The Rise of the Empire

Everything is similar to what the Italians imagined. If the Turks, or the Germans wearing Turkish military uniforms, want to smuggle in, they can only use the cover of the night, and after all, they are not as familiar with the hydrology of North Africa as the Turks, even if there are Turks. Help, they still walk very carefully. \u003c/p\u003eThey chose a route close to the coastline, on the one hand, to avoid the search of the Italian navy, on the other hand, would they plan to bombard the Italian army that is landing and the piles of supplies on the pier? Thinking of this, Duke Abziru became a little nervous! This battleship can be equipped with eight 10-inch guns! One salvo can pour two tons of ammunition on the target! This is absolutely fatal for the army! \u003c/p\u003eBut the Duke is not completely defenseless. He at least left some torpedo boats at the landing point, which provided cover for the Germans at night, and also provided protection for those assassins with sharp blades. It is impossible to challenge a torpedo boat like a piranha without an escort warship. \u003c/p\u003e"Order all reconnaissance ships to gather in the target sea area and search for the opponent's whereabouts."\u003c/p\u003e"All fleets set sail immediately and head to the target sea area. We must solve the problem once and for all!" Accompanied by the Duke's order, 6 ships A huge fleet of battleships and 3 cruisers sailed from the port of Poza in the south of Sicily. The Italians spent a lot of money and resources honing their long swords for more than 30 years. Finally, what is waiting for them? ? Is it the glory of Italy's rise or another Lissa naval defeat? let us wait and see! \u003c/p\u003e And shortly after the Italian navy left, a radio antenna protruded from the top of one of Pozza's attics, and a short telegram was sent. The content is only one sentence, "The Italian navy has left the port and is heading due south!" But it is enough to determine the outcome of the entire battle! Accompanied by the signal from the ship at the speed of light, a telegram team on a ship in Messina quickly received and deciphered the telegram. Ten minutes later, a telegram signed by the shadow was sent out. \u003c/p\u003e "The shadow has appeared! It has finally appeared!" Just as Scheer was staring at the wall clock hanging on the wall like a year, a staff officer ran to the command tower waving the telegram in his hand. \u003c/p\u003e"The Italian fleet has been baited to the coast of Africa. There are no mines in the Strait of Messina. The door to Italy has been opened. You can pass with confidence!"\u003c/p\u003e"Great! I knew we would Success! The target has been led to Africa, so we have at least 8 to 10 hours!" Scheer excitedly picked up the ruler in his hand and measured and calculated on the large-scale chart. \u003c/p\u003e"For such a long time, if we just passed, it would be too wasteful! I am completely sorry for the time our comrades bought for us! We have to give the Italians a little color!"\u003c/p\u003e "Let the sea The captains of the Wolf and the Swordfish will come to me immediately, and we have to make a good plan." Major General Scheer ordered. A few minutes later, the captains of the two warships came to Prince Albert's meeting room, and after putting away the contact boat, under the leadership of Prince Albert, the three warships began to sail quickly through the Strait of Messina. \u003c/p\u003e"If I'm not mistaken, there are a total of 1,500 various mines on the two assault ships Sea Wolf and Swordfish, is that true?" Scheer asked. \u003c/p\u003e"That's right, you remember very clearly. The Sea Wolf was originally intended to break diplomatic relations at sea, but at the last moment, the Ministry of the Navy temporarily assigned us mines, hoping that we could carry out offensive mines in Italian coastal ports. Unexpectedly , we can use these things now." Major Hoffman, the captain of the Sea Wolf, said with a smile. \u003c/p\u003eAlthough before acting,

Scheer also made several plans, but he didn't expect that the situation of this breakthrough would be so good. It's not that he didn't think that the bait failed and he forced to pass through the Strait of Messina by himself, but this was too dangerous. The port chosen by the Italians Very good, stationed in Poza, whether it is going north to block the Strait of Messina or going south to block the Strait of **** is very close. \u003c/p\u003eIf the Italian navy does not move, then Scheer has no idea, immediately passes through the Strait of Messina and leaves the battlefield at full speed, but what is the current situation? Some changes! The Italian fleet is heading south! Moreover, it is night now, and it is very difficult to catch the bait boat. No matter how soon the Italians will find out that something is wrong, and at this time, how many hours have passed? \u003c/p\u003e"I will lead the King Albert to the Gulf of Taranto! It is said that the Italian battleship Admiral Sanbun and the armored cruiser Garibaldi are both outfitting in the port of Taranto. If we are lucky, These two warships may never be in service!" Admiral Scheer said. \u003c/p\u003e"General, that means that the fleet will turn north! The time difference that the bait boat finally won for us will be gone. What if the Italian Navy finds us and goes north? During the day, the Gulf of Taranto is very We are so busy, we can't avoid the eyes and ears of the Italians!" an officer said in shock. \u003c/p\u003eThe Bay of Taranto is a relatively closed port, and the port of Taranto is relatively inward. In addition, this is an important naval base in Italy after all. There will definitely be some defenses. Challenge a port with a warship , is indeed a little arrogant. \u003c/p\u003e"We don't need to enter the range of shore artillery at all!" Scheer took out a large-scale map of the port of Taranto, and made two marks with a pencil on the east side of the port! "I have been thinking about how to deal with these two warships that are about to be completed. They are a bit of a threat to us. According to our intelligence, these two warships are outfitting at this berth, at least three days ago. , our artillery elevation angle is large enough to blind fire in time. The method of covering fire is also enough to destroy these two warships. After all, there is a nearby pendant as a reference, so it is easy to aim!"\u003c/p\u003e"None of them Equipped with armor, no artillery, just some high-explosive bombs, that's enough! We can't give up this opportunity, if you give up, it's tantamount to a crime!" Scheer said firmly! Scheer is aggressive and warlike. In history, he dared to lead the High Seas Fleet to challenge the blockade of the British Empire in the North Sea. At this time, when the Italian Navy is going south, he will naturally not give up the opportunity! He firmly believes that in combat, offense is always better than defense! \u003c/p\u003e "The Swordfish can lay minefields outside Taranto Bay, delaying the Italian fleet." Major Stave, the captain of the Swordfish, thought for a while and said. \u003c/p\u003e"This plan is feasible, but I hope you can be more proactive now. If you are allowed to enter the Adriatic Sea, in Pescana and Anconabre in eastern Italy, do you dare?" Scheer looked at The major said in front of him. \u003c/p\u003eThank you for book friends, books are hard to find, Slowly Tour k, Sea Boundary, Fisherman's, 2013, Wu Yue's\u003c/a\u003e~~~, and book friends Lost Battle Song, §Ai Ran §, Baiding, Linar, \u003c/a\u003e support~~~! Three more today! Ask for a subscription\u003c/a\u003e~~~! \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e