"So what is the result of the chart deduction? Can we catch up with the target?" asked Lieutenant General Lebres.

"We basically can't catch up with the target. Even if there are former dreadnoughts in the German fleet, their speed can still be maintained above 18 knots. If they retreat at full speed, the distance between us and them is currently about 15 nautical miles. Our maximum speed is 20 knots, and it is unlikely that we will catch up with our opponent. After all, as long as the opponent approaches the Dardanelles, he will be home." The officer thought for a while and said.

"This is really bad news." Lieutenant General Lebris said, touching his chin. After experiencing initial anger, Lieutenant General Lebris, who had calmed down, began to consider the current situation of the fleet on both sides.

It was really surprising today. If it weren't for escorting a British army to Chios Island, the French fleet wouldn't have appeared here at all. At the beginning, the French armored cruiser was attacked to him, but because the radio compartment was destroyed during the sending process, Lebres did not get a complete information. He only knew that something happened in the island of Lesvos to the north, so he hurriedly came with the fleet. Later, when the German fleet bombarded the port, Lieutenant General Lebres received relatively complete information and for the first time he confirmed that there was a super fearless existence in the German fleet.

Now it is a bit embarrassing for Lieutenant General Lebres. Judging from the current situation, the German fleet has already successfully ripped off, so he will definitely not be able to catch up. Of course, he may not be able to catch up. The French don’t know that the German fleet brought all the high-explosive bombs this time. And even if he can fight, the French fleet is unwilling to engage in a battle where both sides have suffered heavy losses. After all, the French Navy’s assets are only a little bit. If it is really a fight, what should you do if you let France, a world-class colonial empire?! The German bombardment of the port this time has caused the French to suffer heavy losses. These are all sunk costs. You can’t just put the fleet in because of your heavy losses... The war has just begun a year, don’t send it so quickly. The most elite fleet of the French Republic is in your hands!

"We are too careless. The Spe fleet is a group of wolves. We must not take it lightly until we are sure to kill all of these wolves. We send a report to the fleet stationed on Chios Island and ask them to be more alert. When sending a report to the British, I hope that Britain and France can set up a joint fleet and blockade the Dardanelles. This kind of thing must not happen for a second time." Lieutenant General Lebres ordered.

To be honest, as a French naval general who once pkled at sea with Earl Spee, the last disaster of "Crete" is still fresh in memory for the French. Now, the Allied Mediterranean Fleet has recovered a certain amount of strength. The French feel that it is a bit dangerous for their own squadron to be lonely overseas, so Lieutenant General Lebres hopes that the eight super fearless ships of the British and French main fleets can merge. In this case, the Germans should not dare to cause trouble for themselves anymore, right? The 8 super fearless ships plus a group of quasi- fearless ships, even if the Germans are God's own sons, they can't beat them, right?

Another thing is the Dardanelles. It seems that the idea of ​​giving up attention to the straits this time is obviously problematic. The German fleet can safely enter and exit the Aegean Sea, and can go home after a little retreat. This tm feels uncomfortable when you think about it. Of course, it is not realistic to let the British and French fleets rush inside directly. In the narrow laneway of the Dardanelles, there are Turkish forts on both sides, Bavarian aircraft above their heads, and the Allied Mediterranean Fleet on the front. How could you let the Allies attack?

Therefore, for the Strait, Lieutenant General Lebres' suggestion is to blockade and alert, and to lay another circle of mines outside the minefield set up by the Germans to ensure the blockage of large fleets on the surface. At the same time, they rely on camouflage reconnaissance ships, speedboats, and submarines to form a cordon and patrol day and night. This time, the German sneak attack was too fatal for the French. Lieutenant General Lebres estimated that this hand directly lost tens of thousands of troops, and a French division and a large number of equipment were gone...

At the same time, the British fleet stationed in Athens also received news that Sir Fisher was awakened by the guards in his sleep. After learning that the Allied Mediterranean Fleet broke out of the Dardanelles and then directly stewed the French landing forces in the Port of Herresos, Sir Fisher's first feeling was impossible! Didn't the Air Force and the Navy claim that they had beaten the Spee fleet down the last time? Why did this happen again?!

"Just, it is possible to make mistakes in the air observation, and several months have passed, and the German fleet is about to restore combat effectiveness. Therefore, this time, it is entirely possible for them to attack and severely damage the French." Major General Duff, who commanded four Iron Duke-class super fearless, said to Sir Fisher in a very tactful manner.

In fact, Major General Duff, who has been working and fighting on the front line fleet, was doubtful about the results of the last British air strike, because except for the two warships sunk in Constantinople, there are no exact and detailed picture information for all the other sunks. Moreover, what is more interesting is that after the air strikes, the remaining Allied fleets actually killed the Russian Black Sea Fleet. After the British bombing, they had this combat power. Are you embarrassed to write that the other party was completely severely damaged?

Don't think that the British are not stupid, and don't think that the upper class is full of all kinds of wise and powerful. Just like in history, Churchill could have detained two battleships that the Turks had paid most of the money. Just like the mysterious confidence in launching the Battle of the Dardanelles. Most of the top leaders of the British Navy recognized this result. Although it may be for political purposes, it has to be said that this recognition had a profound impact on the entire Balkan war situation. And it made allies pay a very heavy price.

"We are rushing over now, and I'm afraid the German fleet will run away long ago." An officer said embarrassedly as he looked at the telegram in his hand.

"But we still have to go, this is a matter of attitude, and I think the French have a lot to say to me, although these words may be something we don't want to hear." Sir Fisher's heart was so bitter! He could already imagine the sad scene of the angry French squirting his face.

"Send a telegram to the French, and say, we set sail immediately and meet with the French fleet on the island of Lesvos!" Sir Fisher ordered.
Chapter completed!