The Rise of the Empire

Even the lieutenant general wondered whether to throw out some flammable items and pull out the soldiers' canvas hammocks and strap them to the Cambridge to keep out the debris. But after thinking about it later, it was a bit too much. It's like two people who don't see each other meet, they don't necessarily fight each other, but when one person finds that the other person is holding an iron bar in his hand, and puts Once the sleeves are rolled up, it is almost certain to do it. \u003c/p\u003eIn other words, if you are more professional, you should avoid stimulating your opponent. Therefore, Lieutenant General Pierre decided to go as he wanted after weighing the balance. Even if the Germans occupied the port first, they could just land in another place. As for what to do if the army really misfired with the Germans, that is the army's business, and it has nothing to do with me anyway! Well, that's it! \u003c/p\u003e"A smoke column was found in the northwest, it should be a fleet!" The sentinel on duty on the triangular mast of the Marquis Bismarck saw smoke columns rising in the distance, and the thick smoke from the chimney formed above the entire fleet. A thick black cloud. Even with a distance of more than 20 kilometers, the German sentries can still see each other clearly. And as the distance gradually narrowed, the unique inward hull of the French warship and the superstructure like a five-star hotel also came into Hipper's eyes! \u003c/p\u003e "There are three ships here." Hipper carefully looked at the battleships in sight, and the first one with dual main guns in front should be the new French battleship Charlemagne. The second ship whose artillery layout is close to that of the Munich-class armored cruiser should be the newly-served large-scale protective cruiser Ryan Leder of the French. The third ship thought that it could not be seen clearly due to the smoke screen, but it should be a second-class cruiser from the appearance. . \u003c/p\u003e "Signal to the transport ship, let them step up their landing according to the opened waterway, and signal to the Hamburg, we are going to block the French fleet!" A moment later, Hipper gave the order. \u003c/p\u003eAfter the German government announced the war with Portugal, it also demarcated the war zone and asked other countries to avoid it, but what you said does not mean that they want to do this. And if the French are really here, it's impossible for the Germans to start a fight without saying anything, right? So the two sides played a game of eagle and chicken outside Cabinda. The French wanted to find a suitable landing point, while the Germans were outside. \u003c/p\u003e But what makes Hipper a little depressed is that the French have too many ships! Vice Admiral Pierre took his fleet and Hipper's Marquis Bismarck armored cruiser around in circles, while another transport convoy bypassed the German fleet and headed for the coast. In desperation, Hipper could only let the cruiser Hamburg intercept the French transport fleet. \u003c/p\u003eWell, although Hipper is still very confident in the 8 254mm heavy guns on his flagship, but one hits three! It's okay if you don't do it, who knows what will happen if you do it? Although Hipper also participated in the brutal vegetable battle in the Toshima naval battle, at this moment, the French seemed to deliberately disperse the German forces. The transport fleet went further and further away, and the distance between the Hamburger and the Marquess of Bismarck was getting closer and closer. Far....... \u003c/p\u003e"Tell the French fleet that this is a war zone, and ask them why they are here." It would be a lie to say that you are not nervous. At this time, Hipper was facing three French warships. It may not be better than the Japanese, but they are a big country, and the confrontation between big countries is no small matter. \u003c/p\u003e "The French fleet said that this is Portuguese waters. They were invited by the Kingdom of Portugal to come here and asked us to exercise restraint and evacuate from the port." Soon the French replied. \u003c/p\u003e "Joke!" Hipper squeezed his sweaty hands. "Get ready to fight, all personnel leave the ship's surface, and the main guns are aimed at the French No. 2 ship!" With the order issued, the four double-mounted 254mm heavy guns of the Marquis Bismarck began to turn,

And aimed at the slowly approaching French fleet. \u003c/p\u003e "Aim all artillery at the German ship!" Lieutenant General Pierre ordered. At this time, everyone is comparing the same momentum. If the three French warships face one German warship and all are discouraged, then the French will be ashamed and thrown to grandma's house! \u003c/p\u003eIn this situation where both sides are suffocating and refusing to give an inch, as the distance gets closer, the nerves of the German and French naval officers and soldiers have been stretched to the limit, but both sides are still sensible enough , although the artillery was almost on the other side's forehead, but neither side's artillery was loaded with shells...  Whether it is Hipper or Pierre, they are afraid of a gun being fired! \u003c/p\u003eOn the other hand, Scheer, who commanded the Hamburg to block the French transport fleet, was also a little entangled. According to the order, if the French transport ship wanted to land forcibly, then Scheer could forcibly detain it, but if the other party was just going around in circles, Scheer cannot be withheld. Especially when there is a French fleet in the distance. \u003c/p\u003eFrance on the opposite side seemed to know this, so it was even more confident. Just when Scheer was worried about what to do, the French suddenly moved! The three transport ships suddenly disbanded and sailed in three directions! \u003c/p\u003e"Damn it!" Sher's eyes widened for a moment! "This is going to happen!" Now Scheer is not worried about whether he can block the French transport ship, but because he found that 2 of the 3 transport ships are traveling in the direction of the minefield set up by the Portuguese. … \u003c/p\u003e "Immediately send a signal to tell the French that there is a minefield ahead!" Scheer can't care about anything now, preventing the French from entering the minefield and preventing the situation from getting out of control is the most important thing! Not to mention that the French fleet seems to be superior on the surface, as long as the two sides fight, the situation is likely to evolve into a full-scale confrontation. Although Germany is not afraid of France, it does not want to fight the French for the two colonies! Cost problem! \u003c/p\u003eScheer is thinking very well, I told you that there are mines there, can you take a step back? But is it possible for the French to listen to the Germans? Especially in this case! The French thought that the Germans were scaring him, and the shore was indeed more suitable for landing, so instead of leaving, the two French transport ships speeded up! \u003c/p\u003e "Report to Colonel Hipper immediately! Tell him that the French transport ship has entered the minefield, and beware of changes!" Beads of sweat dripped down Scheer's hair. \u003c/p\u003eJust before the radio operator on the Hamburger sent the telegram, a sudden loud noise from a distance made the whole thing go in an unpredictable direction! A French transport ship encountered a mine, and the 70 kg picric acid explosives instantly tore the bottom of the transport ship, and even blew up the entire hull into two ends. In less than 2 minutes, the transport ship The ship sank to the bottom of the sea with 400 soldiers of the French Army and more than 100 sailors. … \u003c/p\u003eThe second one is here~~~! Ask for a subscription\u003c/a\u003e~~~! \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e