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Chapter 889

"This seems like a good idea." Although he didn't know why the German fleet dared to appear in this blockade area called by the British, even if a fish wanted to go out, he would have to give the Royal Navy a report. However, since the German Navy dared to come, there should be no problem. Moreover, the situation now seems a bit chaotic. If he encounters a British auxiliary cruiser again and there are no bodyguards next to him, it would be terrible. So William the Great followed Von Detten quietly, waiting to return together.

Near the North Sea blockade line, if there are hundreds of ships, it must be a blow-up. If you include the torpedo boats, warships and auxiliary cruisers on both sides, then there are about 50 or more. However, there are dozens of merchant ships from various countries in this sea area. Therefore, these seamen from various countries who travel back and forth between the oceans are not easy to see a large-scale operation of the main battleship, finally opened their eyes and witnessed the large-scale fight between the most powerful navy in the world. Although the warships on both sides of the warships are very unequal.

"God, look, the British ship is almost out of reach! Another shot, he is dead!" A young man pointed to the auxiliary cruiser who was chasing and attacked by a German light cruiser in the distance.

"Didn't your ancestors come from the UK?" The first mate next to the young man said in confusion.

"My ancestors were Irish!" The young man gave the latter a blank look, then turned his eyes to the burning and sinking British light cruisers in the distance. After destroying these auxiliary cruisers, the Germans did not make things difficult for these merchant ships. They called out again, leaving here, and not sending any warnings of radio signals before turning around to find the next target.

"Major General Ace, the telegram from Major General Abathnot." An officer on the armored cruiser Hampshire sent the telegram from Major General Abathnot of the first armored cruiser detachment to Major General Abathnot.

"A powerful German fleet broke into our blockade zone, and so far we have five auxiliary cruisers confirmed to be missing. From a intermittent telegram, I found a few words of a large ship, which shocked me, and when we wanted to contact the warship, we lost the signal. So, I suggest, in any case, we should say that the remaining fleet would be closed and then evacuated to the Shetland Islands. And notify General Jericho." Major General Abathnot wrote in the telegram.

"Except for the last sentence, it is very insightful." Major General Ace commented. Notifying Admiral Jericho? What are you thinking? Now the large fleet is moving towards Dogel Sands. Not to mention whether it is too late to go in time, the value of Betty's battlecruiser formation is higher than the entire 10th light cruiser formation! The construction cycle of a main battleship is more than one year, and an auxiliary cruiser is much faster. So it is useless to contact Jericho!

However, Ace also realized that the situation had undergone a huge change. For example, where did the top red stick thug under his command now go?! Although the Germans used electronic interference, it was impossible to guarantee that all radio communication frequency bands would be blocked, and clutter appeared first in the frequency bands reserved by their side. This was originally a warning signal. Therefore, it was normal for the British to see this problem. However, since the German fleet began to hunt the first auxiliary cruiser, it had been 2 and a half hours!

Hippel naturally knew that his electromagnetic blockade would not last long. After all, electronic interference in this era was not reliable than radio communication, so Hippel placed his initiative on another aspect of radio eavesdropping and radio positioning.

As mentioned earlier, each radio group has its own "fingerprint". This is not only because of the problem of the reporting personnel's own methods, but also because the fleet is equipped with radio communication equipment for warships of different levels. After all, this thing is also a high-tech and high-value item. You cannot equip each auxiliary cruiser with a fleet command-level radio communication equipment.

In this not-so-wide sea area, there are only two British warships that can reach this scale in power, namely the flagships of Abathnot and Ace! Hippel has been looking for these two radio signals with very obvious characteristics! Of course, the German fleet also has its own "fingerprint". However, in the case of mental calculation and unintentionality, the German fleet had replaced its own radio equipment and common frequency bands before participating in the battle, and at the same time changed operators. This is also one of the important reasons why the British did not have traces of the German fleet at the beginning!

Prince and Hippel also studied the various measures that the British might take. Suddenly a group of sharks broke into the fish pond. What should those small fish do? Most people only know one thing, that is, run quickly. This is indeed a solution, but in fact, within such a small range, the proportion of sharks is a bit too high. Now, in this sea area, there are more hunters than prey! (Including destroyers) How many British groups of slow-legged shrimps can run away?!

So, if the British do this, OK, then Hippel will have won, but obviously, the British are not that stupid. Their choice is to start the backup radio frequency band and then gather all the British warships in this sea to retreat towards the Shetland Islands! Although the large fleet is gone, and although the tonnage of the remaining warships may not be as high as that of the German fleet, the large number of mine formations, shipwreck blockades, and possible submarines are all threats to the German fleet!

This is like the British generally do not enter the German coast. Even if the German fleet has huge advantages, it will not enter the Shetland coast because it cannot be done! Maybe the British mines are very bad, maybe the German fleet has many escort warships, but they are afraid of anything, for example, what if a battle cruiser encounters a mine or torpedo and explodes? Isn’t this a big loss?

In this case, Hippel's approach is very simple. Before the other party goes back, block the path. Anyway, the degree of his entire fleet is % to 50% faster than theirs! As long as you can detect the actions of the British, it is natural and simple. Don't block more fleets. 3 battlecruisers, 3 light cruisers and a small number of destroyers are enough.
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