"General, we can't do this! This is massacre! In just 15 minutes, we have already sunk two warships! Each of the remaining warships is injured! We can't beat the main force of the opposite high seas fleet. Even if Thomas can kill Hippel, the large fleet has already paid unbearable losses!" Looking at the water column that almost rose up against the Iron Duke and looking at the two huge bullet holes on the front deck, Lieutenant General Duff finally couldn't help it! The previous plan was too different from the reality! After the Queen was gone, the large fleet did not have the ability to fight with the main force of the high seas fleet!

"Lt. General Stedy sent a telegram claiming that the steam pipelines of the Monarch and Thor were damaged and that the speed decline was inevitable, and it would be difficult to keep up with the fleet." said an officer next to him.

"How long will it take for them to fix it?" Jericho asked.

"I don't know, but it probably will take at least half an hour," the officer said.

"Order the destroyer team to release smoke immediately! The fleet turns right by half a Luo Jing point to expand the distance with the German fleet." 20 minutes after the battle began, the main force of the large fleet, which had already felt the huge pressure, chose to avoid it for the time being, but Jericho could not go too far. He must maintain the pressure on the main force of the high seas fleet, otherwise the Thomas fleet in front would suffer!

"I hope Thomas can kill Hippel cleanly and ease the pressure on the main fleet." Jericho said silently in his heart.

Destroyers passed through the gaps between the battleships. Then, with the opening of cigarette cans on the destroyer, a large mass of thick smoke spread on the sea surface. Under the influence of the sea breeze, a smoke wall stretching several kilometers wide crossed in front of the British fleet.

"Order the fleet to temporarily cease fire." After the smoke blocked most of the British fleet, the German fleet also temporarily stopped shooting. On the one hand, it was because such a large-scale smoke release operation made it difficult for the rangefinder to measure the distance enemy ships in the distance. On the other hand, the smoke caused by the rapid shooting of hundreds of artillery artillery in the German fleet also had an impact on its own sightings. In history, the large fleet suspended shooting due to the problem of gunpowder smoke, and this time, the Germans were the same.

The British used cigarette tanks instead of the Montenegro Old Monster, so the smoke could not always exist. It would disappear after a dozen minutes under the sea breeze. Now that the British used smoke too early, it would not be enough! In 20 minutes, the bombers of the German aircraft carrier squadron will enter the field. At this time, the combat effectiveness of the main force of the German High Seas Fleet will reach its peak! The British have used their trump card too early. When the real storm comes, the British will have no choice!

"How is the Hippel fleet going?" Ruprecht asked.

"Fortunately, our camouflage coating effect is very good. The British rangefinders seem to be unable to distinguish armored cruisers and battlecruisers from long distances. So they adopted the method of equal distribution of firepower. Due to the distance and camouflage, the British hit rate was not high. Thomas tried to get close before, but later he opened the distance again. Now General Hippel can still deal with it." Schell said on the side.

"Wait, the Thomas fleet seemed to have smoked too." Half a minute later, Schell said, pointing to the Thomas fleet in the distance.

"Haha, it seems that Thomas is still cautious enough." Ruprecht said with a smile after taking a sip of black tea. There was no shortage of appreciation for Thomas in his words.

Although the situation was already very critical, and although Thomas knew his mission and responsibilities, under the tremendous pressure, he still maintained a clear mind. He knew when he could be reckless and when he could not be reckless!

If the main force of the large fleet could play a pound of 40% pounds with the main force of the high seas, then Thomas would rush and rush, it wouldn't matter, because the high seas fleet does not have the power to help the Spee fleet. Even if it cannot be tied, the high seas fleet has some advantages and can suppress Jericho, but as long as it is not distracted, Thomas can also rush. This battle is a game of exchanging injuries and exchanging blood for blood! If both sides lose the same number of warships, the British will still make a profit.

But unfortunately, the main force of the High Seas Fleet is no longer a problem of having a little advantage. When you go up, you will kill two battleships directly. The large fleet feels extremely stressed and needs to release smoke to delay the opponent's offensive. At this time, if Thomas dares to rush up, it is not brave, but seeks death. Even if the shooting world is not good, if the British dare to get too close, the 19 main battleships of the German High Seas Fleet, which have no targets, will tell Thomas what it means to kill himself by throwing a moth into a fire!

"General Thomas, Major General Hood sent a telegram to ask us what to do." At this time, Thomas received a telegram from Major General Hood on Thomas' flagship Queen Elizabeth. The current situation is very unfavorable to the British. The large fleet was forced to avoid it for the time being, and its own fast fleet could neither cause a fatal blow to Hippel nor facilitate support to the large fleet.

"General Hood feels like we are wasting time. Every minute that passes, the possibility of the Spee fleet appearing is higher." An officer said anxiously.

"Tell General Hood to wait for the order. He only needs to execute it." Thomas closed his eyes and stabilized his emotions. He was now brewing a bold idea, the only opportunity to give the British fleet an advantage! For this opportunity, his fleet may be in a very dangerous situation.

"I don't know if my choice can really save the Great Fleet, but I know that if I don't do this, the Great Fleet will surely die!" Thomas said in his heart.

"General, the smoke in the direction of the large fleet has faded a little." A staff officer next to him said: "And, based on the information of our reconnaissance aircraft, the German crew is about to arrive at the battlefield!" The officer's words were obviously a little timid, so his voice was trembling.

"Well, our opportunity is here. I hope Commander Jericho can hold on until we kill Hippel." Thomas said with a complicated expression.

At this time, Thomas knew very well that the main target of this wave of German High Seas Fleet must be Jericho, because the crown prince on the opposite side pursued the maximum output during the main attack in both land and naval battles. Therefore, the core force of the High Seas Fleet - 12 Bavarian-class battleships and a large number of attack aircraft - could not attack the two targets! Now, the main guns of the Bavarians aimed at Jericho's Fleet, and the smoke from the main force of the large fleet has gradually dissipated. Who will you hit if you don't hit at this time?
Chapter completed!