"In addition to the main battleship, let's get a dozen submarines first." When Ottoman Navy Minister Jemal Pasha came to Munich in person to discuss the Turkish naval construction with Ruprecht, the prince opened his mouth and asked Türkiye to prepare a dozen submarines first.

"Why shouldn't the surface ships be properly arranged first?" Jemal said embarrassingly. He had witnessed the grand occasion when Ruprecht brought the German fleet into Istanbul. The masts and oars were like forests, the ships were strong and the cannons were sharp. The magnificent fleet was the navy in the mind of this naval minister. As for those submarines that were hidden underwater, moving speeds like snails, and doing things that were stealing all day long, they were not in the eyes of Jemal.

"First of all, you should believe in the friendship between the German Empire and the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Your country trusts us and hand over the construction of the naval forces that are related to the rise and fall of the country. Then I naturally want to build a practical fleet for your country that meets your national day and needs, rather than a flashy fleet."

"Believe me, the fleet I plan for your country can definitely form combat power in the shortest time, spend the least money, and have the strongest combat power in the shortest time. As for the issue of submarines, I think 12 submarines are the minimum requirements, and they can only be more or less, because this is determined by your country's environment."

"In the direction of the Black Sea, the Turkish Navy owned two super-dreadnoughts built by Germany, plus a few light cruisers, and destroyers could completely suppress the Russian Baltic fleet without the dreadnoughts. This also achieved the first goal of your country's naval construction."

"The second purpose is to enable your country to resist the Allied fleets coming from the Mediterranean. It can be expected that once war begins, Britain, France and other countries will definitely launch a large-scale landing battle against the Dardanelles in order to open up direct ties with Russia."

"With the British and French navies going all out, the Turkish fleet could not block the opponent's offensive in the Aegean Sea, so the fleet could only withdraw to the Black Sea. Then cooperate with land-based turrets, mines and submarines to block the opponent." Historically, when the Battle of Dardanelles broke out, Britain and France gathered a total of 18 dreadnoughts and former dreadnoughts to participate in the battle against the ground and sea. Although most of them were former dreadnoughts, relying solely on the number of numbers, the two super dreadnoughts could not pk with so many warships, right? What's more, there are ruthless characters like the Queen in it! Carrying fleet battles? What do you think?

"So we can only use an asymmetric combat method to deal with the British and French fleets in the narrow Dardanelles, and submarines, mines and mines are the most important means." The Dardanelles can be said to be the place where the former dreadnoughts suffered the most tragic losses in this battle. On March 18, 1915, the former British dreadnoughts (displacement of 14,500 tons) and the Ocean (displacement of 13,510 tons) and the French former dreadnoughts Buve (displacement of 12,200 tons) were sunk by mines laid by the Turkish Brut.

Moreover, the mines laid out by this minecraft ship also injured the battlecruiser Unrequited. It was definitely one of the miracles in the history of the world's naval forces. It was even better than the famous U9 in history.

However, the matter was not over. The monsters of the British and French fleets continued to be bullied by all kinds of little guys, including submarines and destroyers in this narrow sea. On the evening of May 13, the former British dreadnought Goliath was sailing in the Dardanelles under the far cover of five destroyers and was sunk by the Turkish destroyer National Pillar! In myths and legends, the giant Goliath died of a stone. This time, myths and reality are so suitable!

On May 25, the British second-class battleship was sunk by the German submarine U21, which happened to be the famous Agility-class ship No. 2. Two days later, on May 27, the German submarine U21 opened again and sank the dreadnought in front of Dignity! So, in the narrow Dardanelles, the British and French navy dreadnoughts were thrown away 6! The power of the submarine, the mines can be seen!

However, while the Allied submarines were killing, the British also overcame many difficulties in anti-submarine networks, mines and terrain were not familiar with each other, and launched a crazy counter-kill! The British's seven submarines and one French submarine sank a Turkish former dreadnought, 1 lightning strike ship, 5 gunboats, 11 transport ships, 44 steamers and 148 sailing ships! And it caused Turkey's maritime transportation in the Marmara Sea to almost paralyze, especially the two destroyers, e14 and e11, three in and three out, and the results were brilliant.

The bloody history tells Ruprecht that in the Dardanelles, submarine warfare and mine warfare are the key to victory. If the Allied fleets leave more blood, they must work hard on these two issues! So while requiring Turkey to purchase 12 submarines, Ruprecht also asked Turkey to invest more funds and personnel in the mine stock, minebuilding ships and minesweepers.

"Submarine officers can be provided by the German Navy, and minesweepers can be trained by the Empire. In addition to the two dreadnoughts, the German Imperial Navy can also build 2 light cruisers and 12 destroyers for your country, plus the overall price of supporting weapons and accessories is 1 million pounds."

"At the same time, in order to enable your country to maintain these precious warships, the German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire will jointly contribute to help Turkey establish large-scale ships, machinery factories and other supporting facilities in Istanbul that match the fleet."

"In order to enable your naval personnel to become familiar with the performance of German warships as soon as possible, I can prepare some old-style dreadnoughts for your country as training ships. Of course, there will be no shortage of weapons and equipment on it. Once the war begins, the combat effectiveness will be restored soon."

"I am very grateful to the German Empire and His Highness for their support to the Ottoman Turkish Navy. I am here to express my sincerest thanks to you on behalf of the Ottoman Empire and His Majesty the Sultan." said Jemar Pasha.

"In addition, as the most powerful maritime force of the Allies Group in the entire Mediterranean, the joint operations of the Austro-Hungarian fleet and the Turkish fleet will also be put on the agenda. In this regard, the German Empire will send naval officers to coordinate the relationship between the three countries in the Mediterranean. If one day, the Austro-Hungarian fleet needs to enter the Turkish territorial waters and ports, I hope that Mr. Jemar can make a convenience." Finally, Ruprecht said.

Historically, facing the Navy Minister's agreement to the battleship Goben entered Turkey, so in this case, Ruprecht greeted the other party first, laying the foundation for the establishment of the Mediterranean Fleet in the future.

"The Turkish Empire has no choice but to pay reasonable requests from allies." Gemal Pasha promised, patting his chest.
Chapter completed!