The Rise of the Empire

I have been to the Kiel Naval Port many times, and it is not once or twice to see the German High Seas Fleet moored in the port, but this time, Prince Ruprecht really felt a majestic and hideous atmosphere. It seems that the long-sleeping tiger opened its eyes, stretched out its sharp claws, and was about to pounce on its prey! Those warships moored in the port are no longer decorations and decorations, but war machines built with the most advanced industrial and technological levels of human beings! These existences like ancient giants are finally about to show their power! \u003c/p\u003e"After decades of construction, the empire's navy is finally going to play its role. We can have this day, and we must thank you, respected Prince of Bavaria." Admiral von Pohl beside him said sincerely . \u003c/p\u003e "Me?!" The prince was slightly taken aback. \u003c/p\u003e"Yes, before the outbreak of the Teshima naval battle, the imperial navy was actually in a state of confusion. We realized the importance of the navy and spared no effort to build this navy, but we regarded it as a bargaining chip, and It is not a weapon, we have always stayed on the idea of ​​relying on the army to win the opponent, and then relying on the navy to deter the opponent. The navy is more of a political tool than a means of attack."\u003c/p\u003e"But in the Toshima naval battle After that, you made us understand that the real deterrence of the navy is not just their presence in the port as a fleet. What is more important is the determination and ability to use this power correctly, because of your performance in the Far East , let the world know for the first time the strength of the German navy, and at the same time strengthened the determination of the empire to use the navy, and our various plans fell from paper to reality."\u003c/p\u003e"If there is no Toshima naval battle, Without you, I am afraid that in this incident, the navy will still be able to defend the North Sea. Our value, the value of the empire's navy will be ignored." Admiral von Pohl spoke with a trace of respect. \u003c/p\u003e"I am very pleased that the empire has finally taken this step, but at present we are just a novice who dares to show his sword. If we use this fleet, how to make this long sword match the strategy of the empire? Everything needs to be carefully considered. We are just taking the first step." The prince said meaningfully. \u003c/p\u003eLooking around, the elite of the entire German High Seas Fleet gathered together! From north to south, Kaiser Friedrich III, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, Brandenburg, and Weissenburg are moored in sequence. These five battleships are in the battle of the High Seas Fleet Indisputable core strength! According to the standards of the previous life, the Caesar-class battleship equipped with six 12-inch L40 turret guns is almost close to the level of the dreadnought. Even in the first battle in history, it can barely fight on the battle line! \u003c/p\u003e Subsequently, the fast fleet of the Imperial Navy, three Mainz-class armored cruisers and three Munich-class armored cruisers lined up a little further away. After final negotiations, three Munich-class armored cruisers with a ship age of more than 6 years were ordered to stay in the mainland, and the main fleet will be accompanied by three Mainz-class armored cruisers, namely Mainz and Prince Albert. No. and No. Rune! \u003c/p\u003eThese three German second-generation armored cruisers have surpassed all kinds of last-generation armored cruisers in history, including Rurik 2, Pisa, and Minotaur, and even met the first-generation battlecruisers in history. Invincible is not impossible to fight. After all, the latter only has 6 inches of armor.... After changing to a new armor-piercing projectile, there is a chance if the distance is relatively close! \u003c/p\u003e "Okay, everyone, let's finalize our previous plan." After boarding the conference room of Kaiser Frederick III, the prince said. \u003c/p\u003e "Let's talk about our opponents first. Under the current circumstances, we can eliminate a battleship Charlemagne that has been destroyed by us.

And the battleship left in West Africa, the French still have about 10 relatively new battleships, and after the Spey fleet goes north, we will also have 10 capital ships, a total of 6 battleships and 4 armored cruisers . "\u003c/p\u003e" On the surface, the number of 10,000-ton warships on both sides is almost equal, and the French have a large number of cruisers as auxiliary forces, but fortunately, our single-ship combat effectiveness is much higher than that of our opponents, and the French fleet is divided in France West Coast and Mediterranean. Judging from the current intelligence, the fleet located on the west coast of France has a total of 3 battleships and 1 armored cruiser. And two of the other 6 battleships are being maintained and repaired in the port, that is to say, only 5 battleships and a few cruisers can be mobilized in the entire French Mediterranean Fleet! "\u003c/p\u003e "If, I mean, if the French choose to take irrational actions, our fleet will have an absolute advantage, provided that we can get stuck in the Strait of Gibraltar and prevent the confluence of the French fleet!" "Admiral Bohr said.\u003c/p\u003eAlthough the primary task of the fleet this time is to drive the warship to the coast of Lisbon, and then use naval guns to force Portugal to soften, but since this incident happened in Africa, God knows that the French will What an overreaction, everything is forewarned, and nothing is foregone. Although the Germans don’t want to directly fight with France on a large scale, I guess the French don’t dare to fight with themselves on a large scale, but everything must be prepared.\u003c/p\u003e "The most important thing is the attitude of the British Mediterranean Fleet. Although the British are only verbally supporting France at the moment, the powerful British Mediterranean Fleet still cannot be ignored. The Royal Navy has deployed at least 10 first-class ships there. and second-class battleships. "\u003c/p\u003e" Regarding the movement of the British fleet, we have arranged a relatively complete monitoring system. Our camouflaged notification ship has entered the Mediterranean, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire has also expressed its willingness to help us monitor the British fleet in the Mediterranean. If the British If we make a change, at least we will not be unaware. "\u003c/p\u003e "In order to ensure the connection between the fleet and the mainland, we have also negotiated with Spain, and we can use the Spanish telegraph system to transmit our intelligence. Of course, in addition to the information transmission system on the surface, we also have a radio relay ship as a backup. "Admiral Bohr then talked about the possible situation and the prepared plan.\u003c/p\u003e "There is still a very important question, how does His Majesty arrange the movement of the fleet after the completion of the deterrent mission? ? The two orders recently issued by His Majesty are somewhat conflicting. It was said before that they can cruise in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean for a period of time, but the recent order is to return as appropriate. "\u003c/p\u003eVarious plans have been discussed several times, and the German Navy's senior management is well aware of the current situation, but the most critical issue is that the German senior management's response attitude is not clear. At this time, the Kaiser is still Hesitant, sometimes aggressive, sometimes retreating, this made Bohr and others feel very uneasy.\u003c/p\u003e "Fuck, what are you looking at me for? I don't know what the Emperor means! "Looking at the executives present, His Royal Highness was also depressed. The Kaiser didn't make up his mind, so I can't do anything!\u003c/p\u003eThanks to the book friends who travel slowly, bighill1982\u003c/a\u003e~~~, and book friends \u003c/a\u003e support of Yi Yinyun, Day Sleeping Animals, and tjyhom~~~! The third update is here~~~! Please subscribe\u003c/a\u003e~~~!!\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e