. Essen never thought that just because he made a fuss in the Baltic Sea, the entire German war machine would crush Russia with all its strength! What if?

If before this, the German Army used almost 40% of its strength to fight against Russia together with Austria-Hungary and Turkey, and the German Navy used almost all its strength to deal with the United Kingdom, then the current situation is that the German Army continues to increase its strength. And the German Navy uses almost all its strength to deal with Russia.

Such a result is definitely not only a change in strength, but also an increase in the feasibility of Germany's strategy. With the cooperation of the navy, the German army has more options. They can use ships to attack ships under the cover of the fleet.

A large amount of supplies are transported to the front line, and even leapfrog tactics can be used to reach the front line.

Cross the front line and launch an attack deep into the Russian rule. Directly defeat the Tsarist Russian government! The significance of this decision is far-reaching. Some people say that it was the failure at sea that led to the temporary shift of the strategic focus of the German navy. Thus, the strategic focus of the German Navy was temporarily shifted.

It became the last straw that broke Russia's back!

However, for those who are familiar with German strategy, this shift is actually a historical necessity. Even if there were not two tragic losses in the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea, the German Navy would still shift its focus to Russia in 1916, because according to the Tsar's timetable,

Russia must collapse in 1917. Only in this way can the Allies be free to fight against the more powerful United States!

Russia is a big country. Even if it weakens and is even called a clay-footed giant by some people, it is still a big country. Napoleon told the European powers at the cost of his blood how terrible a country with a vast territory and a large population is, so that relatively

For the army of this backward country, the threats posed by harsh natural conditions and long supply lines are even greater. If Germany wants to defeat its opponents, it cannot rely solely on its army.

Different from history, the policy adopted by the German government was to overthrow the Tsarist regime by supporting the bourgeoisie within Russia, thereby establishing a pro-German regime and signing a contract with this regime. Germany would receive a large amount of reparations and compensation from Russia.

land, and the government they supported could benefit from old Russian

The aristocrats and landowners benefited. The Russian bourgeoisie was too weak compared to the aristocrats and landowners, which was impossible under normal circumstances. But now, as long as Germany can smash Russia's original system, especially the military system, to pieces

, then the spokesperson chosen by Germany will have a chance to regain power.

"You will get this country by next year at the latest, and by the end of this year at the latest. Nicholas's army will collapse, and the German army will attack and control the entire Baltic coast. And you will establish a new Russian government under the protection of Germany, the Germans

will be with the Slavs

Stand up against the Anglo-Saxons, and Britain and the United States will yield under the power of two great nations." After learning that the navy finally agreed to the army's plan, the German Prime Minister said to Plekhanov. The latter would be Germany's

The chosen head of the Russian puppet government.

The German plan seemed to be seamless. They considered the situation in Russia, accurately calculated the strength of Germany's navy and army, and formulated feasible strategies and tactics. They also added the impact of possible actions taken by the Allies. It is said that everything will be

unfold according to the German plan

, but William II forgot that in addition to Germany, there was another big country that was very interested in Russia, and he had been waiting for this day for too long and had accumulated strength for ten years! The war was on.

Two years have passed, and Germany's weakness has become apparent. But this powerful country has not yet taken action!
Chapter completed!