Anti-Japanese War: The whole world is a base vehicle

"Damn it, the German main fleet? Has Gibraltar been lost?" Admiral Cannin widened his eyes, his face full of shock and anger, and shouted at the top of his voice.

The roar seemed particularly abrupt amid the roar of artillery fire, but he couldn't care less at the moment. His heart was filled with disbelief at the sudden change in the situation.

However, the only response to his words was the increasingly ferocious roar of the enemy battleships. The Italian navy was now stepping up its horsepower and rushing towards them with great momentum. The warships cut through the sea, raising huge waves, like a group of hungry wolves seeing their prey and coming at them fiercely.

At the same time, a familiar whistling sound was heard in the sky. The sound was getting closer and closer. As soon as I heard it, I knew it was the German carrier-based aircraft coming.

"The German carrier-based aircraft..." Admiral Cannin's face became increasingly gloomy, and he muttered.

He had originally planned to let his own fleet hold back the Italian navy first, and then seize the opportunity to concentrate firepower and eliminate the French fleet in the port in one fell swoop.

But now, hearing the roar of the bomber, he knew that if he continued to act according to the original plan, his fleet would be in a desperate situation of being attacked from all sides, so he immediately gave up the idea and had to think of other ways to deal with it.

"Retreat." After thinking for a while, Admiral Kan Anning gritted his teeth and said loudly with a determined look.

But retreating in a naval battle is not that easy, especially in the current situation where we are surrounded by enemy ships on both sides. It is extremely difficult to escape unscathed.

In desperation, he could only let the battleships take the lead, hoping to use the advantage of the battleships' thick armor to attract the enemy's firepower, so as to create opportunities for other battleships and allow them to break out quickly.

As for the Italian fleet on the opposite side, apart from a few shots fired by the battleships at the beginning, they then rushed towards them silently, as if they were sure of victory. At this moment, they were unscrupulously showing off their strength. The warships were arranged in an orderly manner and looked magnificent, and they looked really difficult to deal with.

"Fire, fire, let them see how powerful we are." With Angeloiakino's order, orange-red flames instantly spurted out of the thick gun barrels of the Italian battleships, making a deafening roar. One shell after another whistled towards the British fleet, drawing arcs on the sea.

"Why are only two main guns firing? What about the other main guns?" Looking at the number of shells fired, Admiral Angeloiakino frowned and asked in confusion.

He thought to himself that the power of this salvo should not be limited to this. If all the main guns fired at the same time, the scene would be very spectacular and the power would be very great. Why are there only two main guns working now? This is not right.

"Commander, the automatic loader has jammed." The communications staff officer whispered cautiously, with a hint of nervousness in his voice. He also knew that this matter was very serious. At this critical moment, if the equipment malfunctioned, it would affect the entire battle situation.

"Asshole, why didn't you conduct an inspection before the war? This is dereliction of duty and a crime. The engineer should be dragged out and shot immediately. Shot." Upon hearing this, Admiral Angeloiakino became furious, his face flushed red, and he roared angrily.

He felt that this was an unforgivable mistake. The pre-war inspection work had not been done properly, leading to the failure at the critical moment. How could this be allowed? He wished he could severely punish the engineers responsible right away to vent his anger.

"Damn it, pass the order, main gun No. 1 must fire within three minutes, otherwise I will cram them into the barrel." Angeloiakino waved his arms fiercely. His angry look scared the staff officers around him so much that they shrank their necks unconsciously and dared not breathe, for fear of bringing bad luck.

"Two main guns are actually enough." Seeing the tense atmosphere, the chief of staff hurriedly suggested. He wanted to calm the commander's emotions first, and the two main guns could also exert a certain power, which was better than just waiting.

"What I want is a salvo, a salvo from all the main guns. I want to see with my own eyes that British battleship being torn to pieces in front of us. Otherwise, why did we wait until now to open fire?" Admiral Angeloiakino did not listen at all and continued to roar. He only wanted to have all the main guns fire at the same time to deal a devastating blow to the British fleet and to demonstrate the power of the Italian fleet.

This time it went quite smoothly. It took less than three minutes. After just one minute, the message came: "Report to the commander, the fault of the No. 1 main gun has been eliminated and it can be fired."

"What are you waiting for? Fire, fire, fire with all your main guns, and kill the British." Admiral Angeloiakino shouted excitedly.

He grabbed the telescope and looked excitedly at the British warship in the distance, only to see the nine main guns roaring at the same time, the orange-red flames illuminating the entire bow, and shells rained down like raindrops on the opposite British fleet. The scene was so spectacular that he hoped that this round of salvos would cause heavy damage to the British fleet.

.........

"Marshal, are we really going to attack Port Said?" A subordinate of the German naval commander Marshal Raeder asked with a puzzled look and a little hesitation in his tone.

Faced with such a question from his subordinate, Marshal Raeder gave an affirmative answer with a serious expression and a firm gaze. His look was unquestionable, as if the attack on Port Said was a foregone conclusion and could not be changed.

"That's right, we are going to attack. What? Are you afraid?" Marshal Raeder frowned and looked at his subordinates in front of him, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his words.

In his opinion, as a German soldier, one should have fearless courage. How could he have the idea of ​​retreating or questioning when facing a combat mission? Therefore, he was very dissatisfied with his subordinates' reaction at this moment.

Who would have thought that the subordinates in front of him would quickly shake their heads in unison, as if they had rehearsed it in advance.

"No, Marshal, we are not afraid, we are just surprised by your change." Major General Lütjens explained hurriedly with a smile on his face.

He knew in his heart that the marshal might have misunderstood everyone's intentions. No one was a coward. They were just very surprised by the marshal's sudden decision to attack Port Said. After all, the situation before was quite different from the current one.

Hearing this, Marshal Raeder changed his expression, and the serious look on his face eased a little. He sighed slightly, as if he was lost in memories, and slowly said: "In the past, it was because our strength was too weak. The only warship we could use was a Bismarck battleship. The other warships were no match for the Royal Fleet. For such a fleet to take the initiative to attack, wouldn't it be seeking death?" Marshal Raeder knew very well that the situation of the German Navy in the past was indeed not optimistic. Compared with the powerful Royal Fleet, there was a big gap in the number and quality of warships. If they attacked rashly, the result would definitely be disastrous. Therefore, they had been cautious before and did not easily launch large-scale offensive operations.

Major General Lütjens did not refute Marshal Raeder's words.

Because he knew in his heart that what the marshal said was the real situation. Everyone had witnessed the difficulties faced by the German navy before. They really had no confidence to take the initiative to attack those powerful opponents. So at this moment he just listened quietly to the marshal's story, waiting for the marshal's further explanation.

"But now, we are different. So many battleships are not just for decoration. After all, we have spent so much money, and we must make sure that it is worth the money." Admiral Raeder said as he looked at the rows of battleships in front of him with a sharp gaze full of pride and expectation, and his heart was filled with great ambition.

These warships are a symbol of the German Navy's current powerful strength. Compared with the previous stretched situation, it is a world of difference. He feels that it is finally time to be proud and show his skills.

Before this, there were always people talking about him behind his back, saying that he was timid, and even mocking him for being afraid of heroes.

As soon as they heard the name of the Royal Fleet, they were so frightened that they dared not let the fleet leave the port. They could only hide in the port, passively avoiding war.

Marshal Raeder knew in his heart that what others said was actually correct. The key point was that the strength of the German Navy at that time was indeed far inferior to that of the others. If they went out to confront the Royal Fleet head-on, it would be like hitting a rock with an egg, and would only end in a miserable defeat. Therefore, in order to preserve their strength, they had no choice but to do so.

But now it is different. With so many battleships, he naturally developed a sense of ambition. He thought that he must find an opportunity to fight the Royal Fleet head-on and let those who once looked down on and laughed at him see that the German Navy is no longer a soft persimmon that can be bullied by anyone.

"But doesn't Port Said have the Mediterranean Fleet? They are quite strong, and they also have coastal defense artillery. I'm afraid it won't be that easy." Major General Lütjens frowned and said with a worried look on his face.

He knew very well that the Mediterranean Fleet in Port Said had never been to be underestimated. It had excellent combat effectiveness, and with the support of coastal defense artillery, its defense power was even stronger. It would certainly not be an easy task for the German army to take Port Said, so he couldn't help but express his concerns.

"Don't worry. They have sent out all their main forces. The only ones left are some destroyers and cruisers. They are simply unable to resist our battleships." Admiral Raeder said confidently with a smile on his face.

He had collected and analyzed intelligence in detail and was fully aware of the enemy's troop deployment in Port Said. He knew that this was the time when the enemy's defense was the weakest. This was undoubtedly a great opportunity for the German army to attack, so he was so confident.

Looking at Field Marshal Raeder's confident expression, Major General Lütjens instantly understood what he meant.

He was stunned at first, then he couldn't help but take a breath and thought to himself, this is really the case, this is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

If we can seize this opportunity and take advantage of the situation, we might be able to capture Port Said in one fell swoop and deal a heavy blow to the Mediterranean Fleet. At that moment, I was looking forward to this offensive.

"Marshal, this is a good opportunity. If we can control the canal exit, our strategy will be greatly enhanced." Major General Lütjens said immediately with excitement in his eyes.

He was well aware of the importance of the canal exit. Once the German army could take control of it, the strategic layout of the entire Mediterranean region would be completely different, and the German army would have a great initiative. So after realizing this, he couldn't wait to emphasize to Marshal Raeder the rarity of this opportunity.

"Well, this is why I am willing to take such a big risk. As long as we take Port Said, the entire canal will fall into our hands. Then we can share the entire Mediterranean with the British. We can even use the fleet in our hands to destroy the entire British fleet in the Mediterranean." Marshal Raeder raised his chin slightly and said with great pride for a moment.

In his mind, he seemed to have already seen a picture of the German fleet galloping across the Mediterranean Sea, invincible. As long as they could successfully capture Port Said and control the canal, the influence of the German navy would be greatly enhanced, and the balance of power with the British in the Mediterranean would also change fundamentally.

By then, relying on these powerful battleships, they will be fully capable of launching a fatal blow to the British Mediterranean Fleet, completely destroying it, and then dominating the Mediterranean, achieving the strategic goal that the German Navy has always dreamed of. At this moment, Marshal Raeder was full of confidence, as if victory was already waving to them.

"Okay, give the orders. All warships set sail immediately, target Said Harbor, and proceed at full speed." Admiral Raeder looked serious and determined, and gave the order to set sail without hesitation.

The resonant voice echoed in the command room, demonstrating the urgency and importance of this operation. Every word seemed to carry a tremendous amount of force, allowing everyone present to feel the significance of this expedition.

"Yes, Your Excellency Marshal." Major General Lütjens responded quickly, then immediately turned around to convey the order.

He did not dare to slack off and quickly conveyed the order to each warship. At one time, the departure horns sounded one after another on the warships of the German fleet. The warships started one after another, and the huge propellers stirred the sea water, raising waves of white waves. The warships were like arrows shot from a bow, speeding towards the direction of Port Said. The scene was quite spectacular, as if an army composed of steel behemoths were rushing to the battlefield with great momentum.

On the other side, Wang Jun looked at the German fleet setting sail and a smile appeared on his face.

There seemed to be a deep meaning hidden in this smile, as if everything was within his expectations.

It turned out that in addition to the navy, the German army also hired their army, hoping that they could send troops to help occupy Cairo and other places from land.

In the German strategic plan, the navy's capture of Port Said and control of the canal was only an important part of it. If they could use the power of Wang Jun's army to successfully capture Cairo and other key areas from land, then the situation in the entire Mediterranean region would be completely under the control of the German army. That's why such a cooperation arrangement was made.

Wang Jun, on the other hand, naturally had his own plans. (End of this chapter)