In the vast northern Norwegian Sea, where there are very few British submarines, aircraft and camouflage reconnaissance ships, it is undoubtedly very difficult to intercept these two fleets! And if the two Allied fleets meet, then everything is over. As long as the Germans are not stupid and run to the attack range of the British land-based bombers, and just catch up with the British, they are fully prepared. Wherever they fight, there will be no change in the results of the fight! It is very simple to be willing. Once the Allied fleet is in a group, it is a crushing advantage for the large fleet!

"We lost the first crucial battle today, but it does not mean that I will give up!" Jericho was still full of fighting spirit at this time, not because he was at his position, for the sake of the British Empire and the Royal Navy, he had to persist. Even if there was hell in front of him, he would still take his subordinates and fleet to pass by! Failure is absolutely not allowed.

Jericho began to think about countermeasures quickly. If he wanted to change the current unfavorable situation, he needed a complete plan and some luck!

At the same time, compared with the large fleet with a dull atmosphere, the Spe fleet was filled with a relaxed atmosphere, because just a few hours ago, the Spe fleet easily defeated the British attack and successfully delayed the time, allowing the main force of the Crown Prince Ruprecht's high seas fleet to sail out of the North Sea cage! At the same time, with the support of the USS Independence aircraft carrier, the Spe fleet also successfully damaged the British's sea-based aviation power, and at least 50 aircraft were destroyed. According to previous estimates by the German Navy, the remaining British aircraft, Britain was not as sufficient. Although in this battle, our side also lost 30 aircraft for various reasons. In addition to the results of British fighters, the second biggest reason was that the aircraft had no fuel and had no time to land!

However, even so, the aviation power of the Speer fleet was still greatly consumed. Even if the reserve aircraft were included, the number of aircraft that could be used immediately on the Independent was not more than 40 (because the availability rate of aircraft in actual combat would generally not reach 100%). This means that the remaining aircraft could not even be used for a full-deck attack, and there must be some patrol aircraft. Therefore, after this battle, the Independent's air defense capability was reduced by more than half. The situation was already very unoptimistic. If the British gritted their teeth and could launch an air offensive that was no less than yesterday, then the Speer fleet would definitely not have air defense capabilities similar to yesterday!

So, although everyone was very happy to celebrate yesterday's victory in the officers' restaurant, any smart commander was still scared of yesterday's battle. Although they didn't know that Betty had drawn some of the fighters that were originally used for cover at the critical moment, in the battle report, senior officers could easily judge that the number of British fighters was relatively small. This may be because of the judgment problem, not because of technology or ability.

"What should we do tomorrow?" Before Earl Spee was ready to rest, Earl Lukner suddenly spoke a seemingly very vague question.

"What does it mean?" Earl Spee was also a little confused. "Of course, he rushed to the meeting place to wait for the arrival of His Royal Highness."

"This answer is too vague. We don't know what the British plan to do tomorrow. Should we continue to stare at us? Or turn around and look for the high seas fleet? Or do we have other actions? Although we can use the cover of night to get rid of the British's tracking, the British can still guess our general direction, because we must be close to the high seas fleet in the northeast. Therefore, if they insist on stopping us, there is still a high probability of blocking us." Earl Lukner said with some concern.

Is the Norwegian Sea very big? When looking at the data, it is indeed much larger than the North Sea, with an area of ​​1.38 million ordinary kilometers, more than twice the North Sea. But in fact, the area that can be used for the Spe fleet to maneuver is not large. First of all, the Norwegian Sea, as the offshore sea of ​​the Arctic Ocean, has a large number of icebergs in the north, and the worst is the polar day area. Now it is the end of June, almost the longest sunshine time of the year. At this time, the entire Arctic Circle is full of polar day. To the south, even if there is night, the time will not be long. For example, tonight, the count can move at night without more than 6 hours! And the more north you go, the longer the light time!

The Earl's fleet does have a speed advantage, but the British have an inner circle advantage, and the speed of the Thomas fleet and Betty fleet is no less than that of the Spie fleet. With aviation reconnaissance and the shorter the time it goes north, it is indeed difficult for the Spie fleet to quietly pass through the British fleet's blockade line.

In the south, and to the south of Iceland, the British had strong reconnaissance power. Excluding the north that could not be reached due to icebergs and extreme daylight phenomena, and in the south where the British had strong reconnaissance capabilities, the so-called safe area of ​​Count Spee is not large. Moreover, the British knew their strategic goals. Although the battle yesterday afternoon gave the Allied Navy a further advantage, the British were not without a chance. Now, what is the next trend of the British? Should the entire army continue to take the initiative to attack and strive to kill the Spee fleet or use a more conservative isolation of the two Allied fleets? Or make other choices? Thinking of this, the Count fell into deep thought.

If the British continue to stare at them, it may be a bit troublesome to reach the scheduled meeting place safely. First of all, in such a large-scale naval battle, it is impossible for the two fleets to join without radio contact, and radio contact may expose themselves. Not to mention anything else, if you send a plane to reconnaissance, and if the plane wants to return, you must need radio guidance and communication? This guided wave may expose your location. It is indeed difficult for the British fleet to catch the Count, but if it relies on aviation reconnaissance and keep blocking the Spee fleet outside a certain line, it is still possible.

"If the British really want to stare at us, then we must at least watch Thomas' fleet and Betty's fleet. Jericho, without the fast fleet, is far from the opponent of the High Seas fleet." Earl Spee thought for a while and said.

"So what if the British fleet always stood between us and the High Seas Fleet?" said Count Lukner.

"Then we can only launch an attack from both sides at the same time. Fortunately, our speed is relatively fast, and the British carrier-based aircraft troops suffered heavy losses. If we want to leave, they will not be able to catch us." Earl Spey thought for a while and said, "Of course, I admit that the fleet's attack from two directions requires complex coordination."
Chapter completed!