In the end, the seven destroyers of the Seventh Destroyer Detachment were wiped out in more than half an hour of battle, and the survival rate was only 30%. However, relying on the fighting of this destroyer detachment, the four main battleships of Earl Spey finally escaped the fate of being annihilated in the first round of attacks. Except for the bad luck, Caesar William II failed to escape due to damage to the power compartment, the remaining four battleships re-entered the night.&1t;/p>

"The Seventh Destroyer Detachment almost achieved the ultimate of the naval auxiliary fleet in World War I. In this battle of more than half an hour, the officers and soldiers of the Destroyer Detachment were perfect in response and operation. The two large destroyers successfully divided the British lightning fleet, and their bravery and fearlessness created conditions for the German fleet to survive in the first round of strikes. The actions of the remaining five destroyers can be described as fearlessness. They have nothing to injure the main ship.

The weapons of harm, but this did not prevent them from using their flesh and blood to fight for the final vitality for the main ship! They bravely rushed towards the British main fleet and forced the other side to turn. Their actions temporarily weakened the Thomas fleet's attack on the German fleet, thus giving me the time and ability to continue to entangle with the British, and their courage and decisiveness also made the battle the next day possible. I am proud and proud that I was able to fight with such a comrade."&1t;/p>

After the war, Earl Spee praised the achievements of the Seventh Destroyer Detachment in his memoirs. He also awarded the German Emperor his Great Iron Cross, which was hung in the Naval Club of Wilhelmshaven, the home port of the Seventh Destroyer Detachment. The following also specifically stated that "dedicated to my most respected comrades and heroes - the Seventh Detachment Detachment will always be glorious!"&1t;/p>

"General, except for a former fearless battleship, their main fleet ran away." An officer thought carefully about Thomas' report. At this time, the angry Thomas had a dark face and said nothing. He could not tolerate how could he have planned such a plan for such a long time end up with such a result! This kind of frustration and deep reluctance made him angry!&1t;/p>

"I understand, today's battle is not over. We will continue to fight until we pull them out of the night in the Dover Strait and kill them!" Thomas said as he returned to the chart, and he needed to reorganize his thoughts.&1t;/p>

"The German fleet turned northwest, and they did not go home but went deeper into the strait. Our current fb27 bomber in the air was driven out by German aircraft. Their situation was very bad. The second batch of aircraft was powerless, so we need to wait for the third batch!" said the aviation consultant in charge of contacting the air force.&1t;/p>

"How is our auxiliary warship now?" Thomas asked.&1t;/p>

"In addition to the intercepted lightning strike team, other light cruisers and destroyers have very little losses and can perform tasks well. Unfortunately, the Gant fleet has suffered a lot of losses. If we have to take care of them, or block the entire strait, it will be very difficult." An officer said.&1t;/p>

"I sympathize with Major General Gonte to find a way to return to the port, but unfortunately, I can't help him." Thomas said. "Immediately contact all the aviation units, destroyers, auxiliary cruisers and trawlers in the Strait of Dover! Pass the entire strait for me, they were all injured and could not run fast!"&1t;/p>

"General, we are only 2 hours away from our return flight. If we delay time, it may lead to serious consequences. Our air support range is limited." An officer said.&1t;/p>

"I know that the battlefield has always been full of risks and opportunities. Sometimes we need to take some risks! I will consider this issue. Now, find it for me!" Thomas said without looking back. At the same time, not far away, Count Spee was also commanding his fleet to lick his wounds. Thomas's attack just now was indeed fatal, which was perfect from the perspective of the battle plan. Unfortunately, there were some problems in the middle, but even so, the Spee fleet still suffered heavy losses.&1t;/p>

"Mr. Commander, in the battle just now, we lost the former fearless battleship Caesar William II, as well as a light cruiser and a destroyer of over 10 ships. The ship condition of Caesar was not very good. An important steam pipeline was injured. Now, after barely repairing, it can only maintain a 16-knot flight. The two armored cruisers are in very good condition and have more than 80% combat power. Your flagship has been destroyed by two main guns, and the side of the hull has been hit 3 times. Two of the shells have brought us more than 90 tons of water inlets." A German officer said.&1t;/p>

"Okay, the situation is not very bad. Have you replied to the war situation notice we sent to the headquarters?" Earl Spee asked.&1t;/p>

"The headquarters call back, and they will try their best to seize this opportunity, and said that the subsequent reserve fleet will continue to help the fleet, and we will allow the use of a brand new high-frequency radio for contact. The High Seas Fleet will send the main ship to meet us near the safety line. Our fleet can choose to evacuate at the right time." said a staff officer.&1t;/p>

"Very good, the game has just begun tonight!" Earl Spee said. The German Navy headquarters gave the Count very broad orders. You can choose to retreat or continue to choose to get entangled with the British. The British knew the threat of the Luftwaffe, so they asked the Thomas fleet to retreat in advance, and the Germans naturally knew this problem! Why did Ruprecht and Schell get entangled before? It was because they were worried that the British would only use half a night to retreat troops and then return early, so they considered using aircraft carriers to intercept halfway when necessary. If the British fleet retreated later, it would be easy to say, because they probably could not escape the reconnaissance range of the German aviation force! Even using aircraft carriers is saved!&1t;/p>

"The next battle may be very cruel, I hope you can understand my difficulties. We all may die in the battle tonight. I cannot guarantee anything else, but I can guarantee that I will live and die with my flagship and you, and I will not be captured. If things really reach an irreversible level, I will be with our flagship." Earl Spee said seriously.&1t;/p>

"For Germany, for victory, for the Empire's High Seas Fleet!" a group of officers said excitedly. At this point, when facing an unmatched enemy, Earl Spey decided to play a game of death! The first thing in this game is time! Time will determine the fate of him and Thomas!&1t;/p>
Chapter completed!