"We have been leaving the Mediterranean for nearly half a year. During this half year, I always want to rush out of this narrow strait and fight a hearty battle with the British and French fleets in the Eastern Mediterranean. Today, we can finally realize this dream!" Earl Spey wrote in his diary before departure.

The German fleet entered Constantinople on the afternoon of the D-1st, and entered the narrow Greater Strait of Neil during the day of the D-1st. All the allies that can be mobilized in the Black Sea area came to the narrow Marmara Sea. Against the setting sun, the front was four super fearless battleships. They were foreign cousins ​​of the German Helgolan-class battleships and the most powerful battleships in the entire Mediterranean!

The flagship of Earl Spee, Sultan Suleiman I, is at the front of the battleship detachment, and behind it is the Reshadiller. These two battleships form the first team. The third one is the flagship of Earl Lukner, Prince Eugen, and behind it is his ship of the same class, Teghov. These two battleships from the Austro-Hungarian Empire form the second tier.

Behind the left of the four super fearless ships are two former fearless and armored cruisers Red Beard. Although these are two old warships that have been in service for nearly 20 years, the years have left deep marks on them, and the progress of the times has also made these warships a little overwhelmed, but it has to be admitted that these once the pinnacle of human technology are still terrifying steel monsters!

On the right rear of the Super Dauntless Battleship Detachment are two seaplanes and aircraft carriers, namely the Turkish Pillar of the Nation and the Germans' temporary transformation of William with merchant ships. Although these two warships that temporarily played guest appearances on civilian ships do not have thick armor and heavy artillery, they can still serve as the eyes of the entire fleet with the 18 various seaplanes on them! Their missions include but are not limited to reconnaissance, throwing flares, and anti-submarine. They almost take over all the non-combat work of the entire fleet!

How can the boss not take his younger brother when he travels? Even as a dynamic social organization (for example, a gangster) when the boss travels, he must have a group of younger brothers rushing and raising his flags. As the representative of the best maritime power in the Mediterranean region, Earl Spey will naturally bring a circle of younger brothers when he takes his family to smash the venue.

Although my brother suffered heavy losses in the battle some time ago, fortunately, Romania's turnaround not only brought the prince crucial oil, but also provided some destroyers and gunboats owned by the Romanian Navy. In addition, the accessories and personnel sponsored by the German High Seas Fleet headquarters, as well as the Turkish Navy's blood spitting support, the Count was able to take 18 various destroyers and gunboats at a time, which was more in quantity than the last night attack on the French fleet! But is the quality.... Give it a discount--!

"His Excellency Commander, we and the Air Force liaison personnel have completed the contact frequency band, password and other matters between the two sides. The Air Force said that after dawn, at least two squadrons of fighter jets can be guaranteed to be hovering over the fleet. We can also contact the long-range reconnaissance aircraft directly." A staff officer said.

"Very good, I'll send me a telegram to Lieutenant General Harrell for my help to the Allied Mediterranean Fleet and understanding of our actions." The Count put down the coffee in his hand and said with satisfaction.

"Do you have to use the Bavarian Air Force?" said one of his staff officers.

"Well, use the wording of the Bavarian Air Force." Earl Spee nodded and said. In this formal text, it is OK to call Harrell's troops a German Air Force, but it is also true to call it the Bavarian Air Force, because like the army, the Bavarian Air Force is also owned by the Kingdom of Bavaria and has nothing to do with Prussia. (It is also true in history. Before the outbreak of World War 1, Bavaria had an independent air force)

Earl Spee emphasized this way that it was nothing more than selling Lieutenant General Harrell to save face. His final plan did not take into account the demands of the Air Force, so it is necessary to please others in words, and so it is correct to say that in Germany!

After confirming the content of the telegram, the staff officer went to send a telegram to the Air Force. At this time, another person responsible for contacting the submarine force was also present. During this operation, there were 12 submarines distributed around the battlefield. Their most important task was not to attack the opponent, but to provide early warning to the fleet as a warning post, especially at night when the operation occurred. Air reconnaissance was severely weakened, so the submarine force needed to make up for this gap.

"The submarine force has entered the designated position. No unexpected situation has been found at present, and the cruise path of the former British and French Dreadnought Fleet has not changed. In the last telegram today, the submarine force provided us with three routes to enter and exit the battlefield." The staff officer said.

"Let the submarine cordon in the southwest go a little further out. Their warning positions are too close to our route and cannot provide us with enough early warning time." After looking at the latest submarine warning map, Earl Spey frowned slightly, and an inexplicable feeling made him slightly adjust the submarine's defense position.

"The former dreadnought we brought this time is very fragile. Once attacked, we are likely to be bitten. This time, there are very few armor-piercing bombs on our super dreadnought battleship, so our naval battle is actually not an advantage!" The Count thought for a while and said.

Although Earl Spey is extremely bold in his actions, he is definitely not the kind of master who is determined to encounter problems. In terms of tactical style, he is closer to Redell, and calculates everything in detail to plug all possible loopholes. To be honest, although he has 7 large warships and 4 of the most powerful battleships in the entire Mediterranean, he really doesn't want to fight against opponents of the same level this time!

After completing coordination with almost all participating departments, Earl Spee was all he could do, waiting for the last time Turkish and German naval personnel to review the safety of the route. In order to ensure the safety of his hometown, the Turks spared no effort to lay mines here. If they exploded themselves when they went out, it would be embarrassing.

The top leaders of the fleet are making final preparations for the smooth start of the battle, while relatively speaking, most of the officers and soldiers of the fleet are more relaxed, eating beef burgers and hot chocolate drinks or coffee placed next to them. All the officers and soldiers who participated in the battle enjoyed their last leisure time before the battle began.
Chapter completed!