Chapter 2247 The arrival of the Spey fleet
The Germans still damaged the pipes very quickly, and quickly repaired the damaged steam pipes. Colleagues began to extinguish the fire and seal the gaps. However, no matter what, the already scarred warship was about to fail. After this shot, the power that the Oldenburg could use dropped to less than half!
"Send a telegram to the flagship and say that the Oldenburg can no longer be evacuated. We will fight to the last moment. I hope the flagship will have a smooth journey!" Colonel Hulls is ready to fight to the death.
However, just when the Oldenburg was about to lose its support, the situation on the battlefield flipped again, and a series of water columns rose around St. Vincent! Hippel, who had just walked out for a walk, came back! This time, he did not choose to attack Lieutenant General Duff, but instead chose to attack the weak ships in the British fleet. Anyway, it would be enough to tear a gap in the encirclement net, so why not look for the weak ones?
So, this time Hippel finally felt relieved! Two super fearless battle cruisers hit firepower and attacked a injured former fearless. This battle was so comfortable!
Therefore, the no longer advanced German 350mm artillery found a feeling of breaking through and blasting through the British fearless body! Even though this British battleship was trying hard to avoid and release smoke, the two German battlecruisers still hit at least 6 shells from the other side!
Two shells hit the bow of the ship. Coupled with the previous battle wounds, the bow of the battleship was almost destroyed. The front of the hull sank into the sea, and the sea water surged on the deck, constantly hitting the destroyed turret No. 1. The turret No. 2 was also unable to use due to water inlet. At least 5 breakdown points were left on the main armor belt on the combat side, and flames and steam still emerged from time to time. The hull was inclined around 20 degrees, and the speed was terrible. Judging from the current situation, even if both sides stopped, it was unknown whether the ship could drive back by itself! As the St. Vincent was severely damaged, the Avant-garde chose to evacuate, and the British's encirclement was torn a gap. Although the Oldenburg was still staggering, at least it would take some time for the British to catch up!
However, at this moment, Duff suddenly took his three remaining super fearless ships and three fearless ships to quickly evacuate eastward. It seemed that he was obviously preparing to leave the battlefield! Looking at the uniform actions of the British in the distance, Hippel quickly understood the reason! If nothing unexpected happened, it was that the Spee fleet finally arrived! The telegram received more than twenty minutes later proved this!
"General, we won!" At this moment, the participants on the entire battlefield, whether Germans, British, or Americans and Japanese who were watching the battle, knew the result of this war! The Allies won! The moment when the Spee fleet appeared, it was declared that the doomsday of the British fleet was coming. Now, the bell of the doomsday has sounded, so is the doomsday far away?
"General, we can continue to pursue, then hold back our opponents, and buy time for our main fleet!" An officer said excitedly. He had been depressed for the whole battle. Now he finally had a chance to beat the dog in the water, so why not?
"Send a telegram to Crown Prince Ruprecht and ask for the next action plan." Hippel, who had gained an advantage, showed rare hesitation at this moment, and decided to request an order with absolute advantage. At this time, on the flagship of the German High Seas Fleet, Ruprecht also received a telegram from Count Spee. However, before that, the British fleet had turned. Obviously, they also knew about the arrival of Count Spee, and it was earlier than the Count's telegram!
So what's going on? This starts from outside the battlefield. Let's turn the clock back forty minutes ago and then see the situation of the Betty fleet outside the battlefield.
"This is all the planes left of us?!" Looking at the planes left on his deck, Betty truly felt what it means to be like a knife! His current feelings are even more sad and angry than when Marshal Trenchard saw the British bomber who came back after bombing Constantinople! Because these pilots, especially the pilots on his flagship, were selected by Betty one by one! He knew the names, birthplaces and hobbies of each of his 60 crew members on his aircraft carrier! He had never put so much effort into any fleet. And now, these people are 70 or 80! They are Betty's friends and comrades, and now, only a few people are back.
"Telecommander, Commander Jericho's telegram." An officer walked up carefully and said.
"Remember!" Betty was not even feeling like reading the telegram.
"Sir Jericho asked us to evacuate quickly. He said that we have no planes anymore, and staying on the battlefield has no effect except as a target, so it is better to retreat." The subordinate whispered.
"Haha. Well, at least you can bring most of the people back." Betty smiled nervously. "So, do you think our war is over? Colonel? Do you think we are really useless as some people say?" Betty changed his tone and said loudly!
"Although we suffered heavy losses, although Jericho and Thomas think we have no effect anymore, and I don't like Jericho and Thomas, I respect my colleagues who are still fighting on the battlefield!" Betty expressed his feelings at one point: "Tell all pilots and let them prepare for it. We still have the last reconnaissance mission to be carried out! Order the fleet to sail along this route." After saying that, Betty drew a line with a pencil on the chart. Betty was ready to use his last trace of strength to do his part for this war!
However, Betty's efforts were indeed not in vain. Using aviation reconnaissance, Betty discovered the Spee fleet that was rushing towards the battlefield in advance! Then he sent the telegram to all the British squadrons on the battlefield!
"Sir Jericho, we lost." The telegram in Lieutenant General Bernie's hand was like a heavy iron plate. The thing that the British were most worried about finally happened. The British fleet was attacked! And now, the main fleets of both sides have already wrestled together. Can they leave just by leaving? Have you asked the 12 Bavaria ships opposite?
"Send a report to Thomas and ask him to evacuate immediately! Let's stay and cut off the rear, tell Thomas not to think about other things and try to get every warship back." At this moment, Jericho seemed to have become 20 years old, but he was still quick-thinking and worked hard to fulfill his obligations and responsibilities as the commander of the large fleet!
Chapter completed!