Chapter 332: Norwegian naval battle

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"The British navy will soon be overwhelmed! Where else is there any spirit to manage the mess in Norway!" Akado waved his hand and said a look of scorn in his blue eyes. He was still very satisfied with Rydell's political vision and loyalty, but Rydell had always advocated the cautious use of the navy fleet, which made Akado feel he was too timid.
In addition, the Navy is unlikely to have reinforcements in a short period of time. The other two Zeppelin-class aircraft carriers are still on the dock. The remaining destroyers and cruisers are even newly launched, but they are just escorts for aircraft carriers and air defense for mine clearance. Anti-submarine models lack the basic capability for independent operations.
Of course, Akado also realized that the fleet was too dependent on the shortcomings of the aircraft carrier's capabilities, and ordered the naval shipyard to build 4 cruisers and 12 destroyers of the artillery battle type. These battleships were equipped with 203 mm caliber main guns and 150 mm caliber The main gun is basically the same as the firepower of the British and American destroyers of the same period. Its function is to serve as an assault ship and a ship to protect the aircraft carrier in close proximity, in order to avoid interference from the other side's small ships.
In fact, this role is only in the German navy, but it is too few. Germany has three Lüzov class armored ships. These warships are the warships built in the first naval update plan. Although the technology is a bit old, it is based on speed and artillery. You can compete with cruisers on board. These warships were originally used as attack ships for sneak attacks, but now they are used as "large destroyers" following the high seas fleet of the German Navy. Their follow-up also prevented the German navy ’s high seas fleet from being driven away by several enemy cruisers at night.
The main gun of this armored ship has a caliber of 283 mm, which is enough to deal with any British destroyers and cruisers, and its speed of up to 26 knots is easy to accompany aircraft carrier operations, plus it can be installed with a large radar system that cannot be installed on the destroyer, which can be alert The 37-kilometer distance near the aircraft carrier also reassured Lütjens.
None of the three warships participated in the combat off the coast of the Netherlands, because at that time they were undergoing modification, installation and modification of anti-aircraft artillery systems, and installation of high-power radar in Wilhelmshaven. It can be said that this Norwegian sea battle is the first battle after their conversion is completed.
Akado glanced at the embarrassed Redl and continued with a sigh: "General Redl, the imperial navy ’s future combat missions will be more difficult. If you ca n’t even handle it now, then the future will be strong. When the enemy is in a decisive battle at sea, how can I give you a larger fleet? "
"Head of State! I ... I will bring Lütjens back from the Norwegian waters! Are we leaving a few warships in Norway to defend against British interference?" Redel just regained a few seconds before revealing In view of his cautious nature: "If the British navy landed in Norway, destroyed port equipment, and interfered with iron ore production ... then wouldn't we lose the gain?"
"Even if the British landed in Norway, do you think my H Group Army and the hundreds of aircraft of the Air Force were equipped?" Akado laughed. "General Weix will take them to sea. The British are in Norway. At most, the action is just to send us some prisoners of war, and it is impossible to succeed. "
"Since the head of state is so determined, I ordered the plan as soon as I went back!" Redell nodded and agreed with Akado.
This is also the reason why Akado insists on using Radel, the highest commander of the Navy. Although Radel has a fair level of operational command capabilities, he is very loyal and very obedient. It can be said that as long as Akado insists, he will follow suit. There is such a person who has never had a problem with the political station team to see the place in the highest command of the navy, and Akado has endured the defect of his general ability.
"In addition! The Air Force ’s secret plan is also under way! General Catherine, this plan is not only a tactical plan, but also a strategic plan. Once this plan is successful, it will completely change the morale comparison between the enemy and the enemy. Understand? "Akkado looked at his beloved subordinate Catherine again."
Compared to Rydell ’s shortcomings of poor loyalty, Catherine and Dick are undoubtedly Rommel and Guderian in the air force. These two men have the ability and loyalty to Akado. It really made Akado lament the strength of the German talent pool.
"My head, the plan is being carried out in full swing, and soon you will receive a report of the success of the operation." Catherine replied immediately.
Now that all the issues that need to be finalized have been confirmed, Akado will leave two people to have lunch together. For dinner, Akado will meet a large group of politicians and senior officials, and he has already booked a long time ago, so he will tell Anna that he may rush Don't go back-here is a friendly reminder, what the man said may not come back, please ask ladies to translate it as "don't come back".
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At the same time as Akado's meeting, in the icy waters of Norwegian waters, Germany's huge high seas naval fleet was slowly moving.
"Bell!" Suddenly, a rapid alarm sounded through the interior of the USS Empire. All the crew were running to their combat positions. Just a few minutes ago, a reconnaissance aircraft more than 100 kilometers away passed. A piece of intelligence was returned and more than three British naval combat ships were found.
Lütjens didn't dare to carelessly, immediately ordered the entire fleet to enter the first-level alert state, all crew members must be in place, and immediately took off the reconnaissance plane to confirm all directions of the entire fleet to avoid missing the main fleet of the British Royal Navy.
The combat staff is checking various intelligence information urgently. Some of them are from the British mainland. It is clearly written that the British Navy ’s main fleet still did not show signs of attack in the port a day ago; some from the submarine force reported that the UK was not found on the route. The situation of the large fleet.
"General! According to intelligence analysis, it is impossible for the British main fleet to appear in this position. Several intelligence channels simultaneously prove that the British navy has not left the country." A staff officer frowned. "This should be just a British squadron."
"Report! General, the aviation reconnaissance plane once again confirmed the target size and movement in the alert area." The Air Force Liaison Officer put down the phone and said to Lütjens: "The enemy has five destroyers and is sailing at high speed. Next, this speed is not the speed of a large fleet. "
"All aircraft carriers were ordered to take off 5 planes each, the Empire and Zeppelin took off from Stuka, the Bismarck and Tirbitz took off from the fw-190 fighters, forming a bomber formation to attack this destroyer fleet." Lu Tejans drew a circle on his chart with a surveying tool, then frowned and ordered: "The rest of the aircraft, with bombs and torpedoes, are preparing for the second wave of attacks."
"Report, General. Destroyer radars in other directions turned on and confirmed that no suspicious targets were found." The Navy's staff confirmed the information transmitted by other ships at this time and said: "I have ordered two destroyers to enter the core anti-submarine fleet. , The remaining ships remain in position to continue vigilance. "
"Very good!" Lütjens saw that 20 planes had formed a flying formation in the sky and flew in the direction of the target, so he nodded and said, "Continue to dispatch reconnaissance aircraft in other directions. I want to confirm the surroundings. The absolute safety of the sea! "
"Yes! General!"
At this time, the atmosphere on the warship became less tense, because of the distance of the carrier-based aircraft's attack distance. In the past, the of the large ship's giant artillery against each other into the meat mode became a long and unwavering wait.
"Help me make a cup of coffee." Lütjens said to the adjutant behind him: "I went to the next room and waited for the result. If there was any news, I came to inform me immediately."
"Follow the order! General!" The adjutant tapped his head and retreated.
Soon the aviation unit flew over the target, and found that this time the British fleet that provoked it looked like a bait. These five British destroyers are relatively old World War I destroyers. Their anti-aircraft firepower is very weak, and because of ship age and design issues, the speed is not as fast as the German destroyers.
It's hard to imagine the feelings of the German pilots after seeing these destroyers. The fw-190 fighters carrying rockets and small bombs began to climb, because they suspected this was a trap and the British fighters were ambushing around, but they did not find them for a few minutes. Find any shadow of the British Air Force.
The Stuttgart bomber began a probing attack, only to dive an old British destroyer into two in one round of dive. The British warship formation began to retreat unintentionally. However, the German Air Force, which proved its reality, did not give these destroyers any chance. Under the attack, these British destroyers were soon sunk or ignited.
A Norwegian naval battle that should have been large-scale turned into a one-sided slaughter. This time the British Navy did not sink any German ships, but it was sunk by a total of 5 destroyers. The power of British surface ships off the coast of Norway was wiped out as soon as they appeared. This seems to prove once again that the German navy is not what it was today.
Half an hour later, the news of the annihilation of the British fleet returned with another 20 aircraft rushing to the reinforcements, and the dozen or so aircraft dispatched for investigation did not find any suspicious targets. This battle was truly a complete end. Although it was only a small victory for the destroyer, Lütjens still opened a bottle of champagne on the bridge in celebration of the tradition.
Just as everyone was drinking champagne and drinking, a telegram from the Berlin General Staff came from afar. The above content made Lütjens converge and smiled, and ordered the fleet to go south. The content of the telegram was very simple: the Supreme Command of the Empire ordered the execution of the Power Outage Plan.