"Our three battleship teams have been launched. There are 6 air forces responsible for reconnaissance on the Shetland Islands. Our first team followed the opponent into the North Sea, the second team searched near the North Sea blockade line, and the third team was moving from the east. We limited the opponent's position to an area of ​​150 kilometers from east to west and 80 kilometers from north to south. If they were in this area, we would definitely find them. If they were not in this area, but chose to escape north in the night, then they would never be able to return to the port. Because there was not enough fuel." When the star of Qi rose again, Thomas said to his subordinates.&1t;/p>

His estimate is very accurate. If the German fleet wants to go back, it can only go south all the way, and the route is almost fixed. Even if the Moltke may provide fuel to Blücher, the warship still cannot be allowed to last longer. The German fleet seems to know that there is a British fleet approaching Norway, so Blücher sails southwest when crossing the blockade.&1t;/p>

In fact, this is the direction Thomas wants the Germans to go, because it is close to the Shetland Islands, and there are planes that can provide reconnaissance. At the same time, the second team is waiting there! The three fleets will force the German fleet to the west, thus eventually exhausting the opponent's fuel. By that time, the opponent can only choose to go back and fight. Anyway, no matter what, as long as the final battle, the British will win!&1t;/p>

But unfortunately, Thomas's thinking was used by the Germans. The latter did not expect the Germans to divide their troops. In other words, Thomas didn't care about the German fleet after the division. Three squadrons and six queens were attracted to the west, while the Moltke sailed to the south. According to the plan, he would arrive at the Skaglak Strait as soon as possible. However, even if Thomas knew, he would not mind, because there were four main battleships commanded by Major General Moore waiting for Moltke! So what if you go? You can't go back!&1t;/p>

Let's take a look at the outside of Wilhelmshaven, about 40 nautical miles away from the German High Seas Fleet base, the huge fleet set up a huge box formation on the periphery of the German minefield, and four light cruisers formed a wide reconnaissance line on the front of the main fleet. The British destroyers were even more forward. They almost had firepower contact with the German destroyers hidden in the minefield. This time, behind the huge fleet, three seaplanes and motherships released three waves of 23 seaplanes in the direction of the German port, and the v15oo bombers flying from the British mainland also came to join in the fun.&1t;/p>

However, unlike at sea, although the size of the current German naval aviation force is far from the scale of thousands of aircraft and tens of thousands of people in the Royal Navy at the end of World War 1, now, including seaplanes, it is not difficult to collect three-digit aircraft in the Port of William, this German navy is very serious! And this time, the British seaplane force was hit head-on!&1t;/p>

More than 5o J-1 fighters, and the Fokker fighter swarmed up, and taught British seaplanes to be re-manifested in minutes with huge numbers and performance advantages. The air combat and entanglement between the two sides lasted for nearly an hour. After paying the heavy price of a seaplane with more than one dozen combat losses, the British Navy finally determined one thing, that is, the German high seas fleet is still in the Yade Bay, and in order to prevent a squadron from dispatching, the British also counted the number of German main battleships parked in the harbor and checked the model!&1t;/p>

"In the east are two squadrons under the German First Battleship Squadron, a total of 6 Bavarian battleships, and in the northeast are two newly commissioned Bavarian-class battleships. To the west are four battlecruisers of Hippel. To the north are Hurglan-class battleships. All the fast battleships of the German fleet are in the port, and the light cruiser teams are basically there. There should be three squads. I think we can report to General Thomas." Lieutenant General Charles Maden, chief of staff of the Great Fleet, marked the location of the German fleet on the huge sand table and said to Jay immediately.&1t;/p>

"That's good, the German main battleships are here. I think General Thomas' hunting is about to end, right?" General Jericho said with a sigh. It was not until this moment that Jericho was really relieved.&1t;/p>

"Hisser Commander, our aviation reconnaissance has found an opponent. It seems that our judgment is 35 kilometers southwest of the fleet. Our judgment is very accurate. It can be said that the distance between us is very close!" Thomas, who had just finished breakfast, received good news. This made him excitedly walk to the chart and then watch the staff mark each other's positions on the chart with his own eyes!&1t;/p>

"Order the fleet to add to the 25th quarter immediately! The final kill is about to begin! Tell the second and third teams and let them quickly surround them!" Thomas said.&1t;/p>

"The second telegram said that this time there seemed to be only two warships, one of which was obviously smaller." Then, when the staff officer wanted Thomas to report the second telegram, the lieutenant general was stunned at first, then frustrated, and regretful.&1t;/p>

"Who is the battleship?" Thomas asked.&1t;/p>

"This seems to be the Blüchel, with only three turrets on it." said the staff officer.&1t;/p>

"Let the Second Fleet sail east immediately and search for the eastern part of the North Sea. They are luring the tiger away from the mountain. Maybe the Moltke has secretly headed south!" Thomas ordered. Blüchel was sailing west as bait, which caused the British fleet's interception network to shift westward, and then provided an opportunity for the Moltke to break through. Thomas finally figured out the German plan, but until now, he was not worried because Thomas had left a backup plan.&1t;/p>

After confirming that the opponent had only one battle patrol, Thomas decided to let himself and the third team that was closer to kill the two German warships, while the second squadron Barrym and War-War-Will searched for the lone Molt and also called Major General Moor to guard the Skaglak Strait.&1t;/p>

More than two hours later, at 1 o'clock in the morning, under the guidance of the reconnaissance plane, Thomas finally saw the Blüchel battlecruiser running on the sea and the Wiesbaden cruiser behind. At the same time, the Warriors and Reputation of the Third Battleship also appeared in the southeast of the German fleet, ready to intercept the opponent at any time.&1t;/p>

"What a pity. We only attracted two battleship teams this time. I hope the Moltke can be lucky enough to avoid the other two queens." Captain Blücher, Colonel Hullhouse, said with a little regret.&1t;/p>
Chapter completed!