Almost all large-caliber artillery have two situations: reduced charge and normal charge. The former is used to launch high-explosive shells, and the latter is used to launch armor-piercing shells. However, in history, there are data on the use of strong charges for individual artillery, that is

It is said that the amount of propellant is higher than normal! The British 13.5-inch gun is such a kind of artillery. To be honest, just from the artillery data, the British 13.5-inch gun

When using normal charges, 135kg of propellant can drive a nearly 640kg shell to a muzzle velocity of nearly 780 meters per second. This power can only be considered average at best. After all, the American 14-inch L45 naval gun can shoot almost the same

A heavy shell has a muzzle velocity of 790 meters per second, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire's 350l45 makes a shell of similar weight fly with a muzzle velocity of 820 meters.

But after replacing the strong charge, it is different. Driven by about 190kg of high-energy propellant, this artillery can hit a muzzle velocity of 863 meters per second! This data even throws away the 350mm heavy artillery of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

A street! Although naval guns have never hit such a high speed in history, in this position

On the other hand, when various conditions change, the 13.5-inch artillery used on battleships also has the ability to shoot 640kg shells with a muzzle velocity of 850! Coupled with the American capped armor-piercing projectiles, this power is quite impressive.

!Although it is still a little behind the first-line artillery, it has stabilized the same level of naval guns of the Allied Powers!

The British were really anxious this time and no longer considered the wear and tear of the artillery. Under the influence of the strong charge, the New Zealand had the ability to penetrate the Moltke at a medium distance! And at this distance, the German 350l45

But there was nothing we could do against the other party. In addition, Moltke's luck was indeed against her.

Yes, a 13.5-inch shell that hit the mount of No. 2 turret penetrated the armor of the mount and hit all the shells and propellant packs in the dressing room. Although the number was not very large, there were nearly 10 charge packs.

and more than a dozen artillery shells. The violent explosion not only destroyed the entire turret, but also caused

Along with the shock wave generated by the explosion, the fire began to spread along the surrounding corridors, and some compartments that were not strong enough were directly torn apart by the violent energy. In ammunition depots or other places with tighter protection, although the flames did not come in,

However, under the high temperature, these core areas also become

The temperature rose sharply. What's even more tragic is that it was thought that it was due to the explosion. The motor compartment inside the battleship inhaled air containing a large amount of thick smoke and metal powder, which directly caused the motor failure, just like the Queen. The first half of the Moltke was powered by

It was basically destroyed, and the fire that started to spread was even more impossible to contain.

However, the Moltke disaster was far more than that. A water bomb that hit the middle and rear of the hull penetrated the Moltke's relatively fragile underwater protection system like a sharp spear, and then plunged into the engine room. It was rapidly

The running turbine was completely turned into a pile of zeros after being hit by this heavy hammer weighing hundreds of kilograms and traveling at more than 200 meters per second.

The pieces, under the action of inertia, carried out an indiscriminate attack on all objects in the entire cabin! The 20mm thick highly elastic steel could not block the large pieces of debris at all, and the entire cabin partition was instantly smashed into a sieve and scattered.

The shrapnel even penetrated several cabins in succession, and then smashed the personnel working in a certain cabin into a ball of flesh!

The destruction of the engine room caused the entire battleship to completely lose power. Violent collisions and explosions continued to come from inside the hull, and the entire battleship trembled like chaff. The thick smoke on the chimney began to dissipate, and was replaced by smoke pouring from the breaches everywhere.

Steam coming out

and flames. The entire front half of the battleship is now on fire. The entire ship has lost power and a large amount of water has entered the cabin. The battleship has lost control and its firepower has almost dropped to 0. After notifying Hipper, the final outcome of this battle-hardened veteran

It means sinking oneself.

The accompanying light cruiser had already gone up to receive the evacuated personnel. Looking at the tilting battleship and the flames beating on it, and at the riddled shipside, many German officers and soldiers shed tears, having experienced many times.

After the bloody battle, the Germans suffered huge losses. They had experienced too many scenes like this, and many of them had even abandoned the ship for the second time. These veterans helped the newcomers on the ship evacuate while comforting them. The war was still going on.

It continues, but their battle is over!

"The situation is not good." Thomas said to himself as he looked at the compiled intelligence. Just before the Moltke was abandoned, the Australia had also been destroyed. On the surface, it seemed that the two sides had exchanged one for one. Neither side would lose or gain.

But in fact, the British vanguard fleet was generally suppressed. If it were not for some reasons, the German warships

They fought independently for a period of time and did not adopt radical methods to expand their advantages. But even so, the British fleet has shown signs of decline, and even the powerful Warspite has been unable to bear it. If the battle continues, Warspite will

It was the first Queen Elizabeth class battleship to be destroyed!

"General, it seems that something happened to the Warspite." A staff officer said with a somewhat panicked tone. "Where's the telegram? Bring it to me and see." Thomas frowned slightly. Both sides were in standard battle lines.

The view to the rear is almost entirely blocked by the rear

The battleships are blocking the way, so under normal circumstances, the situation of the battleships can only be understood through telegrams. Judging from the intelligence reported just now by the ships, although the Warspite was badly beaten, it seems to be able to hold on. Could it be that it is still holding on?

Has something new happened?

"General, you see, there seems to be a problem with the steering gear of the Warspite, and the battleship has been out of combat order!" There was no need for a telegram to report. Following the direction pointed by his subordinate, Thomas could see a huge battleship slowly coming from

escape from the battle line, as if

A piece of wood suspended on the surface of the lake is generally moving irregularly under the control of the ocean currents! What's even more frightening is that Warspite is thinking about the approaching enemy battle lines in the distance! This is very difficult for Warspite, which has lost half of its firepower.

No doubt it’s like a sheep entering a tiger’s mouth!

Warspite was very unlucky. Just ten minutes ago, two 15-inch shells hit the stern of the ship one after another. One of the shells penetrated the tail armor belt and then tore the entire wheelhouse into pieces. The other shell would arrive shortly after.

The repairmen and a drive shaft were taken away. The steering gear was destroyed.

It was even impossible to maintain the course by adjusting the propeller speed, because one of the drive shafts was also destroyed. Although the British tried their best to save the battleship, due to the effect of inertia, the battleship still deviated from the course and turned at an angle.

Heading towards the German fleet!

"Are you giving up?" Looking at the Warspite in the distance, Thomas was heartbroken. The loss of the Australia had already made him heartbroken. If another Queen Elizabeth-class battleship was lost, the situation of the vanguard fleet would deteriorate sharply!

The Warspite swaying in the wind and waves has become a target. If it is to be rescued,

If so, we must act immediately to at least temporarily force the German fleet back! "The light cruisers and destroyers launched lightning strikes, and we need to buy time for the Warspite to repair!" Thomas was not sure whether the Warspite could resume maneuvering, but Thomas must

Do your best to rescue, even if there is only 1% hope! Do your best to obey fate!

The Germans on the opposite side thought they were wrong at first. After all, the battlefield was filled with smoke. After a period of shooting, the various smoke screens on the battlefield had reached a situation that could affect the cause. Thomas was close enough to see War Exhaustion.

Out of control, but in the eyes of the German fleet more than ten kilometers away, War Exhaustion seemed to have just some problems with its track at this time. At the first time, they did not expect that War Exhaustion had lost control. Right here

At this time, the appearance of light cruisers and torpedo ships under Thomas made the Germans realize that the British seemed to want to protect something important! Otherwise, they would never send precious auxiliary battleships in this situation! Just as the Germans were still hesitating

At that time, the two British light cruisers that had already rushed up pulled out smoke screens and enveloped the Warspite in a smoke screen. The remaining light cruisers led the lightning strike ships towards the German fleet!

"There's a big problem with Warspite! The British are trying to save this battleship!" An idea suddenly popped into Hipper's mind. "Send out the thunder strike ship and kill that big guy!" Hipper pointed to Warspite in the distance.

shouted loudly in the direction, gritting his teeth with hatred for the Queen-class battleship Hipper.

Teeth. Now that he finally found an opportunity, how could Hipper let it go? With the dispatch of the torpedo ships from both sides, the entire avant-garde battlefield was instantly boiling. Both sides focused their attention on the Warspite, which had broken away from the formation, and one side tried its best to

You want to protect with all your strength, while the other party wants to destroy it with all your strength!

"Let Bavaria and Saxony cover the lightning strike formation!" Looking at the rapidly firing 6-inch guns of the two British light cruisers in front, Hipper decisively ordered the two battleships to use secondary gun fire to suppress the other side's light cruisers. Generally speaking, in the main force

When ships are firing at each other, the secondary guns should be used as much as possible. After all, the water column produced may interfere with the observation. But at this critical moment, Hipper needs these secondary guns to make up for the disadvantage of the auxiliary battleship!

The British were absolutely generous and directly invested 8 light cruisers and more than a dozen lightning strike ships at the critical moment. Except for the 2 light cruisers that stayed behind to serve as cover, the remaining 6 light cruisers launched with a large number of lightning strike ships.

Against the German lightning strikes, Thomas did a good job in this step. On the one hand, he provided cover for the Warspite, and on the other hand, he used long-range

Cheng Lei's attack exerted pressure, no matter whether it could hit or not, as long as it disrupted the formation of the German fleet. The formation of 6 light cruisers quickly slashed at the German fleet like a sharp long knife. In order to protect the safety of the fleet,

The four German light cruisers no longer bothered to attack Warspite, but bravely faced the blade of the British lightning strike formation.

The two fleets rush to each other like two light cavalry that have escaped from their own fleet. Just like ancient battles, close combat between such lightly armored units is often synonymous with blood and fierceness. The two light fleets will use rapid-fire cannons and torpedoes.

Let’s have the most bloody fight.
Chapter completed!