"So, the pros and cons of this plan are obvious, and it needs to be considered. The evacuation has not begun yet. The probability of warships above the fearless level of both sides taking the field is not high. It depends on the situation at that time. However, the aircraft carrier detachment also needs to prepare and will still train in the Baltic Sea before the operation." Ruprecht said.

In the following two days, after Crown Prince Ruprecht and the top leaders of the German High Seas Fleet finalized other related contents, the plan for the Battle of the Dover Strait was gradually launched. In addition to the aircraft carrier, the main force of the entire high seas fleet, plus the former fearless fleet originally assigned to the Baltic Sea, moved to the Port of William William! At the same time, the Port of Zebrugge, which was originally docked in submarines, also welcomed a new fleet of warships. Under the leadership of the German High Seas Fleet's former dreadnought Caesar and the armored cruiser of the pre-Defensive era, a complete German destroyer brigade entered here. All of this undoubtedly shows that the German fleet is ready to attack the British fleet in the Dover Strait!

As for the situation of the Port of Zebrugge, which was almost blocked at the entrance of the Dover Strait, the British were naturally very concerned about it. Shortly after the German fleet entered the port, the British fleet obtained the situation of the new German fleet entering the port through aviation reconnaissance and spies. Of course, in order to verify this information, the Royal Navy Air Force lost 11 various aircrafts in succession. So much so that Jericho called this information almost written in blood!

But Jericho doesn't have time to sigh at this matter now. The German high seas fleet, which had been dormant for a year, once again showed its deadly claws. This time, the Germans were aiming at the retreat passage of the British Expeditionary Force.

"The German Navy has also sent destroyers to attack our trawlers and destroyers in the Dover Strait through a night attack in the New Year. The most successful one of them sank one of our trawlers, seven drifting fishing boats, and eight other ships were injured. According to our subsequent investigation, the German fleet involved in the battle was only six large destroyers. This time, the Germans sent all the former dreadnoughts, which put a lot of pressure on me." Brigadier General Keith, who was responsible for anti-submarine and anti-lightning strikes in the Dover Strait, said.

In fact, in history, the German destroyer teams have also attacked British ships in the English Channel, and sometimes their results are good. The Germans are still familiar with the British blockade line and minefield, or it doesn't matter if they are not familiar with it. In this plane, the British mine quality problems are still relatively serious. In this plane, German destroyers have launched more than one dozen attacks on the English Channel. Some are sunk by British surface warships, and some are returning due to failures. However, so far, only one of them has been destroyed by mines. So far, both the British and Germans have scoffed at the British minefield. The expensive main ships are still afraid of it, but for large-scale destroyers and old-fashioned warships, it is still worth taking risks!

However, now, with the retreat of the British Expeditionary Force, the situation has changed. The navies on both sides are destined to launch a fierce battle in the waters near the Dover Strait. This time, before the British retreat, the Germans had already shown the carriages, horses and cannons, not only the terrifying fearlessness and super fearlessness of the High Seas Fleet, but also the former dreadnoughts have also been pulled over, which is obviously a decisive battle. When Jericho thought that he might have to fight with the German High Seas Fleet in the future under the threat of German bombers, he felt a little chilled!

Of course, Jericho also knew that the High Seas Fleet would not be so stupid and rushed directly to the Dover Strait. Even if you look down on the British mines, at least, in this narrow water, you must respect the British submarines enough...

"The Germans seem to be preparing to send a fleet of old-fashioned former dreadnoughts, supplemented by light cruisers, and a large number of destroyers to attack the Dover Strait. Judging from the current situation, our former dreadnoughts have suffered heavy losses, most of which are either war sinking or war injuries. The older ones have no combat effectiveness due to maintenance issues, so we may have to use fearless warships to suppress our opponents." Lieutenant General Thomas put down the documents in his hand and said.

"Look at the situation first. In the first few days, our transportation volume was not high, and we would choose to sail northwest as far away from the Germans as possible. The Navy and the Army also set up shore artillery positions near the port. We also deployed submarines underwater. It was impossible for the Germans to use former fearless warships from the beginning." Jericho said after pondering for a moment.

Thomas is right. If the German former Fleet of Defence enters the strait, the British can only send out warships of the fearless level to resist. This is undoubtedly a very painful thing for the British Fleet. Even with the large fleet's rich family background, the total number of warships of the Fleet and above is only about 2. It is okay to send a 4-ship team, but if you want to send out two, Jericho will not dare to kill him! In this regard, the German Navy's guess about Jericho is correct.

In Jericho's opinion, it is a game now. The Germans have the concerns of the Germans. The German fleet has smaller battleships, so they must also hesitate. Before they can't figure out the situation in the Dover Strait, and before the British fleet transports personnel on a large scale, the German fleet will not put their cards in the trump card too early. Otherwise, what if they get in and hit a mine or encounter a submarine ambush? The beginning of the wayfinding is a must.

As for you saying that the former dreadnought and armored cruisers are useless? Jericho does not fully agree with this statement. The Germans' former dreadnought and armored cruisers are indeed old, but compared with the British fleet that is roaming around the world, the attendance rate of German warships is still not high, and the situation of warships is also good. Moreover, the speed of armored cruisers was around 23 knots when they were built. It is said that some power systems were changed before the war, and the 8 10-inch guns on the Mainz-class battleships. To be honest, this is already a miniaturized battleship cruiser. Perhaps it is a little worse than the dreadnoughts, but it is a good player to deal with light cruisers and does not drag down speed. This is definitely a very important force for the German Navy, which is relatively lacking in auxiliary warships.

Jericho also guessed this correctly. Within the German Navy, it is not yet clear whether the slowest former dreadnoughts will participate in the final battle. After all, the drag speed and the 12-inch l40 artillery is also less powerful, but the four Mainz-class armored cruisers are definitely going to board, and the German Navy expects them to block the charge of the British light cruiser with destroyers!
Chapter completed!